A Modern Warfare 3 update has fixed unintentional explosions in CDL and Ranked Play modes.
With attention starting to turn towards the Season 4 Reloaded update, Sledgehammer Games continues to make adjustments to various aspects of multiplayer and zombies to ensure smooth gameplay is maintained at all times. The June 4th update caught many off guard and addresses several issues affecting players including one problem where explosions would accidentally eliminate players in competitive matches.
The fix to explosions on Highrise will be a welcome relief to Ranked Play fans and professional players. A recent CDL match saw Vegas Legion take a surprise win over OpTic Texas after the explosions caused chaos during a Major 4 qualification match.
In addition to that fix, changes to the DNA Bomb have also appeared, much to the delight of players who prefer to use Scorestreaks.
Below is a full list of changes unveiled by Sledgehammer Games in the June 4th patch notes:
Global
COD HQ
- Prompt to restart the game after changing your Activision ID now functions as expected.
Multiplayer
UIX
- Bug Fixes
- While the Looping Killstreaks modifier is active (Season 4.0), the earn progress HUD widget will now reappear after earning the highest Killstreak.
- Corrected placeholder images in the Killstreaks and Equipment tabs of the Armory Unlocks menu.
- Addressed an exploit allowing Custom Mods to be saved with multiple Attachments equipped to a single category.
- Weekly Challenges menu now displays the correct Season 3 Camo name.
- Tokyo map now displays the correct name in the Combat Record.
Progression
- Critical Countdown DNA samples will no longer appear in Private Matches.
Maps
- Highrise
- Fixed an issue causing environmental explosives to occur in CDL and Ranked Play modes.
Modes
- Escort
- Joining a match in progress will no longer display an inaccurate timer.
- Infected
- Identity Theft Finishing Move now works as expected on Infected team members.
- Inaccurate Scores are no longer displayed when a match ends with few players.
- Fixed an issue causing matches to disconnect with a Connection Timed Out error.
Weapons and attachments
Submachine Guns
- Superi 46
- Terminal V and Atoll-Z4 Suppressed Barrel Attachments now hide operator position from the minimap as intended.
Launchers
- RGL-80
- Decreased camera shake dealt to victims upon explosive damage by 60%.
Zombies
UIX
- Fixed an issue preventing Strike Team Operator customization after recruitment.
Gameplay
- Sergeant's Beret companion will no longer shoot the Server during a Ground Station contract.
- DNA samples for the Critical Countdown Event can now be collected in Dark Aether Rifts.
- Addressed an exploit bypassing Stash size limits involving Elder Sigils.
For more Call of Duty news, you can check out this article to read all about the next title in the franchise, Black Ops 6. The game is set to be revealed on June 9 during a special presentation after the Xbox Games Showcase.