Playlist Update For Call of Duty Modern Warfare and Warzone Unveils New Content and Changes

Published 05/27/2020, 10:41 AM EDT

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Infinity Ward launched another weekly update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone on May 26 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The update is expected to be the last one before Season 4 kicks off in June and isn’t as chunky as previous ones. Despite being a lightweight update of sorts, it brings new content additions and also makes a few changes to existing playlists.

What’s in store for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare?

The latest update sees several new additions as well as removals to Modern Warfare’s multiplayer playlist. Let’s look at the additions first.

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Two game modes, Deathmatch Domination and Drop Zone, have been included, each with a unique objective-based playlist of their own. While Gun Game received its set of Gunfight maps, Shoot House and Shipment got their respective 24/7 playlists that mix several modes. Additionally, a Modified playlist for Special Operation Brimstone has also been introduced.

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Apart from the playlist updates, Operator Raines has a Lumbertactical bundle available. It features a Bunyan skin, a Legendary blueprint each for LMG and shotgun, also the Hatchet melee weapon. Moreover, a Tracer Pack: Purple bundle is also up for grabs from the in-game store. The bundle comes with two Legendary blueprints for AR and SMG, a charm, sticker, vehicle skin, emblem, and calling card.

Meanwhile, Realism Mosh Pit, Hardhat 24/7, Clean Up on Aisle 9 and Reinfected Ground War has been removed from Modern Warfare for the time being.

What are the changes in Warzone?

The May 26 update also had a few tweaks for Call of Duty Warzone. But, unlike previous updates, the changes aren’t large in number. Plunder Quads has been introduced in the battle royale. However, modes such as Classic Battle Royale Trios and Blood Money Trios have been removed.

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The Plunder Pack featuring rapper Xzibit also makes a return to the game’s store with the latest update. It brings fresh vehicle skins that will allow players to flex on opponents.

Moreover, Infinity Ward has decided to enable Double XP, Weapon XP, and Double Battle Pass tier progression for Warzone and Modern Warfare. It will further assist players in earning this Season’s blueprint by maxing out their ranks. It will also help them reach Tier 100 in the Battle Pass to unlock the Alex’ Indomitable’ skin. The event commences on May 29 at 10 AM PT and concludes on June 1 at 10 AM PT.

Finally, to honor the National Military Appreciation Month, Call of Duty Endowment released two limited items. The Fearless Pack and the #CODEFearless T-Shirt. While the pack is for operators in Modern Warfare and Warzone, players can wear the T-shirt in real life. The Endowment charity will receive all proceeds from both the purchases.

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To know in detail about the Fearless pack and T-shirt alongside Call of Duty’s plans for this week, you can read Activision’s blog by clicking here.

With Season 4 seemingly on the horizon, which will bring thrilling additions of its own to keep players glued to their screens, Season 3 is ending on a high note with some significant changes.

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Souhardya Biswas is an eSports writer for EssentiallySports. He joined the organisation in 2020, wanting to explore the sphere of professional eSports journalism. His passion for gaming started with titles like GTA San Andreas, Far Cry 2, Modern Warfare 2, FIFA 09, eventually developing an interest in Battle Royale games like PUBG and Apex Legends.
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