Warzone "The Haunting" Update Today | Patch Notes

Here are the latest patch notes for Warzone 2. We've condensed the patch notes to focus on major balancing changes, as we know you guys care a lot more about buffs and nerfs than you do about big fixes.

Warzone 2 Update Today Patch Notes
What's in the patch notes in today's Warzone update? | © Activision

Warzone 2 has finally arrived. That means swimming, ledge-hanging, leaning out of car windows, and more. But despite all the fancy new upgrades provided by the IW9 engine, the fact remains: this is Warzone, and having the best weapon is what matters. And because this is Warzone, the "best weapon" changes every other week thanks to all the balancing patches.

In this article we'll regularly update you with the latest set of patch notes, focusing on weapon balance. You can also find info below on when to expect the next patch, and how big the current patch is. Let's get started.

Note: These are the Warzone 2 patch notes, they only apply to the BR. Here are the latest Modern Warfare 2 patch notes, if you're looking for standard multiplayer updates.

When Is Warzone Updated?

Warzone 2 will continue to receive weekly balancing patches on Wednesdays at 9am PT (12pm ET / 5Ppm BST / 6pm CEST), as was the case during MW2019, BOCW, and Vanguard. Although, smaller "hot patches" are deployed at any time in response to major bugs, and seasonal updates are only deployed every couple of months.

If the date and time of Warzone's weekly update changes then we will keep you informed.

Warzone Update (October 17) | Patch Size

This patch is about 25GB on all platforms. This update contains "The Haunting" event, and so there is quite a lot of actual content, not just balance changes and bug fixes.

Crazy to think the game isn't even bigger on hard drive in general, especially given how extensive the DMZ is.

Warzone Update (October 17) | At A Glance

Here is a quick overview of the changes with this patch:


If you're looking for a full overview of the new content rather than just balancing changes, check out what's coming in the new season.

Warzone Update (October 17) | Patch Notes

New Features

  • Haunted Box New Field Upgrade
    • The Haunted Box is everything you need: it refills Armor Plates, Ammunitions and Equipment.
    • Fair warning: Players may want to brace for the unexpected when opening it.
  • Bloodseeker New Tactical Equipment
    • This grenade is the perfect tool to find enemies in a dark environment.
    • Throw it near an enemy Player and it will lunge itself towards them, revealing their position as well as surrounding enemy Players within a short distance.
      • Not available in DMZ
  • Thermal Weapons New Loot
    • New Custom Weapons can now be found throughout the ground loot, notable due to their Lichyard Camo.
      • Available in The Haunting-themed Warzone Maps\

Adjustments

Al Mazrah | Battle Royale

  • Reinforcement Flares are now significantly less common.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue that caused the Gas circle on the Tac Map to disappear.

  • Fixed an issue that would force the Player to make unintended purchases while navigating the Buy Station.

  • Fixed an issue that prevented Players from purchasing Medics Vest from the Buy Station.

  • Fixed an issue that could prevent the Social tab from opening correctly while in a Battle Royale pre-match lobby.

  • Fixed an issue that could cause the Player to be kicked to the Main Menu when previewing a Weapon through the Gunsmith

  • Fixed an issue where the Oni Operator Pack had placeholder elements when previewing the bundle

  • Fixed an issue where the Dragonfly Blueprint was not displaying the correct Weapon Skin

  • Fixed an issue where the Super Shotgun could display an incorrect reload animation

  • Fixed an issue where the Horangi Skin “Death Frame” could have an incorrect appearance

  • Fixed an issue where an incorrect melee sound could be heard when toggling some Optic perspectives on the Bryson 800 and Bryson 890

  • Fixed an issue where changing a Blueprint’s tuning or attachments could remove the base weapon name in the Loadout Menu

  • Fixed an issue where the “Equip to Favorite Loadout” button could lose functionality when the same weapon is equipped in both the Primary and Secondary slots

  • Fixed an issue where spawns on Fight were incorrect in Gunfight Private Matches

  • Fixed an issue where the Super Shotgun displayed an incorrect canted laser placement on Black Gold

  • Fixed an issue that could prevent Players from navigating menu options correctly from certain inputs in a Private Match
  • Fixed an issue that could cause a large framerate drop when switching between the “All” and “Prestige” tabs in the Calling Card section

And there you have it ladies and gentlemen, an overview of the latest patch notes for Warzone 2, and what we believe the current meta to be. We hope you found it helpful.

Why not use the DMZ mode to level up some of these weapons?

Jon Ramuz

Jon has a BA and MA in English Literature, and as senior content manager for EarlyGame has written over 1,500 articles. He focuses on Call of Duty, for casual and competitive audiences, and also writes about Apex, Battlefield and XDefiant....

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