Warzone 2 Season 3 Reloaded Key Takeaways
WZ2 & MW2 Season 3 Reloaded will go live on Wednesday, May 10th.
The dominant ISO Hemlock received a nerf
NBA superstar Kevin Durant will be an available operator through a limited time store bundle.
New tactical opportunities are available with Perk Packages in supply boxes, mobile buy stations. and more.
DMZ will get a new experience that requires operators to use night-vision goggles
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Warzone 2 Season 3 Reloaded Release Date & Time
WZ2 & MW2 Season 3 Reloaded will go live on Wednesday, May 10th.
While a specific time has not been confirmed, previous updates have launched at 1PM ET.
Warzone 2 Season 3 Reloaded Patch Notes
The full Warzone 2 Season 3 Reloaded Patch notes are now available. Here is a breakdown of everything you need to know when it comes to changes with the Season 3 Reloaded Update:
Killstreaks
- UAVs: UAV pings will now only omit from the player who activated the UAV. If that player is killed, the UAV ends
- Mortar Strikes: The amount of missiles dropped during mortar strikes has been reduced by 25%
Gameplay Adjustments
- Pings: No longer able to ping through smoke or water
- Buy Stations: Added more possible buy station locations on Ashika Island
New Features
Deployable Buy Station: New field upgrade that can be found in supply boxes and as ground loot. Once deployed a drone will deliver the Buy Box to its target location. Other teams can shoot down the drone, dropping the Buy Station at its current location.
Lootable Perk Packages: Perk Packs can now be acquired via at Buy Stations, via looting, or by eliminating other players. Default Perk Packs can be found via ground loot or purchased at a buy box. Custom Perk Packs can be retrieved from a loadout drop your as loot from an eliminated enemy.
Gulag Entry Kit (Al Mazrah): Found via ground loot or supply crates, this item gives players another chance at the gulag if they have already entered once in the match.
Warzone 2 Season 3 Reloaded Weapon Balancing
Handguns
- Basilisk
- Minimum Armor Damage increased (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- P890
- Minimum Armor Damage added (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- X12
- Minimum Armor Damage added (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- X13 Auto
- Minimum Armor Damage added (Warzone 2.0 Only)
SMGs
- BAS-P
- ADS Speed increased
- Headshot Damage Multiplier decreased
- Maximum Damage increased
- Maximum Damage Range increased
- Mid-far Damage increased
- Mid-far Damage Range increased
- Minimum Armor Damage added (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- Minimum Damage increased
- Minimum Damage Range increased
- Reduced ‘First Raise’ animation time
- Lachmann Sub
- Burst-fire Minimum Armor Damage increased (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- Minibak
- Minimum Armor Damage increased (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- MX9
- Minimum Armor Damage added (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- Vaznev-9K
- Maximum Damage Range decreased
ARs
- Chimera
- Semi-auto Minimum Armor Damage added (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- Reduced ‘First Raise’ animation time
- ISO Hemlock
- Maximum Damage decreased
- Mid Damage decreased
- Minimum Damage decreased
- Lower Torso Multiplier increased
- Extremities Multipliers decreased
- Kastov 545
- Close-mid Damage Range decreased
- Mid Damage Range decreased
- Minimum Armor Damage added (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- Kastov 762
- Semi-auto Minimum Armor Damage added (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- Extremities Multipliers decreased
- Kastov-74u
- Minimum Armor Damage added (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- Lachmann-556
- Close-mid Damage increased
- Maximum Damage Range increased
- Mid Damage Range added
- Minimum Armor Damage added (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- Semi-auto Minimum Armor Damage added (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- Upper Torso Multiplier increased
- M16
- Close-mid Damage Range increased
- Maximum Damage Range increased
- Minimum Armor Damage added (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- Cooldown time between bursts decreased
- Reduced ‘First Raise’ animation time
- M4
- Semi-auto minimum Armor Damage added (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- Reduced ‘First Raise’ animation time
- M13B
- ADS Speed increased slightly
- Damage Ranges increased
- Hip Spread Accuracy increased slightly
- Minimum Armor Damage added (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- Reduced ‘First Raise’ animation time
- TAQ-56
- Maximum Damage Range decreased
Battle Rifles
- FTAC Recon
- Auto-fire Minimum Armor Damage increased (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- Minimum Armor Damage increased (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- Reduced ‘First Raise’ animation time
- Lachmann-762
- Auto-fire Minimum Armor Damage increased (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- Minimum Armor Damage added (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- SO-14
- Auto-fire Minimum Armor Damage increased (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- Lower Torso Multiplier increased
- Maximum Damage increased
- Minimum Armor Damage increased (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- TAQ-V
- Minimum Armor Damage increased (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- Semi-auto Minimum Armor Damage increased (Warzone 2.0 Only)
Shotguns
- Minimum Armor Damage increased (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- Mid Damage increased
- Bryson 890
- Minimum Armor Damage increased (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- Mid Damage increased
- Lockwood 300
- Minimum Armor Damage added (Warzone 2.0 Only)
LMGs
- HCR 56
- Minimum Armor Damage added (Warzone 2.0 Only)
- RAPP H
- Reduced ‘First Raise’ animation time
- SAKIN MG38
- Reduced ‘First Raise’ animation time
Looking for a group to tackle Season 3 with? Make sure to download the Z League app and take advantage of the newly improved LFG feature! More details here!
Warzone 2 Season 3 Reloaded Meta
Season 3 Reloaded is almost here! With every big update comes some sort of shift in the meta, and we the introduction on Ranked Play adds a whole new element to the Warzone 2 Meta. While we don’t know how the meta will shake up yet, we will be sure to update you as a new meta develops!
Along with Ranked Play, Season 3 Reloaded will bring with it 2 new weapons, both in the pistol class, and both fully automatic. We could see a resurgence of pistols in the meta, which we saw a couple months into the game, and we saw multiple times in the original Warzone.
Be sure to check our full weapon guide for the best builds and loadouts in WZ2, which we will be updating to reflect the new meta once the Season 3 Reloaded weapon balance updates are in place!
Looking to share your favorite build? Check out our Loadout Builder tool, where you can create a custom image with your social handle on it, letting all your followers know what attachments and tuning you’re running in WZ2!
Warzone 2 Ranked Play
Season 3 Reloaded introduces Ranked Play Beta for Warzone 2 while the full launch is expected with Season 4. This game mode giving players the chance to showcase their skills and climb the ranks in a competitive environment. You’ll be matched with opponents of similar skill levels, ensuring fair and intense battles.
Match Ruleset
- Map
- Al Mazrah
- The visual obfuscation effects of the Sandstorm have been heavily reduced in Ranked Play.*
- Al Mazrah
- Mode
- Battle Royale
- Squad Size
- Trios
- Max Player Count
- 150
- General Gameplay
- Disabled
- Gulag Entry Kit
- Redeploy Pack
- Squad Assimilation
- Multi-Circles
- Adjusted
- Spawn Protection
- Reduced to 2.5 seconds, down from 10 seconds in standard Battle Royale
- Spawn Protection
- Disabled
- Weapons/Equipment
- Disabled
- Riot Shield
- Disabled
- Events
- Disabled
- Fire Sale
- Jailbreak
- Restock
- Disabled
- Vehicles
- Disabled
- Turreted Land Vehicles
- Turreted Water Vehicles
- Heavy Chopper
- Disabled
The Skill Rating System will be as follows:
- Bronze: 0–899 SR
- Silver: 900–2,099 SR
- Gold: 2,100–3,599 SR
- Platinum: 3,600–5,399 SR
- Diamond: 5,400–7,499 SR
- Crimson: 7,500–9,999 SR
- Iridescent: 10,000 SR minimum
- Top 250: 10,000+ SR
Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 Ranked Play will be separate from each other and progression will not carry over between games.
New Weapons
FTAC Siege
The FTAC Siege is an incredibly versatile, fully automatic machine pistol featuring a wide range of new attachments. Although it can’t be dual-wielded like other sidearms (yet), it offers drum magazines, a variety of barrels for extended range or improved mobility, SMG-grade stocks, and numerous muzzle options from the extensive SMG attachment collection. While not a complete replacement for a Primary SMG, this rapid-fire Secondary weapon excels in close-quarters combat and pushes the boundaries of a sidearm’s range.
How to Unlock: Get 50 Sidearm Hipfire Operator Kills using Handguns
GS Magna
The GS Magna shares the same cartridge and majority of attachments as the semi-automatic .50 GS, with the added capability of akimbo mode for devastating close-range combat. However, users must be mindful of the significantly high recoil that accompanies its power. Skillful Operators who can manage the challenging recoil will be rewarded with a formidable sidearm that excels in extreme-close range encounters.
How to Unlock: Get 30 Headshot Operator Kills using the .50 GS
New Tactical Opportunities
Players will have new tools available to them to gain an edge.
Perk Packages in Game: Players will be able to acquire full Perk Packages from supply crates and Suy Stations. This gives players an opportunity to get perks prior to or instead of hitting a loadout drop.
Mobile Buy Station: First introduced in Caldera, Mobile Buy Stations will be making their debut in Warzone 2.0
Gulag Entry Kit: Another Caldera first now making it’s way to WZ2, a Gulag Entry Kit will allow you to another chance at the Gulag if you get eliminated again.
New DMZ Experience: Koschei Complex
A new location is being added to DMZ. Operators will need to find a way to enter the underground Koschei Complex, a series of bunkers under Al Mazrah. Players can expect darkness in the complex, along with some of the toughest AI outside of Building 21.
It is not yet clear how players will gain access to Koschei Complex, however there will be multiple bunker entrances that players will be able to open.
