Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded update patch notes: New weapons, DRC map, more

❘ Updated: 2023-08-30T15:17:27

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The mid-season update brings plenty of fresh content to both games.

The Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded has arrived bringing new content for players to explore. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded, including details about the new weapons, a fresh map, and the complete patch notes.

With the Season 5 Reloaded update, players of Modern Warfare 2 are treated to a substantial amount of content. This mid-season update revitalizes the game with exciting offerings for players’ enjoyment, including a new multiplayer map, three additional weapons, new Operators, and more.

If you’re eager to discover all the additions introduced with the Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded update, here’s a comprehensive rundown of the new content, full patch notes, changes, and more.

Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded release date
New weapons in Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded
Modern Warfare 2 new DRC-Zone 1 Season 5 Reloaded map
Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded new modes
Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded new Operators
Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded new social features
Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded patch notes

Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded release date

Modern Warfare 2‘s Season 5 Reloaded update arrives on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at 9 AM PT / 12 AM ET.

New weapons in Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded

Three new weapons expand the arsenal of guns in the Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded update.

Check out the list of new Warzone and Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded weapons below:

Lachmann Shroud SMG: Complete all four initial Sector E0 challenges (including unlocking the 9mm Daemon and Pickaxe), then get 30 Operator Hipfire Kills with SMGs.
9mm Daemon Pistol: Get 15 Operator Headshot Kills with Pistols
Pickaxe Melee weapon: Get 15 Operator Kills with Melee Weapons

The Season 5 Reloaded Battle Pass brings a new SMG, Pistol, and Melee weapon.

Modern Warfare 2 new DRC-Zone 1 Season 5 Reloaded map

Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded introduced a new 6v6 map into rotation. This multiplayer map is situated around the Visitor Center in the shadow of Warzone 2 DMZ’s Building 21.

This small-sized map provides a glimpse of the DRC’s remarkable technological achievements and is designed for fast-paced combat, offering shortcuts, outflanking opportunities, and non-stop action.

DRC – Zone 1 6v6 multiplayer map in Modern Warfare 2

DRC-Zone 1 is inspired by DMZ’s Building 21.

Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded new Gunfight Snipers mode

The new iteration of Gunfight is exclusively centered around the use of Snipers or Marksman Rifles. Players must leave behind their secondary weapon, tactical gear, and lethal equipment.

This mode challenges competitors to showcase their precision and accuracy with weapons that demand the utmost skill in both aiming and precision.

Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded new Operators

Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft arrives in Modern Warfare 2 as a new Operator collaboration.

Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 Season 5 Reloaded allows players to get their hands on three new Operators: Mace, Lara Croft, and 21 Savage.

Check out our guides on how to get the Lara Croft Operator and 21 Savage Operator in MW2 and Warzone.

The Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded update introduces the new “Play Again” and “Friend Recommender” social features.

The Play Again feature gives players the option to stick together after a match concludes.

Meanwhile, the Friend Recommender feature helps players find new squadmates by suggesting Friends of Friends to team up with. Game modes you prefer and your usual playtime can influence the suggestions for potential teammates.

Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded patch notes

GLOBAL

BATTLE PASS

All Operators report to the AO’s previously-classified sector.

Three new weapons will all be available first in Battle Map Sector E0. Those who complete Sector E2, or who participated in the Faction Showdown Limited Time Event for Task Force 141, will be able to access Sector E0, which was previously classified.

In addition to a 30-minute Double XP Token and a 30-minute Double Weapon XP Token, which have their own challenges, this Sector includes the following weapons: the 9mm Daemon, Lachmann Shroud, and the Pickaxe.

OPERATORS

Mace

Once a U.S. Ranger and Jackal, now the vicious reinforcement for Shadow Company… Mace is back.

Lara Croft

Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft arrives as a Store Bundle Operator in Season 05 Reloaded! Experience the legendary adventurer, famous archeologist, and ultimate expert in the fields of archery, dual pistols, and other small-arms combat.

21 Savage

Prepare to go savage when the Slaughter King himself arrives in Call of Duty.

EVENTS

Following the Faction Showdown Event earlier this season, Season 05 Reloaded brings new camo challenges!

Complete a weapon category Camo Challenge to unlock a Weapon Camo for that entire category.

Complete all ten challenges to unlock the Mastery Weapon Camo, which can be equipped on all weapons once unlocked, and an event mastery Charm.

The challenges include:

Assault Rifles: Get 250 Operator Kills with an Assault Rifle
Battle Rifles: Get 40 Operator Kills while Prone with a Battle Rifle
Marksman Rifles: Get 40 Operator Kills while using a Suppressed Marksman Rifle
Launchers: Get 75 Enemy Kills using Launchers
LMGs: Get 30 Operator Longshot Kills using an LMG
Melee: Get 30 Enemy kills using Melee weapons
Handguns: Get 50 Enemy Headshot Kills with a handgun
Shotguns: Get 3 Operator Kills without Dying 10 times using a Shotgun
SMGs: Get 100 Operator Headshot Kills with an SMG
Sniper Rifles: Get 50 Operator Headshot Kills with a Sniper Rifle

In addition to Weapon Camo Challenges, Season 05 Reloaded will also feature a brand-new Vehicle Camo Challenge.

Unlike the Weapon Camo Challenges, you can complete 6 of the 12 available challenges to unlock the Mastery Rewards, which are a new Weapon Blueprint, a Loading Screen and an Emblem.

However, if you want that camouflage on all 12 vehicle types, then rev up those engines and prepare for combat across DMZ, Battle Royale, and other Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare II modes.

Updated challenges include:

JLTV: Get 30 Enemy kills by running them over with the vehicle
Armored Truck (DMZ Only): Ram 5 enemy vehicles at high speed
ATV: Stay in the air while in the vehicle for 5 seconds
Heavy Tank: Get 20 Operator kills with either turret
Hatchback: Get 10 Operator kills while leaning out of the vehicle
Light Helo: Refuel your helicopter at 10 different gas stations
PWC: Visit 5 POIs while driving the vehicle
Armored Patrol Boat: Get 20 Enemy kills with the boat turret
Dirt Bike: Perform 20 air tricks with the Dirt Bike
MRAP: Get 30 Operator kills using the turrets on the MRAP

WEAPONS

Pickaxe (Melee)

This heavy-duty Melee Weapon enables quiet and deadly operations behind enemy lines with viable damage and range.
- Unlocked via Weapon Challenge in Battle Pass Limited Time Sector

9mm Daemon (Handgun)

This modern, tactical pistol chambered in 9mm is deadly from the hip and features best-in-class semi-automatic fire rate.
- Unlocked via Weapon Challenge in Battle Pass Limited Time Sector

Lachmann Shroud (Submachine Gun)

This stealthy and lethal 9mm submachine gun features burst and semi-auto fire modes which allow for considerable mobility and stopping power out to the mid-range.
- Unlocked via Weapon Challenge in Battle Pass Limited Time Sector

» Handguns « 

FTAC Siege
- Increased close-mid distance damage range | MWII only

» Submachine Guns « 

Lachmann Sub
- Adjusted stats on FT Mobile Stock to increase mobility

PDSW 258
- Minor adjustment to ironsights to better align with bullet trajectory

ISO 45
- Increased damage range | MWII only

Lachmann Sub
- Reduced close distance damage range | MWII only

» Assault Rifles « 

FR Avancer
- Increased damage range | MWII only
- Reduced hip spread

Tempus Razorback
- Increased damage range | MWII only

M16
- Increased close-mid distance damage range | MWII only

Kastov 74u
- Reduced damage range | MWII only

ISO Hemlock
- Reduced mid-far distance damage range | MWII only

» Battle Rifles « 

TAQ-V
- Increased damage range | MWII only

Cronen Squall
- Increased damage range | MWII only

SO-14
- Increased damage range | MWII only

Lachman 762
- Increased damage range | MWII only

» Shotguns « 

Lockwood 300
- Reduced mid distance damage range | MWII only
- Slugs and HE slugs attachments:
  - Increased damage range | MWII only
  - Increased long range damage amount | MWII only

Bryson 890
- Slightly reduced damage range | MWII only
- Slugs and HE slugs attachments:
  - Increased damage range | MWII only

Bryson 800
- Slightly reduced mid-distance damage range | MWII only
- Slugs and HE slugs:
  - Increased damage range | MWII only
  - Increased long range damage amount | MWII only

» Marksman Rifles « 

SA-B 50
- Increased ADS speed
- Increased ADS movement speed
- Increased damage range | MWII only

Lockwood MK2
- Increased ADS speed
- Increased ADS movement speed

SP-R 208
- Increased long-distance damage range | MWII only

EBR 14
- Reduced damage range | MWII only

» Light Machine Guns « 

HCR 56
- Increased mid distance damage range | MWII only

Rapp H
- Increased mid distance damage range | MWII only

» Sniper Rifles « 

Carrack .300
- Increased close range damage | MWII only
- Increased upper arm location damage | MWII only
- Increased long distance damage range | MWII only
- Increased ADS to hip transition speed
- Increased hip movement speed
- Increased sprint speed

FJX Imperium
- Increased ADS speed
- Increased ADS movement speed
- Small reduction to hip spread

Signal 50
- Reduced close distance damage range | MWII only

SP-X 80
- Reduced damage range | MWII only

AUDIO

In Season 05 Reloaded, we’ve introduced the same occlusion system that Core 6v6 Maps use for all Warzone Maps. Players should notice improved occlusion performance in those Maps.

“Play Again” in Multiplayer

After each match, all Players – or, specifically, solo Players and designated Party Leaders – on the same team can opt to stick together for the next match.

Friend Recommender

Built for those looking to find new squadmates, Friend Recommender works in two ways:
- Suggesting Friends of Friends, a helpful feature for the whole squad to get connected with one another.
- A new, dynamic system that suggests new friends to play with.

GLOBAL BUG FIXES

Players are no longer able to activate killstreaks from driver or turret position of certain vehicles

Fixed an issue where meleeing with a Throwing Knife equipped could down fully armored players in one hit
Fixed an issue that could cause Players to spawn in without a weapon equipped
Fixed an issue where GS Magna platinum challenges were not contributing to the polyatomic unlock progress
Fixed an issue where Bipods were floating when mounted
Fixed an issue where Players were prompted to Rejoin a match after being eliminated and disconnecting
Fixed an issue where focused sniper kills wouldn’t track under some conditions
Fixed an issue where the Platinum Challenge for the GS Magna would not count towards the Polyatomic Challenges unlock requirement
Fixed an issue where the Platinum Challenge camo category does not track the completion of the Gold Camo Challenge for the Crossbow
Fixed an issue where incendiary ammunition does not unlock by leveling the Cronen Squall to Level 19
Fixed an issue where the Firing Range is not accessible through the Gunsmith menu when the Player is in a Raid or Private Match
Fixed an issue where the challenge for the Akimbo FTAC Siege attachment does not show progress
Fixed an issue where the Soul Sever death effect would not occur when equipped to the ISO Hemlock
Fixed an issue where ascenders were sometimes missing sounds
Fixed an issue where bullet sounds weren’t playing on water impacts
Fixed an issue where hostage pickup sounds were sometimes doubled

MULTIPLAYER

MAPS

DRC — Zone 1 (Core 6v6)

The Visitor Center adjacent to Building 21 will now welcome all kinds of combat. Focused on fast-paced combat and designed with several shortcuts and flanking routes, DRC — Zone 1 is built for frenetic action.

PLAYLIST

Gunfight Snipers

Leave the Secondaries, Lethals, and Tacticals at home — Gunfight Snipers is for the sharpshooting duos who believe themselves to be masters of Sniper and Marksman Rifles.

4v4 Faceoff

Expanded by one Player per team, 4v4 Faceoff is for those seeking the fast-action gameplay of small-team cage matches, the ultimate compliment to Gunfight is back! Use your own Loadouts, forget Killstreaks, and play modes like Team Deathmatch and Kill Confirmed on all the Modern Warfare II Gunfight maps.

BUG FIXES

Fixed an issue in Bounty where the HVT objective icons would not clear properly if a Player disconnected while being the HVT
Fixed an issue in Knock Out where the announcer would state that the match timer had elapsed when there was still time on the clock
Fixed an issue in Prisoner Rescue where the hostage would be stuck T-posing if the carrier was killed in an invalid drop location
Fixed an issue where a placeholder was present after the Player was killed by APC cannon fire in Big Capture the Flag
Fixed an issue that allowed Field Upgrades and Killstreaks to be used on 2v2 Maps across all game modes
Fixed an issue that allow Field Upgrades to be used in Havoc Private Matches
Fixed various collision issues across a number of Multiplayer maps
Fixed a number of floating assets across a number of Multiplayer maps
Added miscellaneous audio fixes across a number of Multiplayer maps

RANKED PLAY

Season 05 Reminders

MWII Ranked Play Rewards are eligible for Modern Warfare III Carry Forward.
- Season 05 Win Rewards
  - Throughout the Season 05, Players can earn the following rewards:
    - 5 Wins: ‘Season 05 Competitor’ Weapon Sticker
    - 10 Wins: Pro Re-Issue TAQ-56 Weapon Blueprint
    - 25 Wins: ‘Big Brain Plays’ Weapon Charm
    - 50 Wins: ‘Heating Up’ Large Weapon Decal
    - 75 Wins: ‘MWII Ranked Play Season 05’ Loading Screen
    - 100 Wins: ‘MWII Season 05 Ranked Veteran’ Weapon Camo
  - End of Season Division Rewards
    - At the end of each Season, Players will be awarded Skill Division rewards that represent their highest attained Division that Season.
  - Skill Division Skins:
    - Earn a Skill Division Skin for use with both CDL Male & Female Operators on both Factions to represent your highest Skill Division. Once the Skins from one Skill Division have been unlocked they can be permanently used in following Seasons and anywhere you play:
    - Top 250: Unlock the ‘Top 250 Competitor’ Skin by finishing a Season in the Top 250 Skill Division. Players must be in the Division at the end of the Season to qualify for this reward.
    - Gold – Iridescent: Earn the applicable ‘Gold Competitor’, ‘Platinum Competitor’, ‘Diamond Competitor’, ‘Crimson Competitor’, or ‘Iridescent Competitor’ Skin based on your highest Skill Division reached over the course of the Season.
  - Seasonal Division Rewards
    - Each Ranked Play Season features a unique set of Division Rewards awarded at the end of the Season to celebrate the Player’s highest Skill Division reached that Season.
    - Rewards Update
      - Starting in Season 05, players will continue to earn Emblems associated with their highest attained Division. Those who climb into Gold and above will obtain a new reward each season where we previously offered a Weapon Charm. For Season 05, we’re kicking off this new reward rotation with Season Division Camos.
    - The Season 05 rewards are as follows:
    - Top 250: ‘Season 05 Top 250’ Animated Weapon Camo, Emblem, and Calling Card
      - Players must be in the Top 250 Division at the end of the Season to qualify for these rewards.
    - Iridescent: ‘Season 05 Iridescent’ Weapon Camo, Emblem, and Calling Card
    - Crimson: ‘Season 05 Crimson’ Weapon Camo and Emblem
    - Diamond: ‘Season 05 Diamond’ Weapon Camo and Emblem
    - Platinum: ‘Season 05 Platinum’ Weapon Camo and Emblem
    - Gold: ‘Season 05 Gold’ Weapon Camo and Emblem
    - Silver: Emblem
    - Bronze: Emblem
  - Ranked Play First Place: The Player who finishes Season 05 in the #1 position on the Top 250 Leaderboard will receive a unique, one-of-a-kind Calling Card and Emblem for the ultimate bragging rights.