Patch notes for the new PS4/PS3 update released; new hot fix update released for all platforms

Keshav Bhat

Infinity Ward has posted the patch notes for the newest PS4/PS3 patch that was released last week.

Title Update: PlayStation 3 & PlayStation 4

PlayStation 3 Update

In addition to the notes below..

Stability

    • Fixed a rare crash when attempting to launch a Hunted FFA match.

PlayStation 3 & PlayStation 4 Update

Stability

    • Fixed an issue where the Squad Reports Screen would occasionally hang on a black screen.
    • Fixed black screen issue that would occasionally occur in clan wars bonus playlist.
    • Fix for a rare bots crash.
    • Improved operations functionality.

Weapon Balancing

    • MSBS Range reduced.
    • MSBS no longer 2 shot kill to arms and lower legs (rewards accuracy).
    • Fire rate on MSBS and Burst Fire Attachment reduced.

Additional Fixes

    • Fix for past title entitlements not appearing properly.
    • Fixed issue that would occur when having hardline as last perk with specialist.
    • Fixed inconsistencies between SP and MP for a few patches and backgrounds.
    • Fixed rare issue with blinking objects (IED, SAT COM) if player left shortly after using.
    • Added no enemy callouts to incog perk description.
    • Fixed an issue where connecting to a Squads game could potentially see the buttons/title for an incorrect Squad mode.
    • Menu optimization for clan wars.
    • Fix for going to the store from the create-a-soldier menu.
    • Fixed incorrect indexing of perks with squads that had defined loadouts.
    • Fixed bots so they can open doors (Warhawk/Freight).
    • Fix for splitscreen issue when going to the store.
    • Blitz bug fixes.
    • Host migration timer bug fixes.
    • Fix for potentially not showing the in game “controller removed” popup.
    • Fixed splitscreen UI bug where the dom capture bar would be in the way of the reticle.
    • Fixed a couple bugs with the new icon.
    • Fix to clear unlock data when leaving post game lobbies to prevent seeing online unlock in offline modes and vice versa.
    • Added scrolling animation to social feed ticker.
    • Fix to validate reticle type even when switching sights.
    • Fixed long pause when enabling eSports mode after returning from non-eSports game mode.
    • Fixed a bug where the bomb planting bar would flash when spectating someone who planted the bomb earlier in the match.
    • Added icon to indicate bomb carrier on scoreboard in eSports mode.
    • Fix for sound issue when seeker explodes.
    • Fix for final escape being broken by player jumping off cliff after nuke activation.
    • Fix for drill disappearing when grabbing the drill after using SOFLAM.
    • Fixed unlimited weapon glitch in first contact.
    • Fixed animation issue when pressing RT before riotshield was out.

In addition, Infinity Ward has released a new hot fix for all platforms.

Hotfix: Sony Platforms

    • Fix for players hacking wolf without having purchased.

Hotfix: All Platforms

    • Sniper reload interruption exploit fix.
    • Fix for having more perks than allowed.
    • Fix for Invisible exploit.

SOURCE: Call of Duty