Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Update 1.09 Patch Notes
WHAT’S NEW
Special Operations: “Harbinger” and “Brimstone"Classic Special Operations: “Door Kick”, 3 Star Rating System and Rewards3-star rating system (based on time completed)XP & MP unlocks based on your star rating after finishing a game. Multiplayer:Realism Moshpit (Domination, Hardpoint, Headquarters, Kill Confirmed)Gun Game
General
Fix for a bug where a player could spawn without a character model when spawning in on a friendly vehicleFixes for various exploits across all maps and modesFix for an issue where copying an opposing players loadout was also copying their killstreaksFix for the After-Action report not displaying newly acquired awardsFix for player rank icons not appearing on the scoreboardShortened the amount of time an execution animation playsAccessibility: Added the option to Always SprintFootsteps: Adjusted volume and sound type played for crouch walk and walking while Aiming Down SightsDead Silence: Fix for the Dead Silence Field Upgrade not lasting the correct amount of time when CDL rules are enabledFix for nameplates being visible in a certain location on PiccadillyUpdates to the obituary (killfeed); removed “Avenged” and “Save Player”, play of the game owner, and player rank increasesFix for players being able to join a match even though they’ve been blocked
Private Match:
Added the option to disable the spawn cameraFix for a bug where the ‘Starting Flags Captured’ private match option was not functioning as intendedFix for the bomb screen appearing blank when defusing or planting the bomb in Search and Destroy with Realism enabled. Added bomb carrier indicator.
Killstreaks:
Fixed an issue where selected killstreaks would revert to the previous selection mid-matchFix where players using the Shield Turret killstreak could see through smoke at certain angles with the side panels of the turret
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Dead Silence: Fix for the Dead Silence Field Upgrade not lasting the correct amount of time when CDL rules are enabledThermal scopes are now able to see through smoke grenadesAdded the option to disable the spawn cameraFixed an issue where the mount interaction prompt was disappearing when planting or diffusing the bomb in Search and Destroy
1 Life Mode Fixes:
Fix for camera getting stuck on the death location when transitioning to spectateFix for the weapon not animating when sprinting at the beginning of the round
Infantry Assault Vehicle:
Reduced damage radius and lethality of the turret
Progression/Challenges/Missions Fixes:
Cleaned up and updated descriptions for various challengesOfficer Challenge: “Heads Up"“Destroy Vehicles with Launchers"“Doing Work"“Aggression"“Expert Gunsmith"“One Trick Pony”
Lethals/Tacticals:
Fix for Decoy Grenade showing a red blinking light for both allies and enemiesSlightly brightened the player outline when using the Snapshot Grenade
Single Player:
Fix for a bug that could cause an error when selecting a mission
Perks:
Spotter: perk was not marking equipment, Field Upgrades, or Killstreaks through walls in FFA. Fix for Spotter perk not marking UAVs and slightly brightened outlinesE. O. D: Fix for players losing HUD elements after hacking an enemy claymore in certain scenariosFix for the “Quick Fix” perk not giving faster regeneration when earning kills with the throwing knife. Fix for the “Amped” perk not stowing the Riot Shield as quickly as it should
Weapons
Fix for rocket launcher camos not unlocking or tracking properlyFix for the Model 860 camos not unlocking or tracking properlyFN SCAR 17: slight increase in ADS time, reduction to barrel and bipod grip penaltiesFix for a white placeholder box appearing when leveling up a weapon and unlocking new attachmentsAdded descriptions to all optics that have scope glintFixed an issue where the P90 + FFS Ring Sight would create a scope glintThermal scopes are now able to see through smoke grenadesFix for charms not appearing where they should on various weapons
Leaderboards/Combat Records:
Fixed a bug where selecting “All” would sometimes kick the player back to the main menuAdded CTF and Hardpoint into Combat Records
Audio: Voice chat options:
No Effect – default voice chat. No additional effects or EQ adjustmentsStealth Comms – Bring the immersion of the Campaign into Multiplayer with added SAS radio effects to voice chatClassic Chatter – Feeling nostalgic? Coordinate with your team using classic Modern Warfare radio effects
Special Operations:
Added munitions drops! After various objectives, a care package will drop to provide you with much needed munitions!Various exploit fixesFix for an issue where players could lose functionality after using the EMP Drone in Operation CrosswindFix for crashes that occur when viewing the scoreboard from the match summary
Survival:
Fix for enemies spawning out of bounds on Piccadilly
PC
New Features:
Added an option to hide Friend requests and Party InvitationsAdded support for additional keyboard layouts on PS4
Stability:
Several fixes to prevent crashes and improve stability
General Fixes:
Fixed an issue where the boot up sequence volume would be too loudVarious keybinding adjustmentsPlayers are now able to back out of the Gesture and Spray Wheel by clicking anywhereMore fixes to prevent hitching/stuttering during cutscenesFixed an issue where the Main Menu music would not play when users activated the Skip Introduction Movie optionFix for an error that could occur when attempting to manage a partyMultiple fixes for different Aspect Ratios on various menus/screens in the gameFix for a bug where the XP Token shortcut key would also open Nvidia Highlights feature simultaneously (Now on “F” key)Fix for a bug where some achievements would appear as completed even though they were
The biggest features in this update are, of course, the addition of Moshpit and Gun Game playlists. Gun Game in particular is one of the more popular Call of Duty modes, so it’s nice to see it debut in the current year’s title. The SCAR ADS nerf is also a helpful adjustment. Now that the 725 shotgun has finally been taken down as much as it needs to be, the SCAR was probably the biggest gaping hole in the multiplayer meta. With this tweak, other weapons might actually stand a chance against it.
But, when it comes to Modern Warfare update 1.09, the most discussion-worthy topic may be what’s not included in the patch as opposed to what is. Over the past few days developers at Infinity Ward had discussed version 1.09 as a large overhaul with around two full pages of patch notes. Many players hoped this tease meant resolutions for controversies with spawns, in-game lighting and skill-based matchmaking, but it appears none of those issues have been addressed at all this time around. SBMM is a topic developers may not want to discuss openly, but its degradation to overall match quality can’t be ignored. No update is a bad update, but Modern Warfare update 1.09 is certainly underwhelming.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is available now on PS4, Xbox One and PC. The 1.09 update is live on all platforms.
What are your thoughts on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare update 1.09? Do its patch notes inspired confidence in the game’s future? Tell us in the comments section!
