Call of Duty: Warzone Season 01 Patch Notes

After reviewing internal data, we’ve made the decision to slightly adjust the player count on Area 99, our newest Resurgence map.
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The updated player counts are as follows:
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• Quads: 44 → 40?
• Trios: 45 → 42?
• Duos: 44 → 40?
• Solos: 45 → 40
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These changes aim to improve the overall pacing of each match and reduce the frequency of third-party interruptions during engagements. We hope to reduce friction by striking a better balance between action and player agency, allowing players the all-important time to loot up - and get their Loadout.
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In the meantime, we’ll continue monitoring feedback and data to make further adjustments if needed.
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We look forward to sharing more about upcoming Warzone updates soon.?

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• Weapon Trade Stations?
  • Reduced the chances of receiving Specialist Perk Pack.?
  • Removed Care Package Killstreaks as a trade-in reward.?

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• Movement
  • Reduced the minimum sprint time required to perform the following actions: dive-to-prone or slide.
  • Fixed an issue that could result in being unable to sprint when performing several actions within a short amount of time.

These changes apply to both Black Ops 6 and Warzone and should result in more responsive movements with fewer occurrences where players attempt to dive to prone or slide and instead crouch. We will continue to assess and identify areas for improved fluidity with omnimovement.

• Reload times for Black Ops 6 Assaults Rifles and Light Machine Guns are reduced by 10%.?

We’re taking passes at improving the flow and reducing downtime between gunfights, future updates will address other classes?

• Fixed an issue that was causing Buy Stations to charge players an amount for items that did not align with the displayed purchase price.?

• Fixed an issue that caused PlayStation players to encounter a black screen when attempting to access Warzone via the What’s Hot row.?

• Fixed an issue that caused the AEK-973 Marksman Rifle found via ground loot to fire in full automatic.?

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Treyarch has delivered several updates to combat disruptive behavior, including:

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• Enhanced AFK detections to battle against account boosting?
• Adjusting ping thresholds to require players play matches in their region to cut down on VPN abuse

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To unlock Ranked Play in Black Ops 6, players will need to win 50 match-made multiplayer matches:?

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• This ensures that players are experienced with multiplayer before they enter the mode and gives #TeamRICOCHET a historical match history to examine before an account enters Ranked Play?

• #TeamRICOCHET also utilizes its Replay Investigation Tool to monitor replays of top players as part of the investigation process?

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Detection systems initially deployed at launch from #TeamRICOCHET to collect data to test for effectiveness will be activated to help flag accounts for action beginning with Season 01.?

The security system updates listed above will also be active for Ranked Play in Call of Duty?: Warzone?, which launches at mid-season.?

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An all-new Battle Pass System grants you the opportunity to earn 100+ rewards, including free base weapons, numerous Weapon Blueprints, Equipment Skins, Operator Skins, and much more. There are three ways to obtain some or all of this content:

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• Earn 20+ free rewards, including cosmetic content and base weapons.
• Purchase the premium Battle Pass and earn up to 1,100 COD Points as you progress through the Battle Pass Pages.
• Or purchase BlackCell for the ultimate seasonal experience, including a variety of molten hot Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, COD points, and other rewards.

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For a full breakdown of the Season 01 Battle Pass and the breadth of content that it has to offer, check out the official blog here.

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• Black Ops 6 and Warzone are optimized for PlayStation 5 Pro:?
  
  
  • Launch Features:
    • Using Sony's PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution Black Ops 6 supports a higher image quality when running at 4K and 60 Hz.
    • New PlayStation 5 Pro quality settings: higher quality shadows, ambient occlusion, reflections and screen space global illumination (unique to Quality Mode).
    • Players can also opt to play at 120 Hz for greater performance; on the PS5 Pro 120 Hz mode has the same image quality as the PlayStation 5 running at 60 FPS.?
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  • With Season 01:
    • New variable refresh rate mode that with the allows our highest image quality mode to often exceed 60 Hz on compatible display devices (120 Hz VRR).

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Additional Note: To celebrate the new Area 99 map, it is the exclusive Resurgence map during the first weekend of launch, with Rebirth Island then returning to the playlist.

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For information about upcoming Playlists, please check out the dedicated Warzone Trello Board.

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Season 01 introduces an extensive progression and Prestige system, with 55 levels of unlocks, 10 Prestige levels, and a final Prestige Mastery tier with 1,000 additional levels. Players unlock weapons, equipment, killstreaks, and perks through progression, with exclusive Calling Cards, animated "Dark Ops" cards, and 10 reticle unlocks per optic. Weapon camos include 9 Military Camos per weapon, 2 Special Camos sharable across modes, and 4 Mastery Camos, including animated designs like Gold Tiger and Abyss. Some rewards are exclusive to Black Ops 6 but can be earned retroactively.

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For a deep dive on Progression in Call of Duty Black Ops 6, check out the dedicated blog here.

Weapon Mastery Camos NEW?

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The Weapon Camo grind has been overhauled in Black Ops 6 and is bigger than ever. You’ll be progressing through Camos on the quest to earn the first ever Call of Duty: Warzone Mastery Camo: Abyss (Season 01).

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For a more detailed look at Progression in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone, check out the Launch Comms: Progression Systems blog here.?

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• Body Shield?
  • Sneak up behind an unsuspecting enemy and double-tap the melee button to pull them close as your personal shield against incoming fire.??
  • Once they’ve served their purpose, gracefully deliver the coup de gr?ce.?
  • Body Shield is the spiritual successor to the previous Interrogation mechanic.?

• Dedicated Melee Weapon?
  • All player loadouts will have a dedicated melee weapon by default, in addition to their primary and secondary weapon slots.??
  • Players can swap to their dedicated melee weapon by holding down the melee button.?
  • Players holding a melee weapon will benefit from unlimited tac sprint.?

• Shootable Doors?
  • Doors can now be shot open allowing for new tactics and strategy.?

• Primary Weapon?
  • The Loadout inventory is returning to the classic Warzone experience where players can only equip one Primary weapon.?
  • There is a Wildcard detailed further below that allows for two Primary weapons to be equipped.?

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• Self-Revive Auto Pickup?
  • While downed, players will now be able to automatically loot Self-Revive kits that are within close proximity.?

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• Live Ping Duration?
  • The duration of live pings has been reduced from 3 seconds to 2 in order to bring more balance to a combat engagement.?

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• Armor Plate Replacement Speed?
  • The speed at which players can replace broken or missing armor plates has been increased by 8% to match the fluidity of Black Ops 6 Omnimovement.?

• Abandon Timer?
  • The time players must wait to give up has been reduced from 5 seconds to 4 seconds due to the previous Interrogation mechanic being replaced.?

• Deaths Door?
  • The health at which players will enter the death’s door state has been reduced from 50% to 35%.?
  • The health at which the death’s door state will end has been reduced from 70% to 55%.?
  • This change is due to us wanting to enable Players to better hear and see their surroundings when under threat by an enemy.?

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• Streamlined Inventory?
  • At the start of Season 01, we're streamlining the inventory system by removing the “Backpack” and returning to a classic inventory layout, organized by sections for cash, gas mask, armor plates, killstreaks, field upgrades, weapons, ammo and perks.??

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Perks in Warzone are now streamlined, allowing players to choose three Perks (one from each color-coded slot) in the Loadouts Menu. Most Pick-3 Perks unlock as you level up but re-lock upon Prestiging. Black Ops 6 player levels carry over to Warzone, unlocking corresponding Perks.?

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• Lootable Perks?
  • Lootable Perks return! Each season, players will encounter a number of perks via Ground Loot and Supply Boxes. These perk effects stack on top of the original Pick-3 Perks players have selected in their loadout.?
  • When a player is eliminated, their Pick-3 Perks will drop on the ground as a “Custom Perk Pack” to be recovered or stolen by another player, while any looted perks will disappear.?
  • The Lootable Perks players can find include a mix of perks from the 18 possible Pick-3 Perks, in addition to two perks that are unique to ground loot;?
    • Shrouded?
    • Irradiated?
  • Players will recognize their Pick-3 Perks when they are equipped in the bottom right of the HUD, while lootable perks can be viewed in the Inventory.?

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• Specialist Perk Package?
  • Found as a rare loot drop or Care Package reward, Specialist grants every Perk including all 18 Pick-3 Perks, as well as both Ground Loot exclusive Perks - Irradiated and Shrouded.??
  • If you're eliminated, the Specialist Perk package will disappear.?
  • Can be acquired in Buy Stations in limited quantities for $30,000.?

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• Pre-Match Perks Quality of Life?
  • Perks can now be edited in the pre-match lobby.?

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First introduced in Black Ops Cold War, Wildcards come to Warzone with 4 options that act as special, single-use perks for each loadout. These loadout modifiers allow players to equip more gear, weapons, or attachments, adding unique customization and variety to gameplay.

Killstreaks in Warzone, much like Multiplayer’s Scorestreaks, are game-changing tools that players can find via ground loot, Supply Boxes, or as rewards from contracts and events. Many of these Killstreaks are lethal, unleashing devastating airstrikes and explosions that can decimate enemy squads from above. Others are tactical, offering valuable intel on enemy positions or on ideal positioning for upcoming fights. With Black Ops 6, a few new Killstreaks have been introduced designed to give players a real advantage in the heat of battle.?

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• Advanced UAV
  • The Advanced UAV now uses a "wipe" effect that scans across the tac map from left to right, rather than the circular ping originating at the player.
  • We adjusted this visual to better differentiate between when a UAV or Advanced UAV is active. This serves to assist in areas such as calling in 3 UAVs to activate an Advanced version.
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• Bunker Buster?
  • Similar to the Predator Missile from Modern Warfare, the Trophy will now cause the Bunker Buster to detonate mid-air stopping it from penetrating the building. The explosion damage is reduced and the gas will unload at the location it was destroyed. Like all projectiles the trophy must have line of sight.

A visual recoil reduction pass has been applied to Modern Warfare II weapons, enhancing their feel and control while shooting.?

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Barrel and stock attachments from Modern Warfare II have also had their penalties reduced. Additionally, a significant balancing pass has been completed for underbarrel and muzzle attachments from both Modern Warfare II and III. All cons have been removed from these attachments, meaning they now only provide stat boosts, with each subcategory of underbarrels and muzzles functioning identically except for cosmetic differences. AMP attachments in these slots, however, retain their unique functionality and balancing.?

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• Muzzle Enhancements?
  • Suppressors: Boost velocity and damage range.?
  • Comps: Improve recoil control.?
  • Flash Hiders: Increase damage range and firing aim stability.?
  • Breacher: Enhance melee damage and recoil control.?

• Underbarrel Enhancements?
  • Angled Grip: Increases hipfire and tacstance accuracy and aim walking steadiness.?
  • Handstop: Improves sprint-to-fire and ADS speed.?
  • Vert Grip: Enhances recoil control and firing aim stability.?

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Furthermore, Modern Warfare II and III weapons now have corner-slicing functionality, adding an extra tactical edge.

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• Sirin 9mm Special Weapon (In-Season)?
  • Fully automatic specialty weapon. Offers SMG characteristics as a secondary weapon. Slow rate of fire.?
  • Unlockable via Event Reward?

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These attachments are new to Season 01 and were not part of the original launch of Black Ops 6 in October 2024.?

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• 12 Gauge Dragon’s Breath?
  • Add some heat to your Shotgun blasts with incendiary rounds comprised of magnesium sparks that stick to and burn enemies over time. Equipping the 12 Gauge Dragon’s Breath Fire Mod prevents using Barrel Attachments, but the tradeoff is well worth it when seeking a fiery finish.?
  • Compatible with Shotguns?
  • Acquired via Battle Pass Page 7 Reward?

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• Buffer Weight Stock (In-Season)?
  • The heavier Buffer Weight Stock provides significantly smoother action through the additional resistance met by the bolt carrier group. The improvement results in more manageable recoil through sustained fire, ideal for staying on target though at the expense of ADS Speed and Aim Walk Movement Speed.?
  • Compatible with XM4 Assault Rifle, XMG LMG, DM-10 Marksman Rifle?
  • Acquired via Event Reward?

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• Burst Fire Conversion (In-Season)?
  • Convert the XM4 Assault Rifle’s primary firing mode into a three-round burst to help conserve ammo and stay on target. There’s an impressive lack of recoil too, so it’s still possible to pump out consistent damage when facing heavy threats.?
  • Compatible with XM4 Assault Rifle?
  • Acquired via Event Reward?

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• Burst Fire Conversion (In-Season)?
  • Convert the Kompakt 92 SMG’s primary firing mode into an exceptionally rapid three-round burst. Equipping the Burst Fire Conversion Fire Mod locks the Underbarrel and Barrel Attachment slots. When you need to fire quickly in close quarters, hold down the trigger to automatically cycle through burst shots.?
  • Compatible with Kompakt 92 SMG?
  • Acquired via Event Reward?

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• Bounty?
  • Completing the contract now includes finishing downed targets you didn’t down yourself.?
  • Bounty contracts should no longer start without a valid target.?
  • "Poached" end state now counts as a contract failure for challenge tracking.?

• Most Wanted?
  • Removed the redeploy token from the Most Wanted reward crate in solos.?

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• Scavenger?
  • The primary reward in Battle Royale and Resurgence is now an armor plate carrier.?

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• Sevati “Sev” Dumas
  • A main player in the Rogue Team after the conclusion of the Campaign, Sev is ready to make a deal with the untrustworthy French Syndicate and is gearing up to take down the rival Luttazzi family to prove it.??
  • Acquirable via BlackCell Bundle?

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• Damage Summary Quality of Life?
  • The Firing Range now provides the total amount of damage done with the currently equipped gun.?

• Default Armor Plates Quality of Life?
  • The firing range will default to 3 armor plates per target dummy.?

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• Default Health Quality of Life?
  • The firing range will default to 150 health per target dummy.?

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• Default Perks Quality of Life?
  • The firing range will now default to Warzone perk settings.?

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• Reset Speed?
  • The target dummies will now “respawn” or reset to their active position faster than before.?
  • Removed the delay that prevented target dummies from receiving damage as soon as they reset.??

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• Hit Locations Quality of Life?
  • Target dummies will now have the same hit location modifiers as actual players to more accurately reflect damage dealt to opponents in a match.?

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• Movable Target Dummy Quality of Life?
  • A new target dummy is now available that can be moved to various damage ranges based on the currently equipped weapon.?
  • The moveable dummy cycles between damage ranges as soon as it’s eliminated.?

• Target Collision?
  • Target dummy collision has been improved so that bullets register more precisely.?

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• Line-of-Sight Quality of Life?
  • Removed vertical walls that previously broke aim assist when testing weapon strafing.?

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Adding to the personalization of your Operators are the return of Emotes? and Sprays (iconography you primarily daub on walls, either to tag them or to tactically flag a location for your teammates). Emotes are accessible anywhere you have control over your character.?

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• Winner's Circle
  • The winning squad in a match receives their own Winners’ Circle showcase, with some of their statistical competence on display for all to see. This is also a location where you can celebrate your prowess more individually by employing a favorite Emote, too!

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• End-of-Game Flow?
  • The exfil sequence duration has been reduced with a larger focus on the winning squad.?
  • Players can now swap between their own squad and the winning squad showing off accolades & player stats.??
  • There is a new progression overview screen, focused on player choice experience.?

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The upcoming Season 01 update for Call of Duty: Warzone introduces a revamped, fully integrated user interface. The primary game tiles on the Home tab will feature Black Ops 6 and Warzone, allowing for instant access to gameplay. The Store and Battle Pass tabs will direct players to their respective sections in either Black Ops 6 or Warzone, depending on what is installed. Warzone will also get its own unique UI with enhancements similar to Black Ops 6.?

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• Customize Menu?
  • The customize menu now includes a legacy tab to equip your unlocked MWII and MWIII Calling Cards, Emblems, and Loading Screens.?

• Legacy Content Filtering?
  • Similarly, brand new quick filtering for Black Ops 6 and other legacy titles helps filter content organized by game in the gunsmith, operator select, and barracks.?

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• Tac Map Icon Layout?
  • Cleaner Interface: We've streamlined the interface by hiding the icon prompts on the right side of the screen.?
  • Reorganized Contracts: Contracts have been moved to the left side of the map for easier access and a more intuitive layout.?

• Minimap Type Quality of Life?
  • Added the ability to change minimap type and compass type without impacting your Multiplayer settings.?

• Munitions Satchel Ammo Count Quality of Life?
  • Added an icon next to your ammo count when a munitions satchel is equipped to indicate if your weapon has room to carry more ammo.?

• Classic Squad Widget?
  • We brought back many elements from Warzone's original release including equipment icons, the shape of armor plate icons and more.?

• Loot Cards?
  • Loot cards have been updated with overall layout treatment for improved visuals.?

• Squad Wipe Kill Feed?
  • The messaging that appears in the kill feed when a squad is wiped has been updated as follows:?
    • Battle Royale: the message will now display “Sent to Gulag” if the defeated team has one or more members going to the Gulag.??
    • Plunder: the message has now been reworded to “Squad Repositioning”.?

• Kill Feed Calling Cards?
  • Eliminating an enemy player now displays their calling card in the bottom center of the UI.?

• Aim Assist Settings?
  • Numerous aim assist settings have been changed including but not limited to the addition of:?
    • Minimum aim assist distance?
    • Max turn clamp speed?

• Loot Ping Distance?
  • Loot can no longer be pinged from more than 40 meters away for improved legibility during combat.?

• Live Ping Visibility Quality of Life?
  • Live Pings and Danger Pings have received position and scaling adjustments to prevent blocking or covering enemies upper bodies.?

• In-Game Splash Frequency?Quality of Life?
  • We have reduced the overall clutter of in-game splashes by reducing frequency and associated noise.?

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• Weapon Attachment HUD?Quality of Life?
  • The weapon attachments show on the HUD with a blue color for better visibility and clarity on which part of the weapon has an attachment attached.?

• Playlist Navigation?
  • The menu for playlists have been improved – it now includes a vertical list with sub menus for each squad size and a map preview window for a complimentary view of maps offered for each game mode.?

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• Buy Station Redeploy Ping Quality of Life
  • An eliminated Player who pings a Buy Station for a Redeploy, will show a unique Redeploy icon on the Buy Station to better inform their Squad of the buy-back request.

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• Enhanced Headphone Mode?
  • We’re excited to introduce our best-in-class audio experience to Warzone with the introduction of HRTF (Head-Related Transfer Function) via Universal Profile in Enhanced Headphone Mode, which is available to all players for free.?

• Armor Plate Break Audio?
  • New audio has been added to indicate that armor plates have been destroyed.?

• Proximity Chat?
  • Proximity chat radius has been reduced from 55 meters to 45.?

• Stacking Hit Markers & Sound Effects Quality of Life ??
  • Enables displaying both a wall bang, hitting a player in water and pairing of new audio per marker.?

• Bounty Contract Sound Cues Quality of Life?
  • Added sound cues for when the bounty threat level increases or decreases.?

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For a closer look at our innovations in adaptive audio, spatial reverb, physics-based acoustics, game sound prioritization, HRTF support, and all-new asymmetrical hearing compensation technology, check out our dedicated audio blog.? ?

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*Game features described above are based on current in-development features that are subject to change based on final development changes and/or game tuning or updates that may remove or modify some or all of the above features.