Call of Duty Season 2 Patch Notes: Major Perk Reworks, Killstreak Buffs, and Map Fixes Across All Modes

Call of Duty Season 2 Patch Notes Bring Big Changes to Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone

Season 2 of Call of Duty officially goes live on February 5, rolling out simultaneously across Black Ops 7 and Warzone. The latest patch notes outline a wide range of gameplay tweaks, balance updates, and bug fixes that touch nearly every mode in the game.

From perk and scorestreak adjustments in Multiplayer, to long-awaited fixes in Zombies, and sweeping perk, killstreak, and Buy Station changes in Warzone, Season 2 is shaping up to be a meaningful update rather than a minor refresh.

On the content side, Season 2 also delivers a brand-new Battle Pass, new DLC weapons, additional maps, and the return of a Blackout-style battle royale experience for Warzone.

Season 2 Battle Pass Highlights

The Season 2 Battle Pass introduces over 100 new cosmetic rewards and unlockables, giving players plenty to grind for. Highlights include:

• Victoria Atwood as a new playable Operator
• Phantom, a BlackCell-exclusive Operator
• New weapon blueprints
• Additional CoD Points
• Various cosmetic items and progression rewards

Activision has shared the full Season 2 patch notes for both Black Ops 7 and Warzone, breaking down every change in detail.

Multiplayer Perk and Wildcard Updates

Several perks and systems in Multiplayer receive tuning in Season 2:

• Scout Hybrid Combat Specialty no longer allows Scout to counter enemy HARP streaks. Instead, players with an active Scout buff will now appear as a red dot.
• Recon Combat Specialty has been fixed so its red cone indicators properly display when the Recon perk bonus is active.
• Specialist Wildcard has been corrected to ensure players hear audio cues when earning bonus perks, resolving a long-standing feedback issue.

Multiplayer Scorestreak Adjustments

Scorestreak balance also gets some attention:

• Care Package drops now include returning Black Ops 6 scorestreaks.
• An issue with the Deadeye Drone where proximity chat failed to function correctly has been fixed.
• The DAWG streak now takes 20% less damage while in Sentry Mode (Overclock).
• Server stability has been improved when DAWGs are active on the map.

Zombies Map Fixes

Season 2 delivers a collection of targeted fixes for Zombies maps, particularly Ashes of the Damned and Astra Malorum.

Key fixes include:

• Quest-specific intel now spawns correctly on Ashes of the Damned after reloading a saved game.
• Multiple quest and encounter bugs involving the Zursa bear enemy have been addressed.
• The Mystery Box will now properly relocate on Astra Malorum after becoming dormant in Abyssal Rim or Crash Site areas.

Zombies Perk Fixes and Mule Kick Changes

Several perk-a-colas receive bug fixes, with Vulture Aid seeing the most notable updates:

• The Condor’s Reach augment now works properly with armor plates.
• Armor-Matic will no longer fail when players only have level-one armor.

Meanwhile, Mule Kick from Season 1 has been refined with multiple fixes:

• Max Ammo now correctly restores Tactical Equipment when using the Fully Equipped augment.
• Players downed while holding Mule Kick will no longer pull out a pistol instead of a Ray Gun if it’s their third weapon.
• Stock ammo refills now occur only on the first purchase of Mule Kick.
• The Pack Mule augment now functions as intended.

Additionally, Death Perception’s Hidden Gems augment now correctly highlights loot through objects.

New Warzone Win Streak Rewards

With the launch of Season 2, Season 1 Warzone win-streak camos are no longer obtainable.

Season 2 introduces a new set of rewards for players who can chain wins together:

Battle Royale

• 10 wins in a row – Stabilimentum Static Camo
• 25 wins in a row – Chroma Mire Animated Camo

Resurgence

• 30 wins in a row – Metallic Shade Static Camo
• 50 wins in a row – Stereogramic Animated Camo

Warzone Killstreak Call-In Restrictions

Killstreak usage rules have been refined to reduce congestion and overlapping call-ins:

• Restrictions now better account for individual killstreak usage.
• Players will encounter the “Airspace Crowded” message less frequently.
• A new “At Your Active Limit” warning appears when attempting to immediately call in the same killstreak again.

Warzone Killstreak Buffs and Balance Changes

Season 2 aims to make killstreaks more impactful while keeping overall balance intact.

• Activating an Advanced UAV now requires four combined UAVs.
• According to the developer: “Due to the vast amount of UAVs that are called match to match, especially when compared to other killstreaks, we are increasing the effort to activate the Advanced UAV in this regard.”

Other killstreak improvements include:

Cluster Strikes

• Faster missile travel
• Strikes arrive 1.75 seconds sooner

Napalm Strikes

• Explosive damage increased from 150 to 300
• Explosion radius increased from 8m to 10m
• Bomb spread increased from 11m to 15m
• Fire damage now deals 100 damage per second
• Fire length increased from 30m to 40m
• Fire width increased from 6m to 8m

Warzone Perk Overhaul

Season 2 completely reworks Warzone’s first perk slot, introducing three new perks that replace existing options.

Field Medic (Replaces Veteran)

• Revives teammates 25% faster
• Revived allies instantly receive an armor plate
• Grants a brief movement speed boost after revives
• Increases bleed-out duration by 25%
• Provides resistance to flash, concussion, gas, and shock effects

Drill Instructor (Replaces Grenadier)

• Regenerates health after sprinting briefly
• Boosts movement speed and mantling for nearby allies
• Effects last 10 seconds after leaving range
• Bonuses do not stack with other Drill Instructors

Surveyor (Replaces Cold-Blooded)

• Pings enemies within 120 meters when they use Buy Stations or activate Contracts
• UAVs cover 20% more area
• Mini-map zooms out for improved visibility
• Highlights downed enemies through walls at close range

Warzone Weapon Balancing

Weapon tuning in Season 2 focuses heavily on assault rifles, with the goal of improving long-range effectiveness and making FMJ attachments more appealing.

Key changes include:

• Damage range buffs for the AK-26, MXR-17, and Peacekeeper MK1
• Significant recoil-reduction improvements for Maverick X9 attachments
• The 4.73 Caseless FMJ now boosts damage range and bullet velocity

Buy Station Updates

Finally, Buy Stations receive notable adjustments:

• UAV price increased from $6,000 to $8,000 across all maps
• In standard Battle Royale on Verdansk, Buy Station spawn locations have been re-randomized to freshen up gameplay flow for Season 2