Call of Duty: Modern Warfarehas had a smoother launch than many other online multiplayer games, but that doesn’t mean it’s been without its issues. In fact, there are a number of concerns that Infinity Ward has had to address with patches and updates.Call of Duty: Modern WarfareUpdate 1.08 released overnight, and some fans may be wondering what Infinity Ward has fixed this time.
Call of Duty: Modern WarfareUpdate 1.08 is a 3.4GB download on PS4 and Xbox One, and an 8GB download on PC. UnlikeUpdate 1.07, it doesn’t add any significant new content to the game, but it does make some important fixes and balance changes that will likely be appreciated by fans regardless. Some of the most notable changes include additional stability improvements so the game shouldn’t crash quite as much as it has been for some players, as well as footstep adjustments so the “walk” footstep sounds play when aiming down sighs, crouching, and when moving slowly.
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The newCall of Duty: Modern Warfareupdate also makes yet another change to the overpowered 725 shotgun. Infinity Ward has once again attempted tonerf the 725 shotgunby decreasing its range. However, the last time Infinity Ward attempted to do this, the 725 shotgun was still effective at fairly long ranges. Whether or not it went far enough with this latest nerf remains to be seen.
Infinity Ward also fixed a bug with the Riot Shield so that it won’t block explosive damage. These changes to the Riot Shield and 725 shotgun should make themost overpoweredModern Warfaremultiplayer classnot nearly as overpowered as it once was. Considering this, someCall of Duty: Modern Warfaremultiplayer players may need to adjust their loadouts accordingly.
Overall, theCall of Duty: Modern WarfareUpdate 1.08 should be well-received by fans, as it addresses some fan complaints, including what’s already been mentioned here as well as Piccadilly spawn points and the Challenges bug where it wouldn’t properly track players' progress. Some fans may be disappointed thatCall of Duty: Modern WarfareUpdate 1.08 didn’t add new maps like the last update did, but maybe new content will come next time around.
There has been some evidence to suggest thatCall of Duty: Modern Warfarewill be adding new weapons for multiplayer, including a crossbow, so maybe these new weapons will be added with the next update. If so, let’s hope that they don’t add new balance problems forInfinity Wardto deal with.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfareis out now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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