SEASON 4 RELOADED BLOG POST IS HERE! THE BOYS, RAID EPISODE 4, AND MORE!

The Season 4 Reloaded Blog Post is officially here and with it brings teasers for Raid Episode 4, The Boys Crossover, and more all coming to Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone! Here’s everything you need to know:

NEW WARZONE FEATURES:

Vondel Battle Royale Support
New Gulag for Vondel
Occupation Scan, Signals Intelligence Contract, and the Portable Redeploy Drone are returning to Warzone

There will also be a Playlist Rotation for Vondel Resurgence and Ashika Island Resurgence!

:After a certain amount of time specified in-game, the Rotating Resurgence Playlists will shift from Vondel to Ashika Island and vice versa for a given squad size.”
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RAID FINALE:

Raid Episode 4 is the FINAL Raid episode for Modern Warfare 2.

“It’s Last Down. But Task Force 141 isn’t doomed. Welcome to the grand reveal of RAID: Atomgrad Episode 04, the epic conclusion to TF 141’s Special Operations in Modern Warfare® II.”
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Atomgrad will conclude in Season 04 Reloaded with an intense RAID experience for a squad of three Operators.

Whether that’s you and two friendlies or two mercenaries from the Call of Duty community (using the in-game “Looking for Party” feature), it is mission critical that you finish what you started here.

“Be careful who you trust, Sergeant. People you know can hurt you the most.” — Ghost, Modern Warfare II

NEW MP MAP:

Vondel Waterfront Core Map

Just like the Kunstenaar District, Vondel Waterfront is an area of the larger Warzone Vondel map that — as of Season 04 Reloaded — will be available for Multiplayer experiences.

However, unlike in the larger Vondel map there are a number of changes to this area of town, made specifically to optimize 6v6 Multiplayer action. Operators cannot swim underneath the houseboats and need to keep action mostly on “land” — that is, the pontoon homes on the water and the decks connecting this district together. Additionally, several of the buildings are boarded up, and two of the available four traversable buildings have new coats of paint – Red and Blue – that mark the most prominent positions on the map.

NEW WEAPON:

MX Guardian Shotgun

“A fully-automatic 12-gauge shotgun with three rotating magazine tubes that hold 5 shells each.”

While the KV Broadside reigned supreme in close to mid-range engagements for a time, the MX Guardian has arrived to usurp the close-range crown. Equip the MX Guardian in your favorite close-quarters Loadout in Multiplayer or slot it in as an Overkill Secondary Weapon for room clearing in Warzone to maximize success.

The MX Guardian shotgun will be unlocked via the “Classified Sector” in the Battlepass! Here are the challenges:

Dependable Emblem: Get 10 ADS Operator Kills with Shotguns.
Gunfire Calling Card: Get 10 Hipfire Operator Kills with Shotguns.
Fanning Hutch Loading Screen: Get 10 Headshot Operator Kills with Shotguns.
1 Hour Double Weapon XP Token: Get 10 One Shot Operator Kills with Shotguns.
MX Guardian: Earn All Sector Rewards.

THE BOYS CROSSOVER:

“The Supes are here to save Vondel, Al Mazrah, and the Modern Warfare II universe . . . whether we want them to exterminate rival Operators or not.”
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In this crossover there will be 3 operators: Homelander, Black Noir, and Starlight. If you want to see more about those bundles, you can check out our article here!

“TEMP-V” FIELD UPGRADE

On top of the super-cool (pun intended) operators, there is going to be a new item called “Temp-V”.

“The Temp V Field Upgrade: Vought International’s proprietary blend that is near-perfect for anyone wanting to be a Supe.”
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Upon consuming it, Temp V grants one of four random superpowers in your Field Upgrade slot, though it doesn’t act like a usual Field Upgrade. Once you use Temp V, you’re then free to activate this power whenever you wish… But if you’re eliminated from combat before activating the power, then like a normal Field Upgrade, it is lost upon death. Here are the four superpowers you could get:

Charge Jump – Operators who love fast movement techniques — or maybe remember a Haunting or two —know how much a Charge Jump propels them across the map in leaps and bounds. Just like Queen Maeve, an Operator doesn’t suffer any fall damage when they land from a Charge Jump; in fact they deal splash damage to anyone or anything within a short radius of the Operator’s landing spot.
Electric Shockwave – To put it simply, “electricity goes in, blast comes out.” This shockwave sends a powerful electrical explosion that injures Operators and AI Combatants, as well as destroys vehicles and equipment. Think of this as a super-EMP that – like the other abilities – can help turn the tide of teamfights.
Laser Vision: Upon activation, an Operator levitates and fires a laser beam that sears through enemy targets in whatever direction they are looking. It’s just like one of many powers that Homelander has, but it does leave the user open to backfire.
Teleport: Forget normal on-foot navigation throughout Vondel’s; Teleport jumps an Operator forward in whatever direction they face, which is extremely helpful when trying to escape a fight or move unexpectedly to higher ground. And unlike when Hughie Campbell does it, your Operator Skin isn’t affected in any way – no lost clothing, in other words – whenever this happens.

“Temp-V” will be in every playlist EXCEPT Ranked Play. It will also not be as common in DMZ compared to Battle Royale.

“You don’t need powers. You just need to be human.”
Starlight, The Boys (Ep. 305)

UNIVERSAL DIABOLICAL CAMOS

FINAL DIABOLICAL CAMO | CREDIT: ACTIVISION

There will be 2 The Boys themed universal camos in this update! Here are the challenges for obtaining the camo:

Assault Rifles: Get 50 Operator headshots
Battle Rifles: Get 25 Operator kills from behind
SMGs: Get 250 Operator kills
Shotguns: Get 30 Operator kills while prone
LMGs: Get 30 Operator kills while using a suppressor
Marksman Rifles: Get 30 Operator kills while mounted
Sniper Rifles: Get 3 kills without dying 10 times
Sidearms: Get 50 enemy longshot kills
Launcher: Get 40 Operator kills
Melee: Get 30 enemy kills

Completing one challenge per weapon-class will grant you a Grey Diabolical Camo and completing all challenges will grant you the Red Diabolical Camo! NOTE: You can kill enemy AI for the challenge, not just real players!

NEW “LFP” PARTY BROWSER:

“We’re your best pals, aren’t we?”
Buster Beaver, The Boys (Ep. 307)

“The overhauled LFP (Looking for Party) system helps players find parties with similar communication styles and playstyle preferences.”
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Here’s what was overhauled:

Dynamic Preferences: In addition to communication types, an expanded preference list includes primary and secondary playstyle options (e.g., focus on faction missions or competitive versus casual playstyles).
Advertise Your Party: Party leaders can broadcast your existing party and attract individuals who share similar preferences. Fill up your squad with compatible teammates before diving into the action for more collaborative and team-based play.
Browse Parties and Join: No more waiting around! Players can now explore a list of available parties with matching preferences to join them immediately. Note: Exact matches only.
Quality-of-Life Improvements: Bugs were fixed and the overall user interface was improved to ensure a smoother experience.

To access Party Browser, click “Find a Party.” After selecting a mode and entering the lobby, the player can either advertise their existing party or browse available pools. I know DETONATED’s Harrison is happy about this.