A new update has dropped in Call of Duty: Warzone, preemptively addressing the balance of the AMR Mod 4 sniper rifle, which has just been added to the game. This marks the first new sniper rifle since launch, and it seems poised to make a significant impact in Warzone.
The AMR Mod 4 Sniper Rifle: A Powerful New Addition
The AMR Mod 4 sniper rifle has been introduced as part of the Archie’s Festival Frenzy event and is available for unlocking. Activision described the rifle as a powerful weapon with the potential for one-shot eliminations across the upper body, excluding armor. However, this deadly power comes with its drawbacks: slow aiming speed and heavy recoil.
Players can alleviate these issues by choosing the right attachments, but the rifle’s sheer damage output has made it a topic of discussion even before its official launch.
The sniper rifle’s high damage and semi-auto nature made it an exciting new addition to Warzone, but its strength quickly led to concerns about its balance. To prevent it from becoming overpowered, Raven Software has taken action.
Patch Notes: AMR Mod 4 Nerf and Other Changes
In an effort to avoid the rifle from dominating too quickly, Raven Software has disabled one of the most powerful attachments for the AMR Mod 4: the CHF Barrel. This barrel, available across various guns in the game, boosts headshot damage, and was deemed too strong for this new sniper rifle. With the CHF Barrel in play, the AMR Mod 4 would have become a one-shot headshot machine, regardless of the enemy’s armor.
This would have been especially problematic in Battle Royale and Resurgence modes, where players could have been instantly downed with no chance of retaliation.
By removing this attachment, Raven Software aims to maintain balance and ensure that gunfights don’t devolve into one-shot eliminations from snipers. After testing the rifle, many feel that this nerf is necessary to preserve a fair playing field in the game.
Additional Warzone Changes in the Latest Update
Along with the AMR Mod 4 nerf, this update includes several other important changes:
- Weapon Accessibility: The Akimbo Saug SMG and COR 45 pistol are now fully unlocked and available to use in the game.
- Audio Adjustments: One of the most requested changes is to the footstep audio. Players often complained that enemies could sneak up on them due to unclear footstep sounds. The update increases the volume of enemy footsteps while decreasing the volume of player footsteps, making it easier to hear approaching foes. Additionally, environmental reverb effects have been reduced across all player, friendly, and enemy footsteps, which should help players stay more aware of their surroundings.
Conclusion
The AMR Mod 4 sniper rifle has arrived in Call of Duty: Warzone, but not without some adjustments to keep the gameplay balanced.
The removal of the CHF Barrel attachment ensures that this powerful weapon won’t disrupt the flow of matches, while other changes like footstep audio tweaks aim to improve overall player experience. With these updates, Warzone continues to evolve, keeping both veterans and newcomers on their toes.
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