GENERAL OVERVIEW
- The Assault on Vondel Begins at Launch. Complete challenges to unlock new items not just for yourself, but also for the entire community, including a new melee weapon: the Tonfa.
- New Weapons. In addition to the Tonfa, ready yourself with the Tempus Razorback Assault Rifle and ISO 45 SMG, both available for free in the Battlepass.
- New Operators, Including Nikto. The masked ex-cover agent returns with a vengeance. Other Operators include a total badass working for SpecGru and [[REDACTED]].
- Prestige Levels Continue, New Challenges Available. Reach Level 850 to unlock a special Weapon Blueprint.
Prepare for the Assault on Vondel Event
Nikto has arrived, and he’s brought company.
This deep-cover agent is taking over Vondel with his cloaked army of mercenaries; as an Operator, your mission is to fight back against Nikto’s clandestine army and reclaim the city in the Assault on Vondel Launch Event.
The Assault on Vondel Launch Event is planned to begin on Season 04 launch day (June 14) and last until July 7.
You can do your part by completing challenges, which will give you medals for personal unlock rewards as well as contributing to the grand community medal count total.
Once a predetermined number of medals are earned, features such as the Taxi Boats & Tramways, Reinforcement Flare Field Upgrade, the Favorite Supply Box (detailed above in the Warzone section of this blog), and the new rough-hitting Tonfa melee weapon will be unlocked for all Operators to take advantage of.
Five New Operators, Including Nikto
Both SpecGru and KorTac are getting reinforcements as the action expands to Vondel.
Nikto (Launch – Battle Pass)
The former FSB deep-cover agent was first spotted in Modern Warfare® (2019), using his menacing signature black mask to cover the disfiguration of his face caused by Mr. Z. A methodical and calculated soldier, Nikto is a natural-born leader who appears to fear nothing, with next to no gaps in his skill set as the ultimate soldier of fortune.
He worked with the CIA to hunt Victor Zakhaev in Verdansk, but since October 2022, he’s been AWOL… Until Season 04.
Now in Modern Warfare II, he leads a new special forces group that is taking over Vondel. Whether he is the leader of this group is unknown, but one thing is for certain: He will stop at nothing to ensure the city is his to rule.
Io (Launch – BlackCell)
Biographical intel for this Operator has been [[REDACTED]].
Ana Vega (Launch Window – Bundle)
The daughter of paramedics and Army reservists with family roots in Cuba, Ana Vega never had the opportunity to get to know her parents. Both were killed during rescue operations in the early days of the Urzikstan conflict.
The Gold Star child followed in their footsteps in attempt to reconnect with her fallen parents, graduating with top honors from the United States Military Academy and enlisting in the Army’s Combat Medic Specialist Training Program (CMSTP).
Proving her exemplary proficiency in combat and as a medic, she eventually caught the attention of her commanding officer, who fast-tracked her to a position on a prestigious Special Forces unit with the 75th Ranger Regiment.
After demonstrating her worth, she became one of the first female Ranger combat medics and was later tapped for Task Force Pineapple– a volunteer unit designed to get US assts out of Central-West Asia. During the operation, Vega was critical in saving several wounded allies from the brink of death due to an RPG, earning her a Combat Medical Badge in the process.
Inspired by the op and her parents’ sacrifice for the greater good, Ana now lends her services to more humanitarian efforts as she currently works alongside PMCs providing protection and medical care on aid missions around the globe…
And you better believe she is ready to take on any mission in Multiplayer, Special Ops, or Warzone.
Izzy (In-season — Bundle)
Biographical intel for this Operator has been [[REDACTED]].
Butch (In-Season – Bundle)
Biographical and visual intel for this Operator has been [[REDACTED]].
In addition, expect Farah to receive a new Operator skin for those who complete RAID Episode 04 later this season, an exciting conclusion to the Modern Warfare II Campaign’s direct continuation. By Season 04 Reloaded, expect something extraordinary to come to the Operator pool as part of the Season 04 Reloaded update…
Increase your Arsenal with Four New Weapons
Two versatile weapons and a martial arts tool highlight the initial offering of new armaments for Season 04.
Tempus Razorback (Assault Rifle — Launch, Battle Pass)
A masterclass in exceptional manufacturing, this Tempus Armament assault rifle features a bullpup design and frame-vibration control, resulting in a smooth and controllable full-auto 5.56 weapon.
Unrelated to an “earlier” version of this weapon with the same name, the Tempus Razorback Assault Rifle offers an impressive damage profile, rapid rate of fire and is set to add to the already deep pool of jack-of-all-trades weaponry.
How to unlock: Unlock in Battle Pass Sector D13.
ISO 45 (SMG — Launch, Battle Pass)
The ISO Platform’s answer to room clearing. This SMG dominates with a high fire rate and the stopping power of .45 Auto rounds.
A throwback to Modern Warfare (2019), the ISO 45 functions similarly to the old ISO, known for its lightweight design and decent fire rate for short- to midrange engagements. Its higher-caliber rounds make it a heavy-hitter compared to its fast-firing counterparts, but require the Operator to get those shots on target.
How to unlock: Unlock in Battle Pass Sector D19.
Tonfa (Melee — Launch Window, Assault on Vondel Event Unlock)
"This hard-polymer, edgeless melee weapon delivers blunt trauma without risk of dulling or breaking. Versatile, comfortable, and lethal in the right hands."
Centuries ago, warriors on the Japanese Ryukyu islands defended themselves using martial Kobudō — the “old martial way” using armor and weapons such as the bo staff and sai.
Another one of these weapons is known as the Tonfa. This wooden baton has a handle located roughly a third of the way down the weapon’s length. Dual-wielded, the Tonfa is a defensive weapon first (although there is no way to “block” in Call of Duty), but it is a powerful tool for dealing devastating strikes to your opponents.
In addition to having some new Finishing Moves, this new martial arts tool offers a unique change-of-pace option within the Secondary Melee Weapon pool.
How to unlock: The final Assault on Vondel Unlock, along with the “Lion’s Share” Weapon Blueprint.
Additional Armament: Expect the [[REDACTED]] Shotgun to be added to your available arsenal at Season 04’s mid-season point.
Multiplayer and Warzone Ranked Play in Season 04
Season 04 of Modern Warfare II and Warzone bring another Ranked Season, with this being the first-ever full Ranked Season of Warzone!
Hopefully you’re ready to compete, because there are plenty of new rewards for both Multiplayer and Battle Royale Ranked Play:
Multiplayer Ranked Play Rewards
5 Wins: ‘Season 04 Competitor’ Weapon Sticker
10 Wins: Pro Re-Issue Vaznev-9k Weapon Blueprint
25 Wins: ‘Please Rotate’ Weapon Charm
50 Wins: ‘Lock it Down’ Large Weapon Decal
75 Wins: ‘MWII Ranked Play Season 04’ Loading Screen
100 Wins: ‘MWII Season 04 Ranked Veteran’ Weapon Camo
Battle Royale Ranked Play Rewards
Placement Challenges
Finish ‘Top 15’ 25 Times: ‘Cash Out’ Large Decal
Finish ‘Top 5’ 25 Times: Pro Issue Lachman Sub Blueprint
Finish 1st Place: ‘Team Wipe’ Weapon Charm
Kill & Assist Challenges
Get 25 Kills or Assists: ‘WZ Season 04 Competitor’ Sticker
Get 250 Kills or Assists: ‘WZ Ranked Play Season 04’ Loading Screen
Get 1000 Kills or Assists: ‘WZ Season 04 Ranked Veteran’ Camo
Earning Rewards and Top 250
In addition, you can still earn rewards based on your highest Division reached during that the season. Remember that your starting Division (and SR) is based on how you finished in Season 03.
And remember: the #1 player in Season 04 on the Top 250 Leaderboard will receive a unique, one-of-a-kind Calling Card and Emblem for the ultimate bragging rights… Until Season 05, because a true number one player is only as good as their last season.
For more information on this, consult the Multiplayer Ranked Play Guide and the Warzone Ranked Play Guide. Also, check the Patch Notes for additional Ranked Play insights, updates, and information on exact Divisional Rewards for Battle Royale.
Prestige Levels Continue, New Challenges Available
It’s time step up to Prestige 17.
When Season 04 launches, the Prestige Rank cap is set to increase from 13 to 17, with a new maximum level cap of 850. Each of the four new Prestige Ranks and 200 levels come with a new icon besides the number, as follows:
Prestige 14: Unlocked at Level 700.
Prestige 15: Unlocked at Level 750.
Prestige 16: Unlocked at Level 800.
Prestige 17: Unlocked at Level 850 — this is the maximum level that can be achieved in Season 04. Players will also receive an exclusive Weapon Blueprint for reaching this Prestige Rank.
Remember that every Prestige Rank you’ve unlocked so far – and the additional Prestige Ranks available at the start of Season 04 – unlock a new set of Challenges. To access all the Challenges available in the game, simply open the COD HQ menu (visible at the top-right of your screen), select the “Challenges” tile, and for Prestige-related Challenges, check out the Calling Card Challenges section. Complete these Prestige Challenges to earn new Calling Cards, including Animated Calling Cards for completing full sets of Challenges.
As before, all progress will not reset at the beginning of each Season. You can continue ranking up at the level at which you ended Season 03, whether it was before the Prestige Ranks (1–55) or within the Prestige Ranks (56–650).
Patch Notes Available Next Week
In addition to blog posts about featured seasonal content, the Call of Duty studios will release Patch Notes that detail all the changes coming with this major seasonal update.
Patch Notes will include weapon balancing updates, as well as bug fixes and more. Expect Season 04 Patch Notes to drop just prior to launch, on June 14.
OUT OF COMBAT OVERVIEW
- New Official Twitter account is now online, dedicated to publishing centralized updates regarding live-game issues, fixes, patch notes, and more.
- When the Chips Are Down, Who Will Fold? And who will win Call of Duty League 2023 Championship? Witness all the action at the Call of Duty League Championship Weekend going down June 15 – 18 at the Thomas & Mack Center UNLV.
- Your Own Personal Ghost. Everyone needs Ghost watching their six; get the new figurine from the COD Shop and stay frosty.
- Still Time to Upgrade. With dozens of weapon platforms to level up and a dozen-plus Operators to unlock – not to mentioning everything coming in Season 04 – there is plenty of reasons to get Modern Warfare II.
New Official Twitter Account: CODUpdates
In partnership with our incredible studios collaborating on the Call of Duty franchise, we are excited to announce a new official Twitter account that’s dedicated to publishing centralized updates regarding live-game issues, fixes, patch notes, and more: @CODUpdates.
Begin following today to be up-to-date on the latest consolidated updates across all games and modes, including Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, as well as our full library of Call of Duty titles. This new effort, bringing together important updates across all of the Call of Duty studios, is a part of an ongoing effort to keep our players informed with all the latest intel from across the franchise. Drop in and give us a follow to never miss an update!
The Call of Duty League 2023 Championship Goes All In
It’s all come down to this:
The 2023 Call of Duty League season is coming to a close June 15-18. The top eight teams with the most CDL points will head to Las Vegas, where they will compete for the coveted $2M+ prize pool and priceless bragging rights as the best Modern Warfare II team in the world. Don’t miss the action, snag your tickets before they’re gone. Fans can also catch every second of the heat live on Twitch and YouTube, while earning viewership rewards to unlock in-game.
And for fans who are looking to tout their best in gameplay, the 2023 CDL Championship Pack is now available.
COD Shop Highlight: Orion Ghost Collectible
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Orion Ghost Collectible Figurine is small but mighty. Standing at 6.5 inches tall, this collectible depicts Ghost in an all-too-familiar camo. Only this time, it’s not just his weapon standing out. Buy it here!
Head over to the Call of Duty Shop for more figures and collectibles, as well as the latest in COD merch.
Upgrade to Modern Warfare II, Get Rewarded in Warzone
Haven’t experienced Modern Warfare II yet?
You are missing out on Premium XP while playing Warzone, quick ways to level up over 50 weapons through Multiplayer and Special Ops, Multiplayer Ranked Play and its exclusive rewards, and the ability to unlock 14 exclusive Operators to use across both games.
Plus, those who own Modern Warfare II can access content coming as part of Season 04, including six additional Multiplayer maps across Gunfight, Core 6v6 modes, and Battle Maps for all-out Ground War skirmishes… All dropping right when the season launches on June 14.
But wait, there's more! Get more intel about updates coming to Warzone and Modern Warfare II in the Season 04 Warzone and Modern Warfare II Overview blog.
Stay frosty.
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