New Warzone and Black Ops 6 update brings major fixes, free CDL rewards and season 3 Reloaded teasers ⇒ CODIntel

A new update for Warzone and the upcoming Black Ops 6 has just dropped, bringing major bug fixes, free CDL-themed rewards, and early teasers for Season 3 Reloaded. Here’s what players need to know.

Devs confirm new Black Ops 6 and Warzone fixes on Trello board

The developers behind Call Of Duty have just revealed a fresh wave of updates for both Black Ops 6 and Warzone, bringing long-awaited fixes, gameplay tweaks, and upcoming content previews. The official global Trello board was updated this week, giving players a clear look at what’s being worked on and what’s already resolved.

First up, the highly controversial T-800 Endotitanium skin from the Terminator bundle has officially been moved into the “resolved” column. While its dark tone originally made it difficult to see in-game, a recent brightness tweak made it more visible. However, the developers have added a “monitoring” tag — something rarely seen — suggesting it’s still being tracked for fairness and usage data.

Another fix incoming is for the slide-to-prone Movement mechanic, which has been unreliable in certain controller layouts. Players using hybrid or slide-only settings have reported the mechanic doesn’t work as intended. While listed as a “fix scheduled” for weeks, it now appears this will finally be resolved in Season 3 Reloaded, which is expected to launch in early May.

Also on the Trello board, the Nail Gun has been flagged for a fix due to its off-center ADS alignment. Players have reported bullets (or nails) not aligning with the sight, especially in Warzone. A correction is now confirmed to be on the way.

And in zombies mode, the double Gobblegum weekend caused confusion for multiplayer and Warzone users. The XP widget incorrectly showed that double XP was live for all modes, leading players to burn tokens for no extra gain. That UI issue will also be fixed in an upcoming patch.

Casual mode expansion being considered for multiplayer

A new wave of feedback is being gathered through the Call of Duty Recon Squad — an invite-only player survey group. This time, the focus is on the casual battle royale mode introduced in Season 3, and whether players would like to see that concept expanded into multiplayer.

The casual battle royale mode includes a mix of bots and real players, toned-down SBMM (skill-based matchmaking), and a lower-stress environment to play and level up. Early reception has been overwhelmingly positive, especially for casual players who don’t want to sweat every match.

According to a report from Detonated and DK Dynamite, players are now being asked if they’d enjoy casual versions of multiplayer, possibly featuring lobbies filled with bots, slightly reduced XP progression, and a greater focus on fun over competition.

The potential here is massive — not only for new players trying to learn the game, but also for those who want to grind camo challenges and weapon levels without the pressure of high-skill matchmaking. If the devs follow through based on feedback, this could be one of the most player-friendly additions in recent COD history.

15+ free CDL rewards available this week during Major 3

Another huge feature this week is the return of the Call of Duty League (CDL) Major 3 tournament, and with it comes more than 15 free rewards just for watching the official stream. If you haven’t linked your YouTube and Activision accounts yet, now’s the time to do it.

Rewards drop based on watch time each day from April 24 to April 27. Here’s the full breakdown:

Thursday, April 24

1 hour: Double XP token
1.5 hours: Exclusive sticker
2 hours: Double weapon XP
2.5 hours: Animated Ratting emblem

Friday, April 25

1 hour: Double XP token
1.5 hours: Custom calling card
2 hours: Double weapon XP
2.5 hours: Steamed Buns emblem

Saturday, April 26

1 hour: Double XP token
1.5 hours: New calling card
2 hours: Weapon XP token
2.5 hours: Roasted emblem

Sunday, April 27 (Championship Day)

1 hour: Double XP token
1.5 hours: Custom weapon sticker
2 hours: Retro sniper blueprint
2.5 hours: Weapon XP token

The sniper blueprint is the big reward of the weekend. It’s exclusive to the Sunday championship stream, making it one of the rarest blueprints released this season.

To earn your rewards, visit COD League YouTube and link your YouTube and Activision accounts before the stream.

Season 3 Reloaded expected May 1: what to expect

With Season 3 hitting its mid-point, the Reloaded update is expected to drop on Thursday, May 1, continuing the usual monthly cadence between content phases. A number of new features and content additions have already been confirmed.

Here’s what’s coming in Season 3 Reloaded:

New 6v6 multiplayer maps
New 2v2 map: Signal
Blaze Town limited-time event
Joint Operations mission
New weapon: LDRA SMG
Likely weapon balancing and gameplay tuning
Possibly more operator bundles and cosmetics

With teasers expected to start this week, fans should keep an eye on the Call of Duty blog and social channels for official previews. A full roadmap and update trailer will likely drop within the next few days.

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