A new Call of Duty update has quietly made it much easier to unlock the Trailblazer operator, a skin that was previously one of the hardest to get. Alongside this, patch notes reveal Warzone gameplay fixes, a visibility nerf for the Terminator operator, and the long-awaited blueprint swap feature set to arrive later in Season 3.
Call of Duty quietly updates drop rate and confirms big Season 3 changes
Call Of Duty just pushed a stealth update that could be a game-changer for anyone grinding for the elusive Trailblazer operator skin. Until now, this operator had been notoriously hard to get, with reports suggesting a 1 in 10,000 drop rate from event safes. But thanks to backend changes and rising community feedback, it looks like Activision has adjusted the odds in players’ favor — and the results are already showing.
Players across the community have started reporting more frequent unlocks of the Trailblazer skin as of today, April 12, sparking speculation that the probability has increased dramatically. Some users now believe the odds may be closer to 1 in 500, especially as the in-game event approaches its end.
Alongside this operator drop rate tweak, Call of Duty also released a batch of patch notes for Warzone, including gameplay fixes, visibility changes to the T-800 Terminator operator, and confirmation of an upcoming feature that fans have been waiting for since launch.
Warzone patch notes confirm key gameplay fixes
A new update dropped for Warzone that included several important tweaks:
- The Snake’s ammunition and Thermal 6x optic have both been temporarily disabled.
- The number of static buy stations in Battle Royale trios has been adjusted to match other squad sizes.
- The bunker buster has now been enabled again in Plunder and Resurgence modes.
- Two key bugs have been fixed:
- A collision issue where players could shoot through structures on Verdansk.
- Squad wipe notifications do not appear in the kill feed.
These small updates might not be game-changing on their own, but they’re a solid sign that devs are paying attention to smaller issues that impact gameplay.
Terminator operator skin finally getting nerfed
After weeks of complaints from players, the Echo Titanium Core T-800 skin — part of the Terminator crossover bundle — is finally getting a visibility adjustment. ModernWarzone and other community figures pointed out that the skin blends too well into the environment on Verdansk, giving users a pay-to-win advantage.
In response, developers confirmed the skin will be updated later in the season to make enemies more easily visible during gameplay. This is similar to what happened with the Gaia Nova skin during MW2 Season 6, which was temporarily removed until it was fixed with visual effects for better balance.
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Base blueprint swap feature coming later in Season 3
One of the most anticipated features this year — the base blueprint swap — has officially been rescheduled to arrive later in Season 3. Although originally planned for launch, the feature was delayed and is now expected within the next few weeks.
This feature will let players apply custom skins and attachments to their Black Ops 6 base weapons and weapon blueprints across all game modes. The system will allow:
- Skin changes to base weapons (attachments excluded)
- Full skin + attachment customization for blueprints
This is a much-requested quality-of-life update, and its arrival will bring more creative freedom to player loadouts and customization.
Trailblazer operator skin odds may have been secretly boosted
The big news comes from Hamm Alex, a known Call of Duty data miner, who uncovered a variable in the game files showing the drop rate for the Trailblazer operator’s skin was initially set to 1 in 10,000. That meant players had to open thousands of safes across multiple modes just to have a shot at unlocking the skin.
However, according to new in-game player reports and speculation on social media, Activision may have adjusted this rate without announcing it publicly. Today, multiple players have claimed they finally unlocked the skin after just a few matches — far fewer than before.
Hamm Alex also noted that the drop rate is controlled by a variable that can be changed on the fly. That means the developers don’t need to push out a full playlist update to tweak the odds — and that might explain why the change happened silently.
The assumption is that as the event nears its end, the odds will continue to improve. Historically, this tactic is used to retain engagement without alienating players who feel frustrated by bad RNG. It keeps the grind rewarding while maximizing player time investment.
The Best strategy to unlock the Trailblazer skin fast
Players who want to unlock the Trailblazer operator before the event ends can use a few key strategies:
- Play in quads: If anyone in your squad unlocks the operator, the whole team gets it.
- Pick a specific safe zone: Learn one area’s safe spawn locations and run it consistently.
- Use community maps: Twitter user King Prodigy shared a full map of all known safe locations post-update. Areas like Military Dam and other outskirts are high-yield, low-conflict zones.
- Use Plunder or casual Resurgence: These modes count for safe unlocks and allow for faster looting.
- Join Discord or community groups: If you don’t have a regular squad, team up with players looking to grind the event together.
If each squad member opens 10 safes per match, that’s 40 attempts per round. With the new estimated odds, it could take just a few matches to succeed.
Zombies also getting patch fixes soon
On the Zombie’s side, Call of Duty has scheduled fixes for two frustrating bugs:
- Players losing connection to the host/server when starting matches
- Random white screen freezes during rare instances
These issues have been listed on the game’s Trello board and now show as “fix scheduled,” suggesting they’ll be addressed in the next title update. For regular Zombies players, this will bring much-needed stability.
What’s next for Call of Duty updates
As Season 3 continues to roll out, players can expect the Trailblazer event to wrap up soon. Based on previous event patterns, it’s very likely that the drop rate will keep increasing in the final 48 hours — possibly reaching a 1 in 10 or 1 in 20 chance.
But waiting until the last day might be risky if you’re aiming to secure the skin before it disappears. Now that it’s confirmed to be dropping more often, this weekend may be your best shot at unlocking the Trailblazer without a frustrating grind.
For more updates and real-time drop rate news, you can check out our website at CODIntel.
FAQ about the Trailblazer operator and latest Call of Duty update
How do you unlock the Trailblazer operator in Call of Duty?
You must open special event safes in Warzone or Plunder and get the operator as a rare drop.
What is the current drop rate for the Trailblazer operator?
Unofficial reports suggest the drop rate has increased to around 1 in 500.
Can your whole team unlock Trailblazer if one player finds it?
Yes, if one squad member finds it, the entire team receives the operator.
When is the blueprint swap feature coming?
It’s scheduled to be released later in Season 3, likely within the next couple of weeks.
