Hardened battle royalists will remember Caldera, the sandy island map of bunkers and palm trees in Call Of Duty: Warzone. It got shut down last year as Activision focused their efforts elsewhere, making the map unplayable. But you can now revisit those bullet-strewn beaches. In theory, anyway. Activision have released it as a 4GB open-source project that can be explored in a 3D model-viewing tool. That's cool. But among their reasons for doing so, there lies a predictably grubby logic: they want people to use the data to train AI.
]]>Activision are shutting down Call of Duty: Warzone Caldera later this year to "focus on future Call Of Duty content including the current Warzone free-to-play experience". Caldera, the new name for the original Warzone, was first released in March 2020, and was later renamed after Warzone 2 launched in November 2022.
]]>A new blog post detailing Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s Ricochet anti-cheat strategy has revealed that only PC players will be asked to register a phone number before they can play the game. This is different from the blanket phone registration requirements that Activision Blizzard implemented for Overwatch 2’s Defense Matrix at that game’s launch at the beginning of this month, before removing them for most players last week. Modern Warfare 2 players on both Battle.net and Steam will need to register a number.
]]>On this week's episode of the Ultimate Audio Bang, we dig deep into Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's recent multiplayer beta weekends and discuss whether Warzone needs a total revamp, how Warzone impacts the multiplayer side of things, and whether Warzone's upcoming DMZ mode may be Call Of Duty's big gambit.
]]>On this week's episode of the Ultimate Audio Bang, we get all nostalgic as we pick our favourite FPS game modes over the years. It's mainly an excuse for me for me to bring up Gears Of War and it's long-forgotten Wingman mode, which I demand make a return to the series. I also learn that Hayden likes big games, big modes, and big comradery.
]]>If you were after an unhealthy dose of the undead with your Call Of Duty: Warzone, today's the time to get stuck in as the Rebirth Of The Dead limited-time mode will arrive alongside Warzone's big Season 4 Reloaded event. Developed by Beenox, it's a revamped version of Zombie Royale with some tweaks to make it even more chaotic.
]]>On this week's episode of the Ultimate Audio Bang, we turn our attention to shooters and their demands. They all want our undivided attention and for Hayden and I, it's fast becoming a bit much. Believe it or not, we're adults with clothes to fold and ovens to pre-heat! Daily quests and inane challenges aren't bringing us back, if anything, they're beginning to drive us away.
]]>Call Of Duty: Warzone 2.0 is coming later this year, but progress and inventories won't carry across from the existing Warzone. Instead, it'll be a fresh start and will run concurrently alongside the existing game. Infinity Ward offered a few details of the new game as part of their reveal of Modern Warfare 2 earlier this evening.
]]>Quality assurance testers working for Activision Blizzard at Raven Software have voted to unionise within the Communication Workers of America, the first notable such union at a US-based studio. Three members of the Game Workers Alliance (GWA) group voted against, while 19 voted in favour. The vote means legal recognition for the group at the Call Of Duty: Warzone developers, which first organised in January in response to layoffs at the end of last year.
]]>Shareholders in Activision Blizzard approved overwhelmingly to accept Microsoft Corporation’s offer of $68.7 billion (£54.66 billion) to acquire the company at yesterday’s Special Meeting of Stockholders. More than 98% of the shares voted in favour of the buyout offer, Activision Blizzard confirmed in a statement released on their website. The largest payment for a technology company in recorded history, toppling Dell’s acquisition of EMC Data Storage from 2016, it’s now expected the deal will conclude during Microsoft’s fiscal year, which ends on June 30th 2023.
]]>The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) have ruled this week that Raven Software's 21 QA staff can vote on whether to form a union. The decision comes after months of arguments by Raven and Activision Blizzard management that the employees' petition be either denied or amended in such a way that, QA staff say, would have drastically reduced the chances of the vote being successful.
]]>Raven Software’s military battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone sees the arrival of Season 3, Classified Arms, today, which just went live at 9am PDT/5pm BST. The update is also dropping for Call of Duty: Vanguard. In addition to new guns and a special timed event featuring Godzilla and King Kong (because of course), this season also sees the debut of some new types of private matches - although Raven have qualified that the latter are temporarily disabled due to “stability issues”. At least that gives us time to download the 39GB update for Warzone, but remember to leave 13GB extra room for the patch to copy.
]]>Bestest monster frenemies King Kong and Godzilla will get to break stuff in season three of Call Of Duty: Warzone and Vanguard battle royale, Activision has announced. Cue much bellowing.
Dubbing Godzilla and Kong as ‘Titans’ of Universal Pictures’ Monsterverse, Call Of Duty is introducing the pair to the Caldera map in the time-limited Operation Monarch event beginning May 11th. According to the patch notes, Monarch is the name of the organisation that tracks down these cryptozoological Titans. Somehow there have been two movies starring the big ape-lad and the large dragon with bad breath now, one of which came out last year. I guess this is a tie-in to that one.
]]>Activision Blizzard yesterday announced that they're converting temporary QA staff in the US to full-time employees, with a pay raise and benefits to boot. Worker groups are celebrating this as a victory in their ongoing mission to force the company to improve the workplace. But one group are left out: the Raven QA staff who are currently forming a union. Actiblizz say labour law requires they do this; unions say it's an attempt to punish and divide them.
]]>A number of Activision Blizzard employees plan to stage a walkout today, whether in-person or virtually, to protest the company's plans for employees returning to the office amidst an ongoing global pandemic. The company initially announced last week that they would no longer require people be vaccinated in order to return, then seemed to quickly walk this back a bit in response to many employees saying excuse me, what. An employee group had announced a walkout before Actiblizz's change of heart, and apparently are going ahead today to continue conversations about safe workplaces and the option to work from home.
]]>Four US senators have voiced concerns about Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard for $69 billion, urging the Federal Trade Commission to consider the impact on workers before approving the proposed merger. Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Sheldon Whitehouse, and Cory Booke raised this in a joint letter to the FTC chair yesterday. Considering that Actiblizz are facing many, many, many accusations of discriminatory and abusive working conditions, and that the CEO who reportedly intervened to protect one alleged harasser is still happily with the company, they're worried that the merger might make things worse.
]]>This past Wednesday, fifteen Raven Software workers signed a letter asking the current Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to encourage Activision Blizzard to voluntarily recognise their union, Game Workers Alliance. Microsoft’s corporate vice president and general counsel Lisa Tanzi responded to the letter with a statement to The Washington Post: “Microsoft respects Activision Blizzard employees’ right to choose whether to be represented by a labor organization and we will honor those decisions.”
]]>Call Of Duty launching a new sequel every year is a tradition older than the CoD players who tell me they've had sex with my mother. But this tradition may break next year, according to an unconfirmed report. Supposedly Activision have delayed next year's game, leaving 2023 without a shiny new main series game. That doesn't mean 2023 won't have any new CoD, mind.
]]>In a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) meeting earlier this week, representatives from Raven Software and Activision Blizzard clashed over the next steps in employees' attempts to establish a union within the Quality Assurance department. Specifically, both parties disagree over who should be eligible to vote in union elections.
]]>Information started to slip out this week about the next iteration of Call Of Duty. Now it's confirmed: Infinity Ward are making Modern Warfare 2 for release later this year alongside a "new Warzone experience." Modern Warfare 2 will be a sequel to 2019's Modern Warfare reboot, and both it and the new Warzone will run on a new engine.
]]>Activision Blizzard have declined to voluntarily recognise the union forming at Raven Software's QA department, forcing workers to take the long approach. The group calling themselves the Game Workers Alliance will now have to hit up the National Labor Relations Board and run elections, but say they're still confident about unionising because, y'know, they have the support of a supermajority. "Once again, when management is given a choice, they always seem to take the low road," the group said.
]]>With quality assurance workers at Raven Software preparing to unionise, the Activision Blizzard staff who have gone on strike to help secure better treatment for the team are looking to end the strike. The strike started on December 9th following surprise layoffs at the Call Of Duty: Warzone studio's QA department, with some other teams and Actiblizz people supporting them. Unused cash raised for a strike fund will be saved for future efforts.
]]>What a ridiculous week. Activision Blizzard came in on Monday dragging a trail of lawsuits and scandal with allegations of widespread discrimination and harassment, on Tuesday were being bought by Microsoft for $69 billion (£50 billion), and now on Friday they've grown a union. 34 quality assurance testers at the Activision Blizzard studio Raven Software, who currently maintain Call Of Duty: Warzone, are forming a union named the Game Workers Alliance. They're seeking better working conditions in the wake of Raven QA layoffs.
]]>Want to know when Warzone Season 2 comes out? While Warzone Season 1 just released a new update that added the Welgun and a new operator, we’ve got our sights set on Warzone Season 2. Below, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Warzone Season 2, including the release date and what you can expect in the new season. We'll also cover what to expect in Vanguard multiplayer and zombies.
]]>Looking for the best Welgun loadout in Warzone? The new midseason addition is already one of the best Vanguard SMGs in Warzone, packaging solid damage output with near-zero recoil. The Welgun is one of the lowest recoil SMGs Warzone has ever seen, which allows it to make recoil tradeoffs in your loadout that most weapons can’t afford. Our guide will walk you through each attachment for the best Welgun Warzone loadout.
]]>In the wake of scandal and lawsuits alleging a culture of discrimination and harrassment at Activision Blizzard, Microsoft today announced they're buying the company. Wait, hang on. What. That's not what I expected when Xbox head Phil Spencer told staff he was "evaluating all aspects of [Xbox's] relationship" with Activision Blizzard. Microsoft plan to pay $68.7 billion (£50 billion) for the company, which will nab them games including Warcraft, Call Of Duty, and Overwatch. Jesus.
]]>To celebrate anime series Attack On Titan and its impending final series and Call Of Duty's next big update, they both decided that a totally normal crossover was in order. Soon, Call Of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone will play host to a cursed set of Attack On Titan cosmetics, including gun bits and an Operator skin. They are frightening and confusing. Please avert your eyes.
]]>Looking for the best Einhorn Revolving loadout in Warzone? The Vanguard shotguns are currently in a precarious state in Warzone that is out of line with the last two years of balance philosophy. Currently, each of the four shotguns can one-shot enemies under the right conditions. The Einhorn is perhaps the most powerful of them all, with a mix of range, fire rate, and accuracy that dominates close-range fights. We expect nerfs to all four Vanguard Shotguns in due time, but until then this loadout is unparalleled in Warzone.
]]>Looking for the best Gracey Auto loadout in Warzone Pacific? I can't help but smile when using the Gracey Auto. Its high fire rate makes it easier than ever to run and gun while downing enemies all over Caldera. If you want a high-speed, powerful Shotgun that will devastate nearby enemies, then the Gracey Auto is for you.
This guide covers everything you need to know to make the best Gracey Auto loadout in Warzone Pacific, so that you can destroy enemies and get plenty of wins in Caldera.
]]>Looking for the best Double Barrel loadout in Warzone Pacific? The Double Barrel is an iconic Shotgun and packs one heck of a punch. With the right attachments, it can rip through armour and down enemies in a quick, destructive burst.
This guide covers everything you need to know to make the best Double Barrel loadout in Warzone Pacific, so that you can obliterate your enemies and get some easy wins.
]]>Looking for the best Sten loadout in Warzone Pacific? The Sten is a snappy SMG that you can use to sprint around Caldera at breakneck pace. However, if you've mostly been playing with guns like the M1928 and MP40, then you might not know how to make a powerful Sten loadout. Fortunately, that's why we're here.
This guide covers everything you need to know to make the best Sten loadout in Warzone Pacific so that you can run and gun around Caldera.
]]>Looking for the best G43 loadout in Warzone Pacific? The G43 is an excellent semi-automatic medium-range Marksman Rifle that you can use to pop heads with pinpoint accuracy. However, to make it really excel in Caldera, you’ll need to find the best attachments.
This guide covers how to make the best G43 loadout in Warzone Pacific so that you can crack armour and down enemies with ease.
]]>Looking for the best Type 99 loadout in Warzone Pacific? The Type 99 is a little lighter than other Vanguard Sniper Rifles, but it still packs one heck of a punch. With the right attachments, you’ll be able to easily down and kill an enemy with just a couple of shots, making the Type 99 extremely efficient at range.
This guide covers everything you need to know to make the best Type 99 loadout in Warzone Pacific so that you can wreak havoc in Caldera.
]]>This week's episode of the Ultimate Audio Bang is both festive, but tinged with sadness. It's Imogen's final run of the pod and I'm very sad about it. But we (I) gather ourselves and chat FPS news, like how PUBG is going free to play, Overwatch actually has something new, and lots of Halo Infinite stuff. We also get one final update on Imogen's Apex Legends rank. I'd love to say it's positive, but it's actually quite crushing. Merry Christmas.
]]>Looking for the best Bren loadout in Warzone Pacific? The Bren feels like a turret that's been ripped from its station. It deals a lot of damage and absolutely shreds through opponents, but the recoil makes it less viable in the open landscapes of Caldera. Fortunately, this loadout makes the Bren much easier to control, while also improving the magazine capacity so that you can easily deal with entire squads without stopping to reload.
This guide covers everything you need to know to make the best Bren loadout in Warzone Pacific so that you can melt enemies across Caldera with ease.
]]>Looking for the best Type 11 loadout in Warzone Pacific? Your first reaction when testing the Type 11 might be to jump back and grimace. Mine certainly was. The iron sights are awkwardly stuck on the right side, making it a jarring experience compared to most other Warzone guns. Fortunately, after some time to tinker, we managed to build the best Type 11 loadout in Warzone that you can use to shred through enemies.
Our setup maintains the signature strength of an LMG, while increasing the range and accuracy to make the Type 11 more viable when fighting across the lush, open countryside of Caldera.
]]>Looking for the best Owen Gun loadout in Warzone Pacific? The Owen Gun might look and feel a little strange with its reticle on the left side, but you know what they say. Never judge a bucket o’ bullets by its cover or something like that. While it is initially jarring, there’s a lot to love with the Owen Gun. By adding the right combination of attachments to increase the fire rate, accuracy and control, you can make it an excellent close-range weapon that is the perfect partner for your trusty Sniper Rifle.
This loadout covers everything you need to know to make the best Owen Gun loadout in Warzone Pacific so that you can tear it up at close range in Caldera.
]]>Looking for the best ITRA Burst loadout in Warzone Pacific? The ITRA Burst is a burst-fire Assault Rifle that has carried over from Vanguard to Warzone in Season 1. Like Cold War’s M16, we expect the ITRA to prove very popular moving forward.
This guide covers everything you need to know to make the best ITRA Burst loadout in Warzone Pacific so that you can rack up kills and dominate in Caldera.
]]>Looking for the best AS44 loadout in Warzone Pacific? While you might be put off by intense recoil and poor accuracy, there’s a lot to love about this Assault Rifle. Sure, the STG44 might be more versatile and the Automaton is an absolute laser, but the AS44 offers high-speed shenanigans that only SMGs can rival.
This guide covers how to make the best AS44 loadout in Warzone Pacific, combining the power of an AR and the speed of an SMG to make a killer gun that really deserves a chance.
]]>While the Pacific map in Call Of Duty: Warzone ushered in a new WW2 era of beachside battle royale, it also added weapon bloom. Swings and roundabouts, or in this case, new islands and a frustrating feature that meant some of your shots wouldn't hit their target. Thankfully Raven Software realised it wasn't the most popular addition to the game and have begun the process of patching it out entirely. But it'll take time to fully remove.
]]>Looking for the best Combat Shotgun loadout in Warzone Pacific? We’ve seen Shotguns climb in the meta before and the Combat Shotgun seems poised to do it again, so you’ll need to build this loadout quickly if you want to dominate in Warzone. There are plenty of other weapons that you should try with the launch of Warzone Pacific Season 1, but the Combat Shotgun stands out as a short-range powerhouse that could devastate enemy squads and help you clutch some easy wins.
This guide covers how to make the best Combat Shotgun loadout in Warzone Pacific so that you can obliterate nearby enemies and blaze a trail to countless victories in Caldera.
]]>Looking for the best SVT-40 loadout in Warzone Pacific? While the one-shot kill potential might not carry over from multiplayer to Warzone’s armoured enemies, there’s still a lot to love with this Marksman Rifle. The SVT-40 outpaces most Sniper Rifles and deals more damage than other Vanguard Marksman Rifles, striking a strong balance between the two classes. This makes it a remarkable long-range weapon, but you’ll need to improve recoil control if you want to unlock its full potential.
This guide will cover everything you need to know to make the best SVT-40 loadout in Warzone Pacific so that you can stop staring at stats and start popping heads in Caldera.
]]>Looking for the best 3-Line Rifle loadout in Warzone Pacific? Almost every Warzone loadout needs a strong Sniper Rifle for those long-range encounters, and the 3-Line Rifle is sure to impress in this role. While it isn’t quite as snappy as the Kar98k when moving and aiming, the 3-Line Rifle will tear through enemy armour with remarkable efficiency and leave your opponents crying out for a revive.
This guide will cover how to make the best 3-Line Rifle loadout in Warzone Pacific, so that you can stop agonising over attachments and get back to cracking skulls across Caldera.
]]>Looking for the best Volk loadout in Warzone Pacific? The Volk is incredibly fast, which both helps and hinders this Assault Rifle. The immense speed makes it easier to rinse enemy squads, but it impacts the recoil control, creating a rather inaccurate weapon at medium-long range. However, with the right loadout, you can transform the Volk into a formidable weapon that will fill your enemies with bullets and lead you to victory in Caldera.
This guide will cover how to make the best Volk loadout in Warzone Pacific so that you can wipe enemy squads with ease in Caldera.
]]>Games are increasingly expensive, but there are still plenty of great experiences to be had without paying a single penny for them, just like the ones you'll find below in our list of the best free PC games you can play right now. From newer releases to old-timey classics, our unordered list is packed with the best free PC games available.
]]>Looking for the best M1 Garand loadout in Warzone Pacific? The M1 Garand delivers the most satisfying ding when you reload, and you're bound to hear it plenty as you churn out shots with this remarkable Marksman Rifle. While it doesn’t quite reach the heights of the SVT-40, the M1 Garand is sure to crack plenty of armor plates and send your enemies running for cover.
In this guide, we’ll cover how to make the best M1 Garand loadout in Warzone Pacific, so that you can dominate in Caldera and earn lots of wins in Vanguard Royale.
]]>Looking for the best STG44 loadout in Warzone Pacific? Vanguard’s first Assault Rifle is already looking enticing on Caldera. Like many Vanguard guns, it is wildly flexible. As the baseline of the Vanguard arsenal, it truly epitomizes that flexibility. You can tweak the STG in Warzone to excel as a long-range beam, close-range cannon, or something in between. Our Warzone STG44 loadout guide will break down the best build, which will serve you well in a variety of loadouts.
]]>Looking for the best MG42 loadout in Warzone Pacific? Warzone has a new map and with it a pile of new weapons to play with. The MG42 is a standout among the new LMGs. With one of the highest fire rates in the game, this hulking LMG can drop players faster than just about anything else in the category. All that power comes with a few drawbacks, however. Thankfully, our guide is here to help you get the most out of your MG42.
]]>Looking for the best M1912 loadout in Warzone Pacific? Vanguard integration day has arrived and with it a new map and a host of new weapons. The M1912 is a standout SMG, with monster magazines and a blazing-fast rate of fire. This beast of a weapon will feel comfortable right away to Warzone veterans, and is user-friendly enough for any player to master. Our Warzone Pacific M1912 loadout guide will walk you through the best attachments for this beastly close-range SMG.
]]>Looking for the best NZ-41 loadout in Warzone Pacific? Caldera is here and brings a hoard of new weapons along with it into Warzone. There are a lot of new toys out there, but some of them will feel quite familiar. The NZ-41 is a high-damage, slow-firing Assault Rifle that will make fans of guns like the CR-56 AMAX and EM2 feel right at home. With the right build, the NZ-41 is a mid to long-range beast. Our guide will break that build down.
]]>Looking for the best DP27 loadout in Warzone Pacific? Caldera is finally here and brings with it full-on Vanguard integration into Warzone. There is a mountain of new guns at your disposal, and the DP27 is well-positioned to be one of the top LMGs once the dust settles. The DP27 has solid rate of fire and damage numbers that complement some of the best range in the LMG class. Build this gun for range, and you can crush your matches. Our build will help you get there.
]]>Want to know the best BAR loadout for Call Of Duty: Warzone Pacific? The new Caldera map is here and it is radically different from Verdansk. Luckily, war never changes and your mission remains the same: kill everything and clutch that win for your squad. With the BAR, that should be pretty easy.
The BAR is a long-range Assault Rifle that will laser enemies across Caldera. This is an excellent gun to use while on the move, as you can quickly pick out targets in the distance and rinse them with bullets, while also remaining effective at medium-range. This guide will show you how to make the best BAR loadout in Call Of Duty: Warzone Pacific, so you can bag plenty of kills and keep on top of the Warzone Pacific Season 1 meta.
]]>Looking for the best Gorenko Anti-Tank Rifle loadout in Warzone Pacific? The Gorenko is one of the new weapons launching in Warzone Pacific Season 1, alongside the Cooper Carbine. These are excellent additions to Warzone Pacific that could easily shoot to the top of the meta over the next few weeks.
While the default Gorenko has sharp recoil and flinch, you can completely transform it into one of the best snipers in Warzone with the right attachments. This guide will cover everything you need to know to make the best Gorenko Anti-Tank Rifle loadout in Warzone Pacific so that you can pop heads across Caldera with ease.
]]>Looking for the best Cooper Carbine loadout in Warzone Pacific? Warzone Pacific Season 1 doesn’t just bring the new Caldera map. The Cooper Carbine is also here and it feels brilliant. With a high fire rate and very controllable levels of recoil, this could shoot to the top of the meta in the coming weeks. Warzone Pacific Season 1 is still very fresh, so we’ll need to wait and see how things look after balance patches and hotfixes are deployed, but for now, the Cooper Carbine is an absolute laser that needs a spot in your loadout.
In this guide, we’ll break down the best Cooper Carbine loadout in Warzone Pacific, so that you can destroy enemy teams and clutch plenty of wins on the new Caldera map.
]]>Looking for the best Type 100 loadout in Warzone Pacific? The Pacific update is finally here and with it a new map and wealth of weaponry. The Type 100 is one of the more interesting new SMGs in Warzone. It has solid, albeit unexceptional, base stats, but can take advantage of caliber conversions and the Vital proficiency to achieve excellent time-to-kill. Our guide will help set you up to dominate with the Type 100.
]]>Looking for the best MP40 loadout in Warzone Pacific? Vanguard integration has arrived and alongside it a new map, new modes, and a host of new weapons. The Warzone arsenal has grown again, and the MP40 is one of the most popular new additions. This slower-firing, low-recoil SMG is one of the easiest weapons to pick up and immediately dominate with. Warzone’s easiest-to-handle weapons are often among its best, and the MP40 looks to continue that trend. Our guide will arm you with everything you need to get it going.
]]>Looking for the best Automaton loadout in Warzone Pacific? The Pacific has arrived in Warzone, and with it the full arsenal of Vanguard weaponry. Among the standouts is the Automaton, which has all the makings of a long-range beast on Caldera. This Assault Rifle has a great rate of fire, massive range, and low recoil. All of that makes for an extremely consistent weapon even at 100+ meters. Here’s how to kit it out.
]]>It's a big day for Call Of Duty: Warzone, as Verdansk jets off into the sunset and Pacific-themed map Caldera takes its place. Alongside it, all of Call Of Duty: Vanguard's weapons, some dogfighting, and loads of gameplay tweaks including adjustments to loadout drops. Ricochet Anti-Cheat's kernel-level driver also arrives to further combat those pesky cheats.
]]>Yesterday, more than 60 employees of Raven Software held a walkout in protest of parent company Activision laying off around a third of the company's quality assurance team. Today, that walkout has entered its second day, and spread to the QA departments of other Activision studios including Blizzard.
]]>More than 60 developers at Call Of Duty: Warzone studio Raven Software reportedly held a walkout yesterday to protest Activision laying off quality assurance testers. On Friday, the studio let 12 contractors go due to restructuring, which is said to be around a third of the QA team.
"This has not only destroyed the morale of our workforce, but obliterated trust in the company that has been routinely asking us for patience in improving our work lives," said employee group ABetterABK.
]]>Want to know when the Last Hours Of Verdansk event starts? After months of teasing and endless theories, a brand new Warzone map is almost here. The new Caldera map launches on Wednesday 8th December, alongside a rebrand for the battle royale as it changes to Warzone Pacific Season 1 and integrates all the new Vanguard guns, operators, and perks. The new map is sure to have everyone excited, but this also brings some sad news. After countless memories spread across almost two years, Verdansk is saying goodbye. Pour one out for Verdansk everyone, because it's finally getting destroyed.
This guide will explain everything you need to know about the Last Hours Of Verdansk event, including when it starts in your time zone and how to get involved in the grand finale.
]]>Looking for all the latest info on Caldera, the new map dropping with Warzone: Pacific Season 1? Vanguard integration is just around the corner and with it Warzone’s first new full-sized map since release, Caldera. Set on an idyllic Pacific Island, Caldera brings a brand new experience for Warzone’s core Battle Royale modes, alongside a host of other playlists and features. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about Caldera leading up to the early access period on December 8. We will update this page with more information post-launch, so check back often.
]]>Looking for all the Secrets of the Pacific intel locations in Warzone’s latest event? Verdansk is going out with a bang, including the new featured event, Secrets of the Pacific. The event’s secret intel locations will introduce players to the next stage of Warzone’s story. Of course, we know you’re here for the sweet rewards, including a blueprint for the STG 44. The event ends on December 8, so time is running out. If you need to quickly track down all six pieces of intel, this guide is here to help.
]]>Activision have made a big deal of fighting cheaters with Call Of Duty: Vanguard, bragging about new anti-cheat tech Ricohet, and a new progress report on their anti-cheat efforts makes clear they really want wrong'uns gone. If you get banned for cheating, they'll ban you from the whole Call Of Duty series (well, as much as accounts allow). Eat it, nerks.
]]>This time, I've returned from a trip to Devon having spent too much time ignoring my friends and playing Hollow Knight instead. But what about FPSes? Well, I didn't play any of those. Thankfully Imogen has all of us covered on this week's episode of the Ultimate Audio Bang, with a news segment rammed with lots of exciting announcements. Namely, Apex Legends gets a new Legend and map, Halo Infinite sees a new trailer, and Call Of Duty's new anti-cheat Ricochet leaks early.
]]>Looking for the best LAPA loadout in Warzone Pacific? Treyarch and Raven Software are sending Cold War out with a bang, adding a series of unusual, interesting weapons in the final seasons. The LAPA SMG is the latest, and one of the most intriguing yet. Several of its barrel attachments alter the LAPA’s damage and fire rate. That variety makes the LAPA a very fun gun to customize and play around with. Of course, there is always a best configuration. Once you’ve had your fun and are ready to sweat, we’re here to help.
]]>This week, Activision revealed Ricochet, their new kernel-level anti-cheat that will be used for Call Of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone. They've been in a constant battle with cheaters for ages now, so it's nice to see them stepping up their anti-cheat game. Unfortunately, Ricochet might have already leaked, and it's claimed cheat-makers are currently working on reverse-engineering it.
]]>As it goes in online competitive games, Activision are in a constant battle against cheaters in Call Of Duty games. They've banned more than half a million cheaters in Call Of Duty: Warzone and yet there are always more. They've announced a new tool to help crack down: their Ricochet Anti-Cheat system. When it launches in Warzone and Call Of Duty: Vanguard it will include server-side tools along with a kernel-level driver to monitor applications interacting with the game.
]]>Looking for the best Ironhide loadout in Warzone Pacific? The new lever-action Shotgun probably won’t crack the meta, but it’s aesthetically killer. If you’re looking for something different now that the Gallo has been nerfed, the Ironhide is an excellent choice. With two-shot kill potential, it’s a menace up close. To maximize its strengths though, you’re going to need the best build.
]]>Looking for the best Grav loadout in Warzone Pacific? Warzone’s newest rifle packs a potent combination of damage and fire rate that makes for excellent time-to-kill numbers. The Grav also boasts one of the highest bullet velocities in the Assault Rifle category and is one of the only Cold War weapons with a caliber-conversion magazine. Get a handle on its beastly recoil, and the Grav has the potential to be a top-tier rifle. Here are the best ways to build it out.
]]>Looking for the best Crossbow loadout to bring into Warzone Pacific? It's certainly a unique option to consider in a game all about firearms and high tech weaponry. Still there's fun to be had when wielding this modern take on a medieval weapon, and it's more than capable of one-shotting enemies if you have the skills to wield it. Just don't take the Crossbow into Warzone with the expectation of dominating. It's a novelty at best, and you should be using the best guns in Warzone if your goal is to win.
]]>Looking for the best SKS loadout to bring into Warzone Pacific? It certainly offers a unique role as a Marksman Rifle with its semi-automatic fire rate capability. The SKS performs the odd role of being underpowered compared to Sniper Rifles, and slow to shoot compared to Tactical Rifles, but you may see that as a worthwhile tradeoff for times when Warzone matches require you to play a ranged support role that can consistently land accurate shots. For this reason, we've put together what we consider to be the best SKS loadout to bring into Warzone.
]]>Predictably, Imogen and I begin this week's episode of Ultimate Audio Bang by getting excited about Deathloop before realising that there's plenty of other newsy bits to cover. Listen to get our hot thoughts on the Call Of Duty: Vanguard reveal, Battlefield 2042's delay, the Overwatch League using an early build of Overwatch 2 in 2022, and plenty more shootery things.
]]>Long gone are the days when the best battle royale games were all about picking up colourful guns in an ever-shrinking safe zone. There are still plenty that fit that description, of course, but now we have battle royales about swinging swords, wobbly beans, and wrestling, too, giving us a huge variety to choose from. The best battle royales all have one thing in common, though: they're all about being the last person (or people, for team games) standing. Oh, and you usually battle it out in weird and wonderful costumes.
]]>Looking for the best Type 63 loadout to bring into Warzone Pacific? This Tactical Rifle has excellent damage that allows it to quickly kill with several well-placed shots. Thanks to its available attachments, it can easily outmatch some of the best SMGs in Warzone. This loadout capitalizes on that potential so that you can bring the Type 63 into any close-quarters Warzone engagement with the confidence that you'll come out on top.
]]>Looking for the best R1 Shadowhunter Crossbow loadout to bring into Warzone Pacific? Then you must be looking to score some flashy kills and to troll some enemies. In truth, this crossbow has great damage potential, but its slow firerate and limited range are far too impractical to be useful in Warzone. If you're trying to figure out how to get better at this battle royale, you should skip this weapon and check out our guide on the best guns in Warzone. For those determined to become elite archers, we've still got you covered.
]]>Call Of Duty: Warzone is headed to the Pacific for its next map. It'll launch alongside Call Of Duty: Vanguard, and the first footage of the new locale was shown during tonight's Vanguard multiplayer reveal. You can watch the full video below, which has details of new modes and maps that will be included in this weekend's beta.
]]>Looking for the best MG34 loadout to bring into Warzone Pacific? This WWII classic still has the potential to hang with the best LMGs in Warzone if you snap on the right attachments. The MG34 particularly excels at greater ranges, provided you use this specific Warzone loadout to tame its recoil. The result? Plenty of bullets on target.
]]>Looking for the best M82 loadout in Warzone Pacific? This hard-hitting semi-automatic Sniper Rifle hearkens back to the Barret .50s of the original Modern Warfare trilogy and is a ton of fun in Warzone. It fills an entirely unique niche in the Sniper Rifle class, splitting the difference in bullet velocity between extreme range kings like the ZRG and faster-handling weapons like the Swiss K31.
However, the M82 is also semi-automatic, which makes it a touch more forgiving than any of these alternatives. With one-shot potential and quick follow-ups to missed headshots, the M82 is perhaps the most underrated Sniper Rifle in Warzone. If you want to give it try and see for yourself, this guide will give you all the knowledge you need to take on Verdansk.
]]>Looking for the best M91 LMG loadout to bring into Warzone Pacific? This LMG has long flown under the radar due to its average stats, but it can be a decent choice in Warzone if you prefer easy-to-use weapons. This M91 loadout has a 100 round magazine by default, sound suppression, moderately high bullet velocity, decent range, and low recoil. The lower rate of fire, slower ADS time, and limited movement speed leave something to be desired of the M91, but you're sure to rack up some satisfying kills in Warzone with this loadout once you adapt your playstyle to its strengths.
]]>Looking for the best SA87 loadout to bring into Warzone Pacific? Perhaps you've realized that this LMG is a low-key beast, capable of performance similar to that of the popular CR-56 AMAX and RAM-7, both of which are among the best Assault Rifles in the game. The SA87 boasts competitive ADS times, general movement capabilities, a respectable rate of fire, superior recoil, and the capacity for larger magazines. With the right SA87 loadout, you can be a dominant force in Warzone.
]]>Looking for the best Model 680 loadout to bring into Warzone Pacific? Look no further. We've put together a loadout to help you elevate this pump-action clunker into something with more range that you can still run and gun with in Warzone. The best part? You'll put on a fiery show for your enemies and do some damage over time to potentially finish off foes.
]]>Looking to create a viable Holger-26 loadout to use in Warzone Pacific? The Holger-26 LMG is a particularly cool looking weapon to use in Warzone due to its modern profile and aggressive styling. It packs a 100 round magazine, a decent rate of fire, and nearly the lowest LMG ADS and reload times. Snap on the right attachments, and you'll have a weapon that deals great mid-range damage in addition to limited long-range capabilities.
]]>Looking for a strong M60 loadout to bring into Warzone Pacific? The M60 is a generally famous LMG, partially thanks to the Rambo movies, which might put it on your list of guns to use in Warzone. It features the highest headshot damage of any LMG and a hefty 100 round magazine by default, but it's far from being one of the best LMGs in Warzone. The slower rate of fire and and strong horizontal recoil put it at a disadvantage in more than a few scenarios. As such, you'll want to compensate for those weaknesses with the right attachments, Perks, Equipment, and strategies.
]]>Looking for the best RAAL loadout in Warzone Pacific?The RAAL LMG has finally arrived! This heavy-hitter once appeared alongside the CX-9 as floor loot due to a bug. Now, it’s finally available to unlock, customize, and use as part of your Warzone loadout. However, it’s an unusual weapon with several unique attachments, so the builds aren’t at all copy-paste. With the right loadout though, it just might be one of the best guns in Warzone.
]]>If you're looking to optimise your Marshal, then read on... The Marshal is an early Season 5 addition to Warzone, and it’s a fun one. This handgun is really a tiny shotgun, with all the expected properties. It has options for Dragon’s Breath Rounds and Akimbo, so there’s a lot of fun to be had even if it won’t be meta. If you want to give the Marshal a try, we’re here to help with our guide to the best Marshal loadout in Warzone Pacific.
]]>Looking for the best Tec-9 loadout in Warzone Pacific? The Tec-9 released as Warzone's third SMG in a row with a name ending in 9. Odd naming coincidences aside, this Season 5 weapon is completely unique. By default, the Tec-9 fires in semi-automatic. However, it has attachments that make it fire in burst or full-auto. There are going to be a lot of interesting builds for this gun, but if you want to dominate with the Tec-9 right away, we’ve got you covered with our guide to the best Tec-9 loadout in Warzone!
]]>Looking for the best EM2 loadout in Warzone Pacific? The EM2 Assault Rifle dropped into Warzone alongside Cold War Season 5, and it is beastly. This is a slower firing rifle, but it hits really, really hard. Stay on target, and you can melt enemies. To do that, you’ll need our guide to the best EM2 loadout in Warzone!
]]>Wanna equip the best possible Streetsweeper? Read on. Oh, shotguns. At times, they have dominated the landscape of Warzone Pacific. The Streetsweeper had its time in the sun earlier in 2021, but it’s no longer the monster it was. Don’t fret though; the Streetsweeper can still clean out a building like no other. If you want to revisit it, we’ve got you covered with our guide to the best Streetsweeper loadout in Warzone.
]]>Looking to build the best Fennec set up? We've got you covered. The Fennec is a buzzsaw of an SMG, boasting one of the highest fire rates in Warzone. While it has some issues with bullet velocity and ammo economy, the Fennec erases enemies if you’re on target. This is a super fun off-meta SMG to play around with. If you want to give the Fennec a try, we’ve got you covered with this guide to the best Fennec loadout in Warzone Pacific.
]]>Looking for the best RPD loadout in Warzone? The RPD is one of the lowest-recoil LMGs in Warzone. This thing doesn’t exactly do a ton of damage, but with accuracy like this and LMG magazine sizes that hardly matters. You can put so many shots on target without reloading that teams will just melt before your eyes. If you want to try out this incredibly precise weapon, we’re here to help with our guide to the best RPD loadout in Warzone Pacific.
]]>Wanna get the best possible Pelington 703 set up? We've got what you need. The Pelington 703 is a perfectly usable Sniper Rifle in Warzone, but it’s a little unclear what its role is supposed to be right now. Its stats are virtually identical to the mighty Swiss K31 in every category… except chest damage, where the Swiss K31 does a whopping 68 more damage per hit. Still, the Pelington can one-shot headshot any enemy at any range, and that’s enough to make it viable. If you prefer the look and feel of this weapon, we’ve got you covered with our guide to the best Pelington loadout in Warzone Pacific.
]]>Need to build the perfect CX-9 set up? We've got you covered. The CX-9 SMG in Warzone is beastly. This compact Modern Warfare weapon has a ludicrous rate of fire and can melt enemies at close range. It has some unique attachments though, so if you've unlocked the CX-9 but aren't sure how to build it we’re here to help with our guide to the best CX-9 loadout in Warzone Pacific.
]]>Wanna know how to set up a Bruen MK9? Look no further. The Bruen Mk9 once dominated Warzone’s landscape, back in the now ancient days of Modern Warfare. Players all across Verdansk were running around laserbeaming each other with its signature 60 Round Magazine. Nowadays, the Bruen is built a bit differently but is still surprisingly strong in Warzone. Revisit this old classic with our guide to the best Bruen loadout in Warzone Pacific!
]]>The mythical CX-9 SMG has finally been added to Warzone! This compact Modern Warfare weapon has been in the game files for a while now, and once briefly appeared as floor loot due to a bug. Now, it’s finally available for all players to unlock in Warzone and Modern Warfare multiplayer. If you need help acquiring it, we’ve got you covered with our guide on how to unlock the CX-9 in Warzone.
]]>Looking for the best QBZ loadout in Warzone Pacific? While it hasn't quite caught up in popularity to the Krig 6, the QBZ has similarly low recoil and better best-case time-to-kill. Where it suffers is its lower stomach and limb damage, which make it a bit less consistent. You need to be precise to make it strong, but that is easy on a gun this accurate. If you’re unfamiliar and want to try the QBZ out, this guide will give you all the tools you need.
]]>Looking to improve your MP7 loadout? Then read on. The MP7 was one of the first meta dominators in Call of Duty: Warzone. This compact SMG has always had the fire rate and recoil stability to keep up with the competition. Now in Season 4 Reloaded, the MP7 is the strongest it has been in a long time after avoiding the nerfs that hit so many other SMGs. It has great damage up close and the flexibility to work as a sniper support. So, let’s dive into the best MP7 loadouts in Warzone Pacific.
]]>Looking for the best Tactical Rifle in Warzone? Tactical Rifles in Warzone have been through a rollercoaster in the meta. They completely dominated the early days of Cold War integration, but have since fallen out of favor. They’re still good weapons though and can be a fun switch from the full-automatic beams in the Assault Rifle category.
]]>FPS games are a classic PC gaming staple, and whether you've been playing them since the 90s or started your journey more recently with the boom in battle royales, there are plenty to choose from when it comes to the all-time greats. To help you narrow down what to play next, we've created this list of the best FPS games to play right now, from single-player epics to team-based shooters you can play with mates. Heck, some don't even necessarily have guns in them at all, and you may find the odd boomerang or bow in here too.
]]>Looking to optimise your OTs 9 setup? The OTs 9, a midseason addition to Warzone from Season 4 Reloaded, is a seriously powerful SMG. While a small magazine might hold it back slightly in Trios and Quads, the OTs 9 is utterly dominant in Solo and Duo modes. If you haven’t unlocked this little monster yet, check out our guide on how to unlock the OTs 9 in Warzone and Black Ops: Cold War multiplayer. Make sure you grab it soon, because this is one of the best SMGs in Warzone Pacific.
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