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.
]]>Look, who knows when we’ll see Fallout 5 - there’s an increasingly less-than-zero chance we’ll all be living in a real post-apocalyptic nuclear wasteland by the time Bethesda get around to revealing anything, if their deliberately slow approach to The Elder Scrolls 6 (it’s been nearly THIRTEEN years since Skyrim) is much to go by. Still, even without a full sequel, Fallout is all around us - in multiple seasons of a television show, in Fortnite, and now in Call of Duty.
]]>The classic anime series Gundam examines the traumatic experience of war, particularly the unalterable effect it has on those young soldiers forced to participate in the horrors of fighting for their life while taking the lives of others using weapons of inhuman strength and devastation. Which clearly makes it the perfect fit for a bit of upcoming DLC for military-fetishising interactive gun range Call of Duty.
]]>Activision have revealed what's coming to Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone 2 in its upcoming Season 3 update. For Modern Warfare 3, there's a slew of new and remastered 6 vs 6 maps, new modes, and Zombies story additions. As for Warzone, highlights include the return of fan-favourite Rebirth Island, biometric scanners, new perks, and four new weapons. Let me break the details down for you, like how I used to break my friends' spirits by sprinting at enemies without communicating my intentions, going down, then spectating as they attempted to pick up the pieces.
]]>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.
]]>Call Of Duty: Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 drop into their second season on February 15th, and we now have our first look at Warzone 2’s newest map and modes. In a series of Twitter posts, Activision announced a new, free-to-play “small map” called Ashika Island. Warzone’s new map will feature a brand new mode DMZ, alongside the returning mode Resurgence - a slimmer BR that cuts the lobby size down from 150 to 50 players, and enables respawns. Ashika Island and the new modes will launch alongside Season 02 on February 15th.
]]>Call Of Duty: Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer both begin Season 02 on February 15th, and the battle royale will see the return of the first Warzone’s 1v1 Gulag. Raven Software and Infinity Ward have shared details about how that’s going to work in a new blog post, along with some info about more changes to battle royale, DMZ, and Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer. The post doesn’t go over incoming maps, modes, and features that players can expect to see in Season 02, but the devs say they’ll be sharing more on those nearer to the new season’s kick-off time.
]]>Warzone 2's second season will drop on February 15th, and bring it with it new content and several changes to Call Of Duty's battle royale mode. One of those changes is being celebrated by the community: the return of the first game's 1v1 Gulag fights.
]]>These honourable mentions lists are a lovely little wrap up of games we couldn't squeeze into the 2022 Advent Calendar, and mine is also a useful reminder that I didn't just spend the entire year playing Elden Ring. Lots of time was spent as a lowly tarnished, getting smacked around by big fucken madlads with a dragon for an arm, sure. But I also got lost in a thrilling narrative adventure, laughed at flatulent renditions of our national anthem, swept up loot in Al Mazrah, and became enamoured with a lil gator. Here's to 2022, everyone.
]]>Guides work is a very strange beast, and one that we don't talk about as often as we maybe should. By its nature, we here in guidestown can feel a bit isolated from the rest of RPS. Our guides aren't very visible to our regular readers. No one hops onto a website like this and says to themselves, "Well now! I wonder what guides have been written today that I can spend my time reading through!". The vast majority of people who read our guides come straight from a Google search into something specific like "Can I romance Yennefer and Triss at the same time?" (spoiler alert: you can, but it may not end well for you).
Because we operate so much behind the scenes, it's easy to miss some of the amazing stuff that the team did in guidestown this year. It ain't easy, writing a walkthrough or how-to that's useful for the reader while simultaneously appeasing those nebulous and mercurial SEO gods. But 2022 has been a stonkingly good year for guides, and I'd love to take a little bit of time to shine a light on some of the things we're most proud of having achieved this year - and to toast what will hopefully be another smashing year for guides in 2023!
]]>Call Of Duty: Warzone 2 devs Infinity Ward have locked down DMZ mode's recently opened Building 21 after a "significant infiltration", but say it’ll be operational again within the week. For now, the keycards needed to enter Building 21 are disabled. It seems like these keycards may have been the reason for the lockdown, although Infinity Ward have yet to explain just why Building 21 is shutting its doors temporarily. The lockdown was announced in a tweet, which only cryptically referred to the cause.
]]>Shipmas arrives in Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 tomorrow, with the game’s Christmas update for multiplayer. The reimagined version of the classic Shipment map - introduced with last week’s Season 01 Reloaded midseason update - will be festooned with decorations, along with the bodies of your enemies. COD now has its own Santa, too, and I wouldn’t want to tangle with him. You can see what I mean, and catch a glimpse of the holiday version of Shipment, by watching the trailer below.
]]>It’s midseason update time for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and free to play battle royale Warzone 2, with the latter’s DMZ mode now letting you swap teams if things aren’t going so well. Been taken down in Warzone 2 but none of your squadmates are around to help? Or perhaps you’re just a bit fed up of waiting for them to revive you? Well, since the Season 01 Reloaded update arrived, you now have the option to ask enemy players for help and get to join their team if they do. There’s a whole bunch more stuff in the update including the new version of the Shipment map for Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer, which you take a look at in the video below.
]]>Looking for the best Chimera loadout in Warzone 2? The Chimera is the latest gun to arrive in Warzone 2, and as you can see in our guide on the best Assault Rifles, it certainly isn't meta. That doesn't mean that it's completely useless, though, and we're here to show you how to create the perfect Chimera setup.
Below, we'll break down the best Chimera loadout in Warzone 2, including the best attachments, secondary weapon, perks, and equipment that you need to make the best Chimera class setup.
]]>Looking for the best Minibak loadout in Warzone 2? The Minibak might not be the fastest SMG in Warzone 2, but it's an excellent medium-range weapon with a huge 64 Round Mag that's well suited to Warzone 2. If you want to tweak the Minibak to make it even stronger while beaming squads in Al Mazrah, then you're in the right place.
In this guide, we'll break down the best Minibak loadout in Warzone 2. We'll cover the best attachments for the Minibak, along with the secondary weapon, perks, and equipment that you should use in your Minibak build.
]]>Looking for the best MX9 loadout in Warzone 2? We're pretty hard on the MX9 in our list of the best SMGs in Warzone 2, as its small magazine, poor control, and low bullet velocity make it difficult to contend in the current meta. However, that doesn't mean it's impossible to use. With the right attachments, you can even turn the MX9 into a rather formidable weapon. Sure, it might not match the FSS Hurricane, but it'll at least feel better while grinding for gold camos.
In this guide, we'll break down the best MX9 loadout in Warzone 2. This includes the best attachments for your MX9 build, along with the secondary weapon, perks, and equipment that you'll need.
]]>Looking for the best Lachmann-762 loadout in Warzone 2? The Lachmann-762 is one of the best Battle Rifles in Warzone 2, offering high damage that can drop enemies in just a few shots. It's the ideal weapon if you're new to Al Mazrah and struggling to land shots from longer distances, as the higher fire rate compared to other long-range rifles makes the Lachmann-762 much more forgiving.
In this guide, we'll break down the best Lachmann-762 loadout in Warzone 2. That includes not only the best attachments, but also the secondary weapon, perks, and equipment that you need in your Lachmann-762 build.
]]>Looking for the best Lockwood Mk2 loadout in Warzone 2? With high damage at range and remarkable accuracy, the Lockwood Mk2 is one of the best Marksman Rifles in Warzone 2. It's a formidable weapon that can split skulls from a distance, but also quite forgiving in the hands of new players thanks to its fast rechambering speed.
In this guide, we'll break down the best Lockwood Mk2 loadout in Warzone 2. We'll cover the best attachments, along with the secondary weapon, perks, and equipment that you should use in your Lockwood Mk2 build.
]]>Looking for the best Kastov 545 loadout in Warzone 2? The Kastov 545 might not be the best Assault Rifle in Warzone 2, but a few attachments can convert it into a serious powerhouse. If you're here to test out this weapon, or just make it as good as possible for the gold camo grind, you might be surprised at just how strong it can feel with a few tweaks.
In this guide, we'll break down the best Kastov 545 loadout in Warzone 2. We'll include the best attachments, secondary weapon, perks, and equipment that you need to use in your Kastov 545 build, so you can transform this mediocre AR into a fantastic killing machine.
]]>Looking for the best Lockwood 300 loadout in Warzone 2? The Lockwood 300 is a tricky weapon to get right in Warzone 2, with just two shells to use between reloads. While its default state isn't an ideal weapon to wield in Al Mazrah, our best Lockwood 300 loadout shows you how to get more out of this Shotgun and make it viable while grinding for gold camos.
In this guide, we'll break down the best Lockwood 300 loadout, covering the best attachments, secondary weapon, perks, and equipment that you need in your Lockwood 300 build.
]]>Looking for the best Lachmann-556 loadout in Warzone 2? There are more than a few familiar faces hiding behind the unfamiliar weapon names of Warzone 2. The Lachmann-556 may not seem particularly special at first, but when you realise that it is Warzone 2's version of the Grau - one of the most infamously powerful rifles from the original Warzone - you might want to pay a bit more attention to its capabilities.
Below we'll explore the attachments you need to put together the best Lachmann-556 loadout in Warzone 2 right now. We'll go over the reasoning behind why these attachments make the Lachmann-556 one of the best Assault Rifles in Warzone 2; and we'll also delve into some recommendations for secondary weapons, Perks, and Equipment to help round off your class setup.
]]>Looking for the best FTAC Recon loadout in Warzone 2? Battle Rifles on the whole aren't in the greatest of states right now in Warzone 2. Acting as a sort of mid-point between Assault Rifles and Marksman Rifles (which themselves are a hybrid of ARs and Snipers), a lot of Battle Rifles just don't seem to pack the kind of punch needed to down enemies at competitive times in Warzone 2.
The exception is the FTAC Recon, a punchy rifle which sacrifices magazine capacity in order to be the best-in-class for both damage and fire rate. With the right build, the FTAC Recon can eliminate squads with amazing efficiency.
Below we'll walk you through the very best FTAC Recon loadout we've found so far in Warzone 2.0. We'll go over the ideal attachments to use with the FTAC Recon, along with other recommendations for the best Perks, Equipment, and secondary weapons to use to round off your FTAC Recon class setup.
]]>Looking for the best PDSW 528 loadout in Warzone 2? SMGs aren't quite as prevalent in the loadouts and class setups of Warzone 2 as they are in the closer-quarters fights of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, but they're still very much part of the meta.
Even the loweliest of SMGs can rip holes through an armoured enemy at close range, and while the PDSW 528 may not be the best SMG in Warzone 2, it's certainly far from the worst. And it only gets better when you start adding the below attachments.
In this guide we'll walk you through how to craft the very best PDSW 528 loadout in Warzone 2, so you can easily tear through enemies with the PDSW's high damage per shot. We'll also go over a few recommendations when it comes to Perks, Equipment and secondary weapons to use alongside the PDSW 528.
]]>Looking for the best RPK loadout in Warzone 2? By stats alone, the RPK doesn't set itself apart from the other Light Machine Guns available to players in Warzone 2. In fact, when you compare their default models, the RPK comes up rather short. But that's not quite the whole story.
As it turns out, players are discovering that the RPK has the rather unique ability to turn itself into something more like an Assault Rifle - but with the stopping power and range of an LMG. If that sounds like a potent combo to you, then read on to find out how to put together the best RPK loadout and class setup in Warzone 2 right now.
]]>Warzone 2 is many things: battle royale, free-to-play, chock-full of guns. One thing I hadn’t thought of it as, at least until now, was a dance simulator, but then I’ve never used Tiktok. A cunning Warzone 2 player has managed to convince the enemy team to abandon their hostilities and indulge in a spot of shuffling to DJ Casper’s classic turn of the millennium hit Cha Cha Slide. It’s an odd choice, particularly considering they’re jumping around in a cemetery, but each to their own.
]]>Battle royales can be very confusing, what with all the running and gunning. What if you could just lie there and let the weapons deal with all that shooting hassle by themselves? One Warzone 2 player happened across exactly that scenario, but it didn’t do them much good. Appearances can be deceiving though, so it’s not entirely clear how a gun can start shooting itself. That sure does seem buggy.
]]>Warzone 2 deployed less than a week ago, and players are already experiencing déjà vu because of an outbreak of invisible players. This isn’t the first time the Warzone series has been affected by glitchy, unseen combatants, but we don’t have any answers yet for why it’s happening again. The invisibility glitch had attention drawn to it over the weekend, when streamer SuperEv shared a video of being taken out by another player who didn’t seem to be there. The Warzone 2.0 Trello board listing known issues with the game doesn’t show any mention of known invisibility bugs yet, so stay frosty.
]]>How can you get more Double XP Tokens in Warzone 2? There are a few different types of Experience (XP) that you can earn in Warzone 2. Regular XP will upgrade your account level, while Weapon XP unlocks new attachments for the weapons you use. There's even Battle Pass XP, which will help you to unlock more rewards with the new Warzone 2 Battle Pass system.
To help you earn all these different kinds of XP as quickly as possible, you should use Warzone 2's consumable Double XP Tokens to - yes, you guessed it - double the rate at which you acquire that kind of XP. In this guide we'll explain how to get and use Double XP Tokens of different types so that you can level up faster than the competition and earn all the top weapons and loot before anyone else.
]]>Looking for the best TAQ-56 loadout in Warzone 2? The TAQ-56 might not top our list of the best Assault Rifles in Warzone 2, but it's still a formidable weapon that we can shape into something special. To do so, we've done a bunch of testing to find the best TAQ-56 attachments, and we've put them together to create the best TAQ-56 loadout in Warzone 2.
Below, we'll break down the best TAQ-56 build in Warzone 2, so that you can turn this AR into a smooth and powerful killing machine. We'll also cover the best secondary weapon, perks, and equipment that you should use to fill out your TAQ-56 class setup.
]]>Want to know more about the Warzone 2 Nuke? Nukes are one of the most exciting killstreaks in Call Of Duty's yearly multiplayer, but now you can Nuke the map in Warzone 2. The chaos this brings to Warzone 2's battle royale is unquestionable, so it's no surprise many players are desperate for details on how to access this destructive game-ending weapon.
In this guide, we'll explain exactly how to get the Nuke in Warzone 2, detailing every step you need to take to embark on the Champion's Quest contract that will unlock the Tactical Nuke for you in-game.
]]>How can I unlock all Operators in Warzone 2? Operators are your playable characters in Warzone 2 and Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Even though we're only at the start of Season One, there are already over 30 Operators for you to choose between. However, only a small handful are available by default, with the rest being unlocked either via paid add-ons or by completing in-game feats.
On this page, we've collected information about every Operator you can currently play as in Warzone 2 and MW2, along with a brief explainer of the unlock requirements for each one.
]]>Want to know how to get the gold camo in Warzone 2? The gold camo is locked behind a series of challenges in Warzone 2, and completing them is a good sign that you've become skilled with a particular gun.
The gold camo is available for every weapon in Warzone 2, so you can add some glitz and glamour to everything in your arsenal, but you'll need to earn it for each weapon separately. That's going to take a while, but by the end you'll be able to display just how good you are at COD. Or, just how much time you have to grind through challenges.
In this guide, we'll break down how to get the gold camo in Warzone 2, covering the process that you'll need to follow regardless of which weapon you're using. We'll also provide some tips on how to get the gold camo quickly in Warzone 2.
]]>Want to know the best Vaznev-9K loaodut in Warzone 2? If you're after a snappy SMG that's perfect for quickly rinsing enemies in Warzone 2, few weapons are more suited to the task than the Vaznev-9K. That's only the start, though, as the best Vaznev-9K attachments transform this lightning fast gun into a short-mid range laser that'll beam enemies with ease.
]]>Looking for the best VEL 46 loadout in Warzone 2? You've good reasons to do so, after all. The VEL 46 is one of the lightest and nimblest options in Warzone 2 if you're looking for a weapon that can deal huge damage at close range.
It's by no means the most accurate or verstile in its class, but with its fantastic reload speeds and high rate of fire, it's very well suited to mowing down groups of enemies at a time. Below we'll walk you through the best VEL 46 loadout and build we've found in Warzone 2, with suggestions for attachments, secondary weapons, perks, and equipment to go alongside one of the best SMGs in Warzone 2.
]]>How do you download Warzone 2 on PC? It's a simple question that should have a simple answer, but there's been a lot of confusion about how to download Call Of Duty's new free-to-play Battle Royale since it was automatically built into the pre-existing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 launcher.
Whether you own Modern Warfare 2 or not, you can indeed download Warzone 2 on any platform - and in this guide we'll explain exactly how. Follow the below steps to learn how to download Warzone 2 for free on Steam or Battle.NET.
]]>Looking for the best BAS-P loadout in Warzone 2? The BAS-P is one of the new weapons in Warzone 2 Season 1, and it's a decent little gun with great accuracy. That makes it a perfect choice for short-medium range, and our BAS-P build will make it even more optimal at range.
In this guide, we'll break down the best BAS-P loadout in Warzone 2, including the best BAS-P attachments and the best secondary weapon to use alongside it.
]]>Want to know more about contracts in Warzone 2? Contracts are an easy way to gain an advantage in Warzone 2, with each offering some nice rewards, such as extra cash, or some important intel. Contracts are dotted around Al Mazrah and highlighted on the map with various icons. Following these icons will lead you to a pick up, which will start the contract and give you an objective to complete. If you want to know which Warzone 2 contracts give the best rewards, you're in the right spot.
In this guide, we'll break down all Warzone 2 contracts, explaining what they entail and the rewards that they offer upon completion.
]]>Want to learn how to unlock the SP-R 208 in Warzone 2? The SP-R 208 is our favourite Marksman Rifle in Warzone 2, but adding it to your multiplayer loadout takes a little bit of work. Unlocking this gun requires you to navigate COD's new weapon platform system (shared between Warzone 2 and Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2), which some players have found unnecessarily complicated.
Read on for a clear set of instructions on all the ways you can unlock the SP-R 208 in Warzone 2 or MW2.
]]>What are AQ Soldier Kills in Warzone 2? If you've played a Warzone 2 match and either died or survived, you may have seen that at the very end of the match a table of stats appears on-screen showing various statistics for each member of your squad, such as damage dealt and kills. One of these stats is called "AQ Soldier Kills", and it's led to a fair bit of confusion around what AQ Soldiers actually are.
Read on for a full understanding of what AQ Soldier Kills actually are in Warzone 2, and why you might want to track down and kill the various AQ Soldiers dotted about Al Mazrah in each match. We'll also explore where to go in order to get more AQ Soldier Kills in Warzone 2.
]]>When will the Chimera be unlockable in Warzone 2? The Chimera is one of the most desirable new weapons added in Warzone 2. Although it's technically classed as an assault rifle, the Chimera is technically more of a hybrid between the former category and an SMG, meaning that it packs quite the unique punch.
However, players getting into Warzone 2 (or Season One of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2) have been a bit confused by the status of the Chimera, since there's currently no way to properly unlock it in-game. Read on below for a full explainer of what's going on with the Chimera, as well as how and when you'll be able to unlock it.
]]>How do you get Battle Tokens in Warzone 2? Warzone 2 turned a lot of heads with its unusual new Battle Pass system, which allows you to earn rewards in non-linear ways by following different paths through a tactical map. To unlock each reward, however, you'll need to earn Battle Tokens.
There are a few different ways to get your hands on Battle Tokens in Warzone 2, and we'll go over each of those options below. We'll also explain how you can use those Battle Tokens to redeem rewards from the Battle Pass screen.
]]>Looking for the best Battle Rifle in Warzone 2? Battle Rifles lie in between ARs and the other high-powered long-range weaponry in Warzone 2, offering decent damage at medium-long range. They don't offer the one-hit kills that you might get with other rifles, but you can rely on them for a snappy 2-3 shot kill that's a little more forgiving thanks to their higher fire rates. If you find yourself stuck in close-quarters, you can even activate a full-auto mode to quickly rinse your opponents.
In this guide, we'll break down the best Battle Rifle in Warzone 2. We'll then rank every Battle Rifle in Warzone 2 Season 1 from best to worst, before explaining the strengths and weaknesses of each further down.
]]>Looking for the best LMG in Warzone 2? When facing an entire enemy squad in Warzone 2, there are few weapons more capable of ripping them apart and keeping you alive than an LMG. The best LMG doesn't just have power, though. In Warzone 2, you'll want something that's accurate and easy to control, so that you can beam enemies from a distance across the open expanses of Al Mazrah.
In this guide, we'll break down the best LMG in Warzone 2. You'll then find a ranked list of every LMG in Warzone 2, followed by a brief description of each to explain the pros and cons of each.
]]>Want to learn how to unlock the M13B in Warzone 2? The M13B Assault Rifle is proving the most elusive of the new weapons introduced in Warzone 2 at launch. Even Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 players have to follow a very specific path if they want to unlock this weapon without parting with extra real-world cash for it.
Read on for instructions on exactly what you need to do in order to unlock the M13B in Warzone 2.
]]>Wondering how the new Warzone 2 Battle Pass works? I don't think people were expecting quite so many changes to Warzone 2 from its predecessor that didn't revolve around guns and gameplay. As well as the new DMZ mode and a whole new loadout drop system, Infinity Ward have given us a new type of Battle Pass with Warzone 2. And it's a map.
The Battle Pass map is broken into multiple sectors, with each sector containing five different rewards for earning experience and levelling up. It's certainly a more complex system than most Battle Passes in games, but fear not! We’ll explain the Warzone 2.0 Battle Pass below, including the different tiers, rewards, and battle pass weapons.
]]>Wondering how to get loadouts in Warzone 2? Infinity Ward have made a fair few important changes between their original Battle Royale and the brand new Warzone 2, including the process of getting your hands on full custom loadouts in the middle of a match.
Primary weapons are available to purchase at Buy Stations, but you can't buy the rest of your loadout with it. So what's the point of customising your secondary weapon, equipment, and perks between games?
The answer is: you can get full loadouts in Warzone 2, and it's a very good idea to do so, because it'll give you the best chance of earning a victory royale. Below we'll walk you through how to get loadouts in Warzone 2, to clear up any confusion you might have on the matter.
]]>Want to learn how to unlock the Victus XMR in Warzone 2? The Victus XMR is a sniper rifle released simultaneously in Warzone 2 and Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 as part of the games' Season 1 update. It's not the easiest weapon to master, but in the right hands it can be one of the deadliest guns in the game.
Not everyone wants to play COD as a sniper, but if you do, you'll no doubt want to add the Victus XMR to your loadout options. But with Warzone 2's overhaul of the series' battle pass system, it might not be entirely clear what the quickest path is to unlocking this weapon. Read on below for instructions on how to work through the Season 1 battle pass to unlock the Victus XMR.
]]>Want to learn how to unlock the BAS-P in Warzone 2? The BAS-P is a submachine gun introduced with Warzone 2, and will also be available to Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 players as part of the game's Season 1 content. While technically a brand-new gun, longtime players might recognise BAS-P as a new name for the KF5 (last seen in 2014's Call Of Duty: Advanced Warfare 2).
With SMGs doing very well in both Warzone 2 and MW2's meta right now, you'll likely want to get your hands on this weapon as soon as possible. And with the launch of Warzone 2, the Call Of Duty franchise has significantly overhauled its battle pass system, and the BAS-P won't be obtainable by simply working through BP tiers like it would have been in the past. Read on below if you need some pointers on working through the new battle pass to unlock the BAS-P as quickly as possible.
]]>Which are the best guns in Warzone 2 right now? Warzone 2 marks the new era of Call Of Duty's Battle Royale games, and sees its players dropping into gigantic 150-player battles with an impressive armoury of several dozen high-powered rifles and guns.
With such a large selection of guns on offer, you may need some help deciding which ones to call into your next match. So we've put together the below list of the 10 best guns in Warzone 2 at the moment. These guns are all extremely effective in different situations, and below we'll walk you through each one in turn and what makes them so powerful, so you can better understand the weapons you're using and the weapons you'll be going up against in future matches.
]]>Want to view and compare the ironsights of every gun in Warzone 2? Ironsights are an often-overlooked aspect of a weapon's effectiveness in Call Of Duty games, but they're still an important consideration. If a gun in Warzone 2 has good ironsights, that means you don't need to add a better sight attachment to it, which frees up one attachment slot for improving another aspect of that gun.
All the guns in Warzone 2 are shared with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, so this guide is suitable for both games. Below we'll show you every single primary weapon's ironsights and default scopes, so you can easily compare different ironsights and figure out which gun's default sights are best for you.
]]>Want a closer look at what each of the Warzone 2 optics look like? Your choice of Optic on a weapon is a very important consideration when putting together your ideal class setup. Sometimes a weapon comes with its own clean sight or scope, but most of the time you'll need to pick between several dozen possible optics, each of which offers a different sight picture, zoom level, and other functionalities besides.
In this guide we've compiled screenshots of every single Optic attachment available in Warzone 2 and Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, so you can easily compare the looks, pros, and cons of each one on offer. Use the links below to skip ahead to an optic of your choice.
]]>Want to know the best Warzone 2 loadout? Loadout drops are now available in buy stations across Al Mazrah, making them much easier to attain in Warzone 2. Of course, that also means you're more likely to come across enemies who are armed to the teeth, so you'll want to enter Al Mazrah feeling prepared. With that in mind, we've refreshed our list of the best Warzone 2 builds to include the current meta setups, so that you know which weapons to use (and which weapons you're likely to be up against).
In this guide, we'll break down our list of the best Warzone 2 loadouts, including the top eight builds in the current season. Each build includes the two guns you should use, their respective attachments, and the perks and equipment that you'll need.
]]>Looking for the best MCPR-300 loadout in Warzone 2? Historically Warzone has always been dominated by long-ranged builds, and Warzone 2 is no different. The long sightlines and wide open areas of Al Mazrah are the perfect opportunity to try out the MCPR-300, one of the longest-range and hardest-hitting Sniper Rifles in Warzone 2 right now.
If you're wondering how best to kit out the MCPR-300 to give yourself the best chance of a victory royale, look no further. Below we'll walk you through all the attachments and secondary weaponry you'll need to create the very best MCPR-300 loadout build in Warzone 2.
]]>Looking for the best STB 556 loadout in Warzone 2? Assault Rifles always do very well in Call Of Duty games, and that extends even to the wide open environments of Warzone 2. The STB 556 is our pick for the best Assault Rifle in Warzone 2, and we're sure it's going to become one of the most popular options for mid-to-long-range fighting across Al Mazrah.
In this guide we'll reveal the exact combination of attachments you need to create the very best STB 556 loadout drop in Warzone 2. With this custom AR in your back pocket ready to call down during a match, you'll find ensuring a place in the final circle to be an awful lot easier than with nearly any other weapon in the game.
]]>Looking for the best Signal 50 loadout in Warzone 2? The Signal 50 has carved out quite the niche within the realms of Warzone 2 Snipers. Despite being the heaviest and slowest-handling of its kin, the Signal 50 also fires by far the fastest. It's this proficiency at delivering quick follow-up shots that makes it one of the best Sniper Rifles in Warzone 2 - and we're here today to make it even better.
In the below guide you'll learn how to put together the best possible Signal 50 loadout and class setup in Warzone 2. We'll walk you through each of the five attachments in turn and why they work so well together; and we'll also run through some options for the best secondary weapon to use alongside the Signal 50 in Warzone 2.
]]>Looking for the best Kastov-74U loadout in Warzone 2? The Kastov-74U is a devastatingly powerful Assault Rifle in Warzone 2 which sacrifices some range for a delectable combination of mobility and high stopping power. It's the ideal option if you want to hit harder with each shot than even the best SMG in Warzone 2 can offer, but don't want to get weighed down too much by a large rifle.
The Kastov-74U is bound to worm its way into many players' hands over the coming weeks, so let's get ahead of the curve and furnish you with the very best Kastov-74U build in Warzone 2 right now. We'll walk you through the five ideal attachments to use with this powerful AR to turn it into a truly unstoppable killing machine; and we'll also explore options for which secondary weapon, perks, and equipment to pick alongside the Kastov-74U for a well-rounded build.
]]>Looking for the best M4 loadout build in Warzone 2? It should come as no surprise to anyone that the M4 is among the most popular weapons to purchase at Buy Stations right now in Warzone 2.
Not only is the M4 one of the most familiar and reliable Assault Rifles on offer, it's also the first AR you unlock in Warzone 2.0, and it's a very powerful gun to boot. In fact, it's a strong contender for the best Assault Rifle in Warzone 2.
In this guide, we'll show you the five attachments you need to make your M4 build as strong as it can possibly be. With our best Warzone 2 M4 loadout in your capable hands, your enemies will be hard-pushed to keep up with your extreme DPS and fire rate at medium ranges.
]]>Looking for the best MP5 loadout in Warzone 2? Yes, the old favourite and ever-familiar MP5 Submachine Gun is part of Warzone 2 - only this time round it's known as the Lachmann Sub. Don't be put off by the unusual name. It's the same gun, and it's (almost) as powerful as ever. It's certainly one of the best SMGs in Warzone 2 right now, so it should come as no surprise that everyone wants to kit their Lachmann Sub out as effectively as possible ready for their next fight in the lethal locales of Al Mazrah.
In this guide we'll walk you through the exact attachments you need to create the best MP5 loadout in Warzone 2. We'll explain why we've chosen each of the below five attachments and why they work so well with the Lachmann Sub; and we'll also explore weapon alternatives and secondary weapon choices for those who want a well-rounded Warzone 2 MP5 build for their next match.
]]>Looking for the best FSS Hurricane loadout in Warzone 2? The FSS Hurricane is a beast of an SMG, with competitive damage and handling stats elevated by an extremely smooth and easy to control recoil pattern. In fact, with the right attachments, you can reduce the Hurricane's recoil to almost zero, allowing you to treat this SMG almost like a faster-acting, faster-firing Assault Rifle.
In the wide open areas of Warzone 2, it's a good idea to bring guns that can outrange most of their direct competitors. So the FSS Hurricane is in very high demand at the moment. Below, we'll walk you through the best FSS Hurricane loadout in Warzone 2 that we've come across so far, including the reasoning behind picking each attachment, and the best secondary weapon to use alongside the FSS Hurricane.
]]>Want to know the best SMG in Warzone 2? If you're after top weapons in Warzone 2 right now, then look no further than a trusty SMG. They're startlingly fast and surprisingly accurate, ensuring that you can drop enemy squads before they even react. If you're after a weapon that can beam enemies with incredible speed, then keep reading to find the best SMG in Warzone 2.
In this guide, we'll cover the best SMG in Warzone 2, before providing a full ranked tier list of every SMG currently available. We'll then go on to explain each of these rankings, breaking down the pros and cons of each Warzone 2 SMG.
]]>Looking for the best Expedite 12 loadout in Warzone 2? With the introduction of Warzone 2 and the wide open environment of Al Mazrah, the meta is very much focused around long-ranged, high bullet velocity guns that can drop enemies from afar. But that doesn't change the fact that your best bet in a close quarters engagement with an enemy team is a nice reliable Shotgun like the Expedite 12.
In this guide we'll walk you through how to turn the Expedite 12 from a great Shotgun into a damn near overpowered Shotgun. Thanks to our carefully chosen selection of the best Expedite 12 attachments, along with the most useful secondary weapon, perks, and equipment, our Warzone 2 Expedite 12 build is bound to win you fights even in the most dire of circumstances.
]]>Looking for the best Kastov 762 loadout in Warzone 2? The Kastov 762 may hide behind an unfamiliar name, but it's a very familiar feeling gun to Call Of Duty fans. This is Warzone 2's equivalent of the AKM or AK-47 from previous COD titles, and as you might expect it's a very high-damage, high-recoil Assault Rifle that can tear through opponents if handled properly.
Fortunately, with the right set of attachments you can take some immediate steps towards mitigating the rifle's heavy recoil, and make it far easier to kill your way to the final circles. In this guide we'll walk you through how to put together the best Kastov 762 build and build in Warzone 2. We'll go over the reasoning behind each attachment choice, and we'll also walk you through our recommendations for which secondary weapon to use alongside the Kastov 762.
]]>Looking for the best SP-R 208 loadout in Warzone 2? It's interesting how the meta shifts when you increase health pools and fight over longer distances. Whereas in the realms of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 it was the faster-firing Lockwood Mk2 that reigned supreme in the Marksman Rifles category, in Warzone 2 that accolade belongs to the even harder-hitting SP-R 208, because its damage-per-shot allows you to punch holes through even heavily armoured enemy players with ease.
The SP-R 208 is a fantastic rifle deserving of the very best attachments on offer. To that end, we've put together this guide on how to create the best SP-R 208 build in Warzone 2 right now, going over each of our attachment picks in turn, along with our recommendations on the ideal secondary weapon, perks, and equipment to pair up with the SP-R 208.
]]>Looking for the best SP-X 80 loadout in Warzone 2? Sharpshooters are on top of the world right now with the release of Warzone 2. Sniper Rifles reign supreme thanks to the wide open environments and mile-long sightlines of Al Mazrah, and you're going to see a lot of players touting big beefy MCPR-300s and Signal 50s over the next several weeks.
But you certainly shouldn't underestimate the power of a lightweight Sniper Rifle. The SP-X 80 may not have quite the same stopping power as its bigger and heavier rivals, but it's still an extremely powerful and accurate rifle with the added bonus of a fair bit more mobility than even the best Sniper Rifle in Warzone 2 can hope to match.
In this guide we'll show you the best SP-X 80 attachments to use in your SP-X 80 build in the current Warzone 2 Season 1 meta. We'll also walk you through a few choices for which secondary weapon, perks, and equipment to use in our best SP-X 80 build so that you're ready for your next match.
]]>Looking for the best Assault Rifle in Warzone 2? Assault Rifles are perfect for any strong setup in Warzone 2, as they're great at dealing with nearby enemies and beaming foes from a distance. That versatility comes from a mix of speed, power, and accuracy that you can always rely on to knock down enemies, kill squads, and win games in Warzone 2.
This guide will walk you through the strengths and weaknesses of every single Warzone 2 AR, and rank them from 10th to 1st place so you can easily find out which is the very best Assault Rifle in Warzone 2.0 right now.
]]>Looking for the best Raal MG loadout in Warzone 2? LMGs tend to occupy a rather lower run of the meta ladder in most Call Of Duty games, and Warzone 2 doesn't look to be much different. The one big exception is the Raal MG, an absolute beast of a Light Machine Gun whose ability to eat through heavily armoured enemies with ease makes it a hot commodity in Warzone 2 matches.
As with every weapon in the Warzone 2 arsenal, you can greatly enhance the Raal MG's effectiveness with the right set of attachments. Below we'll explain the five Raal MG attachments you need to make the very best Raal MG loadout build in Warzone 2. We'll also explore options when it comes to the ideal secondary weapon, perks, and equipment to use alongside the Raal MG to create a well-rounded, balanced loadout.
]]>Looking for the best Sniper Rifle in Warzone 2? Sniper Rifles are perfect for cracking skulls from an incredible distance in Warzone 2, but they're not all equal.
Finding the best Sniper is essential if you want to come out on top in long-range engagements, but testing them takes time. Time that you'd probably rather spend scoring headshots and getting wins. That's why we've done all the testing for you!
In this guide, we'll reveal our pick for the very best Sniper Rifle in Warzone 2 at the moment. We'll also provide a ranked list of every Sniper Rifle in Warzone 2, and provide more information on each so that you understand why they've been ranked in their current position.
]]>Looking for the best Fennec 45 loadout in Warzone 2? The Fennec 45 immediately sets itself apart from its rival Submachine Guns with a simply extraordinary rate of fire. Capable of firing off its entire 30-round magazine in just 1.6 seconds, it's no surprise that the Fennec has the lowest time-to-kill of any SMG in Warzone 2 right now.
The downside, of course, is that you really need to be able to hit those shots, or you'll have missed your chance and be forced to reload while your adversary is still busy gunning you down. To that end, we've put together our take on the best Fennec 45 build in Warzone 2 right now, along with some suggestions for the best secondary weapon, Perks, and equipment to take into battle alongside the Fennec 45.
]]>Looking for the best Shotgun in Warzone 2? Shotguns pack a serious punch at close range, making them perfect for killing enemies with a quick couple of shots in Warzone 2. They won't offer the same one-shot kill potential as multiplayer, with enemies armoured to the teeth in Al Mazrah, but you should still find that the best Shotguns in Warzone 2 are more than powerful enough to drop your enemies.
In this guide, we'll break down the best Shotgun in Warzone 2, and offer a ranked list of every Shotgun that's currently available. For those wanting to know the exact details that decide those rankings, we also explain why each Shotgun ranked in its current position.
]]>Looking for the best Marksman Rifle in Warzone 2? Marksman Rifles are lightweight and snappy, while offering excellent damage at range. That makes them perfect for sharpshooting in Warzone 2, but they aren't all equal. When going for long-range kills, you'll want to make every shot count, so we've tested each Marksman Rifle to work out which deserves a spot in your arsenal.
In this guide, we'll reveal which is the best Marksman Rifle in Warzone 2. You'll also find a full ranked list of every Marksman Rifle in Warzone 2, with information below explaining the advantages of each.
]]>Looking for the best Victus XMR loadout in Warzone 2? Al Mazrah is a sharpshooter's dream landscape, so anyone taking their first steps into Warzone 2 will want to try out the Victus XMR. This bulky rifle is the best Sniper Rifle in Warzone 2 right now, thanks to its extremely high damage, effective range, and bullet velocity. And with the right attachments, you can push this gun even further into hitscan territory.
Below we'll explain how to put together the best possible Victus XMR loadout in Warzone 2. We'll explore the ideal attachments for each slot, and we'll also provide some recommendations for the ideal secondary weapon to use alongside the Victus XMR.
]]>Looking for the best M16 loadout in Warzone 2? It's no secret that the M16 hasn't had a great time of things in the Call of Duty landscape this year. Its signature three-shot burst isn't quite as powerful as one might hope, and as a result you're forced to work extra hard to score a victory royale in Warzone 2 using the M16. It's far from impossible though, particularly if you follow the advice in this guide.
Below we'll explain how to turn this burst rifle into an almost unrecognisably strong primary weapon option with our best M16 build in Warzone 2 right now. We'll explain the best M16 attachments in detail, before delving into the ideal secondary weapons, perks, and equipment to use alongside the M16 to create a well-rounded, well-balanced loadout setup.
]]>Looking for the best M13B loadout in Warzone 2? Coinciding with the release of Warzone 2, four new weapons were added to this year's Call Of Duty. One of these weapons is quite a familiar one: the M13B (or M13), a veteran COD gun characterised by its whopping rate of fire.
In this guide we'll walk you through the five attachments you need to perfect the M13 and turn it into a very effective close-to-mid-range Assault Rifle. We'll also explore your options when it comes to the ideal secondary weapon to use alongside it, so you can put together the very best M13B loadout in Warzone 2.
]]>Looking for in-depth Warzone 2 weapon stats? With a dizzying array of over 40 primary weapons available in Warzone 2, it's a very good idea to spend some time looking more closely at the stats of each gun in the armoury.
Warzone 2 shares its weapons with the latest flagship Call Of Duty title, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, which means we've already got a great idea of each gun's damage profile, fire rate, time-to-kill, and handling stats such as ADS speed and reload times. All these things are very useful to know when you're deciding which guns to call down during a Warzone match.
Below you can peruse our in-depth Warzone 2 weapon stats tables on every class of gun from Assault Rifles to Sniper Rifles, SMGs to Shotguns. So if you want to learn the ins and outs of every weapon on offer, this is the place to do it.
]]>Warzone 2 drops tomorrow, November 16th, bringing a DMZ extraction mode, Al Mazrah map, and an all-new map-based battle pass. Some Call Of Duty players looking forward to getting their itchy trigger fingers on the free-to-play battle royale have been struggling to sort out their preloads, though. This confusion echoes what happened with Modern Warfare 2019 when Warzone 1.0 launched back in 2020. If you’re bemused by the current preload sitch then watch the Warzone 2.0 launch trailer below, and let Freebird chill you out.
]]>What time will Warzone 2.0 be released? It's a busy week for Call Of Duty fans, what with the launch of Warzone 2, the Season 1 update for Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, and an extended shutdown period for the original Warzone.
To help you keep your calendar organised, we've put together easy-to-read lists of all the important times and dates for the Warzone 2.0 release, pre-load times, and Warzone downtimes.
]]>Activision have laid out their Season 1 roadmap for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 along with the upcoming Warzone 2, which launches on November 16th. As that’s less than a week away now, it’s a good job there’s loads of info about everything, from the game’s battle pass overhaul to the incoming story-based DMZ extraction mode. Have a read to get yourself ready to head to Al Mazrah next week.
]]>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.
]]>You could see world-famous ballkickers Messi, Pogba, and Neymar battling in Modern Warfare 2 later this year if a Call Of Duty leaker’s claims are on the money. TheGhostOfHope has tweeted a list of what they say are upcoming operators for the military FPS sequel, launching later this month. Among the other spots are a potential return for the controversial Roze skin, and Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare’s protagonist Nick Reyes.
]]>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.
]]>Stuck trying to verify your phone number in Warzone 2 or Modern Warfare 2? As an added layer of security against cheaters in Warzone 2 and Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Infinity Ward asks every player to verify their identity by linking their phone number before they can play. This shouldn't be too much of an issue for most players, but a portion of users on Steam appear to be running into the same issue where they are asked to verify their number despite already doing so previously, and cannot proceed because Steam won't let them verify their phone numbers too often in a short space of time.
It's a cruel issue for players who just want to get stuck into the latest Call Of Duty action. Thankfully, there's a fairly straightforward fix, which we'll detail in this guide. Follow the steps below and you'll be back to playing TDM and Prisoner Rescue in no time.
]]>Looking for all the latest info on Al Mazrah, the new map arriving with Call Of Duty: Warzone 2.0? The Call Of Duty franchise is a complex web of sequels, prequels, spin-offs, and what-have-you. Now, Call Of Duty's F2P branch Warzone will be getting a sequel of its own, known as Warzone 2.0, on November 19th. That's just a few weeks after the latest paid entry into the series, Modern Warfare 2, launches on October 28th.
Warzone 2.0 won't be replacing the original, at least for the time being, which is a welcome surprise given the tendency of F2P titles to frequently see old content overwritten in order to make way for whatever's coming next. This hints that 2.0 is likely to have a quite different feel than its predecessor, thanks to being built on the same new architecture developed to support MW2. There'll be new content, systems, and progress milestones to get to grips with — along with a brand-new map, Al Mazrah, capital of the fictional Western Asian nation of the Republic of Adal.
On this page, we'll run through everything we know so far about Al Mazrah and keep you updated with more details as we learn them.
]]>Call Of Duty: Warzone 2 will launch on November 16th. The battle royale sequel was shown for the first time during today's Call Of Duty Next event, where we also got a glimpse of its new setting, Al Mazrah, and the first info on how it's messing with formula of leaping from a plane and chasing circles.
]]>Activision Blizzard have announced a reveal event focused on the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 as well as what's next for Warzone. The showcase, called Call Of Duty: Next, will be on September 15th, and will be followed by an open beta for Modern Warfare 2.
]]>What may be leaked images of multiplayer maps from 2024’s Call Of Duty and this year's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 have emerged online over the weekend. The concept art was posted to Twitter by RealiityUK, an account that’s since been suspended, but not before they explained that the images were discovered in Warzone Mobile test files (thanks Eurogamer). The images shared by RealiityUK are still up on ResetEra if you want to have a nosy.
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