Warzone’s Epic Season 3 Reloaded Update Thrills in 2025
Call of Duty Warzone Season 3 Reloaded update just dropped on May 1st, 2025. It delivers a big dose of changes meant just for the BR experience. From the return of Ranked Play to a bunch of gameplay tweaks. This update is all about refining Warzone. Here’s everything you need to know about the patch notes and changes hitting the battleground.
Ranked Play Returns with a Reset
Kicking things off, Ranked Play is back in Warzone, giving competitive players a chance to flex their skills. This update resets everyone to Bronze, absolutely leveling the playing field for a fresh climb through the ranks. Matches now feature 150 players—up from 120—making lobbies more chaotic and intense. Deployment fees and the Skill Rating (SR) system have been recalibrated to match the larger map and updated gameplay mechanics. Get the full details in the official patch notes.
Weapon Balance Adjustments
The meta’s getting a shake-up with several weapon tweaks. The CR-56 AMAX takes a hit with reduced damage to curb its dominance, while the Kilo 141 and Grau (with its conversion kit) get buffs to bring them back into the spotlight. A newcomer called the Ladra SMG joins the arsenal with a high fire rate and low recoil. The gun is awesome for close-up brawls. These changes aim to diversify loadouts while keeping engagements unpredictable. Want tips on the latest Meta Guns in Warzone? Check out PicNICKs Warzone guides.
Movement and Mechanics Overhaul
Movement in Warzone is getting a nostalgic tweak, blending the classic feel with Black Ops 6’s fluidity. Jump cooldowns are down by 40% for snappier hops. Strafe movement is reduced by 8.5% for tighter control. Sprint-to-fire time is up by 4% to ground the pace a bit. A new ping system also rolls out, which boosts squad coordination without mics. These updates refine the flow of combat. See how they play out in the official blog.
New Events and Rewards
Season 3 Reloaded spices things up with fresh events. Starting May 2, the Hellfire Gala Moments event runs until May 23, letting you snag Wolverine’s “Patch” series costume for free. The High Art event offers the Ladra SMG and other goodies through XP earned in Warzone. From May 6-15, the Blaze of Glory event dishes out the Vendetta Perk and “Highly Decorated” Weapon Camo. Stay updated on these in Total Apex Gaming’s news section.
Bug Fixes and Performance Polish
The update squashes some bugs and boosts performance. Say goodbye to the automatic tactical sprint interrupting reloads and the Prioritize Interact glitches on controllers. Server stability gets a lift, and the UAV killstreak now pings only for the activator, balancing its impact across squad sizes. These fixes smooth out the experience—check the full list in the patch notes.
