Warzone September 6 update rebalances weapons and fixes critical bugs across DMZ and battle royale modes
Weapon Meta Shakeup: Cronen Squall and RPK Adjustments
Call of Duty: Warzone’s September 6 update delivered unexpected weapon balancing changes that significantly impact the long-range engagement meta while leaving close-quarters combat relatively untouched.
While Season 5 Reloaded initially avoided major adjustments to Warzone’s SMG category, developers justified this decision by highlighting the remarkable balance within submachine guns. The development team noted that six different SMGs maintained kill-death ratios within a tight 10-percentage point range at competitive skill levels, indicating exceptional category health.
The battle royale’s long-range weapon dynamics underwent substantial reorganization. The Cronen Squall assault rifle received targeted nerfs that diminished its dominance, while the M13B obtained crucial buffs that propelled it to the top of the popularity charts. According to WZ Ranked analytics, the M13B now commands a 17.5% selection rate among players.
Despite the nerfs, many competitors continued favoring the Cronen Squall in standard battle royale matches and Ranked Play scenarios. The RPK light machine gun also experienced an unexpected resurgence after months of obscurity. Warzone developers monitored these trends and implemented appropriate countermeasures.
- Close Damage decreased – reduces effectiveness in unexpected close-quarters encounters
- Neck Damage Multiplier decreased – lowers headshot bonus damage potential
- Upper Torso Multiplier decreased – impacts consistency against body shots
- Close Damage decreased – reduces close-range time-to-kill advantage
- Close Damage Range increased – extends effective engagement distance slightly
- Head Damage Multiplier increased – rewards precision aiming
- Neck Damage Multiplier decreased – reduces neck shot effectiveness
- Torso Damage Multipliers decreased – lowers body shot damage consistency
- Limb Damage Multipliers decreased – reduces effectiveness against limb shots
Critical Bug Fixes and Quality of Life Improvements
The September update addresses numerous technical issues across all game modes, with particular focus on DMZ functionality and battle royale stability. While we won’t examine every minor adjustment, the most significant correction enables players to properly unlock the Akimbo attachment for the new 9mm Daemon pistol.
Weapon and Progression Fixes:
- Fixed an issue preventing the 9mm Daemon Akimbo attachment from being unlocked. This fix will address the issue for Players who have not yet hit the unlock requirement. We are still in progress on fixing Players who should have earned Akimbo but didn’t unlock it
- Fixed an issue allowing the 9mm Daemon to be unlocked with all headshots, rather than just headshots from pistols
- Fixed an issue where viewing a weapon’s progression through the insured weapon slot then selecting “View Weapon” could kick the Player back to the DMZ main menu
Game Performance and Stability:
- Fixed an issue that could cause packet bursts and decrease game performance on Vondel
- Fixed an issue that required the Player to right-click the Play Again button for it to function correctly on PC
- Fixed an issue where the Player could be kicked back to the main menu after trying to enter the Calling Card or Emblem sections in the Customize tab
Map and Environmental Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where multiple objects could float in the air at Zaya Observatory
- Fixed an issue that could cause missing collision on a building at Zaya Observatory, leading to an exploit
- Fixed an issue that could cause Safecracker Contract safes to spawn inside of objects at Zaya Observatory in Battle Royale
- Fixed an issue that could allow Players to enter the Sarrif Bay Black Site without a key in Battle Royale
- Fixed an issue where a SAM site at Zaya Observatory could spawn clipping into a nearby bus in DMZ
- Fixed an issue where a gas canister in the bunker under Zaya Observatory could not be looted in DMZ
DMZ Specific Improvements:
- Fixed an issue where the Faction Mission “Bounty” does not track correctly when a Player executes the Player with the Bounty in DMZ
- Fixed an issue where Players could delete Backpack slots using the stow functionality when looting a cache in DMZ
- Fixed an issue in DMZ where the Player was able to have both Tier 3 & 4 of the Upgrades active simultaneously, while the Tier 4 Upgrades were unable to be completed
Strategic Implications and Loadout Recommendations
The September 6 update fundamentally shifts weapon viability and demands strategic adjustments from competitive players. Understanding these changes is crucial for maintaining performance in both casual and ranked gameplay.
Post-Update Weapon Tier Strategy:
The M13B now dominates as the premier assault rifle choice, offering exceptional versatility across engagement distances. While the Cronen Squall remains viable, its reduced damage multipliers make it less consistent for securing eliminations. The RPK adjustments create a more specialized role for the LMG, rewarding precision but punishing missed shots.
Loadout Optimization Tips:
- Prioritize the M13B with range-extending attachments to maximize its new effectiveness
- Consider pairing nerfed long-range weapons with high-mobility SMGs for balanced loadouts
- Experiment with the 9mm Daemon Akimbo now that unlock issues are resolved
- Adjust playstyle for RPK to focus on headshot positioning and distance management
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
- Don’t continue using pre-nerf Cronen Squall builds without adjusting for damage changes
- Avoid engaging in close-quarters combat with the RPK due to reduced close damage
- Stop attempting to unlock 9mm Daemon with non-pistol headshots – requirement now enforced
- Don’t ignore the fixed DMZ progression issues – complete previously bugged missions
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