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Call of Duty Update 1.63 Patch Notes (COD Warzone 1.63)

Call of Duty update 1.63 is available to download on PS4, PC, and Xbox One. According to the official COD update 1.63 patch notes, the latest update introduces new multiplayer maps, holiday-themed LTMs, powerful weapons, and expansive Zombies content. In addition, Warzone update 1.63 refines sensitivity settings, introduces festive modes, revamps Ranked Play with streamlined mechanics, and enhances the reward system for progression and competitive play.

COD Version 1.63 Patch Notes – December 4, 2024

COD Version 1.63 Patch Notes
COD Version 1.63 Patch Notes

Black Ops 6 Patch 1.63

Season 01 Reloaded Highlights

  • New Multiplayer Maps: Hacienda, Racket, and Nuketown Holiday.
  • New Weapons: Maelstrom Shotgun, AMR Mod 4 Sniper Rifle, and Cleaver Melee.
  • New Zombies Content: Citadelle des Morts map, Doppelghast enemy, Vulture Aid perk, and Tesla Storm Field Upgrade.
  • Limited-Time Holiday Modes: Ran-Snack, Infectious Holiday, and Jingle Hells.
  • Controller Sensitivity Update: Finer adjustments with a 0.10–4.00 scale.

Patch Notes for Season 01 Reloaded

New Multiplayer Maps

  • Hacienda (6v6): Return to the iconic Black Ops 4 vineyard estate with dynamic interior and exterior combat opportunities.
  • Racket (2v2, 6v6): Battle in a small, underground bank vault filled with tight corners and high-stakes engagements.
  • Nuketown Holiday (6v6): Enjoy a festive winter-themed version of Nuketown with snowball fights and holiday vibes.

New Limited-Time Multiplayer Modes

  • Ran-Snack (Dec 12): Collect and deposit cookies while earning buffs like speed boosts and health regeneration.
  • Infectious Holiday (Dec 12): Zombies and fallen Operators in festive outfits bring a seasonal twist to the Infected mode.

New Weapons

  • Maelstrom (Shotgun): Full-auto shotgun ideal for close-quarters combat.
  • AMR Mod 4 (Sniper Rifle): Powerful sniper with one-shot kill potential and heavy recoil.
  • Cleaver (Melee): A brutal melee weapon for close combat.

New Attachments

  • 3-Round Burst Mod: Available for the XM4 Assault Rifle and Kompakt 92 SMG, adding controlled burst fire.

New Multiplayer Perk & Wildcard

  • Shrapnel Radar: Marks targets injured by blast damage on your minimap.
  • High Roller Wildcard: Equip a fourth Scorestreak for 6v6 matches.

Zombies Mode Updates

New Zombies Map

  • Citadelle des Morts: Explore a medieval fortress overtaken by the French Syndicate and filled with sinister secrets.

New Enemy

  • Doppelghast: A chaotic and fast-moving enemy with erratic behavior and unpredictable attacks.

New Perk-A-Cola: Vulture Aid

  • Available on Citadelle des Morts, Liberty Falls, and Terminus.
  • Major Augments: Includes gas clouds for concealment or Field Upgrade boosts.
  • Minor Augments: Provides benefits like auto-loot pickup and higher equipment drop chances.

New Ammo Mod: Light Mend

  • Transforms enemy health into healing glyphs for allies.
  • Major Augments: Enhance glyph effects or enable activation on Elite enemies.

New Field Upgrade: Tesla Storm

  • Chains lightning between players, damaging and stunning enemies.
  • Major Augments: Boost range, damage, or add lethal surges.

New GobbleGums

  • Power Keg (Rare): Spawns a Full Power Power-up.
  • Time Out (Ultra): Clears enemies and ends the round for three minutes.
  • Holiday Cheer (Whimsical): Festive zombie visuals for the holiday season.

New Zombies Training Course

  • Learn game mechanics with guided exercises, including zombie combat, map progression, Perk usage, and Exfil strategy.

New Limited-Time Zombies Mode

  • Jingle Hells (Dec 17): A festive, snow-covered version of Liberty Falls with seasonal decorations and a chilling atmosphere.

Global Updates

Camos

  • CDL, Ranked Play, and Incentive Camos are now equipable on any weapon, bypassing previous unlock requirements.

Controller Settings

  • Sensitivity sliders updated to a 0.10–4.00 scale for finer adjustments. Previously set values remain intact.

MULTIPLAYER

Maps

  • New
    • Hacienda (6v6)
    • Racket (2v2, 6v6)
    • Nuketown Holiday (6v6)
  • Adjustments
    • Lowtown
      • Addressed an issue where players could get outside of the intended playspace.
    • Protocol
      • Adjusted Search & Destroy A Bombsite location

Modes

  • Adjustments
    • Hardpoint
      • Resolved an issue where zone markers could sometimes disappear when contesting a hardpoint location.
    • CDL Modes (CDL Hardpoint, CDL Search and Destroy, CDL Control)
      • Dynamic Map Elements are now disabled by default in CDL game modes.
        • Secret paths (Skyline bookcase, Hacienda panic room) will be open by default.

Weapon Balancing and Updates

Weapon Adjustments

  • Full-Auto Weapons: Increased headshot damage.
  • Sniper Rifles: Full removal of idle sway at the start of ADS.
  • General Visual Adjustments: Reduced recoil, sway, and bob for improved aiming clarity.

Gunsmith Fixes

  • Fixed incorrect movement speed values displayed in Detailed Weapon Stats.

Theater Mode Fixes

  • Resolved HUD effects lingering from previously spectated players in Free Cam.
  • Fixed display issues for Hellstorm intro and Smoke Grenade VFX.
  • Addressed black screen bugs and crashes when opening multiple Theater files.
  • Adjusted Free Cam controller bindings for smoother vertical movement.

Perks and Equipment Adjustments

Perk Improvements

  • Recon edge indicator now displays only when enemies are ADS.
  • Tracker auto-ping enhanced for Free For All modes.

Equipment Fixes

  • Prevented flash and concussion assists when hitting teammates in friendly fire-enabled modes.

Scorestreaks Adjustments

  • Sentry Turrets now target enemies in Last Stand.
  • Resolved visibility issues with Ghost perk and unsuppressed weapons.
  • Fixed stowing issues for Archangel Launcher and Hand Cannon during mantling.

Ranked Play Updates

Restrictions Aligned with CDL Pro Rules

  • Restricted Weapons: Krig, Model L, XM4, Saug, and all Snipers.
  • Restricted Attachments: All AR/SMG magazine attachments.
  • Restricted Equipment: Smoke Grenades.

Map Pool Changes

  • Added: Hacienda Hardpoint, Control, and Search & Destroy.
  • Removed: Rewind Control.

Bug Fixes

  • Resolved SR Loss Forgiveness issues after a player’s first loss.

UI and Social Fixes

UI Updates

  • Fixed playlist lock appearance bugs.
  • Improved consistency in weapon iconography and text descriptions.

Social Fixes

  • Addressed online status issues after resuming from sleep mode on consoles.

Zombies Mode Updates

General Gameplay

  • Reduced mid/high-round Mangler spawns and capped active Manglers.
  • Shortened Special Rounds by adjusting spawn rates and delays.
  • Fixed various spawn and progression issues, including in splitscreen modes.

Weapon Updates

  • Added Krig C, Saug, Sirin 9mm, and Power Drill to Mystery Box and Vault/Armory.
  • Resolved recoil issues for AK-74 and incorrect rarity display on some weapons.

Perks and Field Upgrades

  • Jugger-Nog: Enhanced lighting and resolved Reactive Armor interactions.
  • Aether Shroud: Fixed exploit bypassing locked doors and barriers.
  • Tesla Storm: Now available as part of the Merry Mayhem Event.

Challenges and Rewards

  • Progress requirements reduced for Daily Challenges.
  • Fixed tracking issues for Zombies Calling Card Challenges and Medals.

Stability Improvements

  • Various fixes implemented across all modes for enhanced stability and performance.

Warzone patch 1.63

SETTINGS

  • Controller Stick Sensitivity
    • The controller stick sensitivity sliders system changed from a 1-20 scale to a 0.10-4.00. This will give players finer control over their sensitivity values and more transparency on the effect of their changes. Previously set sensitivity settings will be maintained.

MODES

  • Holiday RushLimited-Time Mode
    • Deck the halls of Area 99. Join the festivities in this fast-paced resurgence mode as players compete over valuable presents. Keep an eye to the sky for a special guest and watch out for yellow snowballs!
    • Player Count:40
    • Squad Size:Quads
    • Map:Area 99
  • Slay Ride ResurgenceLimited-Time Mode
    • Undead Santa returns to Urzikstan! Battle against players, defeat Undead Santa and his zombie henchmen, capture Codmas trees for powerful loot, and race to control the Urzikstan train in this festive, action-packed game mode.
    • Player Count:56
    • Squad Size:Quads
    • Map:Urzikstan

RANKED PLAY

Unlocking Ranked Play

Warzone Ranked Play: Battle Royale makes its triumphant return on December 5th, 2024. The playlist update will go live shortly after the Season 01 Reloaded update deploys.

Rewards

Ranked Play offers a variety of valuable rewards that can be earned exclusively through gameplay. These rewards let you showcase your skill across all game modes.

» Ways to Earn Rewards «

  • Top Placement Challenges
    • Available at launch and earnable in any season.
    • Complete top placement milestones throughout your Ranked Play career to unlock exclusive rewards.
  • Rank Operator Skins
    • Available at launch and earnable in any season.
    • A Ranked Competitor Skin is awarded immediately upon making top placement in 10 matches over your Ranked Play career.
    • Gold through Iridescent Rank Operator Skins are awarded immediately upon reaching the respective Rank.
    • Top 250 Rewards are awarded at the end of the Season.
  • Season Rewards
    • Introduced at the start of each Season and only available during that Season.
    • Includes:
      • Season Win & Elimination Challenges.
      • Gold through Iridescent Rank Rewards, awarded immediately.
      • Top 250 Rank Rewards, awarded at the end of the Season.
  • “Flex” Reward Items
    • Seasonal rewards that change with each new season.
    • In Season 01, players earn:
      • An Emblem, Calling Card, and Large Decal representing their highest attained Rank starting in Silver.
      • Future Seasons will introduce new types of “Flex” Rank Reward items.

PERFORMANCE

  • Server Performance Enhancements
    • We’ve implemented several updates designed to boost server performance, ensuring a smoother and more reliable experience.

BUY STATIONS

Adjustments

  • Specialist Discount
    • Firesale’s discount for Specialist has increased to 50%, up from 30% to be inline with other items.

PERKS

New

Reflexes

• Triggered explosives detonate on a delay when sprinting past them.

• Unlocked via Season 01 Reloaded – Holiday Event Reward

KILLSTREAKS

New

  • Bunker Buster
    • Increased Maximum damage from 237 to 300.
    • Decreased the min damage from 112 to 50.
    • When the trophy system intercepts the bunker buster it will deal slightly less damage in the area to account for the increased maximum damage.

WEAPONS

New Weapons

  • AMR Mod 4Sniper Rifle(In-Season)
    • Semi-auto sniper rifle. One-shot kill to torso, arms, hands, and upper legs. Very high recoil and slow rate of fire. You can steady your aim while ADSing.
    • Acquirable via Event Reward
  • MaelstromShotgun(In-Season)
    • Fully automatic shotgun. Good range and handling. High recoil and large hip spread.
    • Acquirable via Event Reward
  • CleaverMelee Weapon(In-Season)
    • One-hit kill. Short-medium range. Medium attack speed.
    • Acquirable via Event Reward

New Attachments

  • XM4 3-Round Burst Mod Conversion(In-Season)
    • Convert the XM4 Assault Rifle’s primary firing mode into a three-round burst, conserving ammo and supporting a steadier aim through sustained combat.
    • Acquirable via Event Reward
  • Kompakt 92 3-Round Burst Mod Conversion(In-Season)
    • Add some control to the rapid-fire Kompakt 92 SMG with a three-round burst primary firing mode. Each burst cycles quickly to the next, allowing you to still pump out damage when it’s needed most.
    • Acquirable via Event Reward

Weapon Adjustments

Assault Rifle Adjustments

  • AK-74
    • Damage Ranges:
      • Maximum Range: Increased from 45.72m to 53.34m.
      • Medium Range: Increased from 66m to 71m.
      • Minimum Range: Increased from >66m to >71m.
    • Bullet Velocity: Increased from 760m/s to 830m/s.
  • AMES 85
    • Bullet Velocity: Increased from 760m/s to 810m/s.
  • AS VAL
    • Damage Ranges:
      • Maximum Range: Increased from 40.6m to 48.26m.
      • Medium Range: Increased from 53.34m to 66m.
      • Minimum Range: Increased from >53.34m to >66m.
    • Bullet Velocity: Increased from 725m/s to 790m/s.
    • ADS Speed: Improved from 230ms to 220ms.
  • Krig C
    • Damage Ranges:
      • Maximum Range: Increased from 43.18m to 47m.
      • Medium Range: Increased from 55.8m to 63.1m.
      • Minimum Range: Increased from >55.8m to >63.1m.
    • Bullet Velocity: Increased from 750m/s to 815m/s.
  • Other AR Adjustments:
    • Goblin Mk2: Bullet Velocity increased from 740m/s to 800m/s.
    • GPR 91: Bullet Velocity increased from 730m/s to 780m/s.
    • Model L: Bullet Velocity increased from 770m/s to 820m/s.
    • XM4: Bullet Velocity increased from 750m/s to 800m/s.

SMG Adjustments

  • Global Changes:
    • All Black Ops 6 SMGs reload speeds increased by 10%.
  • C9
    • Damage Ranges:
      • Medium Range 2: Increased from 29.7m to 31m.
      • Minimum Range: Increased from >29.7m to >31m.
    • Modifiers:
      • Headshot: Increased from 1.07x to 1.1x.
      • Legs: Increased from 0.77x to 0.9x.
  • Kompakt 92
    • Damage Ranges:
      • Maximum Range: Increased from 10.2m to 10.5m.
      • Medium Range: Increased from 20.32m to 20.32m.
    • Modifiers:
      • Headshot: Increased from 1.07x to 1.15x.
      • Torso & Legs: Buffed across all categories.

LMG Adjustments

  • Global Changes:
    • Improved ADS speed and bullet velocity for most LMGs.
  • GPMG-7
    • Damage Ranges: Buffed across all ranges.
    • Bullet Velocity: Increased from 690m/s to 750m/s.
    • ADS Speed: Improved from 460ms to 410ms.
  • PU-21
    • Damage Ranges: Medium range extended, minimum range reduced.
    • Modifiers: Headshot and torso multipliers increased.

Shotgun Adjustments

  • Global Changes:
    • Reload speeds for all Black Ops 6 shotguns increased by 8%.
  • Lockwood 300
    • Maximum Damage decreased from 50 to 28.

UI/UX Improvements

  • Custom loadout weapons now display rarity colors based on attachments instead of a single color.

Audio Improvements

  • Reduced reverb effect volume on Urzikstan.

BUG FIXES

Perks

  • Custom Perk Packs:
    • Fixed the naming issue where the pack was labeled as “Custom” instead of “Custom Perk Pack.”
    • Resolved incorrect rarity display; now shows as “Loadout” rarity instead of “Legendary.”
  • Scavenger:
    • Updated description to include cash reward; players now receive $1500 from enemy loot drops.
  • Grenadier:
    • Adjusted description to clarify the debuff applied by explosives, removing misleading “removing shrapnel” reference.
  • Quick Fix:
    • Fixed health regeneration on plating and kills.
    • Health regen now properly activates when inserting armor plates, downing a player, or killing a downed player.
  • Quick Swap:
    • Corrected issue preventing the default perk from applying pre-match.
  • Specialist Perk Package:
    • Resolved discount issue during Fire Sales; now properly discounts by 50% instead of 30%.

Field Upgrades

  • Fixed incorrect icons displaying for Deployable Buy Station in some scenarios.
  • Resolved missing Loadout Drop icon in the lower-right UI when equipped.

Camos

  • Fixed tracking issues for kill challenges under enemy UAV coverage.

Firing Range

  • Resolved:
    • Armor break sound not triggering for headshots.
    • Snipers not one-shotting in certain scenarios.
    • Movable dummy failing to reach intended damage range positions.

Gulag

  • Fixed:
    • Players taking damage visually when entering the Gulag.
    • Excessive cash spawning during Gulag events.

Other Fixes

  • Resolved various gameplay and UI issues:
    • Incorrect hitmarker feedback in killcams.
    • Weapon swapping errors when switching and picking up simultaneously.
    • Plating animation causing players to get stuck.
    • Players unable to leave matches during exfil.
    • Multiple UAVs not functioning as intended.
    • Buy station displaying incorrect icons.
    • Signal Intelligence contract payout duplication bug.
    • Missing Ammo Depot Cache on Rebirth Island.
    • Attachment issues after muzzle and underbarrel refactor.
    • Public event icons and Bounty Contest widget flashing repeatedly.
    • Score Feed persisting on HUD after respawn.
    • “Airspace is too Crowded” message not displaying correctly.
    • Tutorial messages appearing when disabled.
    • Missing Squad Wiped sound.
    • Plunder scoreboard inaccurately showing “Cash Banked.”
    • Shooting disabled after interacting with Loadout Crate post-elimination.
    • Long ziplines not attaching properly mid-air in Urzikstan.

Previously, a major Modern Warfare 3 patch 1.35 added new weapons, map changes and quality of life improvements. Unfortunately, players are still experiencing several issues. Today’s Call of Duty version 1.62 will address a few of these issues.

Download free COD patch 1.63 on PS4, PC, and Xbox One.

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