Call of Duty Update 1.72 Patch Notes (COD Warzone 1.72)

Call of Duty update 1.72 is available to download on PS4, PC, and Xbox One. According to the official COD update 1.72 patch notes, the latest Black Ops 6 Season 03 Reloaded adds new maps, rewards, modes, and a fresh Zombies experience. Key weapon balance changes target SMGs, LMGs, and ARs to fine-tune performance across all ranges. In addition, COD Warzone update 1.72 bring back Verdansk with updated features, two new limited-time Resurgence modes, and a major Ranked Play overhaul including revised SR progression, loot balance, and unlockable rewards.

COD Version 1.72 Patch Notes – May 1, 2025

Call of Duty Update 1.72 Patch Notes (COD Warzone 1.72) — Call of Duty 1.72 (COD Warzone 1.72)

BO6 Season 03 Reloaded – Summary

New Multiplayer Content: 2 maps (Haven, Signal), Nuketown variant (Blazetown), and Joint Operations LTM.
New Rewards: Ladra SMG, Vendetta Perk, Goblin Mk2 Rocket Conversion, Frost Blast Field Upgrade.
New Zombies Mode: Zombie Snacks with energy-based mechanics and GobbleGum rewards.
Weapon Balancing: Adjustments to Goblin Mk2, Kilo 141, CR-56 AMAX, C9, Saug, and several LMGs.
Movement Fixes: Slide-to-prone issues resolved with Hybrid and Tap to Slide settings.

Multiplayer Updates

New Maps

Haven (6v6)

KBG safehouse in a deteriorating estate.

Signal (6v6, 2v2)

1968 Numbers Station setting with environmental hazards like flooding and fire.

New Variant Map

Blazetown (6v6)

A psychedelic take on Nuketown, available this season.

New Limited-Time Mode

Joint Operations

6v6 mode rotating through 5 randomized game types with unique modifiers.
Score-based mode with modifiers like Double Jump, Low Gravity, Hardcore, and more.

New Weapons & Attachments

Ladra SMG

Full-auto, high fire rate, low recoil SMG.
Event reward in High Art event.

Goblin Mk2 Rocket Conversion

Converts weapon to auto-fire with explosive damage.
Sacrifices bullet velocity and fire rate.

New Perk & Field Upgrade

Vendetta Perk

Reveals killer’s last location after respawn.
Score bonus for revenge kills.
Countered by Vigilance Perk.

Frost Blast (Field Upgrade)

Deploys a damaging, slowing frost blizzard.
Usable in all Zombies maps.
Major & Minor Augments for tactical enhancement.

Zombies Mode Updates

New Mode: Zombie Snacks (LTM)

Health replaced by Energy Meter.
Energy depletes with damage/movement; refill via food, Perks, GobbleGum.
Flow State activates with 10 kills/no damage for major boosts.
Available on all maps in Standard and Directed Mode.
GobbleGum and XP rewards for main quest completions.

New Events

High Art (Launch)

XP-based event with Seth Rogen-themed rewards including Ladra SMG.

Blaze of Glory

Collect Blaze Bucks from kills to unlock Vendetta Perk, Frost Blast, and exclusive camo.

Global Fixes

Movement

Fixed slide-to-prone bug for Hybrid and Tap to Slide settings.

Weapon Balancing

Assault Rifles

Goblin Mk2: Buffed damage multipliers for neck, torso, and arms.
Kilo 141: Max Damage Range reduced to 26.7m.
CR-56 AMAX: Requires more headshots to reduce TTK in mid-range.

SMGs

C9: Extended damage ranges, recoil penalty reduced, mid-range damage buffed.
Saug: Faster weapon switch time.

Shotguns

ASG-89: Rapid Fire attachment fixed; rate of fire improved to 5%.

LMGs

All LMGs: Fast Mag attachments now reduce or eliminate Pre-Fire Delay.
GPMG-7: Buffed headshot multipliers.
PU-21, XMG, Feng 82: Fast Mag adjustments reduce Pre-Fire Delay.

Marksman Rifles

SWAT 5.56 (Grau Conversion): Max damage reduced; still effective with headshots.
Tsarkov 7.62: Rapid Fire buff restored to original value.

Tactical Rifles

TR2: Significant recoil improvement for better control.

Warzone 1.72 Patch Notes

Warzone – Season 03 Reloaded Patch Notes

Key Highlights

Verdansk returns with new points of interest and updated traversal mechanics.
New limited-time events: High Art and Blaze of Glory with exclusive unlockables.
Ranked Play reset with rebalanced SR values, new restrictions, and updated rewards.
New limited-time Resurgence modes supporting 120 players on Verdansk.
Ground loot and High Value Zones refreshed for better loot quality and balance.

EVENTS

High Art (May 1 – 15)

Earn XP in Multiplayer, Zombies, or Warzone.
Unlock the new Ladra SMG and other exclusive rewards.

Blaze of Glory (May 6 – 15)

Collect Blaze Bucks from enemies and supply caches.
Redeem for rewards: Vendetta Perk, Frost Blast Field Upgrade, and “Highly Decorated” Weapon Camo.

MAPS

Verdansk (New)

Train Station (East Wing Access)

East wing now open.
Increased loot and new flanking opportunities.

Moving Train

Features a respawning Recon Contract.

Vertical Ascenders

Re-added across Verdansk in line with original Season 05.
Expands vertical mobility and engagement options.

MODES

High Trip Resurgence (LTM)

Classic Resurgence with enhanced visuals and narration.
Map: Verdansk | Mode: Quads | Players: 120

Massive Resurgence (LTM)

Continuous redeploys with standard Resurgence mechanics.
Map: Verdansk | Mode: Quads | Players: 120

RANKED PLAY

Season 03 Reloaded Changes

Player Count

Increased to 150 Players (50 teams).

SR & Progression

Adjusted SR values to maintain progression pace.
Elimination SR cap raised to 200 per match.

Restrictions

Weapons: MW and BO6 weapons allowed, specific attachments banned.
Perks & Items: Birdseye, Bandolier, Ammo Satchel banned; Trophy System added to Buy Station.
Vehicles: Cargo Truck restricted, Launchers unrestricted.

Unlock Requirements

Complete 20 Top Placements:
- Top 6 in Resurgence
- Top 15 in Battle Royale

SR System & Tiers

SR Rewards Per Placement

1st: 100 SR | Top 5: 60 SR | Top 10: 50 SR (scaled down to Top 40)

Bonus SR Per Elimination

Based on kill difficulty and skill delta.

Deployment Fee by Rank

Ranges from 0 SR (Bronze) to 200 SR (Top 250).

SR Reset

All players reset to Bronze for Season 03 Reloaded.
Normal soft resets resume in Season 04.

Ranked Rewards

Top Placement Rewards

From Whisper Knife Blueprint (Top 300) to Top 250 Champion Operator Skin (Rank 1).

Milestone Operator Skins

Earned for reaching Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Crimson, Iridescent, and Top 250.

Season 01 Performance Rewards

Based on eliminations, wins, and rank progression.

LOOT & ECONOMY

Ground Loot Updates

Adjusted for better attachment synergy and role clarity.
Reduced frequency of Snipers and Pistols.

High Value Loot Zones

Season 03 POIs: Train Station, Superstore, Military Base.
Clearly marked on map and HUD.

Plunder Adjustments

Ammo Depot cooldown increased from 5s to 20s.

Gameplay Updates

Movement

Plating Movement Speed Standardization

Movement speed while plating now matches the weapon equipped at the start of plating.
No more fixed plating speed—melee is now fast, LMGs stay slow, etc.

Equipment Updates

Lethal

Drill Charge

Explosion radius: 3m ➜ 5m
Inner damage: 155 ➜ 200
Outer damage: 39 ➜ 100

C4

Mid-to-inner explosion radius: 3m ➜ 5m
Inner damage: 225 ➜ 250
Middle damage: 112 ➜ 180
Faster post-throw detonation
Adjusted throw velocity

Spring Mine

Inner damage reduced: 275 ➜ 250

Blast Trap

Detonation delay: 0.75s ➜ 1s

Tactical

Stim Shot

Speed increase: 15% ➜ 8%

Experimental Gas

Tick damage removed entirely

Contracts

Big Game Bounty Returns

Track top squads for high-reward bounties.

Supply Run

Dead squadmates now benefit from Fire Sale on completion.

Killstreaks

Sentry

Range: 50m ➜ 100m
Max turn speed and damage increased
Lifetime: 90s ➜ 100s

Bunker Buster

Inner explosive damage: 300 ➜ 290
Gas damage removed

UAV

Audio callouts now only play if user is in UAV range at activation

Perks

Low Profile

Crouch/prone movement speed: 20% ➜ 30%

Bomb Squad

Damage reduction: 20% ➜ 30%

Survivor

Health regen delay: 3s ➜ 4s

Reactive Armor

Regen speed increased by 50%
Auto-regens up to 75 armor in 25s if unplated

Tracker

Tracker visuals refined (thinner outlines)

New Weapons

Ladra SMG

Full-auto, high RoF, low recoil, good range
Event unlock

Goblin Mk2 7.62 Rocket Conversion Kit

Converts Goblin into full-auto rocket-firing rifle
Event unlock

Weapon Balance Pass

Assault Rifles

AK-74: Reduced multipliers, slower sprint-to-fire and ADS
CR-56 AMAX & KILO 141: Reload speed buffed
BAL-27: Max damage increased, minor range tweaks
HOLGER 556: Higher damage, velocity, and mag size; visual recoil reduced
M4: Significant range, damage, and velocity increases
TAQ-56: Boosted damage across all ranges; higher velocity

SMGs

HRM-9: Buffed damage; range narrowed; torso multiplier nerfed
WSP-9: Buffed all ranges; head/body multipliers reduced
MX9: Buffed across the board; improved velocity
PDSW 528: More damage; improved ADS; lower velocity
C9, SAUG: Attachment and swap speed improvements

Shotguns

Marine SP: Better mid-range damage
Lockwood 680: Extended effective ranges
ASG-89: RoF buff
Slug Attachments: Headshot multiplier increased

LMGs

All BO6 Belt Fed Mags: Max ammo cut to 210
FENG 82, PU-21, XMG: Fast Mags now reduce pre-fire delay
Pulemyot 762: Increased damage, headshot multiplier; lower torso nerfed
TAQ Eradicator: Higher damage, slower ADS
RAAL MG, SAKIN MG38: Increased damage; adjusted multipliers

Marksman Rifles

Now use AR ammo (non-bolt-action)
AEK-973: More damage and velocity; new Rapid Fire buffs
DM-10, SWAT 5.56: Range and velocity improved; better flinch performance
TR2: Damage redistributed; sniper counter role buffed
Tsarkov 7.62: Buffed damage and neck multiplier

Snipers

HDR: Slower ADS
FJX Imperium: More minimum damage and faster ADS

Previously, a major Black Ops 6 patch 1.64 added new weapons, map changes and quality of life improvements. Unfortunately, players are still experiencing several issues. Today’s Call of Duty version 1.72 will address a few of these issues.

Download free COD patch 1.72 on PS4, PC, and Xbox One.