Call of Duty Update 1.74 Patch Notes (COD Warzone 1.74)

Call of Duty update 1.74 is available to download on PS4, PC, and Xbox One. According to the official COD update 1.74 patch notes, the latest update introduces three new Iceland-based multiplayer maps, a tactical Team Elimination mode, new weapons and attachments, Grief mode in Zombies, and broad weapon tuning. Zombies gain new ammo mods and GobbleGums, while general fixes enhance map flow and mode reliability. In addition, COD Warzone update 1.74 brings a Downtown POI overhaul, introduces large-scale Clash mode, reworks weapons for better balance, adds new content in Ranked Play, and enhances UI clarity.

COD Version 1.74 Patch Notes – May 29, 2025

Black Ops 6 1.74 Patch Notes

Major Highlights:

Three new multiplayer maps set in Iceland, including a CIA black site and a cliffside ambush.
New mode: Team Elimination adds dog tag-based life mechanics.
Four new weapons, including LC10 SMG and FFAR 1 AR.
Zombies Grief mode returns, plus new ammo mod and GobbleGums.
Weapon balancing and attachment overhauls for smoother gameplay.

New Multiplayer Maps

Shutdown (6v6)

Set in an Icelandic hydroelectric plant.
Key areas: Central Turbine, Sluice, Transformers, Atrium, Parking, Red Container high ground.

Fugitive (6v6)

CIA black site prison in remote Iceland.
Vertical traversal with climbing and ziplines.

Blitz (6v6, 2v2)

Cliffside road ambush in Iceland.
Combat on the road, cliffside terrain, and near a waterfall.

New Multiplayer Mode

Team Elimination

Limited team lives per round.
Dog tags:
- Enemies collect to confirm kills.
- Allies collect to deny kills.
Win by wiping out enemies or having more lives at round end.

New Weapons (Multiplayer & Zombies)

LC10 – SMG (Battle Pass)

Full-auto, high accuracy and range.
Moderate fire rate, slow handling.

FFAR 1 – AR (Battle Pass)

Full-auto, high fire rate.
Great CQC damage, high recoil, slow handling.

Essex Model 07 – Marksman Rifle (Event Reward)

Lever-action, high damage.
Slow fire and handling; customizable levers.

Grim Reaper – Scorestreak (In-Season)

Semi-auto launcher with 4 rockets.
High damage, lost on death.

New Attachments

G-Grip (Battle Pass)

Vertical grip + blue laser.
Improved stability, recoil, and spread control.
Blocks laser attachments.

Stryder .22 Burst Mod (Event Reward)

Converts to 3-round burst.
Higher fire rate, altered damage profile.

SVD Full Auto Mod (Event Reward)

Converts sniper to full-auto.
Faster output, better recoil.

TR2 CQB Auto Conversion

Converts to SMG-like MR using handgun rounds.
Fully auto, compact MR.

Zombies Update

Grief Mode Returns (4v4)

S.A.M. vs Richtofen teams.
Capture zones to debuff enemies.
Respawns every 3 rounds.
No direct player damage.
Maps: Liberty Falls, Terminus, Citadelle des Morts, The Tomb, Shattered Veil.
Restrictions: Wonder Weapons & select GobbleGums.

New Zombies Features

Dark Ops Challenges

Hidden Calling Cards + XP.

New Ammo Mod – Shatter Blast

Explosive bullet damage with armor-breaking potential.

Augments

Major: Big Game, Blast Chain, Blast Repair.
Minor: Blast Zone, Blast Boost, Blast Wave.

🍬 New GobbleGums

Explosive Flourish (Epic): Reload triggers explosions (2 min).
Flavor Hex (Legendary): Random Ultra GobbleGum.
Rainburps (Whimsical): Enemies belch rainbow bubbles (3 min).

General Updates & Fixes

Multiplayer Map Fixes

Firing Range: S&D spawn fixes, water alignment.
Nomad: Rendering and geometry fixes.
Dealership: Fixed collision issues.

Multiplayer Mode Fixes

Free For All: Improved spawns.
Infected: Fixed loadout issue for first infected.

Weapon Balancing

Global Attachment Adjustments

Marksman Foregrip: Boosted recoil reduction.
Heavy Stock & Combat Stock: Improved flinch resistance.
CHF Barrels (ARs): Recoil penalty reductions.

Assault Rifles

XM4, AK-74, AMES 85, GPR 91, Model L: Recoil/handling/balance tweaks.
AS VAL, Krig C, Cypher 091, Kilo 141, CR-56 AMAX: Damage & recoil tuning.

SMGs, Shotguns

Buffed flinch resistance and recoil via attachments.

LMGs

Improved mobility and ADS speed.
PU-21, XMG, GPMG-7, Feng 82: Movement & flinch buffs.

Marksman Rifles

Burst MRs: Faster cooldowns and adjusted recoil.
AEK-973, SWAT 5.56, DM-10, TR2: Handling and balance enhancements.

Special Weapons

D1.3 Sector: Fixed projectile behavior in water.

Bug Fixes

SCORESTREAKS

Fixed lingering fire disappearing prematurely after Napalm Strike.

AUDIO

Restored missing voice lines for multiple Operators.

Enhanced Death Recap:
- Now shows contextual death factors:
  - Live Ping: Enemy had you pinged
  - UAV/HARP: Revealed on minimap
  - Unsuppressed Weapon: Position exposed by gunfire
  - Body Shield: Position revealed via captured teammate
  - Sleeper Agent: Killed by enemy infiltrator
  - Scout Pulse: Eliminated by Scout Pulse user
  - Prox Alarm: Position detected by tactical equipment
  - Signal Lure: Position revealed by your own Field Upgrade
Fixed contextual menu exploit in Weapons tab that improperly accessed Fire Mod skins
Corrected progress display for Non-Prestige Challenges
Resolved unresponsive Fire Mod Attachment skins UI
Fixed Scoreboard showing incorrect 8-round win limit (actual limit: 6 rounds)
Eliminated persistent “YOU ARE ELIMINATED” screen bug

STABILITY

Theater Mode: Temporarily disabled due to replay loading issues

RANKED PLAY

New Restrictions:
- SMG: C9 banned
- Tactical: Flashbangs banned
Seasonal Reset:
- Bronze/Silver: Retain previous rank
- Gold/Platinum: Reset to Gold I/Platinum I
- Diamond+: Reset to Diamond I
Loss Protection:
- First 3 losses of season incur no SR penalty
- Daily Loss Forgiveness: 1 protected loss per day
Access Requirements:
- Returning players: Win 10 matches to qualify
- New players: Win 50 multiplayer matches
Season 4 Rewards:
- Weapon Charms: Earn rank-specific charms (Gold-Iridescent/Top 250)
- Calling Cards: Unlock for Silver+ ranks and Top 250 placement
- Top 250 Champion: Exclusive card for #1 player
- “Pro Reissue AMES 85” Blueprint: Win 10 matches
- 100 Wins Decal: Win 100 matches

ZOMBIES

Map Fixes:
- Terminus: Corrected ramp lighting in Boat Race quest
- Citadelle des Morts:
  - Fixed repeatable Guardian boss fight via save files
  - Adjusted post-boss amulet positioning
Mode Fixes:
- Prevented split-screen lobby returns after pausing
Weapon Balancing:
- Pistols:
  - Stryder .22: +100% PaP damage, +80 ammo, -40% penetration falloff
  - 9mm PM: +50% PaP damage, +100% PaP range, +40 ammo, -20% kick, -40% penetration falloff
  - Grekhova: +150% damage, -30% range (close-range focus)
- Marksman Rifles:
  - Tsarkov 7.62: +50% PaP crit damage, +50% ADS speed, -80% kick
  - DM-10: +60% PaP crit damage
  - TR2: +40% damage, +90% crit damage, -40% kick
Attachment Fixes:
- Fixed Belt-Fed ammo refill bugs
Blueprint Fixes:
- Corrected Death FX playback
- Prevented “Game Over” blueprint reverting to defaults after reload
Gunsmith:
- Fixed magazine info display errors
Perk Fixes:
- Quick Revive: Now properly slots first
- Elemental Pop: Fixed PaP GS45/D1.3 incompatibility & Electric Cherry/Brain Rot conflict
Equipment Buffs:
- C4: 70→250 damage
- Frag: 150 mid-damage
- Semtex: 250 inner-damage
Field Upgrades:
- Aether Shroud: Fixed zombie targeting & post-revive melee bugs
- Dark Flare: Fixed Helmeted Zombie immunity
Support Items:
- Death Machine: 350 ammo
- Mutant Injection: Fixed animations & Exfil cinematic
- War Machine: Corrected unlock requirements/descriptions
- Mangler Cannon: Fixed arm alignment
GobbleGum Fixes:
- Prevented 1-ammo Death Machine/War Machine after Support Group use
- Blocked ziplines immediately after Anywhere but Here
- Improved Power-Up positioning logic
- Fixed zombie spawn freeze after Time Out user quits
Power-Ups:
- Fixed Wunderwaffe crawler creation during Insta-kill
Mystery Box:
- Expanded weapon pool
- Increased Seasonal weapon drop rates
- Fixed incorrect rarity displays
UI Fixes:
- Added missing Exfil timers
- Fixed Pack-a-Punch/Wonder Weapon UI conflicts (Shattered Veil)
- Corrected Der Wunderfizz perk pricing updates
- Fixed “Staff of Ice” spelling errors
- Polished subtitles
Graphics:
- Improved Special Round fog transitions for late joiners
- Fixed spectator black screen during fast travel
Stability: General crash fixes

Warzone Update 1.74 Patch Notes

Summary of Key Changes:

New Downtown POI “The Overlook” with vertical and horizontal ziplines
New limited-time mode: Clash (52v52 team deathmatch)
Ranked Play Season 4 launched with new rewards and restrictions
Major weapon balancing: ARs, SMGs, LMGs, and Shotguns adjusted
UI/UX improvements for death recap and perk tracking

Map Changes

Verdansk Overhaul

The Overlook (New POI)

Replaces Burger Town/SKN Comm Tower in Downtown
Features vertical ziplines (via cranes) and horizontal ziplines connecting rooftops

New Game Modes

Clash (52v52 LTM)

Team Deathmatch mode (first to 500 points)
Capture points, complete contracts, and collect power-ups
Supports 1st and 3rd person toggle
No self-revives or Last Stand

World Series of Warzone

Competitive rule set
Prepares players for June 20th open tournament

Playlist Updates

Battle Royale Casual Solos

Replaces Core Solos
Includes mix of real players and bots
Will be adjusted based on community feedback

Ranked Play – Season 4

New Rewards

Earn operator skins, weapon blueprints, charms, and emblems
Top 250 players get exclusive cosmetics

Equipment & Perk Restrictions

Banned: Launchers, Tracker Perk, Body Shield
Designed to reduce unfair squad wipes and exploits

Gameplay Changes

Gulag

Players now start with 1 armor plate

Loot Adjustments

Increased ground loot: SMGs
Decreased ground loot: LMGs

Equipment Changes

Flash Grenades: 20% wider area of effect
Concussion Grenades: Max stun duration increased (1.61s → 2.3s)

Perk Changes

Veteran: Enhanced flash/stun resistance
Mountaineer: Fall damage reduction increased (33% → 35%)
Wildcards: Bandolier removed

Weapons Update

New Weapons

LC10 SMG: Accurate with moderate fire rate and range
FFAR 1 AR: High fire rate with close-quarter power
Essex Model 07: Lever-action, high-damage marksman rifle

New Attachments

G-Grip Foregrip: Improves recoil and stability
Stryder .22 Burst Mod: Converts to 3-round burst
SVD Full Auto Mod: Converts to full-auto
TR2 CQB Auto Conversion: Turns into SMG-style rifle

Weapon Balance Goals

Assault Rifles: Increased bullet velocity
SMGs: Boosted effective range
LMGs: More flinch damage, reduced close-range power
Shotguns: Improved Maelstrom range and damage
Marksman Rifles: Reduced burst cooldowns (SWAT, AEK)

Other Adjustments

Buy Stations

Increased from 47 to 49 locations

Contracts

Search & Destroy added in Clash mode
Supply Run reward adjusted

Field Upgrades

Door Barricade available in Clash mode

Killstreaks

Hand Cannon added in Clash mode

UI/UX Improvements

Death Recap Widget

Shows if location was revealed by:
- Precision Airstrike
- Cluster Strike
- Bunker Buster
- Gas coughing
- Tracker perk (auto-ping)
- Alertness perk

Challenges Update

Perk Tracking

Specialist perk progress now counts toward perk challenges

UAV Killstreak Challenge

Advanced UAV now counts toward challenge completion

Camo Challenge

Text updated: “Get Kills while sliding”

New Armory Challenge

JAK Intimidator now has an Armory unlock path

Previously, a major Black Ops 6 patch 1.72 added 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. Unfortunately, players are still experiencing several issues. Today’s Call of Duty version 1.74 will address a few of these issues.

Download free COD patch 1.74 on PS4, PC, and Xbox One.