Call of Duty Update 1.77 Patch Notes (COD Warzone 1.77)

Call of Duty update 1.77 is available to download on PS4, PC, and Xbox One. According to the official COD update 1.77 patch notes, the latest Season 05 introduces three new maps—Runway, Exchange, and W.M.D.—plus modes like Aim High and Snipers Only. Zombies finale hits Janus Towers. The PML 5.5 LMG joins the arsenal. In addition, COD Warzone update 1.77 (Season 05) introduces enhanced RICOCHET Anti-Cheat with TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot integration. The Battle Pass offers over 100 rewards, including new weapons and Operators. Verdansk’s Stadium gets a militarized overhaul with new structures and loot.

COD Version 1.77 Patch Notes – August 7, 2025

Black Ops 6 1.77 Patch Notes (Season 05)

New Multiplayer Maps

• Runway (6v6) – Escape through Arzak Airport amid chaos, with wreckage and flames covering the tarmac.

• Exchange (6v6, 2v2) – Fight in a vibrant marketplace centered around a deli with a sea god statue.

• World Motor Dynasty (6v6) – A reimagined Black Ops classic, now set in an Italian car factory under overcast skies.

New Multiplayer Modes

• Aim High – Headshots are instant kills; body armor reduces damage elsewhere.

• Snipers Only (In-Season) – Sniper Rifles only, with restrictions on other gear.

• Cranked Moshpit (In-Season) – Kills boost speed and start a bomb timer—chain kills to stay alive and earn double score.

New Weapons

• PML 5.5 (LMG, Battle Pass) – Fast-firing LMG with high damage but slow reload.

• ABR A1 (Assault Rifle, Battle Pass) – Burst-fire rifle with high damage, configurable to full-auto.

• Boxing Gloves (Melee, Event Reward) – Fast melee weapon with long range.

New Attachments

• 9mm PM Skull Splitter (Battle Pass) – Turns pistols into high-damage marksman weapons.

• PPSh-41 Helical Magazine (Event Reward) – High-capacity SMG mag for sustained fire.

New Zombies Content

• Map: Reckoning – Fight in the collapsing Janus Towers.

• New Enemies:

  • Uber Klaus – A heavily armored robot with a shielded core.

  • Kommando Klaus – Self-destructing bots preceded by red mist.

• Wonder Weapon: Gorgofex – A living, bio-aetheric gun with psychic energy.

• Field Upgrade: Mister Peeks (In-Season) – A disco bunny that distracts and attacks zombies.

MULTIPLAYER UPDATES

Maps

• Runway (New) – 6v6 map set in 1992 Kuwait.

• World Motor Dynasty (W.M.D.) – Reimagined 6v6 map set in 1992 Avalon.

• Exchange (New) – New Strike map set in 1992 Avalon.

Modes

• Fixed a bug in Search & Destroy where players joining mid-match sometimes didn’t spawn in the next round.

Perks

• Fixed an issue with the Shadow Perk when throwing equipment near enemy Shock Charges.

Scorestreaks

• Fixed the Archangel drone flying outside the intended play area.

UI Fixes

• Fixed Prestige Menu access from the After-Action Report.

• Fixed Ranked Play weapon icons flashing red/green when switching classes.

• Fixed Scorestreak widget incorrectly showing “Ready for Use” after respawning.

• Fixed players being unable to Prestige in the main menu.

• Fixed a looping menu error caused by tracked challenges.

• Fixed unpinning weapons after completing camo challenges.

• Fixed missing weapon previews when favoriting a custom loadout.

• Fixed Operators A-posing in the Winner’s Circle with Depth of Field enabled.

RANKED PLAY – SEASON 5

Rank Reset

• Bronze/Silver: No reset – start where you left off.

• Gold/Platinum: Reset to Gold I / Platinum I.

• Diamond+: Reset to Diamond I.

Demotion Protection

• First 3 losses of the season won’t demote you.

• Daily Loss Forgiveness: 1 free loss per day (like Season 4).

Unlock Requirements

• Returning players: Win 10 matches to requalify.

• New players: Win 50 multiplayer matches to unlock.

• PC Game Pass Free Trial: No Ranked Play access (but other modes still available).

Season 5 Rewards

• Weapon Camos: Earn unique camos for Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Crimson, Iridescent, and Top 250.

• Calling Cards: Unlock for Silver+ ranks, plus a #1 Top 250 Champion variant.

• Pro Reissue Jackal PDW: Win 10 Ranked matches.

• 100 Wins Large Decal: Win 100 Ranked matches.

Stability Fixes

• General improvements to reduce crashes.

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ZOMBIES UPDATES

New Map: Reckoning

• Fight in the collapsing Janus Towers in Liberty Falls.

Bug Fixes

Maps:

• Fixed damage on coffins in Citadelle des Morts.

• Fixed zombies not dropping near dumpsters in Liberty Falls.

• Patched an Aether Shroud exploit in Liberty Falls.

Modes:

• Fixed Grief mode capture zones and essence rewards for late joiners.

• Corrected Crafting Table showing wrong Self-Revive limit (3 → 1).

Weapons:

• Fixed Shatter Blast explosions detonating incorrectly.

• Fixed Mystery Box giving duplicate weapons.

• Fixed Akimbo Wall Buy not refilling left-hand ammo.

Perks:

• Fixed Jugger-Nog + PHD Flopper unintended interaction.

• Fixed Death Perception SFX missing on some machines.

• Fixed Melee Macchiato not showing fists.

Field Upgrades:

• Fixed rapid charging when rejoining mid-match.

• Fixed Dark Flare blocking Pack-a-Punch activation.

Scorestreaks:

• Fixed AFK timer activating during Support Item use.

• Fixed Chopper Gunner facing wrong direction in Shattered Veil.

GobbleGums:

• Fixed Free Fire not applying to Akimbo left-hand weapons.

UI & Stability:

• Fixed Zombies Purchase Menu errors.

• Fixed GobbleGum Store black screen.

• General crash fixes.

Warzone 1.77 Patch Notes

Battle Pass

• 100+ rewards, including free weapons, Operator skins, blueprints, and more.

• Free tier: Base weapons & some cosmetics.

• Premium Pass: Earn up to 1,100 COD Points.

• BlackCell upgrade: Exclusive animated skins & high-tier rewards.

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Warzone Updates

Maps: Verdansk (Militarized Stadium)

• New Contract: Infiltrate the Stadium to unlock a Satellite Hijack mission (available Week 1).

• Changes:

  • More vertical structures for better combat control.

  • Less wallbang-friendly materials.

  • High-value loot zone (permanently unlocked starting Week 2).

New Mode: Stadium Resurgence

• 36 players, 12-minute matches.

• Custom loot & circle collapses (7 stages).

• Launches in Week 2.

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Ranked Play Adjustments

SR (Skill Rating) Changes (Resurgence)

• 1st place: Reduced to 125 SR (from 150).

• 2nd/3rd place: Increased to 100 SR (from 75).

• Elimination cap: Raised to 150 SR (from 100).

Reward Updates

• Easier to earn: Camo (250 → 150 elims), Blueprint (1000 → 400 elims).

• Harder: Sticker (25 → 40 elims).

New Rewards

• Career: Emblems, operator skins, camos (earned via Top 15 placements).

• Rank-based: Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Crimson, and Iridescent Operator skins.

• Top 250: Exclusive Operator skins.

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Loot & Economy

• New Ground Loot: PML 5.56 LMG added.

• Updated Perks: Shrouded, Bomb Squad, Gung-Ho, etc.

• Buy Stations:

  • Spawns randomized for fresh gameplay.

  • Stadium Buy Station unlocks after roof breach (available from start in Week 2).

Contracts

New: Satellite Hijack (Limited-Time Contract – 1 Week Only)

• Objective: Squads compete to breach the Stadium in 4 steps:

  1. Find a decrypting tool at a campsite.

  2. Kill the player who took it.

  3. Hack a relay module.

  4. Storm the breached Stadium.

• Rewards:

  • Permanent Weapon Blueprint (via hidden Weapon Case).

  • Extra side missions inside the Stadium.

• Available in: Core & casual BR modes (all squad sizes).

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Equipment

Adjustments

• Spring Mine:

  • Reduced damage when prone/diving (85% reduction).

  • Dev Note: Too many late-game deaths from mines—this should help.

New: Napalm Strike

• Call in a fiery explosion (left-to-right spread based on your aim).

• Only found in Care Packages.

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Perks

• HUD Update: Picked-up perks now show on-screen (inventory, killcam, spectate).

• Specialist Perk: Easier to earn—pool balls are now pre-racked.

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Weapons

Drop Rate Changes

• Verdansk (BR): More Assault Rifles, fewer SMGs.

• Rebirth (Resurgence):

  • ↑ ARs (30% → 33%) & SMGs (20% → 32%).

  • ↓ LMGs, Snipers, Shotguns, Pistols.

New Weapons

• PML 5.56 LMG (Battle Pass, Page 3): Fast-firing but heavy recoil.

• ABR A1 Assault Rifle (Battle Pass, Page 6): Burst-fire (can mod to full-auto).

• Boxing Gloves (In-Season Event): Short-range melee weapon.

New Attachments

• 9mm PM Skull Splitter (Battle Pass, Page 7): Turns pistols into headshot machines (slower fire rate).

• PPSh-41 Helical Magazine (In-Season): High-capacity SMG mag for spray-and-pray.

Default Loadout Updates

• Swaps:

  • Kilo replaces FFAR (Enforcer).

  • ABR A1 replaces Swat 5.56 (Commando).

  • PML 5.56 replaces *PU-21* (Strategist).

  • AS-VAL replaces GPR (Recon).

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TL;DR:

• New Stadium contract (1-week event) with a Weapon Blueprint reward.

• Napalm Strike (Care Package-only) & Spring Mine nerf.

• Perks now visible in HUD, easier Specialist unlock.

• Weapon tweaks: More ARs/SMGs, new LMG & burst AR, Boxing Gloves melee.

• Loadout shakeups (e.g., Kilo, ABR A1, AS-VAL added).

UI/UX Improvements

• Weapon Level Tracking: Now shows current level AND max level (easier progress tracking).

• Friendly Gadget Indicators:

  • Deployable Cover, Trophy System, Recon Drone now show blue icons (like other friendly gear).

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Challenge Adjustments

• UAV Towers: Now properly count for UAV-based challenges.

• Camo Fixes:

  • Feng Diamond/Dark Matter camos now track multi-kills correctly.

  • Most Wanted challenges now also accept Bounty target kills.

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Bug Fixes

General

• Vehicles/Stations: More ATVs spawn; ammo depot now appears in Riverside Police Station.

• Launchers: Kills now track properly when aiming down sights.

• “Connecting” Bug: Fixed infinite loading after “Play Again”.

Gameplay & Equipment

• Search & Destroy: No longer targets phantom Buy Stations.

• Spring Mine: Now harmless if the player who placed it leaves.

• Swat 5.56 Grau: Fixed broken attachment compatibility.

Ranked Play

• Lobby Freezes: Fixed black screens in Ranked menu.

• Queue Lock: Players no longer get stuck when joining friends in different playlists.

UI/UX Fixes

• Optics:

  • Ares Clear Shot now shows sniper glint.

  • Thermal scopes (SZ Holotherm, Schlager Night View) work properly.

• Loadout UI:

  • Weapons now preview correctly when favorited.

  • Specialist Perk no longer duplicates in menus.

  • Loadout Drop icon won’t show if your squad can’t afford it.

• Attachment Descriptions: Fixed misleading text for *MW2/MW3 weapon attachments*.

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TL;DR:

• UI upgrades: Better weapon level tracking, friendly gear markers.

• Challenge fixes: UAVs, camo tracking, and Most Wanted/Bounty kills count.

• Bug squashes: Launcher kills, lobby freezes, thermal scopes, loadout UI, and more.

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 1.77 will address a few of these issues.

Download free COD patch 1.77 on PS4, PC, and Xbox One.