Raven Software continues its rapid response to player feedback with another impactful update for Call of Duty: Warzone Season 3. The April 8 adjustments address two major community complaints - the problematic Terminator operator skin and unbalanced ground loot distribution that emerged with Verdansk's return.
Since its introduction, the T-800 Endo Titanium Core skin (based on Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic Terminator) has caused visibility issues in combat situations. The chrome-finish character model blended too effectively with certain environments, giving users an unfair advantage. Raven's solution modifies the skin's visual properties to maintain its cinematic authenticity while ensuring fair target identification.
The update removes three specific weapons that were dominating early-game encounters:
- DM-10 Marksman Rifle (Excessive damage output at medium range)
- Tsarkov Marksman Rifle (Overperforming fire rate for its class)
- SVD Sniper Rifle (Too prevalent in loot distribution)
This change follows widespread player reports that these weapons appeared in ground loot approximately 37% more frequently than intended, according to Raven's internal data.
The update also includes important quality-of-life fixes:
- Resolved a bug causing primary weapons to drop when looting Loadout Crates
- Fixed inconsistent labeling at buy stations during playlist transitions
These adjustments come alongside Treyarch's parallel update for Black Ops 6, which implements the same Terminator nerf and introduces new Ricochet anti-cheat verification measures.
Early player reactions suggest these changes successfully address Season 3's most pressing balance issues. The updates arrive as Warzone experiences a significant resurgence, with industry analysts reporting a 68% increase in daily active players since Verdansk's return - the highest engagement since 2022's peak.
Raven Software maintains its reputation for responsive live-service management, having now deployed three substantial updates within Season 3's first week. Players can expect further refinements as the studio continues monitoring gameplay data and community feedback.
