MW2 & Warzone 2 July 24 update patch notes: Basilisk, X13, M4 nerfs

MW2 and Warzone 2's July 24 patch notes are live and it's safe to say this update has had a major impact on the overall meta.

Unlike the July 19 update, this one includes significant weapon balance changes to the X13 Auto, Basilisk, M4, Cronen Squall, and more.

Alterations to the akimbo secondaries in particular were heavily requested from the community after the pistols were completely dominating at close-range.

So, without ado, let's check all the changes introduced in MW2 and Warzone 2's July 24 patch notes.

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MW2 & Warzone 2 July 24 patch notes

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Warzone 2 weapon changes

• Lachmann-556
  • Maximum Damage decreased
  • Mid-far Damage increased 
  • Headshot Multiplier decreased 
  • Neck Multiplier decreased 
  • Upper Torso Multiplier decreased 

• M4
  • Upper Torso Multiplier decreased 
  • Lower Torso Multiplier decreased 

• TAQ-56
  • Headshot Multiplier decreased 

• Tempus Razorback
  • Minimum Damage increased 
  • Limb Multipliers increased 

• Cronen Squall (Full Auto)
  • Maximum Damage decreased 
  • Close-mid Damage decreased 
  • Damage step added at Mid-range 
  • Minimum Damage decreased 
  • Headshot Multiplier decreased

• Basilisk
  • Fixed an issue with the Akimbo Snakeshot Basilisk where its damage profile was higher than intended

• FTAC Siege
  • Maximum Damage decreased 

• X13 Auto
  • Fixed an issue that caused the X13 Auto’s damage profile to be higher than intended
  • Maximum Damage decreased

• MX Guardian
  • Maximum Damage decreased 
  • Close-mid Damage decreased 
  • Mid Damage decreased
  • Mid-far Damage decreased 
  • Minimum Damage decreased

• ISO 45
  • Fixed an issue with the ISO 45 causing its upper right leg damage to be lower than intended

Warzone attachment changes

• KV Broadside
  • 12 Gauge Dragon’s Breath
    • Close-mid damage decreased 

• MX Guardian
  • 12 Gauge Dragon’s Breath
    • Maximum Damage decreased 
    • Close-mid Damage decreased 
    • Mid Damage decreased 
    • Maximum Damage Range increased
    • Close-mid Damage Range increased 
    • Mid Damage Range decreased 
    • Minimum Damage Range decreased 

Global bug fixes

• Fixed an issue impacting some Players receiving Battle Pass rewards correctly

• Fixed an issue where some Players couldn't open the Battle Pass

• Fixed an issue where the Player couldn’t access Division Rewards in Career & Rewards in Warzone Ranked Play

So, there you have it, those are all the balance changes and bug fixes that arrived with the July 24 WZ2 and MW2 update.

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