Call of Duty Modern Warfare patch 1.09 patch notes

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Update 1.09 arrives today and can be downloaded now for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The download is massive: 12GB on consoles and 20GB on PC.

The update brings a host of balance changes, bug fixes and general changes to the game. It also features new Specs Ops missions, a scoring system for Special Ops mode and unlocks based on your performance .

A new multiplayer mode has arrived, the ever popular Gun Game, and a new Realism playlist has been added for those who really like to challenge themselves. You can find a full list of patch notes below.

Patch Notes for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 1.09 update

WHAT'S UP

• Special operations: "Harbinger" and "Brimstone"
• Classic Special Ops: "Kick", 3-star rating system and rewards
  • 3-star rating system (based on time spent)
  • XP & MP unlocks based on your ranking after you complete a game.
• Multiplayer:
  • Réalisme Moshpit (Domination, Hardpoint, Headquarters, Kill Confirmed)
  • Gun game
• Fixed a bug where a player could spawn without a character model when spawning on a friendly vehicle
• Fixes for various exploits on all maps and modes
• Fixed an issue where copying a group of opposing players would also copy their kill streak
• Fixed the after action report not showing recently earned rewards
• Fixed The player ranking icons not appearing on the scoreboard
• Reducing the playing time of a runtime animation
• Accessibility: Added option to Always Sprint
• Step by Step: Adjusted volume and sound type for crouching and walking in aiming position
• Dead Silence: Fix for Dead Silence field upgrade does not last long enough when CDL rules are enabled
• Fix for nameplates to be visible in a certain location on Piccadilly
• Updates to the obituary (killfeed); removal of "Avenged" and "Save Player", game owner of the game and increase in player rank
• Fix allowing players to join a match even if they have been blocked

Private Match:

• Added option to disable spawning camera
• Fix for a bug where the private match option "Starting the captured flags" did not work as expected
• Fixed the bomb screen appearing blank when defusing or planting the bomb in Search and Destroy with Realism enabled. Added a bomb carrier indicator.

Killstreaks:

• Fixed an issue that caused selected chains of fire to revert to the previous selection during a match
• Fixed issue where players using the shield turret fire system could see through smoke at certain angles with the turret side panels
• Dead Silence: Fix for Dead Silence field upgrade does not last long enough when CDL rules are enabled
• Thermal goggles are now able to see through smoke grenades
• Added option to disable spawning camera
• Fixed an issue where the mount interaction prompt was disappearing when installing or broadcasting the bomb in Search and Destroy.

1 fixed lifestyle:

• Fixed camera stuck on death scene when transitioning to spectator
• Fixed weapon not animating when sprinting at the start of the turn

Infantry assault vehicle:

• Reduced turret damage radius and lethality

Progress / Challenges / Fixed Missions:

• The descriptions cleaned up and updated for different challenges
• Officier Challenge: "Heads Up"
• “Destroy vehicles with launchers”
• "Do its job"
• "Aggression"
• "Expert gunsmith"
• “A pony thing”

Lethals / Tacticals:

• Fixed the Decoy Frog showing a flashing red light for allies and enemies
• Slightly illuminated around the player when using Snapshot Grenade

A player:

• Fixed a bug that could cause an error when selecting a mission

Advantages:

• Spotter: Perk was not marking equipment, field upgrades, or Killstreaks through walls in FFA. Fix for Spotter perk not marking UAVs and slightly thinned outlines
• EOD: fix for players losing HUD items after hacking an enemy specifically in certain scenarios
• Fix for "Quick Fix" perk not giving faster regeneration when winning wins with the throwing knife.
• Fix for "Amped" perk of not stowing riot shield as quickly as it should
• Fix for rocket launcher camos not unlocking or tracking properly
• Fixed model 860 camouflage not unlocking or tracking properly
• FN SCAR 17: slight increase in ADS duration, reduction in barrel and bipod grip penalties
• Fix for white placeholder appearing when upgrading weapon and unlocking new attachments
• Added descriptions to all optics with a range shard
• Fixed an issue where the P90 + FFS ring sight was creating a range shard
• Thermal goggles are now able to see through smoke grenades
• Fixed Charms not appearing where they should on different weapons

Rankings / Battle Records:

• Fixed a bug where selecting “All” would sometimes return the player to the main menu
• Added CTF and Hardpoint in Combat Records

Audio: voice chat options:

• No effect - default voice chat. No additional effects or equalization adjustments
• Stealth Comms - Bring campaign immersion into multiplayer with additional SAS radio effects for voice chat
• Classic Chatter - Are you feeling nostalgic? Coordinate with your team using classic Modern Warfare radio effects.

Special operations:

• Added ammo drops! After various objectives, you will be provided with a care package to provide you with the ammunition you need so badly!
• Various operating fixes
• Fixed an issue where players could lose some functionality after using the EMP drone in Operation Crosswind
• Fixed crashes occurring when viewing the scoreboard from the match recap

Survival:

• Fix for enemies spawning out of bounds on Piccadilly

New features:

• Added an option to hide friend requests and party invitations
• Added support for additional keyboard layouts on PS4

Stability:

• Several fixes to prevent crashes and improve stability

General fixes:

• Fixed an issue where the boot sequence volume was too loud.
• Various binding adjustments
• Players are now able to remove themselves from the gesture and spray wheel by clicking anywhere
• More fixes to prevent hitching / stuttering during cutscenes
• Fixed an issue where main menu music could not be played when users turned on the Skip Movie Intro option.
• Fixed an error that could occur when attempting to manage a party
• Several fixes for different aspect ratios on different in-game menus / screens
• Fixed a bug where the XP token hotkey would also open the Nvidia Highlights feature simultaneously (now on the 'F' key)
• Fixed a bug where some Achievements would appear to be completed while they were