A new Call of Duty: Vanguard update is live on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and the Xbox Series consoles alongside patch notes that reveal and detail everything the update does. Most notably, the update has nerfed shotguns. That said, it’s not limited to this, there are other weapon changes and fixes, plus adjustments to perks and killstreaks. Further, while the update is almost exclusively focused on multiplayer, there is something for Zombies players as well.
Longshots now count when achieved through Incendiary Round’s damage over time
When previewing the Welgun after unlocking Challenges in Multiplayer, the Welgun is no longer missing challenge details
Corrected unintended behavior with Buck and Slug, which resulted in players getting headshot bonuses when shooting limbs
Players with the Fortified Perk are no longer immune to any fire damage including Flamenaut and Incendiary Grenade
Fixed an issue where some players would not retain their Killstreaks in between rounds
Users can no longer gain infinite ammo with a Killstreak bug exploit
Akimbo Double Barrel ShotgunDamage has been reduced
Damage has been reduced
Buck and SlugRange has been reduced
Range has been reduced
Addressed an issue that could occasionally prevent the player’s Artifact from working properly after using a Self-Revive.
Addressed an issue where Support weapons could provide infinite ammo.
