Summary
- Call of Duty: Warzone update temporarily removed the .500 Snakeshot Ammunition to Basilisk Pistol and Thermal 6x Scope.
- Adjusted the number of static Buy Stations during Battle Royale Trio mode and fixed game bugs.
- Added another offensive tool option, Bunker Buster killstreak, to Resurgence and Plunder game modes.
Call of Duty: Warzone is back with an update on April 7, 2025, to address some gameplay issues. Many players have experienced affected battle royale play since Season 3 started. Here’s what you need to know from the Call of Duty: Warzone April 2025 update.
Snakeshot Ammunition and Thermal 6x Scope Temporarily Removed
One of the most significant changes included in Call of Duty: Warzone April 2025 update is in the weapons. They temporarily removed Basilisk pistol’s .500 Snakeshot Ammunition, which had been noticeably problematic. Players have been in impressive kill streaks by building this with the Akimbo feature, allowing them to dual-wield the handguns. This eliminates enemies with one or two close-range shots. Due to this, some players achieve over 40 kills just in a single match.
However, this isn’t the first time that Snakeshot ammunition has taken over the Warzone’s meta. They have repeatedly adjusted this attachment throughout the years for being too powerful. In the official update, Raven Software decided to momentarily disable this as they investigated the issue. Yet, players should expect that the attachment will return with significant nerfs to balance the gameplay.
Also, they removed the Thermal 6x Scope for the meantime in the game. It appears that the scope wasn’t displaying any glint which normally warns players if an enemy is targeting them. So, this feature gives the snipers an unfair advantage, given that opponents have no visual indications of someone’s crosshairs. They are looking to solve this to ensure fair play between players.
Buy Station Adjustments for Trio Mode
The Call of Duty: Warzone April 2025 update also includes the distribution of Buy Stations in Trio mode. They adjusted the number of static But Stations which spawn during Battle Royale Trios, matching other squad sizes. With this, larger teams won’t need as many Buy Stations across the map.
The new feature will have available stations reflecting what they need by scaling based on squad size. This should provide a more balanced experience to those in Trio matches. It should distribute resources consistently with the intended gameplay design.
Bug Fixes and Collision Issues Addressed
The return of Verdansk also marked new technical issues in the game. One of these includes the patch that fixes collision problems with various objects across the map. This allows players to exploit and peek or shoot through them. This became unfair for players who haven’t discovered such technical issues.
Plus, another bug also plagued the game which prevented the “squad wipe” notification from appearing in the killfeed. This notification helps players track their progress during the matches. Fortunately, Raven offered a minor fix to provide quality-of-life improvement in the game.
The Return of Bunker Buster in Resurgence and Plunder
Other than the removal and fixes included in the Call of Duty: Warzone April 2025 update, some features also make a comeback. They reintroduced Bunker Buster killstreak to game modes Resurgence and Plunder. This is another powerful offensive tool option for players during the fast-paced game modes in Warzone.
Upcoming Changes and Community Concerns
There are several other issues that Raven Software is looking forward to providing solutions. One of them was the “visibility adjustment” of Terminator skin which faced criticism for being difficult to spot in environments. Moreover, the developers promised to enhance the “target identification” rate of the skin to make it more visible to opponents.
The developers are also working on fixing issues with the Hybrid and Slide only settings. Yet, the specific details aren’t included in the April patch notes. Besides these, there were more concerns that Raven has yet to address such as the overpowered HDR sniper rifle. The community hopes that the developer team addresses this in future updates.
Conclusion
That wrapped up everything you have to know about the Call of Duty: Warzone April 2025 update. Raven Software mostly focused on addressing community concerns, especially on weapons and attachments providing game advantages. There is more work to do to create a balanced and fair gameplay for players which will come in the upcoming updates.
