Black Ops 2 on PS4 and PS5 finally has dedicated servers — host migration is gone
The biggest complaint about the Black Ops 2 PlayStation port is fixed: every multiplayer match now runs on dedicated servers, so no more host advan…
News & Guides
Call of Duty & Warzone news, strategy guides and the best weapon loadouts — for PC, Xbox and PlayStation.
CDL pros are talking about banning GameSir controllers — GameSir says inspect them
Turbo modes and programmable macros have put an entire controller brand in the CDL's crosshairs. GameSir's answer: inspect us — and there's already…
Warzone's Haunted Hollow and Giant Infected: everything in Season 06's The Haunting
Haven's Hollow gets torn apart by cosmic horrors, a Ghost Train and 64-player Giant Infected — and DOOM Guy shows up. Everything Activision has con…
Every new weapon in Black Ops 7 Season 06 and how to unlock them
Two in the Battle Pass, two through events. The full Season 06 weapon list and the fastest route to each one.
Black Ops Royale is leaving Warzone — Season 06 is your last chance to play it
Activision's own Season 06 blog is telling players to get their Black Ops Royale wins in now. The mode is going — the only real question is exactly…
How to unlock all Freerun Descent Event rewards in Black Ops 7
Freerun: Descent is a seven-day leaderboard race, not a challenge grind — your fastest course time decides what you keep. Here's every reward, the…
"I'm deeply sorry": Call of Duty cheat makers apologise and shut down after Activision lawsuit
Activision sued in February. On 4 September the cheat makers posted a public apology, shut the services down, and told other cheat developers to st…
All Last Call Event Pass rewards in Black Ops 7 and Warzone, and how to unlock them
Two tracks, ten tiers, one melee weapon worth chasing. Everything in the Last Call Event Pass and the quickest way to clear it before 17 September.
Call of Duty admits RICOCHET false-banned FormaL in the Modern Warfare 4 beta
RICOCHET permanently banned a Call of Duty world champion mid-killstream, then reversed it within days. The devs' explanation — "a unique overlap b…
Modern Warfare 4's open beta never beat its early access peak on Steam
The pre-order-only early access weekend set Modern Warfare 4's Steam record. The open beta, available to everyone, came in about 2,000 players shor…
When is Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 6? Expected release date, time and what to expect
Season 6 looks set for Thursday 17 September — but that date comes from the Battle Pass timer, not Activision. Here is what is confirmed, what is g…
Best PPSh-41 loadout in the Modern Warfare 4 beta
The PPSh-41 got hit twice in one week and still nobody agrees on how to build it. All four published beta builds, the single attachment they share,…
Best Modern Warfare 4 controller settings for aim and movement
Three independent MW4 controller guides agree on the settings that matter and disagree on almost every number. Here is the unanimous config, the va…
Activision served a Call of Duty cheat seller at his front door — and filmed it
Activision took its RICOCHET enforcement offline: a cease-and-desist hand-delivered to an Ohio address during the MW4 closed beta, filmed and publi…
Modern Warfare 4 movement explained: every mechanic in the beta
Warzone joins the Modern Warfare 4 open beta today on Zodiac, and the movement model underneath it is not the one you learned in Black Ops 7. Omnim…
Modern Warfare 4 beta "BIOS Firmware: Update Required"? Here's what to do
It isn't a ban and your motherboard isn't broken: it's RICOCHET's hardware attestation check failing. Fail it in the MW4 beta and you can't access…
Modern Warfare 4 beta TTK nerfs: every weapon Infinity Ward slowed down
After first-weekend backlash over how fast guns were killing, Infinity Ward cut damage ranges and locational multipliers on six Modern Warfare 4 be…
Best M4 loadout in the Modern Warfare 4 beta
Every tracker has the M4 at or near the top of the MW4 beta meta. None of them agree on the attachments. Here are the two published builds side by…
Best Modern Warfare 4 beta PC settings for more FPS and better visibility
Ray tracing off, shadows and particles Low, VRAM Scale Target 80, upscaling on Quality. Here is the full Quality and Display setup for the MW4 beta…
All Modern Warfare 4 Mastery Camos revealed so far
Modern Warfare 4 has three Mastery Camos in each of Multiplayer, DMZ and Warzone, plus three tied to Prestige. Here are all twelve reported names,…
Hajin is Warzone's next map: what's confirmed for Modern Warfare 4 Season 01
Call of Duty revealed Hajin on 21 August 2026: a radiation-scarred Korean Peninsula exclusion zone that becomes Warzone's battle royale map in Mode…
Warzone Season 5 Reloaded is live: Black Ops Royale, Loaded Resurgence and Special Delivery Drone camos
Season 5 Reloaded is live. Black Ops Royale is back on Avalon, Loaded Resurgence joins as a Weekend LTM, and Quickdrop Kits plus Special Delivery D…
Warzone Season 5 Reloaded weapon buffs and nerfs: MXR-17 hit, AN-94 and Mammoth buffed
The Season 5 Reloaded patch takes power out of the MXR-17 and CBRS-3, then gives long-range ARs, the Mammoth LMG and several shotguns room to move…
Modern Warfare 4 beta adds campaign mission and Warzone's Zodiac map
Call of Duty says the Modern Warfare 4 beta will include multiplayer, campaign and Warzone in one beta. Weekend One early access opens August 21; W…
OpTic Gaming win Black Ops 7 EWC 2026
OpTic Gaming top the official Black Ops 7 EWC 2026 standings, ahead of Team Heretics, 100 Thieves and Team Falcons.
Warzone Grappling Hooks are being removed from standard BR and Resurgence
Raven Software has confirmed Grappling Hooks are leaving standard Battle Royale and Resurgence playlists later this month. Here is what changes, wh…
Black Ops 7 EWC 2026 starts today: schedule, teams and where to watch
Black Ops 7 is the next Call of Duty event at EWC 2026: group play starts August 5, 16 teams are listed, and matches are expected on Twitch and You…
Black Ops 2 gets backend update after PlayStation account hacks
Black Ops 2 on PlayStation has received backend security updates after hackers altered player account levels and Prestige data.
Machine of War event: unlock the Mammoth LMG with Fuel Cans
Machine of War is live in Black Ops 7 and Warzone: collect Fuel Cans across modes to unlock the Mammoth LMG, camos and event rewards.
Warzone EWC 2026 Resurgence Series is live with $1m on the line
Warzone's EWC 2026 event is under way: 32 teams, four days, a $1m prize pool, and a Match Point final to decide the champion.
Black Ops 7 is getting Classic matchmaking — here’s what changes
Call of Duty says Black Ops 7 is getting a new Classic-inspired matchmaking system in Season 05, with Open playlists staying available and Open opt…
All Warzone Season 5 Win Streak Camos and how to unlock them
Season 5 Win Streak Camos require 10 to 50 consecutive wins depending on the Warzone mode, with new penalties for repeated prematch backouts.
How to unlock the Serialized Gilded Ruin camo in Warzone and Black Ops 7
Pre-order Modern Warfare 4, earn 5,000 Skull Score in Black Ops 7 or Warzone, and finish fast enough for the numbered Gilded Ruin camo.
Warzone Season 5 patch notes: Drone Labs, Supply Drones and weapon changes
Season 5 changes Verdansk with Drone Labs, Supply Drones, new modes, new weapons and balance updates across ARs, SMGs and more.
Black Ops 7 & Warzone Season 05 arrives 23 July, key art teases Spectre's return
Season 05 lands 23 July across Black Ops 7 and Warzone, with the reveal key art teasing Spectre's comeback. The start date is locked in — most of t…
Call of Duty Steam update stuck at 99%? Try these fixes first
If your Call of Duty update is stuck at 99% on Steam, try a full Steam restart, download cache clear, region change and file verification before re…
Call of Duty community servers called 'illegal' and 'piracy' by the ESA in Stop Killing Games hearing
A gaming-industry lobbyist called CoD community servers 'illegal' in a California hearing — the ESA's stance, the backlash, and what it means for C…
Black Ops 1 & 2 hit PS4 and PS5 — $40 each, no DLC included
After a decade locked out of PlayStation, Black Ops 1 & 2 are live on PS4 and PS5 at $40 each — $20 for PS Plus. Here's the full pricing and what's…
Warzone's AK-27 is the best primary AR to run in Season 4 Reloaded
Season 4 Reloaded reshuffled the weapon meta, and the AK-27 has come out on top as the primary Assault Rifle to run right now.
Warzone Stim nerf makes late gas plays much harder
Season 4 Reloaded targets gas play directly: Stims heal 40% less in the gas, and Supply Boxes can no longer be opened deep outside the safe zone.
AN-94 Best Loadout — Black Ops 7 & Warzone Season 4
The AN-94 is now live as a two-round-burst AR in Black Ops 7 Season 4 Reloaded (out June 25). Here's the build that turns those punchy openings int…
Warzone Season 04 Reloaded patch notes: AN-94, Champion's Quest and major balance changes
Warzone Season 04 Reloaded is live with the AN-94, Champion's Quest, Squad Gun Game, Rebirth Island changes, gas-play nerfs and a wide balance pass.
Warzone Season 4 Reloaded Roadmap: Champion’s Quest, Rebirth Island & Squad Gun Game
Champion’s Quest is back in Core Battle Royale, Rebirth Island is getting its summer look, and Squad Gun Game is the new Resurgence LTM. Here’s wha…
Nick Cage joins Black Ops 7 and Warzone in Season 04 Reloaded
Season 04 Reloaded brings Nick Cage to Black Ops 7 and Warzone through a new Event Pass, alongside free-track weapons and other rewards.
Best AK-27 Loadout — Black Ops 7 & Warzone Season 4
The Season 4 buff dragged the AK-27 off the bench and straight into the long-range meta. Here's the exact build the top players are running — plus…
Call of Duty LFG – Find Team Mates
Tired of dying because a rando looted 400m away and never said a word? Here's how to find real teammates for Call of Duty and Warzone using LFG — w…
The Best Voyak KT-3 Loadout for Warzone Season 4
The Voyak KT-3 is one of the strongest assault rifles in Warzone Season 4. Here's the exact meta loadout, an aggressive variant, perks and tips to…
CR-56 AMAX Loadout: Best Warzone Build (Season 4)
The AMAX is back on top for long range — best-in-class TTK past 40m if you can hold the recoil. Here's the current Season 4 build, slot by slot.
Best MK35 ISR Loadout — Warzone Season 4 (Black Ops 7)
The MK35 ISR is one of the most forgiving long-range ARs in Warzone Season 4 — low recoil, fast handling, and a laser at distance. Here's the exact…
The Best DS20 Mirage Loadout | Warzone Season 4 (Black Ops 7)
The DS20 Mirage is one of the strongest ARs in Warzone Season 4 — laser-flat recoil and big range after its Season 4 buff. Here's the meta long-ran…
The Best FFAR 1 Loadout in Warzone (Season 4)
The FFAR 1 is back and it's filthy. Low recoil, a brutal first-range TTK and enough mobility to swing any fight — here's the exact meta build, the…
Best Warzone Audio Settings to Hear Footsteps — Season 4 (Black Ops 7)
Want to hear enemy footsteps before they hear you? Here's the exact Warzone Season 4 audio mix for Black Ops 7, plus the free PS5 and PC tweaks the…
MXR-17
The MXR-17 is sitting in Absolute Meta this season. Here's the exact long-range build pro players are running in Warzone Season 4 — plus an aggress…
How Do Warzone Tournaments Work?
Most hosts use skill-based divisions, so you only ever play people at your level. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a sweat, there's a tournament…
How to Get Better at Warzone: Pro Strategies to Win More Games and Improve Your K/D
More wins, higher K/D. The pin-wheel rotation, gunfight discipline, sound, the current Season 4 meta and how Ranked Play actually works — updated f…
How to Get K/D Roles in the Warzone Discord Server
Want your K/D as a role in the Tourney Time Warzone Discord? Link your Activision ID, make your Call of Duty profile public, and run the register c…
How to Make Your Call of Duty Profile Public (Black Ops 7 & Warzone, 2026)
Activision sets every Call of Duty profile to private by default, which blocks stat trackers and our Discord KD roles. Here's the exact, current wa…
Best Kar98k Loadout — Warzone Season 4 (Black Ops 7)
The Kar98k is back and still the fastest-handling marksman rifle in Warzone. Here's the meta Season 4 build, an aggressive quickscope variant, and…
Best Peacekeeper Mk1 Loadout — Warzone Season 4 (Black Ops 7)
The Peacekeeper Mk1 is full meta again after its Season 4 buff. Here's the best Warzone Sniper Support build, a long-range variant, a BO7 multiplay…
Best VX Compact Loadout — Warzone Season 4 (Black Ops 7)
The VX Compact is the close-range AR that fires like an SMG. Here's the meta sniper-support build, the aggressive variant, perks and how to run it…
M15 MOD 0 Loadout: Best Warzone Build (Black Ops 7, Season 4)
The M15 MOD 0 is one of the easiest, lowest-recoil ARs in Black Ops 7 — and a genuine Warzone Season 4 Contender. Here's the exact best build, slot…
The Best CBRS-3 Loadout | Warzone Season 4
The CBRS-3 is the Season 4 Battle Pass SMG with the biggest mag in its class and a rechamber gimmick. Here's the build that turns that drawback int…
FJX Horus Best Warzone Loadout (Season 4)
The FJX Horus is still one of the deadliest close-range SMGs in Warzone Season 4. Here's the exact meta build, perks, and an aggressive variant — n…
Best Carbon 57 Loadout — Warzone Season 4 & Black Ops 7
The Carbon 57 is one of the best SMGs in Warzone Season 4. Here's the meta build, attachments, perks and a faster aggressive variant.
EGRT-17 Best Loadout — Black Ops 7 & Warzone Season 4
The EGRT-17 is a top-tier Black Ops 7 AR with a fire rate that rivals the Peacekeeper. Here's the meta sniper-support build, an aggressive variant,…
Best Krig C Loadout for Warzone Season 4 (Black Ops 7)
The Krig C is the No.1 long-range meta in Warzone Season 4. Here's the exact attachment build, the perks, the LC10 pairing, and an aggressive varia…
SBMM in Warzone: How Matchmaking Actually Works Now
For years Activision swore there was no SBMM in Warzone while sweating you into sweaty lobbies every night. That era is over. As of Black Ops 7 and…
Strider 300 Loadout
One-shot at any range. The current meta Strider 300 sniper build for Warzone Season 4 and Black Ops 7 — attachments, perks, and an aggressive quick…
Best Swordfish A1 Loadout for Warzone (Black Ops 7, Season 4)
The Swordfish A1 burst marksman is back in the meta. Here's the exact attachment build melting at range in Warzone Season 4 — plus an aggressive va…
Best Maddox RFB Warzone Loadout (Black Ops 7, Season 4)
The Maddox RFB has quietly become one of the easiest, most forgiving long-range ARs in Warzone. Here's the exact build the lobbies are running in B…
How to Fix the Warzone Failed Attestation Error
Hit with 'failed attestation' and stuck in Battle Royale Casual? It's Black Ops 7's new Microsoft attestation check. Enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot…
Warzone Season 4 Patch Notes Breakdown
Fortune's Keep returns, Clash blows up to 52v52, the KRS-7.62 and CBRS-3 land, and the all-conquering Monolithic Suppressor finally gets reined in.…
Warzone Bunker Codes and Locations
Every working Warzone Verdansk bunker code for June 2026 — the four keypad codes, which bunkers need a Red or Blue card, how to crack Bunker 11, an…