In-Game Updates:

• Connectivity optimizations.
  
• Matchmaking improvements.
  
• Fixed a rare frame rate drop issue that occurred in multiplayer.
  
• Fixed a rare issue where the underwater HUD would not display after a host migration occurs.
  
• Fixed an issue where some Scorestreak and medals were not being tallied when leaving in the middle of a match.
  
• Fixed a rare issue where the player could use the Exo Hover ability for longer than intended.

Weapon Updates:

• Fixed some missing geometry on the gun barrel of some of the M1 Irons variants.
  
• PDW - increased damage, max damage range increased.
  
• MP443 Grach - Increased damage, max damage range increased.
  
• Atlas 45 - increased damage, max damage range increased.
  
• MORS - increased damage modifier on upper arm hitbox.
  
• Crossbow - decreased reload time, increased projectile speed.

UI Updates:

• Fixed an issue where players were able to accept an invite to join a DLC playlist when they didn’t own the DLC, resulting in the player not joining a match.
  
• Fixed an issue where a large number of previously unlocked or owned items could show under the "New Items" menu after signing in.
  
• Fixed an issue where players were not able to select items in the "New Items" menu if they were not in the center selection.
  
• Fixed some minor UI issues with the menu when reporting a player.
  
• Fixed some minor UI issues with the Clan menu when selecting a new Clan leader.
  
• Fixed an issue where the player would return to the multiplayer menu after selecting a secondary weapon through the Armory.

Scorestreak Updates:

• Fixed a rare issue with the Missile Strike scorestreak where the fog settings would remain on screen until the player respawns.
  
• Fixed a rare crash issue with the Goliath.
  
• Fixed an issue where the player wouldn't receive an "Out of Bounds" message when using the XS 1 Vulcan outside of the playable map on Compound.
  
• Fixed Aerial Assault Drone and Recon Drone out of world exploits on the Parliament map.

Game Mode Specific Updates:

• Kill Confirmed / Grapple Moshpit - Fixed an issue where players were able to use the grape grapple on dog tags in Kill Confirmed.
  
• Grapple Playlist - Fixed an issue where players were able to fire a grapple while climbing a ladder but stay in a first person viewpoint.
  
• Gun Game - Fixed an issue where the player would not be able to progress in gun rank when getting a kill from the grave after being setback by a melee.
  
• Search and Destroy - Fixed an issue where the player could get stuck on the Search and Destroy bomb site.

Map Specific Updates:

• Fixed various out of map exploits across different multiplayer maps.
  
• Kremlin - Fixed an issue where the player could get stuck on the Search and Destroy bomb site.
  
• Compound - Fixed an issue where the player wouldn't receive an "Out of Bounds" message when using the XS 1 Vulcan outside of the playable map on Compound.
  
• Parliament - Fixed Aerial Assault Drone and Recon Drone out of world exploits on the Parliament map.

Exo Zombies Updates:

• Fixed various out of map exploits where players could remain in place and not be attacked by zombies.
  
• Fixed an issue where players were not able to crawl off a ledge while downed in Exo Zombies.
  
• Fixed a rare issue where called in Sentinel Reinforcements wouldn't revive the player in a solo match.
  
• Fixed an issue where a solo player would not be able to use the Exo Medic upgrade while the Sentinel Reinforcements were spawned.
  
• Fixed an issue where players were able to pick up and throw back a Contact Grenade after it's been used.
  
• Fixed an issue where the player could keep a scorestreak item forever.
  
• Fixed a rare issue where a player could fall to their death with Exo Revive, and be forced into spectator mode.

In-Game Updates:

• Fixed an issue with player connectivity to some online services after disconnecting from the Combat Readiness Program.
  
• The Flak Jacket perk now prevents weapon flinch when taking explosive damage from lethal equipment.
  
• The Hard Wired perk now prevents weapon flinch when taking explosive damage from tactical equipment (Stuns, EMP)
  
• Improvements to frame rate.

Weapon Updates:

• Fixed a rare issue where the Variable Zoom Scope overlay would temporarily disappear after respawning.

UI Updates:

• Fixed an issue where emblems were not displaying correctly in computer setups using SLI cards.

Challenges Updates:

• The “Pincushion” and “Deadeye” medals are now awarded correctly when using a Crossbow variant.

Scorestreak Updates:

• Fixed an issue where the ammo count for a rippable turret head scorestreak would display incorrectly with the akimbo weapon UI.

Ranked Play Updates:

• Fixed an issue where players were not able to access the “New Items” list if a Reinforcement package was in the list.

Game Mode Specific Updates:

• Players will now receive an error message of “invalid surface” if firing the Exo Grapple at a friendly teammate in the Exo Grapple Playlist.

Map Specific Updates:

• Fixed out of map exploit on Defender.
  
• Fixed an issue where an enemy System Hack could remain on screen while using the Super Serum on Site-244.
  
• Fixed various out of map exploits across different multiplayer maps.

Exo Zombies Updates:

• Fixed various out of map exploits allowing players to remain in place and not be attacked by zombies.
  
• Fixed an issue where the secondary weapon name would not show up after switching from the OHM in shotgun mode.

In-Game Updates:

• Matchmaking improvements.
  
• Connectivity optimizations.
  
• Fixed a rare crash issue when entering the System Link menu.
  
• Fixed an issue where spectators in third person would see first person crosshairs on some weapons.
  
• Fixed an issue where the stock of the ARX-160 would disappear when cloaked.
  
• Fixed an issue where the launcher scope could be seen briefly when swapping weapons with the variable zoom scope.
  
• Fixed an issue where scopes would not display after viewing a player in third person Spectator mode.
  
• Fixed an issue where the field of view would not change when changing from first person to third person in Spectator mode.

Weapon Updates:

• MK14 – Increased headshot damage multiplier.
  
• ASM1 – Reduced the magazine size.
  
• Pytaek – Decreased initial recoil, decreased aim down sights time.
  
• EPM3 – Increased the headshot damage multiplier, decreased the heat build up when firing.

UI Updates:

• Added more options for fullscreen display mode (stretched and centered).
  
• Added an "Optimal Video" menu button in the graphics settings.
  
• Fixed a rare issue where players were returned to the Multiplayer Menu when selecting classes from the additional class slots.
  
• Fixed an issue where players with low video settings would have loot items without a preview image.
  
• Fixed the Alt-F4 hotkey to close the application.
  Improved options for windowed mode.
  
• Turned off HBAO+ for all graphic cards by default.
  
• Fixed a rare issue where the game could freeze when redeeming an item from the Armory.
  
• Fixed an issue for the virtual firing range could display a higher than 100% accuracy when using shotguns and grenades.
  
• Fixed an issue where arms without bodies would show up in the virtual lobby.
  
• Fixed an issue where some players were not able to pass leadership of a party to another player in the party.

Challenges Updates:

• Fixed an issue where the "Woo Who?" slide-kill challenge was not tracking kills with certain variants.

Store Updates:

• Added quick access to the in-game store to the Message of the Day.
  
• Various improvements and network optimizations for the in-game store.

Scorestreak Updates:

• Fixed an exploit with the Aerial Attack Drone scorestreak.
  
• Fixed a rare animation bug for the XS1 Goliath scorestreak.
  
• Fixed a rare issue where a player could be invincible after calling in a Goliath.

Ranked Play Updates:

• Fixed a rare issue where players would lose functionality after entering and exiting the Create A Class menu.
  
• Fixed an issue where players were able to get around the probation period when leaving a game early.

Game Mode Specific Updates:

• Adjusted various spawning logic for Domination, Momentum, Capture the
• Flag, Hardpoint, and Uplink game modes.
  
• Fixed an issue where players were able to enter into a Free-For-All match while using splitscreen.
  
• Fixed a rare issue wher players were able to advance more than one Gun
• Rank with a multi-kill in Gun Game.
  
• Fixed an issue where the "Contested" and "Taking" notifications were displaying incorrectly in Domination.

Map Specific Updates:

• Fixed various out of map exploits across different multiplayer maps.
  
• Adjusted various spawns for Drift for before and after the dynamic map event.

Exo Survival Updates:

• Adjusted damage for the EM1.

Exo Zombies Updates:

• Fixed various out of map exploits where players could remain in place and not be attacked by zombies.
  
• Fixed a rare issue where the fire rate of some weapons would affect the secondary weapon of a player.
  
• Various improvements to the Exo Zombies menu.

DLC 1 Havoc New Content:

• New Maps Added for Multiplayer and Exo Survival: Drift, Urban, Core, and Sideshow.
  
• New Mode Added: Exo Zombies.
  
• New Weapon Added: AE4, and 10 of the AE4 variants have been added to the loot pool.
  
• Added DLC playlists; HAVOC TDM and HAVOC Mosh Pit.
  
• Added the Havoc DLC maps to the map rotation in the Hardcore Mosh Pit playlist.

In-Game Updates:

• Full Royalty Character Loot Set unlocked.
  
• Connectivity Optimizations.
  
• Connectivity and matchmaking improvements when in a party.
  
• Added 15 Master Prestige ranks and Grand Master Prestige.
  
• Added 15 more Daily Supply Drop Challenges.
  
• Fixed a rare issue where players were not able to spawn into the game.
  
• Fixed the sound of the SAC3 with the Suppressor Attachment to not play in stereo to all players on the map.
  
• Fixed a rare issue where players would spawn without a gun.

Weapon Balancing Updates (Note: Adjustments affect base weapon and all loot variants):

• Heavy weapons: increase player movement speed by 5%
  
• Corrected scopes on the AE4.
  
• MK14 - reduced recoil
  
• ARX160 - increased magazine size
  
• AMR9 - increased damage, decreased time between bursts
  
• SN6 - reduced recoil
  
• KF5 - mid damage range increased
  
• Atlas 45 - mid damage range increased, max damage range increased
  
• PDW - increased damage
  
• Shotguns: reduced spread when using Gung-Ho
  
• S12 - increased fire rate, increased damage
  
• EPM3 - reduced recoil
  
• Lynx - reduced recoil
  
• ASM1 – slightly reduced initial fire rate

UI Updates:

• Rare Supply Drop Error messages when opening fixed.
  
• Added a display for how many free slots you have in the Armory from the “Redeem Items” menu.
  
• Replaced the camouflage images for Diamond and Royalty with the correct images in the Create-A-Class menu.
  
• Replaced the Valkyrie loadout for the Centurion loadout for players who were incorrected rewarded this character gear in Clan Wars.
  
• Fixed an issue where duplicates of unlocked items were showing in the New Items list.
  
• Fixed an issue where some Create-A-Class were showing the incorrect lock status when selecting a Permanent Unlock when Prestiging.
  
• Adjusted kill feed speed from 4 seconds to 6 seconds.

Challenges Updates:

• Removed ability to earn more than one of a non-redeemable character gear from the Daily Supply Drop Challenges.
  
• Players will no longer receive a Daily Supply Drop Challenge for non-redeemable gear they have already acquired.
  
• Removed the incorrect challenge for the Crossbow Scope to unlock at 10 kills.

Emblem Updates:

• Fixed an issue where the Emblem would sometimes apply incorrectly to the player card.

Scorestreak Updates:

• Sentry Gun turrets now die in one melee hit.
  
• Decreased the amount of time the player has to hold X to exit a remote controlled Sentry Turret.
  
• Unmodified Missile Strike missiles now travel faster when boosting (by hitting the fire button while coming down).
  
• The Vulcan laser scorestreak now fires longer.

Ranked Play Updates:

• Added probation time for players who do not complete or disconnect from Ranked Play matches.
  
• Will properly award Division Points in the case of a forfeited match (when the entire other team leaves).

Broadcaster Updates:

• Adjusted the colors and over all look for Broadcaster mode to make text and names easier to read and a better experience for viewers.
  
• Fixed a rare issue where HUD elements would get stuck on the broadcaster’s screen.

Game Mode Specific Updates:

• S&D: Added UI to show if you were attacking or defending at the start of the round.
  
• One Shot: Increased Kill Confirmed score limit to 80 in the One Shot Mosh Pit playlist.
  
• Gun Game: Added a leaderboard for Gun Game.

Map Specific Updates:

• Fixed various out of map exploits across different multiplayer maps.

Exo Survival Updates:

• Fixed various out of map exploits across different multiplayer maps.

Please pardon today's delay, and accept this KVA Paramilitary Exo as a small token of our appreciation. The KVA Paramilitary Exo’s unique look matches the exclusive AE-4 Widowmaker directed energy Assault Rifle. This Rare Enlisted Loot will be contained in the next Supply Drop you open and Double XP has been activated through the PC launch of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare HAVOC DLC on March 3rd.

Sincerely,
The Sledgehammer Games Dev Team

For a look at the KVA Paramilitary Exo, please check out our blog[community.sledgehammergames.com].

*Please note, some of these changes have been implemented prior to 12/18/14.

In-Game Updates:

• Matchmaking improvements.
  
• Connectivity improvements.
  
• Removed skull HUD element from System Hack Scorestreak UI effect.
  
• Adjusted the score value the System Hack Scorestreak.
  
• Increased the timing between kills to count Multikills.
  
• Addressed rare issue where CTF flag was not being returned immediately.
  
• Fixed rare crash issue when switching profiles.
  
• Adjusted the time limit expiration for Red Baron gear after challenge has been completed.
  
• Fixed various out of map exploits.
  
• Fixed Momentum mantle prompt overlapping with 2X indicator
  
• Fixed issue with the “Taking” icon overlapping the flag icons in Momentum Splitscreen.
  
• Fixed issue with the Reinforcement icon overlapping HUD while playing in Splitscreen.
  
• Added “RELOAD”, “LOW AMMO”, and “NO AMMO” HUD notifications on all Weapon Loot.
  
• Fixed stretched weapon loot icon in Killcam feeds.
  
• Fixed issue where 1st players progress in Exo Survival would be lost when signing into a Splitscreen local play.
  
• Fixed Lynx ammo count issue.
  
• Fixed Care Package trap module exploit.
  
• Fixed threat indicator issue with friendly MDL projectiles and the Crossbow Bolts
  
• Fixed Goliath pod down on planted bomb.
  
• Fixed Goliath getting stuck issues.
  
• Fixed Goliath players out of world exploit.
  
• Fixed issue where the Ameli - Chicanery Elite variant would remain locked after permanent unlock via Prestige.
  
• Fixed rare issue where MDL projectiles would not explode.
  
• Fixed an exploit where the Minimap would be visible when you paused during a Killcam, Fixed issue where players being invited into a bonus playlist while the game is still installing, which would cause a crash when loading Atlas Gorge.
  
• Fixed issue when rapid supply package from a supply drop appear locked and expired.
  
• Fixed rare visual affect issue when ADS with the Sniper, ACOG, Variable Zoom, and Ballistic scopes would not appear correctly.

Security and Anti-Cheat Updates:

• Updated Security features.
  
• Multiple fixes for invalid player data, which allowed custom "super" classes.
  
• Added offensive emblem policy message to emblem editor main page and save pop-up.
  
• Added additional enforcement for offensive player-created emblems.

Store Updates:

• Polish and fan requested improvements.

Emblem Updates:

• General Emblem Editor polish and fan requested improvements. Including colors, layers, etc.
  
• Added ability to set an emblem as your clan emblem.

UI Updates:

• Updated Playlist Menu.
  
• Fixed issues with localization copy in the in-game store.
  
• Updated sorting of Character Gear within Customization menu.
  
• Fixed issues with invites between Multiplayer and Exo Survival modes that would exclude Splitscreen party leader is unable to invite anyone to their party.
  
• Fixed issue where newly unlocked items were not showing up in the new items list.
  
• Safe Area adjustments for Spectator HUD.
  
• Added categories to Armory. (All Loot, Redeemable Loot, Time Limited Loot, and Permanent Loot)
  
• Fixed issue where Armory Page Count displays incorrectly and added time remaining information for all Time Limited Loot Items.
  
• Fixed an issue where the scoreboard on the after action report was not highlighting the active player.
  
• Added indication of how many modules a Scorestreak can have based on player’s rank level.
  
• Fixed an issue where the “Completed” text would show up on locked calling cards, after scrolling over an unlocked/completed calling card.
  
• Updated Multiplayer Main Menu to include Friends list option by default.
  
• Updated Prestige menu flow experience and information displayed.
  
• Added the ability to customize Scorestreaks within the Scorestreaks selection menu.

Clan Updates:

• Fixed an issue where Clan Wars Bonus XP was not being awarded.
  
• Widened the Clan Invite Details window to accommodate long clan names.
  
• Added warning message when transferring ownership of Clan.
  
• Added Clan member position display label to the Clan Roster

Challenge Updates:

• Added new Supply Drop Daily Challenges.
  
• Fixed Far Sighted” challenge requiring four long shot medals instead of the three to complete
  
• Fixed an issue with the “Super Star” challenge, where it did not prompt the player that 6 or more people are needed to complete the challenge.
  
• Fixed an issue with the “Crushing Victory” challenge where it would not track properly when there are less than 6 players in the match.

Weapon Balancing Updates (Note: Adjustments affect base weapon and all loot variants):

• Bal27: damage reduced, max damage range decreased, recoil adjusted
  
• HBRa3: max damage range decreased
  
• ASM1: max damage range increased
  
• MP11: max damage range increased
  
• EM1: damage increased
  
• EPM3: damage increased, ads time decreased
  
• XMG: damage increased, lockdown mode increased
  
• Ameli: damage increased
  
• Pytaek: damage increased

Scorestreak Updates:

• Fixed an issue where the System Hack Graphic would remain on Broadcaster’s Screen, even after system hack event was over.
  
• Fixed issue with Care package drone delivery if System Hack is activated at beginning of delivery.
  
• Fixed issue with not being able to kill care package drone.
  
• Fixed issue where all medals earned while operating a Scorestreak would not appear on players screen.
  
• Fixed rare issue of players losing the ability to activate Scorestreaks when killed while moving a turret.
  
• Fixed an issue where the player could have his weapon dropped after returning from controlling a Scorestreak.
  
• Fixed issue where player wouldn’t be able to trigger game objects while using the ripped turret.
  
• Fixed an issue with the Paladin where Friend or Foe overlay would remain on if you joined a Paladin Scorestreak and immediately exited Scorestreak.
  
• Fixed issue where the player would get credited with assault drone challenges when they used a Map Based Scorestreak

Broadcaster UI Updates:

• Addressed rare issue with eSports Broadcaster HUD disappearing.
  
• Added the bomb planting/defusing UI to the Broadcaster UI.
  
• Adjusted scoreboard placement when viewing through Broadcaster.
  
• Fixed issue where the bomb icon in the Broadcaster UI wouldn’t disappear when the bomb carrier planted the bomb.
  
• Fixed issue where the match summary in the After Action Report wouldn’t update with Scoreboard for the broadcaster.
  
• Updated HUD outlines for Broadcaster.
  
• Fixed issue where Aim Down Sights overlays weren’t being displayed for Sniper Scopes.
  
• Removed player rank information from being displayed in the Fullscreen scoreboard and the overhead names.
  
• Added objective information to the Broadcaster scoreboard. This information appears in the gray bar beneath the teams’ scores.
  
• CODVision is now brighter and easier to see. Added Broadcaster HUD UI elements including active player info, in-game scoreboard/status, mini-map highlights player with satellite (Uplink), persistent weapon info, and objective information in First Person Mode.
  
• Added functionality for broadcaster settings to be remembered between rounds.
  
• Added a subtitle to the broadcaster scoreboard that displays the current Hardpoint’s timer; or the current round number in Capture the Flag, Search & Destroy, and Uplink.
  
• The primary timer in the broadcaster scoreboard is now yellow once the bomb has been planted. Will switch to red when timer reaches 10 seconds.

eSports Settings Changes:

• Search and Destroy Silent Plant = Enabled
  
• Spectating POV = First Person Only
  
• Battle Chatter = Disabled
  
• Uplink Respawn Delay = 5 Seconds
  
• Hardpoint Respawn Delay = 2.5 Seconds
  
• Team Kill Penalty = None
  
• Friendly Fire = Enabled
  
• Explosive Delay = None

Ranked Play Updates:

• Addressed issue where players where dropping multiple divisions after a match in Ranked Play.
  
• Addressed rare issue with wins counting as losses in Ranked Play.
  
• Remove Join in Progress.
  
• Turning on Skill Based Matchmaking.
  
• Turning off friendly fire.
  
• Fixed issue where the player wouldn’t lose division points from abandoning the match by using the system close application option.
  
• Initialize disconnect penalty as soon as the match starts.
  
• Utilize latest eSports rule set:
  • Primary Weapons - All Specials
    
  • Secondary Weapons - All Launchers
    
  • Attachments - Tracker, Grenade Launcher, Akimbo
    
  • Wildcards - Bombardier
    
  • Exo Ability - Ping
    
  • Exo Launcher - Tracking Drone, Explosive Drone
    
  • Scorestreaks - UAV, Orbital Care Package, System Hack
    
  • Scorestreaks Modules - Bombing Run Care Package Upgrade, XS1 Goliath Recon, and All Support Modules.

Game Mode Specific Updates (Note: Adjusted score amounts for various events and objective modes.)

• Search & Destroy:
  • Fixed rare Search & Destroy Killcam issue.
    
  • [Broadcaster] Added various Search & Destroy UI improvements.
    
  • [Broadcaster] Fixed the bug where the “Target A” and “Target B” in-world icons wouldn’t disappear when the bomb was planted.
• Capture the Flag:
  • Removed the text that duplicates the information presented by the flag icons.
    
  • Adjusted spawn logic in Capture the Flag to make it less likely for players to spawn near their own flag.
    
  • [Broadcaster] Added a timer that displays the time remaining until the flag automatically resets when the flag is on the ground.
• Uplink:
  • [Broadcaster] Added various Uplink UI improvements.
    
  • Added distance limitation to passing the Satellite Drone in Uplink. This prevents the players from passing it across the entire map. Also adjusted the required throw angle.
    
  • Fixed spawn points issue in uplink.
• Hardpoint:
  • [Broadcaster] Added various Hardpoint UI improvements.
    
  • Altered Spawn logic to prevent cluster spawning near the Hardpoint.
    
  • Fixed rare Hardpoint location disappearing issue in Private Match.
    
  • [Broadcaster] Adjusted so that the broadcaster will now see a “Defend” icon appear on the HUD when the spectated player is standing in the Hardpoint.
• Momentum:
  • [Broadcaster] Changed the team scores to display a list of flags with the current state of the flags.
    
  • [Broadcaster] The objective bar now displays the current state of the contested flag, and displays a bar that illustrates the current capture progress.

Map Specific Updates (Note: Many of the following updates apply to all maps, and are directly improved based on the findings of our security team and via community response to exploits.)

• Fixed player out of world exploits throughout. [Applies to Exo Survival.]
  
• Fixed Aerial Assault Drone and Recon Drone out of world exploits throughout.
  
• Fixed rare spectate cam issue.
  
• Fixed rare Tactical Insertion exploit in Infected.
  
• Fixed Warbird out-of-bounds exploit.
  
• Fixed various clipping issues with the Goliath.

Exo Survival Global Updates:

• Fixed issues with the score number in the Exo survival after action report.
  
• Fixed an issue where players would get “Share Package” medals using a partners Goliath Scorestreak.
  
• Fixed automatic revive issues at the start of the next round.