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Warzone Update 1.54 Patch Notes Today (March 2)

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Ava White

Updated on April 01, 2026

A brand new update for Call of Duty: Warzone was deployed earlier today (March 2), preparing fans for some new content set to arrive in Season 2 Reloaded.

Pre-loading for the update is available now for PlayStation users, with the update reportedly set to be installable at 9AM PT / 5PM GMT. This will also likely be the time in which the patch is deployed for other platforms such as Xbox and PC.

If you’re eager to find out what’s new, here’s everything we know about the March 2 Call of Duty: Warzone update and Season 2 Reloaded.

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Call of Duty: Warzone Update 1.54 Patch Notes (March 2)

Below you will find the official patch notes for the March 2 Call of Duty: Warzone update:

MODES

Vanguard Royale Adjustments – COMING MARCH 3RD!

We have been happy with the response to the Vanguard Royale LTM and are releasing further balancing refinements this week based on your feedback on the gameplay experience to date.

When Vanguard Royale re-enters the Playlist rotation for all squad sizes tomorrow, March 3rd, you can expect the following changes:

  • Core Player health will be increased to 150, up from 100
    • Including Armor, Players will now have a total health pool of 300, up from 250
  • UAV’s are now available in Buy Stations for $9,000, up from $6,000

BUG FIXES

  • Fixed collision issues with various elements across Caldera allowing Players to exploit/peek/shoot through them.
  • Fixed an issue causing Players to get stuck while proning underneath certain environmental elements such as stairs.
  • Fixed an issue with elements at Chemical Factory to improve system performance and reduce hitching.
  • Fixed an issue causing the Wade Bundled Up Operator Skin to appear headless.
  • Fixed an issue causing the Submachine Gun Charlie (VG) VDD 189mm Short Barrel to incorrectly affect Locational Multipliers.
  • Fixed an issue causing the Light Machine Gun Charlie (VG) Queen’s 705mm Royal Barrel to bypass its intended Damage Falloff.
  • Fixed an issue causing optics on the Sniper Rifle Alpha (VG) Baltic Blueprint to appear opaque.
  • Fixed an issue that allowed Nebula V Rounds to penetrate Riot Shields.
  • Fixed an issue that allowed Nebula V Rounds to be applied to certain Melee Weapons.
  • Fixed an issue causing Nebula V Rounds to lack a visual effect when used with various Launchers.
  • Fixed an issue causing placeholder images and descriptions to appear in various Store Bundles.
  • Fixed an issue causing placeholder descriptions to appear for the Whitley (VG) Camo Unlock Challenges.
  • Fixed an issue causing placeholder text to appear on the Party tab of the Social menu.
  • Fixed an issue causing certain restricted Operators to be usable in Vanguard Royale modes.
  • Fixed an issue causing the Bomber Plane ADS UI to remain stuck on the Player screen when landing the plane while holding ADS.

WEAPONS

  • XM4 (BOCW)
    • Neck Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.33, down from 1.5

Call of Duty: Warzone Season 2 Reloaded

There’s sure to be plenty of bug fixes, weapon balancing, and general improvements included in the mid-season update. But, what about new content?

Well, according to the Season 2 Roadmap fans can expect some big changes to Rebirth Island. Raven Software announced at the beginning of the season that fans can expect “substantial changes to the prison island during the midseason update”.

Iron Trials also makes its highly anticipated return in the midseason update, but this time the mode will be exclusively available on Rebirth Island. The mode will be for Duos only and available for two weeks, so grab a squad member and get ready to jump in.

Fans can also expect the ‘Ice Axe’ melee weapon and Gustavo Operator to arrive with the midseason update, along with plenty of other features. Check out the Season 2 Roadmap for more details on what to expect.

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