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MW4 update October 29, 2026

Possession and a Halloween party mode join the playlist, XP rates go up in several modes, and DMZ mission cash rewards increase.

Released
Oct 29, 2026
Official notes
Modern Warfare 4 launch patch notes

Highlights

  • New playlist modes: Possession and a Halloween party mode.
  • XP earn rates were raised in several Multiplayer modes.
  • DMZ: more cash from Dynamic Ops, Side Ops and story mission replays (exact amounts came on October 30).

Multiplayer

  • Concussion Grenades no longer show a red damage indicator.
  • The Domination scoreboard timer works again.
  • Recon Drones can no longer be deployed out of bounds on Silkworm.
  • Out-of-bounds exploits on Mumbai were closed, and duplicate enemy callouts on Shipment were removed.

DMZ

  • The Scavenger no longer spots you the moment you deploy.
  • You can pick up a hostage after assimilating again.
  • Enemy helicopters no longer crash into your exfil chopper.
  • Squadmate actions now count toward DMZ Mastery camo challenges.

Global

  • The Calling Card menu no longer hides requirements you’ve already completed.
  • You can now pick a Free Loadout even when your Stash is full.

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