Warzone Season 3 patch notes: Verdansk returns, Grappling Hook added & Iron Gauntlet revamp

Key Points:

• Warzone Season 3 update, released on March 31, 2026, introduces Verdansk back into the map rotation alongside Avalon, new traversal mechanics like Grappling Hooks and Wall Jump in core playlists, a revamped Iron Gauntlet mode, four new weapons, and extensive balance changes across weapons, perks, equipment, and economy.
• The Lost Outpost global event offers milestone rewards including the new Strider 300 sniper rifle, operator skins, weapon blueprints, and double XP tokens, while new map features include a 10-minute rotating Battle Royale map cycle, updated Gulag layouts, and the Launch Pad point-of-interest on Verdansk.
• New gameplay modes include the high-stakes Launch Squad mode involving nuclear missile launches and the return of Iron Gauntlet with updates such as trio support, increased base health, and reduced match economy; Ranked Play now features map rotation and item restrictions to balance competitive play.
• Weapon and equipment changes include the addition of new weapons like the MK35 ISR assault rifle and VST submachine gun, updates to weapon spawn rates, removal of some items from the loot pool, and new counters for concussion and flashbang grenades that disable various deployed equipment temporarily.
• Numerous bug fixes address gameplay issues such as match-ending glitches, perk functionality, weapon attachment inconsistencies, UI/UX improvements, audio corrections, and map environment exploits to enhance overall game stability and player experience.