Raven Software has finally nerfed the powerful MTZ Interceptor and WSP Swarm in Warzone with the Season 1 Reloaded update, addressing their dominance in the game by reducing their damage values across all ranges, aiming to reshape the meta and provide a more balanced gameplay experience for players.
The Warzone developers have finally addressed the community's frustration by releasing a patch to rebalance the MTZ Interceptor and WSP Swarm, reducing their damage values in response to players' demands. The response from the community has been largely positive, with many expressing gratitude for the changes, although some players are lamenting the nerfs as they have grown fond of using the weapons.
The LM-S rifle from Modern Warfare 2 has a better Time to Kill (TTK) than Warzone's dominant MTZ Interceptor, but it has been overlooked by most players. Despite the Interceptor's popularity, Warzone guru WhosImmortal highlighted the LM-S as having a superior TTK and recommended a loadout for it. While acknowledging its trickiness to use, he emphasized its potential for success if mastered, especially if the Interceptor gets nerfed.
Despite the MTZ Interceptor's continued dominance in Warzone, a CoD expert has identified the LM-S Marksman Rifle from Modern Warfare 2 as a potential replacement due to its superior time-to-kill (TTK) compared to the Interceptor. With concerns about the Marksman Rifle category's overall power, players may see further adjustments to weapon balance in Season 1 Reloaded, but the LM-S and other rifles in its class are poised to become top-tier choices in the game.
The January 11 update for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone includes a nerf to the MTZ Interceptor, addressing long-awaited weapon balance changes, and fixing various bugs and issues in both games. The patch notes also provide a glimpse into what players can expect in the upcoming Season 1 Reloaded update, slated for release on January 17, 2024.
Warzone player and content creator Zyro has discovered the "DMR 2.0 Meta" in Warzone with the MW3 marksman rifle, the MTZ Interceptor, which has a high damage output and can two-shot enemies in the head. While Zyro hopes for a nerf, many players find it fun to use and encourage others to try it before potential changes are made.