A new update for Modern Warfare has rolled out on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. It balances the newly released AS VAL assault rifle and the SP-R 208 marksman rifle.
The patch fixes what were the most broken guns, by far, in the game. Prior to the latest update, players were abusing the new "bullet penetration" buff on the AS VAL 10 rounds mag. The buff didn't work the way it was intended, and instead, players were able to shoot through multiple walls with almost full damage.
These 10 round mags, in combination with the snapshot grenades, took over Verdansk, where everyone was being taken out through the walls, rocks, and mountains instantly. This issue has now been fixed in the latest update where they have balanced the 10 round mags.
Another overpowered weapon that got a huge nerf is the SP-R 208. The new marksman rifle (or sniper rifle) was dominating in both Warzone and regular Multiplayer. Even after putting on the most extended barrel on this rifle, the ADS speed was barely affected.
The main problem came with the new .338 Lapua Mags. This ammo type increased not only the damage but also the bullet velocity and recoil control giving it almost maximum range. Now, the problem isn't the increased range or damage. The main issue here is the bullet velocity.
