Warzone update patch notes today (13th January): File size & playlist changes

By Rob Leane

Published: Thursday, 13 January 2022 at 12:00 am

The world of Call of Duty never stays still for long, and today (13th January 2022) we’ve got another big pile of Warzone patch notes to prove it.

If you’ve been prompted to download this CoD update today and you’re wondering what it is (and how big a file size you need make room for), we’ve got all the answers you seek right here.

To put it simply, today’s update brings with it a batch of new content under the title Season 1 Reloaded – this is a major overhaul that comes midway through the first season of crossover content between Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone Pacific.

Keep on reading to learn what exactly is in today’s Warzone patch notes, and all the other essential details! Or click one of these links to jump to the bit you’re most interested in.

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Call of Duty: Warzone update size today (13th January 2022)

The developers from Raven Software have confirmed the following file sizes for this week’s Call of Duty: Warzone update. The Warzone update size varies depending on your platform of choice and whether you have Modern Warfare installed as well::

  • PS4 and PS5: 4.8 GB
  • Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S: 5.1 GB
  • PC: 3.9 GB (Warzone only) or 8.0 GB (Warzone and Modern Warfare)

Call of Duty: Warzone patch notes today (13th January 2022)

New Mode: Vanguard Plunder

The developers said in the official patch notes blog: “We’ve curated a 1940’s take on the tried, tested and well loved mode… Plunder! Drop in now to reexperience Plunder with the WWII ruleset that you’ve seen across other Vanguard game modes – but this time where Cash extraction is no longer a given. The spoils of war are now in your hands, so take what’s yours!”

New Operator: Isabella

Isabella Rosario Dulnuan Reyes: S.O.T.F. Trident is the game’s latest operator. You can acquire Isabella via featured Bundles, which are set for launch during Season One.

New in the Store: Attack on Titan Levi Edition Bundle

The newest addition to the store is the Tracer Pack: Attack on Titan Levi Edition Bundle – fans were promised a CoD/Attack on Titan crossover, and this bundle is it!

The 10-item Store Bundle includes:

Bug Fixes

In the next few sections of this article, we’ve pulled together the exact wording from the Raven Software blog post about this update. This is the official word on what has changed:

  • Fixed several issues causing instability on the Xbox and PlayStation platforms. More fixes to come.
  • Fixed an issue that was causing crashes on the PlayStation 5.
  • Fixed an issue with the Packed Powder Attachment where it was increasing Locational Multipliers.
  • Fixed an issue with the Double Barrel (VG) where its Akimbo Gun Perk was not properly decreasing Damage.
  • Fixed an issue with the Submachine Gun Alpha (VG) where its VDD 189mm Short Barrel was incorrectly affecting Locational Multipliers.
  • Fixed an issue with the Assault Rifle Charlie (VG) where its SVT-40 PU Scope 3-6x Optic would envelop the screen while firing.
  • Fixed collision issues with various elements across Caldera allowing Players to exploit/peek/shoot through them.
  • Fixed an issue causing Players to return from the Gulag with an incorrect Loadout.
  • Fixed an issue causing Players to get kicked from the Gunsmith screen while accessing Custom Loadouts during a match.
  • Fixed an issue causing incorrect visual assets to appear for certain Store Bundle previews.
  • Fixed an issue causing incorrect description text to appear for certain Operators.
  • Fixed an issue causing placeholder text to appear below cross-platform friends on the Social menu.
  • Fixed an issue causing placeholder text to appear on various Calling Cards.
  • Fixed an issue causing some Store Bundles to appear with the incorrect Rarity label.
  • Fixed an issue preventing the “Get 3 Wins as Francis” Operator Mission from tracking progress.
  • Fixed an issue causing the Caldera Victory Exfil cinematic to end prematurely.
  • Fixed an issue causing the Match Summary button to not work.
  • Fixed an issue causing Tactical Insertion to not appear in the Field Upgrades menu.

New Known Issues

  • Xbox Home Button: Players are reporting an issue where pressing the Xbox home button twice while in-game may cause instability.
  • Clan Tags: Players are reporting that typing non-ASCII characters (eg: ©, ®, ™, ∅) may cause instability.