User blog:AntiScootaTwo/Advanced Warfare update - 1/27/15

An update for Advanced Warfare was released earlier today, and is currently available on Xbox One and Xbox 360 consoles. The update includes bug fixes, weapon rebalances and more.

In-Game Updates

 * Adjusted the center point of some sniper scopes.
 * Fixed a rare crash issue when switching profiles for guest users.
 * Fixed a rare crash issue when using camos on a weapon.
 * Fixed the sound of the SAC3 with the Suppressor Attachment to not play in stereo to all players on the map.
 * Various matchmaking and connectivity improvements.
 * Fixed issue where announcer’s voice ignores the in-game option to disable it.
 * Fixed a rare issue when the Riot Shield would not be selected when changing classes.
 * Various adjustments to the Riot Shield; including model popping up at random, mantling onto, jumping off from, and interaction with grenades.
 * Fixed an exploit of rapidly firing a bolt action gun while sprinting.
 * Adjusted the time limit expiration for Red Baron gear after challenge has been completed.

Weapon Balancing Updates (Note: Adjustments affect base weapon and all loot variants)

 * HBRa3: max damage range increased
 * AE4: reduce recoil, increase number of shots before overheating
 * EPM3: reduce recoil
 * Tac-19: max damage range increased, reduced spread when using Gung-Ho
 * MK14: reduce recoil (Only on Xbox 360 patch notes)
 * S-12: increased fire rate, reduced spread when using Gung-Ho (Only on Xbox 360 patch notes)

Security and Anti-Cheat Updates

 * Added security updates and features.

UI Updates

 * Fixed a rare issue when Supply Drops would not open.
 * Adjusted kill feed speed.
 * Adjusted UI of Exo Abilities descriptions for better readability.
 * Fixed an issue where the default player was not always being displayed properly in the Virtual Lobby.
 * Fixed a rare issue where the player is unable to sign into their Call of Duty account if connection is interrupted.

Clan Updates

 * Added confirmation window when kicking a member from a clan.
 * Fixed a rare issue where Clan Wars Bonus XP was not being awarded.
 * Fixed an issue where clan members could see your presence even if you were set to appear offline.

Store Updates

 * Fixed various issues with players not having access to the AE4 with the Season Pass.
 * Fixed an issue where an item was not being marked “Purchased” in the in-game store after installing.
 * Improvements to the in-game Store UI and purchasing.
 * Game will no longer prompt a player to install Atlas Gorge if they already have it.

Emblem Updates

 * Fixed a rare issue with emblems on a second profile that’s signed in a guest.

Scorestreak Updates

 * Removed skull HUD element from System Hack Scorestreak UI effect.
 * Adjusted the score value the System Hack Scorestreak.
 * Adjusted the view of the XS1 Vulcan Killcam.
 * Fixed a rare occurrence of the Goliath Drop Pod getting stuck after colliding with an air-based Scorestreak.
 * Fixed a rare occurrence of the Orbital Care Package getting stuck after colliding with an air-based Scorestreak.
 * Fixed a rare issue where a player could become “invisible” when calling in a Scorestreak.
 * Fixed a rare issue where a players HUD would become blurry when using a co-op Scorestreak.

Ranked Play Updates

 * Adjusted Ranked Play restrictions to include Exo Stim and Exo Cloak.
 * Improvements to party matchmaking.
 * Fixed an issue when quitting a match in a promotional game where it wouldn’t update correctly.
 * Fixed an issue where there was an excessive penalty if a player quits after playing several rounds in a multi-round match.
 * Added Ranked Play Division icons in-game to replace existing rank icons and text in scoreboard.

Game Mode Specific Updates

 * Adjusted various spawning logic for Capture the Flag game mode.
 * Adjusted various spawning logic for Momentum game mode.
 * Fixed issue where the CTF flag was unresponsive to players that were on top of the flag when it spawned.
 * Fixed an issue with the CTF flag not returning if a player was standing on top of the spawn point.
 * Addressed rare issue where CTF flag was not being returned immediately.
 * Fixed issues with planting the bomb after attempting to swap weapons in Search and Destroy.
 * Adjusted dynamic event timing in Search and Destroy & Search and Rescue.
 * Adjusted various spawning logic for Uplink game mode.
 * Uplink Satellite Drone now freezes when round timer ends.
 * Adjusted passing distance for the Uplink Satellite Drone.
 * Fixed an issue where going out of bounds on certain areas of the map would cause the Uplink Satellite’s physics to behave strangely upon reset.
 * Randomized loadouts to survivors in Infected.

Map Specific Updates

 * Fixed an issue where players were able to exploit certain objects to go Out of Map.
 * Fixed various Out of Map exploits across different multiplayer maps.
 * Fixed an issue where the Uplink Satellite Drone could get stuck in blue barrier on the Detroit map.
 * Adjusted Warbird flight path on Atlas Gorge.

Exo Survival Updates

 * Updated various Exo Survival system mechanics and bugs.
 * Fixed a UI issue where the “Reviving” progress bar was not being displayed while under the effects of a “System Hack.”
 * Fixed problems caused by the player disconnecting the controller before the class selection menu pops up.
 * AI will no longer target a player while in the class selection menu.

Single Player / Campaign Updates

 * Fixed various lighting in the Single Player campaign level, Captured.

Source: Callofduty.com