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July 21, 2026

Warzone Season 05: Drone Labs, New Meta Shifts & Heavy Metal Mayhem

Warzone Season 05: Drone Labs, New Meta Shifts & Heavy Metal Mayhem

Major Headline Changes

Season 05 brings the new Drone Labs POI to Verdansk, featuring a massive skybridge and a unlockable armored vehicle. Expect a major shift in the loot economy with Supply Drones now handling deliveries instead of ground spawns.

Detailed Tweaks & Features

  • New Modes: Lockdown Casual hits Drone Labs, and the 50v50 Heavy Metal Heroes returns.
  • Ranked Restrictions: Several new weapons and attachments are 🔴 disabled for the EWC tournament window.
  • QoL: You can finally drop equipment directly from your inventory to share with teammates.

Stat Shifts

  • AK-27: 39 Damage âž” 🔴 38 Damage
  • M15 MOD 0: 32 Damage âž” 🟢 33 Damage
  • Carbon 57: 35 Damage âž” 🔴 34 Damage

Numerous minor bug fixes address respawn positioning and equipment display issues. This update is a heavy meta shakeup that rewards smart loot management over raw luck.

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