Call of Duty developers released a small mini patch for the Shadow Siege reveal event in Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 on August 16, 2023. This update not only comes with a substantial amount of content for the MW3 reveal event. It also provides a few bug fixes and weapon tunings to improve the playability of both titles.Alongside the mini-update, the developers have also released its corresponding patch note, which lists plenty of changes.Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 Season 4 August 16 patch notesHere are all the changes that have been mentioned in the August 16 patch notes for Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 Season 5:GLOBALGENERALEventsThis patch contains necessary updates and content for the Shadow Siege event. Tune in for the global reveal of Modern Warfare III at 10:30am PT on August 17th in Warzone.Weapon TuningThe benefit of tuning for Recoil Control related stats has been reduced slightlyBUG FIXESFixed an issue where some Players could not access the Battle Pass, but would still lose CP after purchasing itFixed an exploit allowing Players to go prone instantlyFixed an issue where Akimbo challenge progress was not tracking correctly for the FTAC SiegeFixed an issue where an invisible object could interact with lethals, tacticals, and explosives on Mercado Las AlmasFixed an issue affecting key binds when adding settings as Quick SettingsFixed an issue where the buttons for 'Preview' and 'Quick Equip' hide when trying to press them by mouse input in the Events tabFixed an issue where the Tonfa melee weapon had outdated unlock conditionsFixed an issue where the SFX from the Semtex dropped by the Chain Reaction modifier in Havoc would not play as intendedFixed an issue where equipping the “Battle Buddy AI” Gun Screen could cause an errorWARZONE 2WEAPONSThe following Weapon and Attachment changes are reflected in Warzone 2 only.Weapon BalancingAssault RiflesChimeraMid Damage increasedNeck Damage Multiplier increasedUpper Torso Damage Multiplier increasedFR Avancer assault rifle of Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 (Image via Activision)FR AvancerMaximum Damage decreasedClose-mid Damage increasedHead Damage Multiplier increasedNeck Damage Multiplier increasedUpper Torso Damage Multiplier increasedLower Torso Damage Multiplier increasedLachmann-556Head Damage Multiplier increasedM16Maximum Damage increasedClose-mid Damage increasedLimb Damage Multipliers increasedBattle RiflesFTAC ReconMaximum Damage increasedMaximum Damage Range increasedLachmann-762Limb Damage Multiplier increasedSO-14Head Damage Multiplier increasedNeck Damage Multiplier increasedUpper Torso Damage Multiplier increasedTAQ-VMaximum Damage decreasedClose-mid Damage decreasedMinimum Damage decreasedNeck Damage Multiplier decreasedUpper Torso Damage Multiplier decreasedLower Torso Damage Multiplier decreasedLimb Damage Multipliers decreasedMarksman RiflesLockwood MK2Mid Damage increasedMinimum Damage increasedUpper Torso Damage Multiplier increasedLower Torso Damage Multiplier increasedLimb Damage Multipliers increasedShotgunsExpedite 12Mid Damage increasedMid-far Damage increasedClose-mid Damage Range increasedLockwood 300Close-mid Damage increasedMid Damage increasedMaximum Damage Range increasedClose-mid Damage Range increasedMX Guardian shotgun of Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 (Image via Activision)MX GuardianMaximum Damage increasedClose-mid Damage increasedMid-far Damage Range decreasedSubmachine GunsFennec 45Maximum Damage increasedClose-Mid Damage increasedMinimum Damage increasedSniper RiflesSignal 50Neck Damage Multiplier decreasedUpper Torso Damage Multiplier decreasedAttachmentsAmmunitionISO Hemlock assault rifle of Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 (Image via Activision)ISO Hemlock.300 Blackout (All Types)Close-mid Damage decreasedMid Damage decreasedBUG FIXESFixed an issue preventing some players from entering DMZFixed an issue where some PS4 Players would experience a game freeze in a specific section of Al MazrahFixed an issue where Buy Station icons could display on the Tac Map during the Battle Royale pre-lobbyFixed an issue in DMZ where a Tac Map image could display on the ground near Al-Safwa Quarry in Al MazrahFixed an issue where Players could become stuck in an ATV near a UAV tower in DMZFixed an issue that caused the Player’s screen to remain affected by the Plutonium element despite not being near itFixed an issue where Players would not be kicked for being idle in Vondel Lockdown (look for this mode to return in this week's Playlist update)Fixed an issue in Warzone Ranked Play where the Top 250 button was lockedThat's it for the patch notes for MW2 and WZ2's latest mini update.