Call of Duty: Warzone Season 6 started a few days ago, adding new challenges, multiplayer maps, game modes, weapons, and more. Like previous Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Passes, two new weapons are available for free at certain tiers. The new SP-R 208 Marksman Rifle can be unlocked for free at tier 15 and the AS-VAL can be unlocked at tier 31. The new Season 6 weapons have become instantly popular, but bugs may be making them overpowered.
The SP-R 208 Marksman Rifle is extremely accurate, but that may be due to a bug that removes bullet drop. As of now, the SP-R 208 has no bullet drop when using either the .300 Norma Mags or the .338 Lapua Mags, meaning that any shot fired goes in a straight line. With no bullet drop, players can hit anything the reticle is pointed at. However, the SP-R 208 does have a slight limit to its range.
When using the alternative ammo, the SP-R 208 has a maximum range of about 410 meters even without bullet drop. According to Youtube user "TheXclusiveAce," the bullet disappears after 410 meters. As shown in a demonstration, a player in Warzone was able to aim directly at an enemy head at 404 meters and hit the shot. Although the Verdansk Warzone map is massive, 4oo meters is still a substantial range for any weapon.
On top of the bullet drop bug, the SP-R 208 also has the same headshot multiplier as sniper rifles and the Kar98k, which makes it one of the most versatile and powerful long-range weapons. With the SP-R 208's headshot multiplier, it is possible to down a player with full health and armor in Warzone as long as their is no walls in the way. However, if walls are a problem, the other Season 6 weapon, the AS-VAL has a bug that removes any damage drop-off through walls, meaning players can hit wall bangs across any map.
Season 6 introduced a few bugs, including one that caused Modern Warfare and Warzone game crashes, but was addressed with a hotfix almost immediately. The overpowered Season 6 weapons are causing some uproar in the community, so it is expected that this bug will be addressed soon. Until then, players may find themselves getting shot through walls or hit with a headshot at 400 meters.
Even if the bugs are addressed, the Season 6 weapons are a viable option in any situation and have attachments that can drastically change combat capabilities. Season 6 is filled with content including the new weapons, the addition of four multiplayer maps, rotating playlists and an upcoming Halloween event.
Call of Duty: Warzone is available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
