Modern Warfare 4 beta’s first update is live, adding a new map, mode, and toned-down footsteps
Infinity Ward has released the first major update for the Modern Warfare 4 beta after responding to feedback from its opening day. The patch reduces the volume and audible range of enemy footsteps and gear, adjusts weapon lethality, and enables map voting, aiming to improve the multiplayer experience during the test.
The update adds the Cachette map and Inflation mode, in which players collect cash from eliminated enemies and high-value targets before the richest become targets themselves. The ISO Nightshade SMG and Oris 8.6 marksman rifle have had damage ranges and headshot multipliers reduced, while Transit 213 has received visibility improvements; unresolved issues include disabled join-in-progress on Kill Block and FPS drops when cooking some lethal equipment.
- Footsteps are quieter and less audible at range.
- Two weapons have received lethality reductions.
- Cachette, Inflation and map voting are now available.
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Modern Warfare 4 is a first-person shooter in the Call of Duty series, made by Infinity Ward. Its beta is a pre-release test in which players try the multiplayer game and give feedback before the full release.
In multiplayer, players compete in maps, or arenas, using different weapons and game modes. Footstep sounds can affect how easily players detect opponents, while weapon damage and map visibility can shape how matches play out.
The beta lets the developers gather feedback and adjust these features during testing. The changes matter to players because they can affect how fair and readable matches feel, as well as which tactics work best.