GENERAL • STRATEGY

How to Read Patch Notes

Top players adapt within hours. Here is the framework for analyzing updates before your opponents do.

Don't Just Scroll

Most players open patch notes, look at the file size, and queue into a match. That is a mistake.

The "Framework"

Read patch notes in this specific order:

  1. 1. Weapons: Look for "Damage Adjusted" or "Range Reduced." If your main gun was nerfed, switch immediately.
  2. 2. Maps: Look for "Collision Fixes" or "Lighting Adjusted." This changes camping spots and angles.
  3. 3. Audio: Look for "Footstep Volume" changes. This affects how you rotate.

Case Study: The Last CODM Update

The last update increased the damage of one specific SMG by 15%. Players who read patch notes swapped to it instantly and dominated Ranked for 48 hours before the rest of the server adapted.

Stay Ahead

We analyze patch notes and update our configs within hours of release.