CoD Vanguard March 31 update: Assault Rifle buffs, LMG nerfs, full patch notes

A brand new Call of Duty Vanguard update just went live on March 31, implementing a range of weapon nerfs and buffs, along with some key bug fixes. Here’s a look at everything included in the full patch notes.

Just one week following theSeason 2 Reloaded update, one that brought with it a range of new maps, modes, and equipment, yet another CoD Vanguard update has now been deployed.

CoD Vanguard gameplay

This time around, a new weapon balance pass headlines the patch as a range of Assault Rifles, LMGs, and even Melee weapons have all been put under the microscope.

A minor Perk change along with some key bug fixes top it all off, but you can check out the full rundown for the latest CoD Vanguard patch below.

CoD Vanguard gameplay

CoD Vanguard March 31 update weapon changes

11 weapons in total were addressed with the March 31 CoD Vanguard update. Everything from particular attachment tweaks to overall gun adjustments were lumped into the patch.

On the positive side, guns like the Type 11 LMG, M1 Garand Marksman Rifle, and the Machine Pistol Handgun were all buffed to various degrees.

CoD Vanguard gameplay

Perhaps most notably, however, the Cooper Carbine Assault Rifle had four of its attachments retuned. You may need to take another look at yourloadoutto ensure you have the best picks moving forward.

Beyond individual weapon changes, a single Perk was also improved in the Vanguard patch.

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Engineer (Intel) should now be more effective, as highlights of enemy equipment and killstreaks have been made more visible.

CoD Vanguard March 31 update patch notes

The full CoD Vanguard March 31 patch notes can be found below.

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