Modern Warfare 3 update 1.004 removes five modded weapons to fix lingering cheats

Sledgehammer Games released Modern Warfare 3 update 1.004 on September 24 to address persistent weapon cheats that survived the June patch cycle. This fix matters because it removes specific modded weapons that players could use to gain unfair advantages in matches. The studio confirmed the changes directly on Reddit, stating they will continue monitoring for any other cheats that surface.

Sledgehammer Games patches five glitched weapons to restore multiplayer balance

The update targets five specific weapons that were previously glitched or modded by players. These items include the Modded Mors, Modded Reclaimer 18, Modded Crossbow, Modded Haymaker, and Modded Cor-45. Removing these items restores balance to the multiplayer environment by eliminating weapons with altered stats or behaviors.

This patch follows a previous version 1.003 release from earlier in the week, which also attempted to address the same cheating issue. The developer noted in their official statement that today’s update specifically addresses the weapon cheats that lingered after the June update. They emphasized that players should keep reporting any other cheats they encounter as they continue to monitor the game.

The release of update 1.004 coincides with the game's removal from the COD App launcher. This structural change to how the game is accessed does not affect the content of the patch itself but marks a shift in distribution. Players can now access the game through the updated launcher interface while benefiting from the anti-cheat improvements.

Source: MP1ST