Special Operation 4 Patch Notes
Special Operation 4 introduces Guerrilla PvE mode, a new Ghost War class (Sapper), two new maps, game mode refinements, store updates, daily challenges, and a host of bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements across PvE, PvP, and UI.
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✚Bug fixes3
- Bug Fixes and Improvements – PvE/GeneralExtensive fixes addressing weapon handling in emotes, optical camo interactions, character clipping, and general UI polish.→Multiple fixes across emotes, optics, clipping, and UI inconsistencies
- PvP Bug Fixes – All PlatformsA broad set of fixes to prevent abuse and improve balance and consistency in PvP gameplay.→Fixed exploits: weapon holstering during emotes, entering closed buildings, map exploits, and weapon visibility issues
- Additional Miscellaneous Fixes – Store, Visuals, Audio, AnimationsA wide array of small improvements across multiple systems to enhance overall polish and consistency.→Numerous fixes including weapon clipping, camouflage interactions, animation updates, and audio-visual polish
◆Other changes16
- Guerrilla Mode
- Free PvE mode called Guerrilla where up to 4 players face waves of enemies, with preparation phases and optional gear upgrades via a shopkeeper.→Added
- Completing Guerrilla waves grants XP, Tier points, Prestige Credits, and an exclusive gear set after beating all 25 waves.→Exclusively rewards
- Time of Day Setting – Solo CampaignPlayers can choose time of day in solo modes; redeploy to nearest spawn after selection.→Selectable in Solo Campaign and Solo Ghost Mode
- Ghost War – Custom Match BrowserPlayers can create and filter Ghost War matches using multiple criteria for more precise matchmaking.→Game Mode, Map, Game Format, Round Time Limit, Supply Crates Restock, Adrenaline Rush, Starting Hour, Weather, Friendly Fire, Realistic Magazine Reload, Ignore Full Matches
- Bleeding Notification in Ghost WarGhost War now alerts players audibly when bleeding starts, useful for players without HUD or who have notifications off.→Audible bleed alert when Ghost has started bleeding
- Compass HUDCompass now available as a HUD toggle across PvE modes, aiding navigation.→Enabled as HUD option for all PvE modes
- Year 2 Pass – Active Duty PackYear 2 Pass holders receive a free Active Duty Pack containing weapon camo and gear.→Pencott LN (Weapon Camo), UMP45 (SMG), Blast Face Shield (Facewear)
- Ghost War – Sapper ClassSapper:Sapper is a new Ghost War support class using TAR-21/9x19 VSN and deploying concussion mines via drone to drain stamina, suppress and slow enemies.→New Support class
- New Maps – Gas Station and Airbase
- Gas Station:Two new Ghost War maps: Gas Station (valley/gas station) and Airbase (Unidad helibase) offering varied engagement environments.→Santa Blanca gas station map with forest valley, lines of sight for marksmen and cover for classes
- Airbase:Airbase map adds long sightlines and interior obstacles for diverse combat.→Unidad helibase with varied sightlines and obstacles
- PvP Event RotationTwo new PvP events introduced with shorter durations, increasing event variety and pace.→Arms Race and Danger Zone added; duration reduced from 60h to 36h
- Heatmap ViewTacMap gains a Heatmap view to visualize frequently visited locations for better exploration.→Available in TacMap
- Daily Challenges & Prestige RewardsIntroduction of Daily Challenges (Solo/Task Force/Community) with Prestige Credit rewards and crates for completing milestones.→Daily Challenges replacing Challenge Seasons with rewards
- Year 2 Anniversary PackAnniversary pack grants themed items for celebration and progression.→FAL, Year 2 Parachute Wing, Year 2 Gear Patch
- Battle Crates & Prestige CratesStore expands with Battle and Prestige Crates; item distribution and content updates to balance rarity and cosmetics.→30 new items; Battle Crates drop lines moved to Prestige Crates; rare items broadly
- Weapon & Gear Store UpdatesNew individual weapon purchases added to the store for immediate access.→Mk 18, M110, Mk 16, ACS-12, Honey Badger available individually
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- Guerrilla Mode2
- Time of Day Setting – Solo Campaign1
- Ghost War – Custom Match Browser1
- Bleeding Notification in Ghost War1
- Compass HUD1
- Year 2 Pass – Active Duty Pack1
- Ghost War – Sapper Class1
- New Maps – Gas Station and Airbase2
- PvP Event Rotation1
- Heatmap View1
- Daily Challenges & Prestige Rewards1
- Year 2 Anniversary Pack1
- Battle Crates & Prestige Crates1
- Weapon & Gear Store Updates1
- Bug Fixes and Improvements – PvE/General1
- PvP Bug Fixes – All Platforms1
- Additional Miscellaneous Fixes – Store, Visuals, Audio, Animations1
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Patch history
- Operation Oracle - Patch NotesApr 30, 2019 · 88mo
Operation Oracle introduces two new missions and a broad set of fixes across Guerrilla mode, PvP, and general game systems, with improvements to matchmaking, stability, and various platform-specific polish.
+11−4→ - →Inventory Menu Crash Fix with RTX cardsApr 1, 2019 · 89mo
Driver hotfix addresses inventory menus crash in Ghost Recon Wildlands.
- →Welcome to Special Operation 4Feb 19, 2019 · 91mo
Special Operation 4 introduces new PvE mode, a new Ghost War class and two new maps, Time of Day setting for solo modes, crate updates (voice lines and emotes moving to Prestige crates), updated Prestige crate drop rates, a Custom Match Browser, a shift to Daily Challenges with increased Prestige rewards, and new PvP events.
- Year 2: Special Operation 3 Patch NotesDec 10, 2018 · 93mo
Special Operation 3 brings Ghost War classes Vanguard and Sharpshooter, two new maps Lithium Mine and Outskirts, PvP Events, Prestige economy revamp, plus numerous PvE/PvP fixes and new customization items, plus free Silent Spade mission rewards and Photo Mode enhancements.
+13−2→ - →Welcome to Special Operation 3Dec 3, 2018 · 93mo
Special Operation 3 adds PvE mission, two Ghost War classes and maps, Year 2 pass perks, Photo Mode, Prestige economy updates, and 90+ new customization items.
- Update 3: Extended Ops PatchnotesJan 24, 2018 · 104mo
Extended Ops adds Extraction mode to Ghost War, colorblind options, Fallen Ghost in campaign, Battle Crates, and numerous balance and UI improvements across modes.
−5→ - →Ghost War Update 2: Jungle Storm and Title Update 11 Patch NotesDec 20, 2017 · 105mo
Ghost War Update 2 introduces Ranked mode, new Pathfinder and Predator classes, new maps, customization presets, stats page, and a reworked quit penalty, along with numerous balance and QoL adjustments across modes and maps.
- Title Update 4: Patch NotesMay 17, 2017 · 112mo
Title Update 4 focuses on quality of life improvements for co-op/solo play, HUD/UI enhancements, mission flow tweaks, and a broad set of bug fixes across gameplay, UI, co-op, and stability, plus groundwork for Fallen Ghosts DLC and Season 2 live challenges.
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