Got a big group ready to play The November 12 Modern Warfare 4 update raises the Kill Block private match limit to 12 players, giving friends more room to set up games together. That's a welcome change if your usual group has been too large for one lobby. Players looking into MW4 Bot Lobbies may also want to check their loadouts before jumping in, because this update fixes a perk and an optic that can affect the way fights play out.

Wager Match trophies and private games

Wager Match players have a couple of reasons to pay attention, too. Trophies were dropping in private matches when they shouldn't have been, and that issue has been fixed. There's also a correction for trophies earned in round-based modes: your total should keep accumulating between rounds, even if the display appears to reset. That last bit could still catch people out. If the counter suddenly looks empty, it doesn't necessarily mean you've lost your progress. The update also includes fixes to the Wager Match menus and user flow.

Fast Hands gets a useful fix

Fast Hands should feel more reliable for anyone who likes to push after throwing a stun or flash. Before this update, the perk wasn't speeding up certain Tactical Equipment animations as intended. Now it does. Try it in a few matches and pay attention to how quickly you can get your weapon ready after using equipment. It's a small window, but when someone's waiting around a corner, that window matters. If you've been using another perk because Fast Hands didn't feel worthwhile, this is a good time to give it another look.

A different view through the Indigo-RF

Snipers will want to check the Schlager Indigo-RF. Its missing sniper glint has been restored, so opponents can now spot that flash when you're aiming down the scope. Holding a long lane may feel less comfortable once other players know where to look. The update also fixes attachment markers that could appear white instead of orange in the gunsmith. That's a visual correction, with no stated change to weapon stats. Before your next match, a few quick checks can help.

Review your tactical equipment and choose items that suit the fights you expect to take.
Equip Fast Hands and test the timing between using an item and firing your weapon.
Check your sniper sightlines with the Indigo-RF and consider whether its visible glint changes your positioning.
Invite your group to a Kill Block private match and try setups with up to 12 players.

Other fixes worth knowing

The Battle Pass should now show the correct status after every tier is complete, and quick equip works again for certain rewards. DMZ also received fixes covering insurance after deploying from Hajin into X01, vehicle behaviour, and UAV detection. With the November 11 hitscan change still fresh and Specialist set to return in Season 1 Reloaded, there's plenty to revisit. Whether you're planning private games or considering Bot Lobbies MW4 for some practice, give your usual class a few rounds and see how it feels.