Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1 update removes riot shield from weapon pool

Call of Duty: Warzone's Season 1 update has launched, integrating Black Ops 6 features like omnimovement and a classic Prestige system. Notably, the update has removed the riot shield, a weapon that players often found frustrating to counter. The riot shield, previously part of Warzone since its launch, is absent from the new weapon pool. While players can access weapons from Modern Warfare 2 and 3, the riot shield is the only item missing from the loadout options. The patch notes do not clarify whether the removal was intentional or accidental. Alongside this change, Season 1 introduces the new Area 99 Resurgence map and a battle pass with over 100 unlockable items.