The headline feature of the 14382 patch new is a silent update to the client-side integrity check. Activision’s legacy team has injected a new hash check for iw5mp.exe. This specifically targets the "ESP box" cheats that resurfaced in April. Players using modified DLL injectors will now crash to desktop at the "Fetching Stats" screen.
The 14382 Patch addresses the "Covert Sneaker" problem. Currently, Ghost and Covert Sneakers (Dead Silence) are mandatory in every loadout. This update attempts to create trade-offs.
For the open-world Zombies mode, this patch was essential:
The most controversial change in the 1.4382 patch is the complete rework of the High Alert perk.
Loot & Economy
Vehicles & Movement