Call of Duty 4 Xbox 360 update planned
A Call of Duty 4 update is currently in the works for the 360. The update will include some new features, as well as addressing host selection and matchmaking issues. Unfortunately “Game Lobby Closed” and “Player Kicked” issues will not be part of this update, but they will be addressed in a separate patch. Check after the jump for the list of changes.
Additions / New Features:
Added Kill cam to Airstrike bombs and Claymores
Addition of Host Migration so if Host Leaves auto-chooses next best host
Tweaked the following Oldschool Mode settings based on feedback:
- Added Unlimited Sprint
- Increased Magazine Size
- Added Ragdoll Cam
Addition of New “N0M4D” Control Scheme
Optimizations / Tweaks:
Identify party by background color (in Lobby)
Optimized server selection for first match for better connections
Improved network performance for 18 player games
Optimized ‘Chase Cam’ when Spectating
Fixed Playlist error when attempting to join from other games
Handle Corrupt Create A Class data instead of kicking player
via Kotaku
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November 23rd, 2007 at 4:37 pm
I figured out what you have to do to get the “game lobby closed” to go away on COD4. I have two systems and two different profiles that are used. I could play under my sons profile but not mine, even though I could play any other game online. I could even play by recovering his profile on my system but not with my own. I called xbox live and cancelled my xbox live account and deleted my gamer profile off my console. Not all the games…just the profile. I did delete COD 4 just to make sure. I signed up for a new account with xbox live and got a new gamertag and when I signed back in under the new profile and went to multiplayer, it let me in. No more errors about game lobby closed or player kicked. The problem is clearly with the gamertag on activisions server, or however that works. Hope this helps everyone else.
November 27th, 2007 at 9:00 pm
@ Wolf Whistle, Sounds like a good fix, except for someone that still has a year left on his/her XBL acct. If such a person were to do this, then they’d be out the $50 yearly subscription cost.
I’ll wait for the patch.
November 28th, 2007 at 6:03 pm
This patch is taking way too long to come out!!
December 5th, 2007 at 12:48 am
wow every time i try to play any game match i cant even get into a lobby and if i am lucky enough to and super lucky to get into a match then i get kicked right when it starts…some one plz tell me that they are gona fix dis soon???
December 5th, 2007 at 7:09 pm
i am getting the same problem as justin645…any fixes for this? what do we do about it?
December 8th, 2007 at 2:15 am
they need add the ability to create your own class on lann and local multyplayer settings
December 16th, 2007 at 6:18 pm
me friend has an account on my xbox but he cant play call of duty 4 at the same time. they need to fix that in the new patch because he paid for a account and cant use it
February 13th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
the only problem I have is the party system not taking all in party
March 1st, 2008 at 1:34 am
I would like to know when this update will come out.
April 10th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
The UPDATE is out!!
Updates include:
New Kill Cams - Everything that can kill you has a Kill Cam now. Grenades, Airstrikes, Claymores, C4, M203 Rounds, RPGs, anything. So jump online, get owned alittle and check them out. They’re awesome, especially Grenades and M203 shots that go across the map and through a window.
Host Migration - Host migration was added, so now when the host leaves you won’t get dropped back to your own lobby by yourself. Everyone will stay together. Host Leaves, everyone returns to lobby, selects next best host, and the game starts up again. No more re-inviting, re-partying up because a host ended the game.
Improved Sniper Accuracy - The Sniper rifle accuracy has been improved. No more, WTF? shots now. Your cross hair will be a better representation of where your shot will ultimately land. Try out a sniper class today, let us know how the new accuracy feels.
Improved ACOG Scope Accuracy - ACOG scopes accuracy on any weapon has been improved. Test it out, throw it on one of your classes and give it a go.
Upgraded Spectator Cam - Now when you’re a spectator you have the option to follow in 3rd person or 1st person. As well as rotate 360 degrees around the player you’re watching. Next time you’re dead in Search and Destroy and just watching your team mates do stuff you know you can do better, now do it in 1st person or rotate around them.
Quick Mute Option - Now you can easily and quickly mute players in-game or in-lobby without ever going through the Xbox Live blades. Just go to their gamertag on screen and hit ‘A’ to quick mute in lobby, or via the in-game scoreboard if playing. Quick. Easy. Salvation!
In addition to these feature additions there will also be:
Improved Network Performance For Larger Games - 18 player games now require more bandwidth to host, resulting in smoother performance for players.
Optimized Server Selection for First Match - Server selection is now optimized to select best bandwidth servers associated by LSP.
Fixed “Playlist Older Than Host” Error - Player will no longer get this error when entering games.
Additional Start Spawn Locations in All Maps - Added a minimum of 9 extra start spawns on each side of all maps!!
**ALSO**
NEW MAP PACK!
Four (4) New Multiplayer Maps are available for DOWNLOAD via the Xbox Marketplace! 800MSP. ONE PACKAGE/DOWNLOAD for ALL 4 New Maps: Creek, Chinatown, Killhouse, Broadcast!
April 14th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Thanks for the update, Leahtaface!
September 18th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
thank u Wolf Whistle i might try that.