Call of Duty

In celebration of Season 04 of Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6, get full access to Multiplayer and Zombies — including new Season 04 content — for a limited time from May 30 through June 3.

Experience the latest content, including the new Shutdown, Fugitive, and Blitz Multiplayer maps, plus the new Team Elimination game mode. In Zombies, play all available maps in either Standard or Directed Mode, and get competitive with the return of fan-favorite mode, Grief, where teams compete to be the last squad standing.
New Season 04 Multiplayer Maps

Shutdown (6v6): Travel to a hydroelectric plant in the rugged terrain of Iceland, the smoking remains of its central Turbine showing evidence of sabotage. Battle in and out of the facility and take a swim with passage from the Sluice down into the Lake bordering the plant’s Transformers. Move out to the north side of the map to get away from the water and bring the fight to the Yard, attacking enemies around a huge rock formation flanked by the Canteen and Pumphouse.

Get more intel on this map with our in-depth Shutdown map guide.

Fugitive (6v6): Descend on a secretive CIA black site where series villain Vikhor “Stitch” Kuzmin has been imprisoned since his confrontation with Special Agent Russell Adler in Verdansk. Flashing lights and blaring alarms signal an ongoing jailbreak, exacerbated by the roar of inmates in the background.

Traverse the large compound on foot and with the help of some strategically placed ziplines, perfect for ambushing enemy targets. Skirmish around the Entrance and Recreation Yard and keep your head on a swivel through the Checkpoint. When it’s time to get down to business, move into the compound itself, fighting through the Cell Block, Lobby, and Administration.

Get more intel on this map with our in-depth Fugitive map guide.

Blitz (6v6/2v2): Traffic comes to a dramatic halt as Pantheon and Rogue Team agents collide on the road. Take the fight straight to the enemy by moving up the Bridge or drop down to the Cliffside or Waterfall to battle it out over natural terrain. Maneuver underneath the Bridge to flank enemy players or pivot to the other side. Despite the map’s small size, the environment provides long sightlines across, giving a chance for all weapon classes to slay.

Get more intel on this map with our in-depth Blitz map guide.
Play the New Team Elimination Mode

Eliminate hostiles and pick up dog tags to drain the enemies’ lives.

Team Elimination turns Kill Confirmed on its head in this high-octane variant where each team is given a limited number of lives every round as they battle to be the last team standing. Eliminated Operators drop a dog tag on death; if an enemy nabs it first, the kill is confirmed, and that team loses ones of their lives. If the fallen Operator’s teammate picks it up, that kill is denied. Survive longer than the other team or hold the most remaining lives at the end of the match to win the round.

If your team loses all their remaining lives, don’t give up hope! You can revive fallen teammates at this stage, bringing them back into the fight for a final attempt to seize the win.
Zombies: Outlast the Enemy in Grief

Grief
4v4 competitive mode where two teams outwit and outlast each other. Capture zones to debuff enemies. No damage against other players. Respawns every third round.

Available Maps: Liberty Falls, Terminus, Citadelle des Morts, The Tomb, Shattered Veil

Restricted: Wonder Weapons, GobbleGums: Exit Strategy, Idle Eyes, Wonderbar!, Time Out, and Flavor Hex

First debuted in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Grief returns to Zombies in Season 04! In this competitive mode, two teams fight to be the last squad standing in a battle between S.A.M. and Director Richtofen.

Each team fights the undead horde in a sub-section of the chosen map. While opposing players can’t directly damage each other, you can slow down the enemy team through body-blocking or attacking with melee weapons and projectiles.

Rounds progress faster than usual, and you’ll be facing an increased number of zombies per round, given the eight-player nature of the mode. To really make things tough for your living opponents, move into Capture Zones that appear throughout the match; earn specific types of kills while inside the zone to trigger a Grief on the other team, including a variety of temporary debuffs like reduced damage, an ammo drain, a zombie ambush, and slowed movement speed.

The action is constant and frantic, so think fast, survive, and do everything in your power to put the enemy team through the wringer.
All Supported Maps and Modes

Multiplayer Maps and Modes: Full access to all Multiplayer maps, modes, and playlists available during the Free Trial period, including the new Season 04 maps and Team Elimination game mode. Multiplayer Ranked Play not included.

Zombies Playlists: Full access to all Zombies maps, including Standard + Directed Mode for Liberty Falls, Terminus, Citadelle des Morts, The Tomb, and Shattered Veil, plus access to the returning fan-favorite competitive mode, Grief.
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Power Up with the Season 04 Battle Pass!
Desperate to crack the Pantheon codenames, Russell Adler is forced to reunite with his nemesis Vikhor “Stitch” Kuzmin. Following the epic jailbreak leading to Stitch’s escape, it’s time to finally discover the identity of these traitors. Luckily, help is on the way. Get a preview of the BlackCell, Battle Pass, and Store content arriving in Season 04 of Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone™, launching May 29.

The Season 04 Battle Pass introduces 100+ rewards including new free base weapons plus new Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, Calling Cards, Finishing Moves, and more.

Access free rewards including new cosmetic content and base weapons or purchase the premium Battle Pass and earn a 10% Battle Pass XP Boost and up to 1,100 COD Points as you progress through the Battle Pass Pages. For the optimal seasonal experience, purchase BlackCell, including exclusive Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, and other rewards.
BlackCell Season 04: Omen Operator (Crimson One)
BlackCell Instant Rewards Page, HVT

Where the fog of war lays thickest on the battlefield, Omen prowls. Those unlucky enough to hear the rattle of his footsteps face a life sentence for their crimes. Each link of his ethereal chain is forged from a soul condemned to eternal imprisonment — a reminder that for those who deserve judgment, death is not the end. Omen leads the charge in Season 04 BlackCell content, including additional Operator Skins and Weapon Blueprints arriving straight from the netherworld.
Additional BlackCell Instant Rewards Content
Get the ultimate Battle Pass experience by purchasing BlackCell, offering complete access to all the rewards available in the Season 04 Battle Pass. A purchase grants immediate access to the BlackCell Instant Rewards page, giving the following items:

• 1,100 COD Points
• 20 Battle Pass Tier Skips
• The “Omen” BlackCell Operator and Skin
• 10% XP Boost
• The “Hellblock” Mastercraft Blueprint for the Ladra SMG
• The “Guard Dog” Companion Finishing Move
• The “Kill Tally” Gun Screen
• The “BlackCell” Clan Tag (showcased in Lobbies and Winner’s Circles)
• BlackCell Loyalty Bonus

BlackCell owners can additionally unlock page after page of additional rewards throughout the Season 04 Battle Pass, including:

• Seven BlackCell-exclusive skins: Stitch (two skins), Bailey, Payne, Caine, Brutus, and Adler.

• Seven BlackCell-exclusive Weapon Blueprints: Krig C (Assault Rifle), XMG (LMG), SWAT 5.56 (Marksman Rifle), ASG-98 (Shotgun), FFAR 1 (Assault Rifle), Model L (Assault Rifle), LC10 (SMG)

• Over 130 item rewards (Battle Pass and BlackCell related) for those who fully complete the Season 04 BlackCell Battle Pass.

Players who upgrade to BlackCell after purchasing the Battle Pass will also receive 1,100 COD Points back.

BlackCell Daily Challenges: Players with BlackCell will receive additional Daily Challenges throughout Season 04 for Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone, giving even more chances to rake in the XP during your play sessions!

BlackCell Loyalty Bonus: 10% XP and Weapon XP Loyalty Bonus for purchases of subsequent BlackCell seasons (up to 50% for BO6 seasons only).
Purchase the Battle Pass: Instantly Unlock Stitch Operator

Players who purchase the premium Season 04 Battle Pass or BlackCell will immediately unlock the Battle Pass Instant Rewards Page with the following items:

• The new Stitch Operator with “Supermax” Operator Skin and “Supermax BlackCell” Operator Skin for BlackCell owners.
• 10% Battle Pass XP Boost.
• The “Lock Up” Legendary Weapon Blueprint for the Feng 82 LMG.
• The “Try Me!” Legendary Emote.
• The “Untamable” Large Decal.

New Operator: Stitch (Rogue Black Ops)
Battle Pass Instant Reward Page, HVT

Vikhor Kuzmin is an ex-KGB chemical weapons expert who headed the Nova 6 program at Rebirth Island until a CIA raid ended it in 1968. He reemerged as the head of the covert Soviet-based spy ring known as “Perseus,” causing widespread chaos during the Cold War. Stitch harbors a personal grudge against Russel Adler, the CIA agent who took his eye during the Rebirth operation. After the bombing of Verdansk, Stitch was wounded and taken into custody by Adler. He was remanded to a secure facility in Iceland to live out his days… until now.
Additional Battle Pass Operator Skins
Progress through the Battle Pass to unlock additional content including a variety of Operator Skins, many paired with BlackCell variants featuring animated vapors rising from exposed muscle fibers and fragments of bone.
Bailey: “Nocturnal Scout” Skins
Operator Skins, Battle Pass and BlackCell, HVT, Page 2

Outfitted in night-vision goggles and head to toe tactical gear, Bailey prepares for night operations prepped with the tools to overcome a variety of obstacles. In the BlackCell variant, half of her skull becomes visible for a menacing skeletal look, purple vapors rising from the exposed muscle fibers in her arms.
Payne: “Uniform” Skins
Operator Skins, Battle Pass and BlackCell, HVT, Page 4

The F might stand for “fake,” but the disguise is on point as Payne dons the look of a field agent hoping that nobody looks too closely at his stitching. His plans seem to have backfired in the BlackCell variant, the Operator’s jaw loosened with gold chains around his arms and neck.
Grey: “Bounty” Skin
Operator Skins, Battle Pass, Page 6

Grey slips on a Project Janus jacket with body armor over the top, paired with beige cargo pants and a backwards cap.
Caine: “Chow Time” Skins
Operator Skins, Battle Pass and BlackCell, HVT, Page 7

Dressed as a line cook, Caine improvises with what’s on hand, strapping metal serving trays over his torso and taping magazines into a makeshift gauntlet. Serve up some pain in the undead BlackCell variant, an apple in his mouth and vapors rising from his broken skin.
Brutus: “Dreadwarden” Skins
Operator Skins, Battle Pass and BlackCell, HVT, Page 9

Suit up and squash any resistance as Brutus gears up in full tactical gear with heavy armor plating, a baton, and a helmet. In the BlackCell version, his armor is compromised, vapors rising from his exposed ribcage, the helmet deformed at the face.
Toro: “Early Release” Skin
Operator Skins, Battle Pass Page 10

Official release or not, it’s time to leave the prison. With the escape plans marked into his skin, Toro gathers a gas mask, rope, zip ties, and flares intent on breaking free once and for all.
Adler: “Truth Chaser” Skins
Operator Skins, Battle Pass and BlackCell, HVT, Page 12

Get to the truth by any means necessary as Adler deploys in his iconic shades, blood splattered over his clothes as if he has just removed Stitch’s eye during that fateful scene in Rebirth Island. The tables are turned in the BlackCell variant, a dagger stuck in one eye, confined to chains.
Nazir: “Shrub Wise” Skin
Operator Skins, Battle Pass, Page 13

Concealment and recon are Nazir’s top priorities in this Skin featuring cold weather fatigues, a helmet, gloves, and plentiful gear to help fight back against the elements.
Marshall: “Deadtide” Skin
Operator Skins, Battle Pass, Page 14

Dive into the abyss as Marshall climbs into full diving gear including a diving helmet, oxygen tank, camera, and monitoring tools to aid in the underwater mission at hand.
Season 04: Battle Pass Base Weapons
Unlock two new Base Weapons in the Season 04 Battle Pass. All players can unlock these weapons for free at the start of the new season by progressing through their listed Battle Pass Pages.
LC10
SMG, Battle Pass Page 3, Page 14 Battle Pass Blueprint

Levels: 42

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Camo and Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Military Camos: 27 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Special Camos: 6 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Mastery Camos: 12 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Full-auto submachine gun. Excellent accuracy and range, with a moderate rate of fire. Average mobility and very slow handling for its class.

Players first got their hands on the LC10 SMG in Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War, and now the iconic weapon returns in Black Ops 6. An incredibly versatile SMG, its strong accuracy and range keep you competitive in longer ranged fights without sacrificing performance up close. The weapon handles slowly for an SMG, so keep your eyes sharp and stay one step ahead of the enemy.
FFAR 1
Assault Rifle, Battle Pass Page 6, Page 11 HVT Tier Battle Pass Blueprint

Levels: 42

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Camo and Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Military Camos: 27 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Special Camos: 6 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Mastery Camos: 12 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Full-auto assault rifle. Very high rate of fire and excellent CQB power, but slower handling and mobility.

The fan-favorite FFAR 1 Assault Rifle returns in Season 04, favored and feared for its blazing fast fire rate. While each round inflicts only moderate damage, the shots add up quickly if you can stay on target. Its predictable upward kick isn’t difficult to manage and can be further mitigated via attachments. Consider Extended Mag or Fast Mag to minimize your downtime reloading, a constant companion with this ammo hungry gun.
New Weapon Attachment
For locking on and staying on target, the G-Grip’s got your back.
G-Grip (Launch)
SMGs (except PP-19), Assault Rifles, Battle Pass Page 7 Reward

Lock on and stay on target by equipping this vertical foregrip with integrated laser for improved firing stability, horizontal recoil control, and tightened spread when transitioning between hipfire and aiming down sights. Beam: Blue. Blocks Laser attachments.
Unlockable Weapon Blueprints
The Season 04 Battle Pass and BlackCell feature over 20 earnable Weapon Blueprints, including the following themed armaments:

(Above Image)

“Lock Up” Feng 82 LMG, Instant Reward

“Snitch RIP” LW3A1 Frostline Sniper Rifle, Page 1

“IED” Krig C Assault Rifle, Page 1

“Escape Plan” ASG-89 Shotgun, Page 10

(Above image)

“Heat Signature” PPSh-41 SMG, Page 2

“Security Detail” AS VAL Assault Rifle, Page 9

“Overflow” Saug SMG, Page 12

“Messy Repairs” Nail Gun Special, Page 12

(Above image)

“Mucker” DM-10 Marksman Rifle, Page 13

“Drain Hazard” Model L Assault Rifle, Page 13

“Hydrator” HDR Sniper Rifle, Page 14

“Hull Buster” LC10 SMG (new weapon), Page 14

(Above image)

“Hacksaw” Cleaver Melee, Page 5 (not shown)

“Pre-Owned” Kompakt 92 SMG, Page 7

“Copper Tied” SWAT 5.56 Marksman Rifle, Page 8

“Makeshift” AMR Mod 4 Sniper Rifle, Page 8

“Homespun” GS45 Pistol, Page 8

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“No Parole” Model L Assault Rifle, Page 4

“Gen Pop Prop” Marine SP Shotgun, Page 6

“Trainer” Knife Melee, Page 9

“Lockdown” FFAR 1 Assault Rifle (new weapon), Page 11

(Above image)

“Hot Frank” Stryder .22 Pistol, Page 4

“Crowd Control” GPMG-7 LMG, Page 11

Now for the Weapon Blueprints that are paired with animated BlackCell variants, some featuring Evil Chains Tracers and Crushing Chains Death FX.

(Above) “Hellblock” (Mastercraft, Evil Chains Tracers, Crushing Chains Death FX) Ladra SMG, BlackCell Instant Reward.

(Above) “IED” and “IED BlackCell” Krig C Assault Rifle, HVT, Page 1.

(Above) “Lead Injector” and “Lead Injector BlackCell” XMG LMG, HVT, Page 5.

(Above) “Copper Tied” and “Copper Tied BlackCell” SWAT 5.56 Marksman Rifle, HVT, Page 8.

(Above) “Escape Plan” and “Escape Plan BlackCell” ASG-89 Shotgun, HVT, Page 10.

(Above) “Lockdown” and “Lockdown BlackCell” FFAR 1 Assault Rifle (new weapon), HVT, Page 11.

(Above) “Drain Hazard” (Mastercraft, Gold Tracers, Water Burst Death FX) and “Drain Hazard BlackCell” (Mastercraft, Evil Chains Tracers, Crushing Chains Death FX) Model L Assault Rifle, HVT, Page 13.

(Above) “Hull Buster” (Reactive, White Mist Tracers, Bubble Blast Death FX) and “Hull Buster BlackCell” (Reactive, Evil Chains Tracers, Crushing Chains Death FX) LC10 SMG (new weapon), HVT, Page 14.
New Equipment Skin and Optic Attachments
Unlock a new Equipment Skin for the Frag Grenade plus three unique Optic Reticles:

“Chain” Reticle (Optic Attachment), Page 2

“Boomtato” Frag Skin (Lethal), Page 3

“Monitored” Reticle (Optic Attachment), Page 8

“Radiant Glow” Reticle (Optic Attachment), Page 12
New Finishing Moves, Emotes, and Sprays
Expand your collection of Emotes, Finishing Moves, and Sprays, equippable in the “Customize” Menu of the Barracks. Showcase these rewards during matches or (with Emotes) during the Winner’s Circle.

“Neck Message” Finishing Move, Page 2

“Be Trayed” Finishing Move, Page 5 (shown above)

“On the Ground!” Finishing Move, Page 9 (shown above)

“Stun Locked” Finishing Move, Completion Page (shown above)

“Try Me!” Emote, Instant Reward (shown above)

“Loosened” Emote, Page 1

“The Goods” Emote, Page 7

“No Evidence” Emote, Page 10

“Get Glowing” Spray, Page 2

“Mean Mug” Spray, Page 3

“Confined” Spray, Page 5

“Prison Crest” Spray, Page 6

“Stash” Spray, Page 8

“Yellow Tape” Spray, Page 9

“N6” Spray, Page 12
Additional Battle Pass Content

Earn a variety of additional content throughout the Season 04 Battle Pass, including items from the following categories:

• COD Points
• Weapon Charms
• Weapon Large Decals
• Weapon Stickers
• GobbleGums
• Finishing Moves
• Emblems (some animated)
• Calling Cards (some animated)
• Loading Screens
• Clan Tag (BlackCell only)
• Consumable 2XP & 2WXP Tokens

Battle Pass Completion Page: Rewards

Complete every Battle Pass Page to access the final Completion Page, awarding your efforts with the following:

• 200 COD Points
• “Yard Dog” Stitch Operator Skin with “Yard Dog BlackCell” variant awarded to BlackCell owners
• “Stun Locked” Finishing Move
• “Walk Out” Animated Calling Card
• “Nemesis Returns” Animated Emblem
• “Wonderbar!” Consumable GobbleGum

Stitch: “Yard Dog” and “Yard Dog BlackCell” Skins
Operator Skins, Premium Battle Pass and BlackCell, Completion Page

Stitch is back and ready to punish enemies with an all-black “Yard Dog” prison garb, complete with a horrifying mask and arms pockmarked with prison tattoos. His BlackCell alter ego is a brooding, molten, preternatural being exuding purple smoke and a bad attitude.
Store Highlights: New Reactive and Mastercraft Blueprints
Tracer Pack: Ballerina

Bring lethal elegance to fight as the new Operator and Operator Skin “Eve Macarro,” paired with a second Operator Skin option in her sleek black “Ruska Rogue” look. Write your legend with three Weapon Blueprints: the “Relevé” AK-74 Assault Rifle, “Plié” Saug SMG, and the “Arabesque” 9MM PM Pistol, all three featuring High Table Coin Tracers and High Table Coin Death FX.

Gracefully execute enemies with the “Dance With Death” Finishing Move and balance poise and timing with the “Pirouette” Emote. Plus, keep enemies at bay with the “Keepsake” Weapon Charm, “Caged Grace” Emblem, animated “Pas de Deux” Calling Card, and the “Take a Bow” Loading Screen.
Tracer Pack: The Goat

Prove why you’re the greatest of all time with the “Billie Baller” Ultra Operator Skin for Woods, paired with the “Shrill Bleater” PPSh-41 SMG and “Head First” GPMG-7 LMG Weapon Blueprints, both featuring Green & Orange Tracers and Slam Dunk Death FX. Call in a stylish animal companion to disable enemies with the “Rammed” Finishing Move.

Plus, rack up trick shots and reach MVP stardom with the “Three-Pointer” Emote, “Leopard Sneaks” Weapon Charm, “Baaaah-ller” Loading Screen, “GGGoat” Weapon Sticker, and “Top Billie” Spray.
Tracer Pack: Olympus Bolt Mastercraft Ultra Skin

Fill the skies with thunderous fury wielding the “Storm Rage” Mastercraft Weapon Blueprint for the new LC10 SMG, an electrical current running along its golden body. Pair it with the “Thunderhead” LW3A1 Frostline Sniper Rifle, both Blueprints featuring Lightning Tracers and Lightning Strike Death FX. To wield these divine weapons, deploy as none other than “Zeus” in a Reactive Ultra Skin that shifts from his normal form to a fully armored warrior.

Bring the might of thunder and lightning to the fight with the “Shocking Obliteration” Finishing Move and prove your might as a god with the “Power Channeling” Emote, “Storm’s Calling” Loading Screen, and animated “Lightning Strike” Calling Card, and the “Wrath and Lightning” Weapon Sticker.
Tracer Pack: System Breach

Master encryption and manipulate the unseen with Bailey’s “Data Cipher” Operator Skin paired with the “Data Breacher” CR-56 AMAX Assault Rifle and “Byte Blaster” LC10 SMG Weapon Blueprints, both featuring Digital Green Tracers and Digitized Death FX. End fights with an explosive blast using the “Data Overload” Finishing Move.

Keep the chaos churning by equipping the “Over-Ride” RC-XD Scorestreak Skin, animated “Hacked” Calling Card, “Caught in the Hack” Loading Screen, “Data Locked” Spray, and “Scratch Disk” Emblem.
Tracer Pack: Ink and Smoke Reactive Ultra Skin

Fight crime as a jaded, black and greyscale detective with the cel-shaded “Hardboiled” Ultra Skin for Weaver. Equip two noir-themed Weapon Blueprints, including the Reactive “Lethal Inspection” AMES 85 Assault Rifle and the “Personal Detective” ASG-89 Shotgun, both featuring Noir Tracers and Ink Annihilation Death FX. When up close, down targets using the “Wire Cut” Finishing Move.

Blast the undead with the “Search Engine” Wonder Weapon Skin for the Thrustodyne M23 and keep crime at bay with additional content including the “Sidepiece” Weapon Charm, “Dead Noir” Weapon Sticker, “Evidence” Spray, “Greyscale” Loading Screen, and one consumable Time Out GobbleGum.

Tracer Pack: Arcade Champ Mastercraft Ultra Skin

Your high score is only the beginning when deploying as the cel-shaded “The Champ” Operator Skin for Toro, ready to eliminate the competition using the “Combo Bash” Mastercraft Weapon Blueprint for the new FFAR 1 Assault Rifle and the “Beat ‘Em Up” TR2 Marksman Rifle, both Blueprints equipped with Blue & Orange Tracers and Arcade KO Death FX. In close quarters, knock foes out using the “Punch Up” Finishing Move.

Keep the wins coming with the “Fighter’s Tool” Weapon Charm, “Challenger Appears” Loading Screen, “Cheat Code” Weapon Sticker, “Versus!” Large Decal, and the animated “Ready Stance” Calling Card.

Tracer Pack: Dressed to Grill Reactive

Smoke the competition with the “Dadler” Operator Skin, ready to grill up some wins wielding the #1 Dad “Smoked” Reactive Weapon Blueprint for the new Essex Model 07 Marksman Rifle with additional support from the “Grillstreak” Ladra SMG Blueprint, both featuring Red, White, & Blue Tracers and Barbeque Boom Death FX.

Fry the opposition and cook up more wins with the “BBQ” Weapon Reticle, “Cook It” Weapon Charm, “Medium Rare” Hand Cannon Scorestreak Skin, “Kiss the Cook” Loading Screen, and animated “Flip It” Emblem.
More on the Way!
Check the Store throughout the season for more content arriving throughout Season 04, including more surprise announcements to follow in the mid-season!
Call of Duty: Website Bundle Store Now Open!

If you’re wanting to check out the latest Bundles outside of your game, be sure to check out the new Bundles section of the Call of Duty Store! Simply visit https://www.callofduty.com/store/bundles, click on any Bundle (including ones you already purchased), and check out the details of all the various components of each Bundle. Once you’ve logged in using your Activision ID, you can purchase any Bundles you want, and they’ll automatically appear the next time you log into your game.
Upgrade to Black Ops 6 Today!

Black Ops 6 is available now, and there’s never been a better time to experience the spy action thriller Campaign, the in-depth tactical chaos of best-in-class Multiplayer, and soak in the gory glory of an incredible round-based Zombies experience! Click here to Purchase Black Ops 6.

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Old Enemies, New Alliances: Black Ops 6 Season 04 is Here!
Season 04 Overview: Keep Your Enemies Close…
Though he once had the chance to end Vikhor “Stitch” Kuzmin’s reign of terror, Adler spared his nemesis after they met at the culmination of Black Ops Cold War. Latest intel reveals Kuzmin was later captured and locked up in an Icelandic CIA black site until he might prove useful. Following the events and evidence uncovered by the deceased CIA Agent Jason Hudson, that day has come, and in an unlikely team up, Adler and team have broken Stitch out from his confinement, seeking his help to crack the codenames needed to find the Pantheon moles.

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With Verdansk once again an area of operations for deployment, what other plans might Stitch have in store? For now, Adler needs him to complete the mission at hand.

To succeed, the two must put their past behind them in pursuit of a new goal. Get in on the action when this stacked offering of free and premium content comes to Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6, launching in Season 04 on Thursday, May 29 at 9AM PT.

Nomenclature Note: Throughout the blog, you’ll see references to when gameplay content launches. Here are what these various suffixes mean:

“Launch”: Expect to access this content immediately at the Season launch.

“Launch Window”: Expect to access this content between launch and up to 72 hours after launch.

“In Season”: Expect to access this content during the season, but before either the mid-season or next season arrives.

“Mid-Season”: Expect to access this content at Mid-Season or later.

All content timing may be subject to change.
Season 04 Multiplayer Content

MULTIPLAYER CONTENT SUMMARY

Five MP Maps: Drop into Icelandic AOs with three new maps at launch including the Shutdown and Fugitive 6v6 Core maps and the Blitz Strike map. In the mid-season, party it up in Eclipse and play a reimagined Fringe.

New and Returning Modes: Pick up dog tags to drain the enemy’s reserves in Team Elimination, a fun new twist on the Kill Confirmed formula. Make every bullet count with the return of One in the Chamber and get festive in the Party Ops Limited-Time Mode.

Additional Equipment: The Grim Reaper Scorestreak returns from the original Black Ops, offering an explosive payload that’s guaranteed to blow the competition sky high.

Season 04 Ranked Play: Challenge the best of the best, get those wins, and climb the Ranks in a new season of Multiplayer Ranked Play, with all-new rewards and bragging rights.
Multiplayer Maps
Shutdown (Launch)
Brand-New, Core, 6v6, Small-Sized

Before breaking out Stitch, Adler and team first need to cut off the power to the black site prison, bringing them to a hydroelectric plant built on the rugged volcanic terrain of Iceland. Fight in and around the central building housing the now wrecked Turbine or dive down the Sluice into the Lake, its waters hugging the plant’s south end by the Transformers. Jump up by the red container to target enemies from far out or swim back onshore to reach the Atrium and Parking.

Head to the north side to fight in the rugged Yard, away from the shoreline and bookended by the Pumphouse and Canteen. It’s a quick run to the Turbine from here, giving you good map coverage down the middle. If things get too hot, you can always drop down the Chute and swim your way to safety.
Fugitive (Launch)
Brand-New, Core, 6v6, Medium-Sized

Deploy to a secret CIA black site in a remote part of Iceland, the very location where Stitch has been imprisoned until Adler brings him in as an unlikely ally for an urgent operation. With the power out, Adler and his crew seize their chance to infiltrate the prison, climbing, zipping, and battling their way through the frozen compound.

Upon reaching their target, Adler and Stitch strike a deal. Following the jailbreak, the alarms are blaring and warnings of a power failure light up the Cell Block.

Though the area may appear smaller than expected when first glancing at the minimap, the prison’s intricate layout presents multiple levels and shortcuts to the various outside areas including the Checkpoint, Courtyard, and Recreation Yard. In the upper Cell Block, newly opened cells present the danger of ambush. Be on guard and look for ziplines for quick access to your next target.
Blitz (Launch)
Brand-New, Strike, 6v6/2v2, Small-Sized

Traffic comes to a halt as Pantheon reinforcements race toward the prison but get ambushed by the Rogue team. Leave the road and seek out targets over the rugged terrain of the Cliffside or move inland, ambushing enemies at the Waterfall.

To approach the battle head on, move down the central Bridge, using the scattered convoy for cover. Jump down from the center to move underneath the Bridge, a great means of pivoting to a new location. Though a small map overall, Blitz’s long lanes leave room for marksmen to shine.
Eclipse (Mid-Season)
Brand-New, Strike, 6v6/2v2, Small-Sized

Stitch and the team arrive in Avalon, slipping into the shadows of an underground nightclub to discuss business. The neon lights flicker as they form a plan to break the Pantheon codenames, but the meeting is cut short when Pantheon agents storm in.

Show off your best moves on the dance floor, dodging shots and flanking targets down the sides where seating offers party goers a chance to rest and order a drink from the bar. Ambush passing enemies from the DJ booth and then break through the broken façades on the walls, escaping into the halls.
Fringe (Mid-Season)
Remaster, Core, 6v6, Medium-Sized

Revisit Fringe from Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, reimagined for the first time ever in Black Ops 6. Attend the grand opening of the Rolling Hills distillery, established in an idyllic setting with several navigable buildings and the surrounding grounds.

Battle along the main Road or dive into the Bar for a closer fight. Watch for sharpshooters in the upper Barn and along the Bridge and relive the thrill of trying to make it out alive through the narrow Loading route.
Multiplayer Modes
The first half of Season 04 brings two exciting Multiplayer modes: Team Elimination and One in the Chamber. In the mid-season, loosen up in the Party Ops Limited Time Mode.
Team Elimination (Launch)

In this twist on Kill Confirmed, two teams are given a limited amount of lives each round as they fight to be the last surviving team. Players drop a dog tag on death that can be picked up by the enemy to confirm the kill or by a teammate to deny the opposing team. Survive longer than the other team or hold the most remaining lives when the timer ends to win the round.

Balance aggression and defense as you seek out enemy dog tags while preserving your life. Dig in with your teammates to counter enemy attacks and then ask for cover while you collect the droppings. Picking up tags is a great way to earn your next Scorestreak, so stay aggressive and keep up the momentum. Once your team’s life pool is drained, your remaining teammates can still revive you where you were last killed in a last-ditch effort to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
One in the Chamber (In-Season)

Another Black Ops fan-favorite mode returns as One in the Chamber shows up in Season 04! In this free-for-all mode, each Operator is given one pistol, one bullet, a knife, and three lives. Precision is king, as bullets always eliminate on impact and the only way to earn another bullet is to get an elimination.

Stay cool, aim true, and preserve your lives while aiming for the highest score. UAV scans keep the action moving, so don’t try to hide. At the end of the match, the top three scoring Operators will step up to the Winner’s Circle.
Party Ops (Mid-Season)
Get the party started with a new Limited-Time Mode arriving later in the season: Compete in a randomized set of party themed minigames. The player with the highest score at the end of the match wins it all.
Additional Gameplay Content
The devastating Grim Reaper Scorestreak is back from the original Black Ops, unleashing massive hits on other Operators and Scorestreaks alike.
New Scorestreak
Scorestreak: Grim Reaper (In-Season)

Type: Lethal

Score: 725

Mastery Badges: Yes

Powerful semi-automatic launcher that can fire up to four rockets in one load.

Wield the Grim Reaper, a quad tube loaded Launcher capable of inflicting heavy damage on enemies. Whether targeting Operators or locking on to enemy Scorestreaks, the Grim Reaper’s payload delivers a huge explosion. The weapon is lost if you’re taken out, so save it for the right moment and bring backup to ensure you have the protection needed to unleash havoc.
Multiplayer Ranked Play (Launch Window)
Season 04 Ranked Play Overview

Prove you’re the very best by dedicating your Multiplayer match time to Ranked Play, using the same settings, maps, modes, and weapon restrictions used by the Call of Duty League™. Win matches to earn SR (Skill Rating) and progress through the Ranks while earning career rewards like Rank Skins and Win Challenge rewards.

As usual, match wins ensure you progress through the Ranks throughout Season 04 to earn new seasonal rewards like a new Pro Issue Weapon Blueprint, Rank-themed Calling Cards, Ranked Charms, and more:
Season 04 Ranked Play Rewards

• Get 10 Wins: “Pro Reissue AMES 85” AMES 85 Weapon Blueprint
• Get 100 Wins: “Ranked Season 4 – 100 Wins” Large Decal
• Silver: “Ranked Season 4 – Silver” Calling Card
• Gold: “Ranked Season 4 – Gold” Calling Card and Charm
• Platinum: “Ranked Season 4 – Platinum” Calling Card and Charm
• Diamond: “Ranked Season 4 – Diamond” Calling Card and Charm
• Crimson: “Ranked Season 4 – Crimson” Calling Card and Charm
• Iridescent: “Ranked Season 4 – Iridescent” Calling Card and Charm
• Top 250: “Ranked Season 4 – Top 250” Calling Card and Charm
• Season 04 Champion: “Ranked Season 4 – Top 250 Champion” Calling Card

Note: Multiplayer Events: Check the General section later in this blog to uncover the full complement of events for this mode across Season 04.

Season 04 Zombies Content

ZOMBIES CONTENT SUMMARY

Grief Returns! Drop into this epic 4v4 competitive battle on all maps, outlasting the opposition while securing Capture Zones to debuff and Grief your opponents. The last team still standing wins!

Additional Gameplay Content: Crack open the armored undead and create area-of-effect explosions with the Shatter Blast Ammo Mod, chew over the impressive effects of three new GobbleGums, and create even bigger explosions with the Grim Reaper Support launcher.

New Modes and More: Unlock hidden rewards with more Dark Ops Challenges, then prepare to face down a powered-up Abomination, survive as long as you can in the Starting Room LTM, and prove your Leaderboard worth by zombie slaying for bragging rights and rewards!
Grief (Mode, Launch)

4v4 competitive mode where two teams outwit and outlast each other. Capture zones to debuff enemies. No damage against other players. Respawns every third round.

Available Maps: Liberty Falls, Terminus, Citadelle des Morts, The Tomb, Shattered Veil.

Restricted: Wonder Weapons, GobbleGums: Exit Strategy, Idle Eyes, Wonderbar!, Time Out, and Flavor Hex (Season 04 GobbleGum).

Not seen since Black Ops 2, Grief returns to Zombies! This fan-favorite mode pits two teams of four against each other, with both sides vying to out-survive the other. As the battlelines are drawn between S.A.M. and Director Richtofen, each team pledges their support to one of these rivals at the start of a match, subsequently receiving handler comms support from one of them throughout the ensuing chaos.
Indirect PvP Combat
The action is almost immediate as both teams drop into either side of the same Grief Arena within the chosen Zombies map, and indirect PvP combat comes into effect: The two teams of four players can’t outright kill members of the enemy team, but can interact with them by body-blocking, or slowing them by using melee, bullet-based weapons, or projectiles.

Victory Conditions: The winning team is the one that manages to “Grief” their rivals into being killed or entering a downed state. As long as one or more team members are upright, the match continues!
Grief Arena Features

The action is constant and can get incredibly chaotic, due in part to your proximity to your opponents and the hordes of undead encroaching on your team, thanks to the Arena being a sub-section of the main Zombies map. These are known as “Grief Arenas.” Within a Grief Arena are a variety of features:

An Open Environment: Grief Arenas are clearly defined areas where any critical doors have already been opened, and the power will already have been turned on. All other Door Buys are inactive. Both teams spawn on opposite sides of the Arena, each in a group of four.

Player Respawning: Any team members that are downed – provided one or more of their team are still alive – can be revived at any time, though rival teams, undead enemies, and Shock Charges can hamper this action! Additionally, a Wave Respawner triggers every third round, automatically reviving any eliminated teammates from both teams.

Join In Progress: Any player not in the game can join up until Round 10 has been completed and has a small grace period to orient themselves before they’re swarmed by zombies. Additionally, if a team has won back-to-back Capture Zones (see below), join-in-progress is not available.

Essence and Salvage: Unlike in Standard playlists, Salvage pickups in Grief are worth 100 Salvage, visible to all players, and can only be picked up by the first player to grab it.

Zombies: Rounds will progress faster than usual and the amount of zombies per round has been increased to account for 8 players! All undead entities – except for bosses – are to be expected. If players fail to kill zombies, the round will turn.

Core Mechanics: The Arsenal, Pack-a-Punch, Mystery Box, Crafting Tables, Perk machines, GobbleGum machine (with Exit Strategy, Idle Eyes, Wonderbar!, Time Out, and Flavor Hex restricted), Armor Wall Buys, and Der Wunderfizz machine are available in a Grief Arena where they normally reside, or in a new location if they don’t normally exist in this portion of their respective maps. Note: While the current GobbleGum restrictions are in place to keep matches dynamic yet balanced, additional restrictions may be made in the future as the developers keep an eye on game balance, similar to Ranked Play.

Capture Zones: Appearing at a regular cadence during a match, these are smaller areas within a Grief Arena where players are required to stand and earn specific types of kills to trigger a Grief on the opposing team.
Plan A: Survive! Plan B: Capture Zones!

Keeping your team upright and focused on undead slaying for longer than your rivals is the main plan in this mode. However, there’s an important secondary focus you need to plan for: Capturing zones and “Griefing” your rival team!

Capture Zones appear at regular intervals throughout a match, and after stepping through the glowing perimeter, you and your team can secure the Zone by staying inside it and dispatching zombies. Beckon your crew into a Zone to quicken the zombie slaying, and once your kill count meets the requirement, a Grief is triggered on the opposition. Note that if neither team reaches this requirement within the countdown inside a Capture Zone, the Grief is applied to both teams.

What is a Grief? It’s a temporary debuff, penalty, or negative gameplay mechanic that you can inflict on your rival team at a Capture Zone.

The type of Grief is shown at the objective tracker within a Capture Zone. Here are the possible Griefs you’re aiming to inflict on your foes:

Weapon Nerf: The affected players inflict considerably reduced damage to zombie enemies.

Ammo Drain: All ammo-based weapons, including those stowed, receive an ammo drain with bullets or shells being removed constantly while the Grief is active.

Zombie Ambush: An Elite zombie is summoned, and it solely focuses its killing power on the enemy team until either the Elite or the team are defeated, or the timer runs out.

Weapon Carousel: The rival players’ weapons are randomly swapped every few seconds.

Frozen: This Grief reduces the enemy players’ movement, along with frost and ice coating the characters.

Griefs and Capture Zones also introduce new score types, including:

Capture Zone Kill: Awarded to a player who defeated a zombie type during a successful Capture Zone completion.

Capture Zone Win: Awarded to all players on a team who successfully commandeer a Capture Zone.

Capture Zone Elite Kill: Awarded to a player who slays an Elite spawned in a Capture Zone.
Available Grief Arenas (11 Arenas, Launch)

A total of 11 different Grief Arenas are available in this mode. Here’s a list along with a brief description of the points of interest within each one:

Liberty Falls Arena 1: Pump & Pay, Motor Lodge, and Fuller’s Liberty Lanes

Liberty Falls Arena 2: Dark Aether Church, Cemetery, Hilltop

Terminus Arena 1: Bio Lab

Terminus Arena 2: Crab Island

Citadelle des Morts Arena: Courtyard, Ramparts, and Entrance Hall

The Tomb Arena 1: Dig Site, Mausoleum

The Tomb Arena 2: Dark Aether Nexus

Shattered Viel Arena 1: Garden Pond, Lower Terrace

Shattered Viel Arena 2: Upper Terrace, Shem’s Henge, Motor Court

Shattered Viel Arena 3: Mansion Foyer, Overlook, East Foyer, Library

Shattered Viel Arena 4: West Hallways, Southwest Balcony, Bottlery
New Challenges and Limited Time Modes

Access the following new content within all five Zombies Maps (unless otherwise stated) throughout Season 04:
Dark Ops Challenges (Launch)
A mysterious new set of hidden Calling Cards and bounteous amounts of XP are available at the start of Season 04, thanks to a fresh drop of Zombies Dark Ops Challenges. Who knows... maybe there’s even one for Grief. All further information is [[REDACTED]].
New LTM: Starting Room (Mid-Season)
Inspired by the starting room in the classic “Moon” Zombies map, drop in with up to three of your Zombies crew into a more straightforward but challenging experience where you’re locked into the first zone of a map. Raptor One is gone, and those undead hordes are only getting stronger, but all doors in the initial zone are unlocked. Survive to the highest round you can!
New LTM: Abomination Challenge (Mid-Season)
Enter a warped version of Liberty Falls during this new Mid-Season Event, and hunt down an ultra-powered-up Abomination. Perhaps it’s wise to bring backup.
New Gameplay Content and GobbleGums

Wreck even the most battle-hardened undead threat with the explosive power of the Shatter Blast Ammo Mod, then drop even more devastating firepower on the hordes with the Grim Reaper Support launcher. There’s three new chewables, too!
Ammo Mod: Shatter Blast (Launch)
Available: Augments Menu, and In-Game (Pause Menu)

“Bullets deal explosive damage. Each bullet has a chance to create an explosion that destroys armor.”

Modify your ammunition to explode the toughened armor of certain normal and Special undead enemies. This mod also has a second benefit, creating an area-of-effect blast radius at the same time, whether any armor is shattered or not.

Due to the somewhat chaotic nature of this modification, there is a random chance of the Shatter Blast effect triggering, and it won’t happen every time you fire. Also expect a cooldown period after the effect. Note that Shatter Blast doesn’t directly affect Elite enemies (pending some Augment research!), but area-of-effect explosions can still damage them.

You are wise to wrangle your undead into hordes so they’re near each other, to really inflict some damage!
Shatter Blast: Major Augments

Research the following Augments to further customize this Ammo Mod.

Big Game

Shatter Blast can be used against Elite enemies. Expect an impressively sized explosion.

Blast Chain

On explosion, three additional explosions occur in rapid succession.

Blast Repair

For every enemy that has its armor destroyed by Shatter Blast, armor health will be restored for the player.
Shatter Blast: Minor Augments
Blast Zone

Increase the size of the explosion.

Blast Boost

Increase the explosion damage.

Blast Wave

Normal enemies are knocked down by the explosion.
New GobbleGums (Launch)

Crack your teeth on three new GobbleGums, available across all maps once you earn or unlock them and equip them in your GobbleGum Loadout Pack.

Explosive Flourish (Epic): Reloading your weapon creates an explosion around you. GobbleGum lasts 2 minutes.

Flavor Hex (Legendary): Activates a random Ultra GobbleGum.

Rainburps (Whimsical): Zombies killed belch sparkly rainbow bubbles. Lasts 3 minutes.
Additional Support Weapon : Grim Reaper (In-Season)
Available: Rivals Event reward

Salvage: 2000

Hammer away at the Crafting Table and assemble a powerful semi-automatic launcher known as the Grim Reaper, which deals out lethal damage to the undead with up to a quartet of missiles fired in one load. With a capacity to carry up to a dozen rockets, and the ability to fire them individually or as a quartet of devastation, this can level a courtyard of undead with a single launch! Unlock this Support weapon once you’ve earned it via the Rivals Event.

Note: Zombies Events: Check the General section later in this blog to uncover the full complement of events for this mode across Season 04, including the King of the Dead Leaderboard challenge!

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: General Content (MP, ZM, WZ)

Call of Duty: General Content Summary (All Modes and Games)

Weapons Detail: Five new weapons arrive in Season 04, including two at launch: the LC10 SMG and FFAR 1 Assault Rifle. Later in the season, get your hands on the, Essex Model 07 Marksman Rifle, Olympia Special weapon and Pickaxe Melee weapon, and change up your playstyle with new attachments.

The Events Horizon: Season 04 is packed with Events, including Rivals, Ballerina (From the World of John Wick), and even more coming mid-season.. Plus, prove your worth across the Zombies leaderboards and become King of the Dead!

Battle Pass and BlackCell: The Season 04 Battle Pass brings Stitch and brutal BlackCell Operator Omen to the forefront alongside new Weapon Blueprints, Operator Skins, Calling Cards, Finishing Moves, Emotes, and more in a mix of free and premium tiers. Free tiers include two new base weapons and the G-Grip Tactical Foregrip.

Season 04 Operators: Stitch returns after being freed from prison, headlining the new Battle Pass next to the sinister Omen leading BlackCell. Plus, deploy as assassin Eve Macarro in a collaboration with Ballerina, followed by much more at the mid-season.

CDL Announcements: Major IV is almost here! Find out where to watch, plus the in-game rewards you can unlock, just for tuning in!
Weapons Detail
Primary Weapon: LC10 (Launch)
SMG, Battle Pass Page 3, Page 14 Battle Pass Blueprint

Levels: 38

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 34

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Camos and Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Full-auto submachine gun. Excellent accuracy and range, with a moderate rate of fire. Average mobility and very slow handling for its class.

Returning after its debut in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, the LC10 SMG spits out rounds fast coupled with good accuracy and range, moderate damage, and a quick reload to get you back into the fight.

The weapon performs well off the hip or down sights, with 34 rounds in the base magazine for a hefty ammo supply. Via Gunsmith, equip a variety of improvements such as a Laser for improved hipfire spread and an updated Barrel to further extend the weapon’s respectable damage range.
Primary Weapon: FFAR 1 (Launch)
Assault Rifle, Battle Pass Page 6, Page 11 HVT Tier Battle Pass Blueprint

Levels: 42

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Camo and Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Full-auto assault rifle. Very high rate of fire and excellent CQB power, but slower handling and mobility.

Boasting a blazing fast fire rate that rivals the SMG weapon class, this bullpup Assault Rifle is designed for taking down targets fast. The somewhat unpredictable recoil favors burst fire when tackling distant targets, but once you’re locked on it’s all over for them. Supporting a variety of Underbarrel Launcher attachments, use Gunsmith to add greater versatility to the weapon. Running low on ammo? Grab an Extended Mag while you’re at it.
Primary Weapon: Essex Model 07 (In-Season)
Marksman Rifle, Event Reward

Levels: 38

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 8

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Lever, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Camo and Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Lever-action marksman rifle. High damage potential. Balanced by slower rate of fire and handling.

Inflict heavy critical point damage with this lever-action tactical rifle. An ideal tool for the new sheriff in town, this classic armament offers smooth handling with shots that quickly recenter after kicking up. Choose from a variety of Levers to further customize the weapon’s action, improving ADS speed, sprint to fire speed, and other movement abilities.
Special Weapon: Olympia (Mid-Season)
Special, Event Reward

Levels: 30

MAGS: 8

MAG SIZE: 2

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Barrel, Stock

Customize Options: Skins, Camos (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Double-barrel shotgun. Very high damage and respectable range but requires frequent reloading.

The double-barrel Olympia – not seen since Black Ops 3 – makes its debut in Black Ops 6, returning as a Special Weapon that makes for the perfect backup when entering tight spaces. The Olympia holds two shots at a time, each spraying multiple pellets when your Operator pulls the trigger. Light customization via the Short Barrel and Cut-Off Stock attachments gives you some control over the weapon’s playstyle, but the fundamentals remain the same: get up close and make your shots count. Fire down the sight for a tighter pellet spread or shoot off the hip to inflict damage over a wider area.
Melee Weapon: Pickaxe (Mid-Season)
Melee, Event Reward

Levels: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: None

Customize Options: Skins.

One-hit kill. Medium attack speed. Short range.

Without a Pickaxe, you’ll be lost in the tundra. Bring the right tool for the job when deploying to Iceland in Season 04’s Multiplayer maps, starting with this deadly Melee weapon that downs unarmored enemies with brutal severity. Though its range is short, the Pickaxe’s combination of rapid slashes and overhead swipes will keep enemies frozen in their tracks. Close the distance and say farewell.
New: Special Weapon Attachments

G-Grip (Launch)
SMGs (except PP-19), Assault Rifles, Battle Pass Page 7 Reward

Vertical foregrip with integrated laser for improved firing stability, horizontal recoil control, and tightened spread when transitioning between hipfire and aiming down sights. Beam: Blue. Blocks Laser attachments.
Stryder .22 3-Round Burst Mod (Launch)
Stryder .22 Pistol, Event Reward

Convert the Stryder .22 into a 3-round burst. Drastically improves fire rate and maintains manageable gun kick but alters the weapon’s damage profile outside of the effective range.

SVD Full Auto Mod (In-Season)
SVD Sniper Rifle, Event Reward

Convert the SVD from semi-auto to full-auto functionality, ramping up the speed of your damage output and drastically improving recoil and handling.
TR2 CQB Auto Conversion (In-Season)
TR2 Marksman Rifle, Event Reward

Alter the TR2 Marksman Rifle to fire handgun caliber rounds, resulting in a Marksman Rifle with a compact frame and fully automatic capabilities that rival fire rates of an SMG!
Season 04 Battle Pass and BlackCell
Stitch Returns to Action in the Season 04 Battle Pass

Stitch returns to the fray, leading this season’s Battle Pass content in a shocking team up with Adler. Purchase the Season 04 Battle Pass for 1,100 COD Points or the Season 04 Battle Pass Bundle for 2,400 COD Points to immediately unlock the Instant Rewards Page of the Battle Pass, including the following items:

• 10% Battle Pass XP Boost
• The new “Supermax” Stitch Operator and “Supermax BlackCell” Stitch Operator Skin for those who purchase BlackCell
• The “Lock Up” Legendary Blueprint for the Feng 82 LMG
• The “Try Me!” Emote
• The “Untamable” Large Decal
• Start to unlock up to 1,100 COD Points as you progress through the Battle Pass

The Season 04 Battle Pass includes over 110 pieces of unlockable content (excluding BlackCell) including two new Base Weapons, the G-Grip Tactical Foregrip Attachment, and several unlockable mil-sim style skins for Bailey, Payne, Grey, Caine, Brutus, Toro, Adler, Nazir, and Marshall. Stay tuned for the BlackCell, Battle Pass and Store Bundles blog prior to Season 04 launch for more details.
BlackCell Offerings

When the job needs to get done, summon Omen, the otherworldly Operator leading BlackCell content in Season 04. The menacing Operator and his three-headed guard dog are joined by a cast of infected, black and purple-hued Operator Skins and Weapon Blueprints earned exclusively through BlackCell.

BlackCell owners can access the Season 04 Battle Pass via the exclusive BlackCell Page, instantly unlocking the following items:

• The “Omen” BlackCell Operator and Skin
• 10% XP Boost
• 1,100 COD Points
• The “Guard Dog” Companion Finishing Move
• The “Hellblock” Mastercraft Blueprint for the Ladra SMG
• The “Kill Tally” Gun Screen
• The “BlackCell” Clan Tag (showcased in Lobbies and Winner’s Circles)

BlackCell owners get access to page after page of additional exclusive rewards within the Season 04 Battle Pass, including:

• Seven BlackCell-exclusive skins for Stitch (two skins), Bailey, Payne, Caine, Brutus, and Adler.
• Seven BlackCell-exclusive Weapon Blueprints for the Krig C (Assault Rifle), XMG (LMG), SWAT 5.56 (Marksman Rifle), ASG-98 (Shotgun), FFAR 1 (Assault Rifle), Model L (Assault Rifle), LC10 (SMG)
• Over 130 item rewards (Battle Pass and BlackCell related) for those who fully complete the Season 04 BlackCell Battle Pass.

As usual, players who upgrade to BlackCell after purchasing the Battle Pass will also receive back the COD Points they spent.

BlackCell Daily Challenges: Players with BlackCell will receive additional Daily Challenges throughout Season 04 for Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone, giving even more chances to rake in the XP during your play sessions!

BlackCell Loyalty Bonus : Players who purchased BlackCell in a previous Black Ops 6 season and go on to purchase Season 04 BlackCell will earn a permanent 10% Player and Weapon XP Loyalty Bonus, up to 30% for players who purchased Season 01, Season 02, and Season 03 BlackCell!
Operators
The return of Stitch signals a shift in the battles ahead, requiring new Operators to meet the demands of the intensifying conflict. Predict a swift demise for your opponents with Omen leading BlackCell, joined by Stitch at the head of the Battle Pass plus a special appearance by Eve Macarro from Ballerina.
Omen (BlackCell, Crimson One, Launch)
“Omen” Operator: BlackCell Instant Reward Page

It’s time for lockdown. Omen is a presence who strikes fear even in the world’s most dangerous criminals, with an almost preternatural ability to keep even the most sinister prisoners in line.
Stitch (Battle Pass, Rogue Black Ops, Launch)
“Supermax” and “Yard Dog” Skins: Battle Pass Instant Reward Page, Battle Pass Completion Page

Until recently, Stitch was assumed dead. Instead of eliminating his enemy, however, Adler sent him off to a black site prison. Now the time has come, and following a daring jailbreak, Stitch is once again free. Adler needs his help cracking the codenames that will finally lead to the Pantheon moles, but at what cost?
Ballerina (Bundle, Crimson One, In-Season)
Store Bundle

Seeking revenge for her slain father, Eve Macarro embarks on a relentless mission against the High Table’s most feared opponents in Ballerina, the highly anticipated new action film from the World of John Wick. Deploy as the elite assassin in one of two looks in the Ballerina Bundle arriving in Season 04.
Season 04 Events

Participate in a new round of scheduled Events across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone. Earn rewards like new weapons, special attachments, and more. Here’s a first look at the Events to come:
Event: Ballerina (MP, ZM, WZ, In-Season)
Activation Dates: June 5 to June 12

Total Rewards: 10 (+ One BlackCell reward)

Enter the world of John Wick with the new Ballerina Event. Prove your capabilities as a supreme assassin by slaying your way across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone. Rewards include the new Essex Model 07 Marksman Rifle and a Ballerina-themed Nunchuck Melee Blueprint for BlackCell Owners.
Event: Rivals (MP, ZM, WZ, In-Season)
Activation Dates: June 12 to June 26

Total Rewards: 15 (+ One BlackCell reward)

Enemies become allies in the Rivals Event, when Stitch brings his code-cracking expertise to help uncover the real names of the final Pantheon moles in the CIA. The goal is simple; prove you’re the most proficient Operator by earning XP across all game modes and unlock a plethora of impressive free items. Dominate your enemies to become the first to unlock rewards including the Stryder .22 3-Round Burst Mod (Attachment) and Grim Reaper (Scorestreak).

Events: King of the Dead, Master of Grief (Zombies, Mid-Season)
Activation Dates (King of the Dead): June 26 to July 3

Activation Dates (Master of Grief): July 10 to July 17

King of the Dead: “Eliminate zombies in any Zombie mode to earn points to climb the leaderboard.”

Master of Grief: “Collect Essence in Grief to earn points to climb the leaderboard.”

Earn points by slaying all types of undead! As you’d expect, you receive more points for dispatching the harder zombie types. This, in turn, causes you to climb the Zombies leaderboard, and once the Event is over, rewards will be granted based on your leaderboard position. Everyone receives some kind of reward, but to obtain the really good stuff, it’s time to perfect your Special and Elite Zombies slaying!
New Store Offerings
Season 04 brings new Bundles to the Store, including a special crossover event with Ballerina. Get more intel in the Season 04 BlackCell, Battle Pass, and Bundles blog arriving before launch.
Tracer Pack: Ballerina

Choose one of two Operator Skins for Eve, a red sequin dress as “Eve Macarro” or a sleek black professional fit as the “Ruska Rogue.” Bring light to the darkness with three Legendary Weapon Blueprints featuring High Table Coin Tracers and High Table Coin Death FX: the “Relevé” AK-74 Assault Rifle, “Plié” Saug SMG, and the “Arabesque” 9MM PM Pistol. For a snazzier elimination, take them out with the “Dance With Death” Finishing Move.

Balance lethality and elegance with additional Ballerina themed content, including the “Pirouette” Emote, “Keepsake” Weapon Charm, animated “Caged Grace” Emblem, animated “Pas de Duex Calling Card, and the “Take a Bow” Loading Screen.
Tracer Pack: Ink and Smoke Reactive Ultra Skin

Add some class to your deployments with the cel-shaded, black and greyscale “Hardboiled” Ultra Operator Skin for Weaver, accompanied by the Reactive “Lethal Inspection” AMES 85 Assault Rifle and “Personal Detective” ASG-89 Shotgun Weapon Blueprints, both featuring Noir Tracers and Ink Annihilation Death FX. For a closer finish, leap for their throats using the “Wire Cut” Finishing Move.

When taking on the undead, equip the “Search Engine” Wonder Weapon skin for the Thrustodyne M23 and show off your Zombies credentials with the “Sidepiece” Weapon Charm, “Dead Noir” Weapon Sticker, “Evidence” Spray, “Greyscale” Loading Screen, and the consumable Time Out GobbleGum.
Other Incoming Bundles

There’s plenty more awesome new content arriving in the Season 04 Store, including the “Tracer Pack: Olympus Bolt Mastercraft Ultra Skin” Bundle, featuring an electrifying Mastercraft Weapon Blueprint for the new LC10 SMG alongside a divine Ultra Operator Skin for Caine. Also incoming is the “Tracer Pack: System Breach” Bundle, and the “Tracer Pack: The Goat Ultra Skin” Bundle with a Goat Companion Finishing Move. See more of the season’s upcoming Bundles and more in the Season 04 BlackCell, Battle Pass, and Store Bundle blog.
Call of Duty League Brings Major IV, Challengers Open to DreamHack Dallas

Call of Duty League, the pinnacle of competitive Call of Duty, is bringing its fourth and final Major of the season to the DreamHack Dallas show floor. Guests with a CDL add-on ticket can watch Major IV live, where the 12 Call of Duty League teams will battle it out for the final CDL points to qualify for 2025 Call of Duty League Championship in June.

Ensure you get into the action by tuning in and watching Major IV live on YouTube. Be sure to link your YouTube account with your Activision ID Account to earn some special viewership rewards (shown above). Click here for more intel.

The event starts at 10:300 AM PT Friday, May 23, and continuing at 10:30 AM PT Saturday May 24 with the Finals beginning at 10:30 AM PT Sunday May 25.
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Call of Duty: Warzone: Season 04 Content

CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE™ SUMMARY

New Point of Interest: The towering skyscraper known as The Overlook comes to Downtown Verdansk, with ziplines, cranes, and an impressive interior to explore.

New and Limited Time Modes: Clash mode – the massive 52v52 Verdansk Deathmatch – is back! Join 51 other Operators in a chaotic firefight to claim domination points and defeat foes. Then compete in a specially themed area of Verdansk in a match with rule-bending modifiers in Havoc Royale. And drop into Rebirth Island for a spot of Resurgence Casual human and bot combat.

Doubling Down on Ranked Play: Call of Duty: Warzone doubles down – literally – with two separate Ranked Play modes; Battle Royale: Ranked (Verdansk) at launch running throughout the entire season, and the return of Ranked Play to Rebirth Island at Mid-season.

New Features: Cranes and horizontal ziplines Downtown. Lobby Lockdown in The Overlook.
New Point of Interest: The Overlook (Verdansk, Downtown, Launch)
Look up and look out!

Dominate foes with a gigantic new skyscraper point of interest, available to Operators within the vicinity of Downtown! The old tenement blocks, Burger Town, and SKN Comm tower have been demolished, and construction crews are finalizing a sprawling skyscraper that dominates the landscape! Look for a full recon tour below.
Recon Tour: The Overlook

As construction nears completion on this behemoth of a skyscraper (more than twice the height of any previous building within the Verdansk conurbation), it’s worth gaining a tactical advantage on this monolithic new point of interest.
The Overlook Footprint: The “Diamond” and Perimeter Security Checkpoints

Drop into the grounds of The Overlook, and you’ll immediately see the grounds of the new skyscraper under construction stretch in a rough diamond shape around the location of the old SKN Comm Tower. Flanked by two massive cranes, the building plot perimeter runs from the corner of the main bank, clockwise past the Post Office, passing the Rothwynn Donna building, northeast to the Museum/Art Gallery, and follows the road around to City Hall.

All the older structures (the Burger Town, low-rise tenement blocks, the building site, and the small coffee shop and bar across from the Museum) have been bulldozed in the name of progress!
Perimeter Security Checkpoints

Military-style security checkpoints have been set up on the corners and roads of the plot of land within the footprint of the structure. Most aren’t secure enough to impede vehicular progress, and some have ramps to allow airborne access. These serve as helpful visual cues that you’re entering the new POI, The Overlook.
Ground Level: Construction Sites

Most of the groundwork around the skyscraper is in its final stages of completion, but there are plenty of barriers, fencing, canopies, and containers to use as cover in the area below each of the two giant cranes north and south of the structure.
Ground Level: Restaurants

Burger Town: Fans of the famous Burger Town Double Cheeseburger will be thrilled to know the fast-food chain has relocated a few meters further down the road from its previous location and is contained within the massive footprint of The Overlook. This outlet also serves as a lower entrance into the grand foyer interior of the building.

Sushi Bar: Diagonally opposite the Burger Town, on the northwest side of the POI, is a small Sushi bar, within the footprint of the tower itself. Nestled in the stepped courtyard, you can quickly advance to the north crane or main lobby entrance. It’s also worth pointing out that the sight lines around this POI have significantly changed since Season 03, with much greater visibility across familiar POIs within Downtown and the surrounding districts.
North and South Cranes

Two huge cranes flank the north and south side of the monolith and are another way to traverse into The Overlook at great height. With five separate platforms attached to the mast to land on (two at ground, and three at height), use the vertical Ascender built into the crane’s mast and take an eight-second ascent to a platform just below the jib that extends out to the main winch, and the hoist allowing a jump to The Overlook roof. Operators who aren’t challenged by vertigo will have wild and panoramic views that extend to all of Verdansk’s POIs (except Quarry)!

Both cranes are also functional, and providing you’ve found the necessary controls in the vicinity (both on and off the cranes’ superstructures), cargo on the hook block and hoist can be summoned and moved to various locations around the tower and nearby Downtown buildings, in case you or your team needs a daring lift!
Zip Lines and Additional Rooftop Cover

Increasing the ways you can quickly traverse and gain (or lose) great height in your tactical positioning near The Overlook exterior, zip-lines provide a diagonal route to and from the surrounding Downtown building rooftops.

Each also has a small billboard or other protective cover as you reach the zipline mechanism. Access to and from Overlook at the following locations:

• South: Post Office rooftop to Skydeck.
• West: Rothwynn Donna building rooftop to Skydeck.
• Northeast: Art Gallery/Museum rooftop to Skydeck.
• East: City Hall dome rooftop to Skydeck.

The Overlook: Entrance and Lobby Lockdown

The Overlook has a substantial exterior and interior presence, mainly tiered fountains, planting, and stairs up to forecourts and shuttered entrances to the north, east, south, and west, all leading to a central interior lobby. If you find the main entrances shuttered, it means the lobby is experiencing a lockdown. Perhaps there’s a way to breach this security? Are there other ways to get in?

The interior lobby has a coffee shop, mezzanine office, stairs, a variety of cover options, and other areas to investigate, not least the marginally terrifying 18-storey elevator ascenders to the northeast and southwest, and even those only get you halfway up the inside of the tower.
The Overlook: Atrium and Skydeck (Interior, Exterior)

Just above the midway point within The Overlook tower is a five-floor interior with exterior Skydeck. Depending on your use of ziplines, you’re able to access a large Atrium with concrete tile and planters and an abundance of plant life. Around the perimeter are rooms, stairwells, and two new elevator shafts, all enabling you to reach the exterior Skydeck.

Known by some locals as the “cyclops” tower, due to this large central upper opening you can fly a helicopter through, the Skydeck features a small glass pyramid, some windswept seating, and infiltration to the floors above.

The large, rectangular holes on all four sides provide zipline access around Downtown, as well as daring helicopter maneuvers through the gaps. The ascent doesn’t end here; enter any of the four pillars holding up the roof of the skyscraper for another elevator ascender ride.
The Overlook: Penthouse (Interior), Roof (Exterior)

The remaining upper floors of The Overlook are nearing completion, meaning health and safety rules aren’t being observed as stringently as you’d like. Top floors up from the Skydeck is the roof. Missing windows, exterior gantries without railings, and exposed exterior ladders mean you’ll be thankful for your parachute.

Depending on which of the tower corners you’re fighting through, this offers another five floors to investigate, including rooms that are fully furnished.

These include a security and server room, a two-floor penthouse level with opulent bedroom, kitchen, and games area, and that’s before the more perturbed of Operators learn the secrets of the [[REDACTED]] room!
Season 04 Modes

As well as the usual Battle Royale and Resurgence playlists across Verdansk and Rebirth Island, major modes – Clash and Battle Royale: Ranked Play – return to the game, with the intriguing Havoc Royale and the arrival of Resurgence: Ranked Play on Rebirth Island at mid-season!
Clash LTM (Launch)
104 players (52v52), 15-minute matches

52v52 Team Deathmatch chaos is back in Call of Duty: Warzone!

First introduced into Call of Duty: Warzone during Season Five of Black Ops Cold War back in September 2021 as a revamped version of the original “Rumble” mode, Clash is back, bigger than ever, and now includes some impressive, game-changing equipment and power-ups only available in this mode. But what is Clash Mode?

This is Team Deathmatch and Domination on a massive scale!
Overview, Win Conditions, and Scoring
This action-packed team-based mode takes place in and around a specific POI within Verdansk, and pits two teams of 52 players (divided into 13 Quad Squads per side) against each other. With no Circle Collapse, no last stand benefit for the Survivor Perk, and your Loadouts available immediately, the plan is simple; your side needs to acquire 500 points by the end of the 15-minute time limit. These are mainly gained by slaying enemies (sometimes aided with power ups you can acquire within a match), completing contracts, and participating in the in-game Public Events, as well as the following:

Scoring:

• 1 point per enemy elimination
• 2 points per enemy elimination with Double Down Power Up
• 5 points per Contract completed
• 10 points for capturing a Domination Point (Flag)
• 10 points for capturing a Bonus Crate or a Cash Crate

Clash: Available Locations
Expect Clash matches to occur across a sub-section of the main Verdansk map, incorporating several adjacent areas around the following POIs:

• Quarry
• Boneyard
• Farmland
• Promenade (East)

Clash: Available Vehicles
With the impetus to reach the enemy forces never more important, expect heavy use of vehicles throughout a Clash Match. The full complement of currently available ground and air vehicles are as follows:

• Heli
• Cargo Truck
• LTV (Light Tactical Vehicle)
• Polaris RZR Pro R 4

Available Contracts
There are three available Contracts to complete in Clash Mode:

• Scavenger
• Search and Destroy
• Recon

The Scavenger and Recon Contracts work in the same way as they do in Battle Royale Matches. In addition to the usual rewards and in-game cash, you receive five team points for each Contract completed.

Search and Destroy Contracts (Clash Mode Only): Everything must go with this new contract, where one team plants a bomb on a Buy Station, and on detonation, they can earn impressive rarity weapons and items from the Buy Stations’ inventory. The other teams can defuse the bomb to earn a Fire Sale for a major discount from the Buy Stations.

Expect the Search and Destroy Contract to be available in Battle Royale, Resurgence, and Plunder Modes, at Mid-Season.
In-Match Events and Domination Points

During a Clash match, expect several in-match Events to occur. These are like those in Battle Royale Matches, though Clash Events are timed throughout the match rather than related to the Circle Collapse. The available Events are:

• Domination Points
• Bonus Points Crates
• Clash Firesale
• Cash Crates
• Power Surge

Domination Points Event : Up to three single capture Dom Points (flags) appear on the map, and these respawn throughout the match. Much like the Multiplayer Mode of the same name, a team that reaches and captures one of the Dom Points receives a reward; in this case, 10 team points.

Bonus Points Crates Event: A cargo plane flies across the center of the map, and up to four crates are dropped. Teams are likely to head to the crates as they float to the ground, as capturing a crate awards you with 10 team points.

Clash Firesale Event: For the next two minutes, all players can take advantage of a Firesale as two Portable Buy Stations are dropped into the backfield of each team (a total of four). Additionally, all loot crates are restocked and cash found in crates is also increased.

Cash Crates: Capture one (or more) of the three Cash Crates that drop during this event also nets you 10 team points.

Power Surge Event: For the next two minutes, there’s an increased drop rate of Power Ups when you dispatch an enemy player or loot any ground caches.
Clash Mode Gameplay Features

As well as the previously mentioned new Search and Destroy Contract, Clash comes loaded with features unique to the mode. Here’s the full run-down of what to expect:

Buy Stations (Clash Mode only): Expect Buy Stations to be scattered across a Clash map and roughly split between each team’s area of operations. Portable Buy Stations are also available during the Firesale In-Match Event. Here’s what you can purchase:

• Armor Plate: $500
• Munitions Box: $1,000
• Trophy System: $1,500
• Counter UAV: $3,000
• Sentry Turret: $3,000
• Hand Cannon: $4,000
• Bunker Buster: $4,000
• Cluster Strike: $4,000
• Precision Airstrike: $6,000
• Specialist Perk: $10,000

New Field Upgrade: Door Barricade (Clash Mode at Season Launch): Control access points more easily during mid or close-quarter combat scenarios and delay enemy incursions with the Door Barricade.

Fit a barricade to a close single or double door, and a heavy-duty lock attaches to (and is visible on) both sides, preventing the opening or access through the door. This is until the barricade is either removed (only by the Operator or squadmates who fitted it), or destroyed, usually by using explosives, though gunfire and melee equipment is also an option.

Expect the Door Barricade to be loot in Battle Royale and Battle Royale Casual Modes, via the new Care Package Killstreak, all coming at Mid-Season.

New Killstreak: Hand Cannon (Clash Mode at Season Launch): This high-powered pistol Killstreak, originally available in Multiplayer during Season 01, is available in ground cache as rare loot. Expect a slow rate of fire and finite ammunition, but good handling, and improved hip fire accuracy with faster hip-fire shooting speed.

Expect the Hand Cannon to be rare loot in Battle Royale, Battle Royale Casual, Resurgence, and Plunder Modes, via the new Care Package Killstreak, all coming at Mid-Season.

Feature: SAM Turrets (Clash Mode only): Chopper and drone pilots take note; Clash mode maps feature SAM Turrets in various tactical positions across the environment. Spend $1,500 of in-match cash to activate these anti-air missile batteries and use them up to four times to target any aircraft and drones in the area. If you’re flying in the Heli on the receiving end of a SAM barrage, now’s the time to utilize flares to counter the incoming missiles!

Train (Clash Mode only): If a Clash map features a portion of the large, circular railroad track that the train travels along, then this hulking engine and loot-filled carriages are parked and available to use as added cover and looting opportunities.

UAV Towers (Clash Mode only): Providing you have the $2,000 in-match cash to activate them, teams can head to and capture a few scattered UAV Towers, allowing pinging of enemy movement across the local area.
Clash Mode Powerups
Clash Mode features five differently hued in-match Powerups that are automatically used when found. Available as a possible loot drop or sometimes appearing as dropped loot near the body of an eliminated enemy Operator, these Powerups are color-coded and offer temporary benefits to the Operator who grabs them. All five can be obtained in a single match and expect the frequency of available Powerups to be significantly increased if the in-match Power Surge Event activates (usually in the final stages of a match). Here’s what each of the five Clash Powerups grant you:

• Hunter (Red Aura): Highlights enemies and allies in red and blue respectively. Allies are visible through walls. Applies Tracker and High Alert Perks.
• Speed Boost (Yellow Aura): Prevents fall damage and provides approximately 20 percent speed boost to your movement.
• Regeneration Aura (Green Aura): Refills your health and armor at roughly 20 percent per second. Allies within a small radius around you also receive this benefit. The effect does not stack.
• Double Down (Blue Aura): Grants you two points per enemy Operator elimination instead of one.
• Kill Mag (Purple Aura): Refills your active weapon magazine after a kill and quickens your reload.

Havoc Royale LTM (Mid-Season)
44 players (Quads), 15-minute matches

Compete in a Call of Duty: Warzone match like no other, where rule bending modifiers twist the realities of the usual Resurgence gameplay in chaotic and game-changing ways.

Drop into a specially themed area of Verdansk with your Loadout. Every new gas circle activates a different modifier. Adapt fast to sudden changes as Havoc modifiers may impact you, the environment, and even the gameplay rules. Survive the Havoc, be the last team standing, and claim victory!

Expect a full rundown of this game mode in the Season 04 Reloaded blog, just prior to Mid-season.
Resurgence Casual (Mid-Season)
44 Players, Players & Bots

Infil into Rebirth Island with your squad and commit to winning using the regular Resurgence ruleset, but with one important twist; some of your adversaries aren’t human! Whether facing down a bot or not, Resurgence Casual is a great mode to drop into whether you’re warming up, teaching a new player about the game, or you’re wanting a Resurgence match that isn’t quite as extreme as normal.

As with Battle Royale Casual or Call of Duty: Warzone Bootcamp, game progression is limited in this mode and results will not count towards or against your stats. This mode also doesn’t count towards your eligibility to accessing Resurgence Ranked Play when it arrives at Mid-Season.
Ranked Play: Battle Royale (Launch Window)

Grind your way towards a coveted position in the Top 250 as Battle Royale: Ranked Play becomes the first of two Ranked Play variants to drop in Season 04 within Call of Duty: Warzone. Harness the competitive spirit and earn new rewards for ranking up and advancing through the Skill Divisions, unlocking the following rewards as you go:
Season 04 BR Ranked Play Rewards

• First Season Win: Weapon Charm
• Get 25 Eliminations: Elimination Sticker
• Get 100 Eliminations: Elimination Weapon Camo
• Get 250 Eliminations: Elimination LR 7.62 Weapon Blueprint
• Silver: “Ranked Season 4 – Silver” Emblem
• Gold: “Ranked Season 4 – Gold” Emblem and Decal
• Platinum: “Ranked Season 4 – Platinum” Emblem and Decal
• Diamond: “Ranked Season 4 – Diamond” Emblem and Decal
• Crimson: “Ranked Season 4 – Crimson” Emblem and Decal
• Iridescent: “Ranked Season 4 – Iridescent” Emblem and Decal
• Top 250: “Ranked Season 4 – Top 250” Emblem and Decal

Season 04 Champion: “Ranked Season 4 – Top 250 Champion” Emblem
Ranked Play: Resurgence (Mid-Season)
Trios, Rebirth Island

Craving some real competition on Rebirth Island? Then squad up with your winning Trio, and attempt dominance over the very best players as Resurgence Ranked Play makes its triumphant return! Expect the same rules set you remember during the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare® III era, and an expanded look at this returning, fan-favorite mode in the Season 04 Reloaded blog, just prior to Mid-season.

Ranked Play Notes: Battle Royale: Ranked Play (Verdansk) runs from Launch Window throughout the entirety of Season 04. Resurgence: Ranked Play (Rebirth Island) begins at Mid-Season, and runs alongside Battle Royale: Ranked Play, meaning you can play one or both Modes when they are active. The ranking is separate from Battle Royale: Ranked Play.
New Gameplay Features
A new Contract, Field Upgrade, Killstreak, Perk, and ATV are all set to drop into Verdansk during Season 04:
Clash Mode Features Expansion (Mid-Season)

After an evaluation period in Call of Duty: Warzone’s Clash Mode, expect the following new equipment to become available across additional modes at mid-season. Here’s what to expect:

• Contract: Search & Destroy: Battle Royale, Resurgence, Plunder.
• Field Upgrade: Door Barricade: Battle Royale, Battle Royale Casual Modes. Available via Care Package.
• Killstreak: Hand Cannon: Battle Royale, Battle Royale Casual, and Plunder Modes. Available via Care Package.

Killstreak: Care Package (Mid-Season)
Open ground loot caches for a rare chance to obtain the Care Package, a throwable Killstreak that, when lobbed, explodes into trail of smoke, after which a loadout-sized crate falls from the skies. Open this crate for a chance to obtain rare loot including rare equipment, the Specialist Perk, and more.
New Perk: Loot Master (Mid-Season)
Available only as Ground Loot during Resurgence and Plunder matches, the Loot Master Perk allows you to maximize your scavenging potential and gear up faster by increasing the amount of loot you find while opening caches. Gain the early advantage or sustain yourself during prolonged engagements. Expect an increased drop rate for equipped weapon ammo, a higher chance to find tacticals and lethals, more cash, and a greater chance at field upgrades, killstreaks, and other high-tier gear.
ATV: Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 (Launch)

Added to the vehicle pool is the Polaris Sportsman XP 1000, a real wild ride allowing you to hit the Verdansk goat trails in comfort with legendary suspension, great clearance and traction, and versatility for positioning up to three Operators on the surface of the vehicle. Compared to the current ATV, the wheelbase and size of the Sportsman XP 1000 offers more stability than ever before.

Note: Call of Duty: Warzone Events: Check the General section later in this blog to uncover the full complement of events for this mode across Season 04.

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Vikhor “Stitch” Kuzmin has escaped captivity once more, but this time he’s been extricated from maximum security detention by his nemesis, Russell Adler, the same operative who imprisoned him in an Icelandic CIA black site prison in the first place.

These two share a deep history to their rivalry—one they’ll have to leave behind them if they hope to accomplish the mission ahead.

[[CINEMATIC VIDEO]]


Prepare to deploy as Stitch when he rejoins the fight as part of the Season 04 Battle Pass coming to Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone™.

If you’re new to his story, read on for the main events leading up to this dramatic twist in the search for the Pantheon moles, before returning tomorrow, May 21, for the full Season 04 Announcement Blog, Roadmap, and Gameplay Trailer.
Rebirth R&D: Nova 6 Production

Scanning intelligence reports, it appears to have started on Rebirth Island, where Stitch was placed in charge of production of the chemical gas Nova 6 in the 1960s. Growing up in the Soviet Union, Stitch was recruited by the KGB after graduating top in his class studying organic substances and pharmaceutical chemistry. Once he proved his skills working within the Laboratory 12 R&D facility, Stitch found himself reporting directly to the villainous Colonel Kravchenko for his new assignment on Rebirth Island.

Originally developed by German scientist Friedrich Steiner for use against his country’s enemies in World War II, Nova 6 was seized by those within Stitch’s sphere of influence after thwarting a planned attack. Picking up where Steiner left off, Stitch pushed the island’s facilities to produce countless barrels of the gas, creating a large stockpile of the chemical weapon.
The Eyes Have It: Raid on Rebirth Island
Stitch worked for three years producing Nova 6 until his plans were foiled when the CIA uncovered the truth about Rebirth Island’s facilities in 1968. Led by Grigori Weaver and Jason Hudson, the CIA conducted a successful, but costly raid on the island.

Despite Steiner getting assassinated in the conflict, Adler was able to capture and interrogate Stitch. His efforts proved unsuccessful, however, when Stitch refused to give up more than his name and rank. Eager to send a message, an angered Russell Adler gouged out Stitch’s left eye, cementing their intense rivalry.
A Trip to the Gulag
Returning to his homeland, Stitch was found guilty of dereliction of duty for failing to stop the American raid on Rebirth Island. Kravchenko stripped him of his rank and sent him to the Petropavlovsk Gulag, where he left the name Vikhor Kuzmin behind and emerged as Stitch.

During his captivity, Stitch stewed in his hatred for the West and even his own country, which abandoned him, and his intense desire for vengeance was used to turn him into an agent of Perseus. Then the chance to exact his desires finally came when a deadly attack on the gulag left Stitch MIA.
Setting the Trap

His expertise in the production of Nova 6 and the power it offered was not lost, as it was later discovered Perseus agents were responsible for breaking Stitch free from his imprisonment—members of an international spy ring composed of rogue military operators under the leadership of a mysterious figure. It wasn’t long before the original “Perseus” died, and his protégé Stitch took command of the group, before finally turning his attention to an old foe.

Dropping clues to Adler regarding his return to the fight, Stitch lured the agent to a mall in New Jersey where Nova 6 was secretly being manufactured and stockpiled. He ambushed the agents on site and captured Adler. In a daring scheme to incriminate his old foe, Stitch tried brainwashing Adler using MKUltra techniques while setting his sights on Verdansk.
“Adler… You Took Your Time.”

Adler was able to escape and dismantled Stitch’s operation in Verdansk by detonating explosives beneath the city. After being brought in and deprogrammed by Jason Hudson and Alex Mason in the 11th hour, Adler and the team tracked down his nemesis in the mountainous Kastovian terrain and prepared to end their conflict once and for all.

After an intense stand-off, where Stitch revealed the true origins of Perseus, Adler spared his adversary from execution after realizing he would be of more use alive. Instead, he had Stitch incarcerated at a remote black site prison, off the grid and deep inside the Icelandic interior, tucking him away for a day when Adler might need his particular talents.

And now that day has come. A deal with the devil has been made, as Adler needs Stitch’s help to crack the codenames needed to identify and capture the Pantheon moles.
First Look: Deploy as Stitch, Available in the Season 04 Battle Pass

Control the next step in the villain’s journey as Stitch arrives in the Season 04 Battle Pass for Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone.

Purchase the Battle Pass to instantly unlock the “Supermax” Operator Skin for Stitch. Still in his prison clothes, he deploys in his signature mask ready to join the battle. Other rewards earned in the Battle Pass Instant Rewards Page include a 10% Battle Pass XP boost, a Legendary Emote, Weapon Blueprint, a Large Decal, and up to 1,100 COD Points.

Upgrade to BlackCell to additionally unlock the “Supermax BlackCell” Operator Skin variant. In this version, chains drape over the villain’s body, his sinister stare looking out from under a black hood, energy pulsing under translucent skin.

Ramp up the lethality even further with his “Yard Dog” and “Yard Dog BlackCell” Operator Skins unlocked in the Battle Pass Completion Page. In this look, his mask bears a terrible grin.

To really dig into the rivalry, don’t miss Adler’s “Truth Chaser” and “Truth Chaser BlackCell” Operator Skins on Page 12 of the Battle Pass, a look that twists the events of what happened during their fateful meeting on Rebirth Island.

Grab the Battle Pass when Season 04 launches in Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone and get Stitch back into the field.

Expect the full Season 04 Announcement and Roadmap on May 21.

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Season 03 Reloaded: Incoming Intel
The Mystery Deepens
The global search for the Pantheon moles accelerates as Operators revisit new territories revealed in the video Hudson recorded before his death.

Prepare for a wealth of new content in the mid-season update coming to Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone™, bringing new maps, modes, events, Loadout items, and more, including new features on Verdansk like a moving train and High Value Loot Zones.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 03 Reloaded arrives on Thursday, May 1 at 9AM PT.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: Season 03 Reloaded

MULTIPLAYER CONTENT SUMMARY

Two New Maps: Travel to an estate turned KGB safehouse in the mid-sized Haven, seeking out targets across the sprawling grounds and lavish interiors. In the new Signal Strike map, revisit the infamous Numbers Station as Operators battle above and below the water.

Join Operations LTM: Test your endurance in a new multi-mode LTM complete with special breaks that introduce gameplay modifiers to every Operator in the field.

New Perk: Seek out the enemy who eliminated you with the new Vendetta Perk, marking them out for elimination.
Multiplayer Maps
Haven
Brand-New, Core, 6v6, Medium-Sized

Head to a KBG safehouse established in a neglected estate, its aesthetics forgotten in favor of its usefulness as a base of operations. Fight for control of the command center built up in the old Ballroom and view an impressive array of armaments brought into the Hall. Reams of cable connect running generators and supplies at the Entrance promise an extended stay.
Signal
Brand-New, Strike, 6v6/2v2, Small-Sized

Turn the clock back to 1968 when Pantheon moles infiltrated the Numbers Station, where water floods in through a breach in the walls and flames lap the upper walkways. Engage enemies in the central Broadcast center or fight through the flashing lights and alarms of the Control room. When things get heated, drop into the water below and swim behind enemy lines.
Joint Operations Limited Time Mode

Ride to victory in a blaze of glory in Joint Operations, a gauntlet that challenges players across a series of Multiplayer mode variants including Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint, Kill Order, and Kill Confirmed.

Catch your breath during breaks throughout the match, shifting the play of the game by adding modifiers that affect every Operator, including a +420 Score Bonus, 3rd Person, Visual Impairment, Double Health, Hardcore, Paranoia Sounds, Low Gravity, Double Jump, and Increased Movement Speed.

Battle in 6v6 across all five modes, their order randomized at the start of each match. Compete for two minutes in each mode, ending when one team reaches the Score Limit or at the conclusion of all five modes. The team with the most points wins the game.
New Loadout Content
Seek vengeance on the Operator who eliminated you with a new Multiplayer Perk that encourages payback.
New Perk
Perk: Vendetta

Perk Slot: 2

Type: Recon (Blue)

Available: Season 03 Reloaded Blaze of Glory Event Reward

On respawn, mark your killer’s last known position for a short duration. Get a bonus score for eliminating that enemy. The Vigilance Perk counters being marked by Vendetta.
Zombies: Season 03 Reloaded Content

ZOMBIES CONTENT SUMMARY

Zombie Snacks LTM: Reach a flow state in the new Zombies Snacks limited-time mode, replacing your Operator’s health with an energy meter and granting special abilities to those who get in the flow.

Returning Field Upgrade: Freeze the undead in their tracks with the Frost Blast Field Upgrade, complete with researchable Major and Minor Augments that further empower the blizzard attack.

Shattered Veil – Directed Mode: Directed Mode arrives for Shattered Veil, providing round cap limitations and extra guidance when tackling the Main Quest.

Get in the Flow in Zombie Snacks

Whet your appetite in the Zombie Snacks limited-time mode, challenging Operators to keep their energy reserves up while aiming to enter a flow state, providing extra power for slaying the undead.

Play Zombie Snacks on all five maps, including Shattered Veil, The Tomb, Citadelle des Morts, Terminus, and Liberty Falls, in both Standard and Directed playlists with the following gameplay changes:

Energy Meter: In Zombie Snacks, your Operator’s health bar is replaced with an energy meter which depletes when taking damage or moving. The energy meter does not passively recharge. For that, you need food.

• In Standard, your energy depletes when moving or taking damage. Jumping, mantling, sliding, and diving all deplete energy on use. In Directed Mode, your energy only depletes when taking damage.
• Replenish your energy by eating snacks (+50), drinking Perks (+150), or chewing a GobbleGum (+50). Other health-based features will also refill energy, such as the Stimshot (+50) and the Light Mend Ammo Mod (+5 per glyph, +10 with the Extra Strength Augment).
• The Jugger-Nog Perk will increase your total energy bar.

Food Items: Eat food to partially replenish your energy meter, dropped by downed enemies and found throughout the map.

• Specials, Elites, and HVTs are guaranteed to drop three snack items.

Refrigerator Powerup: When activated, all eliminated zombies will drop food items for a short period of time. Nobody’s going hungry when this Power-Up drops.

Flow Mode: Eliminate 10 zombies without taking damage to enter a flow state. Operators in the flow inflict plenty of extra damage and gain special boosts, such as improved handling and movement. Take any damage, and the flow state is lost. We suggest you turn up your music for this one.

Earn GobbleGum rewards upon the first completion of the Main Quest in Standard or Directed Mode on any map:

• Directed: A custom collection of 4 GobbleGums per map.
  • Each contains one high-rarity GobbleGum and 3 GobbleGums of other rarities.
  • 15,000 XP per map, for a total of 75,000 XP across all maps.
• Standard: A custom collection of 6 GobbleGums per map.
  • Each contains one high-rarity GobbleGum and 5 GobbleGums of other rarities.
  • 15,000 XP per map, for a total of 75,000 XP across all maps.

New Gameplay Content

The Frost Blast Field Upgrade returns for Black Ops 6! Create a cyclone in front of your Operator and chill enemies to their bones.

Additional Field Upgrade: Frost Blast

Available: In-Season Blaze of Glory Event Reward

Create a blizzard that deals lethal frost damage on activation and slows enemies that enter it.

• This Field Upgrade can be used in all five Zombies maps along with the previously accessible Field Upgrades, assuming it is chosen as part of your Loadout, or swapped via the menu during a game.

Frost Blast: Major Augments

Research the following Augments to further customize the Field Upgrade.

Ice Slick

Enemies within the blizzard may be knocked down.

Frost Cast

The blizzard moves forward when activated.

Flash Freeze

Normal enemies within the blizzard will be frozen solid and are killed when damaged.

Frost Blast: Minor Augments

Extension

Significantly increases blizzard duration.

Frostbite

Increase damage to frozen enemies.

Extra Charge

Increase max charges by one.
Shattered Veil: Directed Mode

Get some extra guidance when taking on the Main Quest in Shattered Veil with the arrival of Directed Mode in Season 03 Reloaded. Head to Colton Hall in the wooded hills above Liberty Falls and deliver the Sentinel Artifact to S.A.M. with a maximum round cap of 15.

Battle the Elder Disciple and its empowered minions, and keep your ears peeled for Toxic Zombies, which screech as they rush your position and explode, leaving a damaging pool of acid in their wake. Fight back with the upgraded Ray Gun Mark II and burst enemies apart with the Microwave Trap. In the halls and grounds of this old mansion, the team will need every advantage they can get.

Ray Gun Mark II Comes to All Maps

Ever wanted to wield the Ray Gun Mark II as an additional Wonder Weapon on Liberty Falls, or maybe Citadelle des Morts? With Season 03 Reloaded, now you can. Treyarch is adding the base version of the Ray Gun Mark II to the Mystery Box on all existing Zombies maps to expand your arsenal even further.
Call of Duty: Warzone: Season 03 Reloaded Content

CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE SUMMARY

New Features in Verdansk: Hop on the train, fight for the best gear in High Value Loot Zones, tear through Downtown on the Triumph TF 250-X, and compete in Verdansk for this season of Battle Royale Ranked Play. Get intel on all the mid-season changes coming to Verdansk.

Two Limited-Time Modes: Spice up your Verdansk deployments with two mid-season LTMs, High Trip Resurgence and Massive Resurgence.
New Features in Verdansk

The battle rages on as millions of players continue deploying to the original Big Map. Verdansk’s return has taken the community by storm with more features coming to the map in the mid-season update, including two limited-time modes. Plus, expect continued support for Rebirth Island Resurgence and the Battle Royale Casual mode on Verdansk introduced at the start of Season 03.
All Aboard!

The Verdansk Train Station is back in business, sending a loot-filled train around Verdansk with multiple access points and a free ride for those who can defend against approaching enemies. Let off some steam and climb aboard, if your fellow passengers don’t stop you first.

Engage with other fan-favorite Battle Royale features coming in the mid-season, including:

High Value Loot Zones: Be a risk taker and search for powerful gear in High Value Loot Zones. Be ready to engage enemy squads eager to compete for the quality loot on hand.

More Contracts: Track down and eliminate the Operator with the highest number of eliminations when picking up the Big Game Bounty Contract. If you’re looking for a ride, get on board and hold your position with the Train Recon Contract.

New Vehicle: Mount up for a thrilling ride on the tried-and-true Triumph TF 250-X, already available in Rebirth Island and coming to Verdansk in the mid-season update.
Battle Royale Ranked Play in Verdansk

It’s time to show how well you really know the lay of the land. For the first time in the map’s history, Verdansk will be featured in Battle Royale Ranked Play, returning in the mid-season as players squad up in Trios and seek to dominate 49 other teams as 150 players spread out through Verdansk in search of the best placement they can get.

Earn Skill Rating (SR) points for outlasting squads, eliminating opponents, and completing challenges. The amount of SR earned for getting eliminations will be greater or lesser depending on the comparison between your rank and your target’s rank.

Earn seasonal rewards for reaching milestones in the remainder of Season 03, including:

Season 03 Ranked Play Rewards

• Get 25 Eliminations: “Crownbreaker” Weapon Sticker
• Get 100 Eliminations: “Ranked Renegade” Weapon Camo
• Win a Ranked Play match: "Junkyard Dog" Weapon Charm
• Get 250 Eliminations: “Exile’s Resolve” Assault Rifle Blueprint
• Silver: “Platatag” Emblem
• Gold: “Arumural” Emblem and “Golden Cup” Spray
• Platinum: “Platinumpasting” Emblem and “Platinum Blet” Spray
• Diamond: “Blue Carbon Style” Emblem and “Diamond Crown” Spray
• Crimson: “Crimsonpiece” Emblem and “Crimson Banner” Spray
• Iridescent: “Iridosketch” Emblem and “Iridescent Wreath” Spray
• Top 250: “Factum Heroes” Emblem and “Unstoppable 250” Spray
• #1 Overall: “Semideistsyle” Emblem

Two Verdansk Limited Time Modes

High Trip Resurgence: Smoke the competition and power up in the High Trip Resurgence LTM coming to Verdansk. Operators will deploy with one of several predetermined weapons and their fists. To improve your odds, seek out Shades found in supply caches, giving the Operator various boosts, including faster reloads, super speed, and no fall damage.

Massive Resurgence: Up the competition with support for 120 Operators on Verdansk Resurgence. Stay alive to redeploy fallen squadmates and be ready to engage enemies with greater frequency in this last squad standing battle.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: General Content (MP, ZM, WZ)
Call of Duty: General Content Summary (All Modes and Games)

Weapon Detail: Get info on the new Ladra SMG, combining a high fire rate with excellent range. For a more explosive approach, equip the 7.62 Mini-Rocket Conversion for the Goblin Mk 2.

New Events: Unlock the Ladra and 7.62 Mini-Rocket Conversion in the High Art Event featuring Seth Rogen. Unlock the Vendetta Perk, Frost Blast Field Upgrade, and more in the Blaze of Glory and Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Got Your Six Events.

New Store Offerings: Check out new Ultra, Reactive, and Mastercraft Skins across several new Bundles arriving in the mid-season Store, including the Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) United Force: Tracer Pack which supports veterans in their search for high-quality jobs.
Weapon Detail
Wield the blistering-fast Ladra LMG, arriving as an event reward in the mid-season update.
Primary Weapon: Ladra
SMG, High Art Event Reward

Levels: 37

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 38

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Camo and Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Full-auto submachine gun. Extreme rate of fire, excellent range, and low recoil. Headshots can help offset lower base damage.

Combining a high fire rate with excellent range and low recoil, the Ladra SMG can compete with the best even out to the mid-range. More shots are needed due to the weapon’s lower base damage, so consider an Extended Mag, Scavenger, or the Assault Pack to keep your ammo stocked through even the thickest of fights.
New: Special Weapon Attachments

Goblin Mk2 7.62 Mini-Rocket Conversion
Goblin Mk2, Assault Rifle, High Art Event Reward

Converts the Goblin Mk2 into a fully automatic weapon with explosive rocket ammunition. Splash damage capabilities come at the expense of bullet velocity and rate of fire. Equips a new default Barrel and Magazine. Blocks Barrel, Muzzle, and Magazine Attachments.
Season 03 Reloaded Events

Earn XP and unlock rewards including the new Season 03 Reloaded Ladra SMG, the 7.62 Mini-Rocket Conversion for the Goblin Mk2, and more across three in-game Events.
High Art (MP, ZM, WZ)
Activation Dates: May 1 to 15

Join actor, comedian, and filmmaker Seth Rogen on an epic High Art journey. Earn XP in Multiplayer, Zombies, or Call of Duty: Warzone while the event is live to earn rewards like the new Ladra SMG. Purchase the premium track to earn additional rewards including the Seth Rogen Operator.

Free Track

Get explosive with the 7.62 Mini-Rocket Conversion for the Goblin Mk2 along with other Free Track rewards like the “Casual Ops” Operator Skin for Stone, plus a unique Spray, Weapon Charm, Sticker, a Loading Screen and Emblem featuring Seth Rogen, and a one-hour Double Battle Pass XP token.

Free Track Mastery Reward: Ladra SMG

Complete the Free Track to unlock the new Ladra SMG, boasting a high fire rate combined with excellent range and low recoil.

Get More with the Premium Reward Track

Players who purchase the Premium Track for 1100 COD Points will also unlock along a second track featuring additional rewards including the instantly unlocked “Fired Up” Operator Skin for the new Seth Rogen Operator plus progress through the Premium Track to unlock additional items the “Glazed Out” Assault Rifle and “Flameware” SMG Weapon Blueprints, “Missed ‘Em” Finishing Move, and a new Calling Card, Emote, Large Decal, Gunscreen, and one-hour Double XP Token.

Ultimate Mastery Reward: “Host Rogen” Operator Skin

Deploy as Seth Rogen in a new Operator Skin featuring the actor in a colorful jacket and tie and black-rimmed glasses.

Event: Blaze of Glory (MP, ZM, WZ)
Activation Dates: May 6 to 15

Collect Blaze Bucks dropped by eliminated enemies and found in supply caches in Call of Duty: Warzone. Redeem your bucks for rewards, including the new Vendetta Perk, the Frost Blast Field Upgrade, and the “Highly Decorated” Weapon Camo with an additional variant for Season 03 BlackCell owners.
New Store Offerings
Look forward to a variety of Ultra, Reactive, and Mastercraft Skins across a variety of exciting Bundles coming to the mid-season Store. Here are some highlights. Check the Store throughout the mid-season for more.
Tracer Pack: Seaborne Mastercraft Ultra Skin

Command the seas and fight as a cephalopod with the “Sea Rogue” Ultra Skin for Woods, geared up with the Mastercraft “Nautiloid” HDR Sniper Rifle and “Inkspine” Saug SMG Weapon Blueprints, both featuring Cannon Fire Tracers and Anchor Crush Death FX. Sweep them off their feet with the “Harpoon Doom” Finishing Move and celebrate victory using the “You’re Sunk!” Emote.

Climb out of the depths and become the master of the sea with the “Pearly” Weapon Charm, animated “Sea Nightmare” Emblem, “There Be Treasure!” Spray, “Aye Aye Cap!” Weapon Sticker, and a Loading Screen.
Tracer Pack: Peek Performance Reactive Ultra Skin

It’s nothing that a little needle and thread can’t fix when deploying as the “Mr. Peeks” Operator Skin based on everyone’s favorite Mystery Box stuffed animal. Go for the win with the Reactive “Egg Breaker” PPSh-41 SMG, “Gummy Disaster” Feng 82 LMG, and the “Fudgey” Maelstrom Shotgun Weapon Blueprints, all three equipped with Blue and Pink Tracers and Chocolate Eggs Death FX.

Give your enemies something to bite on with the “Chew This!” Finishing Move, “Unlimited Power!” Large Decal, a Loading Screen, and one consumable Hidden Power GobbleGum.
Tracer Pack: Charm ‘n Harm Reactive Ultra Skin

Hex the competition with the Ultra Reactive “Hocus” XMG LMG Weapon Blueprint, a masterclass in magical design, paired with the “Pocus” KSV SMG Blueprint, both featuring Pink Tracers and Nebula Death FX. Revel in the nightfall as the “Arcana Conqueror” Operator Skin or drive away your enemies as the “Solar Diviner” Operator Skin.

Spellbind enemies with the “Plaything” Finishing Move and put your powers on display with the “Hoot Hoot” Weapon Charm, “Devastating Rage” Weapon Sticker, animated “Wand Way” Calling Card, “Behold the Power!” Spray, and a Reticle and Loading Screen.
Tracer Pack: Dulce Catástrofe

A colorful storm is heading to combat as the new Dulce Catástrofe Bundle celebrates Cinco de Mayo by bringing a fresh, festive twist to your Loadouts inspired by vibrant party traditions and packed with high-impact style.

Deploy with the “Goloso” Operator Skin outfitted with the “Dale!” Assault Rifle Weapon Blueprint, “No Te Pierdas” Sniper Rifle Weapon Blueprint, and “Trancazo Festivo” Melee Weapon Blueprint. Plus, light up the party in Multiplayer and Call of Duty: Warzone with the “Golpe Sorpresa” Emote, “Pinatastico” Weapon Charm, “Explosive Festivity” Emblem, and “Candy! Candy! Candy!” Spray.
Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Military Appreciation Month Presented by USAA

The Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Military Appreciation Month presented by USAA kicks off May 1, and will honor service members and veterans for having our six. Arriving soon are the C.O.D.E. United Force: Tracer Pack and accompanying C.O.D.E. Got Your Six Event.

Follow the Endowment on social media for updates on how you can support US and UK military veterans seeking high-quality jobs throughout Military Appreciation Month.
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Finish the Job with the Season 03 Battle Pass!
Special Agent Jason Hudson has evidence pointing to the identities of the Pantheon moles who have been working in the shadows. It’s time to finish the job he started and track down the traitors with some help from the BlackCell, Battle Pass, and Store content arriving in Season 03 of Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone™, launching April 2 and April 3 respectively.

The Season 03 Battle Pass introduces 100+ rewards including new free base weapons plus new Operators and Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, Calling Cards, Finishing Moves, and more.

Access free rewards including new cosmetic content and base weapons or purchase the premium Battle Pass and earn up to 1,100 COD Points as you progress through the Battle Pass Pages. For the optimal seasonal experience, purchase BlackCell, including exclusive animated Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, and other rewards.
BlackCell Season 03: R0-Z3 Operator (Crimson One)
BlackCell Instant Rewards Page, HVT

The return of Verdansk marks the comeback of several Operators with extensive experience in the locale. R0-Z3 leads the Season 03 BlackCell content in her “R0-Z3” Operator Skin alongside a host of other unlockable BlackCell content including additional Operator Skins and Weapon Blueprints sporting animated fragmentation.
Additional BlackCell Instant Rewards Content
Get the ultimate Battle Pass experience by purchasing BlackCell, offering complete access to all the rewards available in the Season 03 Battle Pass. A purchase grants immediate access to the BlackCell Instant Rewards page, giving the following items:

• 20 Battle Pass Tier Skips
• 1,100 COD Points
• The “R0-Z3” BlackCell Operator
• The “Energy Siphon” Mastercraft Blueprint for the XM4 Assault Rifle
• The “Goodest Boy” Companion Finishing Move
• The “Martial Arts” Emote
• The “BlackCell” Clan Tag (showcased in Lobbies and Winner’s Circles)
• BlackCell Daily Challenge (see below)

BlackCell owners can additionally unlock page after page of additional rewards throughout the Season 03 Battle Pass, including:

• Up to ten BlackCell-exclusive skins for Mace (two skins), Hudson (two skins), Woods, Marshall, Maya, Park, Stone, and Toro.
• Up to seven BlackCell-exclusive Weapon Blueprints for the XM4 (Assault Rifle), Feng 82 (LMG), GPMG-7 (LMG), Tanto .22 (SMG), ASG-89 (Shotgun), HDR (Sniper Rifle), and the CR-56 AMAX (Assault Rifle).
• Over 130 item rewards (Battle Pass and BlackCell related) for those who fully complete the Season 03 BlackCell Battle Pass.

Players who upgrade to BlackCell after purchasing the Battle Pass will also receive 1,100 COD Points back.

BlackCell Loyalty Bonus: Players who purchased BlackCell in a previous Black Ops 6 season and go on to purchase Season 03 BlackCell will earn a permanent 10% Player and Weapon XP Loyalty Bonus, up to 20% for players who purchased Season 01 and Season 02 BlackCell (up to a 50% bonus for purchasing BlackCell in every Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 season!)

NEW! Extra Daily Challenges: Players with BlackCell will also receive an additional Daily Challenge throughout Season 03 for Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone. Rake in that XP!
Purchase the Battle Pass: Instantly Unlock Mace Operator

Players who purchase the premium Season 03 Battle Pass or BlackCell will immediately unlock the Battle Pass Instant Rewards Page with the following items:

• The new “Mace” Operator and “Mace BlackCell” Mace Skin for BlackCell owners.
• 10% Battle Pass XP Boost.
• The “Day Ones” Legendary Weapon Sticker.
• The “Package Received” Finishing Move.
• The “Marbled” Legendary Weapon Blueprint for the Saug SMG.

New Operator: Mace (Crimson One)
Battle Pass Instant Reward Page, HVT

The Special Forces Army Ranger turned PMC returns for a new foray into Verdansk, utilizing his brutal and brash tactics to overcome foes who dare challenge him in the field.
New Operator: “Hudson” (Rogue Black Ops)
Operator Skins, Battle Pass and BlackCell, HVT, Page 2

Follow your instincts and complete the mission as Hudson deploys in aviator glasses, mud smeared over his face and arms with a tactical vest and camo. In the BlackCell variant, Hudson wears a VR interface over a scorched face, debris rising from his left arm.
Additional Battle Pass Operator Skins
Progress through the Battle Pass to unlock additional content including a variety of Operator Skins, many paired with BlackCell variants with animated fragments floating from their bodies, like Verdansk rubble held in suspension.
Woods: “Winter Guise” Skins
Operator Skins, Battle Pass and BlackCell, HVT, Page 4

Woods deploys in winter gear, ready to engage in Arklov Peak and other mountainous regions of Verdansk. With climbing rope and gloves, he’ll traverse any snow drift to sneak behind the enemy lines. Swap to a black and gold full body tactr0ical suit in the BlackCell variant, goggles pulled down over a breathing mask.
Marshall: “Hazard Prep” Skins
Operator Skins, Battle Pass and BlackCell, Page 6

Marshall isn’t taking any chances as he dons an over-the-head breathing mask and protective clothing to help mitigate the effects of chemical warfare. The BlackCell variant offers similar protection in black and gold, fragments floating from his left arm and mask.
Maya: “Rogue Archer” Skins
Operator Skins, Battle Pass and BlackCell, HVT, Page 7

Strike enemy squads as a tactical gunslinger, hood up with durable lightweight armor and a gun belt hanging at her hip. The BlackCell variant features animated fragments over both arms, sunglasses and a balaclava concealing her identity.
Park: “Survivor’s Guile” Skins
Operator Skins, Battle Pass and BlackCell, HVT, Page 10

Park deploys in style, wearing a vintage trapper hat and aviator shades with a leather jacket. Swap the hat for a beret in the BlackCell variant paired with a black jacket and mask.
Mace: “Apocalypse King” Skins
Operator Skins, Battle Pass and BlackCell, HVT, Page 12

Rule over Verdansk and instill fear in your foes as Mace wears a skull mask with rising bones like a crown. Spiked forearm guards accent the skeletal look. Flames burn under the mask in the BlackCell variant, fragments rising from his armor and crown.
Stone: “All Terrain” Skins
Operator Skins, Battle Pass and BlackCell, Page 13

Adapt to any environment as Stone deploys in fatigues and full-face coverage for concealment when striking deep in enemy territory. The fragments rising off his right side in the BlackCell variant lend Stone a more sinister twist.
Caine: “Future Combatant” Skin
Operator Skin, Battle Pass, Page 14

Show the present what it means to be a cut above the rest as Caine gets teched up with a precision optical instrument and full tactical gear.
Hudson: “Icebreaker” Skins
Operator Skins, Battle Pass and BlackCell, HVT, Page 14

Hudson sports shades and a beanie over animated blue sleeves like water pulsing through his arms. In the BlackCell variant, change out the shades for goggles and full animated fragmentation down both arms.
Toro: “Jug-o-Not” Skins
Operator Skins, Battle Pass and BlackCell, Page Completion

Toro deploys in heavy armor, a bandolier draped over his shoulder. Don a sleeker look in the BlackCell variant, black with gold accents, fragments burned across the faceplate and left arm.
Season 03: Battle Pass Base Weapons
Unlock two new Base Weapons in the Season 03 Battle Pass, each one a Verdansk-era favorite returning for the fight. All players can unlock these weapons for free by progressing through their listed Battle Pass Pages.
HDR Sniper Rifle
Battle Pass, HVT, Page 3

Levels: 38

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 5

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Camo and Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Military Camos: 27 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Special Camos: 6 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Mastery Camos: 12 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Anti-material bolt action sniper rifle chambered in 12.7 x 108mm ammunition. Bullets have a lower muzzle velocity but remain devastating even at very long ranges.

An Operator’s best friend when up in the Control Tower and other vantage points around Verdansk, the HDR inflicts heavy damage from a long distance, perfect for downing squads before they can even pinpoint your position. Hold your breath while aiming to help zero in on targets before taking the shot.
CR-56 AMAX Assault Rifle
Battle Pass, HVT, Page 6

Levels: 42

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Camo and Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Military Camos: 27 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Special Camos: 6 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Mastery Camos: 12 (MP, ZM, WZ)

This lightweight 7.62 x 39mm full-auto assault rifle is compact and powerful. Built exclusively for military use, the standard issue rifle is deadly at mid-range combat and easily configured for a variety of assault tactics.

A fast fire rate and solid handling give the CR-56 AMAX just what it needs to excel in mid-range fights. Its fast reloads help to minimize downtime so you can keep up the pressure, eliminating unarmored enemies in three to four shots up to 25 meters out.
New Weapon Attachments
The Monolithic Suppressor returns for all your big map stealth needs, joined by a full-auto conversion kit for the SWAT 5.56 Grau.
SWAT 5.56 Grau Conversion (Launch)
Premium Battle Pass, Page 5

Convert the SWAT 5.56 into a fully automatic weapon with lower damage and range but improved accuracy, mobility, and handling. Equips a new default Barrel and Magazine and unlocks an exclusive 50-round extended Magazine. Blocks Barrel attachments.
Monolithic Suppressor (Launch)
Premium Battle Pass, Page 7

The Monolithic Supressor provides superior sound suppression and increased range. Moderate weight increase affects agility. The ideal attachment for extending your damage range on big maps like Verdansk while retaining the concealment provided by a suppressor.
Unlockable Weapon Blueprints
The Season 03 Battle Pass and BlackCell feature over 20 earnable Weapon Blueprints, including the following themed armaments:

(Above) “Marbled” Saug SMG, Instant Reward

“Most Wanted MVP” AMES 85 Assault Rifle, Page 3

“Contra-Banned” Stryder .22 Pistol, Page 6

“Glint” HDR Sniper Rifle (White Tracers), Page 11

(Above) “Trench Wrecker” Marine SP Shotgun, Page 1 (not shown)

“Conflict Victor” Feng 82 LMG, Page 1

“Old Timer” TR2 Marksman Rifle, Page 2

“Industrial” AS VAL Assault Rifle, Page 9

“Shatter” ASG-89 Shotgun, Page 9

(Above) “Rebarchuck” Nunchaku Melee, Page 2

“Bandaged” Cypher 091 Assault Rifle, Page 4

“Stained Steel” Cleaver Melee, Page 12

“Caution Handler” PPSh-41 SMG, Page 14

(Above) “Sweet Treat” C9 SMG, Page 5

“Damascus Reloaded” GPMG-7 LMG, Page 5

“Novaburst” Tanto .22 SMG, Page 8

“Cracked” 9MM PM Pistol, Page 11

(Above) “Wildlife” Kompakt 92 SMG, Page 10

“Edward Returns” Model L Assault Rifle, Page 12

“Brush Drum” Maelstrom Shotgun, Page 13

“Verderous Menace” CR-56 AMAX Assault Rifle (Reactive, Toxic Green Tracers), Completion Page

(Above) “Built Tough” Tsarkov 7.62 Marksman Rifle, Page 7

“Segment” LR 7.62 Sniper Rifle, Page 8

Next, let’s look at the Weapon Blueprints paired with animated BlackCell variants, some featuring Fractal Gold Tracers and Fractal Gold Death FX.

(Above) “Energy Siphon” (Mastercraft, Fractal Gold Tracers, Fractal Gold Death FX) XM4 Assault Rifle, BlackCell Instant Reward.

(Above) “Conflict Victor” and “Conflict Victor BlackCell” Feng 82 LMG, HVT, Page 1.

(Above) “Damascaus Reloaded” and “Damascaus Reloaded BlackCell” GPMG-7 LMG, HVT, Page 5.

(Above) “Novaburst” and “Novaburst BlackCell” Tanto .22 SMG, HVT, Page 8.

(Above) “Shatter” and “Shatter BlackCell” ASG-89 Shotgun, HVT, Page 9.

(Above) “Glint” (White Tracers) and “Glint BlackCell” (Fractal Gold Tracers, Fractal Gold Death FX) HDR Sniper Rifle, HVT, Page 11.

(Above) “Verderous Menace” (Reactive with Toxic Green Tracers) and “Verderous Menace BlackCell” (Reactive with Fractal Gold Tracers and Fractal Gold Death FX) CR-56 AMAX Assault Rifle, HVT, Completion Page.
New Equipment Skins and Optic Attachments
Get new Equipment Skins for the Combat Axe and Frag Grenade plus four unique Optic Reticles:

“Oval Cap” Reticle (Optic Attachment), Page 2

“Severed Steel” Combat Axe Skin (Lethal), Page 4

“Get Cupcaked” Frag Skin (Lethal), Page 5

“Valiant Wings” Reticle (Optic Attachment), Page 8

“Square Off” Reticle (Optic Attachment), Page 9

“Go Splat” Reticle (Optic Attachment), Page 13
New Finishing Moves, Emotes, and Sprays
Earn a new selection of Emotes, Finishing Moves, and Sprays, equippable in the “Customize” Menu of the Barracks. Showcase these rewards during matches or (with Emotes) during the Winners’ Circle.

CAPTION: A selection of Emotes and Sprays available across the Battle Pass.

“Full Body Swing” Finishing Move, Page 5

“Coin Toss” Finishing Move, Page 7

“Planted” Finishing Move, Page 11

“Slide N’ Toss” Finishing Move, Page 13

“Juggler” Emote, Page 1 (shown above)

“Crank Job 3D” Emote, Page 6

“Nevermore” Emote, Page 8 (shown above)

“Roger That” Emote, Page 10

“Tank Fire” Spray, Page 1

“Woods Stance” Spray, Page 3 (shown above)

“Sent to Gulag” Spray, Page 6 (shown above)

“Loot Drop” Spray, Page 12 (shown above)

“The Chair” Spray, Page 14 (shown above)
Additional Battle Pass Content

The Season 03 Battle Pass offers a wide variety of content, including items from the following categories:

• COD Points
• Weapon Charms
• Weapon Large Decals
• Weapon Stickers
• GobbleGums
• Finishing Moves
• Scorestreak Skins
• Emblems (some animated)
• Calling Cards (some animated)
• Loading Screens
• Clan Tag (BlackCell only)
• Consumable 2XP & 2WXP Tokens

Battle Pass Completion Page: Rewards

Complete every Battle Pass Page to access the final Completion Page stacked with awesome content including the following:

• 200 COD Points
• “Jug-o-Not” Operator Skin with “Jug-o-Not BlackCell” variant awarded to BlackCell Owners
• “Verderous Menace” Reactive Weapon Blueprint with “Verderous Menace BlackCell” variant awarded to BlackCell owners
• “Agent Ready” Animated Emblem
• “Poison Tilt” Animated Calling Card
• “Smoked Noggin” Weapon Sticker
• “Bear-y Sly” Weapon Charm

Store Highlights: New Reactive and Mastercraft Blueprints
Tracer Pack: Jay and Silent Bob

Bring some mischief to your matches with the “Jay” and “Silent Bob” Operator Skins, deploying with the “Doobie Wreck” LW3A1 Frostline Sniper Rifle and the “Golden Calf” Kompakt 92 SMG, both featuring Blue and Yellow Tracers and Smoke Death FX. For closer encounters, show them who owns the block with the “Gimme a Light” Finishing Move.

Celebrate the high life and take back what’s yours with the “Poppin’ Off” Emote, “Mooby’s” Weapon Charm, animated “In Sync” Calling Card, “Mooby Joint” Large Decal, and the animated “Snoochie Boochie” Emblem. There’s a new duo in town; they’ve been to Hollywood and now these two guys from Jersey are ready for the limelight of Call of Duty.
Tracer Pack: Bluntman and Chronic

The blunt-tastic heroes unite as their comic book alter egos. Deploy as “Bluntman” or “Chronic” with the choice of three doobie-themed Weapon Blueprints for their enjoyment: the “Bluntman Stuntman” Krig C Assault Rifle and “Chronic Unapologetic” Jackal PDW SMG with Pink and Purple Tracers and Joint Leaf Death FX, and the “Bong Staff” Bo Staff with Joint Leaf Death FX.

Straight from the Bluntcave’s arsenal, beat competition with the “Smoke You Out” Finishing Move and show your love for the chronic with the “Did that Happen?” Emote, animated “Joint Power” Calling Card, animated “Blunts Out, Suit Up” Emblem, and the “Doobage Duo” Spray.
Tracer Pack: Digital Dreamin’ Reactive Mastercraft Ultra Skin

Hone your gaming skills with top-of-the-line equipment headlined by the Reactive Mastercraft “Game Over” Assault Rifle for the new CR-56 AMAX, featuring Starstruck Tracers and VR Knockout Death FX along with the Monolithic Suppressor and a new inspect animation that morphs the weapon into a game console. Wield it as the “Pixel” Operator Skin equipped with a Reactive headset and augmented reality tattoos and the gamified “K.O.” Finishing Move.

Engage distant targets with the “Pixel Precise!” SVD Sniper Rifle, also featuring Starstruck Tracers and VR Knockout Death FX. Show them they’re not on your level with the “Eezee” Weapon Charm, animated “Monkey Business” Emblem, animated “It’s Over” Calling Card, “Not on My Level” Spray, “XD” Emote, and “Logging In” Loading Screen.
Tracer Pack: Spectral Wolf Mastercraft

Declare your dominance over the spirits with the “Phantom Fenrir” Mastercraft Kilo 141 Weapon Blueprint, the ghostly wolf’s head open wide at the barrel. Get two more Weapon Blueprints to lead the pack, the “Threatening Howl” DM-10 and the “Pack Leader” AS VAL. All three Blueprints feature Teal and Black Tracers and Claw Mark Death FX.

Wield the essence of the beast with the “Moonlit Awakening” Weapon Charm, “Bear Paw” Reticle, “Gathering” Gun Screen, “Untamed Spirit” Loading Screen, and the “Ethereal Claw” Emblem.
Tracer Pack: Comic Bonanza

Nail down the plot holes and create your own heroic story with this comic book inspired Bundle featuring three paneled Weapon Blueprints: the “Retcon” Blueprint for the new Nail Gun Special Weapon, the “Single Issue” AK-74 Assault Rifle, and the “Comic Cutout” Cleaver Melee Weapon. All three feature Comic Bubbles Death FX, plus Red and Yellow Tracers for the Nail Gun and AK-74.

Say goodbye to your foes with the “One. Two.” Finishing Move and be the comic book hero by displaying the “Big Boom!” Weapon Charm, “Panel Pop” Spray, and “Stand Heroically” Emblem.
Tracer Pack: Shattered Veil Reactive

Inspired by the Black Ops 4 Zombies map “Dead of the Night,” direct the fury of the dead with the intricate “Corrupted Séance” Model L Assault Rifle and “Haunted Portrait” XMG LMG, both with Ice Tracers and Ghost Death FX. For undead prey, unleash the “Ectoplasmic Construct” DRI-11 Wonder Weapon Skin. Plus, built for longevity, deploy as the “Steel Butler” Operator Skin for Klaus.

Mercilessly taunt your enemies with the “Peek-a-Boo” Emote, “Candelabra” Weapon Charm, “Evil Mirror” Weapon Sticker, “Local Haunt” Loading Screen, and “Join Me” Spray. To assist in your next Zombies match, get one Perk-a-holic GobbleGum and a one-hour Double XP Token.
Tracer Pack: Radwaste Reactive

Maintain the delicate balance between immense power and melting down with two rad Weapon Blueprints built to thrive in the wastelands: the “Reactive Overload” LR 7.62 Sniper Rifle with ethereal smoke rising from its body and the “Becquerel Monitor” PP-919 SMG, both featuring Teal and Black Tracers and X-Ray Death FX.

Deploy in a black hazmat suit and gas mask with the “Undying Radiation” Operator Skin for Toro, and dominate the competition with the “Detonate” Emote. The Bundle also comes with a Reticle, Weapon Charm, animated Loading Screen, Emblem, and Calling Card.
Tracer Pack: Cardboard Commando Ultra Skin

Deploy as Bayan’s DIY straight-off-the-craft-table “Carton Robo” Ultra Skin, proving that even cardboard can hurt by wielding the “Cut Out” TR2 Marksman Rifle and the “Crafted” PU-21 LMG, both featuring Pink and White Tracers and Box ‘Em Up Death FX.

Astonish your enemies with the “Surprise Gift” Emote and stay crafty by displaying the “Aircraft” Weapon Charm, “Carboard Cannon” Hand Cannon Blueprint, “Makeshift” Loading Screen, and “Fully Stocked” Spray.
Tracer Pack: Deep Water Ultra Skin

Whether on land or sea, the “Big T” Ultra Skin is ready to seek its prey, a hammerhead shark with blood-drenched jaws paired with three ocean-themed Weapon Blueprints: the “Gilled” Jackal PDW SMG, “Serrated Denticle” Krig C Assault Rifle, and the “Prey Stalker” Stryder .22 Pistol, all three featuring Red Tracers and Fish Bones Death FX.

Hammer your way to the top of the food chain with the “Half Off” Emote, animated “360 Wielder” Calling Card, “Sea Hammer” Weapon Sticker, and “Hammer Hunter” Loading Screen.

Plus, coming this Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Military Appreciation Month presented by USAA, be on the lookout for the C.O.D.E. United Force: Tracer Pack and the C.O.D.E. Got Your Six Event.
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Conflict and Chaos: Black Ops 6 Season 03 is Here!
Season 03 Overview: Unfinished Business
In a video recorded before his death, Special Agent Jason Hudson warns of the Pantheon moles who have been working in the shadows for decades ever since Vietnam. They’ve managed to avoid detection throughout the years, using conflict and chaos to cover their tracks. With some new leads in play, however, their secrecy is no longer certain. Time to pick up the trail.

Hudson left you to finish the job that he started, beginning with a file of codenames and documents leading you back in time to help solve the mystery at its roots.

Turn the tide on the Pantheon spies with this massive offering of free and premium content coming to Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 when Season 03 launches on April 2 at 9AM PT, with Call of Duty®: Warzone™ going dark for 24 hours before Verdansk comes online April 3 at 9AM PT.

Note: Consult the following blogs prior to the launch of Season 03:

Read This Now: Return to Verdansk Call of Duty: Warzone Content

Read This Now: Tour of Verdansk

Read This Now: Verdansk Tac-Atlas

March 28: Updates to Ricochet: Anti-Cheat™ and security updates

April 2: Battle Pass, BlackCell and Store Bundles Blog
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: Season 03
[[BO6-SEASON-03-ANNOUNCEMENT-001]]
MULTIPLAYER CONTENT SUMMARY

Five Maps and a Variant: Head to the front lines in Barrage and Nomad, two new maps arriving alongside a remaster of the timeless Firing Range at Season 03 launch. Expand your deployment options in the mid-season with Haven and Signal plus a special Nuketown map variant.

Returning Modes: Test your skills across two classic game modes returning for Black Ops 6. Display your mastery of weapons in Sharpshooter and bomb the enemy team in Demolition.

Additional Equipment: Rapidly deploy your Dedicated Melee weapon using the new Close Shave Perk and blast enemies to pieces with the glorious return of the Death Machine Scorestreak. In the mid-season, get even with help from the Vendetta Perk.

Season 03 Ranked Play: Get wins, climb the Ranks, and beat out the competition in a new season of Multiplayer Ranked Play bringing all-new rewards to earn.
Multiplayer Maps
Barrage (Launch)
Brand-New, Core, 6v6, Medium-Sized

Revisit 1968 Vietnam as you follow Hudson’s clues surrounding one Summit Watch at the front lines of battle. The trees have been cleared and the landscape flattened to make room for this base housing an artillery battery in active combat. The area has taken hits with large chunks blown off buildings including the Command Center and Barracks, the damage opening new pathways through the map.

Watch for sharpshooters trading shots near the base of the Watchtower, from Overlook, and through the second floor of the Command Center. Move quickly down the dirt roads to get out of sight or push out to the wings, battling around the artillery pieces in the Gun Pits and the Tree Crusher facing the Hill.
Nomad (Launch)
Brand-New, Strike, 6v6/2v2, Small-Sized

The Pantheon moles were in Afghanistan, too, when Woods fought there in 1986. Fight in the ruins of a fortified settlement commandeered for the ensuing battle, a parked missile carrier facing out over the valley where a convoy lies in ruins on the narrow road leading up to the map. Navigate the crumbled archways and walls as you engage enemies in the open, the only accessible building being the Tower standing over the middle. A zipline offers fast access up and down from the coveted position, promising frequent skirmishes for control of its views.
Firing Range (Launch)
Remaster, Core, 6v6, Medium-Sized

Firing Range makes its glorious return in Black Ops 6 in a faithful remaster of the fan-favorite map. Watch for crossfire down the long center Road as Operators fight for control of the vantage points in the Tower and the upper levels of the Shoot House and Garage. Shooting targets move back and forth on their tracks behind the Office and several other spots adding a useful diversion while preparing for the next fight. Avoid the center chaos by branching off to the Dirt Road, keeping your guard up against ambush as you pass the Storage unit along the way.
Haven (Mid-Season)
Brand-New, Core, 6v6, Medium-Sized

Enter a KGB safehouse in 1991. This once opulent compound now sits in a dilapidated state of disrepair, overgrown and cracking apart at the seams. Its current owners, however, are less interested in aesthetics and more interested in the site’s former use.

A crystal chandelier lies smashed on top of a sculpture in the Foyer while reams of cable connect running generators to the armory in the Hall, the command center set up in the Ballroom, and out to the Entrance where parked vehicles monitor the surroundings and deliver vital supplies. The indoor and outdoor spaces are tightly intertwined here, spilling the battle through the estate halls and past scenic areas of contemplation like the Gardens and Bath.
Signal (Mid-Season)
Brand-New, Strike, 6v6/2v2, Small-Sized

Taking Operators back to 1968, this site connects the moles to activity surrounding the infamous numbers station. Flashing lights and alarms sound in the Control room of an ocean rig numbers station, flames erupting along the upper wing. Starting from opposing submarine bays, Operators can funnel straight down the middle into the Broadcast station or fire down on the action from the Communications landing. Take an alternate path through the Control room, its flooded hall giving access to the water below. Jump in and swim underneath the structure to access either submarine bay, providing the means to jump out of the water and flank the enemy team.
Blazetown at Mid-Season
Plus, light up the competition in a special Nuketown variant joining the map pool for a limited time later this season!
Multiplayer Modes
Get in some intense gaming sessions as two classic modes with a rich history in the Black Ops series arrive in Season 03. Adapt to cycling weapons in Sharpshooter and throw yourself at two bombsites in Demolition.
Sharpshooter (Launch)

Flex your skills in this classic Black Ops free for all party mode where every Operator is assigned the same Loadout which changes every 45 seconds. Each cycle introduces a new Primary and Secondary Weapon from scoped Sniper Rifles to akimbo Pistols, plus a new Dedicated Melee weapon and Tactical and Lethal Equipment.

Use everything at your disposal to eliminate enemies while unlocking bonus abilities for going on a streak:

• 1st Elimination: Increased movement speed.
• 2nd Elimination: Increased reload speed.
• 3rd Elimination: Increased sprint recovery speed.
• 4th Elimination: Increased ADS speed.
• 5th Elimination: Earn double score for eliminating enemies.

Keep the streak going to unlock double score and make a run for the top three. When you’re taken out, respawn and build up those bonuses again. A short countdown precedes each weapon swap. Adapt and win.
Demolition (Launch Window)

Alternate between attacking and defending two bomb sites. The attacking team must destroy both bomb sites to win the round, gaining a time bonus after detonating the first site. All attacking Operators spawn with a bomb and respawns are active for both teams throughout the match.

Defense is all about running down the clock. Defuse planted bombs right away, as the match timer pauses whenever a bomb site is in active countdown. If one of the sites is destroyed, regroup and throw everything you have into defending the last one.

The first team to win two rounds wins the match. If the score reaches 1-1, enter a tie-breaking final round where both teams race to detonate a single neutral bomb site.
Joint Operations: New Limited-Time Mode (Mid-Season)
Leave the enemy up in smoke in this Limited Time Mode that tests teams with a gauntlet of five Core mode variants in a single match: Head Stash (TDM), Inhalation (Domination), Hotbox (Hardpoint), Very High Target (HVT), and Munchies (Kill Confirmed).

Cycle through all five modes under a variety of changing effects, including double health, low gravity, visual hallucinations, and third-person POV.
Additional Gameplay Content

Unleash powerful melee attacks with ease, get vengeance on the Operator who eliminated you, and mow down everything in sight with two new Perks and a Scorestreak.
New Perks
Perk: Close Shave (Launch, Event Reward)

Perk Slot: 1

Type: Enforcer

Automatically use your Dedicated Melee attack when you perform a weapon butt attack. Simply tap the Melee button to attack. Like the old days!

Perk: Vendetta (Mid-Season, Event Reward)

Perk Slot: 2

Type: Recon

On respawn, mark your killer’s last known position for a short duration. Get a bonus score for eliminating that enemy. The Vigilance Perk counters being marked by Vendetta.
New Scorestreak
Scorestreak: Death Machine (Event Reward)

Type: Lethal

Score: 825

Mastery Badges: Yes

Heavy minigun with a fast fire rate, high penetration, and a large ammunition capacity.

Wield the infamous Death Machine, a powerful weapon with a single large magazine that fires high impact rounds at a blistering rate of fire. Score earned while using the Death Machine contributes to your current Scorestreak progress, making this a great tool for bumping up to the next streak.
Multiplayer Ranked Play (Launch)Season 03 Ranked Play Overview

Find out what you’re really made of by dropping into competitive Multiplayer matches using the same settings, maps, modes, and weapon restrictions used by the Call of Duty League®. Win matches to earn SR (Skill Rating) and progress through the Ranks while earning career rewards like Rank Skins and Win Challenge rewards.

Get wins and progress through the Ranks throughout Season 03 to earn new seasonal rewards like a new Pro Issue Weapon Blueprint, Rank-themed Calling Cards, and more:

Season 03 Ranked Play Rewards

• Get 10 Wins: Pro Issue AMES 85 Weapon Blueprint
• Get 100 Wins: “100 Season 3 Wins” Large Decal
• Silver: “Ranked Season 3 – Silver” Calling Card
• Gold: “Ranked Season 3 – Gold” Calling Card
• Platinum: “Ranked Season 3 – Platinum” Calling Card
• Diamond: “Ranked Season 3 – Diamond” Calling Card
• Crimson: “Ranked Season 3 – Crimson” Calling Card
• Iridescent: “Ranked Season 3 – Iridescent” Calling Card
• Top 250: “Ranked Season 3 – Top 250 Champion” Calling Card

Season 03 Ranked Play Weapon Blueprints

• Players will also earn themed Weapon Blueprints for the Jackal PDW SMG representing the Rank achieved in Season 03 Black Ops 6 Ranked Play:
• Gold: Start in/above or reach Gold at any point in Season 03
• Platinum: Start in/above or reach Platinum at any point in Season 03
• Diamond: Start in/above or reach Diamond at any point in Season 03
• Crimson: Start in/above or reach Crimson at any point in Season 03
• Iridescent: Start in/above or reach Iridescent at any point in Season 03
• Top 250: Finish Season 03 in the Top 250

Retroactive SR Adjustments

To help reverse the impact cheaters have on the Ranked Play SR system, retroactive SR adjustments will be made starting in Season 03. When a Ranked Play cheater is banned, anyone they’ve recently beaten will receive a SR refund for those matches. Players who we detect playing with cheaters may have SR for those wins taken away.

Rejoin in Progress

Now a feature coming with Season 03, players will be able to rejoin Ranked matches if they disconnect. Players will have five minutes to rejoin, and teammates will receive a reduced SR Loss if a matchmade teammate rejoins and they lose the match.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: Season 03 Zombies

ZOMBIES CONTENT SUMMARY

Shattered Veil: Move into the heart of an Appalachian apocalypse as the crew descends on Colton Hall, a diabolical mansion that holds the key to saving Agent Maxis.

Additional Gameplay Content: Boost your fire rate with the Double Tap Perk-a-Cola, enjoy the effects of three new GobbleGums, and wield the Death Machine.

New Enemy Types, Wonder Weapons, and More: Battle the Elder Disciple and its empowered minions, take on the new Toxic Zombies in special rounds, disintegrate enemies with the Ray Gun Mark II and its variants, as well as the classic Wunderwaffe DG-2 Wonder Weapon, and heat up the undead leftovers with the Microwave Trap.

Team Cranked: Power up and keep slaying with friends to replenish the countdown timer and stay in the game as Team Cranked debuts with fresh rewards in Season 03.
Shattered Veil (Launch)

With the Sentinel Artifact in hand, the crew heads to the remote wooded hills above Liberty Falls to meet with S.A.M. at an old mansion in the forest which has been retrofitted to [[REDACTED]]. Only with the aid of S.A.M.’s synthetic mind can the team hope to unlock the ancient artifact’s mysteries and bring back Agent Maxis. What could possibly go wrong?

[[ZM TRAILER VIDEO]]


Brave the horrors of Colton Hall and confront a tyrant in the next chapter of the Black Ops 6 Zombies narrative, launching at the start of Season 03 on April 2 at 9AM PT.
Operation Save Maxis: Your Comms Team Handlers
“I hope it was worth dragging the Sentinel Artifact halfway around the globe.”

- Sergei Ravenov

S.A.M. leads comms in anticipation of receiving the Sentinel Artifact once the team successfully enters Colton Hall. Further guided by Ravenov, Peck, and Strauss with exfil assistance from Raptor One, the crew must approach the synthetic mind promising the imminent return of Agent Maxis.
Shattered Veil: Initial Recon Tour

Venture into the mist-laden grounds of this tumbledown mansion that rivals the size of Citadelle des Morts, searching the Conservatory for [[REDACTED]] [[REDACTED]] the scene of fierce fighting at the Grand Foyer [[REDACTED]]. [[ALL EXPLORATORY CONTENTS HAVE BEEN REDACTED BY REQUEST OF PROJECT JANUS]]
New Enemy Sighted: Elder Disciple

Strange, floating apparitions have been seen flitting about the sprawling gardens and rambling mansion estate. Known to some as Elder Disciples, these powerful enemies likely spell trouble for the crew.

Elder Disciples gain strength as they empower the zombies around them while summoning more undead to join the battle. Using their dark magic, these fetid, floating carcasses can force their allies to evolve more quickly, allowing a lowly zombie to more rapidly transform into a Doppelghast or some other sinister form.

Eliminate the Elder Disciple before their forces grow too powerful, keeping it at a distance to avoid the scream it lets loose against players who draw too close. The deadly enemy grows more agitated as it takes damage, so try to get the job done fast.
Other Entities of Shattered Veil

Beware the Toxic Zombie!

As a sickly yellow fog descends across the mansion, expect the inhabitants to take on an even-more revolting pallor. Easily identifiable due to their greenish hue and more skeletal exterior, Toxic Zombies seem to have lost all but their base perambulatory functions and seem intent on sprinting toward their prey before exploding, leaving a damaging pool of acid in their wake. Listen for their telltale shriek and get the jump on them before they can close the distance.

These glowing ghouls are joined by a variety of Project Janus scientists and military personnel-turned zombies caught up in the nearby outbreak, along with an unhealthy horde of other ghastly entities, the Elder Disciple stands—or perhaps floats—ready to speed them through their evolutionary journey.
New Wonder Weapon: Ray Gun Mark II (and Variants)

Face the enemies of Shattered Veil with two time-honored Wonder Weapons ideally suited to clearing out more than just the musty halls of an old mansion.

Drop multiple zombies at once with the upgraded and modestly unstable Ray Gun Mark II. Recovered from the Dark Aether by Project Janus, this powerful laser armament delivers three-round bursts of energy, can be Pack-a-Punched, and doubles as a bludgeoning instrument if you’re running low on ammunition.

Then there’s the three new variants.

Provided you’ve [[REDACTED]], you can experiment with an additional three variants of the Ray Gun Mark II:

Ray Gun Mark II-W: Offering similar bullet patterns to a submachine gun, this also has a random chance to ignite enemies.

Ray Gun Mark II-P: Shooting ammunition like a shotgun, with a chance to spawn a sigil with the ability to grant invulnerability to the player standing on it for a limited time.

Ray Gun Mark II-R: Dropping zombies with a Marksman Rifle-like discharge, expect a chance to spread a plague infection that can inflict area-of-effect damage.
New Wonder Weapon: Wunderwaffe DG-2

Take a more electrifying approach to your undead denizen disposal with the original Wonder Weapon: The Wunderwaffe DG-2.

Capable of striking down hordes with chain-lightning blasts, this has the bonus effect of stunning crowds of zombies, usually resulting in additional, and eventually terminal damage. The only real drawback to the weapon that users have experienced is the stench of electrified undead.
Shattered Veil: Additional Content

Main Quest and Quest Rewards: The Main Quest for Shattered Veil goes live when the map releases with Season 03 on April 2. Complete the Main Quest to earn the “PhDeadly” Operator Skin for Carver, an animated Calling Card, and 5,000 XP. Players who complete the Main Quest before Directed Mode arrives for Shattered Veil will also earn a unique Calling Card variant.

Microwave Trap: Burst zombies with microwaves for a mere 750 Essence. Get a horde of followers on your tail and then flip the switch.

Dark Aether Field Generator: Dissolve zombies with Dark Aether energy in a static field that zaps anything that passes through. Circle the trap to entice enemies into the center of it.

Lore and Intel: Dig deeper into the history of Colton Hall and other lore related to Shattered Veil with Intel in the form of Audio Logs, Documents, and Artifacts discovered throughout the map.
New Gameplay Content
Access the following new content within Shattered Veil as well as The Tomb, Citadelle des Morts, Terminus, and Liberty Falls.
Additional Perk-a-Cola: Double Tap
Available: In-Game at Perk Machine

The classic rapid-fire Perk returns for the first time in nearly a decade, dramatically increasing your weapon’s fire rate to chew through enemy hordes in record time. Research the iconic Perk for powerful enhancements like an even faster fire rate and the chance to inflict double damage.

• Double Tap is available in Shattered Veil along with the other previously accessible Zombies Perks. Note that some of these Perk-a-Colas are only available via the Der Wunderfizz machine.
• Double Tap is available on The Tomb, Citadelle des Morts, Liberty Falls and Terminus maps via the Der Wunderfizz machine.

Double Tap: Major Augments

Research the following Augments to further customize the Perk.

Double Jeopardy

Normal zombies at low health have a chance to die immediately when shot.

Double Impact

Double hits on the same target in quick succession deal more damage.

Double Standard

All non-critical shots do double damage. Only applies to normal bullet weapons.
Double Tap: Minor Augments
Double Time

Increases fire rate bonus.

Double or Nothing

Weapons have a chance to do double damage but also have a chance to do zero damage.

Double Play

Killing two enemies in quick succession has a chance to return two rounds to your magazine. Only applies to normal bullet weapons.
New GobbleGums
Enjoy three new GobbleGums available across all maps once acquired and equipped in your GobbleGum Loadout Pack.

Tactical Diffusion (Rare): Disables the next Nuke Power-Up explosion you activate and gives everyone 2,000 Essence instead.

Support Group (Legendary): Gobble up this tasty GobbleGum to acquire the ARC-XD, Mangler Cannon, Sentry Gun and Mutant Injection Support items.

Die Pitched (Whimsical): Zombies have high-pitched voices. Lasts three minutes.
Additional Support Scorestreak: Death Machine
Available: Event Reward

Salvage: 1,750

Head to the Support tab at the Crafting Table to piece together the Death Machine, a powerful machine gun with a fast fire rate, high penetration, and a large magazine. Mow through multiple zombies with an all-time favorite, once you unlock this heavy weapon during the Black Ops Tribute Event.
Shattered Veil: Directed Mode and Events
For adventures seeking extra guidance in completing the Main Quest on Shattered Veil, jump into Directed Mode arriving at the Mid-Season, as well as the following additional Modes:
Team Cranked (Launch Window)
Following the awesome collaboration that introduced Cranked to Black Ops 6 in the last season, the high-octane mode returns for more in Season 03 with a team-focused twist: now the Cranked Timer is shared across the whole team and any kill from any team member fills it! Eliminate a zombie to activate the Cranked state, powering up your Operator with improved abilities and setting a countdown timer that can only be replenished by eliminating more enemies.

The rules are simple:

• The Cranked Timer starts when the first enemy is eliminated.
• The timer starts at 30 seconds. Each enemy eliminated replenishes the timer to its current maximum, and every round survived causes the maximum timer to be reduced by 1 second.
• Essence earned by eliminating zombies is increased compared to Standard/Directed.
• The Time Stopper Field Upgrade replaces your loadout’s Field Upgrade.
• Main Quests and Easter Eggs are enabled.

Use the following abilities to keep the timer from hitting zero:

• Time Stopper: Temporarily pause the Cranked timer for all teammates. All Operators begin the match with the Time Stopper Field Upgrade equipped.
• Time Extended: Grab this rare power-up to add a small amount to the maximum time allowed.

Wall Buys are disabled in this mode, so the Mystery Box is your source for new weapons in Team Cranked. Because Operators gain increased Essence while Cranked, you’ll have plenty of chances to “spin the Box” for high-powered weapons! Good luck.

Team Cranked also delivers some tantalizing rewards for players who can survive past Round 50 on each map while this limited-time mode is available:

• A custom selection of six GobbleGums per map.
  • Each contains one high-rarity and five GobbleGums of other rarities.
• 15,000 XP per map, or a total of 75,000 XP across all maps.

New LTM and Field Upgrade (Mid-Season)
Plus, whet your appetite with the Zombie Snacks Limited-Time Mode arriving later in the season, and put a chill on the undead using the Frost Blast Field Upgrade!

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: General Content (MP, ZM, WZ)

Call of Duty: General Content Summary (All Modes and Games)

Return to Verdansk: Deploy to the big map that started it all as Verdansk returns to Call of Duty: Warzone. Consult the associated Blogs for more details.

Weapons Detail: Earn six new weapons throughout Season 03, including four available at launch and revealed here: the Kilo 141 and CR-56 AMAX Assault Rifles, the HDR Sniper Rifle, and the Kali Sticks Melee Weapon. Customize your weapons with the Monolithic Suppressor other attachments. Plus, unlock the Nail Gun and the new Ladra SMG later in the season.

Battle Pass and BlackCell: The Season 03 Battle Pass brings new Weapon Blueprints, Operator Skins, Calling Cards, Finishing Moves, Emotes, and more in a mix of free and premium tiers. Free tiers include two new base weapons and two attachments, including the Monolithic Suppressor.

Season 03 Operators: R0-Z3, Hudson & Mace answer the call to Verdansk as headliners for BlackCell and the Battle Pass, respectively. Plus, Jay and Silent Bob — as well as Bluntman and Chronic — deploy to the Store along with other Bundles you don’t want to miss.

Free Trial, AMD Graphics Card Update: Play Black Ops 6 for free on April 2! And for PC players using the AMD Radeon RX 9070/9070XT, prepare for enhanced visuals and improved performance with the FSR 4 update.
Return to Verdansk

The Battle Royale Map that started it all is back! Get all the details about Call of Duty®: Warzone’s™ original Big Map, including a recon of this massive Big Map, the features, original gameplay modes, the new coastal POIs, plus details on the huge launch Event with 20 free rewards by the following blogs:

Read This Now: Return to Verdansk Call of Duty: Warzone Content

Read This Now: Tour of Verdansk

Read This Now: Verdansk Tac-Atlas

Equip your Kilo 141, CR-56 AMAX and HDR, and drop in on April 3 at 9AM, one day after the launch of Black Ops 6 Season 03 on April 2! Check further down the blog on the launch schedule.
Weapons Detail
Primary Weapon: Kilo 141 (Launch)
Assault Rifle, Call of Duty: Warzone Login Reward

Levels: 42

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Camos and Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Fully automatic assault rifle with an ergonomic design that improves handling, and a steady fire rate helps stay on target.

The Kilo 141 is back and ready to tear it up across Multiplayer and Call of Duty: Warzone. The weapon’s smooth handling, manageable recoil, and steady fire rate give it room to shine in a variety of combat situations, leaving no doubt as to why the Kilo 141 was a favorite in Verdansk. Now that the location is back, it’s time to relive the glory days with this hard-hitting Primary Weapon.

Players will automatically unlock the Kilo 141 for use in Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone after logging in to Call of Duty: Warzone at the launch of Season 03.
Primary Weapon: CR-56 AMAX (Launch)
Assault Rifle, Battle Pass Page 6 HVT Tier Reward, Completion Page Battle Pass Blueprint

Levels: 42

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Camo and Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

This lightweight 7.62 x 39mm full-auto assault rifle is compact and powerful. Built exclusively for military use, the standard issue rifle is deadly at mid-range combat and easily configured for a variety of assault tactics.

Combining high-damage hits with a fast fire rate and good handling, the CR-56 AMAX is the perfect mid-range weapon for downing targets fast. Eliminate enemies in three to four shots up to 25 meters out, leaving plenty left over to chew through equipped armor. Quick reloads get you back into the action fast, a helpful trait no matter how you choose to customize the weapon via Gunsmith.
Primary Weapon: HDR (Launch)
Sniper Rifle, Battle Pass Page 3 HVT Tier Reward, Page 11 Battle Pass Blueprint

Levels: 38

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 5

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Camo and Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Anti-material bolt action sniper rifle chambered in 12.7 x 108mm ammunition. Bullets have a lower muzzle velocity but remain devastating even at very long ranges.

Veterans of Verdansk know the power of the HDR and the havoc a sniper can inflict with it when stationed in high vantage points like the infamous Airport Control Tower. The weapon’s long reach and heavy damage make it a favorite of sharpshooters, its distinctive firing sound sending squads running. Add the Reinforced Barrel attachment to further extend your damage range and bullet velocity, and don’t forget to hold your breath for difficult shots.
Melee Weapon: Kali Sticks (Launch)
Melee, Event Reward

Levels: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: None

Customize Options: Camos (MP, ZM, WZ).

Two-hit kill. Extremely fast attack speed. Short range.

The infamous Kali Sticks return, dealing out damage with rapid swings that’ll take down your target in a flash. Smack them with fast follow-up hits using the weapon’s light attack or take them out in a more dramatic fashion by unleashing the heavy attack. Use Kali Sticks in Multiplayer with the new Close Shave Perk to deploy a quick whack against enemies without having to manually swap to your Dedicated Melee slot first.
Primary Weapon: Ladra (Mid-Season)
Submachine Gun, Event Reward

Levels: 37

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 38

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Camo and Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Full-auto submachine gun. Extreme rate of fire, excellent range, and low recoil. Headshots can help offset lower base damage.

What this SMG lacks in power it more than makes up for with a blistering fire rate that’s effective even in mid-range fights due to the weapon’s low recoil. Consider an Extended Mag to cut down on reloads and aim for the head to improve your damage output. Pairs well with Scavenger and the Assault Pack, giving you the ammo reserves you need to keep up the pressure and continue spitting out damage.
Special Weapon: Nail Gun (In-Season)
Special, Event Reward

Levels: 30

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 15

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: None

Customize Options: Camos (MP, ZM, WZ).

Full-auto Nail Gun. High damage at close range with fast handling speeds and very low muzzle velocity.

Stick it to them with this handy tool configured with a magazine of 15 nails that fires at full auto. The damage drops off quickly after 25 meters and performs best up close. The Nail Gun’s low muzzle velocity can make it difficult to land shots against fast moving targets, so get them in your sights and unload before they know what hit them. This armament is a reward earned during the Black Ops Tribute Event.
New: Weapon Attachments

Monolithic Suppressor (Launch)
Assault Rifles (except AS VAL), SMGs, Shotguns, LMGs, Marksman Rifles, Sniper Rifles, Pistols, Battle Pass Page 7 Reward

Monolithic Core provides superior sound suppression and increased range. Moderate weight increase affects agility. The ideal attachment for extending your damage range on big maps like Verdansk while retaining the concealment provided by a suppressor.

SWAT 5.56 Grau Conversion (Launch)
SWAT 5.56 Marksman Rifle, Battle Pass Page 5 Reward

Convert the SWAT 5.56 into a fully automatic weapon with lower damage and range but improved accuracy, mobility, and handling. Equips a new default Barrel and Magazine and unlocks an exclusive 50-round extended Magazine. Blocks Barrel attachments.
C9 10mm Auto 30-Round Mags (In-Season)
C9 SMG, Event Reward

Conversion kit to use higher caliber 10mm Auto ammunition for increased stopping power. Though the conversion results in some increased recoil and a slightly lower fire rate, the extra damage, range, and velocity make this attachment a worthy consideration when approaching enemies on bigger maps.
Goblin Mk2 7.62 Mini-Rocket Conversion (Mid-Season)
Goblin Mk2 Assault Rifle, Event Reward

Converts the Goblin Mk2 into a fully automatic weapon with explosive rocket ammunition. Splash damage capabilities come at the expense of bullet velocity and rate of fire. Equips a new default barrel and magazine. Blocks Barrel, Muzzle, and Magazine Attachments.
New Features (MP, ZM, WZ)
Base Blueprint Swap (Launch)

You’re now able to customize any Black Ops 6 base weapon or Weapon Blueprint with a skin you’ve unlocked or purchased, across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone.

• For Base Weapons, you can only change the skin of the Base Weapon, not any Attachments.
• For Blueprints, you can customize the skins with other existing Attachments.

Camo Hub (Launch Window, MP/ZM)

This new user-interface section is planned to be added shortly after launch, available in the Barracks > Challenges Menu. This allows you to view the challenges you need to complete to unlock Weapon Camos in a single location, with weapons sorted by furthest camo unlocked. Simply visit the Camo Hub to start planning out the next steps on your journey to Dark Matter and Nebula.
Season 03 Events
Season 03 delivers an assortment of scheduled Events across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone. Earn rewards such as a new Primary Weapon, Melee Weapon, Launcher, new special attachments, and more.
Event: Return to Verdansk (WZ only)
Activation Dates: April 3 to 15

Free Event. Total Rewards: 20, including Instant unlocks for new and veteran players and the Kali Sticks Melee Weapon

Open Verdansk Safes across several unique locations to earn rewards. Players also have the chance to earn the “Trail Blazer” Operator Skin for Caine, if you can find the right safe to open before someone else gets there first.

As part of this event and to celebrate the return of Verdansk, all players who log in to Call of Duty: Warzone following the Season 03 launch will unlock the Kilo 141 plus two Operators exclusively for use in Call of Duty: Warzone. Players whose Activision ID matches those who deployed to the original Verdansk map will also receive three additional items when logging in after the update: the “Blue Legacy” Contrails, “Coming Home” Parachute, and “Like We Never Left” Gun Screen.

For all the details on this Event, check out the Return to Verdansk Blog.
Event: Black Ops Tribute (MP, ZM, WZ)
Activation Dates: April 17 to May 1

Total Rewards: 17, including the Death Machine Scorestreak, Nail Gun Special Weapon, Close Shave Perk, and Thermite Lethal

Don’t miss out on this legendary tribute to Black Ops in an event stuffed with rewards that honor the history of the series.

Earn XP in any mode to progress the Event and earn Black Ops themed rewards. Black Ops 6 owners will receive additional rewards only available to use in Black Ops 6.

Earn cosmetic content and functional equipment, including the Nail Gun (Special Weapon), C9 10mm Auto 30-Round Mags (Attachment), Thermite (Lethal in Call of Duty: Warzone), Death Machine (Scorestreak in MP/Support in Zombies), Close Shave (MP Perk), an Emote, GobbleGums, and the fan-requested Operator, “John Black Ops”.

More in the Mid-Season: Look for more events and rewards throughout Season 03, including the Blaze of Glory Event and the Call of Duty Endowment Got Your Six Event. Expect more event coverage in the Season 03 Reloaded announcement.
Season 03 Battle Pass and BlackCell
Hudson and Mace Lead the Charge in the Season 03 Battle Pass

Memories are a powerful tool, and even the departed can change the course of history. The road back to Verdansk involves unlocking some core memories, as well as some unforgettable weaponry and new Operators. A flashback to agent Jason Hudson, bringing echoes of his frontline savvy, Hudson is unlockable by progressing within the Battle Pass. Joining him is Mace, the metal-faced mercenary, who will bring the war anywhere, anytime, for anyone, unlocked instantly upon Battle Pass purchase.

Purchase the Season 03 Battle Pass for 1,100 COD Points or the Season 03 Battle Pass Bundle for 2,400 COD Points to immediately unlock the Instant Rewards Page of the Battle Pass, including the following items:

• The new Mace Operator and “Mace BlackCell” Mace Skin for those who purchase BlackCell
• 10% Battle Pass XP Boost
• The “Day Ones” Legendary Weapon Sticker
• The “Package Received” Finishing Move

The “Marbled” Legendary Blueprint for the Saug SMG

The Season 03 Battle Pass includes over 110 pieces of unlockable content (excluding BlackCell) including free, earnable armaments; two new Base Weapons, the Monolithic Suppressor Attachment, and more. Check out the BlackCell, Battle Pass and Store Bundles blog prior to Season 03 launch for a closer look at what’s coming.
BlackCell Offerings

The new BlackCell Operator R0-Z3 arrives in an animated mantle and her signature mask along with her faithful hound, leading an awesome array of Season 03 BlackCell content. She is joined by a roster of teched out Operator Skins, sleek Weapon Blueprints, and sci-fi themed unlocks earned exclusively through BlackCell.

BlackCell owners can access the Season 03 Battle Pass via the exclusive BlackCell Page, instantly unlocking the following items:

• BlackCell Daily Challenges (MP, ZM, WZ, see below)
• 10% XP Boost
• 1,100 COD Points
• The “Martial Arts” Emote
• The “Energy Siphon” Mastercraft Blueprint for the XM4 Assault Rifle
• The “Goodest Boy” Companion Finishing Move
• The “BlackCell” Clan Tag (showcased in Lobbies and Winner’s Circles)
• The “R0-Z3” BlackCell Operator

BlackCell owners get access to page after page of additional exclusive rewards within the Season 03 Battle Pass, including:

• Ten BlackCell-exclusive skins for Mace (two skins), Hudson (two skins), Woods, Maya, Park, Marshall, Stone, and Toro.
• Six BlackCell-exclusive Weapon Blueprints for the Feng 82 (LMG), GPMG-7 (LMG), Tanto .22 (SMG), ASG-89 (Shotgun), HDR (Sniper Rifle), and the CR-56 AMAX (Assault Rifle).
• Over 130 item rewards (Battle Pass and BlackCell related) for those who fully complete the Season 03 BlackCell Battle Pass.

As usual, players who upgrade to BlackCell after purchasing the Battle Pass will also receive 1,100 COD Points back.

BlackCell Stackable XP Boost: Players who purchased BlackCell in a previous Black Ops 6 season and go on to purchase Season 03 BlackCell will earn a permanent 10% Player and Weapon XP Loyalty Bonus, now up to 20% for players who purchased Season 01 and Season 02 BlackCell.

NEW! Extra Daily Challenges: Players with BlackCell will also receive an additional Daily Challenge throughout Season 03 for Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone, giving even more chances to rake in the XP during your play sessions!
Operators
Season 03 and the return of Verdansk brings out six new Operators with plentiful combat experience in the area: The main three Operators include R0-Z3, who leads the BlackCell roster while Mace and Hudson headline the Battle Pass alongside a variety of other Operator Skins for both factions.
R0-Z3 (BlackCell, Crimson One, Launch)
“R0-Z3” Skin: BlackCell Instant Reward Page

R0-Z3 returns to claim her status as a top BlackCell operative working in Verdansk. You know the drill. No witnesses.
Hudson (Battle Pass, Rogue Black Ops, Launch)
“Hudson” and “Hudson BlackCell” Operator Skins: Battle Pass HVT, Page 2.

“Icebreaker” and “Icebreaker BlackCell” Operator Skins: Battle Pass HVT, Page 14.

Special Agent Jason Hudson, CIA operative, handler to Alex Mason, and KIA during Operation False Profit.
Mace (Battle Pass, Crimson One, Launch)
“Mace” and “Mace BlackCell” Operator Skins: Battle Pass Instant Reward Page

“Apocalypse King” and “Apocalypse King BlackCell” Operator Skins: Battle Pass Instant Reward Page, Battle Pass Page 12

The Special Forces Army Ranger turned PMC returns, ready to inflict serious damage on anyone who thinks they can best him in Verdansk.
John Black Ops (Event Reward for Black Ops 6 owners, In-Season)
“[REDACTED]” Operator Skin: Black Ops Tribute Event Reward

A mysterious Operator clad in a gray jump suit, sporting tactical goggles and helmet. Anonymous. Unassuming. Deadly.
Jay and Silent Bob (Bundles, Rogue Black Ops, In-Season)
Store Bundles

The iconic duo returns to loiter in front of the (Super) Store and cause trouble for passing Operators. Deploy in their classic look or as their comic book alter egos Bluntman and Chronic, arriving just in time to celebrate their favorite April holiday.
New Store Offerings
Check out some of the Bundles coming to the Store in Season 03. Look for more intel in the Season 03 BlackCell, Battle Pass, and Bundles blog arriving before launch.
Tracer Pack: Jay and Silent Bob

Bring some mischief to your matches with the “Jay” and “Silent Bob” Operator Skins, deploying with the “Doobie Wreck” LW3A1 Frostline Sniper Rifle and the “Golden Calf” Kompakt 92 SMG, both featuring Blue and Yellow Tracers and Smoke Death FX. For closer encounters, show them who owns the block with the “Gimme a Light” Finishing Move.

Celebrate the high life and take back what’s yours with the “Poppin’ Off” Emote, “Mooby’s” Weapon Charm, animated “In Sync” Calling Card, “Mooby Joint” Large Decal, and the animated “Snoochie Boochie” Emblem. There’s a new duo in town; they’ve been to Hollywood and now these two guys from Jersey are ready for the limelight of Call of Duty.
Tracer Pack: Bluntman and Chronic

The blunt-tastic heroes unite as their comic book alter egos. Deploy as “Bluntman” or “Chronic” with the choice of three doobie-themed Weapon Blueprints for their enjoyment: the “Bluntman Stuntman” Krig C Assault Rifle and “Chronic Unapologetic” Jackal PDW SMG with Pink and Purple Tracers and Joint Leaf Death FX, and the “Bong Staff” Bo Staff with Joint Leaf Death FX.

Straight from the Bluntcave’s arsenal, beat competition with the “Smoke You Out” Finishing Move and show your love for the chronic with the “Did that Happen?” Emote, animated “Joint Power” Calling Card, animated “Blunts Out, Suit Up” Emblem, and the “Doobage Duo” Spray.
Tracer Pack: Digital Dreamin’ Reactive Mastercraft Ultra Skin

Hone your gaming skills with top-of-the-line equipment headlined by the Ultra Mastercraft “Game Over” Assault Rifle for the new CR-56 AMAX, featuring Starstruck Tracers and VR Knockout Death FX along with the Monolithic Suppressor and a new inspect animation that morphs the weapon into a game console. Wield it as the “Pixel” Operator Skin equipped with a Reactive headset and augmented reality tattoos and the gamified “K.O.” Finishing Move.

Engage distant targets with the “Pixel Precise!” SVD Sniper Rifle, also featuring Starstruck Tracers and VR Knockout Death FX. Show them they’re not on your level with the “Eezee” Weapon Charm, animated “Monkey Business” Emblem, animated “It’s Over” Calling Card, “Not on My Level” Spray, “XD” Emote, and “Logging In” Loading Screen.
Other Incoming Bundles

Stay on the lookout for plenty of other exciting content arriving in the Season 03 Store, including the “Radwaste Reactive” Bundle (shown), the “Spectral Wolf Mastercraft” Bundle, the “Fanatic Rivalry” Bundle (shown) with two Operator Skins, the “Shattered Veil Reactive” Bundle, the “Arcade Whiz” Bundle (shown), and the “Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) United Force: Tracer Pack.” Get a closer look at the season’s upcoming Bundles and more in the Season 03 BlackCell, Battle Pass, and Store Bundle blog.

Prepare for Season 03 Now! Black Ops 6 Special Access, Verdansk Launch Sequence

Season 03 and the Return of Verdansk: April 2 9AM PT to April 3 9AM PT

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 03 launch is planned to roll out across two separate days:

Wednesday April 2, 9AM PT: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer, Zombies, and general content launches.

Thursday April 3, 9AM PT: Call of Duty: Warzone content launches.

Call of Duty: Warzone: Verdansk Launch Sequence

Be sure you preload both Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone content files hours ahead of launch, as there’s plenty of content for all players to enjoy, throughout this 24-hour period! Here’s a timeline of what to expect:

Wednesday April 2, 9:00AM PT

• Black Ops 6 Multiplayer, Zombies, and general content becomes accessible to all Premium players.
• Call of Duty: Warzone completely shuts down for 24 hours.
• Simultaneously, a 24-hour Multiplayer and Zombies Free Trial commences, available to everyone, including all Season 03 Premium content from these two game modes.
• This Free Trial unlocks it all, allowing you into all Season 03 Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Map and Zombies content, including the Firing Range MP Map and Shattered Veil Zombies Map!
• Season 03 Battle Pass and BlackCell content, including two free weapons within the Battle Pass, also become available.
• Additionally, the Kilo 141 Assault Rifle is unlocked for you to use, once you download the Call of Duty: Warzone game files and click on the updated game tile. Call of Duty: Warzone won’t be available until the next day, but the Kilo 141 will!

24-hours Countdown: Wednesday April 2, 9:01AM PT to Thursday April 3, 8:59AM PT

• A 24-hour “Countdown to Verdansk launch” timer now begins.
• Use these 24 hours wisely: This is the very best time to level up all preferred weapons you want to use in Verdansk!
• Obtain the Kilo 141 for free, optionally pop a couple of 2WXP tokens, and play Black Ops 6 content to unlock attachments and camos, via the Premium game or Free Trial.
• Get into the proper grindset: Complete Season 03 Battle Pass Pages (free or paid) to unlock two additional new base weapons; the CR-56 AMAX Assault Rifle (Battle Pass Page 6), and the HDR Sniper Rifle (Battle Pass Page 3).

Welcome Back to Verdansk: Thursday April 3, 9:00AM PT

• Stand by for your first return drop into Verdansk; departure is imminent!

• In-game messaging will direct you to the appropriate menus.

• Various rewards prior to your first match will be granted (and were detailed earlier in this Blog).

• Starting at 9:00AM PT, expect to access the Call of Duty: Warzone Lobby, to squad up, and return to Verdansk for the first time since December 2021.

FSR 4 Now Live in Black Ops 6!

FSR 4 is now live in Black Ops 6 on AMD Radeon RX 9070/9070XT graphics cards! Upgrade to the latest 25.3.1 Adrenalin Drivers and get ready to dive into the action with enhanced visuals in Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone. Experience the ultimate gameplay with stunning graphical quality and improved performance.

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Major Points of Interest: From Gora Dam to the Zordaya Prison Complex, Verdansk in Season 03 receives an in-depth visual tour, with commentary describing each major POI, along with any updates the location has received.

Prisoner of War Zone: An inspection of the three different Gulag Showers variants, all identical to the originals, from the rock-throwing rivals along the upper cell blocks to the cracked tiles of the arenas themselves.

Unmarked Areas: A further graphical showcase across Verdansk: A visual tour of the minor points of interest you remember, from Fire Stations to Burger Towns, as well as the unique POIs scattered across the map.
Overview: Where We Dropping?
Go back to where it all began. Welcome back to Verdansk.

From long-missed hot drop zones of Superstore, Hospital and Storage Town to the familiar foothills surrounding Military Base and Quarry, there’s a great deal of tactical knowledge to remember from your past times in Verdansk. Before your return to the original, back-to-basics gameplay that Season 03 Verdansk delivers, here’s an in-depth recon reminiscence to jog a memory or two, starting with a clean and fully annotated Tac-Map:

Note: Before you tour the map, ensure you’re up to date with all Season 03 content by checking out the following blogs prior to the season launch:

Read This Now: Return to Verdansk

Read This Now: Verdansk Tac-Atlas

March 27: Season 03 Announcement (Multiplayer, Zombies, General Content Intel)

March 28: Updates to Ricochet: Anti-Cheat™ and security updates

April 2: Battle Pass, BlackCell and Store Bundles Blog

Then make sure you preload the game prior Black Ops 6’s Season 03 launch on April 2, which comes with a 24-hour Free Trial featuring all premium content available to everyone, and the launch of Verdansk and Call of Duty: Warzone on April 3! All the details you need to know are later in this blog.
Verdansk: Major Points of Interest
Dam

CAPTION: Gora Dam: Gain the high ground at the Dam complex, the only area of Verdansk still iced over. Expect a frosty reception as you traverse the large dominant dam structures that provide elevational advantages and excellent views across much of the rest of the map.

While there are interior Ascenders from the tunnels inside the lower generator complex up to the sluice gate towers either side of the Dam wall, the parked helicopter is perhaps the most versatile way to get around this facility. Also check the thick ice behind the Dam. Is that the faint outline of a submarine you can see below the surface? No, it isn’t. Though that rumor is still likely to persist.
Military Base

Arklov Peak Military Base: On the upper plateau below the northern mountains sits a large Military Base that has seen recent action. Featuring a runway; numerous numbered hangars; a maze of barracks, warehouses, and storage areas; and a Killhouse training yard, there’s much to discover (and loot) in these parts.
Quarry

Karst River Quarry: Mining the vast Arklov range for various rocks and minerals since 1961, the Quarry is a vast complex of interconnecting warehouses, refineries, dirt roads, rail lines, yards filled with weighty cubes of stone, and… secrets.
Airport

Verdansk International Airport: Likely a dangerous and active combat zone, Airport features long-range sniping opportunities at the Control Tower, a long underground roadway, vast terminal buildings, and a large Airport Maintenance Hangar complex. Though giant concrete jacks dot the runway in greater numbers than before, this is still a risky place to venture into without a proper game plan.
Storage Town

Storage Town: A bona fide hot drop, this is a maze of over 30 garage structures with six alleyways running north to south and three alleys running east to west. Among this collection of self-storage garages are military tents and a few small brick or metal container offices. Every structure but one is a single level and has a roof you can climb on using nearby scenery.

These tight combat corridors result in ambushes being a frequent occurrence. Venture east to visit the last remaining farmsteads in this zone, and south to the infamous swimming pool.
Superstore

Atlas Superstore: A vast commercial structure sits just south of the Airport, and it’s the default hot drop for Operators both veteran and new; you’ll be landing on the roof or trying to parachute through the back window like a pro in no time. Superstore has a distinctive blue and yellow logo, two huge signs at each entrance, and a mazelike interior, making it an excellent place to commandeer, but not one you’d want to get lost in.
TV Station

BCH TV Station: Once serving the surrounding communities with quality programming and hard-hitting news, TV Station is in ruins, though it tends to attract Operators with its caches of loot. TV Station is a key strategic point to hold, with its multi-tiered roof, mazelike interior, and excellent defensive potential.
Boneyard

Zhokov Boneyard: This is the place where planes go to decompose: A sprawling cemetery of airline fuselage sections, hangars, and warehouses where aircraft parts were stripped and sold to the highest bidder. Explore this massive airplane mausoleum using the numbered floodlight poles to situate yourself. Note the walled central area inside the Boneyard with the helipad; known as “Scrapyard”.
Train Station

Verdansk Train Station: The main concourse is imposing Greek Revival building with an impressive façade, domed roof, and ornate ticket hall. Breach this via the pavement steps close to the Metro entrance. Between the two (currently inaccessible) skybridges and covered steps to the northeast and southwest is the main train platform. Two main hallways through the main station building are accessible – just as they were five years ago – but the interior mezzanine, stairs and shopping mall is currently sealed until Mid-Season.
Hospital

Verdansk Hospital: The main hospital structure has recently seen conflict and chaos, and you can add to it if you spot the helicopter and use its rotors to mow down rival Operators across the rooftops. The ten-level tower is the easiest landmark in the area to distinguish – partly because one of the upper floors is on fire – and the main hospital building below and connected by a skybridge has interior wards and surgery rooms to explore.
Stadium

Verdansk Stadium (Acropolis National Arena): Before a dark-suited member of Shadow Company opened the massive skylight with a distinct lack of subtlety in Modern Warfare 2019 Season 05, the Acropolis National Arena was a giant structure with a curved rooftop favoring long-range campers, and a large ground concourse along with entrances to subterranean parking. The current stadium interior is sealed. But for how long?
Lumber

Gorengard Lumber Yard: The edge of the forest wilderness east of Karst River is home to the once-thriving Gorengard Lumber Factory. A scattering of outbuildings offering pre-cut lumber, logs, and rail transportation is now a great place to get away from it all; either to stock up before venturing into more active combat zones, or on the way to Farmland or the wilds further north.
Downtown

Downtown Tavorsk District: The main financial, parliamentary, design, arts, and entertainment districts combine into a once-thriving Downtown. The architecture is as varied as the loot you’ll be picking up. The large-scale urban landscape features the most variation in both horizontal and vertical combat, dominated by the infamous SKN Broadcast Tower (get your steps in by climbing the 16-story interior stairwell), City Hall (with the action centered around the half-circle of entrance pillars), and Museum (a large brutalist structure with a rooftop favored by snipers).
Farmland

Krovnik Farmland: A vast swathe of arable land has been farmed for centuries but has been left abandoned due to the recent conflagration. Barns, cottages, orchards and fallow fields await, along with swift violence. The three old wooden windmills are the unofficial landmark of the northwestern edge of this area, which meanders through pastures, dotted farmsteads, fields of baled hay, all the way to the foothills of Prison.
Promenade

Barakett Promenade: The old East and West Promenade POIs have been combined (on your Tac-Map, but not during Infil) into a single main arterial avenue linking the more rural areas of southwest Verdansk to the once-bustling fairground and Ferris wheel adjacent to the Gora River channel and Downtown, with the Train Station bisecting both Promenades. This divided highway was a bustling hive of commerce. Now the stores, tenement blocks, and open markets sit empty.
Hills

Novi Grazna Hills: The low coastal hills offer views across the map and the POI stretches from the Kart Racing Track (west) all the way to the mouth of the Gora River. Dotted residential tracts, one half-built, encroach the Coastal Memorial. Of all the POIs, Hills has changed the most, with an entirely new stretch of rocky beach and the shallow coastal waters of the Kastovian Sea now accessible. Skulk below the cliffs and use the cliff trails and wooden lookout decks to tactically gain the upper hand.
Park

Tavorsk Park: A small coastal recreational area now sits abandoned, with closed kiosks and drained fountains. A concrete memorial silently watches over this once-vibrant park. Close by is the floodgates at the mouth of the Gora River, the Kastovian Sea with access to Operators seeking aquatic adventures, and impressive subterranean surprises if you manage to (eventually) open Bunker 10 and discover all its secrets….
Port

City of Verdansk Port: The ten dockside cranes, rusting monolithic guardians at the mouth of the Karst River, are your visual cues when heading for the main cargo port. This is a concrete maze of container stacks, crane tracks, checkpoints, processing buildings, fuel depots, and overpass, and a shipping office best described as “Vacant”.
Prison

Zordaya Prison Complex: Constructed in medieval times. Perfected as a place of torture and lament: Prison is a stronghold of cells, yards, and gulag showers where the majority of combat rivalry is settled. Roam the outskirts of this ominous building as the coastal marshland has new trenches to explore. Then prepare for elevated combat across the battlements, down into the cell block tower, past the main Gulag, and out the overflow pipe.
Prisoner of War Zone: Gulag Showers

Fail at victory the first time during a match, and you’re sent to the infamous Prison Showers Gulag, for a 1v1 confrontation with the victor redeploying. As with the original Verdansk, all three Gulag variants are returning, along with the optional, raucous rock-throwing from the cellblocks above.

Gulag (Variant 1): The only variant not completely symmetrical, with a U-shaped central shower block.

Gulag (Variant 2): A wider central area with increased maneuverability, featuring two opposing shower blocks.

Gulag (Variant 3): The central area is dominated by two curved shower block sections, and more cover.
Unmarked Points of Interest
Remember these places from your past?

Get ready to revisit the smaller, but just as memorable areas across Verdansk, including those outside the boundaries of the main named POIs. Some of your fiercest firefights are likely to have centered around these instantly recognizable smaller locations, many likely to be stocked with high value loot or other advantages. Below, we’ve gathered some of the most notable. And infamous….
Public Building Landmarks

Police Station (Top-left): Storm the interior armory, drop in via that handy roof hatch, and look for the parked ATV.

Pharmacy (Top-right): Grab medical supplies at the blue and pitched-roof pharmacy with a nickname more associated a popular breakfast restaurant chain.

Metro (Bottom-left): Though all the Metro entrances are available across the map – including those added during Modern Warfare 2019’s live seasons – there are no plans to open the Fast Travel system.

Fire Station (Bottom-right): Still the best place to grab a “Bertha” truck. Just watch for snipers in the watch tower.
Public Building Landmarks (Continued)

Public House (Top-left): Almost totally sealed from the outside, with a lot of heavy wood and booths and a kitchen on the inside. Does the expertly timed jump trick from the open patio umbrellas onto the exterior balcony still work?

Gas Stations (Top-right): Head to the low roof to survey your surroundings, and to go prone in a pinch, and come here to pick up an all-terrain vehicle, but there’s no need to stop for repairs and gas for your rides; that game mechanic isn’t in Verdansk.

Banks (Bottom-left): Big green buildings could be the place for valuable loot, and the crenelated roof wall offers sniping peeking opportunities.

Burger Towns, Gun Stores, and Tenement Blocks (Bottom-right): Lozoff Pass has it all, including examples of infamous interior stairwell and ranged-roof combat around the apartment building, with loot and concealment opportunities available within the Burger Town and Gun Store.
Unmarked POIs (Northwest Mountains)

The various hamlets known as “Blocs” are dotted across the northern wooded foothills, and feature dwellings in various stages of dilapidation, a rickety railway bridge, impressive views from the tops of comms towers, and giant concrete memorials where you’re likely to find transport as well as an ambush.
Unmarked POIs (North and Northeast)

Exploration close to the Karst River Quarry brings you to various out-of-the-way places, including a Loading Yard, the Crash Site, various wooded compounds in Bloc 14, and remote but strategically important huntsman’s hide towers.
Unmarked POIs (Northeast Wilderness)

The wilderness south of Quarry still features frozen tundra and an illegally parked bus (Top-right), and at lower altitudes, a WHP Camp (Top-left) with overwatch possibilities when viewing Stadium to the south. Meanwhile at Bloc 14, the mechanic’s bay garage (Bottom-left) indicates less visual glare when viewing the outdoors from inside. Finally, a reconnoiter wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Grandma’s House (Bottom-right).
Unmarked POIs (Western Verdansk)

The western edge of the map features low foothills and a shipping yard just below the windfarm (Top-right). But the largest collection of vehicular scrap outside of Boneyard is a little further south in the Junkyard (Top-left). There are also Bunkers to explore (Bottom-right), though they seem to be locked… for the moment. Venture southwest to the Kart Racing Track (Bottom-left), a likely spot for an ATV and new access down to the coastal waters.
Unmarked POIs (Central Verdansk)

From the remains of the local swimming pool (Bottom-left) and Old Farmstead (Top-right) that provides treacherous movement opportunities from Storage Town to Superstore, it’s time to remember your preferred routes across the map. Utilize any piece of cover you can, from the Hobo Carriage (Top-left) just east of Hangars, to the collection of fuel vats just south of Airport Maintenance (Bottom-right), the latter earning a nickname a little too rude to mention in this Blog.
Unmarked POIs (Central Verdansk, continued)

On the wooded hills overlooking Hospital where a Streamer was once run over by his own Cargo Truck is a small hut and radio mast; usually occupied, more often than not (Top-left). West of Train Station, the view from an interior carriage shows the refined and improved draw distances (Top-right). But the twin tenements of Torsk Bloc (Bottom-left) and the surroundings south of Superstore, including the Graveyard, are where power positions can be claimed. As well as getting a brutal stairs workout to reach the top of the Bloc.
Unmarked POIs (Central and Eastern Verdansk)

As you move across various major POIs like Stadium, it’s beneficial to plot a course through the surrounding areas, like the fumigation warehouse and Bloc 6 (Top row). Or you can hole up in the wilderness close to the unfrozen Karst River and Bloc 18 (Bottom-left). Further downstream is the old Fishing Hut (Bottom-right) on the edge of the concrete river basin, a common place to see hapless squads eliminated trying to reposition during a late circle collapse.
Unmarked POIs (Southern Verdansk)

Along the southern edge of Verdansk, the Kastovian Sea has become accessible to Operators, and the shoreline (Top-left) with its steep paths and viewing decks has creating new, but usually not match-changing opportunities for maneuvering. Further inland are the dotted dwellings across Novi Grazna Hills (Top-right), with some remote homesteads being an optimal place to seek cover. Further east, the small military storage depot adjacent to Port (Bottom-left) is now one of the entrances to the newly dug marsh trenches that meander all the way to the base of Prison, offering a respite of cover. South of the Prison, the seldom-visited cove and rugged coastal offers Operators a fair share of new surprises….
Prepare for Season 03 Now! Verdansk Launch Sequence
Important Intel: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer, Zombies, and General game content drops a day early on Wednesday April 2, 9AM PT. Call of Duty: Warzone content launches 24 hours later, on Thursday April 3, 9AM PT.

Free Trial: Play All of Black Ops 6 During 24-Hour Countdown: Pre-load the game, then access Black Ops 6 as a premium player or via a Free Trial with the entire Season 03 premium game accessible for 24 hours, allowing you to grind out some of the new weapons, including the Kilo 141, CR-56 AMAX, and HDR.

Welcome Home: At around 9AM PT on April 3rd, expect to access the Call of Duty: Warzone lobby, squad up, and return to Verdansk on PC for the first time since December 2021.
Season 03 and the Return of Verdansk: April 2 9AM PT to April 3 9AM PT
Prior to the March 27 Season 03 Announcement Blog and Roadmap detailing all new Multiplayer, Zombies, and general content shared with Call of Duty: Warzone, we can confirm that the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 03 launch is planned to roll out across two separate days:

Wednesday April 2, 9AM PT: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer, Zombies, Battle Pass, and general content launches.

Thursday April 3, 9AM PT: Call of Duty: Warzone content launches.
Verdansk Launch Sequence

Be sure you preload both Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone content files in the hours before launch, as there’s plenty of content for all players to enjoy throughout this 24-hour period! Here’s a timeline of what to expect:
Wednesday April 2, 9:00AM PT

• Black Ops 6 Multiplayer, Zombies, Battle Pass, BlackCell, and general content becomes accessible to all Premium players.
• Call of Duty: Warzone completely shuts down for 24-hours.
• Simultaneously, a 24-hour Multiplayer and Zombies Free Trial commences, available to everyone, including all Season 03 Premium content from these two game modes.
• This Free Trial unlocks it all; allowing you into every Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Map and all Zombies content, including everything from Season 03 (revealed tomorrow)!
• Season 03 Battle Pass and BlackCell content, including two free weapons within the Battle Pass, also become available.
• Additionally, the Kilo 141 Assault Rifle is unlocked for you to use, once you download the Call of Duty: Warzone game files and click on the updated tile. Call of Duty: Warzone won’t be available until the next day, but the Kilo 141 will!

24-hours Countdown: Wednesday April 2, 9:01AM PT to Thursday April 3, 8:59AM PT

• A 24-hour “Countdown to Verdansk launch” timer now begins.
• Use these 24 hours wisely: This is the very best time to level up all preferred weapons you want to use in Verdansk!
• Obtain the Kilo 141 for free, optionally pop a couple of 2WXP tokens, and play Black Ops 6 content to unlock attachments and camos, via the Premium game or Free Trial.
• Get into the proper Grindset: Complete Season 03 Battle Pass Pages (free or paid) to unlock two additional new base weapons; the CR-56 AMAX Assault Rifle, and the HDR Sniper Rifle.

Welcome Home: Thursday April 3, 8:45AM PT to 9:00AM PT

• Stand by for your first return drop into Verdansk; departure is imminent!
• In-game messaging will direct you to the appropriate menus.
• Various rewards prior to your first match will be granted (and were detailed earlier in this Blog).
• At around 9:00AM PT, expect to access the Call of Duty: Warzone Lobby, to squad up, and return to Verdansk for the first time since December 2021.

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Welcome home.

The original, Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale experience returns as Verdansk arrives for players to dive into at the start of Season 03! This is a return to the game’s initial Battle Royale roots, with back-to-basics gameplay, an authentic rebuilding of the Big Map, along with an impressive number of quality-of-life improvements.

In this highly detailed blog, we break down the rebuilding process of Verdansk, a lengthy showcase of the game’s features, the host of modes, event rewards, and initial weapon details, as well as how to prepare for launch. Separate to this blog is the Tour of Verdansk, a visual recon of all the major Points of Interest, as well as smaller, but still important locations you’ll remember from your past drops.

Note: Ensure you’re up to date with all Season 03 content by checking out the following blogs:

Read This Now: Tour of Verdansk

Read This Now: Verdansk Tac-Atlas

March 27: Season 03 Announcement (Multiplayer, Zombies, General Content Intel)

March 28: Updates to Ricochet: Anti-Cheat™ and security updates

April 2: Battle Pass, BlackCell and Store Bundles Blog

Then make sure you preload the game prior Black Ops 6’s Season 03 launch on April 2, which comes with a 24-hour Free Trial featuring all premium content available to everyone, and the launch of Verdansk and Call of Duty: Warzone on April 3! All the details you need to know are later in this blog.
Part 1: Rebuilt from the Ground Up. Just as you Remember it*
Familiar, Enhanced, and Improved: Verdansk is rebuilt from the ground up meticulously recreated with a variety of light adjustments and quality-of-life improvements.

Examples You Need to Know: Expect intel on some of the exact one-to-one map duplications, enhanced details on structures and draw distances, additional cosmetic details, improved access along steep slopes and across buildings, and more.

Combat on the Kastovian Coast: Get ready for engagements along the southern cliffs; the newly accessible coast and shoreline trenches are detailed.

When Verdansk returns on April 3, 2025, players who dropped in five years previously on March 10, 2020, should instantly recognize this as the original Big Map Call of Duty: Warzone experience.

This version of Verdansk has been painstakingly rebuilt from the ground up to give you the very best battle royale experience possible. That experience balances the immersion, adjusted movement mechanics, and the signature gameplay you remember from the original Call of Duty: Warzone with one overriding goal: To relive the classic and nostalgic Verdansk map we all remember.

From exploring the rugged wilderness of the northern villages, Military Base and Quarry, to the first time landing at Superstore or Hospital, to surviving your first 1v1 prison Gulag, a great deal of work has gone into making Verdansk as exact, detailed, and authentic an update as possible.

In the most basic terms, this version of Verdansk is 95% a rebuilt version of Verdansk in 2020, with around five percent of the map’s landscape receiving light adjustments and quality-of-life improvements. Veteran players remembering back to Modern Warfare 2019 Seasons should think of Verdansk in Season 03 as the map that dropped in March 2020, with a few elements from that game’s later seasons added – like the Metro Station entrances – and a variety other map changes scheduled across future seasons…

The separate Recon Tour Blog of Verdansk’s famous Points of Interest (click here to read it), and the accompanying descriptions in that blog should be all the intel you need to understand how faithful this version of the map is.
Familiar. Enhanced. And Improved: It’s the Little Things

The look and feel of Season 03 Verdansk falls into one of three categories:

• Familiar: The map is rebuilt to be the same as the original map you remember. This is around 95% of the play space.
• Enhanced: Just the same as the Verdansk 2020 map with beneficial adjustments.
• Improved: New elements within an existing area based on the current game designed with quality-of-life upgrades in mind.

Let’s take a moment to look at some specific visual examples of these adjustments. Remember these are mostly very subtle and designed to be beneficial without influencing the map’s original combat flow.

Note: If the following examples include comparison screenshots, images of the original Verdansk (taken in February 2020) are on the left, and Season 03 Verdansk (taken in March 2025) are on the right, as indicated on each image. Otherwise, consider all imagery to be from the current version of Verdansk.
Example 1 (Comparison): Familiar Facsimiles

FAMILIAR: For the vast majority of the map, structures, roadways, and scenery are a one-to-one duplication, as shown in the two examples (above). Both this exterior section of Karst River Quarry (Top) and the interior of Superstore (Bottom) are pretty much identical, aside from improved interior lighting and renumbering of the checkout area.
Example 2 (Comparison): Enhanced Topography

ENHANCED: Top: Certain structures – like this Fire Station – have received a detail pass. Bottom: Grazna Bridge (west of TV Station) shows Gora River is no longer frozen, though the water is only ankle-deep. This ground thaw extends across most of the map, and changes how you hear enemy footsteps as they splash through water rather than crunch through ice. Also look through the bridge arch to compare the understated improvements to the draw distance at longer ranges.
Example 3 (Comparison): Enhanced Detail

ENHANCED: Top: Rummage around in Storage Town, and you’ll discover a variety of subtle cosmetic details added, including weeds on the garage roofs and ground, reflective puddles, additional electrical pipework and other minor additions. Bottom: In the western foothills, Bunker 02 has enhanced and climbable outcrops, extra detail along the combat zone perimeter, and longer-range visibility.
Example 4 (Comparison): Improved Access

IMPROVED: Top: The Verdansk Police Stations – like this one close to Airport Maintenance – have received art and clarity adjustments. Examples include the three left-most top-floor windows which are now openings, and more illuminating interior lighting.

Bottom: Back at Storage Town, the roof of Building 3 is now less of an unfair power position as a ladder has been added to the exterior balcony. Again, a very minor adjustment, but one that enables Operators to reach many of the places that only parachutes could be used to get to.
Example 5 (Season 03 Verdansk): Enhanced Details Everywhere

ENHANCED: Visit familiar locations, like Gora Dam (Top-left), and you may find small improvements, like a jetty over the ice, which doesn’t appear to take the weight of a truck. Or navigate through the car dealership close to Airport (Top-right), as the exterior sign has fallen, creating a ramp to the upper interior. A favorite hot-drop are Hangars (Bottom), which features some slightly repositioned cargo planes to aid Operators rushing the tarmac, while the main airport runway itself has a few additional concrete jacks to use as cover.
Example 6 (Season 03 Verdansk): Coast; the new Southern Shoreline, Bunker 09 Switchbacks

IMPROVED: Running west to east along the southern edge of Hills, now that swimming is possible, access to the Kastovian Sea has opened up and a new shoreline can be traversed, all the way from the southwestern edge of the map (south of the Kart Racing Track) all the way east to the Prison. Along the way are trails up the cliffs, as well as wooden viewing platforms (Top row) allowing a quick ascent from the water as Ascenders appear in the game.

Cross the mouth of Karst River by Docks, and when you reach the marshland to the southeast, you’ll discover a set of trenches (Bottom-left). When you’re finally in the Prison grounds, a new set of pathway switchbacks has been carved into the cliffs above Bunker 09 (Bottom-right), all built to aid in map traversal.
Verdansk Recon Tour: Access Granted!
For much more details on the topography of the map, consult the Tour of Verdansk Blog, and explore 19 spectacular main Points of Interest, as well as a host of other memorable places you’ll be visiting. Click here to see and read more. For now, let’s take a first glimpse at some of these locations:

(Clockwise from Top-left) It’s time to start planning your first game-winning match: Some favorite hot-drops include the top of the Gora Dam, the roof of Hospital, the infamous Atlas Superstore, and the more remote Karst River Quarry.

(Clockwise from Top-left) Battle across familiar territory as Train Station, Gora Dam complex, Scrapyard (within the Zhokov Boneyard) and Airport are all just as you remember them, and all viable places to battle through as you focus on victory.

(Clockwise from Top-left) Towers, tenement blocks, chaos, and concrete: The biggest POI of all, Downtown Tavorsk District is just as you remember it, allowing for match-winning strategies you’ve already planned for. Gold lions guard the bank, the museum sits ready for rooftop sniping, and the infamous SKN Comm Tower is still on fire.
Getting Granular: It’s All in the Details

Now that you’ve seen a variety of the limited and extremely subtle adjustments and quality-of-life improvements to the map, here’s a general summary of what to expect across Season 03 Verdansk as a whole:

• Trees aren’t in precisely the same exact positions as they were in the original map.
• Any parked vehicle that aren’t drivable now look much more like smoldering wreckage, ensuring players can easily distinguish immovable automobiles from the Cargo Truck, LTV, and other accessible vehicles.
• One of the biggest changes is the ability to swim, which wasn’t originally possible. The southern combat zone has been extended out into the Kastovian Sea, and the coastline is now accessible. However, this isn’t critical to gameplay, and none of the rest of the map requires swimming.
• Some of the more unforgiving areas of steep and rocky terrain have been adjusted so that mantling and traversal maneuvers are easier, and “goat trails” are a little more prominent.
• Telephone and electrical poles have been slightly shortened in some locations to enable easier parachute landing.
• Other traversal points or areas that disadvantaged some players have been given minor adjustments, allowing routes to rooftops that may have originally been accessible only by parachute. This includes the addition of newly positioned ladders.
• Doors can be barged through, are usually double hinged (they swing open in both directions) and can be shot or blown open or closed.
• While Ascenders weren’t in the original Verdansk launch (they were originally added at Season 5 of Modern Warfare 2019) and aren’t planned to arrive until later into Season 03 in Battle Royale matches, these have been test-fitted to numerous buildings to enable players to reach otherwise difficult-to-reach rooftops, in preparation for them to return to the game mode. These aren’t the original “A” frame shape, but the newer “L” shape with current mechanics allowing for much faster traversal from the zip line to rooftop. Available in Plunder at launch, they’re scheduled to be bolted to the rooftops and overhangs you remember from the original Verdansk. Read more in the Features section of this blog.
• The lighting of the exterior map, the draw-distance at range, general visibility and “haze” of the map has been adjusted to enhance clarity and minimize glare.
• The lighting of interiors has been adjusted to favor more immediate spotting of enemy Operators, and the glare between exiting and entering interiors has been reduced. Or to put it another way, “minimizing the advantage of hiding in dark corners wearing a Roze skin.”
• Detail art passes and scenery enhancements have been added for areas that can benefit from it, such as additional exterior details to the Fire Stations, and extra detritus along the riverbanks. This also extends to some new, additional scattered wreckage players can use as cover.
• The HUD compass text font at the top of the screen indicating the name of the location you’re at has been updated to match the current graphical user interface.
• The user interface has been simplified, as detailed later in this blog.

Part 2: Season 03: Call of Duty: Warzone Features
Verdansk is Back… to Basics: Featuring authentic, back-to-basics gameplay with the latest in fan-favorite mechanics, there’s a wide variety of features returning or incoming to the game.

Omnimovement adjustments: Fine-tuning has been made to bring movement more in line with what players experienced in the early days of Call of Duty: Warzone.

Like We Never Left: 150 players. The original announcer. Shooting during freefall. Original Infil cinematics. All before you hit the ground running!

Original Game Mechanics: Original Supply Boxes, Floating Loot, Armor Satchels and Buy Station menus, coupled with current Loadouts and Perks, with High Value Loot Zones across the map where some premium loot resides.

A Retro Refresh: In-game loot gets a retro refresh, Thermite is back, while Contracts, In-Match Public Events, Field Upgrades and Killstreaks are back to basics: Verdansk in 2020 basics.

Cargo Truck. Heli. And More: The return of the helicopter, and four ground vehicles all rebalanced to ensure steering and handling keeps to the spirit of the original iteration of the game.

All Gas, No Brakes: Circle Collapse mechanics are just how you remember them from five years ago with Loadout Drops at the second and fifth circles. So-called endgame “dead zones” have been minimized.

Going Up in the World: Exterior Ascenders are coming to Verdansk, but later in the season in Battle Royale Modes, after the original March 2020 gameplay mechanics are employed (before Ascenders came to the game). Rooftop exploits however, are mitigated.

Verdansk Opens Up: As Season 03 progresses, expect the first Points of Interest to open up. This is just the start of the map adjustments you can expect over the multiple seasons to come. Explore areas both topside and below ground, drop onto a moving train, and uncover [[REDACTED]] and more at Mid-Season.

QOL Updates: A variety of quality-of-life updates also hits Call of Duty: Warzone, including Squad Redeploys at Buy Stations, Attachment description at Weapon Inspects, detailed Death recaps in game, and, coming later in the season, a HUD flag so you know exactly when your Loadout is available to buy.

Secrets of Verdansk: There are more revelations, Easter Eggs, and hidden clues to [[REDACTED]] than ever before, across Season 03 and beyond.
Overview: Verdansk is Back!
“Ruck up! You’re headed to the war zone!”

With the arrival of the most important map in Call of Duty: Warzone’s history, this has resulted in the return of many fan-favorite features; numerous “back to basics” gameplay elements that harken back to the very first iteration of the game, along with the latest in current and fan-favorite mechanics, all without sacrificing what made Verdansk so special in the first place.
Call of Duty: Warzone Omnimovement Adjustments (Launch)

The introduction of Black Ops 6's Omnimovement has been a major steppingstone for the game, establishing a new foundation for player movement. Initially, Call of Duty: Warzone adopted movement values directly from Multiplayer with good intent, but adjustments are needed to better align with the unique demands of Call of Duty: Warzone’s map and engagement styles.

Season 03 serves as an opportunity to fine-tune player movement by slightly scaling back some of the speed increases introduced over the past several months. These adjustments bring movement more in line with what players experienced in the early days of Call of Duty: Warzone.

Additionally, changes are being made to omni-sprint speed scaling and slide friction to address the strength of strafe engagements while preserving the feel of sprint-strafe reloading and general movement.
Player Count, Infil and Shooting During Freefall (Launch)
150 Players, Original Announcer, Original Cinematics, Shoot During Infil (Launch)

150 Players: Battle Royale returns to Verdansk with large-scale, battle-tested Operator player counts to match the original experience. Those hot drops will never have felt hotter, and 30 additional rivals ensure you have targets to acquire all the way to the final circle.

Original Announcer: Radioing in from the joint operations base, the original Announcer – sometimes known as “UK Team Leader” with a similar accent to Captain Price – is back, and so is the jostling for position before the drop out of the original cargo plane over Verdansk.

Shooting During Freefall: On your way down from an Infil (or return to action after success in the Gulag, drop from a Heli, or airborne descent from a high building), you’re able to switch between the gentle glide of a parachute to a freefall plummet, which is optimal if you want to clear the skies of enemies also dropping in: Shooting During Freefall is back! Draw your starting weapon – the 9mm PM Pistol – and eliminate foes, or cause some damage before facing them on the ground!

Infil and Exfil Cinematics: At Infil, expect to step out from the bay of a giant cargo plane that looms out of the clouds, and for those Operators skilled enough, expect the classic Exfil helicopter to drop a rope for a final escape from the encroaching gas, once all threats are neutralized. Then figuratively press “F” to pay respects to the defeated squads you dominated on your path to match victory!
Crates, Armor Satchel, Looting, Loadouts, High Value Loot Zones (Launch, Mid-Season)
Original Supply Box Colors, Original Floating Loot, Original Armor Satchel (Launch)

Original Supply Box Colors: Once you’re on the ground, it’s time to loot: You’re likely to hear the familiar “original hum” of a Supply Box before you see one. The crates themselves are the original ones; the gray-colored regular crates and more legendary orange crates, along with special supply crates with yellow markings that are accessed during Scavenger Contracts.

Original Floating Loot: As expected, ground loot – whether found at a Buy Station, Supply Crate, or after inspecting a downed foe – is color-coded based on rarity and now springs out of a crate in a variety of directions and floats a few inches off the ground, just as it did originally.

Current Reusable Supply Box: The darker blue Supply Boxes that are refilled as the match progresses are also available across Verdansk.

Original Armor Satchel: The original Armor Satchel – first added during Season 03 Reloaded of Modern Warfare 2019 – is also back, enabling eight Armor Plates to be carried instead of the normal five without the Satchel. The Armor Satchel is found in Supply Crates or as ground loot.

The original Armor Satchel takes the place of the current Armor Satchel. All other Satchel types (the Ammo Satchel) are removed, allowing for as close an original Verdansk experience as possible.
Current Loot Pool, Current Loot User Interface, Current Loadouts (Launch)
Current Loot Pool: Expect the type of loot you find on the ground, from fallen enemies, and in crates to be based on the selection of armaments you can choose from currently in Call of Duty: Warzone. This includes Weapons (Primary, Pistol, Melee), Tacticals, and Lethals. See below for the available Field Upgrades and Killstreaks, which are based on those available originally.

Current Loot User Interface: Each item you look at has the current GUI system applied to it, allowing for simple, at-a-glance information and rarity value with attachments for rarer blueprint weapons.

Current Loadouts and Perks: Before Infil to Verdansk, you’re able to create multiple Custom Loadouts as normal to use in-match, with the full selection of MWII, MWIII, and BO6 weapons and equipment. This includes Weapons (Primary, Pistol, Melee), Tacticals, Lethals, three Perks, and a Wildcard.
Call of Duty: Warzone Verdansk Credits
Call of Duty®: Warzone™ Verdansk Credits: Beenox, Raven Software and High Moon Studios. Additional support from Activision Shanghai, Activision Central Tech, Sledgehammer Games and Treyarch. Original map design by Infinity Ward.

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(*Verdansk is just as you remember it, but with a few caveats detailed in the blog above)

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High Value Loot Zones (Launch, Mid-Season)

Introduced during Modern Warfare III and now coming to Verdansk, recognizable Points of Interest across the map may be identified as “High Value Loot Zones.” Get there before the enemy and you’ll be rewarded with higher tier loot than normal, with gear sometimes related to the type of POI it appears in. Watch out though; the entire lobby may be on their way to claim it too!

This looting meta also gets a significant update at mid-season, as additional Zones within named POIs begin to appear across Verdansk.
Buy Stations (Launch, Mid-Season)
Original Buy Station Inventory, Original Buy Station Placement (Launch)

It’s time to retrain your muscle memory and remember where all the Verdansk Buy Stations appeared, as these equipment hubs appear semi-randomly across Verdansk in the same places they spawned originally. Near the Comms Tower just south of TV Station? In the parking lot of Superstore? These are just two of the placements from the dozens of possible Buy Station locations. Expect a subset of the total Buy Station placements to appear during each match.

Interact with a Buy Station, and you’ll discover it’s pretty much identical to the original inventory interface, even down to the vertical list of purchases (with the Equipment type under the name, and icons added for quicker visualization). The actual inventory you can purchase has also been scaled back to match that of the original Verdansk; the only Balloons you can buy now are Plunder-related!

Also note there’s additional Buy Station items to buy in Plunder, mimicking those in the original game mode.
Current: Specialist Perk (Mid-Season)
One of the most important items of all from the current iteration of the game is set to be added into Buy Station inventories at the Season 03 Reloaded update. Perhaps it’s also hidden elsewhere…?
Equipment: General, Tacticals and Lethals (Launch, Mid-Season)
Current Call of Duty: Warzone Equipment (Launch)

As part of your preferred Loadouts, the choices of Tactical and Lethal Equipment span across multiple Call of Duty games (MWII, MWIII, and BO6), based on the selection currently available in Call of Duty: Warzone.
Equipment: Retro Refresh (Launch)
Munitions and Equipment available as “floating loot” takes the appearance of items you remember originally. The pool of Lethal and Tactical Equipment in Verdansk has been adjusted to be closer to what was originally available when players first dropped into the field. The list is as follows:

• Field Upgrades: Munitions Box, Heartbeat Sensor, Deployable Cover, P.D.S. (Decontamination Station), Trophy System, Loadout Drop Marker (Grenade and Crate), Armor Box, Recon Drone.
• Killstreaks: UAV, Advanced UAV, Precision Airstrike, Cluster Strike, Bunker Buster.
• Equipment: Flash Bang, Smoke Grenade, Concussion Grenade, Decoy Grenade, Snapshot Grenade, Stim, Frag Grenade, Semtex Grenade, C4, Spring Mine, Molotov, Throwing Knife.

Note! Not all the Field Upgrades and Killstreaks will be available in Verdansk at launch. Expect additional content within these equipment types at mid-season and across future seasons. Remember, this retro refresh is for items appearing as floating loot within a match. Equipment you use with a visual component (the Heartbeat Sensor for example) is likely to reflect the current model.
Returning Lethal: Thermite (Launch)
“Explosive incendiary device that sticks to surfaces. Burns fiercely for a short while after impact and effective against vehicles. Sticks to all surfaces.”

Whether you’re preventing enemies from entering a tenement bloc doorway or wanting a sticky incendiary takedown that damages over time, Thermite is likely to be a game-changer. Though not guaranteed to down an opponent, Thermite is extremely effective at burning enemies, as well as vehicles to an explosive finish. Find it in loot or as part of your Loadout.
Equipment: Field Upgrades (Launch, Mid-Season)
Original Armor Box, Deployable Cover, Heartbeat Sensor, Munitions Box, Recon Drone, Trophy System (Launch)
“Time for a bit of argy bargy!”

The range of Field Upgrades to scavenge or purchase in Verdansk is based on the available equipment from the original Battle Royale Mode:

Armor Box (Loot, Buy Station Inventory): Deploy a box of armor for you and your teammates. The box can also act as an explosive device if fired at or close to another detonation.

Deployable Cover (Loot): Portable, rapidly deployable ballistic cover. Once deploys, it forms a protective barrier covering the Operator from the waist down if standing. Use it or mount weapons on it.

Heartbeat Sensor (Loot, Updated): AKA the “baby monitor”, this limited-use tablet displays rough information about nearby enemies using the current interface. The device is no longer a Tactical (it is now a Field Upgrade) and uses the more upgraded awareness system of the current model, with faster detection at greater distances.

Munitions Box (Loot, Buy Station Inventory): Deploy a box of ammo and equipment for you and your teammates. Expect to refill your Primary, Secondary, Tactical, and Lethal weaponry if you interact with it. The box can also act as an explosive device if fired at or close to another detonation.

Recon Drone (Loot): Remote controlled drone that marks enemies and also offers tactical visuals across the area around the Operator. It cannot mark enemies with the Cold Blooded Perk and is easily shot down.

Trophy System (Loot): Deployable autonomous defense system that destroys up to three nearby pieces of equipment and projectiles. Useful to affix to a vehicle, or in a location you don’t wish to leave. Is the “Big Bertha meta” back?
Returning Field Upgrade: Portable Decontamination Station (Mid-Season)
Drop this Field Upgrade to protect yourself from encroaching gas, adding to the tactical options in end-game scenarios.
Equipment: Killstreaks (Launch, Mid-Season)
Original Cluster (Mortar) Strike, Precision Airstrike, UAV (Launch)

The selection of support Killstreaks echoes those available in March 2020, with the Cluster Strike, Precision Airstrike, and UAV (revealing enemies on your Tac-Map for a short period of time) available. The current Advanced UAV (showing enemies over a wider area with increased sweep frequency) is also added to this line-up due to its added tactical benefits – though it is only available if players use three consecutive UAVs. All Killstreaks are available from the Buy Station or as ground loot.
Current Bunker Buster (Mid-Season)
Scheduled for arrival at mid-season, the available Killstreaks are expanded with the arrival of vertical explosive ordnance; the Bunker Buster, which could be the weaponry you need to pry foes dug inside apartment building interiors.
Contracts (Launch, Mid-Season)
Original Bounty, Most Wanted, Scavenger Contracts (Launch)

Three of the Contracts currently available in Call of Duty: Warzone are confirmed for Verdansk, coming in their original iterations:

Bounty: Hunt down a player within an enemy squad using your Tac Map to see the approximate location of your quarry. Eliminate the target before another team can! Eliminating your target will award your team with cash and a UAV ping centering on your fallen target’s location.

Most Wanted: Let the enemy come to you by marking yourself as a most wanted target. A large crown icon appears around you and your squad for all rival Operators to see. The next few minutes are deceptively simple; just survive with your squad until the timer ticks down. Killing enemies and opening supply caches will lower the amount of time you need to survive the mark! Surviving the mark will respawn all your eliminated squad mates and award you with a nice sum of cash.

Scavenger: Three special Supply Crates are indicated by an icon on your Tac Map. Once the first one is opened, the second is marked, followed by the third once both boxes are collected. Reach and open each yellow-glowing Crate for a chance at rarer loot, a guaranteed armor satchel from the final box, and a direct injection of cash.
Returning Original Contract: Recon (Launch)
“Recon that point, soldier!”

Original Contracts are back: Find the rugged tablet with the flag icon and activate this to update your Tac Map, and advance to an objective marker. You and your squad need to stand within a small radius around the objective – a comms station – and upload data. The more squadmates are nearby, the quicker the capture. Complete the upload for Loot and Cash along with a “peek” at the next “safe area” to reach, via a yellow circle on your Tac Map. Just be aware there’s a flare fired skyward as you’re capturing, which can attract rivals. But the results are worth it, especially as finishing multiple Recons stacks the reward allowing you to see several safe areas.
Returning Original Contract: Supply Run (Launch)
“Race to the Buy Station, soldier!”

Pinpoint a tablet computer with a timer icon and activate the Supply Run Contract, which marks out a specific Buy Station for you or your squad to reach within the allotted time. Get there for a Cash reward and Firesale prices on most items. Even better, there’s no cost for picking up a Self-Revive Kit or redeploying a fallen teammate. The Loadout Drop Marker is not discounted. You can only select one discounted or free item before the Buy Station returns to its normal prices, so choose wisely, and since time is short on this one, you might wish to use a vehicle to quicken your pace.
Returning Feature: Contract Multipliers (Launch)
“Contract payout increased!”

Keep an eye on completing contracts throughout an entire match, as the original Contract Multiplier system is back! This is an additive bonus to each completed contract payout after the first one, which increases every time you or your squad successfully completes a contract. Need cash fast? Then consider the following:

• Complete more than one contract for additional bonus money. The type of contract isn’t important; finish any contract you like!
• Every contract across Verdansk receives an additive bonus 30 percent to its cash payout.
• The bonus is capped after you finish the fifth contract. And no, this bonus doesn’t apply to XP!

Returning Contracts: Big Game Bounty, Recon (Train) (Mid-Season)
“Stay on the train to receive intel on the next gas spread!”

Big Game Bounty: Band together to place a Big Game Bounty on the player with the most eliminations in the match, then hunt them down and defeat them to earn a 20 second instantly activated Advanced UAV and a tidy sum of cash.

Recon (Train): With the arrival of the Train moving around the rail lines of Verdansk at Mid-Season, the returning Recon Contract also becomes available on the train’s cargo carriages. Activating this is riskier than a normal recon as data uploads happen on the train itself.
In-Match Public Events (Launch, Mid-Season)
Original Fire Sale, Jail Break, Loadout Drop, Restock (Launch)

The following in-game Public Events – match-changing incidents occurring towards the final circle collapses – are confirmed for Verdansk, as one of following three familiar Public Events within a match may (randomly) occur, with more to be revealed at Mid-Season.

• Fire Sale: Expect major discounts at all Buy Stations for most items.
• Jail Break: All eliminated players immediately redeploy into the match.
• Restock: All Supply Crates on the map close and the loot is refreshed, substantially increasing the available loot.
• Loadout Drop: Additionally, during the second and fifth circle collapses, free loadouts drop from the skies.

Original Capture the Flag Gulag Variant (Launch)

Fail at victory the first time during a match, and you’re sent to the infamous Prison Showers Gulag, for a 1v1 confrontation with the victor redeploying. As with the original Verdansk, all three Gulag variants are returning, along with the optional, raucous rock-throwing from the cellblocks above. For a closer look at all three Gulag variants, check out the Tour of Verdansk Blog here.

Though technically a variant, the only way to emerge from the Gulag victorious is to claim the Gulag flag, if defeating your opponent is proving trickier than anticipated. A flag is positioned in the middle of the map, appears after a short time delay. The winning player is the one that either dispatches their rival as normal or captures the flag within the time limit.
Verdansk Vehicles and Rebalancing (Launch, Mid-Season)
Heli, Cargo Truck, LTV, Polaris RZR Pro R 4, ATV (Verdansk, Launch)
As the topography of Verdansk sometimes favors rapid transportation across the dangerous open terrain, it’s worth test-driving the five different vehicles coming to the Big Map, including the return of a fan favorite Helicopter.

All vehicles are available in the same set of locations to those that appeared in the original map. Additionally, there are no tire punctures or fuel-refilling to worry about; each vehicle has a health meter and when it reaches zero, it explodes and flames out, just as it did originally.

All vehicles are receiving a tuning pass. This rebalancing is designed to ensure these handle and steer in the spirit of the original iteration of the game, with more rapid acceleration and handling.
Helicopter: AKA Heli

A stalwart aircraft for maneuvering across the map with haste, and with rotor blades that can double as slicing and dicing implements, the Heli allows four players (including the pilot) to rule the skies, providing they aren’t downed by enemy missile or sniper fire. Dropping out of an airborne helicopter and using it as a blunt explosive implement is also a favored tactic.
Cargo Truck

Parked at every Fire Station across the map, this heavy-weight truck is slow to accelerate, lacks swift e-braking and steering maneuvers, but can really take a pounding in the damage department. Offering easy boarding access to and from the flatbed, the rear of the truck also offers a modicum of protection if an Operator drops to a more prone position.
LTV: AKA Light Tactical Vehicle

Taking the place of the SUV from the original Verdansk is the re-tuned LTV. This workhorse of Verdansk offers a mixture of protection and speed and can be swung around tight corners with a well-timed e-brake and enough previous acceleration. It also has reasonable uphill and off-road terrain prowess for up to four Operators. You’re also guaranteed to find one at the Promenade car dealership.
Polaris RZR PRO R 4

Now wrapped in an understated but formidable matte black finish, this swift, rapid-accelerating off-road tactical RZR has light armor, but excellent handling and power across all types of terrain, with mountain goat-like agility and impressive performance, whether you’re weaving through the steep wooded tundra close to Gora Dam or weaving through the burning barricades of Downtown.
ATV: AKA All-Terrain Vehicle

The Kongo Offroad 4x4 is a two-seater all-terrain machine with almost no protection, but exceptional acceleration, top-speed, maneuverability, and off-road capabilities. Though designed for two Operators to sit back-to-back, perch a third on the front hood for an unconventional increase to your carrying capacity.
Verdansk: Circle Collapse Pacing (Launch)
“You’ve got gas closing in fast. Get to the safe zone!”

The collapsing circle of acrid gas that suffocates stragglers and forces Operators to rotate into ever-shrinking arenas performs similarly, and relentlessly, just like in the original map. Expect Loadout Drops during the second and fifth of the six circle collapses, and a wide variety of final locations to claim victory at, though “dead zones” – end-game areas which lack cover or maneuvering choices – are being minimized to lessen matches that conclude like the infamous Verdansk Stadium endgame; where it was almost impossible to extricate any teams dug in on the roof.
Map Interactive Elements (Launch, Mid-Season)
Vertical Ascenders (Launch to Mid-Season)
Verdansk returns with the two types of Ascenders you remember – Interior and Exterior – and there are distinct plans involving each:

Interior Ascenders (above): Rope or cables spanning vertical interiors, like the sluice towers of Gora Dam, the inside of the Airport Control Tower, or the Hospital elevator shafts, are accessible at launch in all modes.

Exterior Ascenders (above): Ropes up to a yellow L-shaped metal overhang attached to a deck, balcony, or rooftop exterior, are also planned for inclusion in Verdansk. Nowadays these are part of your regular maneuvering, but Exterior Ascenders were completely absent from the original game, and didn’t arrive in Verdansk until Modern Warfare 2019’s Season 5, almost five months after launch.

To maintain the classic feel of Verdansk, expect no Exterior Ascenders to be available at launch in Battle Royale, except in a few, very particular areas where a rival team could exploit the verticality of a building to reach a power position that is almost impossible to overrun. Yes, that means the Stadium will be getting Ascenders. Almost everywhere else, gameplay will be focused on other means of traversal, just as players did five years ago.

Then, as Season 03 progresses, Exterior Ascenders are scheduled to be added across Verdansk in Battle Royale modes in the same locations as you remember them.

Plunder Mode will have all External Ascenders available at the start of Season 03.
Original Train Station Interior Access (Mid-Season)
First unlocked during Modern Warfare 2019 Season 5 (August 2020), the interior of the covered footbridge, and a mezzanine shopping mall within the Train Station POI, is scheduled to open, along with a surprise or two!
Original Moving Train (Mid-Season)
The Verdansk Express; a fearsome-looking train with numerous, loot-filled carriages, is reported to be heading towards the map at Mid-Season. Moving along a pre-determined path in a large circle around much of the rail lines, it can’t be controlled by Operatives… yet!
[[REDACTED]] Interior Access (Mid-Season)
New areas both on the surface and within subterranean [[REDACTED]] across Verdansk are being actively monitored for signs of [[REDACTED]]. Additionally, partially redacted reports of [[REDACTED]] that haven’t been seen [[REDACTED]] also tracking intel that [[REDACTED]].
Additional: Quality of Life Improvements (Launch, Mid-Season)

A number of additional gameplay enhancements are coming to the game. Be sure to continue consulting the Call of Duty: Warzone Patch Notes for more information on these and other improvements.
Squad Redeploy at Buy Stations (Launch)
Got more than one Squadmate ready to get back into the action, but only a second or so to buy them back? Then select “Redeploy All” at the Buy Station, and providing you’ve got sufficient funds, all teammates can drop back into the action with a single purchase. Naturally, if you’re short on cash, you can still choose specific players (likely those with fewer skill issues) to join you back in the match.
Weapon Inspect to View Attachments (Launch)

Whether you’ve just picked up a weapon from ground loot, a fallen foe, or a Loadout Drop, you can now immediately see a list of the Attachments the weapon is equipped with at any time by inspecting it. During the inspect, in the bottom-right corner of the screen displayed the icon and name of each Attachment. This feature can be toggled on or off in the Settings > Interface > Gameplay HUD Menu.
Prioritize Favorite Loadout in Gunsmith (Launch)
Now, when you’ve finished your preferred Loadout in the Call of Duty: Warzone Gunsmith, and set it to Favorite in the Loadout Options, the Loadout is prioritized and moved to the top of the list.
Tac Map Zoom and Centering Settings (Launch)
New Tac-Map settings under "Map Assist" offer improved control options: Auto Zoom & Center, Auto Center, Zoom & Center Once, Center Once, and Off — giving players flexibility in how their map behaves for better navigation during a match.
Detailed Death Recap Widget (Launch)

Every time you’re eliminated in a match, you’re likely to get a glimpse of your opponent and a brief HUD message regarding how they managed to defeat you. This Death Recap will be further augmented with more details showcasing gameplay elements that the attacker utilized during the fight. Current and new recaps include:

List of attackers with their name, weapon, damage and hits (this appears currently in Call of Duty: Warzone).

Affected by Live Ping: If the enemy had you pinged via line-of-sight.

Affected by UAV: If the enemy had you pinged in the minimap via a UAV, UAV Tower (if available), or Advanced UAV.

Affected by Unsuppressed Weapon: If firing your weapon revealed your location on the minimap to nearby enemies.

As the season progresses, this feature will roll out additional gameplay tracking elements, assisting you in understanding how you were felled in combat, and more importantly... how to get the upper hand in your next fight!
Updated Squad Widget (Field Upgrades) (Launch)
When playing in Duos, Trios, or Quads, it’s important to know what your teammates are carrying. Yelling questions over comms is one option. But a better plan is to quickly check the Squad Widget (the HUD in the bottom-left corner of the screen). This lists the members of your Squad, with icons showing their Armor Plates, Gas Mask, and Killstreak. Now the Field Upgrade each Operator is carrying (or a white dot if they aren’t) is displayed, allowing for at-a-glance information.
Ping Duration Settings (Launch)
A new setting has been added that lets you control how long pings stay on your screen. Choose from multiple options to make pings disappear quickly or remain visible for longer.
Secrets of Verdansk: Redacted Content (Launch, Mid-Season)
“You really know Verdansk inside and out!”

Between March 2020 and December 2021 when Verdansk was an active map, investigations across the combat zone began to reveal a host of hidden items, communications, and evidence, much of it hidden well away from prying eyes. Upon your return to Verdansk, it’s well worth your time checking out-of-the-way places, searching for clues, and finding [[REDACTED]] allowing you to [[REDACTED]] both old and new. With a wealth of history over the last five years, [[REDACTED]] opening up, [[REDACTED]] including tracking [[REDACTED]] than ever before!
Call of Duty: Warzone Verdansk Credits
Call of Duty®: Warzone™ Verdansk Credits: Beenox, Raven Software and High Moon Studios. Additional support from Activision Shanghai, Activision Central Tech, Sledgehammer Games and Treyarch. Original map design by Infinity Ward.

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Part 3: Season 03 Maps, Modes, Events and Initial Weapons Details
Map Management: Welcome to Verdansk and Rebirth Island.

Confirmed Modes: 150-Player Battle Royale, Plunder, and (at Mid-Season) Ranked Play on Verdansk. Plus; Rebirth Island Resurgence Quads within the Launch Window, with other squad sizes dropping the following week. And a brand-new Battle Royale Casual mode on Verdansk where 28 players and up to 120 Bots can warm up before the main events.

Major Launch Event: Major Rewards: Free, major rewards in the Return to Verdansk Event include the Kilo 141 Assault Rifle, two Modern Warfare® 2019 Operators for Call of Duty: Warzone only, the infamous Kali Sticks, and a special Verdansk-themed Operator Skin for Caine as the ultimate reward!

A new grindset: Four free weapons available at Season 03 launch and during the Return to Verdansk Event are confirmed and detailed, including three Verdansk-era originals: the Kilo 141 Assault Rifle (Call of Duty: Warzone download & launch reward), CR-56 AMAX Assault Rifle (Battle Pass Reward), and HDR Sniper Rifle (Battle Pass Reward).
Season 03: Confirmed Maps and Modes

Caption: Even the classic loading screen is back!

It’s a fond farewell to Urzikstan, as players wanting to drop into the current Big Map have around one week left to do so before it is retired. Also, it’s au revoir (but not goodbye) to Area 99 as the Nevada test site goes on hiatus for a limited time.
Returning Map: Verdansk (Launch), Map: Rebirth Island (Launch Window)
Season 03 is dominated by the arrival of Verdansk at launch. Then during the Launch Window, expect Resurgence modes to appear on Rebirth Island as this map drops back into the map pool along with Verdansk.

Expect the following Modes as Season 03 progresses:
Returning: Battle Royale (Verdansk, Launch)
150 Players, 25 Minute Matches

Loot, Upgrade, Survive!

The same ruleset, map, Buy Station options, and a host of other features from March 2020 detailed earlier, this is the original Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale mode you remember.
New: Battle Royale Casual (Verdansk, Launch)
148 Players, Players & Bots, 28 Players, up to 120 Bots

Loot, Upgrade, Survive, but with a new kind of opponent!

Whether you’re warming up, want a Battle Royale match that isn’t quite as intense as facing off against 149 human opponents, or need to build up your confidence, Battle Royale Casual is likely the game mode for you. Expect the same rules set as BR, and up to 27 other players dropping in with you, but the majority of your opponents will be computer-controlled Bots, who may – or may not – be experiencing skill issues of varying severity.

Like Call of Duty: Warzone Bootcamp, game progression is limited in this mode and results will not count towards or against your stats. This mode also doesn’t count towards your eligibility to accessing BR Ranked Play when it arrives at Mid-Season.
Returning: Plunder Quads (Verdansk, Launch)
100 Players, 20 Minute Matches

Find Cash, Protect Your Cash, Most Cash Wins!

Fan-favorite Plunder is back in Verdansk!

Collect the highest amount of in-game money, choosing to keep or bank the cash using Balloons or Extraction Points, and claim victory over other teams before the timer runs out. Note this mode launches with all External Ascenders active across the map.
Returning: Call of Duty: Warzone Bootcamp (Verdansk, Launch)
Training, 44 Players, 12 Humans, 32 Bots, 15 Minute Matches

Loot. Advance. Endure. Refine your Battle Royale Tactics.

An updated Call of Duty: Warzone Bootcamp is still available for newer players or those wishing to practice their skills but now takes place across Verdansk. While you’re waiting for your squad to assemble, or if you want to easily earn some XP completing missions and earning rewards, drop into a Resurgence-sized section of Verdansk – for example, the Karst River Quarry – and hunt down up to 32 Bots of varying skill levels.

Game progression is limited in this mode and results will not count against your stats. Expect to collect around 50 percent of the normal XP compared to regular Battle Royale.
Returning: Resurgence (Rebirth Island, Launch Window)
44 Players, 15 Minute Matches

Resurgence. Wipe Out. Survive.

A favorite mode to many, but one that’s difficult to conquer, you’re here to survive and redeploy fallen teammates as well as scoring by dispatching enemies, equipment, opening crates, and completing Contracts to return your Squadmates more rapidly. Drop into the fray on Rebirth Island just hours after launch.
New: Battle Royale Ranked Play (Verdansk, Mid-Season)
150 Players, Trios, Verdansk.

Competitive Play. Earn Rewards. Show Your Skill.

The mode that never quite made it to Verdansk, Battle Royale Ranked Play is back in a big, big way at Mid-Season! Squad up in your preferred Trio and ensure your dominance over 49 other teams as 150-player Ranked Play hits Call of Duty: Warzone’s first Battle Royale Map!
More Modes at Mid-Season

Expect Mid-Season to bring additional Modes to Verdansk, including the LTM: High Trip with massive resurgence potential, a special narrator on the comms, and gameplay boosts to leave your enemies in a pile of ash.
Call of Duty: Warzone Events: “Return to Verdansk” (Launch, WZ Only)
Activation Dates: April 3 to 15

Free Event. Total Rewards: 20, including up to six Instant unlocks for new and veteran players

Reassemble the Squad and drop back into your former stomping grounds for an exciting homecoming. The celebration takes the form of a series of challenges scattered across 12 distinct, Event-only zones within Verdansk:

Explore: Fight your way across Verdansk and explore 12 unique zones.

Find Hidden Safes: Discover one Safe in each Zone and open them for exclusive rewards.

Special Operator Skin: Safes have a rare chance of awarding an Event-Exclusive Operator Skin. Will you be one of the lucky few?

Instant Unlocks (All Players):

Firstly, let’s talk about the six rewards you can automatically unlock just for accessing Call of Duty: Warzone:

Primary Weapon (Assault Rifle): Kilo 141

Operator: Domino (available in Call of Duty: Warzone only)

Operator: Mil-Sim USEF (available in Call of Duty: Warzone only)

Instant Unlocks (Call of Duty: Warzone Veterans):

Contrail: “Blue Legacy”

Parachute: “Coming Home”

Gunscreen: “Like We Never Left”

If you don’t take advantage – optionally via a special Free Trial – of levelling up the Kilo 141 Assault Rifle in the previous 24-hour countdown between the time the Premium Game and Call of Duty: Warzone launched, the weapon becomes available now. Operators Domino and Mil-Sim USEF from Modern Warfare 2019 become available at this time as well and are only accessible in the “BO6” section of the Operators Menu in Call of Duty: Warzone. Both Operators are not available in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer or Zombies.

The ”Blue Legacy” Contrail, “Coming Home” Parachute and “Like We Never Left” Gunscreen are Instant Grat Rewards for “Call of Duty: Warzone Veterans” only. The game checks your Activision ID, and if you played on the original Verdansk map, or Verdansk ’84 on that account, you’re awarded with the three previously listed items. Remember to equip them in the Barracks Menu!

Note: If – for some strange reason – you’re a Premium player and don’t access Call of Duty: Warzone between launch and the end of this Event, the Kilo 141 weapon will become available as an Armory unlock during Season 03.
Event Intel Part 1: Explore

Once the Event begins, you and your Squad are encouraged to explore the entirety of Verdansk in any of the following game modes:

• Battle Royale
• Battle Royale Casual
• Plunder

The Event menu restructures the Verdansk map into 12 separate “Zones”, which usually include one or two major POIs, and a few minor POIs, as detailed in the following map and list:

Event Zone - Included Major and Minor POIs in this Zone

01. Dam Gora Dam, Gora Tunnel, Gora Village, Gora Ridge, Roadside Hamlet

02. Military Base Arklov Peak Military Base, Crash Site, Lozoff Pass, Riverside, Grazna Bridge

03. Quarry Karst River Quarry, Quarry Offices, Lozoff Pass Village, WHP Camp, Karst Bridge, Rail Tunnel, Gorengard Lumber Yard

04. Storage Town Storage Town, Airport (Verdansk International Airport Terminal), Airport (Control Tower Complex)

05. Superstore Atlas Superstore, Airport Maintenance (Hangars)

06. Stadium Verdansk Stadium, BCH TV Station, TV Station Central Plaza, Great Bridge

07. Train Station Verdansk Train Station, Junkyard, Zhokov Boneyard, Graveyard, Torsk Bloc, Kart Racing Track, Barakett Promenade (West)

08. Hospital Verdansk Hospital, Barakett Promenade (East)

09. Downtown Downtown Tavorsk District, West Bridge, Gora Bridge, Tavorsk Bridge

10. Hills Novi Grazna Hills, Tavorsk Park, Styor Memorial, Coast

11. Port City of Verdansk Port, Krovnik Farmland

12. Prison Zordaya Prison Complex

Tip: Consult the Verdansk Tac Atlas for expanded details of all the locations mentioned here.
Event Intel Part 2: Find Hidden Safes
The actual missions you’re undertaking during this Event is to choose a Zone and thoroughly explore it, looking for Hidden Safes. There are multiple Safes across each Zone. You and your Squad can open as many Hidden Safes as you can find during a match. Each Safe can only be opened once, and when opened, expect an explosive indication (visible to rival teams) that the Safe has been cracked!

When you open a Hidden Safe, there are three possible outcomes:

• Supply Loot: The Hidden Safe contains a variety of ground loot, but no other reward.
• Zone Reward: The Hidden Safe contains an Event Reward. Each Zone has a specific reward from the first 12 listed below. Each member of your Squad receives the reward.
• Special Reward: [[REDACTED]].

Event Unlocks: Zone Rewards (All Players)

Below are the 12 rewards (one available per Zone) you can unlock during the Return to Verdansk Event:

Loading Screen: “Let’s Plan Something!”

Emblem: “Jarvdinsk Spomenik”

Calling Card: “Lumberjack Legends”

Weapon Decal: “Deathly Chill Return”

Weapon Charm: “With Fries, Please”

Calling Card: “Breaking News”

Finishing Move: “The Back Adjustment”

Spray: “Love 4 Tha Game”

Emote: “Cheering the Squad”

Token: Double XP Token (45 minutes)

Sticker: “Shipping to Verdansk”

Calling Card: “Wheel of Glory”
Event Intel Part 3: Mastery Rewards (All Players)

Mastery Reward: Kali Sticks: Once your safe-opening skills have yielded dividends and you’ve acquired all 12 Event Rewards, you’re automatically awarded with the infamous melee weapon from Modern Warfare 2019 Season 04 (June 2020); the dual-wielding batons that might just change the melee meta; the Kali Sticks!

Special Challenge: Operator Skin (Caine): “Trail Blazer” Be on the lookout, as opening [[REDACTED]] Hidden Safes also have the [[REDACTED]] chance to grant you the special “Trail Blazer” Operator Skin for Caine (as shown above).
A New Grindset: Initial Weapons Detail
Prior to the Season 03 Announcement Blog on March 27, which fully details all the incoming weapons and special Attachments are covered, it’s worth detailing the weapons confirmed so far:
Primary Weapon: Kilo 141 (Launch)
Assault Rifle, Call of Duty: Warzone Download Reward

Levels: 42

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Camos and Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Fully automatic assault rifle with an ergonomic design that improves handling, and a steady fire rate helps stay on target.

The Kilo 141 is back and ready to tear it up across Multiplayer and Call of Duty: Warzone. The weapon’s smooth handling, manageable recoil, and steady fire rate give it room to shine in a variety of combat situations, leaving no doubt as to why the Kilo 141 was a favorite in Verdansk. Now that the location is back, it’s time to relive the glory days with this hard-hitting Primary Weapon.

Players will automatically unlock the Kilo 141 for use in Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone after downloading and launching Call of Duty: Warzone following the launch of Season 03.
Primary Weapon: CR-56 AMAX (Launch)
Assault Rifle, Battle Pass Page 6 HVT Tier Reward, Completion Page Battle Pass Blueprint

Levels: 42

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Camo and Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

This lightweight 7.62 x 39mm full-auto assault rifle is compact and powerful. Built exclusively for military use, the standard issue rifle is deadly at mid-range combat and easily configured for a variety of assault tactics.

Combining high-damage hits with a fast fire rate and good handling, the CR-56 AMAX is the perfect mid-range weapon for downing targets fast. Eliminate enemies in three to four shots up to 25 meters out, leaving plenty left over to chew through equipped armor. Quick reloads get you back into the action fast, a helpful trait no matter how you choose to customize the weapon via Gunsmith.
Primary Weapon: HDR (Launch)
Sniper Rifle, Battle Pass Page 3 HVT Tier Reward, Page 11 Battle Pass Blueprint

Levels: 38

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 5

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Camo and Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Anti-material bolt action sniper rifle chambered in 12.7 x 108mm ammunition. Bullets have a lower muzzle velocity but remain devastating even at very long ranges.

Veterans of Verdansk know the power of the HDR and the havoc a sniper can inflict with it when stationed in high vantage points like the infamous Airport Control Tower. The weapon’s long reach and heavy damage make it a favorite of sharpshooters, its distinctive firing sound sending squads running. Add the Reinforced Barrel attachment to further extend your damage range and bullet velocity, and don’t forget to hold your breath for difficult shots.
Melee Weapon: Kali Sticks (Launch)
Melee, Event Reward

Levels: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: None

Customize Options: Camos (MP, ZM, WZ).

Two-hit kill. Extremely fast attack speed. Short range.

The infamous Kali Sticks return, dealing out damage with rapid swings that’ll take down your target in a flash. Smack them with fast follow-up hits using the weapon’s light attack or take them out in a more dramatic fashion by unleashing the heavy attack.

Note: Grind the Kilo 141, CR-56 AMAX, and HDR when the full game of Black Ops 6 becomes accessible as part of the 24-hour Free Trial during the Countdown to Verdansk. Read on for more intel!
Part 4: Prepare for Season 03 Now! Verdansk Launch Sequence
Important Intel: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer, Zombies, and General game content drops a day early on Wednesday April 2, 9AM PT. Call of Duty: Warzone content launches 24 hours later, on Thursday April 3, 9AM PT.

Free Trial: Play All of Black Ops 6 During 24-Hour Countdown: Pre-load the game, then access Black Ops 6 as a premium player or via a Free Trial with the entire Season 03 premium game accessible for 24 hours, allowing you to grind out some of the new weapons, including the Kilo 141, CR-56 AMAX, and HDR.

Welcome Home: At around 9AM PT on April 3rd, expect to access the Call of Duty: Warzone lobby, squad up, and return to Verdansk on PC for the first time since December 2021.
Season 03 and the Return of Verdansk: April 2 9AM PT to April 3 9AM PT
Prior to the March 27 Season 03 Announcement Blog and Roadmap detailing all new Multiplayer, Zombies, and general content shared with Call of Duty: Warzone, we can confirm that the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 03 launch is planned to roll out across two separate days:

Wednesday April 2, 9AM PT: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer, Zombies, Battle Pass, and general content launches.

Thursday April 3, 9AM PT: Call of Duty: Warzone content launches.
Verdansk Launch Sequence

Be sure you preload both Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone content files in the hours before launch, as there’s plenty of content for all players to enjoy throughout this 24-hour period! Here’s a timeline of what to expect:
Wednesday April 2, 9:00AM PT

• Black Ops 6 Multiplayer, Zombies, Battle Pass, BlackCell, and general content becomes accessible to all Premium players.
• Call of Duty: Warzone completely shuts down for 24-hours.
• Simultaneously, a 24-hour Multiplayer and Zombies Free Trial commences, available to everyone, including all Season 03 Premium content from these two game modes.
• This Free Trial unlocks it all; allowing you into every Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Map and all Zombies content, including everything from Season 03 (revealed tomorrow)!
• Season 03 Battle Pass and BlackCell content, including two free weapons within the Battle Pass, also become available.
• Additionally, the Kilo 141 Assault Rifle is unlocked for you to use, once you download the Call of Duty: Warzone game files and click on the updated tile. Call of Duty: Warzone won’t be available until the next day, but the Kilo 141 will!

24-hours Countdown: Wednesday April 2, 9:01AM PT to Thursday April 3, 8:59AM PT

• A 24-hour “Countdown to Verdansk launch” timer now begins.
• Use these 24 hours wisely: This is the very best time to level up all preferred weapons you want to use in Verdansk!
• Obtain the Kilo 141 for free, optionally pop a couple of 2WXP tokens, and play Black Ops 6 content to unlock attachments and camos, via the Premium game or Free Trial.
• Get into the proper Grindset: Complete Season 03 Battle Pass Pages (free or paid) to unlock two additional new base weapons; the CR-56 AMAX Assault Rifle, and the HDR Sniper Rifle.

Welcome Home: Thursday April 3, 8:45AM PT to 9:00AM PT

• Stand by for your first return drop into Verdansk; departure is imminent!
• In-game messaging will direct you to the appropriate menus.
• Various rewards prior to your first match will be granted (and were detailed earlier in this Blog).
• At around 9:00AM PT, expect to access the Call of Duty: Warzone Lobby, to squad up, and return to Verdansk for the first time since December 2021.

Just Dropped: The Call of Duty Shop Verdansk Collection

Rep Verdansk with all-new apparel, accessories, and collectables inspired by the iconic battlefield that started it all! The Call of Duty Shop is now offering everything from sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, tumblers, and more to celebrate the return of Verdansk. Click here to visit the Call of Duty Shop to view the full collection.
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Season 02 Reloaded: Incoming Intel
The Fight Continues
Sev and Rogue Team remain on the run, evading capture while fighting back when the opportunity strikes. In the ongoing game of cat and mouse, the hunt continues.

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The mid-season update for Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 sets the stakes even higher with new maps, new weapons and attachments, Perks, and more, including an awesome seasonal collaboration featuring everyone’s favorite heroes in a half-shell.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 02 Reloaded arrives on Thursday, February 20 at 9AM PT.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: Season 02 Reloaded

MULTIPLAYER CONTENT SUMMARY

Two Maps: Catch some air and battle around ramps and rails as Grind Ooze arrives in a special variant of the fan-favorite skatepark. Take the fight to a speeding train in the Bullet Strike map, battling within its narrow carriages and up top in the whistling wind.

TMNT Moshpit: Experience a radical new limited-time Moshpit as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles bring their elite combat abilities to Multiplayer.

New Loadout Content: Mark your next target for elimination with the Hunter’s Instinct Perk and be prepared for any and all aerial threats using the new Flyswatter Wildcard.
Multiplayer Maps
Grind Ooze
Remaster, Core, 6v6, Medium-Sized

The fan-favorite map first released in Call of Duty: Black Ops II returns for Black Ops 6 in the mid-season! Show off your best combat moves in the outdoor Half Pipe and Cradle or take your chances inside as Operators trade shots around the Store and across the indoor skate ramps, with TMNT decals, posters, and artwork spread across the scenery.
Bullet
Brand-New, Strike, 6v6/2v2, Small-Sized

Sev and Rogue Team deploy to a high-speed bullet train to neutralize a key enemy target. Keep your eyes sharp when moving up and sweeping the carriages; the automatic sliding doors may reveal an incoming enemy at a moment’s notice. Climb up to the roof of the train to feel the whipping wind and marvel at the landscape flying by. Be ready to defend your spot up top and then drop back down behind the enemy line.
Turtle Power! New TMNT-themed Limited Time Mode
The Ninja Turtles have arrived in Call of Duty and are kicking things off with a limited time Moshpit giving everyone the chance to let loose with their best TMNT-themed abilities and moves.
TMNT Moshpit

Enter a game of Team Deathmatch, Domination, or Hardpoint and unleash ninja-level abilities and TMNT Scorestreaks against your enemies in pursuit of victory. These special Scorestreaks are earned by scoring as normal, but because the turtles work as a team, objective plays award an increase in the score.

Activating your special Scorestreak gives you the following benefits:

General Abilities

For 30 seconds, gain increased health plus fast health regen and increased movement speed and melee range. A HUD indicator will flash when an enemy is outside your view and being shot while running toward an enemy will not slow you down. You can perform Finishing Moves on enemies from any direction. Plus, gain the ability to Double Jump and Air Dash.

Turtle Powers

Using your TMNT Scorestreak also activates one of several different character-specific abilities. One of these abilities is assigned randomly to players at the start of the match. Those deploying with a TMNT Operator, however, will get access to that character’s specific Scorestreak. The abilities include:

• Splinter: Vanish in smoke and teleport to a safe location behind enemy lines.
• Leonardo: Gain the Tracker, Ghost, Vigilance, and Cold-Blooded Perks to navigate the map in stealth.
• Donatello: See Operators through walls as well as Equipment, Field Upgrades, and Scorestreaks. Hack enemy Equipment and Field Upgrades.
• Michelangelo: Drops a Pizza Box for your team. Players who eat a slice will deal Double Damage for a short time. Replenishes ammo and Equipment.
• Raphael: Unlimited Shuriken.

New Loadout Content
Mark the next target for elimination and swap your Dedicated Melee for a Launcher with two new Loadout items expanding your options in the field.
New Perk
Perk: Hunter’s Instinct

Perk Slot: 2

Type: Enforcer (Red)

Available: Season 02 Reloaded Reward

Eliminating an enemy will mark the next closest one. A narrow cone briefly appears on your mini-map after an elimination, showing the general direction of your next nearest foe.
New Wildcard
Wildcard: Flyswatter

Available: Season 02 Reloaded Reward

Allows a player to replace their Dedicated Melee weapon with a Launcher.
Zombies: Season 02 Reloaded Content

ZOMBIES CONTENT SUMMARY

Cowabunga Cranked: Kick undead butt and don’t let up as the timer keeps ticking down in this TMNT Zombies LTM, challenging players to take down target after target to beat the clock and stay alive.

The Tomb – Directed Mode: Directed Mode arrives for The Tomb, granting players extra guidance and round cap limitations when taking on the Main Quest.
Rage like Raph in TMNT Cranked

There’s nothing like a train of undead targets to test the turtles’ fighting prowess. It’s time to go loud in this new limited-time Cranked variant, testing players with a timer that left unchecked will count down to their own destruction. Here’s how this plays out:
Cowabunga Cranked

Add some high-octane urgency to any of the four Zombies maps and your undead horde slaying in Cowabunga Cranked. Drop into Terminus, Liberty Falls, Citadelle des Morts, or The Tomb with your Loadout of choice and eliminate a zombie to trigger the Cranked timer. Fail to eliminate a zombie before the timer hits zero and ka-boom! You’re gone.

As rounds progress, the Cranked timer will continue to shrink, so keep pushing the fight to stay in the game! Thankfully, there are several Pizza power-ups that can drop in the match, including:

• Turtle Power: Temporarily empowers the player with a health bonus and Pack-A-Punch 3 Legendary Melee Weapons
• Pizza Box: Fills the Cranked Timer to max
• Slice-O-Pie: Partial time added to the Cranked Timer

Plus, all players in this mode are given the Donny’s Time Stopper Field Upgrade; activate it to pause the Cranked timer for one full minute!

Deploy as a Ninja Turtle Operator to gain 50% reduced damage from behind; join as Splinter for a slightly increased chance for a Slice-O-Pie to drop from eliminated enemies.

For those craving a real challenge, Main Quests will be active in Cowabunga Cranked, with a subtly different TMNT version of each map’s Main Quest completion Calling Card available as a memento for anyone radical enough to achieve this feat! Think you can finish all of them?
The Tomb: Directed Mode

Season 02 Reloaded brings Directed Mode for The Tomb. Explore the cursed catacombs and teleport to a world of chaos through the Doorway to Nowhere. In Directed Mode, players can take on the Main Quest with added guidance and a maximum round cap of 15.

Start at the Dig Site and descend into the tombs, unearthing ancient burial sites and shrines along with the new Shock Mimic enemy, the Arrow Trap, and the legendary Staff of Ice Wonder Weapon. If you haven’t yet experienced the full Main Quest — or if you’re itching to play it through again with some added help — this is your chance to discover the newest shocking revelations, as Weaver, Maya, Carver, and Grey seek out the Sentinel Artifact in hopes of freeing Samantha Maxis from her Dark Aether imprisonment.
Call of Duty: Warzone: Season 02 Reloaded Content

CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE SUMMARY

Season 02 Reloaded: We’re continuing to prioritize gameplay tuning, quality of life improvements, and more throughout the mid-season as players deploy across Urzikstan, Area 99, and Rebirth Island.

New Perk: Stay low and keep on the move with the new Low Profile Perk, improving your movement speed when crouched, prone, and downed.
Call of Duty: Warzone Updates
As stated in our Season 02 launch article, our main focus in Call of Duty: Warzone is prioritizing gameplay tuning by addressing quality of life improvements, ongoing bugs, and more. Consult the consistently updated Patch Notes for further information.
Overview and Features

Players will continue duking it out in Battle Royale, Resurgence, and Plunder across Urzikstan, Area 99, and Rebirth Island, and Ranked Play across Urzikstan. XP earned within Call of Duty: Warzone will also contribute toward ongoing Events including the Call of Duty x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Clover Craze Events, detailed later in this blog.
New Perk
Perk: Low Profile

Perk Slot: 1

Available: Season 02 Reloaded Reward

Move more quickly while crouched and prone. Enemies you kill will not have death markers for their allies. Move slightly faster when downed.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: General Content (MP, ZM, WZ)

Call of Duty: General Content Summary (All Modes and Games)

Upgrade Your Arsenal: Earn six new weapons (D1.3 Sector Special, Skateboard Melee, Bo Staff, Katanas, Sai, and Nunchaku Melee Weapons) plus the new Belt-Fed Attachment for all four LMGs.

New Events: Earn new base weapons, Operators, Skins, and more across the Call of Duty x TMNT and St. Patrick’s Day in-game Events.

New Store Offerings: Keep the Ninja Turtles at your fingertips with four new Bundles featuring the green team and enjoy free gift packs celebrating Black History Month and Women’s History Month.
Weapons Detail
The mid-season update brings epic new weapons to battle with, including a sawblade Secondary Weapon and a whopping five new Melee Weapons. Note that the base versions of the Bo Staff, Katanas, Sai, and Nunchaku Melee weapons will be available to unlock via the Armory at the start of Season 02 Reloaded.
Secondary Weapon: D1.3 Sector
Special, TMNT Event, Free Track Reward

Levels: 20

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 5

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Stock

Customize Options: Skins, Accessories (1), Decals (1).

Rechambering blade launcher. Equip different magazines to access a variety of deadly projectile types.

Cut the enemy to ribbons with this Special Secondary Weapon that fires saw blades at your foe. A variant based on the infamous D1.3 Sector in Black Ops III, use this special launcher by firing down sights or off the hip and account for the weapon’s heavier projectiles when acquiring targets. A quick reload speed gets you back into the action with several powerful attachments available via Gunsmith including new projectile types like the Explosive Blades and Ricochet Blades as well as a Long Barrel, Crossbar, and an Overclocked Stock.
Melee Weapon: Skateboard
Melee, TMNT Event, Free Track Reward, Premium Track Reward (additional Blueprint)

Levels: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: None

Customize Options: Skins.

One-hit elimination. Moderately fast attack speed. Moderately long range.

Hold onto your board deck side out and swat away enemies in your way. The Skateboard features swiping attacks from side to side as well as an overhead slam. Wind up with a heavy attack to knock the wind out of your target before finishing with the final blow.
Melee Weapon: Katanas
Melee, Armory Unlock, Blueprint version shown (available via Bundle)

Levels: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: None

Customize Options: Skins.

One-hit elimination. Moderately fast attack speed. Short range.

Slice, chop, and hit with both Katanas at once using this impressive dual wield setup that makes short work of enemies in close proximity. Prepare a heavy attack to end the encounter with a dispatch above the collar.
Melee Weapon: Bo Staff
Melee, Armory Unlock, Blueprint version shown (available via Bundle), TMNT Event, Premium Track Reward (additional Blueprint)

Levels: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: None

Customize Options: Skins.

One-hit elimination. Slow attack speed. Very long range.

Swipe and strike at targets using the Bo Staff’s long reach to hit them from further out compared to other Melee Weapons. Conduct a heavy attack to knock foes silly with a clobbering smash.
Melee Weapon: Nunchaku
Melee, Armory Unlock, Blueprint version shown (available via Bundle)

Levels: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: None

Customize Options: Skins.

Two-hit elimination. Very fast attack speed. Medium range.

Though they don’t dish out as much damage as the other ninja weapons, the Nunchaku more than makes up for it with a rapid attack speed that quickly chains into follow-up attacks. Prepare the heavy strike to spin your target around and then knock them to the ground.
Melee Weapon: Sai
Melee, Armory Unlock, Blueprint version shown (available via Bundle)

Levels: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: None

Customize Options: Skins.

One-hit elimination. Fast attack speed. Very short range.

Equip a pair of Sai and get up close and personal with rapid attacks that will send foes reeling. Hold your weapons at the ready using the heavy attack and unleash them when the time to strike is right.
New: Special Weapon Attachments

Belt-Fed Attachment
Four variants; PU-21, XMG, GPMG-7, Feng 82 LMGs, Magazine Attachment, TMNT Free Track Reward

Outfit any of the four available LMGs with a large helping of extra ammo continuously fed to the weapon through sustained fire. Belt-fed weapons can overheat through extensive use, so lay off the trigger now and then to let things cool down before resuming your attack.
Season 02 Reloaded Events
Rack up the XP and earn rewards including a new Season 02 Reloaded Secondary Weapon, Melee Weapon, Ammo-chewing Attachments, and more across two green-themed in-game Events.
Call of Duty x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (MP, ZM, WZ)
Activation Dates: February 27 to March 13

The Call of Duty x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collaboration includes its own in-game Mid-Season Event Pass, offering rewards like the new “Splinter” Operator, Skateboard Melee Weapon, and the sawblade shooting D1.3 Sector Special Weapon.

Free Track

All players can make progress and unlock rewards along the Free Track simply by earning XP in Multiplayer, Zombies, or Call of Duty: Warzone while the Event is live. Earn new Foot Clan themed Operator Skins plus highlights like the new Skateboard Melee Weapon, the Belt-Fed Attachment, and the sharp-toothed D1.3 Sector Special Weapon.

Free Track Mastery Reward: D1.3 Sector

Complete the Free Track to unlock the D1.3 Sector Saw Blade Launcher Special Weapon, firing razor sharp blades that cuts down enemies in their tracks.

Get More with the Premium Reward Track

Players who purchase the Premium Track for 1,100 COD Points can also progress along a second track featuring even more TMNT-themed rewards, including a new Finishing Move, Weapon Blueprints like the “Splinter’s Cane” Bo Staff, “Sewer Surfer” Skateboard, and “Sliced” D1.3 Sector, and the “Brainiac” Gun Screen.

Ultimate Mastery Reward: “Splinter” Operator

Take on the role of turtle sensei by completing the Premium Track and unlocking the ninja master himself as the new “Splinter” Operator.
Event: Clover Craze (MP, ZM, WZ)
Activation Dates: March 13 to end of Season

Total Rewards: 10

Eliminate enemies in Multiplayer and Zombies and open Caches in Call of Duty: Warzone to acquire different types of clovers. Find the Rare Gold Clover for the most points! Redeem for rewards, including the lucky “Cloverleaf” AMES AR Blueprint.
New Store Offerings
The Ninja Turtles lead the way with four new Store Bundles, each themed around one of the reptilian green teens. Also look for Free Gift Packs arriving throughout the mid-season, celebrating Black History Month in February and Women’s History Month in March.
Tracer Pack: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Leonardo

Deploy as Leonardo, the trusty and honorable leader of the Ninja Turtles. Lead your teammates into battle with “Leonardo’s Katanas” Melee Weapon Blueprint and shred enemies with the “Dicer” Krig C Assault Rifle and the “Scrapper” Kompakt 92 SMG, both featuring Blue Tracers. All three Weapon Blueprints include TMNT Comic Death FX. Up close, finish them off with the “Blade Dance” Finishing Move.

Plus, dangle some ooze with the “Containment” Weapon Charm, hang upside down with the “Balanced Life” Emote, and equip the “Turtle Stance” Animated Calling Card, “Into the Night” Large Decal, and “Stoic Leo” Animated Emblem.
Tracer Pack: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Donatello

Unleash your ninja skills as Donatello and knock some sense into the bad guys with “Donatello’s Bo Staff” Melee Weapon plus the “Rampager” GPR 91 Assault Rifle and “Max Damage” SVD Sniper Rifle Weapon Blueprints, both featuring Purple Tracers while all three include TMNT Ooze Canister Death FX. In close-quarters, make them dance with the “Bo-Staff Boogie” Finishing Move.

Keep a memento of the Turtle Van with the “Primo Ride” Weapon Charm and show off your style with the “Parkour Patrol” Animated Calling Card, “Halfshell” Weapon Sticker, and “Donatello Rizz” Animated Emblem.
Tracer Pack: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Michelangelo

Get the party started as Michelangelo and fly into battle with his signature “Michelangelo’s Nunchucks” Melee Weapon Blueprint. Inflict Mikey’s particular brand of chaos with the “Chaos Sow” AK-74 Assault Rifle and “On Call” DM-10 Marksman Rifle Weapon Blueprints, both featuring Orange Tracers while all three Weapon Blueprints include TMNT Pizza Death FX. From behind, take foes down with the “Nunchuk Chop” Finishing Move.

Keep pizza close at hand with the “Dished” Weapon Charm and “Pizza Party” Emote and keep the party alive with the “Swinging Heat” Animated Calling Card, “Home Sweet Home” Spray, and “Mikey Charmin’” Animated Emblem.
Tracer Pack: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Raphael

Get ready to rage as Raphael, always the first to the fight. Face down the competition with “Raphael’s Sai” Melee Weapon Blueprint along with the “Tank” C9 SMG and “Big Brained” GPMG-7 LMG Weapon Blueprints, both featuring Red Tracers. All three Weapon Blueprints include the TMNT Ninja Star Death FX. Make short work of foes with the “Quick Skills” Finishing Move.

Keep in fighting shape with the “Kickin’ It’ Emote, “Crossed Sai” Reticle, “Fortress” Frag Skin, “Ready Raph” Animated Calling Card, and “Raph’s Grin” Animated Emblem.
Black History Month: Free Gift Pack (February 20)

To honor Black History Month, we’re releasing a free gift pack featuring a Loading Screen, Emblem, and Calling Card, available in the in-game Store starting February 20.
Women’s History Month: Free Gift Pack (March 10)

Get another free gift pack with a Loading Screen, Emblem, and Calling Card celebrating Women’s History Month, available in the in-game Store starting March 10.
Invite Drop: Join the Call of Duty Recon Squad

Our commitment to community feedback remains unwavering and ongoing as we strive with our continuing mission: making our games social and fun. We truly value your opinions and feedback on what matters to you. With this in mind, and in addition to the usual methods of communication, our players now have a new way to give their feedback.

Introducing the Call of Duty: Recon Squad.

While playing Call of Duty, you may be invited to join the Call of Duty Recon Squad operated by Fuel Cycle. The Call of Duty Recon Squad is a Fuel Cycle research community that will be active throughout the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone Seasons. You’ll have opportunities to provide feedback through surveys, online community discussion boards, and potentially even invited to focus groups. And best of all, any feedback you provide will earn points in the Recon Squad that you can redeem for BO6 and/or Call of Duty: Warzone in-game items!

Fuel Cycle community research topics will be centered on recently released Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone content and many other topics related to Call of Duty.We’re interested in hearing what you have to say about recent maps, modes, and other seasonal content from our games!

This Fuel Cycle community is ‘invite-only’, so you won’t be able to forward this to any of your friends or family to have them sign up – so any invite you may receive is just for you. All types of players are being invited – no matter the modes or number of hours you play, we want to hear from you! If you receive an invite (from Call of Duty, via the email related to your Activision ID), don’t miss out on this chance to have your voice heard and score some in-game items as a result!
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For a limited time from February 6 through February 10, play Multiplayer and Zombies in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 during the Free Trial period, including select content released with the launch of Season 02.

In Multiplayer, drop into new maps like Bounty and Dealership and keep the streak going in the new Overdrive mode. Plus, play fan-favorite maps with Nuketown 24/7, Stakeout 24/7, and more.

In Zombies, continue the terrifying narrative in Season 02’s newest map, The Tomb, and head to the once idyllic West Virginian town of Liberty Falls, including its Directed Mode featuring objective markers guiding players through the entire Main Quest.
New Season 02 Multiplayer Maps

Bounty (6v6): Ascend to the top an Avalon skyscraper at sunrise, battling through the Riviera Rouge where rich clientele rub shoulders in the gilded Nightclub and Lounge, including V.I.P. access for the cream of the crop.

Fight through the Lobby to reach the rear Office, currently under construction with building tools and materials littered across the floor. Head out to the Rooftop for a breath of fresh air and surprise your enemies by running around the building’s outer perimeter. Watch your step when moving over the Skylight — if the glass gets shot out from under your feet, it’s a long drop to the bottom.

Get more intel on this map with our in-depth Bounty map guide.

Dealership (6v6): Plant your feet firmly back on the ground floor in the luxurious Pallasar Dealership, a black-market front for the criminal underworld where deals are made for guns, ammunition, and other favors.

Engage the enemy around the wreckage in the Car Lot and Showroom, pressing the fight into the interior Sales room and Commissary. In the back, activate the sliding doors on either side of the Garage, and get above the action by taking up a vantage point in the Admin office. Race to the enemy by steering an RC-XD through the floor vent and detonating right under their feet.

Get more intel on this map with our in-depth Dealership map guide.

Lifeline (2v2/6v6): Hit the high seas on this new Strike map taking place on a small, high-end yacht that’s been set ablaze by Sev and her Rogue team allies during a daring escape. Chaos ensues as Operators collide in the center Bar and gambling den and along the tight steps on Portside and Starboard. Keep up the pressure and check your six as threats close in from every side.

Get more intel on this map with our in-depth Lifeline map guide.
Play the New Overdrive Mode

Get a taste of the brand-new Overdrive mode introduced in Season 02. This heart-pumping twist on Team Deathmatch sees teams competing to earn stars by accomplishing the following actions:

• Earn 1 star for Basic Eliminations like finishing off an enemy with body shots.
• Earn 2 stars for Core Medal Eliminations like headshots and melee attacks.
• Earn 3 stars for completing Distinguished Medal Eliminations, reserved for only the most impressive takedowns.

Earning stars also grants special Operator abilities to help you in the fight, including the following buffs:

• 1 Star: Awakened Senses: See enemies through walls and replenish your health after eliminating a target.
• 3 Stars: Physical Enhancements: Increased movement and reloading speed.
• 6 Stars: Augmented Handling: Improved hip-fire accuracy and improved sprint-to-fire and ADS speeds.

Earn all three buffs to active Overdrive, earning double the stars when eliminating enemies. If you get eliminated, or the elimination timer runs out, you’ll start back at your base abilities. The first team to collect the maximum number of stars wins.
Enter The Tomb and More in Zombies

The Tomb: Gear up and deploy to The Tomb, a brand-new Zombies map introduced in Season 02. Take the amulet secured at the Citadel to a cursed excavation site and the ancient catacombs within. Reports of paranormal phenomena go back centuries, possibly related to the presence of the Sentinel Artifact.

In this epic new adventure, follow in the footsteps of a doomed explorer and uncover a long-forgotten dig site with a past that stretches back to ancient times.

Liberty Falls: Explore the once-idyllic West Virginian town of Liberty Falls, whose residents have either fled or barricaded themselves into the settlement in a last desperate attempt to survive. By the time you arrive — under the watchful eye of Project Janus Security Chief John Blanchard — the town is overrun, and the battle seems well and truly lost.

The Free Trial period also includes Directed Mode for Liberty Falls. For players who want to follow the Zombies stories with a guiding hand, Directed Mode marks all objectives with a maximum round cap of 15. This is perfect for new players and those who want to focus solely on the map’s narrative elements.
All Supported Maps and Modes

Multiplayer Playlists and Game Modes: Nuketown 24/7, Stakeout 24/7, Overdrive, Gunfight, Team Deathmatch, Hardpoint, Domination, Kill Confirmed, Kill Order

Zombies Maps and Playlists: The Tomb (Standard), Liberty Falls (Standard + Directed Mode)
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Eliminate Your Mark with the Season 02 Battle Pass!
The Luttazzi crime family won’t go down easily. They’ve broadcasted a bounty against the entire Rogue Team as payback for their actions in the previous season. Whether hunting or hunted, Operators will need the best gear they can get their hands on for the impending clash. Get equipped with the latest BlackCell, Battle Pass, and Store content arriving in Season 02 of Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone™, launching January 28.

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The Season 02 premium Battle Pass introduces 100+ rewards including new free base weapons plus new Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, Calling Cards, Finishing Moves, and more.

Access and earn free rewards including new cosmetic content and base weapons or purchase the premium Battle Pass and earn up to 1,100 COD Points as you progress through the Battle Pass Pages. For the optimal seasonal experience, purchase BlackCell, including assassin-themed Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, COD Points, and other rewards.
BlackCell Season 02: Vortex Operator (Crimson One)
BlackCell Instant Rewards Page, HVT

When there’s a bounty to collect, Vortex is the first in line to collect. The master techno assassin deploys as the lead of the Season 02 BlackCell content, emitting black and red vapors off his outfit and the dual swords at his back. Vortex heads up an excellent BlackCell offering, including Operator Skins and Weapon Blueprints that bring the heat with hot vapors streaming off their sleek designs.
Additional BlackCell Instant Rewards Content
Get the ultimate Battle Pass experience by purchasing BlackCell, offering complete access to unlock all the rewards available in the Season 02 Battle Pass. A purchase grants immediate access to the BlackCell Instant Rewards page, giving the following items:

• 20 Battle Pass Tier Skips
• 1,100 COD Points
• The “Boneshard” Mastercraft Weapon Blueprint for the Jackal PDW Submachine Gun with Dread Shadow Tracers, Crimson Darkness Death FX, and a unique weapon inspect animation.
• The “Blacksmoke” AMR Mod 4 Sniper Rifle Weapon Blueprint.
• The “Hound’s Tooth” Finishing Move with Void Howler Companion.
• The “BlackCell” Clan Tag (showcased in Lobbies and Winner’s Circles).
• The “Vortex” New Operator.

BlackCell owners can additionally unlock page after page of additional earnable rewards throughout the Season 02 Battle Pass, including:

• Up to Seven BlackCell-exclusive Operator Skins for: Nocturne (two Skins), Rossi, Marshall, Grey, Stone, and Toro.
• Up to Six BlackCell-exclusive Weapon Blueprints for the AK-74 (Assault Rifle), DM-10 (Marksman Rifle), Feng 82 (New LMG), Cypher 091 (New Assault Rifle), ASG-89 (Shotgun), and PPSh-41 (New SMG).
• Over 130 item rewards (Battle Pass and BlackCell related) for players who fully complete the Season 02 BlackCell Battle Pass.

Players who upgrade to BlackCell after purchasing the premium Battle Pass will also receive 1,100 COD Points back.

BlackCell Loyalty Bonus: Players who purchased Season 01 BlackCell and subsequently purchase Season 02 BlackCell will activate a permanent 10% Player and Weapon XP bonus in Black Ops 6 (up to a 50% bonus for purchasing BlackCell in every Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 season!).
Purchase the Battle Pass: Instantly Unlock Nocturne Operator

Players who purchase the premium Season 02 Battle Pass or BlackCell will immediately unlock the Battle Pass Instant Rewards Page with the following items:

• The new Nocturne Operator (also known as “Nocturne”), along with the “Nocturne BlackCell” Operator Skin for BlackCell owners.
• 10% Battle Pass XP Boost.
• The “Skill Issue” Emote.
• The “Profit Sharing” GobbleGum (x2).
• The “Shared Fate” Legendary Weapon Blueprint for the XM4 Assault Rifle.
• The “Scarred” Legendary Weapon Sticker.

Nocturne (Crimson One)
Battle Pass Instant Reward Page, HVT

Nocturne joins in on the hunt for Rogue Black Ops, aiming to collect the huge payout offered by the Luttazzis. Little is known of Nocturne’s shadowy past, but rumors run deep among Avalon’s criminal elite. Some believe his high-level special forces skillset reveals military training, while others claim he is the last remaining descendant of an ancient clan of assassins. No bounty passes through the city without his knowledge, and no quarry escapes once he’s accepted a contract.
Additional Battle Pass Operator Skins
Progress through the Battle Pass to unlock content across the various pages, including a variety of Operator Skins, many paired with animated BlackCell variants emitting currents of searing power.
Rossi: “Gunsmoke” Skins
Operator Skins, Premium Battle Pass and BlackCell, HVT, Page 2

Rossi arrives straight from battle, dirt-smeared and in military fatigues, wearing a black mask and body armor over a sleeveless shirt. The alternate BlackCell Skin favors a more menacing look, featuring a spiked pauldron, black hood and gilded mask, and armaments stored throughout.
Marshall: “Kingmaker” Skins
Operator Skins, Premium Battle Pass and BlackCell, HVT, Page 4

On the run, Marshall dons a large hood and tactical gear designed to prosper in all environments with survival gear to keep him going until the time to strike draws near. The BlackCell variant adds bone-spiked armor and a demonic grimace, fangs curved out under a pair of glowing eyes.
Bayan: “Wrap” Skin
Operator Skin, Premium Battle Pass, Page 6

Bayan covers up in an all-white wrap with a hood and mask, a range of armaments strapped across his torso, gloves and knee pads protecting him when scrambling over rough terrain toward his next target.
Grey: “Toxigenic” Skins
Operator Skins, Premium Battle Pass and BlackCell, HVT, Page 7

Grey prepares for inhospitable environments with a gas mask, a stack of tactical grenades, body armor, and fatigues. She swaps the fatigues for a black robe in the BlackCell variant along with a full-face mask and pauldrons lined with molten cracks and seams.
Stone: “Shadow Work” Skins
Operator Skins, Premium Battle Pass and BlackCell, HVT, Page 9

Opting for total concealment, Stone covers every identifiable part of his body in tactical gear. Two throwing knives and a throwing star sit ready at his side, a counterpoint to the line of spikes on his shoulder. The BlackCell variant streams powerful red and black currents over metal adornments, paired with night vision goggles for tracking targets in the dark.
Caine: “Boltcutter” Skin
Operator Skin, Premium Battle Pass, Page 10

With wire cutters at the ready, Caine won’t let barriers impede his progress. A purple head band and arm wraps add a stylish flair to the sleek warrior outfit, designed for optimal mobility in heated combat.
Toro: “Flow State” Skins
Operator Skins, Premium Battle Pass and BlackCell, HVT, Page 12

Zipped up in a white tracksuit, Toro unnerves his targets with an obscured silver face mask, twisting lines presenting an eerie front with nothing to grasp onto. The BlackCell variant removes the mask and swaps the white suit for bleeding-edge black tactical armor.
Westpoint: “Bog Banshee” Skin
Operator Skin, Premium Battle Pass, Page 13

With a ghillie suit on to keep hidden in the brush, Westpoint stalks her targets until the last moment, screaming like a banshee as she goes for the kill.
Weaver: “Guerilla” Skin
Operator Skin, Premium Battle Pass, Page 14

A bandage over his eye and wearing blood-smeared clothing, Weaver’s seen better days. Still, he hasn’t lost a bit of grit and remains ready to jump back into the onslaught at a moment’s notice.
Season 02: Battle Pass Base Weapons
Unlock three new Base Weapons in the Season 02 Battle Pass. As always, all players can unlock these weapons for free by progressing through their listed Battle Pass Pages.
Feng 82 Light Machine Gun
Battle Pass, HVT, Page 3

Levels: 48

MAGS: 5

MAG SIZE: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Military Camos: 27 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Special Camos: 6 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Mastery Camos: 12 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Full-auto light machine gun. Very slow rate of fire with great damage and handling.

The Feng 82 outputs high damage with smooth handling for optimal frontline operations. Its slower rate of fire provides steadier control through sustained combat, featuring a three-to-four shot elimination out to 50 meters. For Operators seeking the heavyweight firepower of an LMG without the extensive downtime often associated with the class, this is your go-to weapon.
PPSh-41 Submachine Gun
Battle Pass, HVT, Page 6

Levels: 35

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 32

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Military Camos: 27 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Special Camos: 6 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Mastery Camos: 12 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Full-auto submachine gun. Fast fire rate with impressive damage and high recoil. Moderate handling.

The fan-favorite World War II era SMG returns to the franchise in Season 02. The PPSh-41 features a high rate of fire that knocks enemies off target and downs them fast at close range. Whether shooting down the sights or off the hip, it chews through ammo fast, so consider equipping Loadout items like the Extended Mag, Assault Pack Field Upgrade, or Scavenger Perk to stay in the fight over the long run.
Cypher 091 Assault Rifle
Battle Pass, HVT, Page 8

Levels: 42

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Military Camos: 27 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Special Camos: 6 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Mastery Camos: 12 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Full-auto assault rifle. Slower rate of fire balanced by great handling and excellent mobility.

The Cypher 091 offers a versatile and reliable Assault Rifle option outputting steady fire with excellent handling and mobility. Its clear front-mounted iron sight keeps targets in view even without an Optic and its fast reload speed gets you back to dishing out damage in the blink of an eye.
New Crossbow Weapon Attachment
Add a sharp-looking underbarrel Crossbow with a new underbarrel weapon attachment arriving in the Season 02 Battle Pass.
Crossbow Attachment (Launch)
Premium Battle Pass, Page 7

Bolt on a lightweight crossbow that fires explosive tipped bolts which detonate shortly after impact.
New Weapon Blueprints
The Season 02 Premium Battle Pass and BlackCell feature over 20 earnable Weapon Blueprints, including the following armaments with a single, unique Blueprint design:

“Shared Fate” XM4 Assault Rifle, Instant Reward

“Violet Engraving” Swat 5.56 Marksman Rifle, Page 1

“Scratch One” Saug Submachine Gun, Page 2

“Brainplow” SVD Sniper Rifle, Page 4

“Sunburst” GS45 Pistol, Page 4

“Silverbite” Krig C Assault Rifle, Page 5

“Truce” Knife Melee, Page 6

“Route” XMG Light Machine Gun, Page 7

“Thronebuster” 9mm PM Pistol, Page 8

“Dethroned” AMR Mod 4 Sniper Rifle, Page 8

“Shadowed” Tanto .22 Submachine Gun, Page 9

“Kill Bit” Power Drill Melee, Page 9

“Furystorm” Maelstrom Shotgun, Page 11

“Quick Mercy” Stryder .22 Pistol, Page 12 (not shown)

“Broad Hammer” Goblin Mk 2 Assault Rifle, Page 12

“Mire” PP-919 Submachine Gun, Page 13

“Iron Fist” PU-21 Light Machine Gun, Page 14

Next, let’s look at the HVT Weapon Blueprints featuring sleek and searing BlackCell variants. Note that all BlackCell variants are animated, with some featuring Dread Shadow Tracers and Crimson Darkness Death FX.

“Boneshard” Jackal PDW Submachine Gun, BlackCell Instant Reward.

Mastercraft, Animated, with Dread Shadow Tracers and Crimson Darkness Death FX.

“Blacksmoke” AMR Mod 4 Sniper Rifle, BlackCell Instant Reward.

“Vitriol” and “Vitriol BlackCell” AK-74 Assault Rifle, HVT, Page 1.

“Chromewing” and “Chromewing BlackCell” DM-10 Marksman Rifle, HVT, Page 5.

“Tourniquet” (with White Tracers) and “Death Chamber BlackCell” (with Dread Shadow Tracers) Feng 81 Light Machine Gun, HVT, Page 10.

“Death Blow” and “Death Blow BlackCell” Cypher 091 Assault Rifle, HVT, Page 11.

“Pythosnicus” (Mastercraft, with Gold Tracers and Severance Death FX), and “Pythonicus BlackCell” (Mastercraft, Dread Shadow Tracers, and Crimson Darkness Death FX) ASG-89 Shotgun, HVT, Page 13.

“Gloomnaught” (Reactive with Green Tracers and Severance Death FX) and “Gloomnaught BlackCell” (Reactive with Dread Shadow Tracers and Dread Shadow Death FX) PPSh-41 Submachine Gun, HVT, Page 14.
New Equipment Skin and Optic Attachments
Get a new Equipment Skin for the Sticky Grenade plus three unique Optic Reticles:

A selection of Spray patterns available across the Battle Pass.

“Improvised” Sticky Grenade Skin (Lethal), Page 2

“Dead Center” Reticle (Optic Attachment), Page 3

“Crossbow” (Underbarrel Attachment), Page 7

“Light Touch” Reticle (Optic Attachment), Page 8

“Flight” Reticle (Optic Attachment), Page 14
New Emotes, Finishing Moves, and Sprays
Earn a new selection of Emotes, Finishing Moves, and Sprays, equippable in the “Customize” Menu of the Barracks. Showcase these rewards during matches or (with Emotes) during the Winners’ Circle.

“Hound’s Tooth” Finishing Move (with Void Howler Companion), BC IR

“Swift Moves” Finishing Move, Page 1

“360” Finishing Move, Page 5

“Rocket Powered” Finishing Move, Page 10

“Blade Bonanza” Finishing Move, Completion Page

“Skill Issue” Emote, Battle Pass Instant Reward

“Relax!” Emote, Page 3

“Dance Team” Emote, Page 9

“Know the Time?” Emote, Page 14

“Amputator” Spray, Page 2

“Windblown Blossom” Spray, Page 3

“Stricken” Spray, Page 5

“Pierced” Spray, Page 6

“Gas Man” Spray, Page 8

“Death Blade” Spray, Page 9

“Twisted” Spray, Page 12
Additional Battle Pass Content

The Season 02 Premium Battle Pass offers a wide variety of content, including items from the following categories:

• COD Points
• Weapon Charms
• Weapon Large Decals
• Weapon Stickers
• GobbleGums (13 total, various rarities and powers)
• Finishing Moves
• Emblems (some animated)
• Calling Cards (some animated)
• Loading Screens
• Clan Tag (BlackCell only)
• Consumable 2XP & 2WXP Tokens

Battle Pass Completion Page: Rewards

Complete every Battle Pass Page to access the final Completion Page stacked with awesome content including the following:

• 200 COD Points
• “Time Out” Ultra GobbleGum
• “Death Glow” Animated Emblem
• “Skulking” Animated Calling Card
• “Blade Bonanza” Finishing Move
• “Obsidian” Ultra Skin with the “Maul” BlackCell variant awarded to BlackCell Owners

Nocturne: “Obsidian” and “Maul” Skins
Operator Skins, Premium Battle Pass and BlackCell, Completion Page

Move through the shadows and strike. In the Battle Pass “Maul” Operator Skin, Nocturne’s eyes shine out through a dark hood and face mask over a tactical vest and uniform ideal for stealth assassinations, a lengthy sword at his back. In the BlackCell “Maul” Skin variant, nocturne equips heavier armor, animated flames rising from the cuirass and pauldrons.
Store Highlights: New Reactive and Mastercraft Blueprints
Tracer Pack: The Terminator

Sent by the supercomputer Skynet to crush the human population’s chance at survival, The Terminator stands ready to annihilate anyone in its way in the “Tracer Pack: The Terminator Ultra Skin” Operator Bundle. The Bundle includes a new Operator featuring two Ultra Skins: the humanlike “T-800” and the cyborg “Endo Titanium Core.”

To get the job done, the cyborg comes packing with four Red Tracer-equipped Weapon Blueprints based on classic armaments from the 1984 film in addition to the “T-800 Style” Finishing Move, “Tracking… Tracking…” Emote, “What Pain?” Emblem, and “Lookin’ Fly” Calling Card.
Tracer Pack: LA Fire Relief Ultra Skin

One hundred percent of Activision’s proceeds for this Bundle will be donated to relief efforts related to the Los Angeles wildfires. Sport some epic cosmetic content while helping those in need.

Entrance your enemies with the “Plasmic” Ultra Skin, deploying with the “Null” AK-74 Assault Rifle and “Void” SWAT 5.56 Marksman Rifle Blueprints featuring Trippy Tracers and Whirlpool Death FX. Keep them mesmerized with the “Spiral” Charm, “Leaking” Emblem, “Cross Section” Weapon Sticker, and “Layers” Spray.
Tracer Pack: Death Mosh Mastercraft Ultra Skin

Drop the deadliest riff of them all with the guitar-shaped “Shred” Mastercraft for the new Feng 82 LMG alongside the “Menace” Goblin Mk2 Assault Rifle, both Blueprints featuring Mosh Pit Tracers and Pyrotechnics Death FX. Command the stage and the match with the animated “Calamity” Ultra Skin, flames engulfing its horned head over a suit of black metal armor.

Add a hellraising twist to your Zombies matches with the “Hell Chord” Ray Gun Skin and keep the party going with the Animated “In the Pit” Calling Card, “Instrumental” Finishing Move, “Hellriff” Loading Screen, “Hell Riffer” Spray, and a Legendary “Modified Chaos” GobbleGum.
Tracer Pack: Radiant Blight Mastercraft Ultra Skin

Merge good and evil with the half angel, half devil animated “Paradox” Ultra Operator Skin for Sev, the blight spreading and receding over her body and the single, angelic wing at her back. Call doom upon the enemy with the “Eternal Strife” Mastercraft Reactive Weapon Blueprint for the GPR 91 Assault Rifle, the “Violation” ASG-89 Shotgun, and the “Desecration” Saug SMG Blueprints, all three featuring Duality Tracers and Holy Annihilation Death FX.

Plus, feel the power of light and dark with the “Hellwielder” Spray, “Pour One Out” Emote, “Angelic Demon” Large Decal, “Devilishly Cute” Charm, “Hell’s Wings” Sticker, and a 1 Hour Double XP Token.
Tracer Pack: Strange Abyss Mastercraft Reactive

Drag them to their watery end with the “Reef Hunter” Mastercraft and Reactive Weapon Blueprint for the new PPSh-41 SMG and the “Dreadfin” AS VAL Assault Rifle, both enhanced with Dark Waters Tracers and Venom Explosion Death FX. Wield them as the infamous creature from the boggy depths with the Legendary “Saltwater” Operator Skin for Toro.

Ambush enemies with the “Skewered” Finishing Move and terrify the locals with alien cosmetic content including the “Hatchling” Charm, “Invasion Force” Animated Calling Card, “Space Rider” Animated Emblem, and “Take a Look” Spray.
Tracer Pack: Satin Smoke Reactive

Strut your stuff with the “Humble Brag” Reactive Weapon Blueprint for the new TR2 Marksman Rifle, paired with the “Ripple” AS VAL Assault Rifle Blueprint, each with Satin Tracers. Deploy with the fatal “Smoking Gun” Operator Skin for Bailey and add some flair to your weapons with the “Fatale View” Gun Screen.

Further your femme fatale style with the “Try Me” Loading Screen, “Neutralized” Spray, “Lethal Shade” Sticker, and “Fatale” Calling Card.
Tracer Pack: Falconer Ultra Skin Mastercraft Reactive

Tear up your enemies with the cel-shaded “Falconer” Ultra Skin for Caine. Do some blade work with the “Razorbreak” Mastercraft Reactive Melee Blueprint for the Cleaver and swoop in the for the win using the “Hawkwing” Krig C Assault Rifle and “Carrion” PP-19 SMG Blueprints, all three including the Cel Shaded Death FX with the two ranged weapons also featuring Birdcall Tracers.

Command the skies with the “Get Winged” Companion Finishing Move featuring a falcon attack from Caine’s animal friend, “Let’s Move” Animated Calling Card, “Pull the Pin” Reticle, “Boxed Lunch” Charm, “Bird Call” Animated Emblem, and “Falcon Master” Loading Screen.
Tracer Pack: Year of the Snake Ultra Skin

Hiss and strike with this Bundle celebrating the Year of the Snake, including the “Vibrant Serpent” Ultra Skin for Adler along with three Weapon Blueprints featuring Year of the Snake Tracers and Death FX: the “Venomer” XM4 Assault Rifle, “Coiled Strike” “AMR Mod 4 Sniper Rifle, and “Firecracker” 9mm PM Pistol.

Ring in the new year with the “Lunar Snake” Animated Calling Card, “Year of the Snake” Emblem, “Lunar New Year: Snake” Charm, and a unique Finishing Move.
Tracer Pack: Killer Content Mastercraft

Give your followers the content they crave with this killer Bundle featuring three Weapon Blueprints including the animated Mastercraft “Stream Team” Assault Rifle for the new Cypher 091 plus two Legendary Blueprints: the “Like” LR 7.62 Sniper Rifle and the “Subscribe” Tsarkov 7.62 Marksman Rifle, all three Blueprints featuring Influenced Tracers and VTuber Death FX.

Plus, keep them entertained and in your sights with the “UWU” Reticle, “Hi Chat!” Loading Screen, “Smash That Like!” Emblem, and “Streaming Soon” Calling Card.
And More on the Way!

Look for additional Bundles arriving in Store throughout Season 02, including the “Tracer Pack: Street Legal” Bundle, the “Forever Alone” Bundle, and the “Tracer Pack: Bank Roll Ultra Skin Reactive” Bundle.
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The Hunter Becomes the Hunted: Black Ops 6 Season 02 is Here!

Season 02 Overview: Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide

As Sevati “Sev” Dumas toasts a new era of Avalon, her short-lived victory over the Luttazzi crime family comes to an abrupt end. During a celebration in the French Syndicate Penthouse, an urgent notice arrives for all attendees: the Luttazzis have placed a lucrative bounty on the entire Rogue Team as payback. This is the price for working with criminals: In the dog-eat-dog world of Avalon, loyalties can change on a dime.

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Now the Rogue Team is on the run, pursued by an anonymous and lethal assassin. Who can they really trust, and where can they hide? This season, the hunter becomes the hunted.

Now’s the time to draw your line in the sand and bring in your targets and bounties… dead or alive.

Gear up for a huge drop of free and premium content when Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 Season 02 goes live on Tuesday, January 28 beginning at 9AM PT.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: Season 02

MULTIPLAYER CONTENT SUMMARY

Five Maps: Deploy to three brand-new maps at Season 02 launch: Revel in the opulence of an Avalon crime boss’s penthouse in Bounty; turn high-end vehicle theft into black market gains in Dealership; and fight for your life on a stolen yacht in the Lifeline Strike map. Later in the season, board a high-speed train for revenge in the new Bullet Strike map and catch some air with the return of Black Ops II’s Grind.

New Modes and Valentine’s Day LTMs: Buff up your Operators by landing eliminations in Overdrive and test your skills across randomized Loadouts in Gun Game. For lovers and fighters, try your hand at Third Wheel Gunfight and Couples Dance Off.

Additional Equipment: Broaden your tactical horizons with the new Slipstream Perk and War Machine Scorestreak, plus track down your next target with the Hunter’s Instinct Perk and replace your Dedicated Melee slot with a Launcher using the new Flyswatter Wildcard, both arriving in-season.

Season 02 Ranked Play, Major I Announcement: Compete in a new season of Multiplayer Ranked Play with all-new rewards to earn. Plus, get info on the upcoming Major I Call of Duty League tournament!
Multiplayer Maps

Bounty (Launch)
Brand-New, Core, 6v6, Medium-Sized

Deploy at sunrise to the top of an Avalon skyscraper, surging into the penthouse suite of a local crime boss. The Rogue team are here to celebrate their previous victories, but the party is short-lived, as friends turn into enemies and chaos reigns. From the starting point of a pristine Patio, move inside an opulent, gold-plated Nightclub and Lounge where top-shelf entertaining was provided to a variety of rich guests. Ambush enemies by jumping over the light fixtures hanging over the Lobby below.

The party is in the front, but business is in the back; the rear Office is seemingly still under construction, but on closer inspection, this is the place where those displeasing the crime boss were tortured, as indicated by some particularly unpleasant evidence. Race over the tarp and battle between the unfinished walls or move out to the Rooftop for a tactical breath of fresh air. Shoot the glass out from underneath your enemy’s feet on the Skylight, or race along the outer Ledge, jumping over the top of a neon sight to reach the other side, as Bounty has plenty of routes to learn if you aren’t scared of heights.

Dealership (Launch)
Brand-New, Core, 6v6, Medium-Sized

For Avalon’s wealthy clientele, nothing compares to the luxury vehicles on display at the Pallasar car dealership. However, this dealership is a front, and in reality serves as a lucrative black market for the criminal underworld where vehicles are traded for guns, ammunition, and other unsavory valuables. Rogue team flees from Bounty, looking for friendly contacts in the vicinity, but are met with retaliatory skirmishes at every turn.

Battle around the wreckage in the Car Lot and Showroom, pushing the fight into the interior Commissary and Lounge or out on the Courtyard. Open the sliding doors to either side of the Garage for a quick ambush or close them to stall incoming enemies. For the best sights over the Garage and Sales room, head into the Admin office and bounce between the two windows overlooking the areas, controlling the center of the map. For the ultimate element of surprise, equip the RC-XD and drive through the floor vent, exploding in the enemy’s face on the other side.

Lifeline (Launch)
Brand-New, Strike, 2v2/6v6, Small-Sized

Expect high stakes on the high seas as Rogue team escapes by boat in the aptly named Lifeline, a small, high-end yacht still ablaze after a successful boarding by Sev and her allies. Currently chopping through the waves at high velocity, enemy evasion is certainly not guaranteed.

This small-sized Strike map funnels Operators directly into the fight. Smoke billows from its flaming hardtop while the fight rages on below. From Bow to Aft, it won’t take long to collide in the center Bar and gambling den, the disco room, or along the steps on Portside and Starboard.

Bullet (Mid-Season)
Brand-New, Strike, 2v2/6v6, Small-Sized

After regrouping and learning of the location of the Luttazzi Godmother – responsible for placing the bounty on the Rogue team in the first place – Sev and her team will go on the offensive and drop onto the rapidly-moving bullet train to gain the upper hand and neutralize a key enemy target.

This mid-season Strike map presses the fight up close along its narrow interior carriages. Race through the automatic sliding doors separating each car, from the first-class lounge through the dining car, second-class seats, and up to the cab where the conductor has fallen. When things get too hot inside, try your luck via a roof hatch up top; watch your step or risk being thrown from the train.

Grind (Mid-Season)
Remaster, Core, 6v6, Medium-Sized

The infamous skatepark first introduced in Call of Duty: Black Ops II makes its Black Ops 6 debut in the mid-season! Shred your enemies across the indoor stadium and pro shop or soak up the sunshine in the huge skate bowl and halfpipe outdoors. Use the ramps for cover and to get above the competition and bust out your best tricks like the 360-corkscrew one-shot. Also expect an additional surprise related to this map, later in the season….

Multiplayer Modes
A new Mode and a returning fan-favorite match type start the season off with a bang, in the days leading up to a new and enhanced Ranked Play later in the month.
Overdrive (Brand New, Launch)

Kick into Overdrive in this charged-up twist on Team Deathmatch. Teams compete to be the first to reach the maximum number of stars. Earn these stars by executing the following maneuvers:

• Earn 1 star for Basic Eliminations like finishing off an enemy with body shots
• Earn 2 stars for Core Medal Eliminations like headshots and melee attacks
• Earn 3 stars for completing Distinguished Medal Eliminations, reserved for only the most impressive takedowns.

Rack up stars to unlock special Operator abilities that will greatly aid you in battle and keep that streak going to reach Overdrive! If you get eliminated, or the elimination timer runs out before you take out another target, you’ll start the process over again. Operators “attempting Overdrive” can expect the following improved capabilities:

• 1 Star: Awakened Senses: See enemies through walls and replenish your health after eliminating a target.
• 3 Stars: Physical Enhancements: Increased movement and reloading speed.
• 6 Stars: Augmented Handling: Improved hip-fire accuracy and improved sprint-to-fire and ADS speeds.

Earn all three buffs to activate Overdrive! This allows you to earn double the stars when eliminating enemies.
Gun Game (Launch)

The fan-favorite Party Game returns! Compete in a free-for-all mode where all Operators begin the match with the same starting weapon and cycle through the same set of 20 weapons, varying from match to match. Eliminate enemies to advance to the next weapon, testing your skills across a variety of weapon types.

To keep the action moving, frequent radar sweeps reveal the last known location of all Operators on the map. The top two performing players and their current progress are also displayed on-screen. If someone starts pulling too far ahead, try taking them out with a melee attack to set them back to the previous weapon. The first Operator to cycle through all 20 weapons wins the match!
Valentine’s Day Limited Time Modes
Show your love with two limited-time modes for couples and third wheelers alike.
Third Wheel Gunfight (In-Season)

Not everyone’s hungry for love. Some people just want to do things their own way. In Third Wheel Gunfight, you can now bring along that untethered friend and duke it out 3v3.
Couples Dance Off (In-Season)

This one’s strictly for duos. Compete in a moshpit of 2v2 Face Off modes including Face Off Team Deathmatch, Face Off Domination, and Face Off Kill Confirmed.
Additional Gameplay Content
Enhance your tactical planning with two new Perks, a Wildcard and an even wilder Scorestreak, all coming to Season 02 Multiplayer.
New Perks
Perk: Slipstream (Event Reward)

Perk Slot: 3

Type: Enforcer (Red)

Raises your base sprint speed at the cost of removing Tac Sprint.

Perk: Hunter’s Instinct (Mid-Season)

Perk Slot: 2

Type: Enforcer (Red)

Eliminating an enemy marks the next closest enemy.
New Wildcard
Wildcard: Flyswatter (In-Season)

Allows a player to replace their Dedicated Melee weapon with a Launcher.
New Scorestreak
Scorestreak: War Machine (Event Reward)

Type: Lethal

Score: 1,300

Mastery Badges: Yes

Powerful burst-fire grenade launcher with grenades that explode on impact. Large magazine.

The deadly War Machine is back! This gives players the ability to launch explosive clusters into the enemy line for those with a penchant for heavier weapons. The War Machine comes equipped with 30 rounds, firing in three-round bursts. When you need to clear an area fast, there are few better options than this destructive armament.
New Quality of Life Updates
In addition to the new content coming on day one of Season 02, Treyarch has prioritized several quality of life improvements and playlist updates to release this Season, including:

Access a Weapon Camo or Calling Card challenge and simply select “Add to Tracked” (in the bottom-left corner of your menu screen).

• Challenge Tracking & Near Completion (MP and Zombies)
  • Manually track up to 10 Calling Card Challenges and 10 Camo Challenges per mode to easily keep track of Challenges you’re progressing.
  • If you have fewer than 10 Calling Card Challenges or 10 Camo Challenges tracked, your nearest Challenges to completion will display in those slots instead. This should help players discover and identify Challenges they are close to completing.
  • The top Tracked or Near Completion Calling Card Challenge and Camo Challenge both appear in the Lobby, as well as in-game via the Options Menu.

• Unique HUD Presets per mode (MP and Zombies)
  • Players will be able to set the HUD Preset settings they prefer for both Multiplayer and Zombies, keeping a unique setup per-mode without needing to change settings when switching between modes.

• General Quality of Life updates
  • Reduced collision with teammates to improve maneuverability around tight spaces and doorways with nearby teammates
  • Weapon balance pass and bullet penetration updates
  • Further reducing weapon motion when jumping, sliding, and diving with the Dexterity Perk equipped
  • Improving player visibility in Kill Confirmed by reducing the height of dog tags on the map
  • Simplifying or expanding requirements for several Calling Card Challenges, as well as fixing bugged Challenges
  • Expanding the number of Featured Playlist slots to allow for more marquee playlists on the main menu

For more details on updates to RICOCHET Anti-Cheat, Call of Duty: Warzone, Multiplayer, and Zombies, click here for the Community Update Blog.
Multiplayer Ranked Play (Launch Window)
Ranked Play Playlist Maps
Protocol (Hardpoint, Search and Destroy, Control)

Skyline (Hardpoint, Search and Destroy)

Vault (Hardpoint, Search and Destroy, Control)

Red Card (Hardpoint, Search and Destroy)

Hacienda (Hardpoint, Search and Destroy, Control)

Season 02 Ranked Play Overview
For players joining Black Ops 6 in the new year, Multiplayer Ranked Play offers competitive Multiplayer matches using the same settings, maps, modes, and weapon restrictions used by the Call of Duty® League™. Progress through the Ranks by earning SR (Skill Rating) by accumulating Ranked Play match wins.

Earn a variety of career rewards that can be earned throughout the lifespan of Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Ranked Play, including Rank Skins and Win Challenge rewards. Each season comes with its own seasonal rewards as well that can only be earned throughout the duration of that season, including:

Season 02 Ranked Play Rewards

• Get 10 Wins: Pro Issue Jackal PDW Blueprint
• Get 100 Wins: “100 Season 2 Wins” Large Decal
• Silver: “Ranked Season 2 – Silver” Calling Card
• Gold: “Ranked Season 2 – Gold” Calling Card Platinum: “Ranked Season 2 – Platinum” Calling Card
• Diamond: “Ranked Season 2 – Diamond” Calling Card Crimson: “Ranked Season 2 – Crimson” Calling Card Iridescent: “Ranked Season 2 – Iridescent” Calling Card Top 250: “Ranked Season 2 – Top 250” Calling Card
• Top 250 #1 Overall: “Ranked Season 2 – Top 250 Champion” Calling Card

Season 02 Ranked Play Rank Camos

• Additionally, players can earn Camos to represent any Ranked Play Rank achieved in Season 02 of Black Ops 6 Ranked Play:
• Gold: Start in/above or reach Gold at any point in Season 02
• Platinum: Start in/above or reach Platinum at any point in Season 02
• Diamond: Start in/above or reach Diamond at any point in Season 02
• Crimson: Start in/above or reach Crimson at any point in Season 02
• Iridescent: Start in/above or reach Iridescent at any point in Season 02
• Top 250: Finish Season 02 in the Top 250

Call of Duty League: Tune into Major I, Rep Your Favorite Teams In-Game

Major I, the first LAN event of the 2025 Call of Duty League season, is just around the corner! Taking place at the Caja Mágica in Madrid, Spain from January 30 - February 2, the tournament is your chance to see the best players in the world compete in Black Ops 6.

Catch the action on YouTube as all 12 League teams compete across four days of insane action in pursuit of being crowned the Major I champion.

Plus, rep your favorite teams this season with the 2025 Call of Duty League Team Packs, featuring Home and Away Operator Skins plus a team Weapon Camo, Charm, Calling Card, Emblem, and Stickers.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: Season 02 Zombies

ZOMBIES CONTENT SUMMARY

The Tomb: Cursed catacombs guard a gateway to the Dark Aether. Follow in the footsteps of a doomed explorer as your search for the fabled Sentinel Artifact continues.

Additional Gameplay Content: Keep all threats in sight with the addition of the Death Perception Perk, including new Augments to research to further enhance its abilities. Plus, chew on three new GobbleGums and wield the mighty War Machine for an explosive attack.

New Enemy Type, Wonder Weapon, and More: Face off against the electrifying Shock Mimic, wield the deadly Staff of Ice, utilize a new type of player-controlled hazard with Aetheric Lanterns, and pierce your enemies with the Arrow Trap.

New Quality of Life Updates: Co-op Pause, Challenge Tracking, Bespoke HUD Preset settings, and more are coming to Season 02.
The Tomb (Launch)

Following the events at Citadelle des Morts, Weaver, Maya, Carver, and Grey must take the amulet secured at the Citadel to a cursed dig site and the ancient catacombs within. Professor Krafft indicated that the elusive Sentinel Artifact may be found in the tunnels below. Reports of paranormal phenomena go back centuries, possibly related to the presence of the artifact. If the team can secure it, there may yet be hope in releasing Samantha Maxis from her imprisonment in the Dark Aether.

In this enthralling new adventure, follow in the footsteps of a doomed explorer and explore a long-forgotten dig site while seeking out a door to nowhere. What lurks behind this door? You’ll find out when brand-new Zombies map launches at the start of Season 02 on Tuesday, January 28, at 9AM PT.

Echoes in the Dark: Your Comms Team Handlers

“A shiny ha’penny to the lucky blighter who finds that door first!”

- Sir Archibald Fotherington-Smythe

You’ll need all the guidance you can get to navigate the dark and dusty passages of the cursed catacombs within this Romanesque dig site. Aiding you on this adventure is S.A.M., Ravenov, Peck, as well as Raptor One and the increasingly erratic Strauss. Adding to the oddities are reports of audible anomalies in the form of echoes of a former British explorer who led an ill-fated 1908 expedition into the earthworks.

The Tomb: Initial Recon Tour

Bolster your knowledge of The Tomb before attempting to survive its many dangers with this abridged and narrative-focused overview of its main locations. What of the Tomb’s many secrets? These are left for you to discover!

Dig Site

The surface-level Dig Site is your entryway to the rest of the map. Strange glowing runes mark certain alcoves, perhaps gateways to the subterranean regions beyond. A large, partially uncovered stone face lies at the pit of the site, roped off and long forgotten, a nearby fallen pillar. Scale the stairs and scaffolding to further explore the area. Don’t linger too long, lest you end up like the headless statue on the upper tiers of this archeological area.

Neolithic Catacombs and Ossuary

Exploring the Neolithic Catacombs, you may notice how far back the area goes, both physically as well as through layers of ancient cultures and civilizations. Cave paintings adorn the cavernous walls, while winding pathways lead through the natural hollows of the earth. In the Ossuary, stacked with the skulls of the long dead, the cavern gives way to the stone architecture of a later age, its bone piles and altars lending an ominous presence throughout.

Tombs

Statues of ancient warriors line the Tombs in alcoves along the walls along with depictions of shielded hoplites engaging a charging bull. Though the vault has long crumbled into disarray, the remnants of pristine architecture are on clear display, illuminated through the patch of sunlight falling through a crumbled hole in the ceiling.

Shrine of the Hierophants

Ancient priests charged with interpreting the sacred mysteries, the hierophants seem to have uncovered more than they were bargaining for. The candlelit, vaulted ceiling marks the resting place of important figures, a frieze sculpted into the wall showing a fierce battle between opposing forces. Arrow Trap installations line the stairway down into the shrine, flanked by skulls on chain pullies.

Subterranean Temple and Deep Excavation

Descend into the catacombs to reveal the huge, cavernous Subterranean Temple, where the stone architecture leads downward to a rocky outcropping peninsula known as the Deep Excavation. Scattered pillars encircle a place of worship below, the murky depths illuminated via faint shafts of what appears to be sunlight entering from a natural space in the rock above.

Doorway to Nowhere and Dark Aether Nexus

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New Enemy Sighted: Shock Mimic

Often disguising themselves as useful items, these shocking creatures break out of the illusion on approach, grabbing victims with their tentacles and razor-sharp claws, pulling them in for an electrifying bite. This hits harder than expected, and the distortion camouflage the Shock Mimic emits disrupts your radar as well as your eyesight.

Other Entities of The Tomb

The inhabitants of The Tomb represent a swath of laborers, worshipers, and armored guards from eons past, heavily rotted, some mummified, and many with a more skeletal appearance than previously encountered undead. Alongside the familiar enemies you’re bound to encounter throughout, these ancient undead reveal the importance of the site. But what they were digging up, and perhaps more ominously, who or what they came to worship, remains to be discovered.

New Wonder Weapon: Staff of Ice

This masterpiece of ancient technology fires a withering blast of frost and can generate healing energies to resuscitate allies from a distance. Origins unknown.

Rumors of a magical staff promise exceptional power to anyone who can get their hands on the devastating weapon. Known as the Staff of Ice, this offers an exceptional blast that can slow and freeze enemies in place, as well as a more devastating area-of-effect attack. This archaic Wonder Weapon is also imbued with the power to revive teammates with a precision-shot restorative blast.

The Tomb: Additional Content

Main Quest and Quest Rewards: The Main Quest for The Tomb goes live when the map releases alongside the launch of Season 02 on January 28. Complete the Main Quest to earn the “X91 Ice-Pike” Wonder Weapon Skin — a Project Janus facsimile of the “Staff of Ice” — as well as 5,000 XP and a unique Calling Card awarded to players who complete the Main Quest before Directed Mode is released for The Tomb.

Arrow Trap: Got a horde of zombies on your back? Activate the Arrow Trap to send out darts of damaging energy from the wall, devastating its targets on contact. If you need to backtrack, run and slide to avoid getting shot by your own trap.

Aetheric Lanterns: Dark Aether chandeliers and light sources give off a pale glow over their surroundings. With the correct projectile and aiming confidence, you can use these dynamic hazards to rain down Aetheric fire, damaging anything that shambles through the flames.

And More: Dig deeper into the lore of the ancient site with Intel in the form of Audio Logs, Documents, and Artifacts to discover while exploring the map.

New Gameplay Content

Access the following new content within The Tomb as well as on Citadelle des Morts, Terminus, and Liberty Falls.

Additional Perk-a-Cola: Death Perception

Available: In-Game at Perk Machine

Returning since its original introduction in Black Ops 4, Death Perception gives players the ability to detect enemies through obstacles and walls via outlines of their bodies, plus new abilities for its Black Ops 6 debut. When navigating the tight confines of The Tomb, there’s no better Perk for anticipating danger around the next corner. Research its Augments to further empower Death Perception, ensuring that nothing escapes your notice!

• Death Perception is available within The Tomb, along with the nine previously accessible Zombies Perks. Note that some of these Perks are only available via a Der Wunderfizz machine.
• Death Perception is available on Citadelle des Morts, Liberty Falls and Terminus maps via the Der Wunderfizz machine.

Death Perception: Major Augments

Research the following Augments to further customize the Perk.

Treasure Hunter

Spot items others can miss from loot containers as well as Special and Elite kills.

Death Stare

Your Elemental Weakness damage has a chance to kill an enemy that is low on health.

Critical Eye

Small chance that a body shot becomes a critical shot.

Death Perception: Minor Augments

Bird’s Eye View

The minimap’s scan rate is increased.

Extra Change

Find extra Essence under more locations.

Further Insight

Increase perception radius.

New GobbleGums

Chew on three new GobbleGums, all available at Season 02 launch across all maps once acquired and equipped in your GobbleGum Loadout Pack.

Dead Drop (Epic): Drop rates of Salvage and Equipment are greatly increased. Lasts five minutes.

Modified Chaos (Legendary): Greatly reduce all Ammo Mod cooldowns. Lasts two minutes.

Quacknarok (Whimsical): Zombies move around in rubber ducky inner tubes. Lasts three minutes.

Additional Support Weapon: War Machine

Salvage: 2,500

Give the undead an explosive taste of their own entrails with the semi-automatic War Machine grenade launcher arriving in the Support section of the Crafting Table.

The Tomb: Directed Mode and Events

For the explorers who need an extra hand in completing the Main Quest on The Tomb, stay tuned for the arrival of Directed Mode planned to arrive at Mid-Season.

Look for more announcements in the mid-season update, including a special Limited Time Mode you won’t want to miss.

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New Quality of Life Updates

Want to know how far you’re off from unlocking Nebula on your PPSh-41? Access a Weapon Camo or Calling Card challenge and simply select “Add to Tracked” (in the bottom-left corner of your menu screen). See the Multiplayer section of this blog for more details.

In addition to the challenge tracking and per-mode HUD Preset features listed above in the Multiplayer section, the Zombies team is also bringing new quality of life updates to the mode, including:

• Co-op Pause
  • In matches where everyone is in the same party, the party leader will now be able to pause the game for everyone to regroup on strategy or take a snack break during those high-round runs.
• AFK Kick Loadout Recovery
  • If a player gets kicked for going AFK for too long in a co-op game, their loadout, Essence, and Salvage will now be restored after they rejoin the match in progress.

For more details, click here for the Community Update Blog.
Call of Duty: Warzone: Season 02 Content

CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE SUMMARY

Season 02: A focus on gameplay tuning, quality of life improvements, and addressing ongoing bugs.

New Perk: Regenerate your armor via the new Reactive Armor Perk at launch. In the mid-season, get the Low Profile Perk, improving your movement speed when crouched, prone, and downed.

Season 02 Ranked Play: Prepare for a new season of Battle Royale Ranked Play, including all-new rewards.
Incoming Call of Duty: Warzone Updates

As announced in the recent Community Updates blog, we’ve made the decision to prioritize focus on gameplay tuning, adding more quality of life improvements, and addressing ongoing bugs. This means that in order to deliver meaningful improvements to our players, new content originally planned for Season 02 has been shifted to create bandwidth to address foundational issues. These improvements won’t come all at once – rather, they’ll be staggered across the season and with quite a few quality of life changes coming mid-season. Our priority is having the most solid foundation that Battle Royale can offer and are excited for players to see it all live.

Rest assured, a full selection of content is still accessible, with access to our maps (Area 99, Urzikstan, Rebirth Island) and modes (Battle Royale, Resurgence, Plunder) available at Season 02 launch, and with BR Ranked coming during the launch window. Call of Duty: Warzone players will also be part of The Terminator and Shadow Hunt Events during the first few weeks of the season, and access all the shared Season 02 content, including the new base weapons.

For more details on updates to RICOCHET Anti-Cheat, Call of Duty: Warzone, Multiplayer, and Zombies, click here for the Community Update Blog.

Additional Equipment​

Fight to gain the upper hand with the help of two new Perks coming in Season 02.
New Perks
Perk: Reactive Armor (Launch)

Perk Slot: 2

Your armor will regenerate up to 50% if you haven’t taken damage in the last 5 seconds.

Perk: Low Profile (Mid-Season)

Perk Slot: 1

You are able to move more quickly while crouched and prone. Move slightly faster when downed.

Gameplay, Quality of Life, Bug Fixes, & More

Season 02 of Warzone brings a wave of key updates aimed at tuning gameplay, improving quality of life, and addressing persistent bugs.

Weapon reload and swap speeds, jump mechanics, parachute transitions, and audio clarity have been fine-tuned to bring Battle Royale closer to our intended experience. This extends further with adjustments to default perks, equipment count, and body shield behavior.

We’re also introducing new quality of life updates, including being able to ping buy back flares and improvements to the stat tracker font for better legibility,

Regarding Ranked Play, players will see a refinement to the amount of SR required and adjustments to deployment fees.

To round it all off, we are deploying important bug fixes that target issues with map visibility, weapon interaction, and several perks.
Call of Duty: Warzone Ranked Play

Compete in a second season of Battle Royale Ranked Play, earning the following seasonal rewards as you progress:

Season 02 BR Ranked Play Rewards

• First Season Win: Elimination Charm
• Get 25 Eliminations: Elimination Sticker
• Get 100 Eliminations: Elimination Weapon Camo
• Get 250 Eliminations: Elimination Weapon Blueprint
• Silver: “Ranked Season 2 – “Silver” Emblem
• Gold: “Ranked Season 2 – “Gold” Calling Card, Emblem, and Weapon Camo
• Platinum: “Ranked Season 2 – Platinum” Calling Card Emblem, and Weapon Camo
• Diamond: “Ranked Season 2 – Diamond” Calling Card Emblem, and Weapon Camo
• Crimson: “Ranked Season 2 – Crimson” Calling Card Emblem, and Weapon Camo
• Iridescent: “Ranked Season 2 – Iridescent” Calling Card Emblem, and Weapon Camo
• Top 250: “Ranked Season 2 – Top 250” Calling Card Emblem, and Weapon Camo

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: General Content (MP, ZM, WZ)

Call of Duty: General Content Summary (All Modes and Games)

Weapons Detail: Grab more than six new Weapons across Season 02, with four armaments revealed today, including the Cypher 091 Assault Rifle, PPSh-41 SMG, Feng 82 LMG, and TR2 Marksman Rifle. Expect a melee-focused set of new weapons to be revealed at mid-season! Plus, unlock new weapon attachments including the Underbarrel Crossbow, Belt-Fed Magazine, and more.

Battle Pass and BlackCell: The brand-new Season 02 Battle Pass delivers an impressive amount of new content, including free tiers and three base weapons alongside rewards like new Weapon Blueprints, Operator Skins, Calling Cards, Finishing Moves, Emotes, and more.

Season 02 Operators: The teched out Vortex headlines as the BlackCell Operator, accompanied by Battle Pass Operator Nocturne, a lethal assassin who ruthlessly hunts down his targets. Plus, take control of the cybernetic assassin The Terminator arriving in the Store alongside other incredible Bundles.
Weapons Detail
Primary Weapon: PPSh-41 (Launch)
SMG, Battle Pass Page 6 HVT Tier Reward, Page 14 Battle Pass Blueprint

Levels: 35

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 32

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Full-auto submachine gun. Fast fire rate with impressive damage and high recoil. Moderate handling.

Make mincemeat out of the competition with the return of the fan-favorite World War II era PPSh-41 SMG, boasting an incredibly fast fire rate that makes short work of enemies at close range. Tame its unpredictable recoil by firing in bursts or empty the whole clip in hip-fire engagements. Consider the Extended Mag, Assault Pack Field Upgrade, or the Scavenger Perk to keep from running dry in long fights and keep pushing forward maximize your damage.
Primary Weapon: Cypher 091 (Launch)
Assault Rifle, Battle Pass Page 8 HVT Tier Reward, Page 11 Battle Pass Blueprint

Levels: 42

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3)

Full-auto assault rifle. Slower rate of fire balanced by great handling and excellent mobility.

For versatility, few weapons outshine the Cypher 091. With excellent range, handling, and mobility, the weapon performs well in a variety of engagements. With clear front mounted iron sights, minimal muzzle smoke, and controllable recoil, this AR makes for easy target acquisition even without an attached Optic. To top it off, its fast reload speed reduces downtime between mags, getting you straight back into the fight.
Primary Weapon: Feng 82 (Launch)
LMG, Battle Pass Page 3 HVT Tier Reward, Page 10 Battle Pass Blueprint

Levels: 48

MAGS: 5

MAG SIZE: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3)

Full-auto light machine gun. Very slow rate of fire with great damage and handling.

Possessing the best accuracy and handling in its class, the Feng 82 LMG offers a more aggressive, frontline option for players looking to stay in the thick of the fight without losing the LMG firepower expected of the weapon type. While the base magazine size is lower than its peers, the five magazines provided ensure that you’ll still have a lot of ammo to chew through before running low.

The weapon features a reliable three-to-four shot elimination out to 50 meters with moderate upward recoil that can be mitigated via controlled bursts as well as several Gunsmith attachments offering improved vertical recoil control.
Primary Weapon: TR2 (Launch)
Marksman Rifle, Event Reward

Levels: 39

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 20

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3)

Semi-auto marksman rifle. Great rate of fire and respectable handling.

Featuring best-in-class handling, this semi-auto Marksman Rifle is ideal for fast-moving sharpshooters seeking to combine mobility with precision and power. Its rapid re-centering speed encourages quick follow up shots without losing sight of your target, eliminating unarmored enemies in three-to-four shots out to 100 meters. Whether you opt for a long-range Optic to engage enemies at a distance or prefer a closer fight, the TR2’s ease of use promises a good outcome in the hands of a trained Operator.
Additional Ordnance (Mid-Season)
Season 02 offers an incredible choice of armaments for those Operators favoring close-combat takedowns! Expect to fill your Melee Loadout slot with multiple additional hand-to-hand weapons coming at mid-season... plus a rip-roaring projectile armament coming later on. Expect more information in the Season 02 Reloaded Blog.
New: Special Weapon Attachments

Crossbow Attachment (Launch)
Assault Rifles, SWAT 5.56 and AEK-973 Marksman Rifles, Underbarrel Attachment, Battle Pass Page 7 Reward

Add some flare to your Primary Weapon with the Crossbow Underbarrel Attachment. The three explosive tipped bolts detonate shortly after impact for an explosive finish, even if you hit just wide of the mark.

Full Auto Mod (Launch)
AEK-973 Marksman Rifle, Fire Mod Attachment, Event Reward

Convert the AEK-973 into a fully automatic weapon chambered in 5.45x39mm. The change gives the Marksman Rifle a steady upward kick; press slightly downward through sustained fire to stay on target.
Binary Trigger (Launch)
Tanto .22 SMG, Fire Mod Attachment, Event Reward

Alter the weapon’s typical full-auto firing mode to a specialized semi-auto function that fires a bullet when the trigger is pulled and when it’s released for rapid fire capabilities. Blocks Barrel and Underbarrel attachments.
Belt-Fed Attachment (Mid-Season)
Three Attachments, LMGs, Magazine Attachment, Event Reward

Add an extreme amount of ammo that’s continuously fed to the weapon through sustained fire. The weapon may overheat, so allow it to cool off now and then before resuming your barrage of damage.
Season 02 Events

Expect an assortment of scheduled Events across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone. Earn rewards such as a new Primary Weapon, Melee Weapon, a razor-sharp Launcher, new special attachments, and more.
Event: The Terminator (MP, ZM, WZ)
Activation Dates: February 6 to 20

Total Rewards: 13, including Full Auto Mod for the AEK-973 Marksman Rifle and a PP-919 SMG Weapon Blueprint

Collect skulls to unlock rewards. Skulls are earned via eliminations in Multiplayer and Zombies, and by eliminating players and opening caches in Call of Duty: Warzone. Earn bonus skulls for eliminating enemies with explosive or fire damage.
Event: Shadow Hunt (MP, ZM, WZ)
Activation Dates: February 13 to 20

Total Rewards: 7, including Binary Trigger Fire Mod for the Tanto .22 SMG and the TR2 Marksman Rifle

To join Nocturne, you must first complete the challenges he has laid out before you. Don’t fail him.
Event: St. Patrick’s Day: Clover Craze (MP, ZM, WZ)
Activation Dates: March [[REDACTED]]

Total Rewards: [[REDACTED]]

Collect four-leaf clovers for landing eliminations in Multiplayer and Zombies, and by eliminating players and opening caches in Call of Duty: Warzone. Redeem for rewards.

More in the Mid-Season: Expect even more events and rewards arriving in the mid-season, with full coverage in the Season 02 Reloaded announcement.
Season 02 Battle Pass and BlackCell
Operator Nocturne Leads the Season 02 Battle Pass

Dispatch your enemies swiftly and efficiently with the new Nocturne Operator, a highly trained assassin who never fails to eliminate any assigned targets. Purchase the Season 02 Battle Pass for 1,100 COD Points or the Season 02 Battle Pass Bundle for 2,400 COD Points to immediately unlock the Instant Rewards Page of the Battle Pass, including the following items:

• 10% Battle Pass XP Boost
• The “Champ” Emote
• The “Shared Fate” Legendary Blueprint for the XM4 Assault Rifle
• The “Scarred” Legendary Weapon Sticker
• The “Nocturne” Operator and Skin, along with the “Nocturne BlackCell” Skin for those who purchase BlackCell

The Season 02 Battle Pass includes over 110 pieces of unlockable content (excluding BlackCell) including three new Base Weapons, an Underbarrel Crossbow Attachment, new Operator Skins and Weapon Blueprints, and a whole lot more. Read on for more BlackCell intel and stay tuned for a deeper dive with the BlackCell, Battle Pass and Store Bundles blog prior to Season 02 launch for a deep dive into the massive offering.
BlackCell Offerings

Deploy as the master assassin and new Operator Vortex headlining the Season 02 BlackCell content. Equipped with the latest technological advancements in stealth warfare, the “Vortex” Operator and animated Operator Skin emits black and red smoke from his arms and twin-sword handles. Vortex joins an exciting lineup of BlackCell content, including Operators well equipped to complete their mission, whether as assassin-themed hunters or unlucky targets on the run.

BlackCell owners can access the Season 02 Battle Pass via the exclusive BlackCell Page, instantly unlocking the following items:

• 20 Battle Token Tier Skips
• 1,100 COD Points
• The “Boneshard” Mastercraft Blueprint for the Jackal PDW SMG
• The “Blacksmoke” Weapon Blueprint for the AMR Mod 4 Sniper Rifle
• The “Hound’s Tooth” Finishing Move
• The “BlackCell” Clan Tag (showcased in Lobbies and Winner’s Circles).
• The “Vortex” BlackCell Operator Skin for the new Vortex Operator

Additionally, BlackCell owners can expect to access page after page of additional rewards within the Season 02 Battle Pass. These include:

• Seven BlackCell-exclusive skins for Nocturne (two Skins), Rossi, Marshall, Grey, Stone, and Toro.
• Six BlackCell-exclusive Weapon Blueprints for the AK-47 (Assault Rifle), DM-10 (Marksman Rifle), Feng 82 (New LMG), Cypher 091 (New Assault Rifle), ASG-89 (Shotgun), and PPSh-41 (New SMG).
• Over 130 item rewards (Battle Pass and BlackCell related) for those who fully complete the Season 02 BlackCell Battle Pass.

As usual, players who upgrade to BlackCell after purchasing the Battle Pass will also receive 1,100 COD Points back.

BlackCell Stackable XP Boost: Players who purchased Season 01 BlackCell and go on to purchase Season 02 BlackCell will earn a permanent 10% Player and Weapon XP boost! The 10% Player XP and Weapon XP Loyalty Bonus is for purchases of subsequent BlackCell seasons (up to 50% for BO6 seasons only).
Operators
The Season 02 Battle Pass brings two new base Operators to Crimson One along with multiple Operator Skins for both factions, accessible within the Operators menu once acquired.
Vortex (BlackCell, Crimson One, Launch)
“Vortex” Skin: BlackCell Instant Reward Page

There’s no escaping this master assassin, known only under the alias Vortex. All biographical information for this Operator has been [[REDACTED]].
Nocturne (Battle Pass, Crimson One, Launch)
“Nocturne” and “Obsidian” Skins: Battle Pass Instant Reward Page, Battle Pass Completion Page

“Nowhere to run. Nowhere to hide.” – Nocturne

A bounty’s been activated on the Rogue Black Ops team, and Nocturne is here to collect. Other than his incredible lethality on display, all biographical information for this Operator has been [[REDACTED]].
The Terminator (Bundle, Crimson One, In-Season)
Store Bundle

“I’ll be back.” – The Terminator

The ultimate killing machine arrives as The Terminator deploys from the future to decimate its enemies across Season 02. This brand-new Operator comes with two Ultra Skins inspired by the original movie. Take control of the cyborg assassin who first crashed onto the silver screen in 1984, releasing as a Store Bundle shortly after Launch.
New Store Offerings
Get a look at some of the top Bundles coming to the Store in Season 02 before we offer an even deeper dive in our Season 02 BlackCell, Battle Pass, and Bundles blog arriving prior to Season 02 launch.
Tracer Pack: The Terminator

Sent by the supercomputer Skynet to crush the human population’s chance at survival, The Terminator stands ready to annihilate anyone in its way in the “Tracer Pack: The Terminator” Operator Bundle. The Bundle includes a new Operator featuring two Ultra Skins: the humanlike “T-800” and the cyborg “Titanium Core.”

To get the job done, the cyborg comes packing with four Red Tracer-equipped Weapon Blueprints based on classic armaments from the 1984 film in addition to the "T-800 Style” Finishing Move, “Tracking...Tracking...” Emote, "What Pain?” Emblem, and “Lookin’ Fly” Calling Card.
Tracer Pack: LA Fire Relief Ultra Skin

As part of our efforts to help support and provide relief in the wake of the devastating fires in Los Angeles County, Activision is donating $1 million combined to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Foundation and direct relief.

Available now for a limited time, we are also releasing the LA Fire Relief Pack to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone. One hundred percent of Activision’s proceeds from each purchase of the “LA Fire Relief” Pack will go directly to the LA Fire Department Foundation and direct relief for local fire relief efforts and support in southern California.

As a company with roots deeply tied to the Los Angeles area, our hearts go out to our friends, colleagues and residents impacted by the devastating fires.
Other Incoming Bundles

Stay on the lookout for plenty of other exciting content arriving in the Season 02 Store, including the “Tracer Pack: Mission Redacted Reactive” Bundle, the “Tracer Pack: Death Mosh Mastercraft and Ultra Skin” Bundle, and the “Tracer Pack: Satin Smoke Reactive” Bundle. Expect a closer look at the season’s upcoming Bundles and more in the Season 02 BlackCell, Battle Pass, and Store Bundle blog.
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