Call of Duty®: Warzone™: Content
CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE SUMMARY (PART 1)
Rebirth Island Winter Refresh: Season 02 opens on a snow-covered Rebirth Island now under Guild control. New structures, including the Turbine point of interest, along with terrain and layout changes tied to expanded faction operations, reshape familiar routes and introduce new areas of focused combat across the island.
Rebirth Island Gameplay Features: Seasonal gameplay updates layer new mechanics onto Rebirth Island, including visible footprints in deep snow, Dynamic Infil Events such as gas explosions, a Snowstorm Gas Circle, classic Blueprint weapon loot hidden across the map, a Smoke Screen Killstreak, and refined vehicle routes that support faster rotations and aggressive play.
Modes, Playlists, and Ranked Play: Resurgence: Season 02 delivers a full lineup of Call of Duty: Warzone modes across Verdansk, Haven’s Hollow, and Rebirth Island, including the launch of Ranked Play: Resurgence. Compete in Trios on Haven’s Hollow under a refined, CDL-inspired ruleset to climb Skill Divisions and earn exclusive rewards.
Limited-Time Modes and Competitive Experiments: Multiple LTMs arrive throughout the season, including Loaded Resurgence, Rush Resurgence, Extreme Resurgence, and a special Iron Gauntlet Beta. These modes accelerate pacing, increase player counts, or introduce high-stakes competitive rulesets designed to test skill, decision-making, and adaptability.
Perks, Killstreaks, and In-Season Systems: Season 02 refreshes the Perk system with new Slot 1 options at launch as well as new Killstreaks. Mid-season introduces a brand-new Battle Royale experience and the arrival of the Avalon map in Call of Duty: Warzone.
Map Update: Rebirth Island Winter Refresh (Launch)
Season 02 of Call of Duty: Warzone™ begins with a snow-covered Rebirth Island winter refresh. It’s a cold, crisp day and you can almost feel the wind chill your bones.
The island now appears to be under Guild control, and NOVA 7 production has necessitated the processing and refining of vast quantities of sulfuric chemicals resulting in new structures and topographical changes, a number of \[CLASSIFIED], and more surprises to discover.
New Point of Interest: Turbine
A large-scale Turbine along the north shore of the island has been developed by Guild forces, west of Industries, east of Dock, and due north from Prison. Offering enhanced rotational possibilities for the Operator, the exterior platforms and concrete bay house a large sulfur vat and a wall of “NOVA 7” canisters. Access the door controls and enter a small, windowless control room under the vat.
Move further along the gantry to access the main area; a gantry-connected building with a roughly hexagonal Sulfur Extraction chamber inside the island itself. Dominated by a massive central turbine, there are plenty of entrances and exits at various heights to ensure this is a well-traversed area. The previous waterlogged bunker has been filled in as the Guild’s sulfur extracting becomes this faction’s major focus.
Unmarked POI: Outpost
Enhanced loot, combat, and traversal opportunities are available in this unmarked point of interest that lies east of Stronghold, and southwest of Living Quarters. Previously a rough hillside promontory with difficult-to-navigate and exposed pathways, you can now seek additional cover at the jetty with three docking bays.
Further up the slope is a raised cargo bay, and a SAM battery; either side of the Outpost itself. This Comms edifice with a prototype laser cannon and radar dish offers robust protection and sits above a locked bunker.
Rebirth Island: Other Points of Interest
The rest of Rebirth Island is just as you remember it, though snow has drifted across the ground, and sightlines have improved somewhat. Here’s what to look for:
Stronghold: The southwestern tip of the map contains a helipad, maintenance warehouses, garage and comms tower, and are all intact and where you’d expect them to be. Expect high traffic to the southeast at the new unmarked jetty and Outpost (detailed above).
Living Quarters: There are additional exit routes across from the tents, medical huts, and the five color-coded personnel buildings have been renovated by the Guild to improve visibility for the player. A small Guild Outpost allows for easy traversing between here and the Stronghold POI. Operators should expect increased activity in the vicinity.
Control Center: Everyone’s favorite landing spot remains intact. This old, concrete edifice offers even clearer and crisp sightlines across to Prison and Living Quarters, or down to Stronghold and Dock.
Headquarters: The trio of highly tactical buildings (including “Grandma’s House”, the ruined communications building 03, and the “lighthouse” sniping tower) remain intact, unless of course, the tower falls during the initial infil.
Factory: The Guild container ship “Endeavour” has docked at Factory, a sprawling Guild-branded facility across from the snow-lined dockside and outbuildings, with the cargo area filled with Guild crates as the faction continues to secure the island.
Harbor: The turbine generator room (number 6) and dilapidated mechanical warehouse remain in the same shape as you remember them, though the ocean waters are freezing and the exterior dockside is windswept with snow.
Prison: The interlocking rabbit-warren of corridors, imposing cellblocks, exterior steps and ascenders, and the surrounding vicinity remains unchanged (aside for some reasonable sightlines to Turbine), and there’s still a chance an aerial bombardment demolishes the prison roof or water tower at the start of a match. But have all the prison’s secrets been revealed?
Dock: Another place to secure a Helicopter, The Aurora cargo ship is docked here, with Guild containers atop the deck and in the hold. Otherwise, this remains a low flanking route along the northwest side of the map.
Industries: Aside from some minor Guild equipment and rebranding along the main structure, this is just how you remember it, though long-range target acquisition is now available from the roof or helicopter promontory when aiming at enemies around the new Turbine location.
Chemical Engineering: Changes across this building can be considered minimal, though the top of the pitched roof allows for long-distance sniping to the upper exterior of the Turbine.
Bioweapons: Guild equipment has been positioned into this L-shaped building at the northeast end of the map, and each floor except the basement has been renovated by the Guild. It seems organic laboratory trials are under way. The flat roof has been given a fresh sealing, and the submarine docked to the north has departed.
Rebirth Island: Gameplay Features and Updates
A snow-covered Rebirth Island the familiar combat action you previously dropped into the map for, along with the following refinements and returning features:
· Footprints in the Snow: In certain locations, deeper snow compacts under foot, meaning you can track player footfalls visually.
· Enhanced Target Acquisition: Expect better and cleaner lines of sight for multiple reasons:
o Snow: The layers of fallen snow allow you to focus on spotting enemies more easily.
o Guild Renovations: Around five of the familiar POIs have been renovated by the Guild, and are architecturally more modern, brighter, and clearer.
o Adjusted Lighting: A lack atmospheric fog across the entire island allows for some of the cleanest sightlines you’ve seen with the sun at the same angle as when the map first debuted in Black Ops Cold War.
· Vehicular Routes: With the addition of snow jumps designed for vehicles, you’re more easily able to maneuver from one road to another.
Dynamic Infil Events Continue: Just as before, the island comes under attack as you drop into a match, with the possibility of the Water Tower, Prison roof, or Lighthouse collapsing after an aerial missile barrage.
Dynamic Infil Event: Infil Gas Explosions: Drop into Rebirth Island with your head on a swivel; a gas bomb may detonate at one of various locations, creating a spherical pocket of acrid gas that act as a choking hazard before dissipating as a match progresses.
Classic Blueprints (Hidden): Search the island for some hard-hitting and familiar Weapon Blueprints from past Call of Duty titles to use in the match!
· Dotted around the island are a \[CLASSIFIED] number of past weapon Blueprints familiar to Call of Duty: Warzone fans, each cunningly stowed away.
· Finding and picking up the weapon does not unlock it in your weapon collection; you can only use it for the remainder of the match.
· These staged weapons are relevant to their map location, and are fan-favorite armaments from previous titles, and may come with any associated Tracers and Death Effects.
· Expect weapons from Modern Warfare® 2, Modern Warfare 3, and Black Ops 6.
Snowstorm Gas: The weather is about to take a turn for the worse during your Rebirth Island Winter matches as a dangerous snowstorm gradually swallows the island in poisonous, intense blizzard-like conditions. These act like a normal Circle Collapse, and Gas Masks, Decontamination Stations, and the Irradiated Perk (assuming these are active in your game mode) are all recommended if you’re caught near the vicinity.
Vehicles: Expect a similar pool of vehicles across Rebirth Island compared to previous battles, along with the TAV and RHIB for aquatic activities. Note the two land-based Polaris vehicles benefit from new topographical snow ramps dotted across the island, allowing easier navigation to the road structure. Here are the expected vehicles:
· Tactical Amphibious Vehicle (TAV)
· Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 (ATV)
· Polaris RZR Pro R 4 (UTV)
· RHIB (Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat)
· Heli
New Killstreak: RC-XD: The Black Ops 7 Scorestreak comes to Rebirth Island as available loot and performs in a similar way to its Multiplayer counterpart. Drop the vehicle and steer it to an intended target, using jumps and boosts to traverse the environment before delivering an explosive payload to the enemy. Immune to gas, but not to damage from enemy weaponry or Killstreaks.
New Killstreak: Smoke Screen: Smoke Screens are found as loot and purchased at Buy Stations, and when called in expect a single payload of five shells that detonate into smoke clouds in a slightly offset row, with each cloud lasting a few seconds, much like a smoke grenade, though it doesn’t impact your health.
Redacted Contracts (Launch)
Rebirth Island only
Begin a Redacted Contract without knowing the objectives by seeking out a specially marked Tablet with a “?” icon. Once started, a random objective is given, though players with experience completing a Bounty, Scavenger, or Recon Contract will know what to expect. The reward for taking a chance on a Redacted Contract is the usual reward, plus bonus in-match cash.
New Perks (Launch)
New Perks: Slot 1 Perk Refresh
Season 02 introduces a refresh to the Slot 1 Perk category, replacing several existing Perks with three new options designed to emphasize survivability, squad movement, combat awareness, and supports a distinct playstyle. Here are the Perks for Season 02 Launch:
Field Medic (Launch, Slot 1)
Replaces Veteran
Resistance-Enhancing Perk: Field Medic is built for players who thrive in high-pressure engagements and clutch revives. Reviving teammates is faster and more impactful, restoring momentum when it matters most. When you revive an ally, they immediately receive an inserted armor plate from their inventory and a brief movement speed boost to help them reposition. The same benefits apply when you’re revived, giving both of you a better chance to stay alive and rejoin the fight.
Beyond revives, Field Medic increases your bleed-out duration, giving your squad more time to bring you back, and provides resistance to several tactical effects, including Flash, Concussion, Gas, and Shock equipment. It’s a strong choice for a Squadmate in an aggressive squad that expects to trade downs and push through chaos.
Drill Instructor (Launch, Slot 1)
Replaces Grenadier
Agility-Enhancing Perk: Drill Instructor rewards constant movement and tight squad positioning. After sprinting for a short duration, you’ll begin regenerating health, allowing you to stay mobile without a reliance on cover. In addition, nearby allies gain movement speed and faster mantling, helping squads reposition quickly, scale terrain more efficiently, and maintain pressure during rotations or engagements.
These bonuses apply to allies within proximity and briefly persist after they move out of range, encouraging coordinated movement without requiring perfect formation. Drill Instructor effects do not stack, reinforcing its role as a single leadership-focused Perk within a squad.
Surveyor (Launch, Slot 1)
Replaces Cold-Blooded
Awareness-Enhancing Perk: Surveyor enhances situational awareness. When nearby opponents interact with Buy Stations or activate Contracts, they briefly appear on the map, offering insight into enemy positioning and intent. UAVs you deploy cover a larger area and your mini-map is zoomed out, always giving you a broader view of the area of operations.
Surveyor also highlights downed enemies through walls within closer range, making it easier to track threats during multi-squad fights and prevent unexpected revives. This Perk is ideal for players who value information, positioning, and anticipating enemy movement before engagements begin.
New Modes and Updates (Launch, In-Season)
Core Modes
From the launch of Season 02, you can expect a familiar variety of Call of Duty: Warzone modes across three maps: Verdansk, Haven’s Hollow, and Rebirth Island (with its Winter update). Drop into the following Core Modes:
Battle Royale (150 Players, 25 Minute-matches): Quads, Trios, Duos, and Solos on Verdansk.
Resurgence (44 Players, 15 Minute-matches): Quads, Duos, and Solos on Haven’s Hollow and Rebirth Island.
Casuals (Players and Bots): Quads. Battle Royale Casual on Verdansk. Resurgence Casual on Haven’s Hollow and Rebirth Island.
Be sure to check your Socials and Raven Software’s Comms for weekly playlists and updates to Modes as Season 02 progresses!
New Core Mode: Ranked Play: Resurgence (Launch Window)
Trios, Haven’s Hollow
Rank up and prove your prowess as Ranked Play: Resurgence returns! This competitive game mode features skilled Trios dropping into Haven’s Hollow to prove their mettle: Compete in high-stakes, fast-paced matches built around a refined ruleset, with weapons restricted to those found in Black Ops 7, as well as some Perk and Attachment restrictions. Battle to increase your Skill Rating, earn exclusive rewards, and climb the Skill Divisions on your path toward the top.
How to Play and SR Requirements
In Resurgence Ranked Play, you’ll compete against players in similar Skill Divisions as you battle to earn Skill Rating (SR). SR is awarded for outlasting other squads, eliminating opponents, and completing in-match challenges with eliminations contributing to your entire squad’s SR total. The amount of SR earned from eliminations adjusts based on the division of the opponent you defeat, increasing when taking down higher-ranked players and decreasing against lower-ranked ones, with a maximum of 150 SR available per match. Starting in Silver, each match also carries a Deployment Fee, deducted at the beginning of the game.
SR Placement
Placement Top 15 Top 13 Top 10 Top 8 Top 6 Top 4 1st
Placement SR 0 10 20 30 50 100 125
Elimination SR 2 2 3 3 4 4 5
Ranked Play Divisions, SR Needed, and Deployment Fees
Rank Deploy Fee (Tier I) Deploy Fee (Tier II) Deploy Fee (Tier III) SR Needed
\[\[ICON: BRONZE]] Bronze Free Free Free 0
\[\[ICON: SILVER]] Silver -20 -25 -30 900
\[\[ICON: GOLD]] Gold -35 -40 -45 2,100
\[\[ICON: PLATINUM]] Platinum -50 -55 -60 3,600
\[\[ICON: DIAMOND]] Diamond -65 -70 -75 5,400
\[\[ICON: CRIMSON]] Crimson -85 -95 -110 7,500
\[\[ICON: IRIDESCENT]] Iridescent Deployment fee increases every 500 SR from -120 to -220 10,000
\[\[ICON: TOP 250]] Iridescent Deployment fee increases every 500 SR from -120 to -220 Varies as Season progresses
Skill Rating Challenges: In addition to the rewards (listed below), there are a series of SR Challenges available to further bolster your SR. These include five Tiers of Eliminations (100 SR per Elimination), and placing in the Top 20, Top 10, and Top 5 (100 SR each). Win a Match and receive 200 SR.
Loadout Restrictions
Ranked Play Call of Duty: Warzone rules are in effect, limiting the choice of Loadouts you can access in a Ranked Play Resurgence match. A triangular warning symbol denotes which items in your Loadouts cannot be equipped. Here are some general rules:
· BO7 Only: Ranked Play Resurgence allows for Black Ops 7 weaponry only.
· Two Weapons: Your Loadout consists of two weapons: These can be two Primary Weapons, one Primary and one Secondary, or two Secondaries if you’re a maniac.
· Melee, Tactical, Lethal: You have a Melee weapon slot, along with a Tactical and Lethal.
· Perks: You have three Perk slots, and no Wildcard.
Specific restrictions are in effect for each aspect of your Loadout, as follows:
· Weapons: There are restrictions on Optics (usually those with Thermals or other enemy-detecting capabilities), and Assault Rifle Underbarrels (Launchers with explosive or otherwise-damaging charges, though Smoke is good to use), depending on the weapon in question.
· Tacticals: The following are available: Concussion, Smoke, Psych, Decoy, Stim Shot, and Heartbeat Sensor.
· Lethals: The following are available: Frag, Sticky, C4, Molotov, Combat Axe.
· Perks: Two Perks are restricted: Alertness (Perk 2) and Tracker (Perk 3).
Ranked Play Security Requirements
When Ranked Play launches in Season 02, RICOCHET Anti-Cheat will require a stronger form of Remote Attestation for PC players, in partnership with Microsoft. This extra layer of protection sets a new standard for Ranked Play, building on our existing TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot requirements.
If you’re a PC player and need more information about security requirements, click here.
Season 02 Career Rewards
The following rewards are available as you continue to earn top placements during Season 02 Resurgence: Ranked Play:
· 3 Top Placements: “Honor’s Laurel” Emblem
· 10 Top Placements: “BO7 Ranked Competitor” Operator Skins (2x Skins; Male and Female)
· 20 Top Placements: “Oblivauric” Blueprint (SMG, Dravec 45)
· 40 Top Placements: “Chronicled Wins” Loading Screen
· 50 Top Placements: “Bluecrest” Weapon Camo (Universal)
· 100 Top Placements: “Chimmy” Weapon Charm
· 150 Top Placements: “Gravescale” Large Decal
· 250 Top Placements: “The Last Laugh” Calling Card
· 300 Top Placements: “Ossuary King” Emblem and “Night Reaper” Blueprint (Melee, Knife)
All Seasons: Career Rewards
The following Operator Skin rewards are available as you continue to Rank up during Season 02 Resurgence: Ranked Play or any future Season. The reward Skins include two Skins (Male and Female), and are awarded at the end of each Season based on the highest Division you have achieved within that Season:
· Reach Gold Division: WZ Gold Competitor (2x Skins)
· Reach Platinum Division: WZ Platinum Competitor (2x Skins)
· Reach Diamond Division: WZ Diamond Competitor (2x Skins)
· Reach Crimson Division: WZ Crimson Competitor (2x Skins)
· Reach Iridescent Division: WZ Iridescent Competitor (2x Skins)
· Reach Top 250 Division*: WZ Top 250 Competitor (2x Skins)
· Reach #1 Overall*: WZ Top 250 Champion (2x Skins)
(* Awarded only to players that have ended the season in the Top 250 or as #1 Overall).
Season 02: Seasonal Rewards
The following Blueprint, Large Decal, Calling Cards, and Weapon Camos are only available during Season 02:
· Reach 10 Top Placements in Season 02: “Chrimerean” Blueprint (Sniper Rifle, Shadow SK)
· Reach 25 Top Placements in Season 02: “Stone Cold” Large Decal
· Reach Silver Rank in Season 02: “Satyr” Calling Card
· Reach Gold Rank in Season 02: “Siren” Weapon Camo (Universal) and “Triton” Calling Card
· Reach Platinum Rank in Season 02: “Hit List” Weapon Camo (Universal) and “Stoned” Calling Card
· Reach Diamond Rank in Season 02: “Minotaur” Weapon Camo (Universal) and “Lionizer” Calling Card
· Reach Crimson Rank in Season 02: “Spartan” Weapon Camo (Universal) and “OpTempo” Calling Card
· Reach Iridescent Rank in Season 02: “Cyclops” Weapon Camo (Universal) and “Eye Lord” Calling Card
· Finish in the Top 250 in Season 02: “Herculean” Weapon Camo (Animated, Universal) and “Shock & Awe” Calling Card
· Finish Season 02 #1 Overall: Monstrum Calling Card
Introducing Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence Series
Call of Duty®: Warzone Resurgence Series (COD: WRS) is a new circuit where the best Call of Duty®: Warzone Resurgence players will compete for their share of a $1.2 million prize pool across months of intense competition beginning February 9.
COD: WRS includes online qualifiers, two mid-season LAN tournaments at DreamHack Birmingham and DreamHack Atlanta, and culminates in a Championship at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Click here to learn more about the new competitive circuit and sign up your trio.
Additional Modes (Launch, In-Season, Mid-Season)
Loaded Resurgence (Launch) and Loaded Resurgence Casual (In-Season), LTM
Rebirth Island, Quads, 32 Players (8 Squads)
Loaded Resurgence is a fast-paced variation on the classic Resurgence experience that drops players into the action fully Loadout-equipped from the start. Core Resurgence rules still apply — as long as one squadmate remains alive, fallen teammates can redeploy after a short countdown — but the immediate access to full loadouts accelerates engagements and rewards aggressive, coordinated play. There’s also a new way to earn all the Perks, if you complete the Specialist Quest!
· Every time players eliminate an opponent, they earn an extra Perk, up the point where Specialist is awarded.
· This Perk accumulation continues even if you’re eliminated!
Expect a higher-intensity Resurgence variant prioritizing momentum, mastery, and constant pressure. Drop in at launch, and with Bot opponents as well as real humans later in Season 02.
Rush Resurgence (Weekend LTM, In-Season)
Rebirth Island, Quads, 32 Players (8 Squads)
Ready for a quick drop? Rush Resurgence brings all the chaos of a fast-moving move, but in an even more rapid form:
· Redeploy timing is reduced — allowing you back into the action with more haste — and disabled at the third Gas Circle.
· There’s a Fire Sale Public Event at the second Gas Circle.
· There are the same number of Gas Circles, but these close with a different timing:
o They remain stationary for less time than normal (for example, the first Circle closes after around 45 seconds).
o They take longer to close (for example, the first Circle takes two minutes to close).
· This leads to matches ending in around half the time compared to normal Resurgence.
Extreme Resurgence (Weekend LTM, Mid-Season)
Haven’s Hollow, Quads, 100 Players (25 Squads)
Simply put: Mayhem. All the usual Resurgence rules apply as you drop into Haven’s Hollow with regular loot, Gas Circle activity, Contracts, and Public Events intact, but there’s one important different: A massive influx of Operatives: Instead of the usual 52 Operators (13 Squads), expect double the number to drop in; 25 Squads and 100 total players ready to battle for ultimate supremacy!
Iron Gauntlet Beta (In-Season, Mid-Season)
Verdansk, Duos, 150 Players (75 Squads)
Drop into Verdansk late in Mid-Season with heightened intensity and competitive Battle Royale ruleset designed to test your gun skill, positioning, and decision-making, rather than luck. You’ll need an iron will and a trusted squadmate to survival these trials….
· Scarce resources: This is a high-stakes drop in a survival-focused environment where every decision counts.
· Competitive Duos: The last squad standing wins.
· Rapid Collapse: Circles collapse more rapidly than normal BR, leading to more frequent engagements.
· Earn that loot: There are no free Loadout drops and Buy Station prices are increased.
· Don’t rely on a ride: Only Bikes and ATVs are available.
· TTK Delay: Base health has been raised (from 150 to 300 units). Regeneration delay has been adjusted, and regeneration rate has been reduced; all designed to slow down TTK.
· Loot rebalancing: Epic and Legendary weapons spawn less often, and Killstreaks as well as Cash drops are rarer. Weapons are from the Black Ops 7 pool. Common weapons usually start with extended mags and iron sights (primarily for ARs and SMGs). There are no Perks in loot.
· Tough But Fair: One-hit kill protection is enabled. Stim shot has been removed.
· Returning Mechanics: The Gulag, Contracts, and respawn mechanics are the same as the main Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale mode.
Note: Iron Gauntlet will be in Beta at launch: This is the first playable iteration of a Mode we will continue to refine before it returns in a later Season with updates based on your feedback. This Mode is also planned to form the basis for an expansive new aspect of the game! Play this mode, and let us know how you’re liking the loot, game economy, TTK, and other elements that interest you.
A New Battle Royale Experience (Mid-Season)
Mid-Season introduces a brand-new Battle Royale experience with the arrival of the Avalon map in Call of Duty: Warzone. Built from the ground up, this is a new Mode that draws inspiration from Call of Duty’s Battle Royale origins, Black Ops 4 Blackout. More details will be revealed at Season 02 Reloaded.
New Call of Duty: Warzone Events (Launch, In-Season)
Check out the Events section later in this blog for a complete run-down of all Season 02 Events. Below are Events related to Call of Duty: Warzone:
· Escalation Directive Event: Earn up to eight Universal Camos by completing Weapon Class Camo Challenges across all modes, including Call of Duty: Warzone.
· Additional Events (Mid-Season): Expect additional Events and Challenges at Mid-Season.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7: General Content (CM, MP, ZM, WZ)
Call of Duty: General Content Summary (All Modes and Games)
Seven new Weapons: A mini-arsenal arrives throughout Season 02, including the EGRT-17 Assault Rifle, REV-46 SMG, and H311-SAW Melee in the Battle Pass, plus the GDL Havoc Special, SG-12 Shotgun, Swordfish A1 Marksman Rifle, and Voyak KT-3 Assault Rifle. Also, earn new Attachments including the Razor 9mm Wildfire Conversion, A.R.C. M1 Assault Frame, and more.
New Events and Rewards: Stockpile rewards across new events including new Weekly Challenges, General Challenges, and mode-focused Events. Don’t miss the Escalation Directive Event with multiple Weapon Camos to earn! Other rewards include Ranked Play animated Camos, cosmetic items, and more.
Battle Pass and BlackCell: Season 02 delivers a brand-new Battle Pass, introducing new Weapon Blueprints, Operator Skins, Calling Cards, Finishing Moves, Emotes, and more across a mix of free and premium tiers.
Get BlackCell for additional rewards including the exclusive “Phantom” Operator, and his “Eclipse” Operator Skin variant.
Weekly Challenges: Complete Weekly Challenges throughout the season to unlock new Loadout items, Attachments, Camo rewards, and XP.
New Store Offerings: Access new Ultra Skin, Reactive content, and Mastercraft Weapon Blueprints across several new Bundles arriving in the Store, including the Tracer Pack: Shadow Strike Bundle featuring the “Midnight Reaper” Weapon Blueprint for the new Season 02 EGRT-17 Assault Rifle.
Weapons Detail
Primary Weapon: REV-46 (Launch)
SMG, Battle Pass Page 3 HVT, Page 11 HVT Battle Pass and BlackCell Blueprint
Levels: 34
MAGS: 4
MAG SIZE: 35
Mastery Badges: Yes
Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods
Customize Options: Blueprints, Camos and Reticle Unlocks (CM, MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).
Full-auto submachine gun. Extremely fast fire rate. Switch between a folded and unfolded stock position to change handling and recoil characteristics.
Sporting the highest fire rate in its class at a blazing fast 1,111 rpm, the REV-46 is flexible both literally and figuratively, with a stock you can fold and unfold. This is an excellent hit-and-run companion weapon when the stock is folded, and offers impressive recoil control, supporting accurate fire off the hip and down sights, with the stock unfolded.
The weapon’s foldable stock makes the REV-46 extremely versatile, allowing you to alter its characteristics to best match your environment. Its advantages are balanced out by a lower damage output. Aim in, make your shots count, and take them out.
Prestige Attachment
Stock > MFS Reforge Flip Stock
Deployed stock provides a massive improvement to movement speed when aiming for unparalleled strafing potential. Impacts sprint to fire and recoil but no longer slows ADS or mobility.
Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > REV-46
The Universal Weapon Prestige Camos for the REV-46 (above): Prestige 1: “Jagged.” Prestige 2: “Leaf.” Prestige Max: “Rosette” (Animated).
Primary Weapon: EGRT-17 (Launch)
Assault Rifle, Battle Pass Page 6 HVT, Page 14 HVT Tier Battle Pass and BlackCell Blueprint
Levels: 41
MAGS: 3
MAG SIZE: 34
Mastery Badges: Yes
Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods
Customize Options: Blueprints, Camo and Reticle Unlocks (CM, MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).
Full-auto assault rifle. Fires superheated rounds that ricochet off solid surfaces.
Second only to the Peacekeeper MK1 in fire rate, the EGRT-17 Assault Rifle rapidly outputs rounds, dealing impressive damage to the body and head, with the added feature of ricocheting rounds to catch enemy targets in the rebound. Despite its high fire rate, the EGRT-17 offers highly accurate recoil control, offset by a slower reload time. For Operators looking to down enemies with quick, accurate fire, this is one to take to the range.
Prestige Attachment
Fire Mods > MFS Heated Echo Rounds
Heated energy ammo that bounces more effectively against surfaces. Most effective when firing on the ground in front of the target.
Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > EGRT-17
The Universal Weapon Prestige Camos for the EGRT-17 (above): Prestige 1: “Retro.” Prestige 2: “Brick.” Prestige Max: “Void Stripe” (Animated).
Melee Weapon: H311-SAW (Launch)
Melee, Battle Pass Page 10
Levels: 30
Mastery Badges: Yes
Attachments: None
Customize Options: Blueprints.
Melee weapon. High damage, moderate to long range, and slow to moderate attack speed.
Hack up the competition with a rotating saw that makes short work of enemies. The H311-SAW shares a similar damage profile as the Knife and Flatline Mk.II, but with a longer reach and a slightly slower attack speed, and the results are messier. Take hold of the deadly weapon and slice your way to victory.
Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > H311-SAW
The Universal Weapon Prestige Camos for the H311-SAW (above): Prestige 1: “Swamp.” Prestige 2: “High Voltage” (Animated, First Seen in Black Ops 4), Prestige Max: “Tasty.”
Special Weapon: GDL Havoc (Launch)
Special, Weekly Challenge Reward
Levels: 30
MAGS: 7
MAG SIZE: 4
Mastery Badges: Yes
Attachments: Magazine, Rear Grip
Customize Options: Blueprints, Camo Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).
Pump-action grenade launcher. Grenades stick to solid surfaces and can be remote detonated. No ADS.
Enjoy the look on the enemy’s faces as you fire flashing sticky grenades that latch onto the first solid surface they encounter. Shoot volleys of them at enemy targets, use them as traps on the ground and walls, and pull the trigger to set them off.
Prestige Attachment
Magazine > MFS Airstrike Mag
Improves offensive abilities through a modified projectile that travels faster, can bounce off surfaces, and can be detonated sooner. An increased inner damage radius improves the chance to deal max damage to nearby targets.
Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > GDL Havoc
The Universal Weapon Prestige Camos for the GDL Havoc (above): Prestige 1: “Textile.” Prestige 2: “Navy.” Prestige Max: “Flamingo” (Animated).
Primary Weapon: SG-12 (In-Season)
Shotgun, Escalation Directive Event Mastery Reward
Levels: 38
MAGS: 4
MAG SIZE: 8
Mastery Badges: Yes
Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods
Customize Options: Blueprints, Camos and Reticle Unlocks (CM, MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).
Semi-auto shotgun. Well-rounded for mid-range performance.
Unleash on enemy Operators with the SG-12, offering a much higher fire rate compared to the other currently available semi-auto Shotguns in addition to providing the longest effective damage range in its class. With eight rounds in the magazine, you can pepper foes with rapid successive shots, balanced by a lower overall damage output compared to the other Shotguns.
Prestige Attachment
Laser > MFS Pulse Fire Taclight
Dedicated flashlight that improves firepower through the addition of binary trigger firing functionality and tactical stance at the expense of damage range. Flashlight is visible in ADS.
Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > SG-12
The Universal Weapon Prestige Camos for the SG-12 (above): Prestige 1: “Chrysalis” (First seen in Black Ops 4). Prestige 2: “Rocket Box.” Prestige Max: “Shimmer” (First seen in Black Ops 4).
Primary Weapon: Voyak KT-3 (Mid-Season)
Assault Rifle, Event 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: Blueprints, Camos and Reticle Unlocks (CM, MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).
Full-auto assault rifle. High damage and excellent handling, with slower fire rate and moderate to high recoil.
Expect a full reveal at Season 02 Reloaded. Expect an impressive Assault Rifle with characteristics that aren’t too dissimilar to the AK-27, but with a slightly slower rate of fire, and a shorter range. However, the Voyak KT-3 also shares some advantageous attributes with the Peacekeeper AR, offering a similar level of fast handling and mobility.
Prestige Attachment
Laser > MFS Anti-Dispersion Module
The combat benefits of this Attachment have been deemed \[CLASSIFIED].
Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > Voyak KT-3
The Universal Weapon Prestige Camos for the Voyak KT-3 (above): Prestige 1: “Splatter” (First seen in Black Ops 4). Prestige 2: “Chevrons.” Prestige Max: “Potion” (Animated).
Primary Weapon: Swordfish A1 (Mid-Season)
Marksman Rifle, Event Reward
Levels: 39
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 (CM, MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).
4-round burst marksman rifle. Fast cyclic fire rate and minimal recoil, but slower mobility and handling.
When it comes to recoil control, no other Marksman Rifle comes close to the Swordfish A1, a deadly accurate weapon that fires rapid quad bursts that stay on target inflicting punishing damage on enemies hit by all four rounds. It beats out the comparable M8A1 for overall damage output at the cost of a longer burst delay and slower mobility.
Prestige Attachment
Fire Mods > MFS Penta Burst Mod
The combat benefits of this Attachment have been deemed \[CLASSIFIED].
Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > Swordfish A1
The Universal Weapon Prestige Camos for the Swordfish A1 (above): Prestige 1: “Juiced” (First seen in Black Ops 4). Prestige 2: “Arabesque” (First seen in Black Ops 4). Prestige Max: “Arsenal” (Animated).
New: Weapon Attachments
XM325 Titan Wield (In-Season)
XM325 LMG, Weekly Challenge Reward
Attachment > Stock > XM325 Titan Wield
Use two devastating XM325s at once while managing belt-fed ammo and an overheat meter. Slows player movement and handling.
FANG HoverPoint ELO (In-Season)
All Weapons, Weekly Challenge Reward
Attachment > Optic > FANG HoverPoint ELO
Discreet with a thin frame, this reflex sight features a floating illuminated reticle and improves stability at the expense of handling.
A.R.C. M1 Assault Frame (In-Season)
A.R.C. M1 Launcher, Weekly Challenge Reward
Attachment > Underbarrel > A.R.C. M1 Assault Frame
Top mounted control system that shortens both the charge time and cooldown to support aggressive use against enemy personnel. Increases explosion radius and provides improvements to both mobility and handling.
Razor 9mm Wildfire Conversion (In-Season)
Razor 9mm SMG, Weekly Challenge Reward
Attachment > Fire Mods > Extreme Rapid Fire
Conversion kit offering a massive improvement to both fire rate and bullet velocity and a larger magazine. Adds spread to ADS and impacts movement speed when firing.
Echo 12 Backlash Launcher Kit (Mid-Season)
Echo 12 Shotgun, Event Reward
Attachment > Fire Mods > Grenade Launcher Conversion
Conversion to support the firing of fast-moving explosive projectiles that can bounce off surfaces. Explosive damage is increased if detonation occurs after bouncing.
MXR-17 ANVL Conversion (Mid-Season)
MXR-17, Weekly Challenge Reward
Attachment > Barrel > MXR-17 ANVL Conversion
Converts the MXR-17 into a harder hitting weapon with increased ammo. Recoil and fire rate decreases over time the longer the weapon is fired.
Season 02 Events (Launch, In-Season, Mid-Season)
Earn XP and unlock an impressive number of rewards, starting with an Event focused on Weapon Camo Rewards and the new SG-12 Shotgun! Then ensure you’re ready to drop into a massive Event at Mid-Season. More intel to come in the Season Reloaded Blog.
Event: Escalation Directive Camo Event (CM, MP, ZM, WZ, Launch Window)
Rewards Include: SG-12 Shotgun
Escalation Directive is a Camo-focused Event delivering 8 all-new Universal Camos, including 4 Animated Completion Camos as well as the new SG-12 Shotgun. Complete Weapon Class Camo Challenges in all 4 modes to unlock Universal Camos for your favorite Weapon Classes. Complete all 9 Weapon Class Camo Challenges in a given mode and you’ll unlock that mode’s Animated Completion Camo. Unlock them all to stand out in every fight. Consult the “Camo Checklist” section later in this blog for a list of Camos you can earn.
Event: Mars Leaderboard Event (ZM, Launch)
Rewards Include: Universal Camos and a Weapon Blueprint
The new S02 Mars Zombies Survival Map will launch alongside a 30-Player Leaderboard Event where players can compete over their highest round reached on the new map. Players will earn Universal Camo and GobbleGum rewards based on their final Leaderboard placement and can also earn a Weapon Blueprint and Charm by complete Round Milestone Challenges during the Event.
Event: Hunt or Be Hunted Event (MP, In-Season)
Rewards Include: Universal Camos and a Weapon Blueprint
This Multiplayer-Exclusive Leaderboard Event ranks players on a 30-player Leaderboard based on the number of Eliminations they’ve earned over the course of the Event. Compete for two Universal Camos and Calling Card rewards, and complete Challenges to unlock a Weapon Blueprint, Charm, and more.
Event: Dead Ops Arcade Leaderboard Event (ZM, In-Season)
Rewards Include: Universal Camos and a Weapon Blueprint
In this new twist on Leaderboard Events, your highest score in Dead Ops Arcade 4 will determine your position on a 30-person leaderboard with other DOA 4 players. Earn rewards for completing challenges as well and unlock up to 13 total rewards, including two Universal Camos and a Weapon Blueprint.
Event: Paradox Junction Event (ZM, Mid-Season)
Rewards Include: \[\[CLASSIFIED]]
Find out what happens to the crew when they arrive at Paradox Junction and access the Event for a chance to earn some \[\[CLASSIFIED]] Zombies rewards!
Weekly Challenges (Launch Window)
Career > Challenges > Weekly Challenges
Complete Challenges every week of the season to unlock new Loadout items, Camo rewards, and XP. At the start of Season 02, check the Weekly Challenge menu to see the available rewards and the challenges required to access them. Complete any six Challenges across any or all of the four supported modes to unlock the weekly reward, including new Attachments plus the GDL Havoc Special Weapon, and during the Mid-Season, the Lockshot Scorestreak.
Seasonal Camos (Weekly Challenges)
In addition to Attachments, Weapons, and Scorestreaks on offer throughout the season, players can earn two seasonal Weapon Camos, both of which are Universal (they can be equipped to any weapon).
Weekly Challenge Weapon Camo 1: “Sword of Swords” (Animated): Earn any four Weekly Rewards to unlock this new Universal Animated Camo (which can be applied to any weapon).
Weekly Challenge Weapon Camo 2: “Canine Havoc” (Animated): Earn all eight Weekly Rewards to unlock this new Universal Animated Camo (which can be applied to any weapon).
Current Season Weekly Challenges, and Armory Access
Note: As you near the end of Season 01, be sure to check through all your remaining Weekly Challenges across Endgame, Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone, and complete as many as you can. Any Attachments, Weapons, or Scorestreaks that you don’t unlock via Weekly Challenges in Season 01 will be available in the Armory during Season 02 to unlock via Armory Challenges.
Camo Checklist: Season 02 Weapon Camos
Season 02’s massive content drop extends to your weapon enhancement visuals: There are well over 50 available Weapon Camos to earn during Season 02, most are Universal (and therefore applicable to any weapon carried) and some are Animated!
Here’s where to find them and unlock all Weapons Camos prior to Mid-Season:
Season 02 Checklist (Launch and In-Season)
(GEN) S02 Weapon Prestige Camos (15 Camos total, 4 Animated): There are three new Prestige Camos for each of the seven new weapons, with five weapons being available before Mid-Season.
(GEN) S02 Event: Escalation Directive (8 Camos Total, 4 Animated):
· “Synthesis” (CM), “Decay Heat” (MP), “Prismatic” (ZM), “Phased” (WZ). Unlock each camo individually for all nine Weapon Class and per Mode, like Military Camos.
· “Cell Fusion” (CM), “Radioactive” (MP), “Rive” (ZM), “Ionize” (WZ). Rewards for completing each Weapon Class in a particular mode. But is that the end of the Event…?
(GEN) S02 Weekly Challenge Camo (1 Animated Camos): Don’t forget to unlock the “Sword of Swords” Camo just before Mid-Season, assuming you’ve completed the prerequisite number of Weekly Challenges.
(MP) S02 Multiplayer Hunt or Be Hunted Leaderboard Event Camos (2 Camos total, 1 Animated):
· “Pack Pattern” (Animated) Camo (Top 5) and “Paw Trail” (Top 15).
(MP) S02 Multiplayer Ranked Play Camos (7 Camos total, 2 Animated):
o “50 Ranked Wins”: 50 Wins.
o Ranked Season 02 Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Crimson, Iridescent, Top 250.
(ZM) S02 Zombies Mars Leaderboard Event Camos (2 Camos total, 1 Animated):
· “Mars” (Animated) Camo (Top 5) and “Planet Flamingo” (Top 15).
(ZM) S02 Zombies Dead Ops Arcade 4 Leaderboard Event Camos (2 Camos total, 1 Animated):
· “Egged” (Animated) Camo (Top 5) and “Fowl Play” (Top 15).
(WZ) S02 Resurgence Ranked Play Camos (7 Camos total, 1 Animated):
· “Bluecrest”: Earn 50 Top Placements in WZ Ranked Play.
· Ranked Season 02 Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Crimson, Iridescent, Top 250.
(WZ) S02 Winstreak Camos (4 Camos total, 2 Animated):
· “Stabilimentum” and “Metallic Shade” Camos: Earn a set number of Winstreaks in Battle Royale and Resurgence, respectively.
· “Chroma Mire” and “Stereogramic” Camos: Earn a higher set number of Winstreaks in Battle Royale and Resurgence, respectively.
Season 02 Checklist (Mid-Season)
The Camo Cavalcade Continues at Mid-Season: There’s a good deal more Camo grinding available in the second part of Season 02. Expect the following:
· Additional Camos for Events spanning Endgame, Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone.
· Additional Camos for individual modes, including Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone.
· Pack-a-Punch and Relic PAP Camos for Zombies, and additional Zombies Event Camos.
· And more!
Season 02 Battle Pass and BlackCell
Escalation Starts Now with the Season 02 Battle Pass
Overseeing development of a new generation of augmented soldiers for The Guild, Victoria Atwood leads the Season 02 Battle Pass with the deadly precision of a scientist and covert assassin.
The Season 02 Battle Pass features a new collection of Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, and more, including up to 1,100 COD Points, 110+ total rewards, and three new Base Weapons.
There are several to access the Battle Pass:
Once you purchase the Battle Pass, you immediately unlock the Instant Rewards Page, including the following items:
· 10% Battle Pass XP Boost
· The “Sage” Operator Skin for the new Victoria Atwood Operator plus a BlackCell variant for those who purchase BlackCell
· The “Malcontent” Legendary Blueprint for the Razor 9mm
· The “Arm Up” Animated Calling Card
· The “Warped Skull” Emblem
The Season 02 Battle Pass features 119 pieces of unlockable content (excluding BlackCell) including three new (and free) Base Weapons, and more. Make sure you focus on the following Pages to obtain these weapons:
Season 02 Battle Pass Completion Rewards
Players who purchase and complete the Season 02 Battle Pass will earn the following completion rewards:
· 200 COD Points
· The “Axial” Ultra Skin for Victoria Atwood plus a BlackCell variant for those who purchase BlackCell
· The “Mind Breaker” Finishing Move
· The “Cornering” Animated Calling Card
· The “Malice” Animated Emblem
· A “Perkaholic” GobbleGum
BlackCell Offerings
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Let the enemy know you mean business with the brand-new Operator Phantom, exclusive to BlackCell. This augmented Guild asset comes with an alternate BlackCell Operator Skin, joined by a cast of covert Operators and tactical Weapon Blueprints earned exclusively through BlackCell.
BlackCell owners can access the Season 02 Battle Pass via the exclusive BlackCell Page, instantly unlocking the following items:
· The “Phantom” BlackCell Operator
· The “Eclipse” BlackCell Operator Skin variant for Phantom.
· 1,100 COD Points
· The “Initiator” Mastercraft Weapon Blueprint for the AK-27 Assault Rifle with Tracers and Death FX
· The alternate “Fatalist” Mastercraft Weapon Blueprint for the AK-27 Assault Rifle with Tracers and Death FX
· The “Sic ’Em” Companion Finishing Move
· The “Go Time” Gun Screen
· The “BlackCell” Clan Tag (showcased in Lobbies and Winner’s Circles)
· 10% XP Loyalty Boost
BlackCell owners get access to page after page of additional exclusive rewards within the Season 02 Battle Pass, including:
· Seven BlackCell-exclusive Operator Skins, including:
o Instant Reward Page: The “Sage” BlackCell Skin for Victoria Atwood
o BP Completion Page: The “Axial” BlackCell Skin for Victoria Atwood
o Page 2: The “Zenith” BlackCell Operator Skin for Mason
o Page 4: The “Prognosis” BlackCell Operator Skin for Falkner
o Page 7: The “Guardsman” BlackCell Operator Skin for Nikolai
o Page 9: The “Devious” BlackCell Operator Skin for Vermaak
o Page 12: The “Forgenought” Operator Skin for Reaper EWR-3
· Seven BlackCell-exclusive Weapon Blueprints:
o Page 1: The “Paragon BlackCell” Weapon Blueprint for the MXR-17 Assault Rifle
o Page 5: The “Deregulator BlackCell” Weapon Blueprint for the Warden 308 Marksman Rifle
o Page 8: The “Big Pill BlackCell” Weapon Blueprint for the VS Recon Sniper Rifle
o Page 10: The “Slim Chance BlackCell” Weapon Blueprint for the M10 Breacher Shotgun
o Page 11: The “Accendo BlackCell” Weapon Blueprint for the REV-46 SMG
o Page 13: The “Biosiphon BlackCell” Weapon Blueprint for the RK-9 SMG
o Page 14: The Reactive “Photon BlackCell” Weapon Blueprint for the ERGT-17 Assault Rifle
Players who fully complete the Season 02 BlackCell Battle Pass will acquire 140 total item rewards (Battle Pass and BlackCell related).
As usual, players who upgrade to BlackCell after purchasing the Battle Pass will also receive 1,100 COD Points back.
BlackCell Bonus: Extra Daily Challenges: Players with BlackCell will also receive an additional Daily Challenge throughout Season 02 for Endgame, Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone, providing another means of amassing XP for your efforts in the field.
BlackCell Loyalty Bonus: Players who purchased Season 01 BlackCell and go on to purchase Season 02 BlackCell will activate a permanent 10% Level and Weapon XP bonus in Black Ops 7 (increasing up to a 50% bonus as the seasons progress for purchasing BlackCell in every Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 season).
New Operators
Square off against the enemy with new Season 02 Operators including Victoria Atwood and BlackCell’s Phantom.
Phantom (BlackCell, Guild, Launch)
“Phantom” and “Eclipse” Operator Skins: BlackCell Instant Reward Page
An elite specialist engineered for total combat fluidity, Phantom moves unseen through contested environments using electromagnetic adaptive armor. Equal parts infiltrator and tactician, his training spans close-quarters combat, long-range operations, and sensor-denied warfare, making him an invaluable weapon in The Guild’s black budget arsenal.
In addition to the base “Phantom” Operator, players can also equip the sinister “Eclipse” Operator Skin variant.
Victoria Atwood (Battle Pass, Guild, Launch)
“Sage” and “Axial” Operator Skins: Battle Pass Instant Reward Page, Battle Pass Completion Page
Propelled by academic brilliance and sheer ambition, Victoria Atwood ascended from modest origins to the pinnacle of her field. A pioneer in medical prosthetics and robotics, her research became known for pushing beyond accepted limits, earning her a reputation for getting results and generating controversy, and eventually, securing a position at the head of The Guild’s technology branch.
Now leading the corporation’s most sensitive research programs, she seeks to revolutionize the way soldiers fight, giving The Guild a new edge in the race to control the field of battle.
New Store Offerings
Season 02 delivers an assortment of new Ultra Skins, Reactive content, and Mastercraft Weapon Blueprints as well as unique Operator Skins across multiple Bundles, including the following highlights:
Tracer Pack: Shadow Strike
In the dark of night, slip through defenses and strike before being seen with the “Obsidian Specter” Vermaak Operator Skin. Take out enemies before they know what hit them, then fall back and strike again, always keeping them guessing. This Bundle includes the following items:
· “Obsidian Specter” Vermaak Operator Skin (JSOC)
· “Midnight Reaper” EGRT-17 Assault Rifle (New Season 02 weapon)
· “Night Striker” M8A1 Marksman Rifle
· “Dual Fang” Weapon Charm
· “Jaw Breaker” Animated Emblem
· “Shadow Viper” Spray
· Consumable 1-Hour Double Weapon XP Token
Tracer Pack: Tough Love
We all need a little tough love sometimes. Break hearts and take names with the “Eros” Karma Operator Skin, named after the Greek god of love and attraction. Charm your enemies and then take them out when their guard is down. This Bundle includes the following items:
· “Eros” Karma Operator Skin (JSOC)
· “Cardiac” Dravec 45 SMG (Tracers)
· “Heart Stopper” NX Ravager Special (Tracers)
· “Rejection” Weapon Charm
· “Heart and Sole” Spray
· Consumable 1-Hour Double XP Token
Tracer Pack: Dark Warlock Mastercraft Ultra Skin
Darkness follows and consumes in this terrifying Bundle featuring an Ultra Skin and a Mastercraft Weapon Blueprint along with other items that are certain to help you master the dark arts, including:
· “Vilemancer” Dempsey Ultra Skin (JSOC)
· “Hellcaster” M15 Mod 0 Assault Rifle (Mastercraft, Tracers, Death FX)
· “Howling Invocation” Sokol 545 LMG (Tracers, Death FX)
· “From Ash” Echo 12 Shotgun (Tracers, Death FX)
· “Internal Struggle” Finishing Move
· “Necrotome” Weapon Charm
· “Summoner” Reticle
· “Fiend Maker” Animated Emblem
· “Veil Shattered” Loading Screen
· Consumable “Perkaholic” GobbleGum
Other Incoming Bundles
Expect more Store content to arrive in the Season 02 Store, including the “Final Directive” Bundle including a new Operator Skin for Reaper EWR-3, the “Fire Horse” Bundle with a new Operator Skin for Wei Lin, and “Backdraft” Bundle featuring a new Operator Skin for Grimm. See more of the season’s upcoming bundles and more in the Season 02 BlackCell, Battle Pass, and Store Bundle blog.
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CDL Major I, the first LAN event of the 2026 season, is here! All 12 Call of Duty League teams will descend upon the Moody Coliseum in Dallas and compete in Black Ops 7 across four days of intense competition. The action begins later today, January 29!
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· 1 Hour 2XP Weapon Tokens (x5)
· 1 Hour 2XP Battle Pass Tokens (x5)
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CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE SUMMARY (PART 1)
Rebirth Island Winter Refresh: Season 02 opens on a snow-covered Rebirth Island now under Guild control. New structures, including the Turbine point of interest, along with terrain and layout changes tied to expanded faction operations, reshape familiar routes and introduce new areas of focused combat across the island.
Rebirth Island Gameplay Features: Seasonal gameplay updates layer new mechanics onto Rebirth Island, including visible footprints in deep snow, Dynamic Infil Events such as gas explosions, a Snowstorm Gas Circle, classic Blueprint weapon loot hidden across the map, a Smoke Screen Killstreak, and refined vehicle routes that support faster rotations and aggressive play.
Modes, Playlists, and Ranked Play: Resurgence: Season 02 delivers a full lineup of Call of Duty: Warzone modes across Verdansk, Haven’s Hollow, and Rebirth Island, including the launch of Ranked Play: Resurgence. Compete in Trios on Haven’s Hollow under a refined, CDL-inspired ruleset to climb Skill Divisions and earn exclusive rewards.
Limited-Time Modes and Competitive Experiments: Multiple LTMs arrive throughout the season, including Loaded Resurgence, Rush Resurgence, Extreme Resurgence, and a special Iron Gauntlet Beta. These modes accelerate pacing, increase player counts, or introduce high-stakes competitive rulesets designed to test skill, decision-making, and adaptability.
Perks, Killstreaks, and In-Season Systems: Season 02 refreshes the Perk system with new Slot 1 options at launch as well as new Killstreaks. Mid-season introduces a brand-new Battle Royale experience and the arrival of the Avalon map in Call of Duty: Warzone.
Map Update: Rebirth Island Winter Refresh (Launch)
Season 02 of Call of Duty: Warzone™ begins with a snow-covered Rebirth Island winter refresh. It’s a cold, crisp day and you can almost feel the wind chill your bones.
The island now appears to be under Guild control, and NOVA 7 production has necessitated the processing and refining of vast quantities of sulfuric chemicals resulting in new structures and topographical changes, a number of \[CLASSIFIED], and more surprises to discover.
New Point of Interest: Turbine
A large-scale Turbine along the north shore of the island has been developed by Guild forces, west of Industries, east of Dock, and due north from Prison. Offering enhanced rotational possibilities for the Operator, the exterior platforms and concrete bay house a large sulfur vat and a wall of “NOVA 7” canisters. Access the door controls and enter a small, windowless control room under the vat.
Move further along the gantry to access the main area; a gantry-connected building with a roughly hexagonal Sulfur Extraction chamber inside the island itself. Dominated by a massive central turbine, there are plenty of entrances and exits at various heights to ensure this is a well-traversed area. The previous waterlogged bunker has been filled in as the Guild’s sulfur extracting becomes this faction’s major focus.
Unmarked POI: Outpost
Enhanced loot, combat, and traversal opportunities are available in this unmarked point of interest that lies east of Stronghold, and southwest of Living Quarters. Previously a rough hillside promontory with difficult-to-navigate and exposed pathways, you can now seek additional cover at the jetty with three docking bays.
Further up the slope is a raised cargo bay, and a SAM battery; either side of the Outpost itself. This Comms edifice with a prototype laser cannon and radar dish offers robust protection and sits above a locked bunker.
Rebirth Island: Other Points of Interest
The rest of Rebirth Island is just as you remember it, though snow has drifted across the ground, and sightlines have improved somewhat. Here’s what to look for:
Stronghold: The southwestern tip of the map contains a helipad, maintenance warehouses, garage and comms tower, and are all intact and where you’d expect them to be. Expect high traffic to the southeast at the new unmarked jetty and Outpost (detailed above).
Living Quarters: There are additional exit routes across from the tents, medical huts, and the five color-coded personnel buildings have been renovated by the Guild to improve visibility for the player. A small Guild Outpost allows for easy traversing between here and the Stronghold POI. Operators should expect increased activity in the vicinity.
Control Center: Everyone’s favorite landing spot remains intact. This old, concrete edifice offers even clearer and crisp sightlines across to Prison and Living Quarters, or down to Stronghold and Dock.
Headquarters: The trio of highly tactical buildings (including “Grandma’s House”, the ruined communications building 03, and the “lighthouse” sniping tower) remain intact, unless of course, the tower falls during the initial infil.
Factory: The Guild container ship “Endeavour” has docked at Factory, a sprawling Guild-branded facility across from the snow-lined dockside and outbuildings, with the cargo area filled with Guild crates as the faction continues to secure the island.
Harbor: The turbine generator room (number 6) and dilapidated mechanical warehouse remain in the same shape as you remember them, though the ocean waters are freezing and the exterior dockside is windswept with snow.
Prison: The interlocking rabbit-warren of corridors, imposing cellblocks, exterior steps and ascenders, and the surrounding vicinity remains unchanged (aside for some reasonable sightlines to Turbine), and there’s still a chance an aerial bombardment demolishes the prison roof or water tower at the start of a match. But have all the prison’s secrets been revealed?
Dock: Another place to secure a Helicopter, The Aurora cargo ship is docked here, with Guild containers atop the deck and in the hold. Otherwise, this remains a low flanking route along the northwest side of the map.
Industries: Aside from some minor Guild equipment and rebranding along the main structure, this is just how you remember it, though long-range target acquisition is now available from the roof or helicopter promontory when aiming at enemies around the new Turbine location.
Chemical Engineering: Changes across this building can be considered minimal, though the top of the pitched roof allows for long-distance sniping to the upper exterior of the Turbine.
Bioweapons: Guild equipment has been positioned into this L-shaped building at the northeast end of the map, and each floor except the basement has been renovated by the Guild. It seems organic laboratory trials are under way. The flat roof has been given a fresh sealing, and the submarine docked to the north has departed.
Rebirth Island: Gameplay Features and Updates
A snow-covered Rebirth Island the familiar combat action you previously dropped into the map for, along with the following refinements and returning features:
· Footprints in the Snow: In certain locations, deeper snow compacts under foot, meaning you can track player footfalls visually.
· Enhanced Target Acquisition: Expect better and cleaner lines of sight for multiple reasons:
o Snow: The layers of fallen snow allow you to focus on spotting enemies more easily.
o Guild Renovations: Around five of the familiar POIs have been renovated by the Guild, and are architecturally more modern, brighter, and clearer.
o Adjusted Lighting: A lack atmospheric fog across the entire island allows for some of the cleanest sightlines you’ve seen with the sun at the same angle as when the map first debuted in Black Ops Cold War.
· Vehicular Routes: With the addition of snow jumps designed for vehicles, you’re more easily able to maneuver from one road to another.
Dynamic Infil Events Continue: Just as before, the island comes under attack as you drop into a match, with the possibility of the Water Tower, Prison roof, or Lighthouse collapsing after an aerial missile barrage.
Dynamic Infil Event: Infil Gas Explosions: Drop into Rebirth Island with your head on a swivel; a gas bomb may detonate at one of various locations, creating a spherical pocket of acrid gas that act as a choking hazard before dissipating as a match progresses.
Classic Blueprints (Hidden): Search the island for some hard-hitting and familiar Weapon Blueprints from past Call of Duty titles to use in the match!
· Dotted around the island are a \[CLASSIFIED] number of past weapon Blueprints familiar to Call of Duty: Warzone fans, each cunningly stowed away.
· Finding and picking up the weapon does not unlock it in your weapon collection; you can only use it for the remainder of the match.
· These staged weapons are relevant to their map location, and are fan-favorite armaments from previous titles, and may come with any associated Tracers and Death Effects.
· Expect weapons from Modern Warfare® 2, Modern Warfare 3, and Black Ops 6.
Snowstorm Gas: The weather is about to take a turn for the worse during your Rebirth Island Winter matches as a dangerous snowstorm gradually swallows the island in poisonous, intense blizzard-like conditions. These act like a normal Circle Collapse, and Gas Masks, Decontamination Stations, and the Irradiated Perk (assuming these are active in your game mode) are all recommended if you’re caught near the vicinity.
Vehicles: Expect a similar pool of vehicles across Rebirth Island compared to previous battles, along with the TAV and RHIB for aquatic activities. Note the two land-based Polaris vehicles benefit from new topographical snow ramps dotted across the island, allowing easier navigation to the road structure. Here are the expected vehicles:
· Tactical Amphibious Vehicle (TAV)
· Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 (ATV)
· Polaris RZR Pro R 4 (UTV)
· RHIB (Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat)
· Heli
New Killstreak: RC-XD: The Black Ops 7 Scorestreak comes to Rebirth Island as available loot and performs in a similar way to its Multiplayer counterpart. Drop the vehicle and steer it to an intended target, using jumps and boosts to traverse the environment before delivering an explosive payload to the enemy. Immune to gas, but not to damage from enemy weaponry or Killstreaks.
New Killstreak: Smoke Screen: Smoke Screens are found as loot and purchased at Buy Stations, and when called in expect a single payload of five shells that detonate into smoke clouds in a slightly offset row, with each cloud lasting a few seconds, much like a smoke grenade, though it doesn’t impact your health.
Redacted Contracts (Launch)
Rebirth Island only
Begin a Redacted Contract without knowing the objectives by seeking out a specially marked Tablet with a “?” icon. Once started, a random objective is given, though players with experience completing a Bounty, Scavenger, or Recon Contract will know what to expect. The reward for taking a chance on a Redacted Contract is the usual reward, plus bonus in-match cash.
New Perks (Launch)
New Perks: Slot 1 Perk Refresh
Season 02 introduces a refresh to the Slot 1 Perk category, replacing several existing Perks with three new options designed to emphasize survivability, squad movement, combat awareness, and supports a distinct playstyle. Here are the Perks for Season 02 Launch:
Field Medic (Launch, Slot 1)
Replaces Veteran
Resistance-Enhancing Perk: Field Medic is built for players who thrive in high-pressure engagements and clutch revives. Reviving teammates is faster and more impactful, restoring momentum when it matters most. When you revive an ally, they immediately receive an inserted armor plate from their inventory and a brief movement speed boost to help them reposition. The same benefits apply when you’re revived, giving both of you a better chance to stay alive and rejoin the fight.
Beyond revives, Field Medic increases your bleed-out duration, giving your squad more time to bring you back, and provides resistance to several tactical effects, including Flash, Concussion, Gas, and Shock equipment. It’s a strong choice for a Squadmate in an aggressive squad that expects to trade downs and push through chaos.
Drill Instructor (Launch, Slot 1)
Replaces Grenadier
Agility-Enhancing Perk: Drill Instructor rewards constant movement and tight squad positioning. After sprinting for a short duration, you’ll begin regenerating health, allowing you to stay mobile without a reliance on cover. In addition, nearby allies gain movement speed and faster mantling, helping squads reposition quickly, scale terrain more efficiently, and maintain pressure during rotations or engagements.
These bonuses apply to allies within proximity and briefly persist after they move out of range, encouraging coordinated movement without requiring perfect formation. Drill Instructor effects do not stack, reinforcing its role as a single leadership-focused Perk within a squad.
Surveyor (Launch, Slot 1)
Replaces Cold-Blooded
Awareness-Enhancing Perk: Surveyor enhances situational awareness. When nearby opponents interact with Buy Stations or activate Contracts, they briefly appear on the map, offering insight into enemy positioning and intent. UAVs you deploy cover a larger area and your mini-map is zoomed out, always giving you a broader view of the area of operations.
Surveyor also highlights downed enemies through walls within closer range, making it easier to track threats during multi-squad fights and prevent unexpected revives. This Perk is ideal for players who value information, positioning, and anticipating enemy movement before engagements begin.
New Modes and Updates (Launch, In-Season)
Core Modes
From the launch of Season 02, you can expect a familiar variety of Call of Duty: Warzone modes across three maps: Verdansk, Haven’s Hollow, and Rebirth Island (with its Winter update). Drop into the following Core Modes:
Battle Royale (150 Players, 25 Minute-matches): Quads, Trios, Duos, and Solos on Verdansk.
Resurgence (44 Players, 15 Minute-matches): Quads, Duos, and Solos on Haven’s Hollow and Rebirth Island.
Casuals (Players and Bots): Quads. Battle Royale Casual on Verdansk. Resurgence Casual on Haven’s Hollow and Rebirth Island.
Be sure to check your Socials and Raven Software’s Comms for weekly playlists and updates to Modes as Season 02 progresses!
New Core Mode: Ranked Play: Resurgence (Launch Window)
Trios, Haven’s Hollow
Rank up and prove your prowess as Ranked Play: Resurgence returns! This competitive game mode features skilled Trios dropping into Haven’s Hollow to prove their mettle: Compete in high-stakes, fast-paced matches built around a refined ruleset, with weapons restricted to those found in Black Ops 7, as well as some Perk and Attachment restrictions. Battle to increase your Skill Rating, earn exclusive rewards, and climb the Skill Divisions on your path toward the top.
How to Play and SR Requirements
In Resurgence Ranked Play, you’ll compete against players in similar Skill Divisions as you battle to earn Skill Rating (SR). SR is awarded for outlasting other squads, eliminating opponents, and completing in-match challenges with eliminations contributing to your entire squad’s SR total. The amount of SR earned from eliminations adjusts based on the division of the opponent you defeat, increasing when taking down higher-ranked players and decreasing against lower-ranked ones, with a maximum of 150 SR available per match. Starting in Silver, each match also carries a Deployment Fee, deducted at the beginning of the game.
SR Placement
Placement Top 15 Top 13 Top 10 Top 8 Top 6 Top 4 1st
Placement SR 0 10 20 30 50 100 125
Elimination SR 2 2 3 3 4 4 5
Ranked Play Divisions, SR Needed, and Deployment Fees
Rank Deploy Fee (Tier I) Deploy Fee (Tier II) Deploy Fee (Tier III) SR Needed
\[\[ICON: BRONZE]] Bronze Free Free Free 0
\[\[ICON: SILVER]] Silver -20 -25 -30 900
\[\[ICON: GOLD]] Gold -35 -40 -45 2,100
\[\[ICON: PLATINUM]] Platinum -50 -55 -60 3,600
\[\[ICON: DIAMOND]] Diamond -65 -70 -75 5,400
\[\[ICON: CRIMSON]] Crimson -85 -95 -110 7,500
\[\[ICON: IRIDESCENT]] Iridescent Deployment fee increases every 500 SR from -120 to -220 10,000
\[\[ICON: TOP 250]] Iridescent Deployment fee increases every 500 SR from -120 to -220 Varies as Season progresses
Skill Rating Challenges: In addition to the rewards (listed below), there are a series of SR Challenges available to further bolster your SR. These include five Tiers of Eliminations (100 SR per Elimination), and placing in the Top 20, Top 10, and Top 5 (100 SR each). Win a Match and receive 200 SR.
Loadout Restrictions
Ranked Play Call of Duty: Warzone rules are in effect, limiting the choice of Loadouts you can access in a Ranked Play Resurgence match. A triangular warning symbol denotes which items in your Loadouts cannot be equipped. Here are some general rules:
· BO7 Only: Ranked Play Resurgence allows for Black Ops 7 weaponry only.
· Two Weapons: Your Loadout consists of two weapons: These can be two Primary Weapons, one Primary and one Secondary, or two Secondaries if you’re a maniac.
· Melee, Tactical, Lethal: You have a Melee weapon slot, along with a Tactical and Lethal.
· Perks: You have three Perk slots, and no Wildcard.
Specific restrictions are in effect for each aspect of your Loadout, as follows:
· Weapons: There are restrictions on Optics (usually those with Thermals or other enemy-detecting capabilities), and Assault Rifle Underbarrels (Launchers with explosive or otherwise-damaging charges, though Smoke is good to use), depending on the weapon in question.
· Tacticals: The following are available: Concussion, Smoke, Psych, Decoy, Stim Shot, and Heartbeat Sensor.
· Lethals: The following are available: Frag, Sticky, C4, Molotov, Combat Axe.
· Perks: Two Perks are restricted: Alertness (Perk 2) and Tracker (Perk 3).
Ranked Play Security Requirements
When Ranked Play launches in Season 02, RICOCHET Anti-Cheat will require a stronger form of Remote Attestation for PC players, in partnership with Microsoft. This extra layer of protection sets a new standard for Ranked Play, building on our existing TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot requirements.
If you’re a PC player and need more information about security requirements, click here.
Season 02 Career Rewards
The following rewards are available as you continue to earn top placements during Season 02 Resurgence: Ranked Play:
· 3 Top Placements: “Honor’s Laurel” Emblem
· 10 Top Placements: “BO7 Ranked Competitor” Operator Skins (2x Skins; Male and Female)
· 20 Top Placements: “Oblivauric” Blueprint (SMG, Dravec 45)
· 40 Top Placements: “Chronicled Wins” Loading Screen
· 50 Top Placements: “Bluecrest” Weapon Camo (Universal)
· 100 Top Placements: “Chimmy” Weapon Charm
· 150 Top Placements: “Gravescale” Large Decal
· 250 Top Placements: “The Last Laugh” Calling Card
· 300 Top Placements: “Ossuary King” Emblem and “Night Reaper” Blueprint (Melee, Knife)
All Seasons: Career Rewards
The following Operator Skin rewards are available as you continue to Rank up during Season 02 Resurgence: Ranked Play or any future Season. The reward Skins include two Skins (Male and Female), and are awarded at the end of each Season based on the highest Division you have achieved within that Season:
· Reach Gold Division: WZ Gold Competitor (2x Skins)
· Reach Platinum Division: WZ Platinum Competitor (2x Skins)
· Reach Diamond Division: WZ Diamond Competitor (2x Skins)
· Reach Crimson Division: WZ Crimson Competitor (2x Skins)
· Reach Iridescent Division: WZ Iridescent Competitor (2x Skins)
· Reach Top 250 Division*: WZ Top 250 Competitor (2x Skins)
· Reach #1 Overall*: WZ Top 250 Champion (2x Skins)
(* Awarded only to players that have ended the season in the Top 250 or as #1 Overall).
Season 02: Seasonal Rewards
The following Blueprint, Large Decal, Calling Cards, and Weapon Camos are only available during Season 02:
· Reach 10 Top Placements in Season 02: “Chrimerean” Blueprint (Sniper Rifle, Shadow SK)
· Reach 25 Top Placements in Season 02: “Stone Cold” Large Decal
· Reach Silver Rank in Season 02: “Satyr” Calling Card
· Reach Gold Rank in Season 02: “Siren” Weapon Camo (Universal) and “Triton” Calling Card
· Reach Platinum Rank in Season 02: “Hit List” Weapon Camo (Universal) and “Stoned” Calling Card
· Reach Diamond Rank in Season 02: “Minotaur” Weapon Camo (Universal) and “Lionizer” Calling Card
· Reach Crimson Rank in Season 02: “Spartan” Weapon Camo (Universal) and “OpTempo” Calling Card
· Reach Iridescent Rank in Season 02: “Cyclops” Weapon Camo (Universal) and “Eye Lord” Calling Card
· Finish in the Top 250 in Season 02: “Herculean” Weapon Camo (Animated, Universal) and “Shock & Awe” Calling Card
· Finish Season 02 #1 Overall: Monstrum Calling Card
Introducing Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence Series
Call of Duty®: Warzone Resurgence Series (COD: WRS) is a new circuit where the best Call of Duty®: Warzone Resurgence players will compete for their share of a $1.2 million prize pool across months of intense competition beginning February 9.
COD: WRS includes online qualifiers, two mid-season LAN tournaments at DreamHack Birmingham and DreamHack Atlanta, and culminates in a Championship at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Click here to learn more about the new competitive circuit and sign up your trio.
Additional Modes (Launch, In-Season, Mid-Season)
Loaded Resurgence (Launch) and Loaded Resurgence Casual (In-Season), LTM
Rebirth Island, Quads, 32 Players (8 Squads)
Loaded Resurgence is a fast-paced variation on the classic Resurgence experience that drops players into the action fully Loadout-equipped from the start. Core Resurgence rules still apply — as long as one squadmate remains alive, fallen teammates can redeploy after a short countdown — but the immediate access to full loadouts accelerates engagements and rewards aggressive, coordinated play. There’s also a new way to earn all the Perks, if you complete the Specialist Quest!
· Every time players eliminate an opponent, they earn an extra Perk, up the point where Specialist is awarded.
· This Perk accumulation continues even if you’re eliminated!
Expect a higher-intensity Resurgence variant prioritizing momentum, mastery, and constant pressure. Drop in at launch, and with Bot opponents as well as real humans later in Season 02.
Rush Resurgence (Weekend LTM, In-Season)
Rebirth Island, Quads, 32 Players (8 Squads)
Ready for a quick drop? Rush Resurgence brings all the chaos of a fast-moving move, but in an even more rapid form:
· Redeploy timing is reduced — allowing you back into the action with more haste — and disabled at the third Gas Circle.
· There’s a Fire Sale Public Event at the second Gas Circle.
· There are the same number of Gas Circles, but these close with a different timing:
o They remain stationary for less time than normal (for example, the first Circle closes after around 45 seconds).
o They take longer to close (for example, the first Circle takes two minutes to close).
· This leads to matches ending in around half the time compared to normal Resurgence.
Extreme Resurgence (Weekend LTM, Mid-Season)
Haven’s Hollow, Quads, 100 Players (25 Squads)
Simply put: Mayhem. All the usual Resurgence rules apply as you drop into Haven’s Hollow with regular loot, Gas Circle activity, Contracts, and Public Events intact, but there’s one important different: A massive influx of Operatives: Instead of the usual 52 Operators (13 Squads), expect double the number to drop in; 25 Squads and 100 total players ready to battle for ultimate supremacy!
Iron Gauntlet Beta (In-Season, Mid-Season)
Verdansk, Duos, 150 Players (75 Squads)
Drop into Verdansk late in Mid-Season with heightened intensity and competitive Battle Royale ruleset designed to test your gun skill, positioning, and decision-making, rather than luck. You’ll need an iron will and a trusted squadmate to survival these trials….
· Scarce resources: This is a high-stakes drop in a survival-focused environment where every decision counts.
· Competitive Duos: The last squad standing wins.
· Rapid Collapse: Circles collapse more rapidly than normal BR, leading to more frequent engagements.
· Earn that loot: There are no free Loadout drops and Buy Station prices are increased.
· Don’t rely on a ride: Only Bikes and ATVs are available.
· TTK Delay: Base health has been raised (from 150 to 300 units). Regeneration delay has been adjusted, and regeneration rate has been reduced; all designed to slow down TTK.
· Loot rebalancing: Epic and Legendary weapons spawn less often, and Killstreaks as well as Cash drops are rarer. Weapons are from the Black Ops 7 pool. Common weapons usually start with extended mags and iron sights (primarily for ARs and SMGs). There are no Perks in loot.
· Tough But Fair: One-hit kill protection is enabled. Stim shot has been removed.
· Returning Mechanics: The Gulag, Contracts, and respawn mechanics are the same as the main Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale mode.
Note: Iron Gauntlet will be in Beta at launch: This is the first playable iteration of a Mode we will continue to refine before it returns in a later Season with updates based on your feedback. This Mode is also planned to form the basis for an expansive new aspect of the game! Play this mode, and let us know how you’re liking the loot, game economy, TTK, and other elements that interest you.
A New Battle Royale Experience (Mid-Season)
Mid-Season introduces a brand-new Battle Royale experience with the arrival of the Avalon map in Call of Duty: Warzone. Built from the ground up, this is a new Mode that draws inspiration from Call of Duty’s Battle Royale origins, Black Ops 4 Blackout. More details will be revealed at Season 02 Reloaded.
New Call of Duty: Warzone Events (Launch, In-Season)
Check out the Events section later in this blog for a complete run-down of all Season 02 Events. Below are Events related to Call of Duty: Warzone:
· Escalation Directive Event: Earn up to eight Universal Camos by completing Weapon Class Camo Challenges across all modes, including Call of Duty: Warzone.
· Additional Events (Mid-Season): Expect additional Events and Challenges at Mid-Season.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7: General Content (CM, MP, ZM, WZ)
Call of Duty: General Content Summary (All Modes and Games)
Seven new Weapons: A mini-arsenal arrives throughout Season 02, including the EGRT-17 Assault Rifle, REV-46 SMG, and H311-SAW Melee in the Battle Pass, plus the GDL Havoc Special, SG-12 Shotgun, Swordfish A1 Marksman Rifle, and Voyak KT-3 Assault Rifle. Also, earn new Attachments including the Razor 9mm Wildfire Conversion, A.R.C. M1 Assault Frame, and more.
New Events and Rewards: Stockpile rewards across new events including new Weekly Challenges, General Challenges, and mode-focused Events. Don’t miss the Escalation Directive Event with multiple Weapon Camos to earn! Other rewards include Ranked Play animated Camos, cosmetic items, and more.
Battle Pass and BlackCell: Season 02 delivers a brand-new Battle Pass, introducing new Weapon Blueprints, Operator Skins, Calling Cards, Finishing Moves, Emotes, and more across a mix of free and premium tiers.
Get BlackCell for additional rewards including the exclusive “Phantom” Operator, and his “Eclipse” Operator Skin variant.
Weekly Challenges: Complete Weekly Challenges throughout the season to unlock new Loadout items, Attachments, Camo rewards, and XP.
New Store Offerings: Access new Ultra Skin, Reactive content, and Mastercraft Weapon Blueprints across several new Bundles arriving in the Store, including the Tracer Pack: Shadow Strike Bundle featuring the “Midnight Reaper” Weapon Blueprint for the new Season 02 EGRT-17 Assault Rifle.
Weapons Detail
Primary Weapon: REV-46 (Launch)
SMG, Battle Pass Page 3 HVT, Page 11 HVT Battle Pass and BlackCell Blueprint
Levels: 34
MAGS: 4
MAG SIZE: 35
Mastery Badges: Yes
Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods
Customize Options: Blueprints, Camos and Reticle Unlocks (CM, MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).
Full-auto submachine gun. Extremely fast fire rate. Switch between a folded and unfolded stock position to change handling and recoil characteristics.
Sporting the highest fire rate in its class at a blazing fast 1,111 rpm, the REV-46 is flexible both literally and figuratively, with a stock you can fold and unfold. This is an excellent hit-and-run companion weapon when the stock is folded, and offers impressive recoil control, supporting accurate fire off the hip and down sights, with the stock unfolded.
The weapon’s foldable stock makes the REV-46 extremely versatile, allowing you to alter its characteristics to best match your environment. Its advantages are balanced out by a lower damage output. Aim in, make your shots count, and take them out.
Prestige Attachment
Stock > MFS Reforge Flip Stock
Deployed stock provides a massive improvement to movement speed when aiming for unparalleled strafing potential. Impacts sprint to fire and recoil but no longer slows ADS or mobility.
Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > REV-46
The Universal Weapon Prestige Camos for the REV-46 (above): Prestige 1: “Jagged.” Prestige 2: “Leaf.” Prestige Max: “Rosette” (Animated).
Primary Weapon: EGRT-17 (Launch)
Assault Rifle, Battle Pass Page 6 HVT, Page 14 HVT Tier Battle Pass and BlackCell Blueprint
Levels: 41
MAGS: 3
MAG SIZE: 34
Mastery Badges: Yes
Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods
Customize Options: Blueprints, Camo and Reticle Unlocks (CM, MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).
Full-auto assault rifle. Fires superheated rounds that ricochet off solid surfaces.
Second only to the Peacekeeper MK1 in fire rate, the EGRT-17 Assault Rifle rapidly outputs rounds, dealing impressive damage to the body and head, with the added feature of ricocheting rounds to catch enemy targets in the rebound. Despite its high fire rate, the EGRT-17 offers highly accurate recoil control, offset by a slower reload time. For Operators looking to down enemies with quick, accurate fire, this is one to take to the range.
Prestige Attachment
Fire Mods > MFS Heated Echo Rounds
Heated energy ammo that bounces more effectively against surfaces. Most effective when firing on the ground in front of the target.
Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > EGRT-17
The Universal Weapon Prestige Camos for the EGRT-17 (above): Prestige 1: “Retro.” Prestige 2: “Brick.” Prestige Max: “Void Stripe” (Animated).
Melee Weapon: H311-SAW (Launch)
Melee, Battle Pass Page 10
Levels: 30
Mastery Badges: Yes
Attachments: None
Customize Options: Blueprints.
Melee weapon. High damage, moderate to long range, and slow to moderate attack speed.
Hack up the competition with a rotating saw that makes short work of enemies. The H311-SAW shares a similar damage profile as the Knife and Flatline Mk.II, but with a longer reach and a slightly slower attack speed, and the results are messier. Take hold of the deadly weapon and slice your way to victory.
Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > H311-SAW
The Universal Weapon Prestige Camos for the H311-SAW (above): Prestige 1: “Swamp.” Prestige 2: “High Voltage” (Animated, First Seen in Black Ops 4), Prestige Max: “Tasty.”
Special Weapon: GDL Havoc (Launch)
Special, Weekly Challenge Reward
Levels: 30
MAGS: 7
MAG SIZE: 4
Mastery Badges: Yes
Attachments: Magazine, Rear Grip
Customize Options: Blueprints, Camo Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).
Pump-action grenade launcher. Grenades stick to solid surfaces and can be remote detonated. No ADS.
Enjoy the look on the enemy’s faces as you fire flashing sticky grenades that latch onto the first solid surface they encounter. Shoot volleys of them at enemy targets, use them as traps on the ground and walls, and pull the trigger to set them off.
Prestige Attachment
Magazine > MFS Airstrike Mag
Improves offensive abilities through a modified projectile that travels faster, can bounce off surfaces, and can be detonated sooner. An increased inner damage radius improves the chance to deal max damage to nearby targets.
Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > GDL Havoc
The Universal Weapon Prestige Camos for the GDL Havoc (above): Prestige 1: “Textile.” Prestige 2: “Navy.” Prestige Max: “Flamingo” (Animated).
Primary Weapon: SG-12 (In-Season)
Shotgun, Escalation Directive Event Mastery Reward
Levels: 38
MAGS: 4
MAG SIZE: 8
Mastery Badges: Yes
Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods
Customize Options: Blueprints, Camos and Reticle Unlocks (CM, MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).
Semi-auto shotgun. Well-rounded for mid-range performance.
Unleash on enemy Operators with the SG-12, offering a much higher fire rate compared to the other currently available semi-auto Shotguns in addition to providing the longest effective damage range in its class. With eight rounds in the magazine, you can pepper foes with rapid successive shots, balanced by a lower overall damage output compared to the other Shotguns.
Prestige Attachment
Laser > MFS Pulse Fire Taclight
Dedicated flashlight that improves firepower through the addition of binary trigger firing functionality and tactical stance at the expense of damage range. Flashlight is visible in ADS.
Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > SG-12
The Universal Weapon Prestige Camos for the SG-12 (above): Prestige 1: “Chrysalis” (First seen in Black Ops 4). Prestige 2: “Rocket Box.” Prestige Max: “Shimmer” (First seen in Black Ops 4).
Primary Weapon: Voyak KT-3 (Mid-Season)
Assault Rifle, Event 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: Blueprints, Camos and Reticle Unlocks (CM, MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).
Full-auto assault rifle. High damage and excellent handling, with slower fire rate and moderate to high recoil.
Expect a full reveal at Season 02 Reloaded. Expect an impressive Assault Rifle with characteristics that aren’t too dissimilar to the AK-27, but with a slightly slower rate of fire, and a shorter range. However, the Voyak KT-3 also shares some advantageous attributes with the Peacekeeper AR, offering a similar level of fast handling and mobility.
Prestige Attachment
Laser > MFS Anti-Dispersion Module
The combat benefits of this Attachment have been deemed \[CLASSIFIED].
Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > Voyak KT-3
The Universal Weapon Prestige Camos for the Voyak KT-3 (above): Prestige 1: “Splatter” (First seen in Black Ops 4). Prestige 2: “Chevrons.” Prestige Max: “Potion” (Animated).
Primary Weapon: Swordfish A1 (Mid-Season)
Marksman Rifle, Event Reward
Levels: 39
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 (CM, MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).
4-round burst marksman rifle. Fast cyclic fire rate and minimal recoil, but slower mobility and handling.
When it comes to recoil control, no other Marksman Rifle comes close to the Swordfish A1, a deadly accurate weapon that fires rapid quad bursts that stay on target inflicting punishing damage on enemies hit by all four rounds. It beats out the comparable M8A1 for overall damage output at the cost of a longer burst delay and slower mobility.
Prestige Attachment
Fire Mods > MFS Penta Burst Mod
The combat benefits of this Attachment have been deemed \[CLASSIFIED].
Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > Swordfish A1
The Universal Weapon Prestige Camos for the Swordfish A1 (above): Prestige 1: “Juiced” (First seen in Black Ops 4). Prestige 2: “Arabesque” (First seen in Black Ops 4). Prestige Max: “Arsenal” (Animated).
New: Weapon Attachments
XM325 Titan Wield (In-Season)
XM325 LMG, Weekly Challenge Reward
Attachment > Stock > XM325 Titan Wield
Use two devastating XM325s at once while managing belt-fed ammo and an overheat meter. Slows player movement and handling.
FANG HoverPoint ELO (In-Season)
All Weapons, Weekly Challenge Reward
Attachment > Optic > FANG HoverPoint ELO
Discreet with a thin frame, this reflex sight features a floating illuminated reticle and improves stability at the expense of handling.
A.R.C. M1 Assault Frame (In-Season)
A.R.C. M1 Launcher, Weekly Challenge Reward
Attachment > Underbarrel > A.R.C. M1 Assault Frame
Top mounted control system that shortens both the charge time and cooldown to support aggressive use against enemy personnel. Increases explosion radius and provides improvements to both mobility and handling.
Razor 9mm Wildfire Conversion (In-Season)
Razor 9mm SMG, Weekly Challenge Reward
Attachment > Fire Mods > Extreme Rapid Fire
Conversion kit offering a massive improvement to both fire rate and bullet velocity and a larger magazine. Adds spread to ADS and impacts movement speed when firing.
Echo 12 Backlash Launcher Kit (Mid-Season)
Echo 12 Shotgun, Event Reward
Attachment > Fire Mods > Grenade Launcher Conversion
Conversion to support the firing of fast-moving explosive projectiles that can bounce off surfaces. Explosive damage is increased if detonation occurs after bouncing.
MXR-17 ANVL Conversion (Mid-Season)
MXR-17, Weekly Challenge Reward
Attachment > Barrel > MXR-17 ANVL Conversion
Converts the MXR-17 into a harder hitting weapon with increased ammo. Recoil and fire rate decreases over time the longer the weapon is fired.
Season 02 Events (Launch, In-Season, Mid-Season)
Earn XP and unlock an impressive number of rewards, starting with an Event focused on Weapon Camo Rewards and the new SG-12 Shotgun! Then ensure you’re ready to drop into a massive Event at Mid-Season. More intel to come in the Season Reloaded Blog.
Event: Escalation Directive Camo Event (CM, MP, ZM, WZ, Launch Window)
Rewards Include: SG-12 Shotgun
Escalation Directive is a Camo-focused Event delivering 8 all-new Universal Camos, including 4 Animated Completion Camos as well as the new SG-12 Shotgun. Complete Weapon Class Camo Challenges in all 4 modes to unlock Universal Camos for your favorite Weapon Classes. Complete all 9 Weapon Class Camo Challenges in a given mode and you’ll unlock that mode’s Animated Completion Camo. Unlock them all to stand out in every fight. Consult the “Camo Checklist” section later in this blog for a list of Camos you can earn.
Event: Mars Leaderboard Event (ZM, Launch)
Rewards Include: Universal Camos and a Weapon Blueprint
The new S02 Mars Zombies Survival Map will launch alongside a 30-Player Leaderboard Event where players can compete over their highest round reached on the new map. Players will earn Universal Camo and GobbleGum rewards based on their final Leaderboard placement and can also earn a Weapon Blueprint and Charm by complete Round Milestone Challenges during the Event.
Event: Hunt or Be Hunted Event (MP, In-Season)
Rewards Include: Universal Camos and a Weapon Blueprint
This Multiplayer-Exclusive Leaderboard Event ranks players on a 30-player Leaderboard based on the number of Eliminations they’ve earned over the course of the Event. Compete for two Universal Camos and Calling Card rewards, and complete Challenges to unlock a Weapon Blueprint, Charm, and more.
Event: Dead Ops Arcade Leaderboard Event (ZM, In-Season)
Rewards Include: Universal Camos and a Weapon Blueprint
In this new twist on Leaderboard Events, your highest score in Dead Ops Arcade 4 will determine your position on a 30-person leaderboard with other DOA 4 players. Earn rewards for completing challenges as well and unlock up to 13 total rewards, including two Universal Camos and a Weapon Blueprint.
Event: Paradox Junction Event (ZM, Mid-Season)
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Find out what happens to the crew when they arrive at Paradox Junction and access the Event for a chance to earn some \[\[CLASSIFIED]] Zombies rewards!
Weekly Challenges (Launch Window)
Career > Challenges > Weekly Challenges
Complete Challenges every week of the season to unlock new Loadout items, Camo rewards, and XP. At the start of Season 02, check the Weekly Challenge menu to see the available rewards and the challenges required to access them. Complete any six Challenges across any or all of the four supported modes to unlock the weekly reward, including new Attachments plus the GDL Havoc Special Weapon, and during the Mid-Season, the Lockshot Scorestreak.
Seasonal Camos (Weekly Challenges)
In addition to Attachments, Weapons, and Scorestreaks on offer throughout the season, players can earn two seasonal Weapon Camos, both of which are Universal (they can be equipped to any weapon).
Weekly Challenge Weapon Camo 1: “Sword of Swords” (Animated): Earn any four Weekly Rewards to unlock this new Universal Animated Camo (which can be applied to any weapon).
Weekly Challenge Weapon Camo 2: “Canine Havoc” (Animated): Earn all eight Weekly Rewards to unlock this new Universal Animated Camo (which can be applied to any weapon).
Current Season Weekly Challenges, and Armory Access
Note: As you near the end of Season 01, be sure to check through all your remaining Weekly Challenges across Endgame, Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone, and complete as many as you can. Any Attachments, Weapons, or Scorestreaks that you don’t unlock via Weekly Challenges in Season 01 will be available in the Armory during Season 02 to unlock via Armory Challenges.
Camo Checklist: Season 02 Weapon Camos
Season 02’s massive content drop extends to your weapon enhancement visuals: There are well over 50 available Weapon Camos to earn during Season 02, most are Universal (and therefore applicable to any weapon carried) and some are Animated!
Here’s where to find them and unlock all Weapons Camos prior to Mid-Season:
Season 02 Checklist (Launch and In-Season)
(GEN) S02 Weapon Prestige Camos (15 Camos total, 4 Animated): There are three new Prestige Camos for each of the seven new weapons, with five weapons being available before Mid-Season.
(GEN) S02 Event: Escalation Directive (8 Camos Total, 4 Animated):
· “Synthesis” (CM), “Decay Heat” (MP), “Prismatic” (ZM), “Phased” (WZ). Unlock each camo individually for all nine Weapon Class and per Mode, like Military Camos.
· “Cell Fusion” (CM), “Radioactive” (MP), “Rive” (ZM), “Ionize” (WZ). Rewards for completing each Weapon Class in a particular mode. But is that the end of the Event…?
(GEN) S02 Weekly Challenge Camo (1 Animated Camos): Don’t forget to unlock the “Sword of Swords” Camo just before Mid-Season, assuming you’ve completed the prerequisite number of Weekly Challenges.
(MP) S02 Multiplayer Hunt or Be Hunted Leaderboard Event Camos (2 Camos total, 1 Animated):
· “Pack Pattern” (Animated) Camo (Top 5) and “Paw Trail” (Top 15).
(MP) S02 Multiplayer Ranked Play Camos (7 Camos total, 2 Animated):
o “50 Ranked Wins”: 50 Wins.
o Ranked Season 02 Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Crimson, Iridescent, Top 250.
(ZM) S02 Zombies Mars Leaderboard Event Camos (2 Camos total, 1 Animated):
· “Mars” (Animated) Camo (Top 5) and “Planet Flamingo” (Top 15).
(ZM) S02 Zombies Dead Ops Arcade 4 Leaderboard Event Camos (2 Camos total, 1 Animated):
· “Egged” (Animated) Camo (Top 5) and “Fowl Play” (Top 15).
(WZ) S02 Resurgence Ranked Play Camos (7 Camos total, 1 Animated):
· “Bluecrest”: Earn 50 Top Placements in WZ Ranked Play.
· Ranked Season 02 Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Crimson, Iridescent, Top 250.
(WZ) S02 Winstreak Camos (4 Camos total, 2 Animated):
· “Stabilimentum” and “Metallic Shade” Camos: Earn a set number of Winstreaks in Battle Royale and Resurgence, respectively.
· “Chroma Mire” and “Stereogramic” Camos: Earn a higher set number of Winstreaks in Battle Royale and Resurgence, respectively.
Season 02 Checklist (Mid-Season)
The Camo Cavalcade Continues at Mid-Season: There’s a good deal more Camo grinding available in the second part of Season 02. Expect the following:
· Additional Camos for Events spanning Endgame, Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone.
· Additional Camos for individual modes, including Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone.
· Pack-a-Punch and Relic PAP Camos for Zombies, and additional Zombies Event Camos.
· And more!
Season 02 Battle Pass and BlackCell
Escalation Starts Now with the Season 02 Battle Pass
Overseeing development of a new generation of augmented soldiers for The Guild, Victoria Atwood leads the Season 02 Battle Pass with the deadly precision of a scientist and covert assassin.
The Season 02 Battle Pass features a new collection of Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, and more, including up to 1,100 COD Points, 110+ total rewards, and three new Base Weapons.
There are several to access the Battle Pass:
Purchase the Season 02 Battle Pass for 1,100 COD Points.
Purchase the Season 02 Battle Pass Bundle for 2,400 COD Points, which also grants you 20 Battle Pass Tokens to use.
Or upgrade to the Black Ops 7 Vault Edition if you haven’t already, which includes a host of immediate additional rewards, as well as full access to both the Battle Pass and one Season of BlackCell content!
Once you purchase the Battle Pass, you immediately unlock the Instant Rewards Page, including the following items:
· 10% Battle Pass XP Boost
· The “Sage” Operator Skin for the new Victoria Atwood Operator plus a BlackCell variant for those who purchase BlackCell
· The “Malcontent” Legendary Blueprint for the Razor 9mm
· The “Arm Up” Animated Calling Card
· The “Warped Skull” Emblem
The Season 02 Battle Pass features 119 pieces of unlockable content (excluding BlackCell) including three new (and free) Base Weapons, and more. Make sure you focus on the following Pages to obtain these weapons:
Free Weapon Unlock: REV-46 Submachine Gun: Page 3 Completion Reward
Free Weapon Unlock: EGRT-17 Assault Rifle: Page 6 Completion Reward
Free Weapon Unlock: H311-SAW Melee: Page 10 Reward
Season 02 Battle Pass Completion Rewards
Players who purchase and complete the Season 02 Battle Pass will earn the following completion rewards:
· 200 COD Points
· The “Axial” Ultra Skin for Victoria Atwood plus a BlackCell variant for those who purchase BlackCell
· The “Mind Breaker” Finishing Move
· The “Cornering” Animated Calling Card
· The “Malice” Animated Emblem
· A “Perkaholic” GobbleGum
BlackCell Offerings
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Let the enemy know you mean business with the brand-new Operator Phantom, exclusive to BlackCell. This augmented Guild asset comes with an alternate BlackCell Operator Skin, joined by a cast of covert Operators and tactical Weapon Blueprints earned exclusively through BlackCell.
BlackCell owners can access the Season 02 Battle Pass via the exclusive BlackCell Page, instantly unlocking the following items:
· The “Phantom” BlackCell Operator
· The “Eclipse” BlackCell Operator Skin variant for Phantom.
· 1,100 COD Points
· The “Initiator” Mastercraft Weapon Blueprint for the AK-27 Assault Rifle with Tracers and Death FX
· The alternate “Fatalist” Mastercraft Weapon Blueprint for the AK-27 Assault Rifle with Tracers and Death FX
· The “Sic ’Em” Companion Finishing Move
· The “Go Time” Gun Screen
· The “BlackCell” Clan Tag (showcased in Lobbies and Winner’s Circles)
· 10% XP Loyalty Boost
BlackCell owners get access to page after page of additional exclusive rewards within the Season 02 Battle Pass, including:
· Seven BlackCell-exclusive Operator Skins, including:
o Instant Reward Page: The “Sage” BlackCell Skin for Victoria Atwood
o BP Completion Page: The “Axial” BlackCell Skin for Victoria Atwood
o Page 2: The “Zenith” BlackCell Operator Skin for Mason
o Page 4: The “Prognosis” BlackCell Operator Skin for Falkner
o Page 7: The “Guardsman” BlackCell Operator Skin for Nikolai
o Page 9: The “Devious” BlackCell Operator Skin for Vermaak
o Page 12: The “Forgenought” Operator Skin for Reaper EWR-3
· Seven BlackCell-exclusive Weapon Blueprints:
o Page 1: The “Paragon BlackCell” Weapon Blueprint for the MXR-17 Assault Rifle
o Page 5: The “Deregulator BlackCell” Weapon Blueprint for the Warden 308 Marksman Rifle
o Page 8: The “Big Pill BlackCell” Weapon Blueprint for the VS Recon Sniper Rifle
o Page 10: The “Slim Chance BlackCell” Weapon Blueprint for the M10 Breacher Shotgun
o Page 11: The “Accendo BlackCell” Weapon Blueprint for the REV-46 SMG
o Page 13: The “Biosiphon BlackCell” Weapon Blueprint for the RK-9 SMG
o Page 14: The Reactive “Photon BlackCell” Weapon Blueprint for the ERGT-17 Assault Rifle
Players who fully complete the Season 02 BlackCell Battle Pass will acquire 140 total item rewards (Battle Pass and BlackCell related).
As usual, players who upgrade to BlackCell after purchasing the Battle Pass will also receive 1,100 COD Points back.
BlackCell Bonus: Extra Daily Challenges: Players with BlackCell will also receive an additional Daily Challenge throughout Season 02 for Endgame, Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone, providing another means of amassing XP for your efforts in the field.
BlackCell Loyalty Bonus: Players who purchased Season 01 BlackCell and go on to purchase Season 02 BlackCell will activate a permanent 10% Level and Weapon XP bonus in Black Ops 7 (increasing up to a 50% bonus as the seasons progress for purchasing BlackCell in every Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 season).
New Operators
Square off against the enemy with new Season 02 Operators including Victoria Atwood and BlackCell’s Phantom.
Phantom (BlackCell, Guild, Launch)
“Phantom” and “Eclipse” Operator Skins: BlackCell Instant Reward Page
An elite specialist engineered for total combat fluidity, Phantom moves unseen through contested environments using electromagnetic adaptive armor. Equal parts infiltrator and tactician, his training spans close-quarters combat, long-range operations, and sensor-denied warfare, making him an invaluable weapon in The Guild’s black budget arsenal.
In addition to the base “Phantom” Operator, players can also equip the sinister “Eclipse” Operator Skin variant.
Victoria Atwood (Battle Pass, Guild, Launch)
“Sage” and “Axial” Operator Skins: Battle Pass Instant Reward Page, Battle Pass Completion Page
Propelled by academic brilliance and sheer ambition, Victoria Atwood ascended from modest origins to the pinnacle of her field. A pioneer in medical prosthetics and robotics, her research became known for pushing beyond accepted limits, earning her a reputation for getting results and generating controversy, and eventually, securing a position at the head of The Guild’s technology branch.
Now leading the corporation’s most sensitive research programs, she seeks to revolutionize the way soldiers fight, giving The Guild a new edge in the race to control the field of battle.
New Store Offerings
Season 02 delivers an assortment of new Ultra Skins, Reactive content, and Mastercraft Weapon Blueprints as well as unique Operator Skins across multiple Bundles, including the following highlights:
Tracer Pack: Shadow Strike
In the dark of night, slip through defenses and strike before being seen with the “Obsidian Specter” Vermaak Operator Skin. Take out enemies before they know what hit them, then fall back and strike again, always keeping them guessing. This Bundle includes the following items:
· “Obsidian Specter” Vermaak Operator Skin (JSOC)
· “Midnight Reaper” EGRT-17 Assault Rifle (New Season 02 weapon)
· “Night Striker” M8A1 Marksman Rifle
· “Dual Fang” Weapon Charm
· “Jaw Breaker” Animated Emblem
· “Shadow Viper” Spray
· Consumable 1-Hour Double Weapon XP Token
Tracer Pack: Tough Love
We all need a little tough love sometimes. Break hearts and take names with the “Eros” Karma Operator Skin, named after the Greek god of love and attraction. Charm your enemies and then take them out when their guard is down. This Bundle includes the following items:
· “Eros” Karma Operator Skin (JSOC)
· “Cardiac” Dravec 45 SMG (Tracers)
· “Heart Stopper” NX Ravager Special (Tracers)
· “Rejection” Weapon Charm
· “Heart and Sole” Spray
· Consumable 1-Hour Double XP Token
Tracer Pack: Dark Warlock Mastercraft Ultra Skin
Darkness follows and consumes in this terrifying Bundle featuring an Ultra Skin and a Mastercraft Weapon Blueprint along with other items that are certain to help you master the dark arts, including:
· “Vilemancer” Dempsey Ultra Skin (JSOC)
· “Hellcaster” M15 Mod 0 Assault Rifle (Mastercraft, Tracers, Death FX)
· “Howling Invocation” Sokol 545 LMG (Tracers, Death FX)
· “From Ash” Echo 12 Shotgun (Tracers, Death FX)
· “Internal Struggle” Finishing Move
· “Necrotome” Weapon Charm
· “Summoner” Reticle
· “Fiend Maker” Animated Emblem
· “Veil Shattered” Loading Screen
· Consumable “Perkaholic” GobbleGum
Other Incoming Bundles
Expect more Store content to arrive in the Season 02 Store, including the “Final Directive” Bundle including a new Operator Skin for Reaper EWR-3, the “Fire Horse” Bundle with a new Operator Skin for Wei Lin, and “Backdraft” Bundle featuring a new Operator Skin for Grimm. See more of the season’s upcoming bundles and more in the Season 02 BlackCell, Battle Pass, and Store Bundle blog.
Call of Duty League: Tune Into Major I and Earn Rewards
CDL Major I, the first LAN event of the 2026 season, is here! All 12 Call of Duty League teams will descend upon the Moody Coliseum in Dallas and compete in Black Ops 7 across four days of intense competition. The action begins later today, January 29!
Witness all of the thrilling action by and earn viewership rewards by watching on Twitch.
Verify Your Email and Unlock Double XP Tokens, Weapon Camo
If you haven’t done so already, unlock a wealth of Double XP and the Universal Weapon Camo “Veiled Aurora” simply by verifying your email. Verifying your Call of Duty account email helps strengthen security. Once you complete this verification, expect the following to be added to your Call of Duty Account:
· 1 Hour 2XP Level Tokens (x5)
· 1 Hour 2XP Weapon Tokens (x5)
· 1 Hour 2XP Battle Pass Tokens (x5)
For those who have previously verified, rewards will have been automatically added to your inventory.
For more info on email verification, visit our Activision Account Email Verification FAQ here. You can also click here to easily verify your email.
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