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Announcing the Season 1 Battle Pass

The debut season for Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III and Call of Duty: Warzone™ is set to deliver some incredible new content across all three modes combined with a Battle Pass featuring new Elite Operator Skins, fiery Weapon Blueprints, and more.

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The Season 1 Battle Pass features 100+ rewards, including three new free functional weapons and a new Aftermarket Part. Purchase the full Battle Pass for 1,100 COD Points to access all the Season 1 Battle Pass content, or get BlackCell for additional rewards, Battle Token Tier Skips, and more.

Read on for intel covering the awesome new content you’ll find in this season’s Battle Pass, starting with BlackCell’s premium offering.

BlackCell Season 1



Kick off the inaugural season for Modern Warfare III with the Season 1 premium BlackCell offering, featuring the following items and rewards:



The Battle Pass: Pick up BlackCell for full access to the Season 1 Battle Pass plus 20 Battle Token Tier Skips. The full Battle Pass includes up to 1,400 COD Points within 100 Tiers of unlockable content from Battle Pass progress.



BlackCell includes an exclusive BlackCell Sector within the Battle Pass AO serving as an alternative starting location. Once unlocked, the BlackCell Sector instantly grants you 1,100 COD Points, the new BlackCell Operator Abolisher, and the following:



The animated “Man O’ War” Haymaker Shotgun Weapon Blueprint featuring Blood Rose Tracers and the Blood Rose Petal Dismemberment Death Effect;.



The “War Horse” Vehicle Skin for the new Coyote (shown above); and the “Flexed Upon” Operator Finishing Move.

This exclusive BlackCell Sector within the Battle Pass AO also serves as an alternative starting location.

Additional BlackCell-only Battle Pass content: 10 alternate animated BlackCell Operator Skins and 6 alternate Weapon Blueprints with Tracers.

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

Modern Warfare III Vault Edition owners can activate their free BlackCell Battle Pass and unlock the entire content, as well as 50 Tier Skips.

Take Out the Competition with BlackCell’s Abolisher



Little is known about this mysterious BlackCell Operator, although if the glowing night vision goggles, black and gold armor, and overall menacing look are any indication, this is one Operator you don’t want to mess with.

Purchase the Battle Pass to Unlock Makarov’s Right-Hand Man



Whether you purchase the BlackCell offering or the standard Battle Pass for 1,100 COD Points, you will instantly unlock the Nolan Operator Skin as part of the Bonus Sector.

A key player in Makarov’s escape from the Zordaya Prison Complex, Andrei Nolan was designated as Makarov’s second in command after the unfortunate end to his predecessor. Nolan has Task Force 141 in his sights, and he’s ready to bring the fight to anyone who stands in his way.



The Bonus Sector also features the new Dokkaebi Operator. A skilled spy and robotics engineer, Dokkaebi is Konni Group’s eye in the sky, executing drone attacks for Nolan and Makarov. Also unlock the “Launch Control” Striker 9 SMG Weapon Blueprint; the “Hands Off the Merchandise” Operator Finishing Move; and a 10% Battle Pass boost.

BlackCell owners will also unlock an alternate animated black and gold Operator Skin for Nolan and Dokkaebi.

Additional Battle Pass Skins

Access a variety of new tactical Operator Skins, all of which are paired with their own animated BlackCell alternate Skins.

“Foliage” Skins for Jet [Sector A2]



Battle Pass Skin: Gear up with a Mil-Sim look featuring full-body camo and a cape designed to match the color and texture of fallen leaves.

BlackCell Additional Skin: Trade the camo for a sleek all-black outfit featuring gold trimming, a hood and mask, and animated textures.

“Undaunted” Skins for Pathfinder [Sector A3]



Battle Pass Skin: Pathfinder enters the battle in gray, orange, and black tactical gear with striking cape and hood to match.

BlackCell Additional Skin: Don a more intimidating look with a black-and-gold-trimmed outfit featuring a pauldron with a golden skull emblazoned on the armor and a mean-looking gauntlet to match.

“Resonance” Skins for Enigma [Sector A5]



Battle Pass Skin: Wearing a full-face plate, body armor, and backpack alongside his tactical gear, Enigma is ready to engage enemies in the most intense combat scenarios.

BlackCell Additional Skin: Opt for greater mobility without sacrificing survivability wearing tactical gear complemented with black and gold armor in the form of gauntlets, a chest plate, a pauldron, and greaves.

“Speed Runner” Skins for Doc [Sector A8]



Battle Pass Skin: Doc enters battle with all-weather gear designed with orange and white highlights over gray tactical gear, plus a beanie and headphones for in-battle comms.

BlackCell Additional Skin: With this animated BlackCell Skin, Doc goes for total anonymity by wearing a full head covering alongside golden gloves and a gilded pauldron.

“Refuge” Skins for Scorch [Sector A11]



Battle Pass Skin: Prepare for the worst by deploying with full body gear paired with a state-of-the-art gas mask, rubber gloves, and plentiful equipment to handle any situation.

BlackCell Additional Skin: Scorch takes on a more mobile outfit featuring all-black tactical gear combined with black and gold armor with a hood and face mask for low-profile fighting.

“Sigma” Skins for BBQ [Sector A17]



Battle Pass Skin: Be the first to breach the enemy’s position with full body armor, a metal face mask, and jacket to survive even the coldest temperatures.

BlackCell Additional Skin: Become even more menacing with this BlackCell alternate skin featuring an all-black mask and a black ghillie suit supported by chest armor, a pauldron, and kneepads.

“Incite” Skins for Scorch [Sector A19]



Battle Pass Skin: Get loud with this Operator Skin that includes modern white armor and a helmet over camouflage.

BlackCell Additional Skin: Trade the white on camo look for a more sinister black and gold design with a hood, face mask, and cape.

New Free Functional Weapons

Unlock three new free functional weapons plus a new Aftermarket Part in Sectors A4, A7, A12, and A14.

XRK Stalker Sniper Rifle (Sector A4, HVT, Free)



Stalk your prey and lay them out with this tactical sniper rifle chambered in .50 Cal.

For one-hit eliminations, look no further. The XRK Stalker Sniper Rifle deals massive damage and is highly customizable to support multiple playstyles. Enhance the weapon’s velocity and stability and strike from the shadows or improve its handling capabilities to become a quick-scoping menace.

RAM-7 Assault Rifle (Sector A7, Free)



Exceptionally compact, this bullpup assault rifle sports a lightweight, polymer frame and is chambered in versatile 5.56.

When you need power and mobility, the RAM-7 is a sure bet. The weapon deals solid damage at close and medium range and in controlled bursts can compete from afar. Its lightweight frame results in a quick reload and fast handling so you can stay on the offensive.

Stormender Launcher (Sector A12, Free)



This state-of-the-art weapon system fires a localized EMP on a slight delay. Destroys tactical and lethal equipment and temporarily disables other electronic devices.

This brand-new weapon has the power to shoot down specific Killstreaks and take out drones with its lock-on capabilities. With unlimited recharging ammo and the ability to disable and delay enemy equipment, this weapon serves as a very real shock to the system, though damage to Operators is minimal.

JAK Purifier Aftermarket Part (Sector A14, Free)



Blast your enemies until well-done with this underbarrel flamethrower. What more needs to be said? Burn it all down. The JAK Purifier AMP is compatible with several weapons, including multiple Assault Rifles, Battle Rifles, and the Riveter Shotgun.

New Weapon Blueprints, Vehicle Skins, Additional Content



The Season 1 Battle Pass features 20 Weapon Blueprints and a Vehicle Skin for the new offroad Coyote. In addition, expect a wide variety of impressive-looking Loading Screens, Emblems, Calling Cards, Decals, Charms, Finishing Moves, and Zombie Acquisitions (including Ammo Mods, Aether Tools, and Refined Aetherium Crystals)

Weapon Blueprints

Many of the impressive variety of Blueprints across the Battle Pass allow you to collect armaments in a number of different themes, depending on your stylistic preferences, and each comes with attachments you can inspect:

03 Yellow Barrel



Sector A10: "Ultra Hot” MTZ-762 Battle Rifle*

Sector A15: "Molten Mire” WSP-9 Submachine Gun

A rugged Weapon Blueprint with “03” insignia, tan and light brown with gray and orange chevron accents, and a black-to-bright yellow barrel as if heated from the exchange of heavy fire.

Carbonize



Sector A1: "Hot Caution” MCW Assault Rifle*

Sector A3: "Flammable Fury” KV Inhibitor Sniper Rifle

Sector A5: "Smoke Maker” TYR Handgun

Sector A12: "Carbonize” BAS-B Battle Rifle*

A glossy, deep gray coupled with vivid orange accents is a blueprint style that’s definitely here to bring the heat.

Charcoal/Molten Red



Sector A2: "Sundering Flame” AMR9 SMG

Sector A10: "Heat Stroke” Renetti Handgun

Sector A14: "Immolator” DM56 Marksman Rifle

Completion: "The Furnace” MTZ-556 Assault Rifle

These Weapon Blueprints look like they were just taken out of the forge with a molten animated texture that alternately spreads and recedes over the cracked black design.

M25Tek Industries



Instant Reward: “Launch Control” Striker 9 SMG

Sector A8: "Throw Caution” MTZ Interceptor Marksman Rifle

Sector A9: "Swift Death” Gutter Knife Melee

Sector A14: "Overt Systems” MCW Assault Rifle

Sector A18: "Tactical Engineering” KATT-AMR Sniper Rifle

Sector A18: "Heavy Machine” Holger 556 Assault Rifle*

Wrapped in a matt finish from M25Tek Industries with a main metallic gray finish and yellow, white, and red accents.

(* Denotes Camo with BlackCell Blueprint variant, detailed below)

Weapons with Additional BlackCell Blueprints

Throw modesty out the window with the black-and-gold-emblazoned alternate BlackCell Blueprints featuring Blood Rose Tracers and a Blood Rose Dismemberment Death Effect, available for six Weapon Blueprints within the Battle Pass, as shown below. Note that the regular Battle Pass Blueprints, and their BlackCell variants come with differing attachments, allowing for ultimate flexibility:

Hot Caution — MCW Assault Rifle (Sector A1, BlackCell Alternate Option)



Eliminate enemies with this modern black and orange Assault Rifle Blueprint that’s perfect for skirmishing in Tac-Stance, with its reload quickness plus improved aim walking speed and Tac-Stance spread. The BlackCell variant is undetectable by radar, has impressive firing aim stability, and excellent gun kick control.

Ultra Hot — MTZ-762 Battle Rifle (Sector A10, BlackCell Alternate Option)



This rugged Weapon Blueprint features improved recoil control, gun kick control, and a precision sight picture, and a bright yellow barrel. Choose this blueprint, or the BlackCell variant with exceptional recoil and gun kick control, as well as optimal bullet velocity and range, and , you’re bound to land some epic precision shots.

Carbonize — BAS-B Battle Rifle (Sector A12, BlackCell Alternate Option)



A sleek, two-tone design in black and orange, the Carbonize Weapon Blueprint focuses on firing aim stability, with excellent gun kick and recoil control for minimal recoil, while the BlackCell variant is a masterpiece incorporating intricate black and gold filigree, where firing aim stability, gun kick control, and recoil removal is king. Advance Lethality — XRK Stalker Sniper Rifle (Sector A16, BlackCell Alternate Option)



The best in modern design, this sleek nearly all black Weapon Blueprint is based on the new Season 1 Sniper Rifle, featuring 4.0x magnification plus improved aim down sight speed and a large seven-round magazine for extended operations before requiring a reload. The BlackCell variant brings a bipod mount to the party, and also incorporates excellent reduction in sway while idle aiming, as well as flinch resistance.

Heavy Machine — Holger 556 Assault Rifle (Sector A18, BlackCell Alternate Option)



Wrapped in an M25Tek Industries finish, recoil removal is king with this AR, with excellent control, increased bullet velocity and range, and a lack of gun kick to make your shots count. Bring out the BlackCell variant if you’re wanting the best in gun kick and recoil control, as well as impressive range and bullet velocity.

All ’Rounder — Assault Rifle (Sector A20, BlackCell Alternate Option)



Based on the new Season 1 Assault Rifle, the All ’Rounder offers a gray and black design complemented by improved aim down sight speed, aim walking speed, and sprint to fire speed. Move to BlackCell, and expect the same improvements, but a different set of attachments. With either versions of these highly mobile configurations, you’ll be flanking enemies with ease.

Firewalker — Vehicle (Sector A6)



Hop into a black and orange version of the new Coyote Vehicle arriving in Season 1. This new lightly armored offroad vehicle provides the perfect transportation within Urzikstan, including a mounted machine gun to eliminate oncoming threats.

Complete the Battle Pass for Completion Sector Tier 100 Rewards

Complete 100% of the map by conquering all Sectors to access the final Completion Sector, featuring 300 COD Points to spend toward your next Battle Pass or Store Bundle purchase, "The Furnace” animated Weapon Blueprint for the MTZ-556 AR, and the following Nolan skins:

“Scorcher” Skins for Nolan



Nolan prepares for his trial by fire with this Operator Skin, featuring animated flames over his hands, feet, and metallic skull mask. Combined with full-body armor and tactical gear, there’s no stopping the villain.

BlackCell Additional Skin: The flames burn even hotter in the BlackCell version of this Operator Skin, featuring red flames engulfing Nolan’s skull mask along with the signature BlackCell gold and smoke animated textures.

Store Highlights: Dune, Santa Gnaws, and More

Season 1 brings some incredible new Store Bundles with something for everyone, whether you’re spread holiday cheer and fear as Santa Gnaws, utilizing Bundles with Operator Ultra Skins or Weapon Mastercrafts, or choosing from a variety of other themed content.

What are Mastercraft Weapons and Ultra Operator Skins?

Mastercraft Weapons: Expect changes to the style and shape of the weapon compared to its base version, along with enhanced visual effects and possibly a unique weapon inspect.

Ultra Operator Skins: Expect an impressive reactive or special element to the skin.

Tracer Pack: Dune Part Two — Paul Atreides Operator Bundle (Dune 2)



Unleash vengeance on your enemies as the royal heir to the noble House Atreides. The “Paul Atreides” Operator Skin comes armed with two Weapon Blueprints featuring Spice Tracers: the “Fremen Fighter” Assault Rifle and the “Desert Maula” Handgun. Or get up close with the “Crysknife” Melee Weapon Blueprint, carved from the tooth of a sandworm. And when you catch your enemy unaware, eliminate them with the “Chip and Shatter” Finishing Move.

Show off your survival abilities in even the harshest of climates by equipping the “Wormrider” Calling Card, the “Muad’Dib” Weapon Charm, and “The Fighters” Emblem.

Tracer Pack: Dune Part Two – Feyd-Rautha Operator Bundle (Dune 2)



Deploy as the cruel, narcissistic Feyd-Rautha of House Harkonnen, a fierce enemy of the Atreides family and the greatest threat Paul Atreides could ever face. The “Feyd-Rautha” Operator Skin comes armed with two Tracer Weapon Blueprints, the “Harkonnen Terror” LMG and “The Face of Fear” SMG. In close quarters, prove your combat prowess using the “Feyd’s Blade” Melee Weapon Blueprint or sneak up from behind and eliminate them with the “Feyd’s Frenzy” Finishing Move.

Display your relentless pursuit of power with the animated “Champion of Cruelty” Calling Card, the “Harkonnen Glowglobe” Weapon Charm, and the animated “House Harkonnen” Emblem.

Tracer Pack: Santa Gnaws Ultra Skin



Ho ho — Ahhh! Dread the Halls with this twisted holiday special featuring the “Undead Santa” Operator Skin for Klaus equipped with the “Mad Red Menace” Assault Rifle Blueprint and the “Naughty List” SMG Weapon Blueprint, both featuring Horrifying Holiday Tracers. Turn Zombies into allies with three Brain Rot Ammo Mod Acquisitions.

Scare away all the bad kids with the “Santa’s Undead Army” Large Decal, the “Dead Cold” Weapon Charm, and the “Checking It Twice” Emblem. For some classic holiday cheer, equip the “Jolly Old Elf” Weapon Sticker.

New Weapon: Beach Boomin’



Ride the wave of victory with the animated “Get Glowing” Weapon Blueprint for the new XRK Stalker Sniper Rifle releasing alongside Season 1. Deploy in stylish scuba gear using the “Wetsuit” Operator Skin for Raptor and equip the “Neon Filament” Assault Rifle Weapon Blueprint for closer battles.

Further your neon vibes with the “Sunset Ride” Calling Card, “Snakebite” Large Decal, “Beach Raid” Loading Screen, and the “Neon Nine” Emblem.

Tracer Pack: Echo Endo Ecstatic Entropy Mastercraft



Feel the beat and go wild with the hard partying “Cyber Cat” Operator Skin for Jet, featuring topline cyber-tactical gear. This Bundle features three Weapon Blueprints with VwV Tracers and the Kawaii Endo Dismemberment Death Effect: the “Sweet Siren” SMG Weapon Blueprint, including the WSP Akimbo Brace Stock Aftermarket Part; the “Menace Beat” Assault Rifle Blueprint; and the “Sheer Lunacy” LMG Weapon Blueprint.

Keep the party going with the “Suns Out Tongues Out” Emblem, the “DJ Time” Calling Card, and the “Manik” Large Decal.

New Bundle: Painted Alebrije



Inspired by the folk art of Oaxaca, Mexico, the Painted Alebrije Bundle offers the vibrant “Alebrije” Operator Skin, featuring bright colors and a set of wings to help you fly your way to victory. Strike fear in your enemies with the “Unnatural Protector” Sniper Rifle Weapon Blueprint and the “Razor Wing” Assault Rifle Blueprint based on the new Season 1 RAM-7.

Enter the mythical realm with further cosmetic items like the “Bright Buds” Calling Card, the “Wild Wolf” Large Decal, the “Mythical Guide” Loading Screen, and the “Happy Axolotl” Emblem.

Look for more Store Bundles launching with Season 1 such as the Tracer Pack: Horsemen: War Ultra Skin, Null and Void; Tracer Pack: Insert Coin Mastercraft; and more.

The Boys Arriving in the Mid-Season

The mid-season brings even more content to the Store, including the addition of two more characters from the TV series The Boys. Your favorite returning Supes from The Boys — Homelander, Starlight, and Black Noir — are joined by newcomers A-Train and Firecracker!

Tracer Pack: The Boys — A-Train Operator Bundle



Deploy as the fastest man in the world with the “A-Train” Operator Skin from The Boys. Come to the fight prepared with two Weapon Blueprints featuring special Tracers, the “Turbochanged” Assault Rifle and the “Fast AF” SMG.

Show off your allegiance to The Seven with the “Here Comes the A-Train” Animated Calling Card, the “A-Train” Weapon Sticker, the “Turbo Rush Energy Drink” Weapon Charm, the “World’s Fastest Man” Animated Emblem, “The Boys A-Train” Loading Screen, and the “Fastest Man in the World” Finishing Move.

Tracer Pack: The Boys — Firecracker Operator Bundle



Join the battle as the new Supe in town with the “Firecracker” Operator Skin. This Bundle also features two Weapon Blueprints featuring special Tracers, the “Smoking Gun” Assault Rifle” and the “Fellow Patriot” LMG.

Prove your worth against the more established supes by displaying the “Truthbomb” Animated Calling Card, the “Firecracker” Weapon Sticker, the “Second Protects” Weapon Charm, the “Eagle Eyed” Animated Emblem, and the “Freedom of Speech” Finishing Move.

Upgrade to Modern Warfare III

Modern Warfare III celebrates the 20th anniversary of Call of Duty with one of the greatest collections of Multiplayer maps ever assembled, including modernized versions of all 16 launch maps from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009), plus the introduction of an all-new open-world Zombies and a Campaign that finds Task Force 141 facing off against the ultimate threat in Vladimir Makarov.

Upgrade to the Vault Edition to unlock the Soap Operator Pack, the Nemesis Operator Pack, two Weapon Vaults, plus one season’s worth of BlackCell, which includes a Battle Pass, instant access to the BlackCell Sector (including an 1,100 CP bonus), extra Battle Token Tier Skips, and more.

Stay frosty.

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Season 1 Arrives in Modern Warfare III

Prepare for all-new warfare as Season 1 arrives for Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III and Call of Duty®: Warzone™. The new season brings more Multiplayer maps; new and returning game modes including Gunfight and Vortex; the next story Act in Zombies; the introduction of Urzikstan in Call of Duty: Warzone, and much more.

An all-new Battle Pass brings 100 Tiers of content, BlackCell brings the Abolisher Operator, and your arsenal is increased with five additional new weapons. Also expect a host of new Aftermarket Parts, including your own flamethrower! The heat continues into the holidays with themed events throughout the season, ensuring a vast wealth of content for you to drop into.

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Season 1 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIandCall of Duty:Warzone goes live on December 6 at 9 AM PT.



Consult the Call of Duty Blog for all official comms and announcements.

Expect Patch Notes to be available prior to the release of Season 1, with separate notes for Modern Warfare III (led by Sledgehammer Games and Treyarch) and Warzone (led by Raven Software).

Be sure to check out free and official Guides to Call of Duty: Warzone and the new MWIII Multiplayer Maps.

(This is blog 1 of 4; also make sure to check out Part 2: Zombies Overview, Part 3: Warzone Overview, and Part 4: General Overview.)

Ready up: Here’s what’s dropping:

MODERN WARFARE III MULTIPLAYER OVERVIEW

• Four New Multiplayer maps. Deploy to three brand-new 6v6 maps and one 2v2 map launching, alongside festive reskins of other maps during the Season.
• Welcome Back to Gunfight. Go small-team tactical, launching with the new Training Facility map, plus four other returning Gunfight arenas.
• New game modes. Test your luck in All or Nothing, wield the one-shot Ray Gun against enemies in the limited-time Vortex arriving in-season, and more!
• CODMAS Festive events and Ranked Play. The content continues across Modern Warfare IIII Multiplayer with festive and themed maps and events, as well as the feature-packed, stand-alone competitive Multiplayer mode: Ranked Play returns!

Four New Maps: 6v6 and 2v2

After the arrival of the Carry Forward Core maps, Season 1 expands the Multiplayer map offering with three brand-new 6v6 maps and one 2v2 arena.

Meat (6v6, Core, Launch)



Deploy to the West Coast for some fast-paced butchery, in a compact map centered around the East Bay Meats slaughterhouse. Make use of the new Tac-Stance ability to combine agility with accuracy while weaving through the small confines of the meat locker and processing center. For longer sightlines, stick to the outer loading dock and entrance.

Greece (6v6, Core, Launch)



Test your mettle in a once-idyllic coastal town, where waters at the shore lap at the hull of a burning yacht, signaling disaster. Navigate the city center of this medium-sized map where narrow alleys cut between the lines of shops. Dive into the canal or the sea when you need to reposition and use the copious vantage points that are available to get above your enemies.

Rio (6v6, Core, In-Season)



Take in the vibrant colors of Rio de Janeiro as you battle across an upscale shopping center. Face enemies in tight quarters throughout the mall or move through the vibrant exterior streets in this small- to medium-sized map. Look for vantage points in the covered walkway, over the garage, and on top of vehicles. Spacing is tight, so be ready to engage.

Training Facility (2v2, Gunfight, Launch)



Challenge another duo within the remains of an old warehouse, now repurposed as part of Konni Group’s training facilities. Perch on the second level for a greater view of the area or move through the interior spaces to ambush your enemies. The central shoot house offers plentiful climbing opportunities; use your enhanced abilities to achieve the best angles for the weapons provided in the round.

Gunfight Returns for MWIII, Other Modes Confirmed



Gunfight returns to Call of Duty, pitting two teams of two against one another in a round-based match. There are no respawns, and all players are assigned the same randomized Loadout at the start of each round.

The assigned Loadout changes every two rounds, and you never know what you’ll get; you may be trading shots with Battle Rifles one round and then rushing in with Shotguns the next. In other words, take what you’re given and make it worse.

Each round lasts 40 seconds, in which teams attempt to eliminate the other side. If time runs out and both teams are still alive, an Overtime Flag will spawn on the map for 10 seconds. The first team to capture the flag or eliminate the enemy team wins the round. If neither team wins during Overtime, the team with the most health wins.

The first team to win six rounds wins the match.

Five Gunfight maps at launch: Season 1 brings the new Training Facility map along with four Carry Forward Gunfight maps from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II: Alley, Blacksite, Exhibit, and Shipment.

Game Mode: All or Nothing (Launch)



All or Nothing: Deploy with Throwing Knives and no ammo. Get one elimination to activate the Scavenger Perk, allowing you to retrieve ammo pickups for your weapon. The first to land 20 eliminations wins.

Multiplayer: More at the Mid-Season

Expect additional Modes to launch throughout the season, including fan-favorite and holiday-themed variants:

Vortex (LTM, Mid-Season)



In this free-for-all mode, one player spawns in with the infamous Zombies Wonder Weapon, the one-shot Ray Gun. Whoever eliminates the Operator with the Ray Gun becomes the new owner of this powerful and otherworldly pistol. Vortex takes place on three remixed Multiplayer maps: Satan’s Quarry, Sporeyard, and Tetanus.

CODMAS: Santa’s Slayground (LTM, Mid-Season)



Season's Eatings! Santa Gnaws is here to spread horror and fear. Complete Event Challenges to earn rewards and visit classic, holiday-themed maps, including Shipmas and Hangover! Just try not to get bitten. Expect more information on this Event and additional Limited Time Modes closer to Mid-Season.

Infected (Mid-Season)



One player is chosen at random to spawn in as the infected. Their goal is to eliminate the other survivors, while those not infected must use all the skill and firepower they’ve amassed to keep their humanity intact.

Headquarters (Mid-Season)



Fight to secure the Headquarters location and then hold that position for as long as you can; respawns are disabled for the defending team. The Headquarters slowly rotates around the map as the match continues, so be ready to move.

Team Gunfight (Mid-Season)



In this 6v6 version of Gunfight, played on standard Multiplayer maps, players all receive the same randomized Loadout at the start of each round. This Loadout changes throughout the match; the team that best adapts to the assigned gear is bound to land the eliminations needed to earn victory.

New Vest (Perks, Launch)

Select your Loadout and you’ll find an additional Vest to utilize across all MWIII Multiplayer modes:

Assassin Vest (Stealthy Killer)



Equipment Slots (2): Tactical, Lethal (Field Upgrade removed)

Gear Slots (3): Gloves, Boots, Gear

Kills don’t display skulls. Immune to UAV and enemy radar effects (including while stationary). Duplicate effects do not stack. If equipped with Ghost T/V Camo, (Gear), you gain the effects of Hijacked IFF Strobe (Gear).

New Killstreaks (Launch)



Expect to unlock two new Multiplayer Killstreaks, available at the start of the season once you’ve unlocked each via an Armory Challenge:

• Swarm (15 Kills, 1,875 Points): Deploys a large number of mosquito drones to provide blanket coverage over the entire area.
• EMP (13 Kills, 1,625 Points): Electromagnetic pulse to disrupt enemy Killstreaks and equipment.

Let’s Go! Ranked Play Launches (Mid-Season)



Presented by Treyarch in partnership with Sledgehammer Games, Multiplayer Ranked Play launches mid-season and builds upon the foundation established in Modern Warfare II with new rewards to earn and updated Modern Warfare III maps, weapons, and Loadout content.

Ranked Play is a feature-packed, stand-alone competitive Multiplayer mode that leverages the Call of Duty® League approved rules, restrictions, maps, and modes. Track your standing with a visible skill rating and earn rewards across multiple Skill Divisions and Tiers. The best of the best will be featured in the Top 250 Leaderboard and Division for the chance to prove themselves as the number one player. Look for further information, including the rewards for ranking up, in the following weeks.

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CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE OVERVIEW

• Welcome to Urzikstan. The next big map is coming to Call of Duty: Warzone! Receive a topographical overview plus a host of new features and updates coming as part of the Season 1 update.
• Carry Forward Call of Duty: Warzone maps. Players can continue deploying to Ashika Island and Vondel alongside the new Urzikstan map.
• CODMAS Event. Encounter the Zombie Santa, go undead Deer Hunting, open the presents under the Holiday Trees, all while engaging in new challenges events with rewards, and more. Just don’t forget to bring Snowballs!

(This is blog 3 of 4; also make sure to check out Part 1: Modern Warfare III Overview, Part 2: Zombies Overview, and Part 4: General Overview.)

Big Game, Big Map: Welcome to Urzikstan



Consult the adjacent companion asset (above), then prepare to fight through the all-new Urzikstan map (below), a vast and captivating landscape with a mixture of rural, industrial, and suburban zones. Presented by Raven Software, the new big map features 11 major points of interest (named on your Tac Map), 27 additional, large-scale points of interest (named on your in-game Compass), a Drivable Train (the first mobile point of interest in Call of Duty: Warzone), and numerous smaller areas to explore, giving you near limitless tactical potential!



From the iconic Popov Power Plant in the north all the way to the Zaravan Suburbs in the south, Operators should be ready to engage in a mix of classic and brand-new gameplay, utilizing innovative new features like the Drivable Train, Horizontal Ziplines, and new Perks exclusive to Call of Duty: Warzone.

For an in-depth look at all 38 named points of interest across Urzikstan, be sure to check out the Tac-Atlas Guide!

Urzikstan Modes (Launch and In-Season)



To celebrate the launch of Urzikstan, all modes will be set on the new big map for the first 48 hours of Season 1, including:

• Launch Modes: Battle Royale, Resurgence, and Plunder
  • We will be introducing areas of Urzikstan to a pool of Resurgence locations across Ashika and Vondel, as part of a new Limited-Time-Mode called Urzikstan Resurgence, which will focus on several select Points of Interest from around the Urzikstan map:
    • Orlov Military Base
    • Popov Power
    • Zaravan Suburbs
• In-Season Modes: Lockdown returns, and the brand new Limited-Time-Mode, Slay Ride Resurgence, makes its holiday debut!

All squad sizes for Battle Royale on Urzikstan will be available all season long.

Return to Vondel and Ashika: Carry Forward Maps



In addition to the new Urzikstan big map, after the first 48 hours Season 1 will also add Ashika Island and Vondel to the playable maps.

Updated Gameplay: Movement, Mechanics, and More

With the start of Season 1, Call of Duty: Warzone will be updated to include many of the new movement and other mechanics present in Modern Warfare III, along with new innovations specific to Call of Duty: Warzone.

Movement Updates (Launch)



Expect the following movement changes at launch:

• Slide canceling.
• Tac-Stance.
• ADS while sliding.
• Running while reloading
• A slight movement boost when using the Stim Tactical.
• Additional changes will be detailed in the upcoming Patch Notes.

Gameplay Updates (Launch)



Expect the following improvements and updates from Raven Software at launch:

• Backup Pistol: Always have a dedicated pistol when swimming or climbing ladders or ledge hanging, no matter your Loadout.
• Improved Water Combat: Alongside the dedicated pistol, improvements have been made to water visibility such that it is now easier to see targets both when in and out of the water.
• Manual Gas Mask : You can now manually choose when to equip the Gas Mask. When looking at a Gas Mask on the ground, Players are presented with two options: Equip it, or Stow it. Equipping the Gas Mask will begin the equip animation of putting it onto their face. Stowing the Gas Mask will place it in the Backpack for Players to manually equip at a later time. As a result, the animation will no longer interrupt gameplay, and importantly Players will only hear the heavy breathing sound effect while in the Gas.
• Experimental Gas Grenade: This Tear Gas Tactical now deals gas damage, and as such can be countered with an equipped Gas Mask.
• Dedicated Ammo Slots: Specific new Backpack slots cater to ammo, allowing quick and easy access. These slots will be automatically filled as Players find ammo. Additional ammo can still be stored in the all-purpose Backpack slots.
• Loot Rarity: Weapons, equipment, killstreaks, and more will now appear with a color-coded tooltip to indicate the value and rarity of the item, as well as if a weapon is from a “Custom Loadout”.
• Contract Activation Laptop: Players will now activate Contracts by interacting with larger, more easily identifiable laptops found throughout the map.
• Updated Tac Map Icons: The entirety of the Tac Map has been updated to better serve you, with a variety of easily distinguishable new icons.
• Classic Red Dots: The classic minimap will feature within Call of Duty: Warzone; firing unsuppressed weapons causes Operators to momentarily appear as a red dot on the minimap.
• Improved Loot Spreading: Players will now notice that the loot distribution and spread when opening a Supply Box or eliminating an enemy has received improvements to minimize loot overlap and facilitate loot identification.
• Quality of Life Carry Forward: For the new Chapter of Warzone, all existing Quality of Life improvements that have been made this year will carry forward.

New Environment Elements

Drivable Train (Launch)



Take control of Call of Duty: Warzone’s first controllable mobile POI: Urzikstan’s new drivable train, complete with forward and backward engine controls, a Buy Station, UAV Tower, Horn, Ammo Depot, a guaranteed Legendary Supply Crate, and a handbrake in the caboose (rear carriage) for tactical braking! Read more on how this works in the forthcoming Warzone Patch Notes.

Horizontal Ziplines (Launch)



In addition to the vertical ascenders, expect ziplines to allow rapid horizontal navigation across Urzikstan. Look for ziplines across the map, often allowing faster travel across otherwise more challenging topography, like water or tall structures, and if you watched Call of Duty: Next, Quality of Life improvements have already been made to this system enabling easier on/off access for the Operator using either type of transport line.

New Vehicle: Coyote (Launch)



Available in Urzikstan during Battle Royale and Plunder modes is an impressive, lightly-armored new offroad vehicle, known as the Coyote. This is an open-air and agile desert vehicle designed to grip the dunes and move quickly. The mounted machine gun is more than enough to take out the opposition in your path.

Returning Contract, New Public Event and Updated Strongholds

Big Game Bounty Contract: Activate this Contract to put a Bounty on the Player with the most eliminations in the match; take them out to earn an Advanced UAV.

"Fly Buy” Public Event: A new Public Event arrives in Urzikstan, where there is a chance that multiple Drones will fly-in to drop additional Buy Stations into the Warzone.

Updated Strongholds: In order to make each match unique, Strongholds have now been moved to the Public Event system where there is a percentage chance of them becoming accessible to infiltrate during an Infil. As a result of this change, players may also encounter Cash Drops during Infil, and may also find Blacksite keys in ground loot allowing you the opportunity to open a Black Site in any match.

New Perks (Launch)



The Perk system currently in Warzone continues, with Operators choosing from either a pre-set or a Custom Perk Package consisting of four Perks which become active once your Loadout is claimed. Perk Packs can also be found in ground loot, whether dropped by an eliminated Player or found in Supply Boxes.

Movement and rotation opportunities on the new big map of Urzikstan has been a key focus of its design, so in the new chapter of Warzone Players will also find themselves with several Perks that are now simply enabled by default at all times:

• Tac Pads: Improves slide distance and allows for full ADS while sliding, along with increased stance transition speeds.
• Commando Gloves: Enables reloading while running.
• Quick-Grip Gloves: Increases your weapon swap speed.
• Climbing Boots: Increases climbing and mantling speed aspect.
• Overkill: Allows you to pick two Primary Weapons.

You should also get ready for new and returning Perks exclusive to Call of Duty: Warzone designed to create new outplay and counter opportunities, of which the following can be equipped as Custom Perks in your Loadout:

• Irradiated: Move faster and take less damage while in the gas.
• Tempered: Now also available as a Custom Perk, Tempered allows you to refill armor plates to full with two plates instead of three.
• Combat Scout: Bullets you fire briefly ping an enemy for you and your squad. Hitting the enemy from farther away increases the ping time.

• Resolute: When taking damage from gunfire, this grants a short bonus to movement speed.
• Shrouded: Drop a smoke grenade when downed.
• Mountaineer: Reduces fall damage.
• Stalker: Increased strafe and aim down sight movement speed.
• Escapist: Increased downed, prone, and crouch speed.
• Primed: Accuracy and time to aim down sight is improved while jumping.
• Faculty: Delay triggered explosives while sprinting, warns of nearby enemy equipment, and reduces combat noise.

These additional Perks allow for an impressive variety of playstyles and Perk Packages, as the total number of Perks now reaches over 30 with the 5 new default Perks, plus 12 Perks in Slots 1 and 2, 10 Perks in Slot 3, and 7 Perks in Slot 4.

New Gulag (Launch)



Urzikstan features a new Gulag, the perfect way to redeploy once you’ve faced down an adversary in 1v1 combat. However, this Gulag, aside from being a brand-new environment, comes with new gameplay updates too:

• Ascender Overtime Finisher: Replacing the old overtime flag, players are now provided an exfil rope that drops into the middle of the Gulag during the match allowing extraction – but, be warned! You can both shoot, and be shot at, from the Ascender!
• Gulag Public Events:Several new Public Events may also occur within the Gulag, such as Go Again (an additional Gulag attempt if you lose the first fight), Cash Grab (more money on the floor with a big stack in the middle of the map) and Locked & Loaded Weapons (AMG + SMG Loadout with full armor), helping the victor by bringing back some much-needed power items into the match.
• Night Vision Gulag (In-Season):NVG has a new name, as the Gulag will occasionally go dark while equipping Operators with night-vision goggles for a fun new twist on the Gulag experience.

Additional Content (In-Season)

Season 1 Reloaded, available in early 2024, will bring with it a number of new features including Covert Exfil – a new secondary exfil condition – as well as the Weapon Case similar to that seen in Modern Warfare II but with brand new rewards. In addition, players can expect a new Champion’s Quest with fresh rewards for those brave and strategic enough to complete it – or steal it...

New Event: Merry CODMAS (In-Season)

Krampus is back!

Just kidding. Instead, get into the festive mood with CODMAS! This Holiday Event brings new challenges and rewards (some visible, some hidden!) to the Urzikstan map in Call of Duty: Warzone in the form of Deck the Halls, Zombie Santa, and Slay Ride.



“Slay Ride Resurgence” Limited Time Mode: Nothing says “festivities” quite like a new Limited Time Mode: Prepare for a Holiday-themed take on Resurgence, as you’re in for a number of treats….



Deck the Halls: Santa has delivered presents across Urzikstan, via a number of holiday crates. Open the Tac Map to reveal their location in the match and get to the trees to earn the rewards in the vicinity. However, be ready to fight for your spot as a flare is sent up when Operators interact within the immediate area where the crates are found. Those who hold the point the longest will be gifted a chance to meet Santa... or at least something that used to be Santa.

Zombie Santa: Once an Operator obtains a key from Deck the Halls, a “Merry” portal will appear. Take the portal to face off against a zombified Juggernaut Santa. Defeat this evil incarnation of Santa before rummaging in his massive sack for a variety of valuable loot!



Slay Ride: Santa has taken over the train in Urzikstan. Per his usual modus operandi, Santa will be handing out presents to all the well-behaved Operators he meets. Those who choose to be naughty, on the other hand, will be met with heavy resistance.



Snowball Fights: As part of both the Players default Loadout as well as in ground loot represented by a snowflake icon on the Tac Map, you can find these rather lethal Snowballs all over the map.

And more....

The CODMAS event will also feature a new challenge for Call of Duty: Warzone and Multiplayer during the 12 Days of CODMAS. Complete these challenges to earn rewards.

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