Season 1 is about to get hotter as Warzone enters its first season, coupled with fresh content for the main game’s Black Ops 6. Full integration between the two means that players can be sure they will have a great experience, here being new maps, modes, weapons, and challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just beginning to play, here’s the info regarding Season 1’s big launch.
Explore the new maps, weapons, and modes in Black Ops 6 Season 1
Season 1 is officially launching on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Warzone and Black Ops 6 will be rolled out simultaneously as a synchronized experience for everyone. Here’s when you can expect the new content to go live based on your time zone:
- Eastern Standard Time (EST): 12 p.m.
- Central Standard Time (CST): 11 a.m.
- Mountain Time (MT): 10 a.m.
- Pacific Time (PT): 9 a.m.
How big is the update?
Prepare your storage — this update is a sizable one! The total file size for Season 1 will be nearly 50GB, split across both games:
- Black Ops 6: 35GB update
- Warzone: 10GB update
These updates total 90GB, so ensure you have enough free space before proceeding.
What’s new in Warzone for Season 1? Explore the latest maps and modes
However, the most exciting additions come to Warzone with Season 1, as this is its complete integration with Black Ops 6. Now, players can enjoy synchronized progression between the two titles and one unified Call of Duty experience. Here’s what’s coming:
- New resurgence map: Blu-ray almost stacking arms in the sky includes the Area 99 map, featuring the epic Nuketown setting. There’s a top-secret government facility, half-built homes, and mannequin factories. Resurgence mode gets a great new arena in this chaotic battlefield; it’s fast-paced, close-quarters, and provides an exciting new arena to engage in.
- Classic map returns: Classic maps will return, and nostalgic players will be thrilled. From launch, Urzikstan will serve up a variety of open terrain punctuated with tight, urban combat zones. Rebirth Island will return to peak midseason, where maintaining an edge over and outsmarting your opposing team feels as specific as any objective.
- Expanded arsenal: For the first time, players can choose from 177 weapons pulled from Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 3, and Black Ops 6. The integrated loadout options include 11 tactical grenades, 10 lethal grenades, and a wide variety of kill streaks, providing the player with unprecedented customization and game strategy.
This season also adds new field upgrades and tactical options, letting players adapt their playstyle and find new ways to outmaneuver their opponents.
What’s new in Black Ops 6 for Season 1? Fresh maps, weapons, and zombie content
But Black Ops 6 itself brings a fair bit of new content. The first Season adds a trifold of fresh additions to the multiplayer and zombie experiences.
Multiplayer updates and new modes
Black Ops 6 is launching with three new maps right out of the gate:
- Hideout – A dense, urban map with tight corners perfect for SMG playstyles.
- Heirloom – A scenic map set in a historical estate, offering long sightlines for snipers.
- Extraction – A high-risk, high-reward battlefield set in an active extraction zone.
Midseason, a fourth map called Racket will be added, along with a holiday-themed version of Nuketown and the return of Hacienda from Black Ops 4.
New game modes
The multiplayer mode lineup is expanding with new additions:
- Ransack (6v6 Mode): Compete to collect and stash gold bars while raiding enemy bases. This mode blends objective play with intense firefights, making it a strategic battle for control.
- Prop Hunt: This fan-favorite mode will return midseason. It allows players to hide as objects scattered around the map while others try to track them down.
New weapons and perks
Throughout the season, seven new weapons will be added to the game, including:
- Krig C Assault Rifle – High accuracy, perfect for mid-range combat.
- Maelstrom Shotgun – Devastating at close range, featuring a new buffer weight stock.
- AMR Mod 4 Sniper Rifle – Long-range precision with a fast reload.
New perks and attachments, like the Dragon’s Breath underbarrel, will also give players another way to up their loadouts. In the Ranked Play mode, players can unlock exclusive skins and rewards.
Zombies mode gets a boost
New maps and content updates are coming for zombie fans. In Season 1, you get to play the Liberty Falls and Terminus Directed Mode maps, which give the game a guided experience of 15 rounds.
- Citadelle des Morts (Midseason Release): This upcoming map continues the Dark Aether storyline, introducing a new Perk-A-Cola and wonder weapons. Expect new enemy types and additional challenges to spice up your undead-slaying sessions.
- Field Upgrades and Gobblegums: Three new gobblegums and a new ammo type will be added, along with a field upgrade that boosts players’ abilities across all zombie maps.
Tips to get started
With so much new content arriving in Season 1, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Here are some quick tips to get the most out of this update:
- Clear Your Storage – The hefty 50GB update can take up a lot of space, so free up some room on your hard drive before launch day.
- Preload the Update – If you’re on PC, use the preload feature to jump into the action as soon as the season starts.
- Plan Your Loadouts – With a vast array of new weapons and perks, customize your load-outs to get the edge over your opponents.
The Black Ops 6 Season 1 is yet looking to be the action-packed one. With lots to keep you entertained, whether you are hunting down opponents on the new Resurgence map or grinding Ranked Play, there’s a lot to keep you interested. It’s time for the soldiers to get ready and make their mark.
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