I know, I know, we keep mentioning Black Ops 6 being around the corner, but Sledgehammer has a great game that continues to get loads of content. This is continuing into Season 5 for Modern Warfare III, Warzone, and Warzone Mobile. Beyond new maps and weapons (with a familiar friend in the STG44 arriving), Superstore is now a new locale in Warzone. There’s a lot to cover, so check out the intel below, straight from the Call of Duty Blog.
Prepare for an all-out brawl in Season 5. We’re going to need a cleanup in aisle five… the infamous Superstore makes its return to Urzikstan in Call of Duty®: Warzone™! Meanwhile, two new Multiplayer Core 6v6 maps are coming to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, along with three cel-shaded and vibrant Variants: Celship (Shipment), Toonoxide (Rust), and Ink House (Stash House).
Also included are four free base weapons, six Aftermarket parts, the Mid-Season return of Resurgence Supreme to Rebirth Island, the arrival of Valeria and Ivan Alexxeve as Battle Pass Operators, plus an impressive roster of WWE superstars Rhea Ripley, “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, and Rey Mysterio.
Prepare for battle with a huge selection of free content, as well as Events, Challenges, and numerous Weapon Camos to unlock. Season 5 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile goes live on Wednesday, July 24 beginning at 9 AM PT across all platforms.
Stay tuned with the Call of Duty Blog for all official comms and announcements.
Check the Patch Notes prior to the release of Season 5 on July 24, with separate notes for Modern Warfare III (led by Sledgehammer Games) and Call of Duty: Warzone (led by Raven Software).
Plus, don’t miss out on free official Guides for new Season 5 Multiplayer launch maps on July 18.
MODERN WARFARE III OVERVIEW (MWIII)
CONTENT SUMMARY
Bait and Switch: Two new maps arrive in Season 5. Deploy dockside on a hot Florida day in Bait and Yard brings the fight to a desert junkyard in a new small-sized cel-shaded map. In addition, three fan-favorite maps receive a sketchy new cel-shaded look with the arrival of Celship (Shipment), Toonoxide (Rust), and Ink House (Stash House).
Play to Win: Operators will be put to the test in new competitive Modes. Slam Deathmatch brings out the WWE Superstar within, requiring a showman’s finest Finishing Moves to take down enemies. COD Warrior is a 2v2v2 quickfire mini-game mode, but don’t forget – it’s all about the team that comes out on top.
Fishing, Paint, and ‘Fuse: Three new Modes arrive Mid-Season! Fishfection Mode is a scaly twist on Infected, arming Operators with only the Spear and Compound Bow to fend off a growing school of fallen Fish Operators. Unleash the artist within in the vibrant new Paintball Mode, which replaces bullets with paint… and lethal one-shot kills. Then play Defuse or Destroy, a defensive twist on S&D that starts rounds with a bomb already planted. Tick, tick… boom!
Two new and diverse Core 6v6 maps arrive in Season 5, whisking you to a sunny dock in Florida and a cel-shaded junkyard in the Sonoran Desert. Stay sharp, because there’s more reimagined cel-shaded maps coming. Don’t get sketched out by these Map Variants – these ones will feel much more familiar.
Bait (Launch)
Brand-New, Core, 6v6, Medium-Sized
Catch some rays in the Sunshine State on the mid-sized Bait. Battle amongst tiki huts and take a swim in the pool or remain dockside watching for enemy movement near interior spaces like the Restaurant, Boat House, and Bait Shop. The map’s twisting layout provides endless tactical opportunities for every playstyle.
Reach the Loading Docks via the Boat House crawl space and ambush enemies from the alcoves along the Jetty. Be the angler and not the prey, making use of every advantage.
Yard (Launch)
Brand-New, Core, 6v6, Small-Sized
Crush your enemies in a dusty junkyard out in the Sonoran Desert. The small cel-shaded map twists around the base of the central Crane, surrounded by dirt pathways, containers, and discarded components. The eastern Garage offers a tight flanking path down the map, but most of the fighting takes place in the open.
Try your luck in the base of the Crane, where its rounded interior curves around a dividing wall adjacent to a small work room. Prepare to encounter Shotguns and explosives; an Operator who survives the inner gauntlet will be rewarded with its critical position as the map’s dead center.
Celship (Launch)
New (Variant), Core, 6v6, Small-Sized
Deploy to a cel-shaded version of Shipment where multi-colored containers and the bright blue sea add vibrancy to the intensely chaotic map. Animations take on a new life, too, the bright sun shining a light on every little detail.
Toonoxide (Launch)
New (Variant), Core, 6v6, Small-Sized
It’s dusk on Rust with a full moon overhead. As another cel-shaded map variant, the fan-favorite location takes on a whole new vibe. The threat — and opportunities — presented by the central Tower, however, remain ever at the heart of this classic battleground.
Ink House (Mid-Season)
New (Variant), Core, 6v6, Small-Sized
Return to Palo Alto as Stash House gets the cel-shaded treatment with a stress on bold black outlines lending the map an inked look. Enjoy the details in the heightened contrast while fighting for every inch around the iconic house.
MULTIPLAYER MODES: SLAM DEATHMATCH, COD WARRIOR MINI-GAME MAYHEM, FISHFECTION AND MORE
Game Mode: Slam Deathmatch (In-Season)
Wrestle up your finest Finishing Moves in this spin on traditional Team Deathmatch. It’s still all about eliminations in Slam Deathmatch, but in this Mode weapons can only down your enemies. To earn points, you must finish off opponents by hitting them with a Finishing Move. All Finishing Moves will be randomized WWE Finishing Moves in upcoming Slam Deathmatch brawls, and the Mode will only be available during the WWE SummerSlam event, starting on July 31.
All Finishing Moves will be randomized WWE Finishing Moves in upcoming Slam Deathmatch brawls, and the Mode will only be available during the WWE SummerSlam in-game Event, starting on July 31.
Game Mode: Arcade Playlist (In-Season)
Power up with the return of Arcade, featuring two new strategic abilities and several exciting new power weapons. In addition, all Arcade players will benefit from increased jump height and the ability to slam (non-damaging) to quickly return to the ground.
Abilities: Two new abilities arrive with Arcade this season. Players can Ground Slam, doling out damage in an area of effect upon landing from a jump. If successfully completed within range of an enemy, the blow can be lethal. Forcefield is a defense ability, creating a big transparent bubble around the player that defends against incoming bullets. As the Forcefield absorbs more damage, it will eventually be destroyed.
Weapons: Deliver the pain with five new power weapons, each with a unique effect:
- Sledgehammer Melee: Increased knockback ability
- Minigun: Battle Rage ability
- MORS Sniper Rifle: Explosive knockback effect
- TYR Pistol: Akimbo Snakeshot Dragon’s Breath
- Push Dagger Melee: Big lunge ability
Game Mode: COD Warrior (Launch)
Mini-games, anyone? COD Warrior is a new Mode that puts three teams of two to the test in a series of randomized quickfire mini-games. Every round wins one point, and the first team to reach five points takes the game.
Be prepared for mini-game mayhem! Round timers for mini-games will range from 30 to 90 seconds, and all mini-games will be weapon-based and give Operators one life, with no respawn.
COD Warrior Mini-Games:
Beat up the Car Mini-gameBeat Up the Car!
Round Time: 60 Seconds
Each team spawns in with Sledgehammers and a vehicle. The first team to destroy their car wins.
Breacher Ball!
Round Time: 60 seconds
All Operators are provided with unlimited Breacher Drones as their only armament. Survive to win.
Bullet Time!
Round Time: 60 seconds
Test your reflexes against extremely low velocity weapons, allowing you to better sidestep and evade enemy fire. Survive to win.
Shoot!
Round Time: 30 seconds
Spawn in a circle with every Operator wielding the powerful TYR Handgun. Draw fast and survive to win.
Bullet Time Mini-gameDon’t Shoot!
Round Time: 60 seconds
Listen closely. In this variant, everyone spawns in a circle with the TYR Handgun equipped. Anyone who shoots, however, will die on the spot. Survive to win.
Drone Wars!
Round Time: 60 seconds
All Operators spawn with Stormenders and Bomb Drones. Survive to win.
Fragged!
Round Time: 60 seconds
Settle things explosively in this mini-game where all Operators are provided with unlimited Frag Grenades only.
The Hunt!
Round Time: 60 seconds
Operators are assigned the role of a hunter or a runner. Hunters must eliminate the runners who have no weapons to fight back.
Breacher Ball Mini-gameKnives!
Round Time: 60 seconds
Operators spawn with knives only. Survive to win.
“Meta” Loadout!
Round Time: 60 seconds
Do your best in this ironic take on the meta as Operators duke it out with poorly optimized Loadouts. Survive to win.
Miniguns for Everyone!
Round Time: 60 seconds
Prepare for brutal combat as each Operator is provided a Juggernaut suit and a minigun. Survive to win.
Last Ninja Standing!
Round Time: 60 seconds
Operators battle with Throwing Stars only while benefiting from increased movement speed and jump height. Survive to Win.
Revive!
Round Time: 60 seconds
Each team spawns with a downed Operator. The first team to locate and revive their downed teammate wins.
Shocking!
Round Time: 90 seconds
Push through the pain. In this mini-game, all Operators must battle under the permanent effects of a Shock Stick.
Turret Time!
Round Time: 90 seconds
All Operators are provided with Stormenders and a Remote Turret. Survive to win.
Game Modes: Mid-Season
Along with other surprise content, expect three new game modes to arrive later in the season, offering new ways to perfect the new Bow and Spear, as well as novel and new methods of gaining the win:
Game Mode: Fishfection (Mid-Season)
Avoid the hook in this slippery twist on Infected. Equipped with only the Compound Bow and Spear as your weapons in Fishfection, where it’s your goal to prevent getting eliminated by a bloodthirsty school of Fish Operators composed of previously fallen players.
Game Mode: Paintball (Mid-Season)
We’re going painting! Paintball, played predominantly on small maps and in modes like Capture the Flag and Kill Confirmed, gives players increased movement abilities for the duration of the Mode and replaces all bullet impacts with paint splatters. That means every weapon is a one-shot kill, so take cover behind a bunker of choice and get ready for some quick-action painting.
Game Mode: Defuse or Destroy (Mid-Season)
Expect an explosive twist on Search & Destroy at mid-season too! In this round-based objective mode, teams take turns attacking and defending bomb sites. The twist? This mode’s rounds start with a bomb already planted in one of two possible locations, putting a literal ticking time bomb into play as teams alternate to defend and defuse.
As always, earn MWIII Ranked Play rewards in three ways:
- Rank Rewards: Available at launch and can be earned in any season. Players can continue their previous rank grind in Season 5.
- Season Rewards: Available at the start of the season and only available that season.
- End-of Season Rewards: Rewards that are awarded after the season concludes and represent either your highest attained division or an active placement in the Top 250 Division.
Ranked Rewards are consistent from season to season, but Competitor and Skill Division Rewards have been updated for Season 5. Note that the Ranked Play Operator Skins remain unlockable from season to season.
New Season 5 Competitor Rewards:
- 5 Wins: “MWIII Season 5 Competitor” Weapon Sticker
- 10 Wins: “Pro Re-Issue MCW” Weapon Blueprint
- 25 Wins: “Smell of Victory” Weapon Charm
- 50 Wins: “MWIII SR Monster” Weapon Decal
- 75 Wins: “MWIII Ranked Play Season 5” Loading Screen
- 100 Wins: “MWIII Season 5 Ranked Veteran Weapon Camo
New Season 5 Skill Division Rewards
The following are the end-of-season rewards for Season 5, awarded based on the highest placement in your Skill Division:
- Bronze: “MWIII Season 5 Bronze” Emblem
- Silver: “MWIII Season 5 Silver” Emblem
- Gold: “MWIII Season 5 Gold” Animated Emblem
- Gold: “MWIII Season 5 Gold” Weapon Camo
- Platinum: “MWIII Season 5 Platinum” Animated Emblem
- Platinum: “MWIII Season 5 Platinum” Weapon Camo
- Diamond: “MWIII Season 5 Diamond” Animated Emblem
- Diamond: “MWIII Season 5 Diamond” Weapon Camo
- Crimson: “MWIII Season 5 Crimson” Animated Emblem
- Crimson: “MWIII Season 5 Crimson” Weapon Camo
- Iridescent: “MWIII Season 5 Iridescent” Animated Emblem
- Iridescent: “MWIII Season 5 Iridescent” Weapon Camo
- Iridescent: “MWIII Season 5 Iridescent” Animated Calling Card
- Top 250: “MWIII Season 5 Top 250” Animated Emblem
- Top 250: “MWIII Season 5 Top 250” Animated Calling Card
- Top 250: “MWIII Season 5 Top 250” Animated Weapon Camo
Need a refresher on Ranked Play for Modern Warfare III? Consult the Multiplayer Ranked Play Guide here, and tune into the Patch Notes for additional Ranked Play intel, updates, and more.
NEW TACTICAL: EMP GRENADE (LAUNCH)
This deactivates enemy electronics and disrupts enemy sensors for a short time. Even if no equipment is affected, you’ll still negatively impact the HUD of any enemies caught in the blast, making this a good breaching tool to disorient opponents before rushing in for the clear.
MODERN WARFARE ZOMBIES OVERVIEW (MWZ)
CONTENT SUMMARY [MID-SEASON]
The end is here. Descend into the Dark Aether to disrupt and sever the link between Dr. Jansen and the Entity. Experience a gravity-defying Dark Aether arena, featuring Aetherium launch pads and an all-new boss.
Brave the Dark Aether and unlock a new replayable experience and earn three new schematics. Can you survive the horrors ahead?
Operation Deadbolt must face the ultimate challenge in confronting the Entity in a terrifying new section of the Dark Aether. Use Aetherium launch pads to soar through the environment and keep away from the dangerous hordes of undead lurking on the ground. Prepare to abandon all hope as you make your way towards the climatic conclusion and the final boss.
Survive the narrative driven final Story Mission to unlock the conclusion cinematic and secure the first piece needed to access the new Dark Aether Rift.
New Dark Aether Rift (Mid-Season)
Stay alert for clues and work with the community to discover the path towards a lucrative and lethal Season 5 Reloaded Dark Aether Rift. This perilous challenge offers players a fresh way to experience the Dark Aether and awards the opportunity to earn powerful rewards, including permanent unlocks.
New Secrets, Schematics (Mid-Season)
Deploy with your squad to unlock and acquire the following schematics, boosting your damage and permanently increase your carrying capacity:
- Disciple Bottle: Spawn a friendly Disciple to wreak havoc against your foes.
- Grenade Bandolier: Replenish your Lethal and Tactical Equipment over time, allowing you to regularly bombard enemies.
- Stash Increase: Increase your stash size to 30. Get lootin’.
CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE OVERVIEW (WZ)
CONTENT SUMMARY
Hot Drop: Get some retail therapy as the infamous Superstore POI returns to Call of Duty: Warzone in Urzikstan.
New Modes and Events: Compete in new modes like Superstore Resurgence and Supreme Resurgence on Rebirth Island. Test your skills in new Public Events and tackle new features like the Redeploy Drone Beacon and Elite Contracts.
Ranked Play: Gain bragging rights in an all-new season of Ranked Play on Rebirth Island, featuring new Skill Division rewards for dedicated competitors.
Welcome to the Atlas Superstore, inspired by the original Superstore in Verdansk, and home to all your Call of Duty: Warzone shopping needs. Whether it be a rare weapon, a new perk set, a fresh set of armor plates, or some other coveted item, the Superstore has what you need to secure the win. Stay tuned to your surroundings as other squads are bound to heed the same shopping impulse.
Just south of the Orlov Military Base, Superstore is located in the upper central-eastern side of Urzikstan. Landing on the large roof from the plane or via redeploy is the quickest way to get into the Superstore. It’s a large two-story building with a good amount of cover via the skylights and air A/C units, but your goal should be to get inside as quickly as possible.
From the roof there are four different entry points, so find them and get through as soon as you can. You can also enter from Al-Sada Village via a zipline. However, from the ground there are more than 10 different entrances, so there’s always another way in nearby.
Once inside, if you’ve used any of the main entrances, you may have a moment of peace as you loot because of how large the Superstore really is. It feels even larger due to the many aisles and staff and storage rooms there are that make up the Superstore. Check every corner and keep your head up as you venture through the building because enemy players can be hiding in one of many locations built into this incredible POI.
Entering from the ground floor, you’re positioned in one of the corners which can be used as cover to protect your squad’s six, but also to breach and clear one quadrant at a time. Entering from the second floor, you’ll encounter an office or break room that overlooks a portion of the main floor. Use these angles to call a cleanup on aisle 4 while you loot to your heart’s content.
CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE MODES, FEATURES, AND PUBLIC EVENTS
Superstore Resurgence (Urzikstan, Launch)
Break in the new Superstore POI with a dedicated Resurgence mode. This is a custom-made experience focusing on the Superstore POI, dropping 28 players into a ten-minute match with the emphasis on who can control the roof and aisles and other chokepoints throughout the location. Compact combat, vicious firefights, and rapid pacing make this an instantly satisfying mode you can drop into again and again. This is also the perfect training ground to explore the classic area whether you’ve battled across these aisles before or it’s your first time browsing.
Compact combat, vicious firefights, and rapid pacing make this an instantly satisfying mode you can drop into again and again. This is also the perfect training ground to explore the classic area whether you’ve battled across these aisles before or it’s your first time browsing.
Supreme Resurgence (Rebirth Island, Mid-Season)
Supreme Resurgence is back! In this mode, Rebirth Island is filled with exceptional ground loot. This includes powerful meta-inspired Weapon Blueprints with cool camos; there’s a premium price for Loadouts, so obtaining these weapons is recommended. Experience these and other changes to the Resurgence formula including additional health for all Operators.
Plus, players who win their first match in Supreme Resurgence will unlock the “Spilled Beans” Weapon Camo.
New Public Event: Bounty Contest (Resurgence Modes, Launch)
Prepare for heated battle when the Bounty Contest Public Event activates in Resurgence. When this occurs, every squad is instantly given a Bounty Contract to complete within the designated time. Eliminate the target to accrue kudos as well as some in-game cash, then move onto the next squad member, progressing until you’ve wiped out the whole squad. With every squad sent on a Bounty at once, expect fierce fighting to occur across the map. Squads going on a Bounty streak should also expect to rack up some serious money at a seriously quick pace!
New Feature: Redeploy Drone Beacon (R.D.B.) Field Upgrade (All Modes, Launch)
Throw out a line when you need it using the new portable R.D.B. Field Upgrade. Once deployed, it can be used by the whole squad to evade incoming dangers, seek out new looting areas, or to reposition for a stronger attack.
New Feature: Elite Contracts (All Modes, Mid-Season)
Complete Elite Contracts to earn a variety of rewards listed below. The Elite Contract is no easy task; the time given to complete one is reduced compared to a normal Contract. Providing you prove your mettle, an Elite cache drops into the AO, with Bonus XP, Cash, and one of the following:
- Foresight Killstreak
- Multiple Redacted Weapons
- Specialist Perk Package
- Advanced UAV
New Public Event: Recon Flyover (All Modes, Mid-Season)
There’s no place to hide during a Recon Flyover, so get out there and fight. When this event is activated, two waves of Advanced UAVs highlight scanned Operators as red player arrows – with the recon zone shown as a red circle in your mini-map – and fly towards them. If you’re caught in this Recon, you will be exposed to other players. Use the intel to reassess your plan, seeking the best ground to engage imminent danger.
CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE SEASON 5 RANKED PLAY RESURGENCE (LAUNCH WINDOW)
Compete in the next season of Call of Duty: Warzone Ranked Play as Rebirth Island Resurgence returns challenging players to prove their skillset on the way to the Top 250. Harness the competitive spirit and earn new rewards for ranking up and advancing through the Skill Divisions. For a refresher on this Mode, click here.
Ranked Play Resurgence players can earn rewards via Ranking, the completion of Placement Challenges, and Skill Division rewards.
New Season 5 Skill Division Rewards
Here are the Season 5 Kills or Assists and Placement rewards:
- Get 25 Kills or Assists: “WZ Season 5 Competitor” Weapon Sticker
- Get 250 Kills or Assists: “WZ Ranked Play Season 5” Loading Screen
- Get 1,000 Kills or Assists: “WZ Season 5 Ranked Veteran” Weapon Camo
- Place in the Top 15, 25 times: “SR Monster” Weapon Decal
- Place in the Top 5, 25 times: “Pro Issue SOA Subverter” Weapon Blueprint
- Place 1st: “Straight Fire” Weapon Charm
The End of Season rewards for Season 5 are awarded based on your highest Skill Division placement, including:
- Bronze: “WZ Season 5 Bronze” Emblem
- Silver: “WZ Season 5 Silver” Emblem
- Gold: “WZ Season 5 Gold” Animated Emblem
- Gold: “WZ Season 5 Gold” Weapon Charm
- Platinum: “WZ Season 5 Platinum” Animated Emblem
- Platinum: “WZ Season 5 Platinum” Weapon Charm
- Diamond: “WZ Season 5 Diamond” Animated Emblem
- Diamond: “WZ Season 5 Diamond” Weapon Charm
- Crimson: “WZ Season 5 Crimson” Animated Emblem
- Crimson: “WZ Season 5 Crimson” Weapon Charm
- Iridescent: “WZ Season 5 Iridescent” Animated Emblem
- Iridescent: “WZ Season 5 Iridescent” Animated Calling Card
- Iridescent: “WZ Season 5 Iridescent” Weapon Charm
- Top 250: “WZ Season 5 Top 250” Animated Emblem
- Top 250: “WZ Season 5 Top 250” Animated Calling Card
- Top 250: “WZ Season 5 Top 250” Weapon Charm
- #1 Overall: “Season 5 #1 Overall” Animated Emblem
- #1 Overall: “Season 5 #1 Overall” Animated Calling Card
Ranked Play competitors can also earn the Skill Division Operator Skin sets for use with both the CDL Male and Female Operators (for both factions) to represent your highest Skill Division obtained above Gold. These Skins are the same as the ones you can unlock in Modern Warfare III Multiplayer Ranked Play.
SEASON 5 CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE REWARDS
The Call of Duty: Warzone Rewards system introduced in Season 4 continues with new trackable Challenges and rewards in Season 5! Found in the “Call of Duty: Warzone Rewards” section of the Challenges Menu, the Season 5 tab introduces four new categories:
- Combat Expertise: Acquire your Loadout and get hunting. Earn rewards for taking the fight to the enemy and surviving to the end.
- Cooperation: Assemble your squad, work together to eliminate enemies, and share your Cash.
- Mobility: Get out and explore the map. Move fast and far to acquire the rewards in this category.
- Redacted: Sometimes Operators must make do with limited intel. Puzzle out these redacted Challenges to reap the rewards.
There are four Challenges in each category, a reward given after completing every Challenge. Unlock a new Weapon Camo as the final reward in each, including “Iron Ore” for completing Combat Expertise, “Rose Quartz” for completing Cooperation, “All Speed” for completing Mobility, and “Decipher” for completing Redacted.
New to Season 5, players will also earn a mastery reward Weapon Blueprint upon completing all 16 Challenges. Wield the “Sports Icon” Bruen MK9 LMG, a black and white precision Blueprint featuring the JAK Glassless Optic Aftermarket Part and a 60 Round Mag for sustained fire.
CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE MOBILE OVERVIEW (WZM)
CONTENT SUMMARY
The unified Battle Royale experience continues with new seasonal content aligned with Season 5 of Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare III.
Drop into Meat, a small-sized slaughterhouse first debuted in Modern Warfare III. Explore several new POIs across Verdansk including Outposts offering a chance to loot up in otherwise remote areas.
Jump in to Practice Zone to test your weapons pre-deployment. Play the Frontline MP mode. Collect Heavyweight Badges and become a legend in a WWE-themed Event. And more!
It’s about to get rowdy as Operators battle to become the ultimate champion of Season 5 in Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile. Prepare for a gauntlet of new content including multiple map updates for Verdansk, a new Multiplayer map and mode, weekly events, and shared Battle Pass and Bundles in sync with Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone.
Plus, look out for the no-holds-barred Round 2: WWE SummerSlam Event coming to Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile featuring limited-time rewards for devoted brawlers.
Multiplayer: Core 6v6 Map: Meat (Launch)
Remastered, Core, 6v6, Small-Sized
Gear up for the grinder as Meat joins the Multiplayer map pool. Players first deployed to this slaughterhouse in Modern Warfare III Season 1, a small map based in the Port of Oakland with tight lanes and a tiny meat locker at the center. The street and slaughterhouse hallway offer some mid-ranged views, but otherwise prepare for head-on combat.
Verdansk Map Updates: New POIs, Outposts
Season 5 brings some changes to the Verdansk landscape with new points of interest, including:
Zoo: A previously empty section of the Downtown Park is now the site of a zoo. Explore animal enclosures and other park amenities throughout the large attraction.
Train Wreck: Weave through the aftermath of a cargo train derailed by heavy vehicles. Search the overturned cargo for loot while remaining on the lookout for other scavengers.
Construction Site: Battle atop a new building being developed in Downtown. Only the top two levels under construction are accessible, by parachute or ascender. Bring a long-range weapon for the views.
Cliffside Base: A brutalist style military stronghold has been built into a cliffside near Dam. The interior of this POI will unlock later this season. Get a new perspective over the Airport from the two-story structure and seek out upgrades within its walls.
Government Building: Fight from the rooftop of a new government building in the Subhill area. The interior of this POI will unlock later this season. Explore the interior for its high-quality loot.
New Outposts
Multiplayer: Frontline Mode (Limited Time)
Eliminated players will always respawn at their home base in this 6v6 Team Deathmatch variant. Fight to gain ground and reach the score limit before time runs out.
Battle Royale: Practice Zone
Load up a dedicated practice space where you can test your settings with any loadout you’ve already created and try out new weapon configurations on respawning targets. The Practice Zone is set on Rebirth Island with multiple players, who cannot damage each other, who are either random or friends you’ve invited to help to practice together.
Updated Feature: Event Store
Collect Heavyweight Badges in Events this season to prove your standing as the WWE Champion. Trade in your Badges at the Event Store for free rewards like the Soap — Death Helm Operator Skin!
Play any playlist marked with an (EP) tag to earn Event Points and Heavyweight Badges during each weekly event. The Season 5 event timing follows:
Round 1: The Zoo Event
Activation Dates: July 26 – July 31
Round 2: WWE SummerSlam Event
Activation Dates: August 1 – August 7
Round 3: Train Wreck Event
Activation Dates: August 8 – August 14
The Final Round (Part 1) Event
Activation Dates: August 15 – August 18
The Final Round (Part 2) Event
Activation Dates: August 19 – August 21
Updated: The Keep [Launch, In-Season]
Get your chance to earn new limited time premium rewards coming to the Keep in Season 5. The Keeps coming in the first part of the season are Thick Skin, Ethereal Echoes, Mad Masque, and Voidlink.
Additional Mid-Season Content and More!
Keep the action going with the Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile Season 5 Reloaded update bringing new content, weekly events, Keeps, and more.
CONNECTED CONTENT OVERVIEW (MWIII, MWZ, WZ, WZM)
CONTENT SUMMARY
Four Free Weapons: Unlock two weapons for free at the launch of Season 5 via the Battle Pass. Two more arrive later in the season that can pin enemy Operators against the wall.
AMP it up: Access six new Aftermarket Parts arriving throughout Season 5, including the JAK Widemouth Barrel for the MORS Sniper Rifle and other devastating configurations.
BlackCell: Steel yourself for the Reckoner, Season 5’s leading BlackCell Operator featuring a ghostly veil that occasionally reveals the phantom within. Use the accompanying BlackCell Finishing Move to settle the score for good.
Operators: Valeria joins WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley AKA Mami alongside Ivan Alexxeve, the man who led the mission to free Makarov. Unlock these and other rewards in the Season 5 Battle Pass including additional Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, COD Points, and other more.
In the Store: Expand your all-star roster with WWE icons “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes and Rey Mysterio joining an epic lineup of other Store Bundles.
Events and More: Rule the ring and unlock new content across Weekly Events like the WWE SummerSlam. Plus, keep the competitive spirit alive by tuning into C.O.D.E. Bowl V and climbing those Prestige Ranks all the way to Level 1,050 to reach new rewards for committed grinders.
Tackle the battles ahead with new armaments beginning with a beast of an SMG and a time-honored Assault Rifle before moving on to less conventional weaponry later in the season.
Static-HV (Submachine Gun, Launch, Battle Pass Sector 6)
Levels: 18, Battle Pass Blueprint [Sector 17]
Bring compact lethality to the battlefield with this small SMG chambered in 5.7x28mm. The weapon boasts a high fire rate and significant ammo capacity with a base of 50 rounds in its factory magazine.
Like a bite-sized LMG, the Static-HV keeps on firing through even the thickest of fights. Overwhelm your opponents with a hail of fire and use Gunsmith to specialize in hip-fire, Tac-Stance, or ADS. Try different Ammunition attachments and test out various Muzzle and Barrel combinations to squeeze out the most out of this close quarters needler.
STG (Assault Rifle, Launch, Battle Pass Sector 7)
Levels: 21, Battle Pass Blueprint [Sector 19]
The rifle that heralded the age of the assault rifle as a global standard. Fully automatic and chambered in 7.92x33mm, this is a hard-hitting primary weapon.
That power results in a signature recoil pattern that though noticeable is easily controlled for accurate fire. The weapon’s high-quality iron sights potentially free up an extra attachment slot if you forgo an Optic. Fine tune your playstyle in Gunsmith with attachments like a 60 Round Mag and the recoil-reducing JAK BFB Aftermarket Part. However you build it, its powerful base ensures you’ll come out with a reliable weapon.
Spear (Melee Weapon, Mid-Season via BP Sector Unlock and Challenges)
Levels: 6
Fight like the ancients with a throwable Spear built for the demands of modern combat. Three Spears are provided at each spawn; they throw fast and straight, with a reticle provided to account for various distances. Thrown Spears can be retrieved from the environment and at least one should be kept for the weapon’s rapid piercing strikes in close quarters.
Torque 35 (Launcher, Mid-Season, Weekly Challenge)
Levels: 6
Wield a compound bow with 20 retrievable arrows, a red dot sight for accurate shots on target, and a weapon inspection animation that shouldn’t be missed. The bow’s excellent handling allows quick follow-up shots and in close fights the option to fire off the hip keeps you light on your feet. Pull back for longer to increase the strength and velocity of each shot and get creative with an array of Ammunition options including arrowheads equipped with thermite, explosive, and gas cartridges.
Both the Spear and the Torque 35 can pin enemies against the wall, so stick your insertion points accordingly.
SIX NEW AFTERMARKET PARTS [LAUNCH, IN-SEASON, MWIII, MWZ, WZ, WMZ]
Get attached to six new Aftermarket Parts being introduced in Season 5, usually unlockable via Weekly Challenges, like the JAK Cataclysm for the RPK LMG (pictured above).
WZM Connected: All Season 5 Aftermarket Parts are also unlockable throughout the season by spending Arsenal Coins in the Arsenal Store (Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile only), after which they can be used across all games.
JAK Widemouth Barrel
Compatibility: MORS Sniper Rifle [MWIII]
A widemouth barrel crafted to accommodate magnetic ball bearings that shatter upon firing, creating a barrage of small and lethal projectiles.
JAK Slash
Compatibility: Many Weapons with underbarrel capabilities
This underbarrel vertical grip doubles as a combat knife, replacing your melee attack with a lethal slash.
JAK Protean
Compatibility: RAAL LMG
This conversion kit turns the RAAL into a highly adaptable prototype weapon with a telescoping barrel that can be toggled between full-auto and semi-auto fire, offering suppressive fire and precision in the same weapon.
JAK Cataclysm (RPK)
Compatibility: RPK LMG
Command the battlefield with this .50 Cal conversion kit for the RPK. Slow yet powerful with a high-capacity drum mag, this kit is your enemy’s nightmare.
JAK Devastators
Compatibility: Reclaimer 18 Shotgun
Dual-wield Reclaimer 18 Shotguns and become a mobile artillery barrage with this Aftermarket Part. Accuracy and recoil control are minimal, but destruction is maximized.
JAK Deathmarch
Compatibility: BAL-27 Assault Rifle
This Aftermarket Part replaces standard ammo with high-voltage power cells and the barrel with a photonic scatter barrel. Fire a spread of lethal laser blasts that take down enemies at short range.
BLACKCELL AND BATTLE PASS
A veiled phantom haunts the Season 5 BlackCell offering with the introduction of Reckoner, featuring an animated Operator Skin that occasionally reveals the ghoul within. Reckoner is accompanied by other BlackCell Operators Skins within the Battle Pass, boasting spark effects and detailed black and yellow armor.
BlackCell owners can enter the Season 5 Battle Map through the exclusive BlackCell Sector, instantly unlocking 20 Battle Token Tier Skips and the following items:
- 1,100 COD Points
- “Long Live the King BlackCell” Blueprint for the Superi SMG with “Inquisitor” Tracers and “Divine Enforcement” Death Effect.
- “Malleus BlackCell” Blueprint for the Sledgehammer Melee weapon with “Inquisitor” Impact and “Divine Enforcement” Dismemberment
- “Reckoner” Operator
- “Judge, Jury, and Finisher” Finishing Move.
BlackCell owners will also encounter additional BlackCell-exclusive rewards within the Season 5 Battle Pass, including:
- 11 Operator Skins for: Valeria (x2), Mami (x2), Bantam, Byline, Enigma, Price, Hammer, Ivan, Jet
- 7 animated Weapon Blueprints
Players who upgrade to BlackCell after purchasing the Battle Pass will also receive 1,100 COD Points back.
THE SEASON 5 BATTLE PASS HEADLINE OPERATORS: VALERIA, RHEA RIPLEY, AND IVAN ALEXXEVE
There are no holds barred in the smash lineup of Valeria alongside WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley AKA Mami. Purchase the Battle Pass to immediately unlock the “Roving Adventure” Valeria and “Mami” Operator Skins at Tier 0.
The Season 5 Battle Pass is packed with content fit for champions, including:
- 110 pieces of unlockable content (excluding BlackCell)
- Two free Base Weapons (New SMG in Sector 6 and Assault Rifle in Sector 7)
- Two New Operators (Mami in Instant Reward Sector and Ivan in Sector 16)
- New Skins for Valeria (x2), Mami (x2), Bantam, Byline, Enigma, Price, Knight’s Resolve, Ivan, and Jet.
Valeria Garza [KorTac, Launch]
Roving Adventure Skin: Instant Reward Sector
Death’s Medallion Skin: Completion Sector, Tier 100
El Sin Nombre never backs down from a fight, and she’s ready to prove that she can rumble with the best of them. Head into battle in sleeveless tactical gear or get dressed up for the championship fight with a black and red serape and skull mask.
Mami [KorTac, Launch]
The inimitable Rhea Ripley joins the fight as Mami. The Australian WWE Superstar arrives in her iconic spiked leather jacket and fishnet stockings, amping up the look with chains and studded garments.
Ivan [KorTac, Launch]
Operator and Skin: Sector 16
The ultimate infiltrator, Ivan Alexxeve served under Makarov and led the mission to break him out of prison. Ivan leads the Konni Group with his chemical explosive knowledge and ruthless aggression.
Reckoner [KorTac, Launch]
All biographical information for this Operator has been [[REDACTED]].
NEW STORE OFFERINGS (MWIII, MWZ, WZ, WZM)
While the Call of Duty blog will cover Season 5 Bundles content in more detail in the BlackCell, Battle Pass and Bundles article on Tuesday July 23, here’s are some of the highlights to look forward to:
WWE Superstars
“The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, Rey MysterioWWE Superstars Cody Rhodes and Rey Mysterio are trading the ring for the battleground in two WWE-themed Bundles designed to bring the pain to anyone who dares stand in their way.
“The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes
Born into wrestling royalty as the son of the late WWE Hall of Famer “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes was destined for greatness. He honed his skills for years, capturing multiple titles in WWE from 2007 to 2016 by capturing two Intercontinental Championships and six WWE Tag Team Championships before departing to forge his own path. At WrestleMania XL, Cody achieved his destiny, dethroning Roman Reigns to claim the Undisputed WWE Championship.
The “Tracer Pack: WWE — Cody Rhodes” Operator Bundle comes with the “American Nightmare” Operator Skin plus two stars and stripes-themed Weapon Blueprints, a Weapon Charm, Weapon Sticker, Large Decal, Loading Screen, and the “Cross Rhodes” Finishing Move.
Rey Mysterio
Rey Mysterio has spent his entire life defying odds and shattering expectations. Trained from childhood in the Mexican lucha libre tradition, Mysterio adopted his namesake mask to honor his uncle’s legacy. His high-flying, innovative offense and never-say-die attitude helped him capture every major title from the Cruiserweight Championship to the World Heavyweight Championship, becoming the smallest man to ever hold that prestigious prize.
The “Tracer Pack: WWE — Rey Mysterio” Operator Bundle includes “The Ultimate Underdog” Operator Skin plus two red and black Weapon Blueprints and a Weapon Charm, Weapon Sticker, Large Decal, Loading Screen, and the “Mysterio Bulldog” Finishing Move.
Tracer Pack: Toon Force 141
Take down your enemies, comic book style. This Bundle includes cel-shaded Operator Skins for Price, Ghost, Gaz, and Soap. Never to leave home without new armaments, Toon Force 141 is bringing two new cel-shaded Weapon Blueprints along for the ride, the “Shady Shotty” Reclaimer 18 Shotgun and the “Arid Shade” HRM-9 SMG.
Stick it to ’em with additional weapon accessories including the “Ghost Goes Boom!” Large Decal plus the “I Want You” and “Last Smoke” Weapon Stickers.
Tracer Pack: Underboss Pro Pack
Rule and control the fight with the Tracer Pack: Underboss Pro Pack featuring the “Hooded Figment” Operator Skin for Enigma. Attack enemies with the “Demon Hunter” SMG and “Soul Stealer” Assault Rifle Weapon Blueprints featuring “Ryujin” Tracers.
Say goodbye to your enemies with the “Hiss of Death” Large Decal, plus get the “Connective Honor” Emblem, the “God of Storms” Weapon Sticker and a heaping 2400 COD Points!
Other Incoming Bundles
Other Season 5 Store offerings include the upcoming Tracer Pack: Sock Puppets, Tracer Pack: Obon Festival, Wildlife Wanted: CODFish Mastercraft, Tracer Pack: Black Hole, and more. Look for more details in the Season 5 BlackCell, Battle Pass, and Bundle article.
NEW WEEKLY CHALLENGES, SEASONAL PRESTIGE, EVENTS
Weekly Challenges (MWIII, MWZ, WZ)
Season 5 brings a whole new set of Weekly Challenges across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone. Complete five or more challenges on each of the eight weeks to secure XP payouts and an exceptional bit of kit:
- Weeks 1-4, 6, 7: A new Aftermarket Part (six in total).
- Week 5: The Torque 35: New Base Weapon (Compound Bow).
- Week 8: A new Weapon Blueprint.
Earn the Weekly Challenge unlock across all eight weeks to unlock the animated “Chainbreaker” Mastery Weapon Camo!
Season 5 Prestige and Weapon Prestige Challenges (MWIII, MWZ, WZ)
Progress through 200 more levels and four more Prestige Ranks at the start of Season 5, increasing the level cap from 850 to 1,050. Complete Tiered Calling Card Challenges at each new Prestige Rank to earn additional rewards. The new Prestige Ranks include:
Prestige 18: Unlocked at Rank 900
- Emblem Reward
- Four Tiered Calling Card Challenges, one Prestige 18 Mastery Calling Card Challenge.
Prestige 19: Unlocked at Rank 950
- Emblem Reward
- Four Tiered Calling Card Challenges, one Prestige 19 Mastery Calling Card Challenge.
Prestige 20: Unlocked at Rank 1,000
- Emblem Reward
- Four Tiered Calling Card Challenges, one Prestige 20 Mastery Calling Card Challenge.
Prestige 21: Unlocked at Rank 1,050
- Emblem Reward
- Four Tiered Calling Card Challenges, one Prestige 21 Mastery Calling Card Challenge.
- Blueprint Reward: “Prestigious Stripes” Weapon Blueprint for the Striker SMG. Eliminate enemies with this confident black, white, and gold weapon featuring five attachments built with increased mobility and handling and a suppressor for low-profile play.
Season 5: Weapon Prestige Camo (Launch)
The grind of all grinds continues! Pop a Double Weapon XP and get to work unlocking the Season 5 Weapon Prestige Camo. Here’s how:
- Level your chosen weapon up to maximum (this can be any MWII or MWIII weapon you have in your Gunsmith collection).
- Next, earn the One Trick Weapon Prestige camo for that weapon (earn 150,000 XP).
- Next, earn the Molten Obsidian Weapon Prestige camo for that weapon (earn an additional 200,000 XP after unlocking One Trick).
- Next, earn the Mercury Weapon Prestige camo for that weapon (earn an additional 250,000 XP after unlocking both One Trick and Molten Obsidian for that weapon).
Season 5’s Weapon Prestige camo (shown above) is truly a work of art; molten animated polyatomic-style shards slowly pulse and sparkle between a deep green and purple.
Season 5 Events (MWIII, MWZ, WZ)
WWE SummerSlam Event
Activation Dates: July 31 – August 7
Prove your championship status by completing challenges across all game modes to unlock rewards including an Operator Skin mastery reward.
Conquest Event
Activation Dates: August 7 – August 14
Sharpen your skillset in this event tasking Operators to complete challenges in specific Multiplayer modes and across various POIs in Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare Zombies.
Echo Endo Live! Field Rep
Activation Dates: August 14 – August 21
Play and earn an additional XP boost by equipping the Echo Endo bundle. Play and earn XP to unlock rewards.
Wildlife Most Wanted Field Rep (Mid-Season)
Activation Dates: September 4 – September 12
Play and earn an additional XP boost by equipping any of the Animal Head bundle. Play and earn XP to unlock rewards.
Emotional Overdrive Field Rep (Mid-Season)
Activation Dates: September 12 – September 18
Play and earn additional XP boost by equipping the new Emoji bundle. Play and earn XP to unlock rewards.
THE CALL OF DUTY ENDOWMENT (C.O.D.E.) BOWL V PRESENTED BY USAA
The Call of Duty Endowment is proud to celebrate five years of C.O.D.E. Bowl and 15 years of veteran impact.
C.O.D.E. Bowl V presented by USAA is back on August 28, 2024, following Call of Duty: Next! Watch U.S., U.K., and Canadian esports teams compete for the iconic C.O.D.E. Bowl trophy. And stay tuned to see who takes home the second-ever Monster Energy MVP Award!
MODERN WARFARE III: UPGRADE NOW!
It’s never been a better time to purchase Modern Warfare III and experience the rapid, fast-action combat Call of Duty is famous for, along with a heart-pounding Campaign and the terrifying open-world Exclusion Zone of Modern Warfare Zombies.
Stay frosty.
Stay tuned to GamingTrend for more Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Warzone, and Warzone Mobile news and info!
David Burdette is a gamer/writer/content creator from TN and Lead Editor for Gaming Trend. He loves Playstation, Star Wars, Marvel, and many other fandoms. He also plays way too much Call Of Duty. You can chat with him on Twitter @SplitEnd89.
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