Call of Duty is gearing up for a major comeback with Season 5 of Black Ops 6 and Warzone, launching on August 7 at 9 AM PST. Activision has released the trailer teasing a content-rich update packed with new weapons, maps, modes, and returning fan favourites, such as Sims, spotted with a PML 5.56. The upcoming season will also bring the ABR A1 assault rifle with the Gravemark .357 revolver dropping mid-season, as well as a playful punch with the addition of boxing gloves as a melee weapon. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 5.
One of the key additions is the return of operator Sims, seen in early teasers wielding a new weapon, speculated to be the M249 LMG. However, developers have confirmed the gun is the newly introduced PML 5.56. Also joining the Season 5 arsenal are the ABR A1 assault rifle, available at launch, and the Gravemark .357 revolver, which will arrive mid-season. A surprise melee addition of boxing gloves to close-range combat will also be made available.
Additionally, the new season will bring three new maps, including a reimagined version of the iconic WMD battleground, to the multiplayer. Later in the season, players can access Jackpot, a high-stakes casino-inspired map based on Black Ops 4’s popular setting.
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In Zombies mode, players will get access to the futuristic Gorgofex energy weapon and face off against a formidable new boss: Uber Klaus, a towering undead enemy equipped with a mechanised exosuit.
Further, there will also be several new and returning game modes. Aim High, a new mode focused solely on headshot damage, introduces a fresh skill-based challenge. Meanwhile, Snipers Only and Cranked Moshpit are returning fan-favourite playlists set to rotate throughout the season.
Beyond Black Ops 6 and Warzone, Activision also confirmed that two legacy Call of Duty titles will be re-released as standalone games, adding a nostalgic bonus for long-time fans of the franchise.