CODMAS Comes to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone
Celebrate Early with CODMAS
Let the festivities begin early with the upcoming CODMAS event! This year, the Halloween spirit has bled over into the winter holidays with the appearance of Santa Gnaws, here to spread horror and fear to the Operators of Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III and Call of Duty:Warzone™. Battle the abomination and celebrate the season of giving with new holiday-themed maps, modes, challenges, and rewards.
The CODMAS event takes place from December 19 at 10AM PT to January 3 at 8AM PT, and includes a limited time event challenge alongside special in-game activities and map updates across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone.
Santa’s Slayground (Multiplayer, Zombies, Call of Duty: Warzone)
Season’s Eatings! Santa Gnaws is here to terrorize all who would disobey him. Prove your worth by completing up to eight challenges in the Santa’s Slayground in-game event to earn prizes more impressive than a lump of coal. Get rewards like consumable items and cosmetics such as the “Christmas Skulls” Calling Card, the “Elfsecution” Finishing Move, and the Weapon Blueprint/Operator Skin.
Play across new themed maps and modes as you complete the challenges in Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone.
Themed Maps and Limited Modes in Multiplayer
CODMAS brings two holiday-themed map reskins with Shipmas and Hangover, plus Infectious Holiday and Snowfight as a twist on two fan-favorite party modes.
Shipmas
Pack your ugly sweater and deploy to the frozen sea in this cold-weather version of Shipment. Keep your head on a swivel to avoid joining the other corpses in cold storage.
Hangover
Toast to the New Year in this winter-themed Highrise decked with lights, garlands, and festive flair. The battle takes place at night for a new gameplay experience, so bring your best and celebrate in the victory screen.
New Limited-Time Modes
Infectious Holiday: Play Infected in a lobby full of Santa Claus Operators. Infected players will transform into the Zombie Santa Skin. Combine cheerfulness with combat prowess to retain those rosy cheeks against the undead menace.
Snowfight: This Gunfight mode brings the epic snowball battle back. Go toe-to-toe against another team and try to come out on top. Interact with snowballs on the map to restock your arsenal. Guarantee a one-hit kill with the Golden Snowball -- a rare item that spawns in the center of the map once per round.
CODMAS in Modern Warfare Zombies
Encounter new seasonal enemy models and updated infil music and collect snowballs around the map, which can be used to launch deadly attacks.
Slay Ride Resurgence Comes to Call of Duty: Warzone
Play the limited-time Slay Ride Resurgence Playlist during the CODMAS event for the chance to earn high-quality loot by decorating trees and taking on Santa in an ambush on the seasonal train.
Slay Ride
Take the fight to Santa aboard the train traveling through Urzikstan. Succeed in toppling the king of Christmas to earn powerful in-game loot and an Emblem proving your prowess.
Deck the Halls
Deploy to one of six Deck the Halls tree-themed capture points marked on the Tac Map in Slay Ride Resurgence, and loot up with high-tier gear right at the start of the match. Standing near the tree with no opponents nearby will begin the festive decorating. The tree can be upgraded to Tier 2 or become fully decorated at Tier 3, improving the value of the loot.. The more decorated your tree, the better the weapons, Killstreaks, and in-game Cash you’ll earn in return.
Be on the lookout for other CODMAS related secrets around the map while completing these events.
New Year, New Event: Face the Vortex
Enter the flames of the Vortex to fight for cataclysmic rewards. In this event, players will progress through the 15 available rewards by playing in the Vortex-themed maps Tetanus, Satan’s Quarry, and Sporeyard.
Tetanus: In this otherworld version of Rust, Operators find themselves in an otherworldly desert during a planetary storm. Strips of neon-green light attached to the infrastructure enhance the sci-feel feel of the fight.
Satan’s Quarry: Enter this pit of fire and brimstone only if you dare. Huge chains piercing the skies signal a hellish destination in which only the bold stand the chance to survive.
Sporeyard: The iconic boneyard shows signs of fungal infestation as glowing blue flora spreads throughout the map, dispensed by the towering toadstools surrounding the borders.
The Vortex event begins on January 3 following CODMAS and ends on January 17.
Enter the GeForce Graphics Card Sweepstakes
To celebrate 5 years of technical partnership, which has enabled our developers to bring their visions to life with the best graphics and fastest levels of performance possible on PC, we’re joining NVIDIA’s RTX 500 party!
Just in time for the holidays, Call of Duty fans get the chance to win a GeForce RTX 4090* with a Custom GPU Backplate. To enter the sweepstakes, respond to the X (Twitter) post announcing the promotion on the @CallofDuty X account, including the hashtags #CallofDutySweepstakes and #RTX500.*
*No purchase necessary, void where prohibited by law. Sweepstakes begins Dec.19, 2023, at 6 A.M. PST and end Dec. 25, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. PST. Open to legal residents of AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, CANADA (EXCLUDING THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC), COLOMBIA, CROATIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, IRELAND, JAPAN, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, PERU, POLAND, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, THE NETHERLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EXCLUDING PUERTO RICO AND ITS OTHER TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS) who are 18+ at time of entry. One winner will be selected and notified within 24 hours of drawing. MSRP of prize is US$1,749. See official rules for additional information and restrictions. The sponsor of this promotion is NVIDIA Corporation on behalf of itself and its affiliates. This promotion is not offered, endorsed, sponsored, or administered by Activision Publishing, Inc.
Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III Season 1 Free Access
For a limited time until December 18th, play Multiplayer and the all-new Modern Warfare® Zombies in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare III for FREE. Dive into the Multiplayer of Call of Duty and check out the brand-new 6v6 map Meat, along with five more 6v6 maps such as Terminal, Highrise, and Shipment – playable across four fan-favorite modes. Plus, the free access offering includes Modern Warfare Zombies, Ground War, and the return of War Mode. So no matter your preferred playstyle, there is always mayhem to be made.
Explore the accessibility options that launched with MWIII
Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III features many accessibility options for players to customize their experience, no matter the mode they jump into. Familiar options return, such as controller customizations, and graphical adjustments like reducing world and weapon motion blur; Modern Warfare III also introduces a new slate of accessibility options for players to explore.
SETTINGS MENU UPDATE
In Modern Warfare III, players can preview changes made in-game before saving global settings. Settings are now tagged to better identify specific features, such as tags for settings related to motor, vision, audio, and cognitive adjustments that can be made. These tags may also be filtered, so they are easier to find.
Major updates to controller settings in Modern Warfare III provide more detail for players looking to customize their inputs. These changes are also better reflected in the menu to give our community a visual preview of how these changes will impact on their controls. For example, the deadzone inputs menu now highlights an approximation of how left and right thumb sticks will react to tweaking with a visual preview of any adjustments made.
With deadzone input tweaks, Call of Duty fans – including any within the community with motor disabilities – may fine tune how much motor effort and control they have. This assists anyone with limitations in hand movement with more options for a comfortable experience.
Over 40% of players customized Deadzone Inputs in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. By providing a visual representation of changes within the Settings Menu for Modern Warfare III, the aim is to provide more feedback for players looking to tweak their experience.
HIGH CONTRAST
Turning on high contrast mode will enable players with vision impairment or color blindness to see their allies and enemies more clearly. This mode outlines allies in blue-green and enemies in red and adjusts in real-time.
In Modern Warfare II, over half of our players adjusted graphical accessibility settings such as Motion Blur, Field of View, or Camera Movement. Modern Warfare III provides even more ways to customize the visual experience for all players. High contrast mode is available in campaign mode only.
NEW ACCESSIBILITY PRESENT – MOTOR
Modern Warfare III offers a new accessibility preset called “Low Motor Strain” to reduce the physical effort required when playing. When players turn this preset on, fewer button presses or holds are required, and sensitivity is increased.
This preset joins existing presets which include simplified controls, audio/visual support, visual support, and motion reduction), making it faster for anyone who needs accessibility features to jump into the game.
We cannot wait for you to jump in and check out what’s new on the accessibility front.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Season 1 Free Access
Just in time for the holidays, get a taste of Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III during the Free Access period from December 14 through 18. Free Access players will experience a variety of Multiplayer content throughout the event, from classic maps like Highrise, Rust, and Shipment to the new Season 1 Meat map, plus the new War mode, the fully co-operative Modern Warfare Zombies, and more.
Invite your friends and family, recruit some new squad members, or try the game yourself for the first time. Read on for a look at all the maps, modes, and Playlists supported during the Free Access event:
New Season 1 Map: Meat
Meat: Season 1 introduces the new map Meat, a compact slaughterhouse located in California’s Port of Oakland. Battle in close quarters through the meat locker and processing plant or extend the fight into the midrange by taking to the outer loading dock and parking lot. The new Tac-Stance ability is perfect for this environment, combining agility and accuracy to stay light on your feet while remaining on target.
Combat moves quickly on this small-sized map, so be ready to engage right at the start of the match. Shotguns and SMGs are your prime cut here, with midranged weapons gaining some traction outdoors. Stick with your teammates to keep the odds in your favor and be fast on the trigger to gain the initiative over your enemies.
Get more intel on this map with our in-depth Meat map guide.
Slay the Horde in MWZ
Zombies arrives for the first time in the Modern Warfare universe, and Free Access players can get more than a taste of the new gameplay experience as they join Operation Deadbolt in their mission to contain the Exclusion Zone.
Taking place on a zombified version of the new big Urzikstan map, players will deploy to and complete Missions and Contracts, and acquire high-value items like Acquisitions and Schematics that can be exfiltrated from the match for use in future deployments.
Power up through classic Zombies items like the Mystery Box and Pack-a-Punch Machine. Equip Wonder Weapons like the Ray Gun, the Wunderwaffe, the V-R11, and the new Scorcher. Modern Warfare Zombies is a fully cooperative game mode where squads work together to push farther into the Exclusion Zone, gaining greater rewards as the threats intensify.
Compete in War’s Operation Spearhead, a multiphase objective mode. The attacking team’s objective is threefold: Destroy the enemy team’s SAM Site and Radar, escort a tank through hostile territory, and upload override codes to prevent an incoming missile launch. On the defending team, it’s your job to prevent the enemy from completing their mission at all costs.
Be ready to fight in an environment that changes as the mission moves through sections of Urzikstan’s Orlov Military Base and Kadurin Silo. In this thrilling 6v6 battle, the team that best adapts to the shifting parameters will be well on their way to victory. For an in-depth look at Operation Spearhead, check out our War mode guide.
All Supported Maps and Modes
The full list of maps, modes, and Playlists that will be available to Free Access players includes:
Ground War Maps: Popov Power, Orlov Military Base, Levin Resort.
Core Modes: Team Deathmatch, Hardpoint, Domination, Kill Confirmed, Ground War, War.
Playlists: Rustment 24/7 (Shipment and Rust), War Mode, 6v6 Moshpit (featuring Highrise, Meat, Afghan, Terminal), Ground War, Modern Warfare Zombies.
Purchase Modern Warfare III Today
Enjoying the Free Access period? Consider purchasing Modern Warfare III today. For the first time in Call of Duty history, the content you earned in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II will carry forward to Modern Warfare III. Engage in a riveting Campaign with new Open Combat Missions, play modernized versions of all 16 Core maps from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) in Multiplayer, and continue your operations into the Exclusion Zone in Modern Warfare Zombies.
Modern Warfare III Free Access begins on December 14 at 10AM PT and ends on December 18 at 10AM PT. An additional download is required to play. See your platform for details on file size.
Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III and Warzone Season 1 is Now Live!
Tune in today from 10am PT to watch your favorite streamers for MWIII/WZ Season 1 launch!
🗺 3 brand-new 6v6 MP Maps with 2 at launch 🔫 Gunfight and All or Nothing MP modes return 🧟♂️ New Dark Aether Rift in Modern Warfare Zombies 🗺 New Call of Duty Warzone map Urzikstan ➕Plus so much more
Service Academy Skirmish Powered by Boston Breach and Activision
Watch the 1st Service Academy Skirmish, December 7 starting at 2pm ET
Tune in to see who will be crowned champ - Army- West Point, Naval Academy, or the Coast Guard Academy and play the CDL's Boston Breach
Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III and Warzone Season 1 is Now Live!
Tune in today from 1pm PT to watch your favorite streamers for MWIII/WZ Season 1 launch!
🗺 3 brand-new 6v6 MP Maps with 2 at launch 🔫 Gunfight and All or Nothing MP modes return 🧟♂️ New Dark Aether Rift in Modern Warfare Zombies 🗺 New Call of Duty Warzone map Urzikstan ➕Plus so much more
Revel in gilded glory when you upgrade to BlackCell in Season 1
Intel Drop: Season 1 BlackCell, Battle Pass, and Bundles
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Season 1 of Modern Warfare III and Warzone: All You Need to Know
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.
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).
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:
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.
