**Get Ready for Conflict and Chaos: Black Ops 6 Season 03 is Here!**
**Season 03 Overview: Unfinished Business Awaits**
In a gripping video left behind before his death, Special Agent **Jason Hudson** warns of the lurking **Pantheon moles**, who have silently maneuvered through history from the Vietnam War until now. These shadowy figures have thrived amidst conflict and chaos, cleverly disguised. But their days of secrecy are numbered! With fresh leads on the table, it’s time for you to pick up the trail and finish what Hudson started.
Hudson left essential clues behind, featuring codenames and documents that will guide you on a perilous journey back in time to **solve the mystery at its roots**.
**Turn the tide on the Pantheon spies** with a **massive offering of free and premium content** launching in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 on **April 2 at 9AM PT**. Note: **Call of Duty®: Warzone™** will go dark for **24 hours before Verdansk sights are restored** on **April 3 at 9AM PT**!
Be sure to check out these crucial articles before the **Season 03 premiere**:
- Read This Now: Return to Verdansk Call of Duty: Warzone Content
- Read This Now: Tour of Verdansk
- Read This Now: Verdansk Tac-Atlas
Key Dates to Remember:
- March 28: Updates to Ricochet: Anti-Cheat™ and security updates
- April 2: Battle Pass, BlackCell, and Store Bundles Blog
**Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 – Season 03 Highlights**
**Multiplayer Content Summary** |
Five Maps and a Variant: Gear up for the frontlines with two **new maps, Barrage and Nomad**, alongside a remaster of the iconic **Firing Range** at the Season 03 launch. Mid-season expansion brings **Haven and Signal** plus an exciting **Nuketown map variant**. |
Returning Modes: Hone your skills with two much-loved game modes making their way back to Black Ops 6. Take on challenges in **Sharpshooter** and orchestrate demolition during **Demolition** with your squad! |
Additional Equipment: Unleash rapid **melee attacks** with the new **Close Shave Perk** and **obliterate enemy squads** with the explosive **Death Machine Scorestreak**. The **Vendetta Perk** joins the fray in mid-season! |
Season 03 Ranked Play: Test your mettle in a competitive Multiplayer environment with all-new rewards to be earned as you climb the ranks! |
**Multiplayer Maps Breakdown**
**Barrage (Launch)**
Brand-New, Core, 6v6, Medium-Sized
Journey back to **1968 Vietnam** as you uncover Hudson’s clues surrounding one Summit Watch at the frontlines of battle. Navigate through vibrant landscapes now marred by warfare while you engage **hostile enemies near the Watchtower**.
**Nomad (Launch)**
Brand-New, Strike, 6v6/2v2, Small-Sized
Experience the ruins of a fortified settlement in **Afghanistan**, facing off against enemies in a tantalizing map filled with tactical opportunities for combat.
**Firing Range (Launch)**
Remaster, Core, 6v6, Medium-Sized
The fan-favorite **Firing Range** returns in a glorious remaster, inviting players back to its iconic locations while enhancing the combat experience with added twists!
**Haven (Mid-Season)**
Brand-New, Core, 6v6, Medium-Sized
Enter a **dilapidated KGB safehouse** from 1991, setting the stage for intense close-quarter battles within a compound laden with suspense.
**Signal (Mid-Season)**
Brand-New, Strike, 6v6/2v2, Small-Sized
Experience adrenaline-pumping confrontations in a Control room of an ocean rig, and utilize alternative paths for stealthy strikes!
**Nuketown Variant (Mid-Season)**
Light up the battlefield with a special Nuketown variant joining the map pool later this season!
**Multiplayer Modes to Dominate**
**Gear up for intense gaming sessions** with two classic modes returning! Engage in the fast-paced **Sharpshooter** and strategize your moves in **Demolition**.
**Sharpshooter (Launch)**
Put your skills to the test in this **free-for-all party mode**, adapting to changing loadouts and tactical challenges with each cycle!
**Demolition (Launch Window)**
Switch roles between attacking and defending as you rally around your team to annihilate bomb sites! A thrilling test of strategy!
**Joint Operations: New Limited-Time Mode (Mid-Season)**
Conquer chaos with **Joint Operations**, where teams cycle through five core modes with varying effects to keep you on your toes!
**Add More Firepower with New Gameplay Content**
Unleash devastating melee attacks and defend your turf with **new perks** and a scorestreak that redefines gameplay!
**New Perks**
Perk: Close Shave (Launch, Event Reward)
Perk Slot: 1
Type: Enforcer
Automatic melee execution awaits with this perk! Execute swift attacks without manual weapon swapping.
Perk: Vendetta (Mid-Season, Event Reward)
Perk Slot: 2
Type: Recon
**Mark your enemies’ last-known positions** on respawn for a brief period and reap bonus rewards for squad eliminations!
**New Scorestreak**
Scorestreak: Death Machine (Event Reward)
Type: Lethal
Score: 825
Unleash the **legendary Death Machine**, a powerful weapon that enhances your scorestreak progress while fiercely targeting your enemies!
**Multiplayer Ranked Play Overview**
**Step into the competitive arena**! Enter Multiplayer matches with the same settings, maps, and modes used in the Call of Duty League®. Secure wins and **climb the ranks** for amazing rewards!
**Season 03 Ranked Play Rewards**
- Get 10 Wins: Pro Issue AMES 85 Weapon Blueprint
- Get 100 Wins: “100 Season 3 Wins” Large Decal
- Ranked Calling Cards unlocking at various tiers (Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Crimson, Iridescent, Top 250)
**Retroactive SR Adjustments:**
To combat cheaters, **retroactive SR adjustments will be implemented**, ensuring fair play and authentic ranks for genuine players.
**Zombies Content: Unleash the Undead in Season 03**
**ZOMBIES CONTENT SUMMARY** |
Shattered Veil: Navigate the heart of an Appalachian apocalypse as your crew descends on **Colton Hall**, a mansion central to saving **Agent Maxis**. |
Additional Gameplay Content: Turbo-charge your fire rate with **Double Tap Perk-a-Cola**, wield the **Death Machine**, and enjoy three new **GobbleGums** for enhanced artillery. |
New Enemy Types: Prepare for battles against **Elder Disciples** and **Toxic Zombies**, equipped with all-new **Wonder Weapons** to cleanse waves of undead! |
Team Cranked: This **team-oriented mode** rewards you for slaying together, keeping the action hot all season! |
**Shattered Veil (Launch)**
Wield the **Sentinel Artifact** to unlock ancient mysteries while facing hostile forces in **Colton Hall**!
**Team Dynamics and Enemy Strategies**
Mysterious alliances and deadly foes await as your crew takes on enemies like the **Elder Disciple**—floating phantoms summoning more undead minions!
**New Wonder Weapons and Traps**
Face the undead with powerful weapons like the **Ray Gun Mark II** and the classic **Wunderwaffe DG-2**, ensuring you’re well-equipped for the horrifying challenges ahead!
**General Content for All Modes**
**Generals Content Summary (All Modes)** |
Return to Verdansk: The legendary map returns! Revisit the immersive experiences that made Verdansk so beloved in **Call of Duty®: Warzone**. |
Weapons Detail: Unlock six new weapons across Season 03, featuring the **Kilo 141** and **CR-56 AMAX Assault Rifles**, along with variations like the **HDR Sniper Rifle** and **Kali Sticks**! Customize with new attachments for even deadlier combat! |
Battle Pass and BlackCell: Dive into a treasure trove of rewards with the Season 03 Battle Pass! Grab new Operator skins, weapon blueprints, finishing moves, and loads of bonus content! |
New Operators:** Join forces with R0-Z3 and other newcomers as they bring unique skills to the battlefield! Fight alongside iconic characters from the Call of Duty universe. |
**Prepare for the Epic Return!**
**Season 03 and the Return of Verdansk: April 2 9AM PT to April 3 9AM PT**
Mark your calendars for a fun-filled two-day launch event featuring fresh content across **Black Ops 6** and **Call of Duty: Warzone**!
- Wednesday April 2, 9AM PT: Multiplayer, Zombies, and the **Battle Pass** kicks off!
- Thursday April 3, 9AM PT: **Call of Duty: Warzone** resumes with the return of **Verdansk**!
**Important Guidelines for Players**: Ensure you preload both Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone files to experience immersive gameplay from day one!
**Experience enhanced visuals with the FSR 4 update!** Join the action starting April 2!
