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The climacticBlack Ops 6andWarzoneSeason 2 saw the arrival of heaps of content to enjoy, from the return of fan-favorite maps like Grind for Multiplayer to the debut of The Tomb for Zombies.Additional armaments also arrivedwith both the launch and mid-season updates, each shaping the meta for the seasons to come.
However, while players may still be grinding through everything Season 2 has to offer, its final days are approaching, paving the way for Season 3. Despite a short delay, Season 3 is on its way, and Treyarch has revealed details about itsexact release date and time on their officialCall of DutyBlog.Here’s when players can expect Season 3 to release forBlack Ops 6andWarzone, along with what to expect.
When Does Black Ops 6 & Warzone Season 3 Release?
Season 3 forBlack Ops 6andWarzoneofficiallyreleases on Wednesday, April 2, at 9 AM PTacross Battle.net, Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Ahead of the release, both Battle.net and console players will also be able to pre-download the content for Season 3, allowing them to jump in straight away on April 2.
Afree trial forBlack Ops 6Multiplayer and Zombieswill also commence as soon as Season 3 starts, and will run for a full 24 hours, ending on April 3, 9 AM PT. For those looking for the exact release date and time for their region, here is a quick breakdown of when to expect Season 3 to begin:
11:00 AM, April 2
12:00 PM, April 2
1:00 PM, April 2
5:00 PM, April 2
6:00 PM, April 2
8:00 PM, April 2
1:00 AM, April 3
3:00 AM, April 3
What To Expect For Season 3 Of Black Ops 6 & Warzone
The Return Of Verdansk
One of the most anticipated content drops for Season 3 is the launch of Verdansk, which willrelease on Thursday, April 3, at 9 AM PTfor Battle.net, Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.Warzonewill officially go offline for 24 hours at the launch ofBlack Ops 6’sSeason 3 content on April 2, inpreparation for Verdansk’s return. During this window, players who log intoWarzoneduring Season 3 will unlock the Kilo 141 Assault Rifle to use in all modes.
Multiplayer Maps & Modes
Season 3 ofBlack Ops 6introduces a lineup of new Multiplayer maps, immersing players in intense battles across diverse locations, from Vietnam to the Gulf of Mexico. All maps support 6v6 gameplay, withsmaller maps like Signal and Nomad also serving as Strike Maps.
While most of these maps will be available at launch,both Haven and Signal will debut with Season 3 Reloaded.Here is a breakdown of all the maps arriving throughout Season 3:
As for game modes, Treyarch andCall of Dutyhave confirmed thatSharpshooterwill make its debut, serving as a Free-For-All mode where all players receive the same loadout, which changes every 45 seconds.Demolition also returns in Season 3, offering an objective-based mode where teams must attack or defend two bomb sites.
Additionally,Joint Operations will launch as part of the mid-season update, featuring a playlist with various game mode variants, each with altered rules such as low gravity, increased health, and more.
Shattered Veil Zombies Map
Shattered Veil arrives withthe launch of Season 3 on April 2, 9 AM PT, sending players to a mansion deep within the heart of Liberty Falls. Players can take on new foes, progress through the main Easter Egg quest at launch, andget their hands on Double Tap (Perk), along with acquiringreturning Wonder Weapons like the Raygun Mk2 and the Wunderwaffe DG-2.
If players want to ramp up the tension, Cranked fromBlack Ops Cold Waralso returns as an LTM, now taking the form ofTeam Cranked.
Additional Weapons & Loadout Options
Season 3 marksthe arrival of additional weapons, each of which can be acquired either through the Battle Pass or during special events throughout the season. Here is a quick breakdown of all the weapons arriving withBlack Ops 6andWarzoneSeason 3:
Season 3 will also seethe arrival of additional loadout options, from the return of the Grau 5.56 as a conversion kit to additional Perks and Scorestreaks. Here is a quick breakdown of all the additional loadout options arriving throughout Season 3:
In-Game Events & Rewards
Kicking off the final piece of content for Season 3 isthe debut of various in-game eventsfor bothBlack Ops 6andWarzone, each of which will arrive throughout Season 3. Each event yields its own unique rewards, from returning operators like Domino to additional weapons like the Kali Sticks. Here is a rundown of every event debuting throughout Season 3, along with when to expect them:
