The midseason update for Call of Duty arrives in Black Ops 6 and Warzone next month, and here you'll find everything rumored and announced for Season 3 Reloaded. This update includes a new weapon, Ranked Play for Warzone, more multiplayer maps, and new limited-time events.
Based on the days left for the Season 3 battle pass, the midseason "Reloaded" update should arrive on or around May 1. These seasonal updates usually go live around 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST across all platforms.
Last season, Call of Duty's Reloaded update featured a huge TMNT crossover event with plenty of Ninja Turtle-themed rewards. Season 3 is more focused on nostalgia and the return of Warzone's Verdansk, so it's possible we won't see any wild IP crossovers this time.
However, Season 3 Reloaded will still include the delayed "Blaze of Glory" 4/20 event with wacky stoner content. Season 3 was delayed and content was pushed back, so all of the stoner-themed events and modes originally planned for April 20 are now arriving for this midseason update.
Black Ops 6 adds the brand-new Ladra submachine gun for Black Ops 6 and Warzone. Activision describes the Ladra as being a gun with low power, but says it makes up for it with a "blistering fire rate" and low recoil.
Ladra submachine gun
Three more multiplayer maps will arrive for the Reloaded update:
A perk perk is included as well. Vendetta is added to slot 2 as a Recon category perk. On respawn, this perk allows players to mark their killer's last known position for a short duration. They also get a bonus score for eliminating that enemy.
A brand-new limited-time mode called Joint Operations is announced. This sounds like a stoner-themed game mode, as players will cycle through five game modes that feature a variety of changing effects, including double health, low gravity, visual hallucinations, and third-person POV.
For Zombies, players can expect Director Mode to arrive for Season 3's new Shattered Veil map. This means players only have until the end of the month to complete the Shattered Veil main story quest and earn the early completionist calling card reward.
The midseason update also includes a limited-time mode called Zombie Snacks, but Activision hasn't revealed any details about this yet.
Frost Blast will be the season's new field upgrade. This is a field upgrade featured in past Zombies modes, and it allows players a new way to slow down the horde.
Ranked Play mode returns to Warzone with Season 3 Reloaded. This competitive mode is designed for trios in 150-player matches on Verdansk.
High Trip is a limited-time mode as part of the delayed 4/20 content. This mode was featured in a past 4/20 celebration on Rebirth Island, bringing an assortment of gummies players could find to give temporary game boosts. The mechanics will likely be similar this year, but High Trip mode takes place on Verdansk this time. Activision also teases the mode will include "massive resurgence potential and a special narrator on the comms."
A few map changes are also announced for Verdansk. This includes the addition of exterior ascenders to various buildings, the moving Train POI, and the Train Station's interior opening up as a playable area.
New map features for Verdansk include the addition of Warzone's High-Value loot zones, the Big Game Bounty contract, Specialist perk, and the Bunker Buster killstreak.
The start of Season 3 Reloaded also marks the end of the Black Ops Tribute event, so players only have until the end of the month to finish up earning those exclusive event cosmetics. Call of Duty recently added Jay and Silent Bob bundles to the shop. There's also a new shop bundle that features an operator covered in bacon.
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Call of Duty Season 3 Reloaded start times
Based on the days left for the Season 3 battle pass, the midseason "Reloaded" update should arrive on or around May 1. These seasonal updates usually go live around 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST across all platforms.
What to expect from Season 3 Reloaded
Last season, Call of Duty's Reloaded update featured a huge TMNT crossover event with plenty of Ninja Turtle-themed rewards. Season 3 is more focused on nostalgia and the return of Warzone's Verdansk, so it's possible we won't see any wild IP crossovers this time.
However, Season 3 Reloaded will still include the delayed "Blaze of Glory" 4/20 event with wacky stoner content. Season 3 was delayed and content was pushed back, so all of the stoner-themed events and modes originally planned for April 20 are now arriving for this midseason update.
Black Ops 6 adds the brand-new Ladra submachine gun for Black Ops 6 and Warzone. Activision describes the Ladra as being a gun with low power, but says it makes up for it with a "blistering fire rate" and low recoil.
Ladra submachine gun
Multiplayer
Three more multiplayer maps will arrive for the Reloaded update:
- Haven: A brand-new 6v6 map set in a KGB safehouse
- Signal: A brand-new strike map for 2v2 and 6v6 playlists, which takes place inside a submarine bay
- Blazetown: This is a Nuketown variant with a stoner-theme
A perk perk is included as well. Vendetta is added to slot 2 as a Recon category perk. On respawn, this perk allows players to mark their killer's last known position for a short duration. They also get a bonus score for eliminating that enemy.
A brand-new limited-time mode called Joint Operations is announced. This sounds like a stoner-themed game mode, as players will cycle through five game modes that feature a variety of changing effects, including double health, low gravity, visual hallucinations, and third-person POV.
Zombies
For Zombies, players can expect Director Mode to arrive for Season 3's new Shattered Veil map. This means players only have until the end of the month to complete the Shattered Veil main story quest and earn the early completionist calling card reward.
The midseason update also includes a limited-time mode called Zombie Snacks, but Activision hasn't revealed any details about this yet.
Frost Blast will be the season's new field upgrade. This is a field upgrade featured in past Zombies modes, and it allows players a new way to slow down the horde.
Warzone
Warzone Ranked Play on VerdanskRanked Play mode returns to Warzone with Season 3 Reloaded. This competitive mode is designed for trios in 150-player matches on Verdansk.
High Trip is a limited-time mode as part of the delayed 4/20 content. This mode was featured in a past 4/20 celebration on Rebirth Island, bringing an assortment of gummies players could find to give temporary game boosts. The mechanics will likely be similar this year, but High Trip mode takes place on Verdansk this time. Activision also teases the mode will include "massive resurgence potential and a special narrator on the comms."
A few map changes are also announced for Verdansk. This includes the addition of exterior ascenders to various buildings, the moving Train POI, and the Train Station's interior opening up as a playable area.
New map features for Verdansk include the addition of Warzone's High-Value loot zones, the Big Game Bounty contract, Specialist perk, and the Bunker Buster killstreak.
The start of Season 3 Reloaded also marks the end of the Black Ops Tribute event, so players only have until the end of the month to finish up earning those exclusive event cosmetics. Call of Duty recently added Jay and Silent Bob bundles to the shop. There's also a new shop bundle that features an operator covered in bacon.
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