Brawl for the Championship in the Season 5 Battle Pass!

Operators must face off and eliminate all threats to muscle their way to the championship. Gear up for brutal battles ahead with the Season 5 Battle Pass, BlackCell, and Store content arriving in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III and Call of Duty: Warzone™.

The Season 5 Battle Pass introduces over 100 rewards, including new Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, base weapons, and more. Purchase the premium Battle Pass to earn up to 1,400 COD Points as you progress through the Sectors, or purchase BlackCell for the ultimate seasonal experience including a variety of electric Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, COD Points, and other rewards.

Continue for a detailed overview of all the epic content arriving in Season 5, starting with BlackCell’s premium offering.

BlackCell Season 5

Terrify your enemies as the ghostly Reckoner leading Season 5’s BlackCell offerings alongside a variety of BlackCell Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, and more found throughout the Battle Pass.

Upgrade Your Battle Pass Experience: Purchase BlackCell for full access to the Season 5 Battle Pass along with 1,100 COD Points, 20 Battle Token Tier Skips, and earnable BlackCell-alternate content including 7 Tracer Weapon Blueprints and 11 animated Operator Skins.

BlackCell Sector: Overview

Purchase BlackCell to enter the Battle Pass map via an exclusive Sector. This Sector immediately rewards 1,100 COD Points, the “Reckoner” Operator, and the following:

Dish out kingly judgement with the “Long Live the King” SMG and the “Malleus” Sledgehammer. A spear, sword, and hammer circle the barrel of the SMG featuring Inquisitor Tracers, while glyphs stream down the length of the hammer imbued with Inquisitor Impact. An eerie smoke emanates from the weapons, and each one inflicts the “Divine Enforcement” Death Effect on defeated foes.

Instantly access the “Judge, Jury, and Finisher” Finishing Move whereby your Operator settles the matter for good using extrajudicial means. Other BlackCell items are unlockable throughout the Season 5 Battle Pass. These include 11 alternate BlackCell Operator Skins and 7 animated Weapon Blueprints.

BlackCell Operator Skins confirmed: Valeria (x2), Mami (x2), Bantam, Byline, Enigma, Price, Hammer, Ivan, Jet

Players who upgrade to BlackCell after purchasing the Battle Pass will also receive 1,100 COD Points back.

Haunt Your Enemies as BlackCell’s Reckoner

The veiled Reckoner reveals its ghastly inner presence as an animated Operator sparking with the energy of transformation. Reckoner joins KorTac as a menacing new presence, his penchant for retribution displayed in the “Judge, Jury, and Finisher” Finishing Move.

Reckoner is joined by a cast of animated BlackCell Operators imbued with a similar electric effect and geared up in intricate black and yellow tactical gear.

Purchase the Battle Pass: Instantly Unlock Valeria, Rhea “Mami” Ripley

Whether you purchase the BlackCell offering or the premium Battle Pass for 1,100 COD Points, the Instant Reward Sector becomes available, including a new Skin for Valeria plus the new Mami Operator.

Roving Adventure (SpecGru, Battle Pass Instant Reward)

There’s no messing around with the Baroness. Leader of the Las Almas Cartel and cunning beyond belief, Valeria is here to exact revenge on those who put her away. Strike fear with her “Roving Adventure” Operator Skin, adorned with ancient relics acquired in dangerous escapades.

BlackCell Owners: Get the “Valeria BlackCell” alternate Skin for a grander black and yellow look with animated armor and a skull-painted face.

Rhea “Mami” Ripley (KorTac, Battle Pass Instant Reward)

WWE star Rhea Ripley brings her a one-of-a-kind brutality to the battlefield with her “Mami” Operator. She joins the fight on the KorTac side, ready to take enemies head on with her signature gothic look: dark eyeliner and lipstick, a spiked leather vest, and knee-high combat boots.

BlackCell Owners: Get the “Mami BlackCell” alternate skin for a flashier fit, with a patterned leather vest over a yellow body suit.

The Instant Reward Sector also grants a 10% Battle Pass boost, the “Prismtrap” Weapon Blueprint for the FJX Horus SMG featuring the JAK Scimitar Kit Aftermarket Part, and the “Riptide” Operator Finishing Move.

Additional Battle Pass Skins

Complete the Battle Pass Sectors to unlock a variety of new Operator Skins, each paired with an animated BlackCell alternate Skin:

“Night’s End” Skins (Bantam Operator Skin, Sector 1)

Battle Pass Skin: Bantam calls on the sun’s power with a burnished metal mask and intricate adornments snaking over his tattooed arms. Equipped with an armored vest, camo pants, and boots, he’s ready for the vigors of battle whatever may come.

BlackCell Additional Skin: The sun darkens in the BlackCell variant of this Skin, sparks and smoke rising from the mask as if it’s just been snuffed out. The silver adornments and black and yellow tactical gear show there’s some life yet in this star.

“Luchadora” Skins (Byline Operator Skin, Sector 4)

Battle Pass Skin: Don the confident attire of the Luchadora in a flame-accented mask over inlaid red and yellow attire tailored for the ultimate prize fight.

BlackCell Additional Skin: Byline upgrades her championship outfit with striking black tactical gear inlaid with yellow highlights and a dark phantom mask. The BlackCell variant sparks and steams with latent power.

“Trophy King” Skins (Enigma Operator Skin, Sector 5)

Battle Pass Skin: Enigma gears up for heavy combat in the desert carrying an excess of ammunition over a camouflaged uniform designed for fighting in hot conditions.

BlackCell Additional Skin: Swap camo for the season’s signature BlackCell look combining a black tactical uniform with yellow highlights and sparks flying. Notice the ghastly color of the rounds in his bandolier.

“Homecoming” Skins (Price Operator Skin, Sector 10)

Battle Pass Skin: Captain Price at your service. As a formidable soldier and leader of Task Force 141, Price deploys in a military uniform ready for anything, the Union Jack strapped to his chest and back.

BlackCell Additional Skin: Don a sleeker look with black gear highlighted by yellow and white accessories. Sparks fly from animated hang wraps signifying Price’s electric performance on the trigger.

“Knight's Resolve” Skins (Hammer Operator Skin, Sector 11)

Battle Pass Skin: For nighttime operations, Hammer’s your guy. This Operator Skin features high-tech night vision goggles and a thick red jacket with heavy armor. A red plume rises from the helmet in the style of a knight.

BlackCell Additional Skin: Hammer’s night vision goggles flicker and glow in the BlackCell variant as a ghostly animation flows through his heavy armor accentuated with the pale plume rising over the black and yellow uniform.

“Ivan” Skins (Ivan Operator Skin, Sector 16)

Battle Pass Skin: Ivan proudly displays the Konni Group logo on winter gear suited for combat in the harshest conditions, with accessories and tools intended to get out of all emergencies thrown at him.

BlackCell Additional Skin: Ivan deploys in the BlackCell-alternate “Boss’ Favorite” Skin, popping with yellow highlights over his gear and sparking for a fight.

“Samurai’s Camo” Skins (Jet Operator Skin, Sector 18)

Battle Pass Skin: Jet recalls the might of the samurai with a modern take on their traditional attire, employing tan and black armor fashioned with orange highlights matching the grinning mask peeking out from the helmet.

BlackCell Additional Skin: Polished metal shines over this black samurai armor with yellow threads and an unnerving golden mask. The weapons at her side display a ghostly animated pattern, sparking for a fight.

New Functional Weapons

Gear up with two new functional weapons available to earn as rewards in the standard and premium Battle Pass at launch:

Static-HV (Sector 6, HVT)

Bring compact lethality to the battlefield with this small SMG chambered in 5.7mm, boasting a high fire rate and significant ammo capacity in the factory magazine.

Lead your squad to victory by taking point with this ruthless SMG featuring 50 rounds in its base configuration. Excel in skirmishes where the odds are against you, eliminating multiple enemies in a row before needing to reload. Use Gunsmith to adjust its playstyle, whether that’s catering to a breathless off-the-hip approach or designing a precision model with pinpoint ADS fire.

New Assault Rifle (Sector 7, HVT)

The rifle that heralded the age of the assault rifle as a global standard. Fully automatic and chambered in 7.92x33mm, this is a hard-hitting primary weapon.

This powerful weapon breeds confidence, exhibiting a controllable recoil pattern with hard-hitting shots and clear iron sights. Add handling and mobility improvements to create a snappy mid-ranged weapon to lead the fight or opt for extra range and a magnified scope to burst fire enemies from further out.

New Weapon Blueprints

Earn up to 20 Weapon Blueprints in the premium Season 5 Battle Pass alongside new Calling Cards, Emblems, Weapon Stickers, Decals, Finishing Moves, XP Tokens, COD Points, a Charm, and Zombies Acquisitions (including an Aether Tools, Aetherium Crystal, Ray Gun Weapon Case, and Shatter Blast Ammo Mod).

Weapon Blueprints

The Season 5 Battle Pass Weapon Blueprints can generally be grouped into four main themes:

Purple and White

Instant Sector: “Prismtrap” FJX Horus SMG

The Instant Sector features its own studded purple and white Blueprint with a metallic sheen and laces akin to a wrestler’s boot.

Red Metal

Sector 1: “Flamma” TYR Handgun

Sector 10: “Provocator” Bolt-Action Marksman Rifle

Sector 12: “Parmularius” Lockwood 680 Shotgun

Sector 16: “Merciful Downfall” Striker SMG

Sector 18: “Luminous Dread” KV Inhibitor Sniper Rifle

Sector 20: “Grand Assailant” XRK Stalker Sniper Rifle

Equip red metal Blueprints with intricate inlays over top-of-the-line parts. A combination of blue, black, and silver highlights further enhances weapons from this pristine category.

SPQR Models

Sector 2: “Laquearius” SVA 545 Assault Rifle*

Sector 4: “Crixus” DG-58 LSW LMG

Sector 8: “Attilius” Soulrender Melee*

Sector 13: “Unyielding Forge” Sledgehammer Melee

Sector 15: “Castus” KATT-AMR Sniper Rifle*

Sector 19: “Dimachaerus” New Assault Rifle*

Completion Sector: “Praetor” MCW Assault Rifle

Fit for a champion, these Blueprints recall the iron discipline of an ancient past. The brass and Latin inlays add further gravitas to these slayers.

Paintball Blaster

Sector 3: “Carpophorus” Reclaimer 18 Shotgun*

Sector 9: “Bestiarius” RAM-7 Assault Rifle

Sector 11: “Thraex” Renetti Handgun

Sector 14: “Benign Hero” WSP Stinger Handgun and “Gladius Graecus” BAS-B Battle Rifle*

Sector 17: “Sculpted Aptitude” Static-HV SMG*

Straight off the field, these paint-splattered Blueprints sport bright designs blasted with color from the impact of enemy paintballs.

Weapons with Additional BlackCell Blueprints

Seven of Season 5’s Battle Pass Blueprints are paired with a BlackCell variant in the same tier. These variants combine a textured black surface with yellow highlights. An animated glyph pattern alternately crawls up and retreats down the barrel.

Laquearius — SVA 545 Assault Rifle (Sector 2, BlackCell Alternate Option)

BlackCell variant comes with Inquisitor Tracers and “Divine Enforcement” Death Effect.

Outfitted with a heavy break muzzle that significantly reduces recoil and a precision barrel for improved accuracy and range, this Blueprint is ideal for powerful, controlled shots using the weapon’s 2.5x magnification optic.

Carpophorus — Reclaimer 18 Shotgun (Sector 3, BlackCell Alternate Option)

BlackCell variant comes with Inquisitor Tracers and “Divine Enforcement” Death Effect.

Inflict heavy damage up close with this Blueprint built with improved damage range and ADS handling plus additional tube ammo capacity at the cost of slower reloads. Grip tape enhances Tac-Stance spread and no stock amps up your Operator’s mobility.

Attilius— Soulrender Melee Weapon (Sector 8, BlackCell Alternate Option)

BlackCell variant comes with Inquisitor Tracers and “Divine Enforcement” Death Effect.

Wield the ceremonial Soulrender Melee blade in combat, attacking your enemies with rapid slashes and slices while remaining light on your feet. Glyphs flow down the length of the weapon in its BlackCell variant, and a dispersing mist rises from its inner power.

Gladius Graecus — BAS-B Battle Rifle (Sector 14, BlackCell Alternate Option)

BlackCell variant comes with Inquisitor Tracers and “Divine Enforcement” Death Effect.

This snappy Battle Rifle Blueprint utilizes a flash hider for a shortened ping on the enemy’s radar after firing plus a compensator for improved recoil. A 30-round mag helps you stay in the fight longer with recoil control and stability enhancements working to keep you on target.

Castus— KATT-AMR Sniper Rifle (Sector 15, BlackCell Alternate Option)

BlackCell variant comes with Inquisitor Tracers and “Divine Enforcement” Death Effect.

This versatile Blueprint features a 3.7x and 7.0x variable zoom scope with suppressor to keep shots off the radar. Snipers on the move will appreciate its high-velocity ammo and improved ADS speeds.

Sculpted Aptitude — Static-HV SMG (Sector 17, BlackCell Alternate Option)

BlackCell variant comes with Inquisitor Tracers and “Divine Enforcement” Death Effect.

Based on the new Season 5 SMG, this SMG Blueprint adds the JAK Glassless Optic for a clean sight paired with enhancements to ADS and sprint to fire speeds. AN integrally suppressed barrel offers further benefits, allowing you to strike more stealthily.

Dimachaerus — Season 5 Assault Rifle (Sector 19, BlackCell Alternate Option)

BlackCell variant comes with Inquisitor Tracers and “Divine Enforcement” Death Effect.

Trade speed for suppression with this Blueprint based on the new Season 5 Assault Rifle, combining a 60-round drum with a long barrel and heavy grip to help stay on target during sustained fire.

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, including 300 COD Points plus the “Praetor” MCW Assault Rifle Weapon Blueprint, the “Powerbomb!” Finishing Move, and the following Operator Skins:

“Eradicator” Skin for Mami

Seek vengeance as the Eradicator in this gothic-themed Operator Skin. Rhea Ripley adds studs, spikes, and chains to her vest and garments in a tailored look for dominating even the toughest fights.

BlackCell Additional Skin: Sparks fly off Mami in the BlackCell version of this Skin. Deploy in chained black with yellow highlights, including the wrestler’s initials "RR” on the back of the vest.

“Death’s Medallion” Skin for Valeria

In red and black with a rose in her ear matching red eyes peering through a skull mask, Death’s Medallion brings her foes to a swift end with incredible style. Rose petals drift over the medallion at her waist, and she carries a guitar over her serape to play melodies for friends and foes alike.

BlackCell Additional Skin: Striking yellow highlights over black bring a more sinister look in the BlackCell variant, her guitar now throwing sparks over a ghostly animation over its surface, her armor embedded with the medallion exhibiting similar effects.

Store Highlights: WWE Superstars, New Ultra Skin, and More

Expand your champion roster with WWE Superstars Cody Rhodes and Rey Mysterio, joined by an eclectic mix of Bundles featuring the divine to the cosmic and beyond. Here are some of the highlights coming to Season 5:

Tracer Pack: WWE — Cody Rhodes Operator Bundle

Born into wrestling royalty as the son of the late WWE Hall of Famer "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes was destined for greatness. He honed his skills for years, capturing multiple titles in WWE from 2007 to 2016 by capturing two Intercontinental Championships and six WWE Tag Team Championships before departing to forge his own path. At WrestleMania XL, Cody achieved his destiny, dethroning Roman Reigns to claim the Undisputed WWE Championship.

The “Tracer Pack: WWE — Cody Rhodes” Operator Bundle comes with the “American Nightmare” Operator Skin plus two stars and stripes-themed Weapon Blueprints with tracers, the “Nightmarish Precision” Marksman Rifle and “The American Nightmare Arsenal” Superi SMG.

Slam your enemies with the “Cross Rhodes” Finishing Move and haunt them with the “The American Nightmare Weight Belt” Large Decal, “The American Nightmare” Weapon Sticker, “The American Nightmare” Weapon Charm, and the “Cody Rhodes” Loading Screen.

Tracer Pack: WWE — Rey Mysterio Operator Bundle

Rey Mysterio has spent his entire life defying odds and shattering expectations. Trained from childhood in the Mexican lucha libre tradition, Mysterio adopted his namesake mask to honor his uncle's legacy. His high-flying, innovative offense and never-say-die attitude helped him capture every major title from the NXT Cruiserweight Championship to the World Heavyweight Championship, becoming the smallest man to ever hold that prestigious prize.

The “Tracer Pack: WWE — Rey Mysterio” Operator Bundle includes “The Ultimate Underdog” Operator Skin and two red and black Weapon Blueprints with “619” Tracers and the “LWD” Death Effect. The “Masked Mayhem” M16 Assault Rifle includes an Aftermarket Part alongside the “Defy Expectations” WSP Swarm SMG set in akimbo with drum magazines.

End the discussion with the “Mysterio Bulldog” Finishing Move and the “Booyaka Booy AKA 619” Large Decal, “Luchador Legacy” Weapon Sticker, “619” Weapon Charm, and “Rey Mysterio” Loading Screen.

Tracer Pack: Toon Force 141

Take down your enemies, comic book style. This Bundle includes cel-shaded Operator Skins for Price, Ghost, Gaz, and Soap. Never to leave home without new armaments, Toon Force 141 is bringing two new cel-shaded Weapon Blueprints along for the ride, the “Shady Shotty” Reclaimer 18 Shotgun and the “Arid Shade” HRM-9 SMG.

Stick it to ’em with additional weapon accessories including the “Ghost Goes Boom!” Large Decal plus the “I Want You” and “Last Smoke” Weapon Stickers.

Tracer Pack: Down From the Skies Mastercraft Ultra Skin

Strike with divine ferocity as “The Goddess” Reactive Ultra Skin for Alpine. Wield ancient armor over a statuesque form whose eyes and body increasingly glow after eliminating enemies. Use the "Divine Touch” Finishing Move to dispel any doubts regarding your power.

The Goddess brings two incredible Weapon Blueprints, both featuring “Divine” Tracers and the “Divine Dismemberment” Death Effect. Strike from afar with the “Celestial Core” XRK Stalker Sniper Rifle emboldened with snakes slithering across the body and at the barrel. Cast judgement up close with the brass and black “Celestial Rays” RAM-9 SMG, its divine power pulsing through the weapon’s body.

Bless your armaments with the “Heart of the Divine” Weapon Charm and express your strength with the animated “Unfathomable Power” Calling Card. Set an epic theme to your sessions using the “Origin Tale” Loading Screen.

Wildlife Wanted: CODFish

You’ll feel right at home in Season 5’s new Bait Multiplayer map as Ripper’s “All Gilled Up” Operator Skin featuring a large fish head over scaled armor and a reflective windbreaker. Gut your enemies with the “Scale and Bone” BP50 Assault Rifle and the akimbo “Phantom Soul” Basilisk Handgun; both Blueprints feature translucent parts and inflict shocking effects on foes with “Neon Angler” Tracers and the “Bottom Feeder” Death Effect.

Glow up your cosmetic collection with the “Seafood Diet” Large Decal, “Something Fishy” Weapon Sticker, and “Heads or Tails” Emblem.

Tracer Pack: Black Hole

Hypnotize your enemies with the depths of infinite space in the “Event Horizon” Operator Skin for Doc. A gravity well circles her chest as stars orbit across her armor and face plate. Acquire two galactic Blueprints with “Supernova” Tracers and the “Orbital Yeet” Death Effect, the “General Relativity” TAQ Evolvere LMG and “Gravity Wave” RAM-9 SMG, both animated with cosmic power.

Display your intergalactic prowess with the “Spaced-Out” Large Decal, “Black Hole” Weapon Sticker, and “Galactic Marble” Weapon Charm. For your next deployment into the Exclusion Zone, the Bundle also includes a Flawless Aetherium Crystal; consume it once to Pack-A-Punch your current weapon to Level III.

Tracer Pack: Obon Festival

Honor past warriors with the “Dreamer’s Entropy” Operator Skin in celebration of the Obon Festival, mixing traditional Japanese elements over red and black tactical gear and a grimacing mask recalling vengeful spirits. Wield two festival-themed Blueprints with “Obon Ember” Tracers, the “Crane’s Birth” Static-HV SMG based on a new Season 5 weapon and the “Snake’s Demise” BAS-B Battle Rifle.

Embrace the spirit of honoring ancestral ties with the “Summer Festival” Large Decal, “Hyottoko” Weapon Sticker, “Uchiwa” Emblem, and “Obon Festival” Loading Screen.

Tracer Pack: Echo Endo Thunder-Bolt

Let the beast run free as the “Miryou Echo” Operator Skin for Jet. Frost drips from this white and black tactical uniform suited for combat in the arctic wilds. A wolf pelt and tail provide warmth and flair, and sharp teeth line the bottom of a digital mask.

Strike your enemies with the “Beastly Howler” DG-58 LSW LMG and “Howling Demise” Striker SMG, both equipped with “VwV 4.0” Tracers and the “Okami” Death Effect which whisks away beaten enemies in wind and dust. Plus, shock the competition with the “Tag, You’re It” Calling card, “Lone Wolf” Weapon Sticker, “Wolf Tags” Large Decal, and “Echo Endo: Thunder-Bolt" Loading Screen.

Tracer Pack: Underboss Pro Pack

Rule and control the fight with the Tracer Pack: Underboss Pro Pack featuring the “Hooded Figment” Operator Skin for Enigma, combining lightweight state-of-the-art equipment with a hooded figure built for stealth and mobility. Slay your demons with the “Demon Hunter” Superi 46 SMG and “Soul Stealer” Assault Rifle Weapon Blueprints featuring “Ryujin” Tracers; both weapons are animated alongside illustrations of a raging oni.

Silence your enemies with the “Hiss of Death” Large Decal and “God of Storms” Weapon Sticker and equip the “Connective Honor” Emblem. The Bundle also includes a whopping 2400 COD Points for use toward your next Battle Pass or Store purchase!

Upgrade to Modern Warfare III

Modern Warfare III celebrates the 20^th 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.

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Get in the Ring: Modern Warfare® III Season 5 is Here!

Prepare for an all-out brawl in Season 5. We’re going to need a cleanup in aisle five... the infamous Superstore makes its return to Urzikstan in Call of Duty®: Warzone™! Meanwhile, two new Multiplayer Core 6v6 maps are coming to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, along with three cel-shaded and vibrant Variants: Celship (Shipment), Toonoxide (Rust), and Ink House (Stash House).

Also included are four free base weapons, six Aftermarket parts, the Mid-Season return of Resurgence Supreme to Rebirth Island, the arrival of Valeria and Ivan Alexxeve as Battle Pass Operators, plus an impressive roster of WWE superstars Rhea Ripley, “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, and Rey Mysterio.

Prepare for battle with a huge selection of free content, as well as Events, Challenges, and numerous Weapon Camos to unlock. Season 5 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone goes live on Wednesday, July 24 beginning at 9 AM PT.

Stay tuned with the Call of Duty Blog[www.callofduty.com] for all official comms and announcements.

Check the Patch Notes[www.callofduty.com] prior to the release of Season 5 on July 24, with separate notes for Modern Warfare III (led by Sledgehammer Games) and Call of Duty: Warzone (led by Raven Software).

Plus, don’t miss out on free official Guides[www.callofduty.com] for new Season 5 Multiplayer launch maps on July 18.

MODERN WARFARE III OVERVIEW (MWIII)

CONTENT SUMMARY

• Bait and Switch: Two new maps arrive in Season 5. Deploy dockside on a hot Florida day in Bait and Yard brings the fight to a desert junkyard in a new small-sized cel-shaded map. In addition, three fan-favorite maps receive a sketchy new cel-shaded look with the arrival of Celship (Shipment), Toonoxide (Rust), and Ink House (Stash House).
• Play to Win: Operators will be put to the test in new competitive Modes. Slam Deathmatch brings out the WWE Superstar within, requiring a showman’s finest Finishing Moves to take down enemies. COD Warrior is a 2v2v2 quickfire mini-game mode, but don’t forget – it’s all about the team that comes out on top.
• Fishing, Paint, and ‘Fuse: Three new Modes arrive Mid-Season! Fishfection Mode is a scaly twist on Infected, arming Operators with only the Spear and Compound Bow to fend off a growing school of fallen Fish Operators. Unleash the artist within in the vibrant new Paintball Mode, which replaces bullets with paint... and lethal one-shot kills. Then play Defuse or Destroy, a defensive twist on S&D that starts rounds with a bomb already planted. Tick, tick… boom!

Multiplayer Maps: Two Brand New Core 6v6 Maps

Two new and diverse Core 6v6 maps arrive in Season 5, whisking you to a sunny dock in Florida and a cel-shaded junkyard in the Sonoran Desert. Stay sharp, because there’s more reimagined cel-shaded maps coming. Don’t get sketched out by these Map Variants – these ones will feel much more familiar.

Bait (Launch)

Brand-New, Core, 6v6, Medium-Sized

Catch some rays in the Sunshine State on the mid-sized Bait. Battle amongst tiki huts and take a swim in the pool or remain dockside watching for enemy movement near interior spaces like the Restaurant, Boat House, and Bait Shop. The map’s twisting layout provides endless tactical opportunities for every playstyle.

Reach the Loading Docks via the Boat House crawl space and ambush enemies from the alcoves along the Jetty. Be the angler and not the prey, making use of every advantage.

Yard (Launch)

Brand-New, Core, 6v6, Small-Sized

Crush your enemies in a dusty junkyard out in the Sonoran Desert. The small cel-shaded map twists around the base of the central Crane, surrounded by dirt pathways, containers, and discarded components. The eastern Garage offers a tight flanking path down the map, but most of the fighting takes place in the open.

Try your luck in the base of the Crane, where its rounded interior curves around a dividing wall adjacent to a small work room. Prepare to encounter Shotguns and explosives; an Operator who survives the inner gauntlet will be rewarded with its critical position as the map’s dead center.

Celship (Launch)

New (Variant), Core, 6v6, Small-Sized

Deploy to a cel-shaded version of Shipment where multi-colored containers and the bright blue sea add vibrancy to the intensely chaotic map. Animations take on a new life, too, the bright sun shining a light on every little detail.

Toonoxide (Launch)

New (Variant), Core, 6v6, Small-Sized

It’s dusk on Rust with a full moon overhead. As another cel-shaded map variant, the fan-favorite location takes on a whole new vibe. The threat — and opportunities — presented by the central Tower, however, remain ever at the heart of this classic battleground.

Ink House (Mid-Season)

New (Variant), Core, 6v6, Small-Sized

Return to Palo Alto as Stash House gets the cel-shaded treatment with a stress on bold black outlines lending the map an inked look. Enjoy the details in the heightened contrast while fighting for every inch around the iconic house.

Multiplayer Modes: Slam Deathmatch, COD Warrior Mini-Game Mayhem, Fishfection and More

Game Mode: Slam Deathmatch (In-Season)

Wrestle up your finest Finishing Moves in this spin on traditional Team Deathmatch. It’s still all about eliminations in Slam Deathmatch, but in this Mode weapons can only down your enemies. To earn points, you must finish off opponents by hitting them with a Finishing Move.

All Finishing Moves will be randomized WWE Finishing Moves in upcoming Slam Deathmatch brawls, and the Mode will only be available during the WWE SummerSlam event, starting on July 31.

Game Mode: Arcade Playlist (In-Season)

Power up with the return of Arcade, featuring two new strategic abilities and several exciting new power weapons. In addition, all Arcade players will benefit from increased jump height and the ability to slam (non-damaging) to quickly return to the ground.

Abilities: Two new abilities arrive with Arcade this season. Players can Ground Slam, doling out damage in an area of effect upon landing from a jump. If successfully completed within range of an enemy, the blow can be lethal. Forcefield is a defense ability, creating a big transparent bubble around the player that defends against incoming bullets. As the Forcefield absorbs more damage, it will eventually be destroyed.

Weapons: Deliver the pain with five new power weapons, each with a unique effect:

• Sledgehammer Melee: Increased knockback ability
• Minigun: Battle Rage ability
• MORS Sniper Rifle: Explosive knockback effect
• TYR Pistol: Akimbo Snakeshot Dragon’s Breath
• Push Dagger Melee: Big lunge ability

Game Mode: COD Warrior (Launch)

Mini-games, anyone? COD Warrior is a new Mode that puts three teams of two to the test in a series of randomized quickfire mini-games. Every round wins one point, and the first team to reach five points takes the game.

Be prepared for mini-game mayhem! Round timers for mini-games will range from 30 to 90 seconds, and all mini-games will be weapon-based and give Operators one life, with no respawn.

COD Warrior Mini-Games:

CAPTION: Beat up the Car Mini-game (above)

Beat Up the Car!

Round Time: 60 Seconds

Each team spawns in with Sledgehammers and a vehicle. The first team to destroy their car wins.

Breacher Ball!

Round Time: 60 seconds

All Operators are provided with unlimited Breacher Drones as their only armament. Survive to win.

Bullet Time!

Round Time: 60 seconds

Test your reflexes against extremely low velocity weapons, allowing you to better sidestep and evade enemy fire. Survive to win.

Shoot!

Round Time: 30 seconds

Spawn in a circle with every Operator wielding the powerful TYR Handgun. Draw fast and survive to win.

CAPTION: Bullet Time Mini-game (above)

Don’t Shoot!

Round Time: 60 seconds

Listen closely. In this variant, everyone spawns in a circle with the TYR Handgun equipped. Anyone who shoots, however, will die on the spot. Survive to win.

Drone Wars!

Round Time: 60 seconds

All Operators spawn with Stormenders and Bomb Drones. Survive to win.

Fragged!

Round Time: 60 seconds

Settle things explosively in this mini-game where all Operators are provided with unlimited Frag Grenades only.

The Hunt!

Round Time: 60 seconds

Operators are assigned the role of a hunter or a runner. Hunters must eliminate the runners who have no weapons to fight back.

CAPTION: Breacher Ball Mini-game (above)

Knives!

Round Time: 60 seconds

Operators spawn with knives only. Survive to win.

“Meta” Loadout!

Round Time: 60 seconds

Do your best in this ironic take on the meta as Operators duke it out with poorly optimized Loadouts. Survive to win.

Miniguns for Everyone!

Round Time: 60 seconds

Prepare for brutal combat as each Operator is provided a Juggernaut suit and a minigun. Survive to win.

Last Ninja Standing!

Round Time: 60 seconds

Operators battle with Throwing Stars only while benefiting from increased movement speed and jump height. Survive to Win.

Revive!

Round Time: 60 seconds

Each team spawns with a downed Operator. The first team to locate and revive their downed teammate wins.

Shocking!

Round Time: 90 seconds

Push through the pain. In this mini-game, all Operators must battle under the permanent effects of a Shock Stick.

Turret Time!

Round Time: 90 seconds

All Operators are provided with Stormenders and a Remote Turret. Survive to win.

Game Modes: Mid-Season

Along with other surprise content, expect three new game modes to arrive later in the season, offering new ways to perfect the new Bow and Spear, as well as novel and new methods of gaining the win:

Game Mode: Fishfection (Mid-Season)

Avoid the hook in this slippery twist on Infected. Equipped with only the Compound Bow and Spear as your weapons in Fishfection, where it’s your goal to prevent getting eliminated by a bloodthirsty school of Fish Operators composed of previously fallen players.

Game Mode: Paintball (Mid-Season)

We’re going painting! Paintball, played predominantly on small maps and in modes like Capture the Flag and Kill Confirmed, gives players increased movement abilities for the duration of the Mode and replaces all bullet impacts with paint splatters. That means every weapon is a one-shot kill, so take cover behind a bunker of choice and get ready for some quick-action painting.

Game Mode: Defuse or Destroy (Mid-Season)

Expect an explosive twist on Search & Destroy at mid-season too! In this round-based objective mode, teams take turns attacking and defending bomb sites. The twist? This mode’s rounds start with a bomb already planted in one of two possible locations, putting a literal ticking time bomb into play as teams alternate to defend and defuse.

Multiplayer Ranked Play Intel (Launch Window)

As always, earn MWIII Ranked Play rewards in three ways:

• Rank Rewards: Available at launch and can be earned in any season. Players can continue their previous rank grind in Season 5.
• Season Rewards: Available at the start of the season and only available that season.
• End-of Season Rewards: Rewards that are awarded after the season concludes and represent either your highest attained division or an active placement in the Top 250 Division.

Ranked Rewards are consistent from season to season, but Competitor and Skill Division Rewards have been updated for Season 5. Note that the Ranked Play Operator Skins remain unlockable from season to season.

New Season 5 Competitor Rewards:

• 5 Wins: “MWIII Season 5 Competitor” Weapon Sticker
• 10 Wins: “Pro Re-Issue MCW” Weapon Blueprint
• 25 Wins: “Smell of Victory” Weapon Charm
• 50 Wins: “MWIII SR Monster” Weapon Decal
• 75 Wins: “MWIII Ranked Play Season 5” Loading Screen
• 100 Wins: “MWIII Season 5 Ranked Veteran Weapon Camo

New Season 5 Skill Division Rewards

The following are the end-of-season rewards for Season 5, awarded based on the highest placement in your Skill Division:

• Bronze: “MWIII Season 5 Bronze” Emblem
• Silver: “MWIII Season 5 Silver” Emblem
• Gold: “MWIII Season 5 Gold” Animated Emblem
• Gold: “MWIII Season 5 Gold” Weapon Camo
• Platinum: “MWIII Season 5 Platinum” Animated Emblem
• Platinum: “MWIII Season 5 Platinum” Weapon Camo
• Diamond: “MWIII Season 5 Diamond” Animated Emblem
• Diamond: “MWIII Season 5 Diamond” Weapon Camo
• Crimson: “MWIII Season 5 Crimson” Animated Emblem
• Crimson: “MWIII Season 5 Crimson” Weapon Camo
• Iridescent: “MWIII Season 5 Iridescent” Animated Emblem
• Iridescent: “MWIII Season 5 Iridescent” Weapon Camo
• Iridescent: “MWIII Season 5 Iridescent” Animated Calling Card
• Top 250: “MWIII Season 5 Top 250” Animated Emblem
• Top 250: “MWIII Season 5 Top 250” Animated Calling Card
• Top 250: “MWIII Season 5 Top 250” Animated Weapon Camo

Need a refresher on Ranked Play for Modern Warfare III? Consult the Multiplayer Ranked Play Guide here[www.callofduty.com], and tune into the Patch Notes[www.callofduty.com] for additional Ranked Play intel, updates, and more.

New Equipment (Launch)

New Tactical: EMP Grenade (Launch)

This deactivates enemy electronics and disrupts enemy sensors for a short time. Even if no equipment is affected, you’ll still negatively impact the HUD of any enemies caught in the blast, making this a good breaching tool to disorient opponents before rushing in for the clear.

MODERN WARFARE ZOMBIES OVERVIEW (MWZ)

CONTENT SUMMARY

Content Summary [Mid-Season]

• The end is here. Descend into the Dark Aether to disrupt and sever the link between Dr. Jansen and the Entity. Experience a gravity-defying Dark Aether arena, featuring Aetherium launch pads and an all-new boss.
• Brave the Dark Aether and unlock a new replayable experience and earn three new schematics. Can you survive the horrors ahead?

Final Story Mission (Mid-Season)

Operation Deadbolt must face the ultimate challenge in confronting the Entity in a terrifying new section of the Dark Aether. Use Aetherium launch pads to soar through the environment and keep away from the dangerous hordes of undead lurking on the ground. Prepare to abandon all hope as you make your way towards the climatic conclusion and the final boss.

Survive the narrative driven final Story Mission to unlock the conclusion cinematic and secure the first piece needed to access the new Dark Aether Rift.

New Dark Aether Rift (Mid-Season)

Stay alert for clues and work with the community to discover the path towards a lucrative and lethal Season 5 Reloaded Dark Aether Rift. This perilous challenge offers players a fresh way to experience the Dark Aether and awards the opportunity to earn powerful rewards, including permanent unlocks.

New Secrets, Schematics (Mid-Season)

Deploy with your squad to unlock and acquire the following schematics, boosting your damage and permanently increase your carrying capacity:

• Disciple Bottle: Spawn a friendly Disciple to wreak havoc against your foes.
• Grenade Bandolier: Replenish your Lethal and Tactical Equipment over time, allowing you to regularly bombard enemies.
• Stash Increase: Increase your stash size to 30. Get lootin’.

Continued in Part 2

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