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Warzone Season 1 reloaded: Everything you need to know about the mid-season

The mid-season content is here

Warzone operators in the prison of Rebirth Island
Credit: Activision

The holidays have arrived early in Warzone now that the Season 1 reloaded update has arrived. Although not everything is available from the start, players can enjoy several new additions like weapons or the re-launch of Ranked Play.

We have prepared a summary with everything new coming in the second half of the season so you can prepare accordingly.

Release date

Season 1 reloaded for Warzone is scheduled to begin on Thursday, December 5 at 9:00 am PT (5:00 pm GMT). The season will remain active for more than four weeks, currently scheduled to end on Tuesday, January 28.

Roadmap

Here is the roadmap graphic for Season 1 reloaded listing everything new coming during the second half of this first post-launch Black Ops 6 season:

Black Ops 6 Warzone Season 1 reloaded roadmap

Ranked Play

After being removed during Season 6 of Modern Warfare 3, Ranked Play is set to return with the release of Season 1 reloaded. This time the mode is reportedly taking place in Urzikstan, the only large-size map currently adapted for the new Omnimovement mechanics.

To access Ranked Play, players must first place in the Top 15 in Battle Royale or the Top 6 in Resurgence across a total of 30 matches. Placement match towards Season 1 count for this requirement.

New weapons

Here are the new weapons getting added to the game during Season 1 reloaded:

Inspecting the Maelstrom in Black Ops 6
  • Maelstrom (Shotgun)
  • AMR Mod 4 (Sniper Rifle)
  • Cleaver (Melee)

All three weapons are listed as part of the rewards of an upcoming event, similar to how the Power Drill and Sirin 9mm are rewards of the Hit List event.

Other details

These other minor details about the content dropping during the second half of the season so you don't miss out on anything:

Urzisktan train with Christmas decoration in Warzone
  • The following festive modes will be added to the game:
    • Holiday Rush (Area 99, available at launch)
    • Slay Ride Resurgence (Urzikstan, available sometime during the second half of the season)
  • A new Recon-type perk called Shrapnel Radar will be added. Its official description says:
    • Dealing blast damage to enemies will reveal them on your minimap. This includes any enemies affected by your area-of-effect Tacticals, Lethals, and Field Upgrades.

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