Call of Duty 2025 Leak Reveals New Warzone Map, Release Date, and Game-Changing Features

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 04 are locked, loaded, and dropping on 29 May 2025 across all platforms. From fresh multiplayer maps set in Iceland to an all-new skyscraper dominating Verdansk, the update is one of the franchise’s biggest mid-year content injections yet. Season 04 at a Glance • Launch time: 9 AM PT, 29 May 2025 • Five new 6v6 maps, including Shutdown and Fugitive in a frozen CIA black-site • Grief—fan-favorite 4v4 Zombies mode—returns for the first time since Black Ops II • Warzone adds “The Overlook,” Verdansk’s tallest POI plus horizontal ziplines and movable cranes • Two new base weapons day-one (LC10 SMG, FFAR 1 AR) with three more later in-season • Clash 52v52, Havoc Royale, and dual Ranked Play ladders headline the mode rotation Multiplayer: Iceland Heats Up Adler’s jailbreak of nemesis Vikhor “Stitch” Kuzmin sets the narrative backdrop for three brand-new battlegrounds at launch. Shutdown drops operators into a hydroelectric plant built into volcanic rock, while Fugitive’s multi-tier cellblock encourages aggressive vertical play. Blitz, a strike-sized convoy ambush, caters to quick-scope marksmen down its long bridge lane. Mid-season, club-themed Eclipse and a remastered Fringe keep playlists fresh. Key MP Highlights • New mode “Team Elimination” drains enemy lives via dog-tag confirms—a strategic twist on Kill Confirmed. • One in the Chamber returns in-season for pistol-precision bragging rights. • The iconic Grim Reaper launcher unlocks later as a 725-scorestreak, ideal for wiping scorestreaks and clustered enemies. Zombies: Grief Is Back and Meaner Competitive undead slaying makes a comeback in 4v4 Grief. Two teams spawn in mirrored “Grief Arenas,” capturing zones to inflict debuffs like Weapon Nerf or Zombie Ambush on rivals. Expect faster rounds, boosted salvage drops, and wave respawns every third round to keep the tension sky-high. Extra Undead Intel • Shatter Blast ammo mod rips armor and chains AoE explosions. • Three new GobbleGums—Explosive Flourish, Flavor Hex, Rainburps—add chaotic utility. • Limited-time Starting Room and Abomination Challenge LTMs land mid-season, alongside Zombies leaderboards for “King of the Dead” and “Master of Grief.” Warzone: Verdansk Reborn Downtown’s skyline changes forever with The Overlook, a diamond-footprint skyscraper dwarfing every other building in Verdansk. Five-floor skydecks, interior lockdown mechanics, two enormous cranes, and spider-webbed ziplines create sniper nests and close-quarters chaos alike. Ranked Play expands: Verdansk Battle Royale ladder at launch, Rebirth Island Resurgence ladder at mid-season. New Warzone Features • Clash 52v52 returns with power-ups like Hunter Vision and Double Down scoring. • Havoc Royale rotates random gameplay modifiers every circle. • Casual Resurgence blends human and AI foes for relaxed lobbies. • Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 ATV debuts for three-operator off-roading. Weapons & Attachments Day one hands players two Black Ops Cold War classics tuned for BO6’s movement: 1. LC10 SMG – laser-accurate, moderate fire rate, 34-round mags. 2. FFAR 1 AR – blistering RPM with bullpup agility. In-season, the Essex Model 07 lever-action, Olympia double-barrel, and a brutal Pickaxe melee arrive, alongside full-auto conversions for SVD and TR2 rifles. The free G-Grip under-barrel foregrip (Battle Pass reward) tightens hip-to-ADS transitions—crucial for rushing Icelandic chokepoints. Battle Pass & Events Stitch headlines the Season 04 Battle Pass, while BlackCell introduces enigmatic jailer “Omen” with a three-headed guard-dog finisher. Collaboration events keep the loot train moving: a John Wick-universe “Ballerina” crossover, the XP-focused “Rivals,” and leaderboard-based Zombies competitions deliver blueprints, burst-fire mods, and the craftable Grim Reaper support launcher. Why Season 04 Matters With Call of Duty League Major IV wrapping in Dallas and rumors swirling around 2025’s premium entry, Season 04 positions Black Ops 6 and Warzone at peak relevance. The update answers community calls for: • More small-team competitive content (Grief, Team Elimination) • A meaningful Verdansk evolution without a full-map wipe • Weapon pool nostalgia balanced by modern attachment depth Search Trends to Watch “Call of Duty Season 4 update,” “Verdansk Overlook skyscraper,” “Grief mode 2025,” and “LC10 unlock challenge” are already spiking. Early mastery of the LC10/FFAR duo and The Overlook’s vertical lanes will separate casuals from leaderboard climbers. Suit up on 29 May—whether you chase Top 250 glory, Zombies bragging rights, or that perfect Iceland spawn flank, Season 04 ensures Call of Duty’s 2025 summer grind starts with a bang.