Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 & Warzone Mega Update Adds 5 New Maps, Fan-Favorite Weapons, and a Game-Changing Mode

The next chapter in Activision’s blockbuster franchise is arriving sooner than many expected. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and its companion Warzone Season 4 update go live on 29 May 2025 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. The rollout marks the first major content drop for Black Ops 6 since its surprise spring reveal, and it delivers a packed roadmap that targets every corner of the community—from competitive multiplayer to the ever-popular Zombies and the free-to-play Warzone battlefield. What’s in Black Ops 6 at Launch? • 16 brand-new multiplayer maps on day one: twelve core 6v6 arenas and four smaller Strike layouts ideal for 2v2 or fast 6v6 skirmishes. • Omni-movement overhaul, letting operators sprint, slide-cancel and even wall-mantle in a single fluid chain for the most mobile Call of Duty gunplay to date. • Weaponry spanning the late-1980s to near-future 2030s timeline, including classic Cold-War-era ARs, modular SMGs and prototype energy sidearms. • A cinematic campaign that reunites fan-favorite CIA rogue Russell Adler with former nemesis Vikhor “Stitch” Kuzmin in a global manhunt that stretches from Seoul to São Paulo. Warzone Season 4 Highlights • Brand-new Urzikstan Resurgence map: a compact riverside city featuring dynamic sandstorms and an underground metro fast-travel network. • Limited-time high-stakes Public Event “Black Bag Bounties” that drops exclusive prototype weapons into the hot zone. • Ranked Resurgence returns with new skill divisions and seasonal rewards, including an animated weapon camo for Top-250 finishers. Zombies: Grief Mode Rises From the Dead Treyarch’s beloved 4v4v4 Grief playlist makes its first appearance since Black Ops 2, pitting three teams against endless undead hordes—and each other—for leaderboard dominance. Expect new Wonder Weapons, field upgrades, and a “Shadow Rift” mechanic that randomly teleports squads into high-loot pocket dimensions mid-round. Premium Operators & Crossover Events Season 4 launches with three headline Operators: 1. SEAL Team veteran “Valor” (auto-unlocked in the free tier). 2. Hollywood star Ana de Armas as covert fixer “Isabella”—part of a premium bundle featuring her likeness and bilingual voiceover. 3. Fan-requested icon “Mason ’83,” complete with classic numbers-station finisher. Activision also teased a mid-season Jurassic World crossover that will drop velociraptor hunt contracts into Warzone and introduce a dino-themed Zombies Easter egg hunt. How to Pre-Load and Get Early Access Digital pre-orders on Battle.net, PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store unlock 72-hour early access to the Black Ops 6 Open Beta later this summer, plus an exclusive Ghost “Shadow Strike” skin usable immediately in Modern Warfare III and Warzone. Bottom Line With an aggressive launch map count, a long-dormant Zombies mode revival and cross-media star power, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is positioning itself as 2025’s must-play shooter. Whether you’re chasing nukes in 6v6, squad-wiping in Warzone’s new Urzikstan or griefing rivals in Zombies, May 29 is circled in red for millions of players—and the countdown is officially on.