The Brawl Continues in Season 5 Reloaded!
The battle for supremacy rages on with the upcoming Season 5 Reloaded mid-season update. It’s a jam-packed content drop with Season 5 Reloaded, which welcomes Ink House, another vivid cel-shaded reimagining of a fan-favorite map. Plus, pair strategy, skill, and play in four new and returning Game Modes in Cyber Attack, Fishfection, Paintball, and Defuse or Destroy. In Modern Warfare® Zombies, the time has come to complete the final story mission with a new Dark Aether Rift and three new Schematics.
In Call of Duty®: Warzone™, head to Rebirth Island and get to looting for the return of Supreme Resurgence! Elite Contracts will put your skills to the test – but with higher risk, comes higher reward.
Battle face to face with two new weapons, the Spear and the Torque 35 compound bow. Get into new weekly events and challenges, and explore new store offerings with The Crow, Ghost Punk, and Call of Duty League Playmaker Pack.
Keep up the championship fight when the Season 5 Reloaded mid-season update launches on August 21st at 9AM PT across all platforms. Visit the Call of Duty Blog for all official comms and announcements.
Season 5 Reloaded Update Size & Community Gift
As a thank you to our players, anyone who logs in during Season 5 Reloaded will receive the following rewards:
· 10 Tier Skips
· 10 One-Hour Double Player XP Tokens
· 10 One-Hour Double Weapon XP Tokens
This gift is available until the end of Season 5. Click here for more information on the Season 5 Reloaded update, including our plans for a more streamlined Call of Duty experience.
Now onto the mid-season content:
MODERN WARFARE III OVERVIEW [MWIII]
CONTENT SUMMARY:
New Cel-Shaded 6v6 variant. Step into the Ink House, a vivid reimagining of Stash House featuring an inked in look with bright colors and bold outlines.
New and Returning Game Modes. Detonate the enemy data center in Cyber Attack, play cats versus fish in Fishfection, splatter enemies in Paintball, and start the match with the bomb already ticking in Defuse or Destroy.
Deploy to a cel-shaded variant of Stash House where the colors pop in high contrast to the sharp outlines of the central home and its surroundings. Relish in the animated sheen of this chaotic map while staying on your toes and keeping your head on a swivel. This variant may be pleasing to the eye, but danger still lurks around every corner.
Need a refresher on the small map? Check out the interactive Tac-Map and full guide to Stash House here.
New and Returning Modes: Cyber Attack and More
Cyber Attack
Locate the EMP device and disable the enemy data center. First introduced in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019), Cyber Attack makes its Modern Warfare III debut in Season 5 Reloaded.
In this no-respawn game mode, both teams battle for control of a centrally placed EMP device. Retrieve the device and then plant it at the enemy’s data center. If a player on the other team ends up with the device in hand, they can then plant it at the opposite data center. The device carrier gets extra intel via radar pings, and players can revive fallen teammates. Teams switch sides every two rounds, and the first team to win five rounds wins the match.
Fishfection
In place of humans versus infected, this variant of the fan-favorite party mode pits cats against fish. Cats are equipped with the new Torque 35 compound bow and the Spear. Fish Operators must find a way to dispose of their feline enemies, thus turning them to their own side. Infect all the cats or survive the time limit to win.
Paintball
Splatter your foes in this ‘friendly’ game of Paintball where Operators are eliminated after taking a single hit. The action remains heated throughout, however, as players compete across respawn modes Hardpoint and Domination across different maps including the cel-shaded Toonoxide and Celship.
Defuse or Destroy
The clock is ticking; act fast! This round-based objective mode challenges teams to take turns attacking and defending bomb sites, but there’s an important difference compared to Search & Destroy. Each round begins with the bomb already planted in one of two possible locations. Defend the site until it detonates or defuse it before the timer runs out.
MODERN WARFARE ZOMBIES OVERVIEW [MWZ]
CONTENT SUMMARY
The Final Battle. Head into a gravity-defying Dark Aether in the final Zombies story mission including Aetherium launch pads and the ultimate boss battle.
New Dark Aether Rift: Complete the final mission and unlock a new replayable Dark Aether Rift. Brave the challenge within for powerful rewards.
New Schematics: Face the horde with three new schematics, including the Disciple Bottle, Grenade Bandolier, and a stash increase to carry more loot.
Descend into the Dark Aether one last time alongside Dr. Jansen and Ravenov. Sever the connection between Ava and the Entity to stop the Dark Aether from seeping into the Exclusion Zone. Traverse the new area using Aetherium launch pads while fighting off enemies and initiating the final boss battle.
Operators who complete the narrative driven final Story Mission will be rewarded with a cinematic conclusion, as well as the first piece needed to access the new Dark Aether Rift.
New Repeatable Dark Aether Rift: Seek out the remaining pieces to access the repeatable Rift and face the challenges within to earn powerful rewards including permanent unlocks.
Three New Schematics
Improve your chances against the dangers ahead by unlocking three new schematics:
- Disciple Bottle: In need of a helping hand? Activate this schematic to spawn a friendly Disciple that follows and helps your Operator by brainrotting zombies and teleporting when needed.
- Grenade Bandolier: Bombard the enemy with your Lethal and Tactical Equipment using this schematic that replenishes the items over time. The schematic’s effects remain for the entire match, so keep up the pressure.
- Stash Increase: Head into battle with everything you need and more by increasing your stash size to 30. Use the extra carrying capacity to further loot up in anticipation of the major battles ahead.
Keep your eyes peeled for new secrets as well. Even in this dire hour, it pays to seek out the hidden.
CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE OVERVIEW [WZ]
CONTENT SUMMARY
- Supreme Resurgence. Deploy to Rebirth Island, stacked with powerful ground loot for every Operator.
- Elite Contracts, Recon Flyover. Take on more challenging Contracts for greater rewards and prepare for a tough fight as Operators are revealed in the new Recon Flyover Public Event.
Only the best armaments will do in Supreme Resurgence, the popular Call of Duty: Warzone game mode returning in Season 5 Reloaded.
In this Resurgence variant, the island is filled with incredible ground loot including powerful meta-inspired Weapon Blueprints featuring a variety of camos. In exchange for access to these weapons, the price of Loadouts is increased, so get looting fast.
The Resurgence timer also takes longer to complete, but actions taken by the remaining teammates will reduce the count more quickly. When a squad member goes down, get out there and engage the enemy to hurry your ally’s return to the field.
Win your first match of Supreme Resurgence to earn a permanent unlock: the “Spilled Beans” Weapon Camo.
New Feature: Elite Contracts (All Modes)
Prepare for two waves of Advanced UAVs during the Recon Flyover Public Event, targeting the most populated areas on the map. Scanned Operators will appear as red player arrows showing the direction they are facing. The range of the Advanced UAVs is displayed with a red circle on the mini-map, so get out of range fast if you don’t want your position exposed for all to see. In the meantime, hunt down those scanned enemies.
CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE MOBILE OVERVIEW [WZM]
CONTENT SUMMARY
Power Up in Arcade Hype. Kick it old school in Battle Royale with this retro inspired mode that has you seeking out special power-ups in this arcade-inspired variant on Resurgence.
8-Bit Team Deathmatch. Deploy to the pixel-art inspired Bitvela Multiplayer map as pixelated Task Force 141 Operators. Earn extra points as your head grows larger after eliminated foes!
New Features and Events: Pick up Arcade Coins to earn additional EP in the new mid-season Events!
Feeling nostalgic? Drop back into Rebirth Island and spend your cash at the arcade machines to earn random power-ups that can give you unlimited ammo, increased fire rate, stronger armor, and more. All players will also be given enhanced jumping abilities. This mode will go live in the second half of Season 5 Reloaded.
8-Bit Team Deathmatch (Limited-Time Mode)
In this wild take on Team Deathmatch, players deploy as pixelated versions of Task Force 141 to Bitvela, featuring a pixel-art inspired environment in a vibrant recreation of the classic map Favela.
Plus eliminating enemies inflates your own Operator’s head from small to medium and then large. While this makes you an easier target, it also grants objective bonuses! The larger your Operator’s head, the more points you’ll earn for eliminating enemies. Get eliminated and your Operator’s head will reset back to small.
Drop into this new mode right on launch and be sure to try it out while it is live for the first half of Season 5 Reloaded.
New Features and Events
Pick Up Arcade Coins for Extra EP
Seek out Arcade Coins in your Battle Royale matches to earn additional Event Points (EP) so you can unlock rewards faster. Just pick the coins up as they randomly spawn on both Verdansk and Rebirth Island.
New mid-season Events include:
New Events
Akuma Attack
Activation Dates: August 22 to August 28
Featured Reward: Weapon Blueprint, TYR - Demonforger
Cyber Crash
Activation Dates: August 29 to September 4
Featured Reward: Weapon Blueprint, BAS-P – Dead Silence
Mecha Event
Activation Dates: September 5 to September 11
Featured Reward: Weapon Blueprint, Sidewinder – Second Gear
Tenshi Rise
Activation Dates: September 12 to September 18
Featured Reward: Operator, Kleo – Dispersion
Updated: The Keep
Get the chance to earn new mid-season premium rewards arriving in The Keep including Serenity Savior, Radiant Crusader, Titan Alloy, and Gilded Devil.
A Unified Mid-Season
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will synchronize with Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone for the Season 5 Reloaded update, sharing the same Battle Pass, BlackCell, weapon progression, and rewards including most of the Bundles across all three games.
GENERAL OVERVIEW [MWIII, MWZ, WZ, WZM]
CONTENT SUMMARY
- New Weapons. Ditch the guns and pin your enemies to the wall with the Spear or take aim and fire with the new Torque 35 compound bow.
- New Store Offerings. The mid-season update brings the shadowy arrival of The Crow, the rebellious Ghost Punk Pro, a royal Call of Duty League Playmaker Pack, plus much more.
- New Weekly Challenges, Events. Earn new Aftermarket Parts and more via the mid-season Weekly Challenges, and progress through multiple Events.
“Channel your inner spartan with this razor-sharp, serrated spear. This weapons boosts melee reach and can be thrown at enemies.”
Head into battle with three throwable Spears that additionally offer extra range when fighting in close quarters. Retrieve your thrown Spears to keep up the attack and utilize their rapid piercing strikes when engaged in melee combat.
The Spear introduces the new Color Wave and Glitch base Weapon Camos, accessible by completing Spear-specific in-game challenges.
How to Unlock the Base Weapon: Via a new mid-season Sector in the Season 5 Battle Pass.
Torque 35 (Launcher)
“A combat-ready compound bow with a 60lbs draw weight capable of taking down large prey. Certain types of arrows are retrievable after being fired.”
Take aim and hit the target with this compound bow providing customizable arrows and a red dot sight for improved target acquisition. The modern build features fast handling for quick follow-up shots with the option to fire from the hip when you need to shoot an arrow fast. The longer you hold the bowstring, the greater the strength of your shots.
The Torque 35 introduces the new The Last Post and Forum Chaser base Weapon Camos, accessible by completing Torque 35-specific in-game challenges.
How to Unlock the Base Weapon: Via a mid-season Weekly Challenge.
New Store Offerings: The Crow, Ghost Punk Pro, Playmaker
Along with the Horseman Leviathan Tracer Pack, Scumbag Cat Tracer Pack, Beast Batallion: Drac Tracer Pack, and the SlowMo Tracer Pack (pictured above), this mid-season update sees the shadowy arrival of The Crow, plus the rebellious Ghost Punk Pro Tracer Pack, and a royal Call of Duty League Playmaker Pack.
Tracer Pack: The Crow Operator Bundle
True love never dies, and neither does the will to win. Intimidate your enemies by donning “The Crow” Operator Skin with his signature trench coat and inky face markings or opt for the “Mono-Crowmatic” Operator Skin for an eerie black and white look instead. Deliver revenge with the “Wrong Made Right” Finishing Move and two Weapon Blueprints, the “Inked Vengeance” Kastov 762 Assault Rifle and “Hollow Gaze” Lockwood 680 Shotgun.
Continue the quest for retribution with the “Vengeance Unleashed” Calling Card, “Brilliantly Broken” or “Dead Man Walking” Loading Screen, “Put the Wrong Things Right” and “Inked Pair” Large Decal, “Black Blood” Emblem, and “Katana” Weapon Charm.
Tracer Pack: Ghost Punk Pro Pack
It’s time to shred! Jam in punk rock style with a bright red mohawk, studded denim vest, and patchwork plaid pants with the “Ghost Punk” Operator Skin. Take two punchy Weapon Blueprints “The Anarchist” BAL-27 Assault Rifle and the “Nonconformity” M4 Assault Rifle into battle.
It’s all attitude with the “P*** Off” Animated Calling Card, “No Future” Animated Emblem, “Watcha’ Lookin’ At, Punk?” Emblem, and “Not Dead Yet” Weapon Charm. Plus, show off your Task 141 pride with the “Another Publicity Stunt” Loading Screen. This Bundle also includes 2400 COD Points to spend towards your next Battle Pass or Store purchase.
Playmaker Pack
Get suited up for Call of Duty League with the Playmaker Pack, featuring the golden “Royal Blooded” Operator Skin, already crowned and ready for victory. Included are three vibrant Weapon Blueprints, including the “Water Gun” Bruen MK9 LMG, “Radioactive” Striker 9 SMG, and “Aurora” MTZ-556 Assault Rifle.
Show off with the “Dropping in Hot” and “Baited” Animated Calling Cards, “Gulag Pro” Sticker, and “Res Pls” Emblem. Plus, a 1 Hour Double Player XP and 1 Hour Double Weapon XP are included.
Plus don’t miss out on additional Season 5 Reloaded bundles with Beast Batallion: Net Devil, the Eyes Up Tracer Pack, Echo Endo Firefly Tracer Pack, and more. Prepare for paintball battle with the Splatter Tactics bundle or alternatively, ready to hunt with the Wildlife Wanted: Swan Song Tracer Pack.
New Weekly Challenges and Events
Check the in-game Weekly Challenges throughout the mid-season to view the new rewards coming in Season 5 Reloaded, including new Aftermarket Parts plus the “Chainbreaker” Weapon Camo earned for completing all eight Weekly Challenges.
Season 5 Reloaded Events
Wildlife Most Wanted
Activation Dates: August 21 to August 28
Rewards: 10
Unleash your inner animal! Earn an additional XP boost by equipping Operator Skins from the following wildlife-themed Bundles: Wildlife Wanted: Rubber Duck, Wildlife Wanted: CODFish Mastercraft, Tracer Pack: SlowMo, Wildlife Wanted: Homie Pidgeon, and Tracer Pack: Alpackin’ Heat. Play and earn XP to unlock rewards.
Emotional Overdrive (September 12 to September 18)
Rewards: 10
Don’t rage quit just yet! Earn XP in-game to unlock rewards. Use any of the Operator Skins from the Tracer Pack: Emoting Ultra Skin Bundle for a boost.
The Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Bowl V Presented by USAA (August 28)
The Call of Duty Endowment is proud to celebrate five years of C.O.D.E. Bowl and 15 years of veteran impact.
C.O.D.E. Bowl V presented by USAA is back on August 28, 2024, following Call of Duty: Next on the Official Call of Duty Twitch® Channel or Call of Duty YouTube® Channel! Watch U.S., U.K., and Canadian esports teams compete for the iconic C.O.D.E. Bowl trophy. And stay tuned to see who takes home the second-ever Monster Energy MVP Award!
Black Ops 6 Beta Play and Battle Pass Progression
Starting on August 30, progress the Season 5 Battle Pass when you play the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta. All players will earn Battle Pass XP while playing the Black Ops 6 Beta, so you can try out the new game releasing this fall while still progressing through the Battle Pass tiers in Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone.
Upgrade to Modern Warfare III
Modern Warfare III offers 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.
Stay frosty.
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