April 2025 has dropped a content bomb for Call of Duty fans.
Activision has officially launched Season 03 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone, rolling out with an explosive array of new multiplayer maps, operator bundles, zombies updates, and much more.
Here’s a full breakdown of what’s coming your way.
Black Ops 6 Multiplayer: Fresh Maps, Classic Modes & New Gear
Kicking off the update is the multiplayer section of Black Ops 6, which introduces five new maps and a special 6v6 Nuketown variant. Among the highlights are:
- Barrage and Nomad: Brand-new environments that will challenge your tactical gameplay.
- Firing Range: A beloved classic making its return.
- Haven and Signal: Mid-season map additions that expand your battlefield options.
For fans of returning content, Sharpshooter and Demolition game modes are back, letting players sharpen their combat skills and unleash strategic chaos.
The update also brings gear additions like the Close Shave Perk, Death Machine Scorestreak, and mid-season perks such as Vendetta, keeping your arsenal fresh and deadly.
Ranked Play Returns
Season 03 continues with an updated Multiplayer Ranked Play, where competitive players can earn exclusive seasonal rewards by climbing the ranks and dominating the leaderboards.
Zombies: Enter the Shattered Veil
Zombies mode receives a chilling update with the Shattered Veil expansion. Set in a nightmarish Appalachian setting, players must survive the horrors within Colton Hall while unravelling secrets that could save Agent Maxis.
What’s new in Zombies:
- New Perks & GobbleGums: Including Double Tap Perk-a-Cola and three new GobbleGum types.
- New enemies: Like the fearsome Elder Disciple and Toxic Zombies.
- Wonder Weapons: Including the Ray Gun Mark II, Wunderwaffe DG-2, and the Microwave Trap.
- Team Cranked Mode: A fast-paced survival mode where the countdown never stops unless you keep slaying.
Warzone: Verdansk Returns + Weapon Arsenal Expands
The iconic Verdansk map is back! Returning to Warzone with all-new experiences, players will rediscover the map that defined a generation of battle royale gaming.
New weapons debuting this season:
- Kilo 141 and CR-56 AMAX Assault Rifles
- HDR Sniper Rifle
- Kali Sticks Melee Weapon
- Ladra SMG and Nail Gun (mid-season drops)
These new weapons can be customised using new attachments like the Monolithic Suppressor and more.
Operators, Skins & Store Content
Season 03 introduces new and returning Operators:
- R0-Z3 joins as the BlackCell Operator.
- Hudson and Mace headline the Battle Pass.
- Jay and Silent Bob, alongside Bluntman and Chronic, are available via themed bundles.
Battle Pass, Free Trial & PC Enhancements
The Season 03 Battle Pass is packed with unlockable content across free and premium tiers — from weapon blueprints and emotes to calling cards and exclusive finishing moves.
Notably, players can try out Black Ops 6 Multiplayer and Zombies during a 24-hour Free Trial starting April 3, giving everyone a taste of the latest action-packed updates.
For PC players, AMD Radeon RX 9070/9070XT users will experience visual boosts thanks to the new FSR 4 update, making the action smoother and more immersive.
Whether you’re jumping into Zombies for the eerie mysteries of Shattered Veil or returning to dominate Verdansk in Warzone, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 03 is delivering something big for everyone.
Gear up, squad up, and get ready to drop in! For full details, visit the official Call of Duty blog.
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