The upcoming Season 1 update for Black Ops 6, launching on November 14, 2024, will introduce a Battle Pass, new maps, and weapons. This follows the conclusion of Modern Warfare 3 Season 6 on November 6. Despite being unconfirmed by developers, this date is supported by promotional emails. Additionally, Warzone Season 1 will debut alongside Black Ops 6, featuring an Area 99 map and a new ranked mode on Urzikstan.
The highly anticipated first significant update for Black Ops 6 is identified as Season 1, which will introduce a brand-new Battle Pass, additional maps, weapons, and a host of other features. So, when can players expect its arrival?
As Modern Warfare 3 Season 6 wraps up, it signifies the last period before the unveiling of Black Ops 6, leading into a fresh Season 1. While the game’s official release is slated for October 25, the first season will not commence immediately, as there will be a pre-season phase before the notable update is merged with Warzone.
Here’s everything we know regarding the timeline for BO6 and Warzone Season 1.
When does Black Ops 6 Season 1 begin?
Black Ops 6 Season 1 is anticipated to kick off on Thursday, November 14, 2024, as indicated by communications linked to a Little Caesars promotion. While this detail awaits formal confirmation from the developers, it stands as the most reliable information available at this time.
This launch date represents a shift from the typical schedule, since new Call of Duty seasons generally launch on Wednesdays. As per the in-game Battle Pass countdown, MW3 Season 6 is set to conclude on November 6, hinting at a brief intermission between the two seasons.
Interestingly, leaker BryanCRT has noted that “MW3 is internally viewing Thursday, November 14 as the conclusion date for season 6,” hinting at a possible extension for Season 6. Historically, new Call of Duty seasons have debuted on the same day that previous seasons ended, making this potential delay consistent with past practices.
This timeline places the beginning of Black Ops 6 Season 1 roughly three weeks post-launch, aligning with the cadence of recent Call of Duty titles. To provide a clearer picture, here’s a breakdown of prior release timings:
- Vanguard: launched November 5, Season 1 commenced December 8 (originally set for December 2)
- MW2: launched October 28, Season 1 began November 16
- MW3: released November 10, Season 1 started December 6
When does Warzone Season 1 begin?
Warzone Season 1 will launch concurrently with Black Ops 6 Season 1, introducing the brand-new Area 99 map, along with all the new operators, weapons, and the reformulated movement system featured in BO6.
This update will finally implement the Ranked mode on Urzikstan, with Raven Software confirming its release “shortly after Season 1’s launch.”
In the meantime, players can anticipate the return of Verdansk, set to occur in early 2025, along with more exciting updates.