Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 02 – Release Date, New Maps, Game Modes, and Updates

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is preparing to launch its highly anticipated Season 2 update on January 28, 2025. Marketed as one of the most extensive expansions for the game to date, this update will introduce new maps, gameplay modes, and an array of exciting content for players to delve into. From fresh Warzone experiences to exclusive Operators, players have plenty to look forward to in Season 2.

As is customary with CoD: Black Ops 6, a Battle Pass will be introduced this season, offering a plethora of rewards. The Battle Pass features nearly 100 unique rewards that players can earn through gameplay. Both free and premium tiers are available, brimming with enticing offerings such as new weapons, Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, Calling Cards, Emotes, Finishing Moves, and more.

New Maps in Season 02

Five Additional Areas for Warfare

Season 2 introduces five new maps, each offering unique elements that differentiate them from existing settings. Not all maps will be available in every mode, yet they will feature prominently in many popular playlists. Below is a summary of these maps, detailing their sizes and available modes:

Map	Size	Modes	Description
Bounty	Medium	Core 6v6	A rooftop battle atop an Avalon skyscraper featuring luxurious suites, a lounge, and a pristine nightclub.
Dealership	Medium	Core 6v6	A car dealership that doubles as a crime hub, complete with a showroom and hidden vents for secretive navigation.
Lifeline	Small	Strike 2v2 6v6	A private boat belonging to a rogue team, featuring confined spaces perfect for intense firefights.
Bullet	Small	Strike 2v2 6v6	The interior of a bullet train, complete with narrow passages and hidden ladders leading to high-speed combat.
Grind	Medium	Core 6v6	A returning map from Black Ops 2 set in a skate park filled with ramps and an indoor stadium, ripe for exploration.

Each map is carefully crafted with elements providing various cover options during combat. Except for Grind, all maps are linked to the new Rogue team storyline and the Operators debuting this season, featuring various Easter Eggs reflecting their significance in the ongoing narrative.

Confirmed Modes & Ranked Play Returning

New Competitive Playlists

Among the new offerings in Season 2 is an exciting game mode dubbed Overdrive. This mode revolves around a Team Deathmatch foundation, where players earn stars through various types of eliminations. Accumulating stars allows players to gain up to three unique buffs:

1 Star – Awakened Senses: Enables players to see enemies through walls and regain health after a takedown.
3 Stars – Physical Enhancements: Boosts movement speed and reload efficiency.
6 Stars – Augmented Handling: Improves hip-fire accuracy, as well as the sprint-to-fire and aiming down sights (ADS) speeds.

Collecting all three buffs propels players into an Overdrive state, allowing them to earn double stars from defeated foes.

Additionally, the classic Gun Game makes its comeback, featuring a match format where all Operators start with the same weapon. Throughout the match, players will cycle through a random selection of 20 different weapons, challenging their adaptability and skill across various types.

Two limited-time Valentine’s themed modes will also make an appearance this season. The first, Third Wheel Gunfight, is a unique 3v3 mode where a solo player teams up with a couple. The second mode, the Couple’s Dance Off, restricts matches to 2v2, allowing couples to participate in Team Deathmatch, Face Off Domination, or Face Off Kill Confirmed.

Ranked Play returns in Season 2, rewarding players who excel in competitive matches. Participants can earn new ranked camos for their weapons and unlock new Calling Cards showcasing their achievements. The maps featured in the new Ranked Play rotation include the new Season 2 maps:

Protocol (Hardpoint, Search & Destroy, Control)
Skyline (Hardpoint, Search & Destroy)
Vault (Hardpoint, Search & Destroy, Control)
Red Card (Hardpoint, Search & Destroy)
Hacienda (Hardpoint, Search & Destroy, Control)

To reap the rewards of this new Ranked season, players must achieve specific milestones in Ranked matches. For example, securing 100 wins will earn the “100 Season 2 Wins”Large Decal cosmetic. Climbing the ranks will also likely provide access to special weapon camos associated with your status, so players should prepare for serious grinding to unlock the rarest camos.

New Equipment, Enemies, & Gameplay Enhancements

New Perks, Zombies, and Warzone Updates

The Zombies mode in CoD: Black Ops 6 undergoes significant enhancements in Season 2, beginning with the introduction of a brand-new map: The Tomb. This new map features fresh Easter Eggs, deepening the storyline even further. A variety of quality-of-life improvements, such as Co-op Pause, Challenge Tracking, and customizable HUD settings, make the Zombies experience more tailored to player preferences.

Among the new adversaries you’ll confront in Zombies is the electrifying Shock Mimic, which disguises as useful items. Players can combat these deceptive foes using a new Wonder Weapon, the Staff of Ice.

Additional equipment upgrades for Zombies include the Death Perception Perk-A-Cola, which enables players to see enemies through walls—ideal for the tight confines of the new Tomb map. New GobbleGum pickups and support weapons will further empower players in their fight against the undead.

Warzone mode in CoD: Black Ops 6 also sees exciting updates, including the addition of the Reactive Armor perk, which allows players to regenerate armor, enhancing their survivability in battle royale matches. New rewards for Ranked Play in Warzone will also be introduced this season, providing players with opportunities to earn exclusive Calling Card Emblems and Weapon Camos.

Furthermore, players can look forward to gaining access to at least ten new weapons across all modes. These include the Cypher 091 Assault Rifle, Feng 82 LMG, PPSh-41 SMG, and TR2 Marksman Rifle. More melee-focused weapons are on the horizon, along with new attachments like the Underbarrel Crossbow and Belt-Fed Magazine expected later in Season 2.

Moreover, Season 2 will introduce new Operators through various events. Players can anticipate the arrival of The Terminator, a cyborg assassin, available for purchase in the in-game store. Additional stealth assassins known as Nocturne and Vortex will also be featured, each with unique skins showcasing their lethal personas.

Many of these fresh equipment items can be unlocked through Season 2’s Battle Pass. By opting for the Blackcell level of the Battle Pass, players gain entry to high-value rewards, including the new Vortex Operator. With a wealth of new content scheduled for release throughout Season 2 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, there’s plenty for players to discover upon its launch this month.

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