Complete Guide to Black Ops 6 “Hunting Season” Mission Walkthrough and Rewards

Hunting Season is the subsequent mission that follows the Black Ops Most Wanted chapter. After teaming up with Felix, Marshall, and Sev to extricate Adler from the black site, Harrow uncovers intel indicating that the Pantheon launched an attack in the vicinity prior to Case and Marshall’s entry. This mission unveils a new weapon dubbed the Cradle, which is under development by the Pantheon, and sets you on a new trajectory to Iraq.

This guide will outline the best strategies to successfully navigate the Hunting Season mission in Black Ops 6.

Black Ops 6 Campaign Mission 4 “Hunting Season”Objectives

In Black Ops 6, the Hunting Season mission will transport you to Iraq, where your main task is to uncover details regarding the enigmatic weapon being crafted by the Pantheon. You will assume the role of Delta Force operatives and infiltrate one of Saddam Hussein’s opulent palaces to witness a weapon demonstration. This mission is experienced through the perspective of William “Case” Calderon.

The Hunting Season task comprises a singular primary objective:

Assist the SAS in Iraq to secure access to Saddam’s palace

Throughout this mission, you will encounter several side tasks that must be completed before you can witness the weapon testing.

Assist the SAS in Iraq for Palace Access

Your journey commences with Helen Park positioned in the back of a vehicle in Anbar Province, Iraq. Your first task is to eliminate enemies while driving to disable the Scud Launchers. After reaching your destination, you will need to clear out a cave occupied by enemy combatants to progress.

Supporting SAS in reaching Scud Launchers (Image via Activision)

The Scud Launcher will be protected by a handful of soldiers, whom you must take out before advancing. Get close to the missile transport truck and plant C4 on the side of the launcher to destroy it. Completing this will achieve the mission’s initial goal.

Neutralize Scud Launchers

Once you have obliterated the truck, Park will provide you with a Tactical Map to identify three additional launchers. During this segment of Hunting Season, navigate through the battlegrounds to demolish all detected outposts, thereby fulfilling your commitment to the SAS in return for entry into Saddam’s palace.

Destruction of Scud Launchers in Black Ops 6 Hunting Season (Image via Activision)

Equipped with the necessary gear, you can utilize the vehicle to traverse the desert and seek out optional objectives on your way to the Scud Launchers. Look for smoke signals in the region as these indicate Supply Drops, providing additional resources, including armor plates, knives, and explosive drones.

Each outpost is fortified with guards, preparing you for potential combat. However, maintain focus on your primary goal: placing C4s on the trucks for demolition. You have the option to bypass enemies and swiftly destroy the launchers without engaging in every battle.

Replicate this process at each of the three outposts, and the game will automatically register all Scud Launchers as neutralized. Following this, head back to the temporary SAS base established at the location of the first destroyed truck.

Discuss Breaching Saddam’s Palace

Upon arrival at the base, consult with Gladney and inform him that the mission has been accomplished. Once it’s confirmed that all Scud Launchers have been eliminated, Gladney will inquire if you’re prepared to advance on the palace as agreed. Here, you will be presented with a choice—immediately assault the palace or regroup and gather resources for a later attack.

Conversing with Gladney in Black Ops 6 Hunting Season (Image via Activision)

Your selection will depend on your strategic preference articulated during the dialogue. If you opt to launch an immediate assault on the palace, the game will proceed to a cinematic sequence, displaying soldiers gearing up for the breach and boarding vehicles.

This concludes the Hunting Season mission in Black Ops 6. The offensive against Saddam’s Palace will unfold in the following mission, titled The Cradle.