What changed in Call of Duty® in 2026

Unlock the FG42 Assault Rifle and Gremlin SMG for free through the Battle Pass.

Engage in a rotating set of five modes in the new Gauntlet Rush mode.

Capture and defend objectives in the new Overdrive Domination mode.

Introducing the Season 05 Battle Pass with 100+ rewards including new weapons, Operator Skins, and more.

Access to BlackCell-exclusive Weapon Camos through in-game challenges.

BlackCell owners gain access to extra Daily Challenges for various game modes.

Fight through a rural Japanese town in the brand-new Jubilee map.

Face the Warden in the final confrontation in the new mid-season Zombies map.

Train in the new Freerun map, Descent, featuring obstacle courses.

Over 20 new Weapon Blueprints available throughout the Season 05 Battle Pass.

Race against the clock in a bomb-rigged vehicle in the new Burn Run Assignment.

Battle inside the Nuketown Turbo Era Rampage pinball machine in Turbo Tilt.

Customize your Operator with new Ability Boosts that enhance Major and Minor Abilities.

Launch of BlackCell with exclusive Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, and additional rewards.

Experience the new Directed Mode on the Kowakujō map.

Access to immediate rewards including Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, and COD Points.

Unlock the highly secretive Operator 'Spectre' known for exceptional stealth abilities.

Earn unique rewards in Season 05 Ranked Play including Weapon Blueprints and Calling Cards.

Permanent XP and Weapon XP bonuses for players who purchased previous BlackCell seasons.

Survive in the Eidskallen Lighthouse Survival map set in Totenreich.

A bespoke tactical SUV concept created for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Call of Duty: Warzone™.

The Dreadnought features an armored exterior designed to absorb incoming fire, enhancing gameplay in contested areas.

Players can locate the Dreadnought at key points of interest across both Modern Warfare 4 DMZ and Call of Duty: Warzone™.

The Dreadnought features exquisite design details, including carbon fiber and leather elements, enhancing its visual appeal.

The Dreadnought is described as the most aggressive all-wheel drive vehicle in the game, offering superior traction and speed.

Fans can see a full-size physical interpretation of the Dreadnought at Fanatics Fest NYC before its in-game launch.

Kill Block launches with expanded Gunfight experiences, featuring both 3v3 and the all-new Gunfight 10v10 modes.

Kill Block is a modular Multiplayer battleground that reconfigures every match, challenging players to rethink routes, sightlines, and combat spaces.

Every round begins with all Operators equipped with the same randomized Primary and Secondary Weapons, Tactical and Lethal Equipment.

If neither team is eliminated before the round timer expires, an Overtime Flag deploys into the combat zone, forcing both teams to converge on it.

Kill Block maps reconfigure between matches, creating hundreds of unique combat configurations.

Certain Slabs recreate iconic locations including Crash from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Storage Town from Warzone.

A feudal Japanese castle engulfed by lava, featuring new enemies and a Wonder Weapon.

Discover a mystical new weapon in the Mystery Box.

Deploy to a luxurious cliffside compound featuring a secret passage.

Lava rivers in Kowakujō damage players and enemies.

Weapons cycle throughout the match, testing tactical adaptability.

Face new supernatural enemies in the Kowakujō map.

Unlock and play as Nick Cage across new and returning Multiplayer maps and modes.

Black Ops Classic mode is now a permanent addition with new maps.

Transform your Operator into a frontline anchor with new skills and abilities.

Activate traps to summon ghostly riflemen for support against zombies.

Complete ten escalating challenges in Zone III and higher to earn new rewards.

Close-quarters combat mode with pre-determined classes and no respawns.

Return to a Russian rocket launch facility from the original Call of Duty: Black Ops.

Explodes on impact, releasing hallucinogenic gas that affects enemies.

The full game will launch on October 23, 2026.

Players will experience the story of Private Park and Captain Price in a conflict involving North Korea's invasion.

Players who pre-order or pre-purchase the game will get Early Access to the Campaign starting October 16.

New narrative-driven Story Missions and Dynamic Operations that evolve every match.

A central hub for preparation, progression, and squad support.

Manage a persistent inventory between deployments at the FOB.

Purchase and modify weapons using in-game cash at the FOB.

Improved AI combatants with coordinated behaviors and dynamic encounters.

Craft functional equipment and support gear at the FOB.

Explore the Hajin exclusion zone with unpredictable enemy encounters and objectives.

Threat levels increase enemy responses, deploying elite forces to hunt players.

A high-altitude, player-controlled aircraft that rains deadly munitions on enemies.

Fortune’s Keep map returns to the game.

A new ability that releases hallucinogenic gas on impact, affecting enemies.

A new powerful machine gun ability available at launch.

Players can now enter Operator Prestige after maxing out Combat Rating, resetting their progress for greater power.

A new throwback mode inspired by classic Black Ops gameplay with simplified movement and streamlined Loadouts.

Launch of three new maps: Liminal, a dynamic 6v6 map; Primetime, themed around a Japanese game show; and remastered Vertigo from Black Ops 2.

Season 04 introduces Operation Wall Breaker, five new and remastered Multiplayer Maps, and a new Rogue Run game mode in Zombies.

Players can explore new and remastered maps in multiplayer mode.

Fight off the horde in the new Rogue Run mode set on Ashes of the Damned.

New operation available in the game.

The Skill Rating system is now fully transparent, removing hidden MMR and clarifying SR gains and losses.

Upcoming mid-season content will introduce new challenges and rewards in Act IV.

Unlock five weapons with unique blueprints as part of the Signature Weapon Collection at launch.

War erupts on the Korean Peninsula as North Korea launches a full-scale invasion.

Unlock the Special Forces Operator Pack with four operators, each with unique skins and voice packs.

Modern Warfare 4 delivers a major leap in visual quality built directly into moment-to-moment gameplay.

Designed to support a wide range of hardware, from players prioritizing high frame rates to maximum visual fidelity.

Classic Prestige and Regular Prestige offer different progression experiences.

Pre-order the Vault Edition to gain access to exclusive rewards including early access to the Open Beta and various operator packs.

Players can upgrade from the Digital Standard Edition to the Vault Edition for an additional cost.

Players fight as Private Park, a young South Korean soldier facing live combat for the first time.

Vault Edition owners will receive additional DMZ content via a Deployment Bonus at launch.

Players who have owned previous Call of Duty titles can receive a 10% discount on the Vault Edition.

Pre-order the Vault Edition to unlock a single season of BlackCell access, including Battle Pass Tier Skips and exclusive content.

Instantly receive the Hunter Killer Operator Skin in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone upon pre-ordering.

DMZ is the definitive Call of Duty extraction experience, a living combat arena.

Unlock the Hostile Alliance Operator Pack at launch, featuring operators Price, Valeria, Ghost, and Blix.

A redesigned Create-a-Class system unifies Operators, weapons, Equipment, and Killstreaks.

A dynamic new Multiplayer battleground where the combat space reconfigures between rounds.

Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer delivers grounded, precise combat built around fluid movement.

Rewards include new emblems, calling cards, weapon charms, and a new melee weapon.

New Tracer Pack inspired by CAPT Chris Cassidy, featuring multiple operator skins and weapon blueprints.

Players can earn in-game rewards from May 8 to May 21 by participating in the C.O.D.E. Navigator Challenge.

A new training program where players race against the clock through obstacle zones.

Attack a fortified crime family estate in this classic mid-sized map.

Pulse waves of fire that burn enemies who get too close.

A new 6v6 respawn mode where teams compete to freeze their enemies.

Explore an old Norwegian fishing village caught in the Dark Aether.

A melee weapon that burns enemies with spectral energy.

Set enemies aflame with a powerful blast of flames.

New challenges and rewards introduced in Act II of the operation.

A trap that roasts zombies to a crisp.

Face a new boss that guarantees an Exotic Weapon Case drop upon defeat.

A new LTM that rewards Operators for supporting their team with non-lethal actions.

A new enemy that attacks with a deadly trident and mutated claw.

Assault a remote onsen in Yamanashi designed for 6v6 and 2v2 matches.

The iconic Summit returns with enhanced details and Wall Jumping mechanics.

BlackCell offers unique Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, and additional rewards throughout the Season 03 Battle Pass.

Unlock the VAS Convergence Foregrip attachment for improved bullet deviation and recoil stabilization.

Combat Rating loss from Skills and Power Upgrades capped at 15 CR per wipe.

Unlock the MK35 ISR Assault Rifle and VST SMG for free through the Season 03 Battle Pass.

Players who purchased Season 02 BlackCell will receive a permanent 10% XP bonus in Black Ops 7.

Each Endgame Operator will have individually assigned Loadouts, enhancing customization options.

Endgame mode becomes free to play for a limited time, accessible from the main menu.

BlackCell users receive immediate access to exclusive rewards including Operator Skins and Weapon Blueprints.

Introducing the Ion Core Scorestreak, dealing pulsing radioactive damage.

Operations are introduced, starting with Operation Poison Pill, featuring strict objectives across multiple matches.

Demolition mode debuts in Black Ops 7, with additional modes like Aim High and Snipers Only coming soon.

New Zombies content available on day one and a new Round-Based Zombies map mid-season.

BlackCell users will receive an extra Daily Challenge throughout Season 03.

Operation Poison Pill rewards include new Weapon Blueprints and various XP tokens.

Launch of the Warband Skill Track with new abilities including Aether Blade and Thermal Spike.

Introducing Cole 'Javelin' Donovan, a new Operator specializing in high-risk solo insertions.

Unlock over 20 new Weapon Blueprints throughout the Season 03 Battle Pass and BlackCell.

Introducing a new Camo track for BlackCell owners with additional universal Camo rewards.

Season 3 introduces nine new and returning Multiplayer Maps including Beacon, Abyss, and remasters of Plaza and Gridlock.

Introducing the Season 03 Battle Pass with over 100 rewards including new weapons, Operator Skins, and Weapon Blueprints.

An all-new Black Ops Royale event featuring 192 creators battling for $6SK from March 23-25.

A cross-mode event pass running from March 17 to April 2, featuring exclusive rewards.

Event pass running from March 17 to April 2, featuring exclusive challenges and rewards.

Weapons have fixed Build Archetypes with five-attachment upgrade paths using Attachment Kits.

A new Battle Royale mode inspired by Blackout, featuring no Loadouts, no Gulag, and no Buy Stations.

Players can hunt bounties, crack Strongboxes, and capture Relays for strategic advantages.

Players can use five swappable, consumable perks during matches, enhancing tactical gameplay.

Avalon serves as the new large-scale map for Black Ops Royale, featuring diverse combat zones and tactical gameplay.

Players can carry two types of Equipment and use returning favorites like the Grappling Hook and Trauma Kit.

Players can engage in optional activities like hunting bounties and capturing relays for strategic advantages.

The new HUD provides critical information including health values, weapon rarity, and upgrade paths.

Avalon is the new large-scale map for Black Ops Royale, featuring diverse combat zones and tactical gameplay.

Players start with only a pistol and wingsuit, emphasizing scavenging for weapons and resources.

Black Ops Royale features exclusive challenges and missions that tie into the broader Call of Duty progression.

Areas shrouded in red gas spawn zombie hordes and reveal hidden loot.

Features wingsuit infil, wall-jumping, and redeployment via Tokens or captured Towers.

Introducing Black Ops Royale, a new Battle Royale mode inspired by Blackout, featuring unique gameplay mechanics.

Weapons have fixed Build Archetypes and rarity levels that affect their performance and upgrade paths.

Cradle Breaches introduce areas with zombie hordes and special loot, adding risk and reward to gameplay.

Return of the original BR Perk system with five swappable, consumable boosts.

Players can redeploy using Tokens or by activating Redeployment Towers.

Players can wingsuit into matches and utilize wall-jumping mechanics for enhanced mobility.

Players start with a pistol and must scavenge for weapons and gear, upgrading through rarity.

New HUD displays health values, weapon rarity, and expanded Backpack Menu for better decision-making.

Players can redeploy using Tokens or captured Towers, replacing the traditional Gulag system.

The fan-favorite Infected Party Game returns, allowing players to face off against the Infected horde.

Fight through a surreal time loop in the new round-based Zombies map, Paradox Junction.

Paradox Junction introduces the Electro Shock Trap to stun and sear the undead.

Introducing the Rad-Hound, a fast-moving enemy that detonates in radioactive clouds upon death.

Prove your abilities in the new Gauntlet mode, featuring five different game modes played one after the other.

Deploy to a twisted remix of The Battle of Los Angeles in Torque and drop into the reimagined Cliff Town from Black Ops 2.

Introducing the Lockshot Scorestreak, a low-cost smart gun capable of targeting multiple enemies.

The Blundergat returns, offering powerful firepower against hordes of enemies.

The iconic Grind and Firing Range maps return to the Black Ops 7 map rotation.

The new Turncoat GobbleGum charms nearby zombies into temporary allies.

Prepare for the highly anticipated Black Ops Royale, supporting 100 players looting from scratch and fighting to be the last squad standing.

Battle to secure High Value Sectors in the new large-scale map Mission: Peak.

Avalon features multiple new points of interest including Golf Club, Residences, Tennis Club, and more.

Avalon offers enhanced visual clarity compared to the previous Avalon map in Black Ops 7 Endgame.

A new map named Avalon has been introduced for the Black Ops Royale mode in Call of Duty: Warzone.

The new Avalon map includes new traversal opportunities for players.

A new limited bundle featuring Wei Lin in Year of the Horse-themed tactical gear.

Join the limited-time mode from Feb 18 to Feb 27, collecting Lucky Pouches for bonus scores.

Four new maps launch with Season 02, including a remaster of Slums.

Guild Strikes transform locations into Nightmare Zones with increased difficulty and rewards.

Players who purchased Season 01 BlackCell will activate a permanent 10% Player and Weapon XP bonus in Black Ops 7.

Players can unlock the Eagle Eye Skill Track and new abilities: Sentinel Protocol and Blood Burner.

Victoria Atwood, a neural scientist, joins the game as a new Operator in Season 02.

Allows players to upgrade weapons to Exotic rarity and effects.

New content for Zombies mode available in Season 2.

BlackCell users can deploy as the new 'Phantom' Operator or the alternate 'Eclipse' Skin.

Rebirth Island has been updated to feature a snow-covered environment.

Launch of Ranked Play mode in Black Ops 7.

Introduction of new maps and weapons for players to explore.

Players with BlackCell will receive an additional Daily Challenge throughout Season 02 for various game modes.

New powerful skills can be equipped in a unique slot.

Ranked Play returns with CDL rules and rewards for competitive players.

The Season 02 Battle Pass delivers over 100 rewards, including new free base weapons, new Operators and Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, Calling Cards, Finishing Moves, and more.

A smart pistol that locks onto and eliminates multiple targets.

New maps and returning favorites added mid-season.

New and returning modes introduced throughout the season.

Three new free Base Weapons: REV-46 SMG, EGRT-17 Assault Rifle, and H311-SAW Melee Weapon available through the Battle Pass.

BlackCell users gain immediate access to exclusive rewards including Operators, Weapon Blueprints, and COD Points.

New season introduces a wealth of free and premium content starting February 5.

Introduced stronger forms of remote, cloud-based attestation to verify PC integrity and counter attempts to bypass system-level protections.

A tool to help players confirm whether their PC is configured correctly for Ranked Play.

New detections target these input-modifying devices that simulate machine-perfect aim and recoil control.

New remote, cloud-based attestation with Microsoft strengthens protection for Ranked Play by blocking tampered systems before matches begin.

Smoke Screens can be found as loot and purchased at Buy Stations.

Competitive Trios mode on Haven’s Hollow with a refined ruleset.

Three new Perks introduced: Field Medic, Drill Instructor, and Surveyor.

The RC-XD Scorestreak is now available as loot, functioning similarly to its Multiplayer counterpart.

New gas explosions and snowstorm gas circle events added to gameplay.

An unmarked point of interest with enhanced loot and combat opportunities.

Season 02 opens on a snow-covered Rebirth Island under Guild control with new structures and terrain changes.

Players can track footfalls visually in deeper snow areas.

A large-scale Turbine developed by Guild forces, offering enhanced rotational possibilities.