Warzone Season 1 update patch notes: Area 99, MW2 & MW3 weapon buffs, and all Perks
WarzoneSeason 1 kicks off a brand-new era of the battle royale as itintegrates with Black Ops 6to bring afresh set of gunsand a new map.
One of the ways that Warzone has managed to stay relevant for so long is through its constant evolutions. Each year, the BR merges with the current CoD multiplayer, which always comes with a set of new guns to level up and plenty of gameplay changes.
This year is no different, so here’s everything coming toBO6in Warzone Season 1.
Warzone Season 1 release date
The Warzone Season 1 update arrives onThursday, August 11, 2025, the same day thatBlack Ops 6 Season 1also gets underway. Based on previous updates, it will likely go live at10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM GMT.
At this point, MW3 Season 6 will come to an end, and the game’s time as the main CoD title in Warzone will be over.
MW2 and MW3 Weapon adjustments
A visual recoil reduction pass has been applied to Modern Warfare II weapons, enhancing their feel and control while shooting.
Barrel and stock attachments from Modern Warfare II have also had their penalties reduced. Additionally, a significant balancing pass has been completed for underbarrel and muzzle attachments from both Modern Warfare II and III. All cons have been removed from these attachments, meaning they now only provide stat boosts, with each subcategory of underbarrels and muzzles functioning identically except for cosmetic differences. AMP attachments in these slots, however, retain their unique functionality and balancing.
Furthermore, Modern Warfare II and III weapons now have corner-slicing functionality, adding an extra tactical edge.
Warzone Season 5 update patch notes
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Warzone Season 3 update patch notes
MW2 and MW3 weapon buffs and nerfs
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New guns in Warzone Season 1
Black Ops 6’s arrival in Warzone means that all of that game’s weapons will finally be available in BR and Resurgence matches, alongside all of the existing MW3 and MW2 guns. Check them all out below:
Assault Rifles
Marksman Rifles
Sniper Rifles
Every Perk in Warzone Season 1
In the loadout screen, payers can choose three Perks, one from each slot of six available Perks: Perk 1 (Blue), Perk 2 (Red), and Perk 3 (Yellow). UnlikeBlack Ops 6, there is no Combat Specialty.
Here is a list of the Perks available in Season 1.
Players can also choose one Wildcard.
Lootable Perks
Specialist Perk Package
The Specialist Perk Package is a rare loot drop that can also be obtained through the Care Package Killstreak and activates all 18 perks, including Irradiated and Shrouded. If you get eliminated, the Specialist Perk Package is lootable.
Every Field Upgrade
All Scorestreaks
Omnimovement
Perhaps the biggest gameplay change coming in in Season 1 is omnimovement, which is set to completely revolutionize Warzone like it has multiplayer.
This is Black Ops 6’s new movement system, which allows players to sprint, slide, and dive in all directions, regardless of which way you’re facing. You’ll also be able to easily turn 360 degrees while prone, making it look and feel more natural than ever before.
All of this gives you greater mobility, opening up new ways to avoid incoming fire and even outmaneuver enemies. If you’ve ever felt that getting around the Warzone can feel clunky, then this might be the change you’ve been waiting for.
Area 99 map
Area 99is a brand-new Resurgence map designed by Treyarch, heavily inspired by the iconic multiplayer map Nuketown. Although you won’t find a one-to-one recreation of the map in Area 99, each POI is clearly part of building the nuclear testing ground.
Check out every location below:
Area 99 is said to besimilar in size to Rebirth Island, making it one of the smallest maps in Warzone to date. It hasn’t been confirmed ifRebirth will be removedto make way, but we expect the two to be live in-game at the same time.
Is there a new BR map in Warzone Season 1?
No, there will be no new battle royale map introduced in Warzone Season 1, meaning that Urzikstan will remain the battleground for the foreseeable future. This will be the first time a new big map hasn’t arrived alongside the latest CoD since Black Ops Cold War in 2020.
However, it’s not all bad news, as the devs have confirmed thatVerdansk, the OG Warzone map, will return in Spring 2025.
Mastery camos & classic Prestige
Season 1 will mark the arrival ofMastery camosin Warzone for the first time. These challenging camos have been a staple of multiplayer for many years, and battle royale players are getting their own grind this time around.
The challenges haven’t been revealed yet, but here are the four Mastery camos available:
The classic Prestige system is also coming to Warzone. This feature lets you reset your rank when you hit Level 55 and all of your guns and unlocks will be removed as you work through them once again. The upside is that you earn exclusive rewards each time you do this.
You can also use a Prestige Token to keep one precious item every time you do it, be sure to use them wisely.
Quality of life changes
On top of the major updates coming in Season 1, there are also a handful of smaller, quality of life changes to make Warzone a smoother experience:
Quick Inventory
Black Ops 6 streamlines the inventory system in Warzone and removes the current Backpack system. Instead, an inventory menu works from left to right and is divided into different sections.
Satchels are lootable equipment items that increase your storage capacity. Satchels can’t and don’t need to be dropped, as you can equip both types simultaneously. If an operator is eliminated they will drop their satchels and they can be looted.
We expect even more to be announced in the lead-up to launch, so we’ll be sure to update this page with the latest details when they’re revealed.
In the meantime, check out thebest guns in Black Ops 6that could dominate Warzone when they arrive, and whichitems you should unlock permanently with Prestige Tokens.
