Call of Duty Season 1: Biggest Changes Coming to Black Ops 7 & Warzone New maps, weapon integrations, aim assist tuning, movement updates, and matchmaking improvements headline the first major seasonal update.

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Call of Duty Season 1: What’s New in Black Ops 7 & Warzone

The very first season for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches alongside a major Warzone update — and both games are getting huge improvements, new content, and long-awaited fixes. Treyarch Studios and Raven Software have dropped the official Season 1 patch notes, and there’s a lot to unpack.

🗺️ New Content & Full Integration

Season 1 arrives December 4 at 9 AM PT
Update sizes vary by platform — 16 GB to 30 GB on average
Pre-load available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Battle.net
(Steam download goes live when Season 1 releases)

The update marks a major milestone:
All Black Ops 7 operators and weapons will now be fully usable in Warzone.

That means:

Shared progression between both games
Previously leveled weapons will carry over instantly
Armory builds and unlocks remain synced

This is the most significant step yet toward a fully unified Call of Duty ecosystem.

🔫 Weapon Changes & Aim Assist Tuning

Raven Software has made extensive combat balance updates for Warzone — particularly around input fairness.

Key changes include:

Short- and long-range Aim Assist strength tuning
Refined activation rules to ensure more consistent tracking
Better balancing between Controller and Keyboard/Mouse players

These are some of the most impactful controller updates Warzone has seen in a while, and players should immediately feel the difference in gunfights.

🏃 Movement Improvements

Traversal has been another big priority for Season 1. Raven wants gameplay to feel more fluid, smoother, and aligned with natural pacing.

Major adjustments:

Tactical Sprint removed as a base ability
→ Now part of the Sprinter Perk
Increased base sprint speed to compensate
More responsive animation transitions
Improved map flow and momentum during engagements

Expect gameplay to feel faster but also more under your control.

🎯 Matchmaking Updates (SBMM Changes)

Season 1 is shaking up matchmaking in both titles:

In Warzone:

Open Matchmaking is being added to all non-Casual playlists
Skill is minimally factored into lobbies
Priority shifts toward connection quality
Players will encounter a wide mix of skill levels again

This is a major adjustment for the community and could drastically change the feel of Warzone matches.

In Black Ops 7:

Increased interest in Standard Moshpit
Playlist is being moved into the Featured tab
Continues to use skill-based matchmaking
Better category placement for players seeking similarly skilled lobbies

Treyarch is leaning into player-preferred modes to ensure people can choose the matchmaking experience they want.

🛠️ A Season Packed with Fixes & Improvements

Alongside the headline changes, Season 1 also includes:

Hundreds of bug fixes
UI and menu polish
Weapon balance passes across both titles
New multiplayer maps and modes
Backend performance upgrades

It’s clear this update is designed not only to expand content, but to rebuild gameplay fundamentals where needed.

🧠 Final Thoughts

Season 1 isn’t just a content drop — it’s a foundation-setting update for the year ahead. With weapon integration, better movement, and huge matchmaking changes, both Black Ops 7 and Warzone are entering a fresher, more connected era of Call of Duty.

If you’re jumping in today, be sure to preload if possible and get ready for one of the biggest shifts the series has seen in years.