November 17, 2025
Warzone & Black Ops 7 Season 1: Release Date, Maps, Weapons, Zombies, and More Season 1 is shaping up to be the biggest post-launch update in Call of Duty history — here’s every confirmed detail so far
Call of Duty is gearing up for a massive shift as Warzone and Black Ops 7 prepare to enter Season 1, expected to go live on December 4, 2025. Although Activision has yet to confirm the date, the current Black Ops 6 Battle Pass timer lines up perfectly with a December 4 rollout.
Developers have already teased that Season 1 will be the largest post-launch content drop in Call of Duty history, spanning new maps, weapons, modes, Zombies content, and full Warzone integration. Here’s everything known so far.
📅 Season 1 Release Date Expectations
While not officially announced, all signs point to December 4, 2025, based on the remaining days in the BO6 Season 6 Battle Pass. Once that timer hits zero, Season 1 of Black Ops 7 — and Warzone’s new integration — should begin.
Activision traditionally syncs major seasonal updates across multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone, making this the most likely launch window.
🌍 Multiplayer Maps Coming in Season 1
Season 1 is set to introduce seven brand-new 6v6 maps, plus two Black Ops 2 remasters. Only a handful have been revealed so far, but the early lineup is stacked.
Confirmed New Maps
- Fate
Inspired by the Time and Fate mission from Black Ops 2, set in a Nicaraguan compound. - Odysseus
Based on the Black Ops 2 mission of the same name. - Utopia
Set in Australia inside a deserted Guild facility used for advanced Project Synapse experiments. - Yakei
Name confirmed, details not revealed yet.
Returning Remastered Maps
- Standoff
- Meltdown
Both classics have been modernized for Black Ops 7’s new movement systems.
🔫 New Weapons & Gameplay Additions
Black Ops 7 Season 1 will debut seven new weapons, with several fan favorites making a comeback.
Confirmed Returning Weapons
- Maddox AR (Black Ops 4 favorite)
- Crossbow
- Ballistic Knife
Other new weapons remain under wraps.
New Scorestreak
- Dead Eye Drone
Details are still hidden, but it’s expected to deliver high-damage precision or tracking capabilities.
🎮 Returning Game Modes
Several popular modes will make their return in Season 1:
- Sticks and Stones
- Prop Hunt
- Holiday LTMs (unannounced seasonal modes)
These limited-time modes usually rotate throughout the season.
🧟♂️ Black Ops 7 Zombies Season 1 Content
Zombies fans are also eating well this season. Season 1 introduces a major new map along with Survival-focused variants and returning upgrade systems.
New Zombies Map
- Astra Malorum
Described by developers as “out of this world.” A new main quest Easter Egg will accompany the map.
New Survival Maps
Two Survival maps based on Ashes of the Damned POIs:
- Exit 115 – launching at Season 1 start
- Cosmodrome – arriving mid-season
Returning Field Upgrades & Ammo Mods
From Black Ops 6:
- Mister Peeks Field Upgrade
- Frost Blast
- Light Mend Ammo Mod
New Augments will be added to expand build variety.
⚔️ Warzone Season 1 Integration
The biggest Warzone update in years is coming: full integration with Black Ops 7, starting with Season 1.
While gameplay details remain unrevealed, integration typically includes:
- Weapons merging into Warzone’s loot pool
- New progression systems
- Operator updates
- Gameplay tuning
- Map/event tie-ins
Expect Activision to reveal more as the release date approaches.
🔥 Final Thoughts
Warzone and Black Ops 7 Season 1 is shaping up to be a monster update — possibly the biggest the franchise has ever delivered. With new maps, reintroduced fan favorites, a massive Zombies expansion, fresh weaponry, and Warzone’s new era kicking off, December 4 is set to be a major day for Call of Duty fans.