Call of Duty — Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone - Season 3

Declassified, Unleashed: Black Ops Season 03 is Here!

The Story So Far

In their next move against The Guild, Karma sends in Cole “Javelin” Donovan. Dropping from international airspace toward a Guild facility over the Arctic Circle, Javelin expertly neutralizes the enemy threats… until Victoria Atwood enters the fray, flanked by her autonomous Rhinos. Little does she know, Javelin has already completed his objective with the help of Karma, hacking into The Guild’s system using the C-Link to take their lethal technology into his own hands.

Season 03 Roadmap

The Season 03 Roadmap showcases another stacked season of content across Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty®: Warzone™, with nine new and returning Multiplayer Maps, new Zombies content on day one and a new Round-Based Zombies map at mid-season, a lengthy new Operation across Endgame (now free-to-play for a limited time), a massive new Verdansk Point of Interest in Call of Duty: Warzone, six new weapons, and much more!

Season 03 is lifting off. Don’t miss out on this massive update packed with free and premium content arriving when Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 03 goes live on Thursday, April 2 at 9AM PT.

Endgame Content

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FREE TO PLAY: ENDGAME CONTENT SUMMARY

Endgame Goes Free to Play: With Season 03, Endgame goes Free to Play for everyone for a limited time! Invite your squad to join the action, with free players starting as one of the four JSOC Operators from Specter One. Also expect adjustments to Loadouts and loss rules that better fit the evolving dynamics in Endgame Avalon.

Introducing Operations: Time to go to work. Operations are deploying to Avalon to give your violence a tactical framework, starting with Operation Poison Pill.

**New Skill Track, Two Abilities: **At launch, summon attack drones and turn enemies into allies with the new Warband Skill Track and hurl a ricocheting projectile with the Aether Blade Ability. Later in the season, unlock the Thermal Spike Ability as a Weekly Challenge reward.

Endgame Goes Free to Play (Launch)

Calling all Operators! Season 03 marks the beginning of Endgame as a free to play game mode for a limited time, accessible from the main Call of Duty menu and within Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops 7. Invite your squad and recruit other players into the action. As a co-operative PvE mode, Endgame is the perfect entry for newcomers and returning _Black Ops _veterans alike.

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Bringing Avalon to Call of Duty: Warzone through Black Ops Royale, players were introduced a new way to engage with the Black Ops universe. Now, for a limited time, Endgame is also coming to Call of Duty: Warzone!

For newcomers, Endgame is a co-op PvE experience focused on squad-based runs, boss encounters, and repeatable challenges. Players push through combat spaces together, taking on increasingly difficult encounters across each run. Progression systems like Exotic weapons and Nightmare skills unlock through gameplay and expand your options over time, adding depth as you continue playing.

Players can earn XP, complete challenges, and unlock rewards tied to ongoing seasonal updates.

For a limited time, the full Endgame experience (not including the Co-Op Campaign) is available directly within Call of Duty: Warzone.

Endgame Season 03 Content Overview

As Season 03 adds further challenges and rewards across Avalon, including the introduction of Operation Poison Pill, now’s the time to grow the ranks and push the attack. Players will continue to progress and earn XP as normal while playing Endgame, tied into the same leveling journey across all four modes.

By default, players who do not own _Black Ops _7 will begin their Endgame journey with four Operators to choose from: Mason, Anderson, 50/50, and Samuels.

Loadout Updates

Starting in Season 03, Endgame Loadouts will be individually assigned to each Operator, so that each separate Endgame Operator has their own Loadout including Weapons, Field Acquisitions, and Equipment. Operators who exfil with a Scorestreak or Self Revive will also save those items for the next deployment. This change provides more customization options, as players can now find and equip a unique Exotic Weapon for every Operator and craft builds that are unique for each fighter.

For players who have already experienced Endgame, your existing Loadout will automatically be assigned to your active Operator. All other Operators will start with a default Loadout.

**Reset Combat Rating: **Players may optionally reset an Operator's Combat Rating to 0 if they want to start fresh with a new Operator Build. This will not affect the Operator's Loadout, as Weapons, Equipment and rarity are preserved. Note that resetting the Combat Rating will also discard Exotic and Nightmare skills.

**Reset Skill Track: **Once you’ve fully progressed an Operator’s Combat Rating by unlocking all Power Upgrades and Skills, you may choose to reset one of your Skill Tracks. Resetting a Skill Track removes all associated Skills and reduces the Operator’s Combat Rating by 16 to reflect the lost power.

The next time you increase your Power, you’ll be offered two new Skill Tracks to choose from, giving you greater flexibility to shape an Operator build that better fits your playstyle.

Updated Loss Rules

As Endgame content becomes more dangerous with Glitches, Guild Strikes, and Nightmare Difficulty zones, the loss rules have been updated to limit how much Combat Rating (CR) players can lose from Skills and Power Upgrades.

If a player or squad is wiped, the total Combat Rating lost from earned Skills and Power Upgrades is capped at 15 CR. This means players can lose no more than 15 CR of progression per wipe.

Nightmare Skills and Exotic Skills are still fully lost, and the player’s Loadout is reset. Because these Skills contribute to total Combat Rating, their removal will also reduce CR accordingly.

Introducing Operation Poison Pill (Launch)

Season 03 ups the ante and introduces Operations into Endgame, kicking things off with Operation Poison Pill. Operations run on a series of strict objectives designed to be cleared across multiple matches. Secure rewards for every objective you complete and systematically power up your Operator for the fight ahead. Clear the final objective to finish the job and unlock direct access to the new Link Forger Glitch Fracture. Operation rewards include a new Weapon Blueprint, Emblem, Double XP Token, Loading Screen, and other rewards, including the new Restore Token consumable item, described below.

You’ll want to do your best to keep your Operator in top shape throughout the Operation, especially if you want to remain on track to earn the final rewards (see below), including an animated Weapon Camo.

Enter the Link Forger Glitch, Earn Rewards

Complete Operation steps to earn valuable rewards, power up, and discover the location of the Link Forger Glitch Fracture, in which you and your squad will battle through relentless waves of enemies in a Nightmare Difficulty arena.

New for Operation Poison Pill are completion Camos for earning the Glitch Skins. Defeat the Link Forger Glitch Boss with Grimm, Mason, or Anderson to get their unique “Override” Operator Skin.

Skin Completion Camos:

· Earn 1 “Override” Skin to get the “Blighted” Weapon Camo.

· Earn all 3 “Override” Skins to get the “Virulent” Animated Weapon Camo.

Operation Poison Pill Rewards

· “Poison Pill” Weapon Charm and 1,000 XP

· Restore Token and 1,000 XP

· 1 Hour Double Player XP Token and 1,000 XP

· “Node Husk” Emblem and 2,500 XP

· 1 Hour Double Battle Pass XP Token and 2,500 XP

· “Toxic Entry” Large Decal and 2,500 XP

· 1 Hour Double Weapon XP Token and 5,000 XP

· “Thorned Muzzle” Loading Screen and 5,000 XP

· “Looking Good!” Emote and 5,000 XP

· “Venomous Override” AAROW 109 Launcher Weapon Blueprint, “Fractal Death” Animated Calling Card, and 7,500 XP

Restore Tokens

Operator down? With a Restore Token in hand players can choose to activate the consumable item to restore all lost progress, including your Operator’s Skills and current Loadout. The Operation isn’t the only means of earning Restore Tokens; keep an eye out for more chances to acquire this highly valuable item.

New Warband Skill Track and Abilities

Get airborne superiority from attack drones, reinforcements via converted enemies, and other powerful Skills in the new Warband Skill Track, and dispose of enemy forces with the new Aether Blade and Thermal Spike abilities.

Skill Track: Warband (Launch)

Summon powerful allies and turn the tide of battle by amplifying their impact on the battleground.

**Plague: **Eliminated enemies can explode and convert nearby enemies into allies.

**Wirehand: **Eliminations have a chance to spawn an attack drone.

**Smuggler: **Chance to instantly replenish used Equipment and Scorestreaks.

**Bloodrunner: **Gain a damage bonus for rapid multi-kills — ends if momentum stops.

**Healthhounds: **Damage and eliminations from summoned allies restore a portion of health.

**Steelhand (Special Skill): **Picked up armor auto-equips automatically.

New Minor Ability: Aether Blade (Launch)

Aether infused throwing knife that hunts down targets. Hit five with one toss to recover a portion of its charge.

New Major Ability: Thermal Spike (Mid-Season)

Emit a powerful blast of flames that incinerate enemies. Flames persist in the area for a short duration.

Black Ops 7: Multiplayer Content

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MULTIPLAYER CONTENT SUMMARY

Multiplayer Maps: At launch, experience new maps Beacon and Abyss, drop into the Mission: Trident Skirmish map, and play remasters of Plaza and Gridlock. Keep up the momentum in the Mid-Season with the new Onsen map plus a remastered Summit and the return of Hacienda.

Multiplayer Modes: Demolition makes its _Black Ops 7 _debut at launch, joined shortly afterward by Aim High and Snipers Only. In the Mid-Season, test your parkour skills in the new Freerun mode, turn up the temperature in Heat Wave Havoc, and then chill out with some Freeze Tag.

Additional Loadout Content: Fry your foes and lockdown areas with the new Ion Core Scorestreak, dealing pulsing radioactive damage in a radius that penetrates walls. Upgrade this devastating weapon with the Plutonium Core or Chemical Catalyst Overclocks.

**Black Ops 7 Ranked Play: **Get wins, climb the Ranks, and prove your mettle in the next season of Multiplayer Ranked Play, bringing new rewards to those worthy of the challenge.

Multiplayer Maps

Beacon (Launch)

Brand-New, 6v6, Medium-Sized

Deploy to the frozen terrain of Beacon, a remote Guild facility blanketed in snow. A destroyed helicopter lies in flaming ruins just outside the map’s border and crates labeled with “Skyveil Array” fill the entrance, offering substantial cover while moving toward the facility.

Inside, hunt down targets within the Housing unit, Monitoring Station, and Storage shed. Watch out for enemies positioned around the central Bridge and take long shots across the distant Tundra. This mid-sized map combines a variety of sightlines, so there’s no wrong approach. Bundle up, head out, and keep warm with aggressive tactics to overwhelm the enemy forces.

Abyss (Launch)

Brand-New, 6v6/2v2, Small-Sized

From the Engine to the Torpedo Bay, battle through the confined quarters of a submarine, trading shots along narrow corridors with just enough room to outmaneuver your opponents. Keep a keen eye out for rope Ascenders placed throughout the sub, giving access to the Forward and Aft Decks up top to push for the flank... but be mindful of players at the top of the Sail who have views of the upper decks.

In the interior time your movements through tight spaces while seeking out vantage points throughout, such as the upper walkway in the Forward and Aft Silos. When on the same level as your opponent, dodge and weave amongst the boat’s various obstacles to outmaneuver your foe using any means possible.

Plaza (Launch)

Remaster, 6v6, Medium-Sized

First introduced in Black Ops 2, Plaza has been beautifully remastered for the first time since 2012. With the addition of Wall Jumping and Black Ops 7’s unique arsenal, this is Plaza like you’ve never experienced it before.

Battle across the outer Mall and through the Concourse as fireworks burst in the night sky. In the center, engage in fierce fights over the iconic stairwell, rising to an upper platform on both sides, grenades flying as Operators seek to damage enemies on the other side. Explore the luxurious interior locations of the Colossus Resort, including the popular Luna Nightclub alongside high-end shops, the extravagant Red Bar, and other staples of the rich life at sea.

Gridlock (Launch)

Remaster, 6v6, Medium-Sized

Traffic grinds to a halt in the remastered Gridlock, first introduced in Black Ops 4. An explosive heist has left the freeway in shambles over a Japanese city. Battle among overturned vehicles and through the rubble, the remnants of the attack flown across the various shops and Promenade.

Fight through the Garden and Terrace bookending the bath house, or take to the long sightlines down the Street, a delivery truck on either end providing excellent views all around. For a more covered view, head into the Restaurant, offering killer vantage points from multiple angles.

Mission: Trident (Launch)

Brand-New Skirmish Map, 20v20

Season 03 continues to up the map offering in the 20v20 Skirmish mode with Mission: Trident. The Old Arsenal Avalon point of interest is the latest area of operations, with patrol boats assisting in navigating the waterways and shoreline through harbor warehouses and numerous medieval fortifications.

Seek the helipad on the high ground atop a section of an old cruise liner, with a surprisingly opulent interior. Then watch for rooftop snipers across the long sightlines, ramped bridges, and other thoroughfares.

Onsen (Mid-Season)

Brand-New, 6v6/2v2, Small-Sized

Head out to the Japanese hot springs in Onsen, but don’t get too relaxed. This spa offers a number of places to cool down, though the central steam bath is where the action is likely to heat up, especially as it offers the perfect cover for incoming attacks.

Weave past the oni statue on your way to set up heightened cover positions along the main structure, with outbuildings either side of the steam bath.

Summit (Mid-Season)

Remastered, 6v6, Medium-Sized

Summit makes its triumphant return in Black Ops 7! First seen in the original Black Ops, this classic mid-sized map brings Operators to a research facility perched high on the snowy mountains. Wall Jump through tight interior labs, catwalks, and a central control room surrounded by exterior routes and a dangerous cliffside.

Its balanced three-lane layout supports fast engagements, flanking paths, and vertical sightlines, now explorable through the updated Black Ops 7 movement system.

Hacienda (Mid-Season)

Returning, 6v6, Medium-Sized

The luxurious vineyard estate returns from Black Ops 6, now with additional maneuvering points via Wall Jumps. Battle through the grand central villa, weave between vineyard paths, and push through the garage and courtyard as firefights erupt across the property.

With a classic three-lane layout blending tight interior fights and open exterior sightlines, Hacienda delivers fast, tactical engagements in one of the most stylish battlegrounds in the Black Ops series.

Ascent (Mid-Season)

New Special Map, Freerun Mode

This brand-new special map has been created specifically for the Freerun mode. A bespoke obstacle map with vertigo-inducing

Call of Duty — Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone - Season 3 - Live Now

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone - Season 3 - Live Now