The battle for supremacy rages on with the upcoming Season 5 Reloaded mid-season update. It’s a jam-packed content drop with Season 5 Reloaded, which welcomes Ink House, another vivid cel-shaded reimagining of a fan-favorite map. Plus, pair strategy, skill, and play in four new and returning Game Modes in Cyber Attack, Fishfection, Paintball, and Defuse or Destroy. In Modern Warfare® Zombies, the time has come to complete the final story mission with a new Dark Aether Rift and three new Schematics.
In Call of Duty®: Warzone™, head to Rebirth Island and get to looting for the return of Supreme Resurgence! Elite Contracts will put your skills to the test – but with higher risk, comes higher reward.
Battle face to face with two new weapons, the Spear and the Torque 35 compound bow. Get into new weekly events and challenges, and explore new store offerings with The Crow, Ghost Punk, and Call of Duty League Playmaker Pack.
Keep up the championship fight when the Season 5 Reloaded mid-season update launches on August 21st at 9AM PT across all platforms. Visit the Call of Duty Blog for all official comms and announcements.
New Multiplayer Map: Ink House
New Cel-Shaded 6v6 variant. Step into the Ink House, a vivid reimagining of Stash House featuring an inked in look with bright colors and bold outlines.
Ink House [6v6]
New [Variant], Core, 6v6, Small Sized
Deploy to a cel-shaded variant of Stash House where the colors pop in high contrast to the sharp outlines of the central home and its surroundings. Relish in the animated sheen of this chaotic map while staying on your toes and keeping your head on a swivel. This variant may be pleasing to the eye, but danger still lurks around every corner.
Need a refresher on the small map? Check out the interactive Tac-Map and full guide to Stash House here.
New & Returning Game Modes
New and Returning Game Modes. Detonate the enemy data center in Cyber Attack, play cats versus fish in Fishfection, splatter enemies in Paintball, and start the match with the bomb already ticking in Defuse or Destroy.
Cyber Attack
Locate the EMP device and disable the enemy data center. First introduced in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019), Cyber Attack makes its Modern Warfare III debut in Season 5 Reloaded.
In this no-respawn game mode, both teams battle for control of a centrally placed EMP device. Retrieve the device and then plant it at the enemy’s data center. If a player on the other team ends up with the device in hand, they can then plant it at the opposite data center. The device carrier gets extra intel via radar pings, and players can revive fallen teammates. Teams switch sides every two rounds, and the first team to win five rounds wins the match.
Fishfection
In place of humans versus infected, this variant of the fan-favorite party mode pits cats against fish. Cats are equipped with the new Torque 35 compound bow and the Spear. Fish Operators must find a way to dispose of their feline enemies, thus turning them to their own side. Infect all the cats or survive the time limit to win.
Paintball
Splatter your foes in this ‘friendly’ game of Paintball where Operators are eliminated after taking a single hit. The action remains heated throughout, however, as players compete across respawn modes Hardpoint and Domination across different maps including the cel-shaded Toonoxide and Celship.
Defuse or Destroy
The clock is ticking; act fast! This round-based objective mode challenges teams to take turns attacking and defending bomb sites, but there’s an important difference compared to Search & Destroy. Each round begins with the bomb already planted in one of two possible locations. Defend the site until it detonates or defuse it before the timer runs out.
The Final Battle: Zombies
The Final Battle. Head into a gravity-defying Dark Aether in the final Zombies story mission including Aetherium launch pads and the ultimate boss battle.
New Dark Aether Rift
Complete the final mission and unlock a new replayable Dark Aether Rift. Brave the challenge within for powerful rewards.
New Schematics
Face the horde with three new schematics, including the Disciple Bottle, Grenade Bandolier, and a stash increase to carry more loot.
Descend into the Dark Aether one last time alongside Dr. Jansen and Ravenov. Sever the connection between Ava and the Entity to stop the Dark Aether from seeping into the Exclusion Zone. Traverse the new area using Aetherium launch pads while fighting off enemies and initiating the final boss battle.
Operators who complete the narrative driven final Story Mission will be rewarded with a cinematic conclusion, as well as the first piece needed to access the new Dark Aether Rift.
New Repeatable Dark Aether Rift
Seek out the remaining pieces to access the repeatable Rift and face the challenges within to earn powerful rewards including permanent unlocks.
Improve Your Chances
Improve your chances against the dangers ahead by unlocking three new schematics:
Keep your eyes peeled for new secrets as well. Even in this dire hour, it pays to seek out the hidden.
Supreme Resurgence
Only the best armaments will do in Supreme Resurgence, the popular Call of Duty: Warzone game mode returning in Season 5 Reloaded.
In this Resurgence variant, the island is filled with incredible ground loot including powerful meta-inspired Weapon Blueprints featuring a variety of camos. In exchange for access to these weapons, the price of Loadouts is increased, so get looting fast.
The Resurgence timer also takes longer to complete, but actions taken by the remaining teammates will reduce the count more quickly. When a squad member goes down, get out there and engage the enemy to hurry your ally’s return to the field.
Win your first match of Supreme Resurgence to earn a permanent unlock: the “Spilled Beans” Weapon Camo.
Elite Contracts
Pump up the difficulty and the rewards of your typical Contract with the introduction of Elite Contracts. On activation, squads must complete the given task in a smaller amount of time, except for the Most Wanted Contract where more time is added.
Complete the challenge to earn an Elite cache drop providing Bonus XP, Cash, and one of the following: the Foresight Killstreak, a [Redacted] weapon, the Specialist Perk Package, or an Advanced UAV.
Recon Flyover
Prepare for two waves of Advanced UAVs during the Recon Flyover Public Event, targeting the most populated areas on the map. Scanned Operators will appear as red player arrows showing the direction they are facing. The range of the Advanced UAVs is displayed with a red circle on the mini-map, so get out of range fast if you don’t want your position exposed for all to see. In the meantime, hunt down those scanned enemies.
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile
Power Up in Arcade Hype. Kick it old school in Battle Royale with this retro inspired mode that has you seeking out special power-ups in this arcade-inspired variant on Resurgence.
8-Bit Team Deathmatch. Deploy to the pixel-art inspired Bitvela Multiplayer map as pixelated Task Force 141 Operators. Earn extra points as your head grows larger after eliminated foes!
New Features and Events: Pick up Arcade Coins to earn additional EP in the new mid-season Events!
Enter a retro arcade in Season 5 Reloaded of Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile. The mid-season update brings new Battle Royale and Team Deathmatch modes plus new weekly events, mobile original Store offerings, and more.
Arcade Hype (Battle Royale, Limited-Time Mode)
Feeling nostalgic? Drop back into Rebirth Island and spend your cash at the arcade machines to earn random power-ups that can give you unlimited ammo, increased fire rate, stronger armor, and more. All players will also be given enhanced jumping abilities. This mode will go live in the second half of Season 5 Reloaded.
8-Bit Team Deathmatch (Limited-Time Mode)
In this wild take on Team Deathmatch, players deploy as pixelated versions of Task Force 141 to Bitvela, featuring a pixel-art inspired environment in a vibrant recreation of the classic map Favela.
Plus eliminating enemies inflates your own Operator’s head from small to medium and then large. While this makes you an easier target, it also grants objective bonuses! The larger your Operator’s head, the more points you’ll earn for eliminating enemies. Get eliminated and your Operator’s head will reset back to small.
Drop into this new mode right on launch and be sure to try it out while it is live for the first half of Season 5 Reloaded.
Pick Up Arcade Coins for Extra EP
Seek out Arcade Coins in your Battle Royale matches to earn additional Event Points (EP) so you can unlock rewards faster. Just pick the coins up as they randomly spawn on both Verdansk and Rebirth Island.
New mid-season Events include:
New Events
Akuma Attack
Activation Dates: August 22 to August 28
Featured Reward: Weapon Blueprint, TYR - Demonforger
Cyber Crash
Activation Dates: August 29 to September 4
Featured Reward: Weapon Blueprint, BAS-P – Dead Silence
Mecha Event
Activation Dates: September 5 to September 11
Featured Reward: Weapon Blueprint, Sidewinder – Second Gear
Tenshi Rise
Activation Dates: September 12 to September 18
Featured Reward: Operator, Kleo – Dispersion
Updated: The Keep
Get the chance to earn new mid-season premium rewards arriving in The Keep including Serenity Savior, Radiant Crusader, Titan Alloy, and Gilded Devil.
New Weapons
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will synchronize with Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone for the Season 5 Reloaded update, sharing the same Battle Pass, BlackCell, weapon progression, and rewards including most of the Bundles across all three games.
Spear (Melee)
“Channel your inner spartan with this razor-sharp, serrated spear. This weapons boosts melee reach and can be thrown at enemies.”
Head into battle with three throwable Spears that additionally offer extra range when fighting in close quarters. Retrieve your thrown Spears to keep up the attack and utilize their rapid piercing strikes when engaged in melee combat.
The Spear introduces the new Color Wave and Glitch base Weapon Camos, accessible by completing Spear-specific in-game challenges.
How to Unlock the Base Weapon: Via a new mid-season Sector in the Season 5 Battle Pass.
Torque 35 (Launcher)
“A combat-ready compound bow with a 60lbs draw weight capable of taking down large prey. Certain types of arrows are retrievable after being fired.”
Take aim and hit the target with this compound bow providing customizable arrows and a red dot sight for improved target acquisition. The modern build features fast handling for quick follow-up shots with the option to fire from the hip when you need to shoot an arrow fast. The longer you hold the bowstring, the greater the strength of your shots.
The Torque 35 introduces the new The Last Post and Forum Chaser base Weapon Camos, accessible by completing Torque 35-specific in-game challenges.
How to Unlock the Base Weapon: Via a mid-season Weekly Challenge.
New Store Offerings
Along with the Horseman Leviathan Tracer Pack, Scumbag Cat Tracer Pack, Beast Batallion: Drac Tracer Pack, and the SlowMo Tracer Pack (pictured above), this mid-season update sees the shadowy arrival of The Crow, plus the rebellious Ghost Punk Pro Tracer Pack, and a royal Call of Duty League Playmaker Pack.
The Crow
True love never dies, and neither does the will to win. Intimidate your enemies by donning “The Crow” Operator Skin with his signature trench coat and inky face markings or opt for the “Mono-Crowmatic” Operator Skin for an eerie black and white look instead. Deliver revenge with the “Wrong Made Right” Finishing Move and two Weapon Blueprints, the “Inked Vengeance” Kastov 762 Assault Rifle and “Hollow Gaze” Lockwood 680 Shotgun.
Continue the quest for retribution with the “Vengeance Unleashed” Calling Card, “Brilliantly Broken” or “Dead Man Walking” Loading Screen, “Put the Wrong Things Right” and “Inked Pair” Large Decal, “Black Blood” Emblem, and “Katana” Weapon Charm.
Ghost Punk Pro
It’s time to shred! Jam in punk rock style with a bright red mohawk, studded denim vest, and patchwork plaid pants with the “Ghost Punk” Operator Skin. Take two punchy Weapon Blueprints “The Anarchist” BAL-27 Assault Rifle and the “Nonconformity” M4 Assault Rifle into battle.
It’s all attitude with the “P*** Off” Animated Calling Card, “No Future” Animated Emblem, “Watcha’ Lookin’ At, Punk?” Emblem, and “Not Dead Yet” Weapon Charm. Plus, show off your Task 141 pride with the “Another Publicity Stunt” Loading Screen. This Bundle also includes 2400 COD Points to spend towards your next Battle Pass or Store purchase.
Call of Duty League Playmaker Pack
Get suited up for Call of Duty League with the Playmaker Pack, featuring the golden “Royal Blooded” Operator Skin, already crowned and ready for victory. Included are three vibrant Weapon Blueprints, including the “Water Gun” Bruen MK9 LMG, “Radioactive” Striker 9 SMG, and “Aurora” MTZ-556 Assault Rifle.
Show off with the “Dropping in Hot” and “Baited” Animated Calling Cards, “Gulag Pro” Sticker, and “Res Pls” Emblem. Plus, a 1 Hour Double Player XP and 1 Hour Double Weapon XP are included.
Plus don’t miss out on additional Season 5 Reloaded bundles with Beast Batallion: Net Devil, the Eyes Up Tracer Pack, Echo Endo Firefly Tracer Pack, and more. Prepare for paintball battle with the Splatter Tactics bundle or alternatively, ready to hunt with the Wildlife Wanted: Swan Song Tracer Pack.
New Weekly Challenges & Events
Check the in-game Weekly Challenges throughout the mid-season to view the new rewards coming in Season 5 Reloaded, including new Aftermarket Parts plus the “Chainbreaker” Weapon Camo earned for completing all eight Weekly Challenges.
Wildlife Most Wanted
Activation Dates: August 21 to August 28
Rewards: 10
Unleash your inner animal! Earn an additional XP boost by equipping Operator Skins from the following wildlife-themed Bundles: Wildlife Wanted: Rubber Duck, Wildlife Wanted: CODFish Mastercraft, Tracer Pack: SlowMo, Wildlife Wanted: Homie Pidgeon, and Tracer Pack: Alpackin’ Heat. Play and earn XP to unlock rewards.
Emotional Overdrive (September 12 to September 18)
Rewards: 10
Don’t rage quit just yet! Earn XP in-game to unlock rewards. Use any of the Operator Skins from the Tracer Pack: Emoting Ultra Skin Bundle for a boost.
C.O.D.E. Bowl V
The Call of Duty Endowment is proud to celebrate five years of C.O.D.E. Bowl and 15 years of veteran impact.
C.O.D.E. Bowl V presented by USAA is back on August 28, 2024, following Call of Duty: Next on the Official Call of Duty Twitch® Channel or Call of Duty YouTube® Channel! Watch U.S., U.K., and Canadian esports teams compete for the iconic C.O.D.E. Bowl trophy. And stay tuned to see who takes home the second-ever Monster Energy MVP Award!
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta
Starting on August 30, progress the Season 5 Battle Pass when you play the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta. All players will earn Battle Pass XP while playing the Black Ops 6 Beta, so you can try out the new game releasing this fall while still progressing through the Battle Pass tiers in Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone.
Looking Ahead
Modern Warfare III offers one of the greatest collections of Multiplayer maps ever assembled, including modernized versions of all 16 launch maps from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009), plus the introduction of an all-new open-world Zombies and a campaign that finds Task Force 141 facing off against the ultimate threat.
Stay frosty.
