COD Black Ops 6 Season 1 Reloaded: Everything You Need to Know

The first season of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 kicked off with a bang, and now that the dust has settled, the devs are preparing for the mid-season patch, or Season 1 Reloaded. If you're as excited as we are, keep reading as we break down everything we know so far about Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Reloaded.

COD Black Ops 6 Season 1 Reloaded Start Date & Time

The Black Ops 6 Season 1 Reloaded update is officially scheduled to launch on Thursday, December 5, at 9:00 AM PT (5:00 PM GMT). PC players, as usual, can preload the update in advance to ensure they're ready to dive in the moment the new content goes live.

It’s the season that keeps on giving. Season 01 Reloaded arrives on December 5 🎅

🧟‍♂️ Citadelle des Morts: brand-new Zombies map
🎁 CODMAS Limited Time Modes and festivities
🎄 3 Multiplayer Maps including Hacienda
🪂 Call of Duty Warzone Ranked Play: Battle Royale
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— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) December 3, 2024

This mid-season patch brings an array of exciting additions to both Black Ops 6 and Warzone. Players can look forward to new multiplayer maps, modes, weapons, and festive events, though the full details will only be revealed with the official patch notes; for now, you can see the pre-launch notes in full here.

Multiplayer Content in COD Black Ops 6 Season 1 Reloaded

Highlights for multiplayer include the return of the beloved Hacienda map, the introduction of Racket Strike focusing on the Luttazzi crime family, and the holiday-themed Nuketown Holiday. Two limited-time modes are also set to join the rotation: Ran-Snack, a quirky snack-inspired mode, and Infectious Holiday, which pits players against the undead.

New gameplay options include the Shrapnel Radar perk for detecting enemies on the minimap and the High Roller Wildcard, which allows a fourth Scorestreak.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 1 Reloaded Zombies Content

Zombies fans will find plenty to explore with the introduction of Citadelle des Morts, a dark medieval fortress in Avalon where players encounter a surprising ally and face waves of zombies. New gear includes four elemental Wonder Weapons, the Vulture Aid Perk-a-Cola, Light Mend Ammo Mod, and Tesla Storm Field Upgrade, along with fresh GobbleGums and other items.

Zombies will also feature new modes, such as Jingle Hells, a festive twist on Liberty Falls, a Directed Mode for Citadelle des Morts arriving later in the season, and a Zombies Training Course designed to help newcomers improve their skills.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 1 Reloaded Warzone Content

Warzone isn’t left behind, as it debuts BR Ranked Play, which lets players compete for ranks and exclusive rewards on the Urzikstan map.

Festive limited-time modes include Holiday Rush, a chaotic mode featuring snowball fights and loot-filled tree hotspots, and Slay Ride Resurgence, set in Urzikstan. A new perk, Reflexes, is also introduced, providing players with resistance against enemy traps.

COD Black Ops 6 Season 1 Reloaded: General Content & Events

Season 1 Reloaded adds three themed events that span all major game modes and get us into the CODMAS spirit. GobbleGum Mania which launches on December 5, offers rewards through Zombies-exclusive challenges. Merry Mayhem, running from December 5 to 19, features rewards tied to multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone, including the Maelstrom Shotgun, cosmetics, and gameplay upgrades like the Tesla Storm Field Upgrade.

Finally, Starting December 19, Archie’s Festival Frenzy tasks players with collecting “Jolly Archies” for a range of rewards, including the AMR Mod 4 sniper rifle. Later this season, a collaboration with Netflix’s Squid Game will introduce unique modes and challenges inspired by the series, with further details to be revealed closer to launch.

New weapons are also on the way, including the Maelstrom Shotgun, AMR Mod 4 Sniper Rifle, Cleaver Melee, and burst-fire attachments for the XM4 and Kompakt 92. For additional incentives, the BlackCell Loyalty program offers players a 10% Player and Weapon XP boost for every extra BlackCell purchase made after the first. New store bundles will also be available, providing plenty of customization options to keep things fresh.

With so much content on the horizon and a free week for Black Ops 6 approaching, this is the perfect time to jump in. Stay tuned for more updates as we cover every detail of Season 1 Reloaded to help you make the most of this exciting mid-season refresh.