The latest Call of Duty instalment has kicked off to a good start with players enjoying the updated DMZ mode, embarking on a new campaign, and arguing over TTK and SBMM, of course. We always want more, though, so if you - like me - are counting down to the release of MW4 Season 1, here's everything you need to know.
For the first half of Season 1, there are confirmed additions for DMZ and multiplayer, including new modes and events, new multiplayer maps, and a new location to visit in DMZ. So, for more details, here's the MW4 Season 1 roadmap so far. The new season of Warzone also arrives on the same day, so I've got the details for that below as well.
Warzone and MW4 Season 1 release date
The MW4 Season 1 release date is Friday, November 6, 2026, at 12AM ET / 5AM GMT, which is 9PM PT on Thursday, November 5, which is also when Warzone Season 1 drops.
This will be the first time that the latest game's Battle Pass becomes available, and, as such, there will be plenty of new weapons, blueprints, attachments, and operator skins to unlock. Of course there will also be new maps, modes, and events added as the season progresses, too. Here's the lowdown so far.
Don't forget that this is all only half the season as we barrel towards Season 1 Reloaded, and anything here that is labelled as 'in-season' is set to arrive after the Season 1 release date but before mid-season.
Season 1 content
This is all coming to MW4 in Season 1, for players of multiplayer, DMZ, and Warzone:
- New weapons and attachments
- CSG-35 SMG (Battle Pass reward)
- Cronen Osprey AR (Battle Pass reward)
- Jak 12 shotgun (in-season, event reward)
- ZLR Talonhawk melee weapon (in-season, event reward)
- Hyeon Auto Apex attachment (in-season, event reward)
- Kastov 545 Apex attachment (in-season, event reward)
- M16 Burst attachment (in-season, event reward)
- New Operators
- Blix (Battle Pass reward)
- Zero (Blackcell reward)
Across both multiplayer and DMZ, we'll see the addition of a few new weapons, APEX attachments, blueprints, operators, and more thanks to the game's first Battle Pass and this season's events, including Wager Watch. The one I'm looking forward to most is perhaps the new ZLR Talonhawk melee weapon, which appears as though it should give a bit more range than my trusty knife.
Some of these new guns may even find their way into our list of the best MW4 weapons, so keep an eye on it once the season launches.
As Warzone becomes integrated with Modern Warfare 4, these weapons also become available in the free-to-play battle royale. As ever, you'll be able to access the new battle pass via Warzone if that's the only game you play, and you can play entirely for free by collecting just the free rewards, but keep in mind that that probably won't include all the weapons above.
New multiplayer content
Here's everything we know is coming to MW4 multiplayer in Season 1 so far:
- New multiplayer maps
- Backstab (new)
- Canyon (new)
- Shoot House (returning)
- Overflow (new, in-season)
- Ministry (new, in-season)
- and more...
- New multiplayer modes
- Gauntlet 1v1
- Dropzone
- Grind
- New static Kill Block combo
- Wager Watch event
As ever, there's a lot of new content coming to multiplayer in Season 1, including some brand-new maps and a returning favorite from Modern Warfare 2 and 3: Shoot House. Perhaps the most interesting addition, though, is the Gauntlet 1v1 mode, which sees the Gauntlet 6v6 mode return from BO7, only this time in a thrilling 1v1 setup, presumably with much smaller maps.
New DMZ content
Here's what we know is coming to MW4 DMZ in Season 1 so far:
- New location
- X01
- New boss threats
- Tae-Hyun AKA 'Knuckle'
- Chol-Min AKA 'The Wrench'
- and more...
- Deep vault
- Additions to the 3D Printer
- Vendor (Blackcell only)
It may not seem like it, but there's a lot to get to grips with here, as a bunch of new navigation comes to the DMZ Forward Operating Base in the form of a vendor for Blackcell owners; Boss Boards, for keeping an eye on new bosses and any intel on them; a 3D printer, the use for which is still redacted at this point; and other ways to sort and perfect your loadout.
There are also new bosses and the new X01 location, which is teeming with incredibly tough opponents.
Season 1 brings even more chances to try and get that impressive MW4 Nuke killstreak, as well as the coolest MW4 mastery camos.
New Warzone content
While some of the content above, including weapons and operators, crosses over into Warzone, there's of course a load of new content coming exclusively to Warzone Season 1. Here's just a snapshot of what's on the way:
- New battle royale map: Hajin
- New Resurgence map: Zodiac
- Verdansk returns in-season
- Rebirth Island returns in-season
- Weather scenarios
- Interactable objects
- Rally Point mode
- Elite Perks
- Grabber Drone
- Zipline Launcher
- and more!
Warzone is getting perhaps one of its biggest overhauls yet with Season 1 as another brand-new main map is revealed, straight out of the MW4 campaign. That's not all, as there are new items, a new mode, a new resurgence map, and the feature I'm most excited about: weather scenarios.
If you're a big fan of Verdansk, as I know so many are, then fear not, as the fan-favorite map returns once again during the first half of Warzone Season 1, as does Rebirth Island. But who knows, the stunning Hajin could be your new favorite by then.
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