Black Ops 6 & Warzone Season 3 Release Date & Time

The climactic Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 2 saw the arrival of heaps of content to enjoy, from the return of fan-favorite maps like Grind for Multiplayer to the debut of The Tomb for Zombies. Additional armaments also arrived with both the launch and mid-season updates, each shaping the meta for the seasons to come.

However, while players may still be grinding through everything Season 2 has to offer, its final days are approaching, paving the way for Season 3. Despite a short delay, Season 3 is on its way, and Treyarch has revealed details about its exact release date and time on their official Call of Duty Blog. Here’s when players can expect Season 3 to release for Black Ops 6 and Warzone, along with what to expect.

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When Does Black Ops 6 & Warzone Season 3 Release?

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Season 3 for Black Ops 6 and Warzone officially releases on Wednesday, April 2, at 9 AM PT across Battle.net, Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Ahead of the release, both Battle.net and console players will also be able to pre-download the content for Season 3, allowing them to jump in straight away on April 2.

A free trial for Black Ops 6 Multiplayer and Zombies will also commence as soon as Season 3 starts, and will run for a full 24 hours, ending on April 3, 9 AM PT. For those looking for the exact release date and time for their region, here is a quick breakdown of when to expect Season 3 to begin:

Time Zone	Release Time & Date
CT (Central Time)	11:00 AM, April 2
ET (Eastern Time)	12:00 PM, April 2
BRT (Brasilia Time)	1:00 PM, April 2
BST (British Summer Time)	5:00 PM, April 2
CEST (Central European Summer Time)	6:00 PM, April 2
SAST (South Africa Standard Time)	6:00 PM, April 2
GST (Gulf Standard Time)	8:00 PM, April 2
KST (Korea Standard Time)	1:00 AM, April 3
JST (Japan Standard Time)	1:00 AM, April 3
AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)	3:00 AM, April 3

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What To Expect For Season 3 Of Black Ops 6 & Warzone

The Return Of Verdansk

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One of the most anticipated content drops for Season 3 is the launch of Verdansk, which will release on Thursday, April 3, at 9 AM PT for Battle.net, Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Warzone will officially go offline for 24 hours at the launch of Black Ops 6’s Season 3 content on April 2, in preparation for Verdansk’s return. During this window, players who log into Warzone during Season 3 will unlock the Kilo 141 Assault Rifle to use in all modes.

Multiplayer Maps & Modes

Firing Range in Black Ops 6 — via Treyarch/Call of Duty

Season 3 of Black Ops 6 introduces a lineup of new Multiplayer maps, immersing players in intense battles across diverse locations, from Vietnam to the Gulf of Mexico. All maps support 6v6 gameplay, with smaller maps like Signal and Nomad also serving as Strike Maps.

While most of these maps will be available at launch, both Haven and Signal will debut with Season 3 Reloaded. Here is a breakdown of all the maps arriving throughout Season 3:

Barrage
Nomad
Haven
Signal
Firing Range
Blazetown (Nuketown variant)

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As for game modes, Treyarch and Call of Duty have confirmed that Sharpshooter will make its debut, serving as a Free-For-All mode where all players receive the same loadout, which changes every 45 seconds. Demolition also returns in Season 3, offering an objective-based mode where teams must attack or defend two bomb sites.

Additionally, Joint Operations will launch as part of the mid-season update, featuring a playlist with various game mode variants, each with altered rules such as low gravity, increased health, and more.

Shattered Veil Zombies Map

Shattered Veil in Black Ops 6 — via Treyarch/Call of Duty

Shattered Veil arrives with the launch of Season 3 on April 2, 9 AM PT, sending players to a mansion deep within the heart of Liberty Falls. Players can take on new foes, progress through the main Easter Egg quest at launch, and get their hands on Double Tap (Perk), along with acquiring returning Wonder Weapons like the Raygun Mk2 and the Wunderwaffe DG-2.

If players want to ramp up the tension, Cranked from Black Ops Cold War also returns as an LTM, now taking the form of Team Cranked.

Additional Weapons & Loadout Options

CR-56 AMAX in Warzone — via Treyarch/Call of Duty

Season 3 marks the arrival of additional weapons, each of which can be acquired either through the Battle Pass or during special events throughout the season. Here is a quick breakdown of all the weapons arriving with Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 3:

Kilo 141 (Assault Rifle): Unlocked for free by downloading and loading into Warzone during Season 3.
CR-56 AMAX (Assault Rifle): Earned for free on Page 6 of the Season 3 Battle Pass.
HDR (Sniper Rifle): Earned for free on Page 3 of the Season 3 Battle Pass.
Ladra (Submachine Gun): Arriving with a Mid-Season Event.
Kali Sticks (Melee Weapon): Unlocked through the Return To Verdansk Event.
Nail Gun (Special Weapon): Unlocked through the Black Ops Tribute Event.

Season 3 will also see the arrival of additional loadout options, from the return of the Grau 5.56 as a conversion kit to additional Perks and Scorestreaks. Here is a quick breakdown of all the additional loadout options arriving throughout Season 3:

SWAT 5.56 Grau Conversion: Earned for free on Page 5 of the Season 3 Battle Pass.
C9 10mm Auto 30-Round Mags: Unlocked through the Black Ops Tribute Event.
Goblin Mk2 7.62 Mini-Rocket Conversion: Unlocked during Season 3 Reloaded.
Monolithic Suppressor: Unlocked for free through the Season 3 Battle Pass.
Death Machine (Scorestreak): Unlocked through the Black Ops Tribute Event.
Close Shave (Multiplayer Perk): Unlocked through the Black Ops Tribute Event.
Vendetta (Perk): Arriving with Season 3 Reloaded.

In-Game Events & Rewards

Return To Verdansk Event for Warzone — via Treyarch/Call of Duty

Kicking off the final piece of content for Season 3 is the debut of various in-game events for both Black Ops 6 and Warzone, each of which will arrive throughout Season 3. Each event yields its own unique rewards, from returning operators like Domino to additional weapons like the Kali Sticks. Here is a rundown of every event debuting throughout Season 3, along with when to expect them:

Return To Verdansk: Begins April 3 and ends April 15.
Black Ops Tribute: Begins April 17 and ends May 1.
Blaze of Glory: Arriving during Season 3 Reloaded.
Call of Duty Endowment: Got Your Six: Arriving during Season 3 Reloaded.

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