Black Ops 6 Season 1 is dropping this week, bringing the first major content update to the latest installment in the Call of Duty franchise. This season promises to be massive, with seven new weapons, a brand-new Warzone map, and a festive holiday-themed makeover for Nuketown.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Black Ops 6 Season 1 release date, time, and the exciting content coming your way.
When Does Black Ops 6 Season 1 Release?
Black Ops 6 Season 1 goes live on Thursday, November 14 at 12 PM EST across all platforms, as confirmed by an Activision blog post.
Here’s a breakdown of the release time in various time zones:
- 9 AM PST for the West Coast of North America
- 12 PM EST for the East Coast of North America
- 5 PM GMT for the U.K.
- 6 PM CET for west mainland Europe
- 2 AM JST on Nov. 15 in Japan
Black Ops 6 Season 1: New Content Breakdown
Season 1 is packed with fresh content for both Black Ops 6 and Warzone. Here are some of the highlights:
Warzone Integration and New Map:
- Warzone will be fully integrated with Black Ops 6, bringing the Black Ops 6 loadout system and weapons to the battle royale.
- A new Warzone map, Area 99, is introduced, offering a large-scale Nuketown experience.
- Returning maps include Urzikstan (at launch) and Rebirth Island (in the launch window).
New Weapons:
- Seven new weapons will be added throughout Black Ops 6 Season 1.
- Available at launch: the Krig C assault rifle and Saug SMG.
- Mid-season additions: the Maelstrom shotgun, AMR Mod 4 sniper rifle, Sirin 9mm secondary weapon, Power Drill, and Cleaver melee weapons.
New Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Maps:
- Five new maps are coming to Black Ops 6 multiplayer:
- Hideout (core) and Heirloom (strike) – available at launch.
- Extraction (core), Hacienda (core), Nuketown Holiday (core), and Racket (strike) – arriving later in the season.
Additional Updates:
Season 1 also introduces a range of new perks, cosmetic items, and exciting events throughout the season.
Want to level up fast and unlock those new weapons? Learn about Double XP events and how to maximize your XP gains.
For the full list of Season 1 changes, head over to the Activision blog.
