Season 01 lands in Black Ops 7 and Warzone – new maps, modes, Zombies

What’s arriving in Season 01 and when

Season 01 goes live on December 4 across Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone. The update expands every major mode with new locations, playlists, and progression rewards. The team positions this as the opening to a larger seasonal plan, with additional content slated to drop in-season.

Narratively, Season 01 pushes the Black Ops 7 arc forward with General Dorne back in the spotlight. Beyond story beats, players can expect fresh MP battlegrounds, a space-bound Zombies chapter, a new Resurgence arena in Warzone, and changes across Verdansk.

Multiplayer – four launch maps and classic party modes

Core MP expands with a mix of new settings and a remaster. Each map emphasizes different engagement ranges and movement options, while returning party modes dial up quick, social matches.

• Fate (Launch) – A Cradle-twisted take on Raul Menendez’s Nicaraguan compound, topped by sky-splitting machete set pieces.
• Utopia (Launch) – A once-elite futuristic city now deserted, built for fast-paced routes and reactive firefights.
• Odysseus (Launch) – A floating carrier that concentrates fights into close-quarters lanes and nonstop pressure.
• Standoff (Launch) – The Black Ops 2 favorite returns, remastered for Black Ops 7 with the classic flow intact.

Returning modes at launch

Season 01 restores several fan-favorite party modes with modern tweaks. These playlists are designed for quick rounds and low-friction fun while still rewarding mastery.

• Prop Hunt – Hide-and-seek chaos with updated rules and pacing.
• Sharpshooter – Free-for-all where all players cycle through the same randomized weapons.
• One in the Chamber – High-stakes, one-shot lethality with limited ammo.

Co-Op: Endgame epilogue updates

Post-campaign Co-Op sees updates to the Endgame epilogue. Squads can jump back in for new beats tied to the broader Season 01 narrative and progression arc.

Zombies – Astra Malorum and a new Survival stop

Astra Malorum (Launch) continues the Dark Aether storyline in a striking setting: an 1800s viewing tower transplanted onto a skull-shaped asteroid. The crew follows the remnants of a death cult and contends with a new threat in deep space.

Exit 115 (Launch) introduces a new Survival map. It’s a tighter, stopover-style arena built to stress-test loadouts and teamwork against relentless waves.

Warzone – Haven’s Hollow and Verdansk POI changes

Haven’s Hollow (Resurgence) debuts as a stateside detour shrouded by Appalachian wilderness. The town blends old Americana with clandestine activity, offering multiple hotspots and traversal routes built for high-tempo respawn play.

• Haven’s Lab – Investigate the complex for layered interior fights.
• Mansion – A grand landmark with vertical engagement pockets.
• Riverboat – A floating casino that opens up novel angles over water.

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Verdansk POI updates

• Signal Station – South of Military Base; squads who activate satellite systems earn a Tactical Heat Map displaying player densities across Verdansk.
• Factory – The familiar POI returns, renovated and redesigned for Black Ops 7.

In-season: CODMAS

Seasonal content lands mid-season under the CODMAS banner. Expect the Sleighjacked multiplayer map alongside limited-time modes and an event rolling across all supported modes.

Progression and seasonal rewards

Season 01 features new armaments to unlock during the season: the Maddox RFB Assault Rifle and the Kogot-7 SMG. Additional weapons are scheduled to arrive through in-game events and weekly challenges.

Season 01 at a glance

For a quick overview, here’s how the major drops line up between launch day and in-season beats. This table summarizes the headline additions and their timing.

Watch the Season 01 trailer

Get a look at the new maps and modes in motion:

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Availability and platforms

Season 01 is live in Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone on December 4. Black Ops 7 is available now on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

Why it matters – a broad refresh across all modes

With new battlegrounds for MP, a spacebound Zombies chapter, a fresh Resurgence arena, and Verdansk POI changes, Season 01 touches every major queue. If you play across modes, this drop concentrates variety in one update and sets the stage for more mid-season additions.