Black Ops 6 Season 2 is the next major update for the latest Call of Duty, so here’s everything we know including the release date, new Zombies map, and an “iconic” SMG.
Call of Duty follows the seasonal live-service format which means the next big update is never far away. Black Ops 6 Season 1 Reloaded brought the brand-new Citadelle des Morts Zombies map and the festive CODMAS event, and now the next season is on the way.
We already know when BO6 Season 2 will arrive, the anti-cheat updates, The Tomb Zombies map, and what content to expect.
BO6 Season 2 release date
Black Ops 6 Season 2 arrives on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Not only is this the date the Season 1 Battle Pass timer expires, but Treyarch confirmed the date when announcing the new Zombies map, The Tomb.
Call of Duty updates usually go live around 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM GMT, with the patch notes dropping a couple of hours beforehand.
New SMG
It wouldn’t be a new Call of Duty season without new weapons, and Treyarch confirmed that “one of the most iconic SMGs in Zombies history” is coming to the game.
We don’t know what the SMG will be but the MP40 and PPSh-41 are the most likely candidates. While the MP40 is the more popular of the two across Call of Duty as a whole, the PPSh-41 has generally been the better option in the mode. Either way, it looks like we’re getting a classic WW2 submachine gun with the update.
Anti-cheat updates
Anti-cheat, particularly in Ranked Play, has been a particular sore point ever since the Season 1 update. In a December 16 blog post, the devs promised changes will come throughout Season 2 and Season 3.
These updates include upgrades to “our kernel-level driver and brand-new server-side protections.” They said we’ll hear more about these changes as we approach the new seasons.
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The Tomb Zombies map
The Tomb, a brand-new Zombies map, comes to Black Ops 6 with the Season 2 update. Set in an excavation site near Citadelle des Morts, this throwback to Origins sees you explore the catacombs of an ancient burial site.
This new map will play more like Liberty Falls with “tighter play spaces with a focus on replayability.” Here, you’ll find a new Wonder Weapon which will likely be a form of elemental staff, as well as “plenty of side Easter Eggs.”
You can check out our dedicated Zombies Season 2 hub for more details on the update.
Expected content
- Season 2 Battle Pass
- New weapons
- New Operators
- New maps & modes
- Events
- Weapon balance changes
New Call of Duty seasons always follow the same format, so we know to expect a brand-new Battle Pass with new weapons, Operators, and more. On top of that, there will be new maps and modes during the initial season update and the mid-season (usually four weeks later).
Treyarch haven’t revealed anything else about Season 2 yet, but blog posts will be coming during the week of January 20, so we’ll know more then.
In the meantime, you can check out the best guns in Black Ops 6, as well as the best controller and PC settings to lock in, as well as everything we know about the Warzone side of the update.