Warzone Season 1 is set to kick off a brand-new era of the battle royale, as it integrates with Black Ops 6 to bring a fresh set of guns and a new map.
One of the ways that Warzone has managed to stay relevant for so long is through its constant evolutions. Each year, the BR merges with the current CoD multiplayer, which always comes with a set of new guns to level up and plenty of gameplay changes.
This year is no different, so here’s everything coming with BO6 in Warzone Season 1.
Warzone Season 1 release date
The Warzone Season 1 update arrives on Thursday, November 14, 2024, the same day that Black Ops 6 Season 1 also gets underway. Based on previous updates, it will likely go live at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM GMT.
At this point, MW3 Season 6 will come to an end, and the game’s time as the main CoD title in Warzone will be over.
New guns in Warzone Season 1
Black Ops 6’s arrival in Warzone means that all of that game’s weapons will finally be available in BR and Resurgence matches, alongside all of the existing MW3 and MW2 guns. Check them all out below:
Assault Rifles
SMGs
- C9
- KSV
- Tanto .22
- PP-919
- Jackal PDW
- KOMPAKT 92
- Saug (Season 1)
LMGs
Marksman Rifles
Sniper Rifles
- LW3A1 Frostline
- SVD
- LR 7.62
- AMR Mod 4 (Season 1 Reloaded)
Shotguns
Launchers
- CIGMA 2B
- HE-1
Pistols
- 9mm PM
- Grekhova
- GS45
- Stryder .22
- Sirin 9mm (Season 1 Reloaded)
Melee
- Combat Knife
- Baseball Bat
- Power Drill (Season 1 Reloaded)
- Cleaver (Season 1 Reloaded)
Lethals
- Frag
- Sticky Grenade
- Impact Grenade
- Thermobaric
- Molotov Cocktail
- Drill Charge
- C4
- Blast Trap
- Spring Mine
- Throwing Knife
- Combat Axe
Tacticals
- Flashbang
- Concussion
- Smoke Grenade
- Snapshot Grenade
- Shock Charge
- Decoy
- Neurogas
- Stim Shot
- Spy Camera
- Prox Alarm
Every Perk in Warzone Season 1
In the loadout screen, payers can choose three Perks, one from each slot of six available Perks: Perk 1 (Blue), Perk 2 (Red), and Perk 3 (Yellow). Unlike Black Ops 6, there is no Combat Specialty.
Here is a list of the Perks available in Season 1.
Perk 1
- Reflexes: (Triggered explosives have a delay when sprinting past them)
- Veteran: (Reduce the negative effects of some enemy equipment. While aiming down sights reduce flinching and extend Hold Breath duration)
- Grenadier: (Explosive damage slows enemy health regeneration and movement speed. Throw equipment farther and see a previous of the trajectory)
- Dexterity: (Reduced weapon motion while jumping, sliding, and diving. Take less fall damage)
- Scavenger: (Start equipped with maximum reserve ammo for your primary weapon. Resupply ammo equipment, and plates from dead enemies)
- Survivor: (Start regenerating health more quickly. Your allies revive you faster when you’re Downed)
Perk 2
- Quartermaster: Recharge equipment over time (50 seconds).
- Bomb Squad: Reduces incoming explosive and fire damage. Spot enemy equipment and Killstreaks through walls.
- Tracker: See enemy footsteps. Bullets you fire briefly mark an enemy for you and your squad. Enemies that down you are automatically pinged.
- Sprinter: Can Tactical Sprint indefinitely.
- Cold-Blooded: Undetectable by AI targeting and thermal optics. Prevents some enemy recon Perks and effects.
- Quick Fix: Killing enemies or inserting armor plates immediately starts health regeneration. Can insert amor plates one-handed.
Perk 3
- Gung-Ho: Reduced movement penalties when reloading or using equipment. Reload while Tac Sprinting.
- Resolute:Taking damage from gunfire provides a boost to movement speed for a short duration.
- Ghost: Undetectable by enemy Radar Pings while moving. Cannot be detected by some devices.
- Birdseye: UAVs you call in are 25% larger and show the heading of the enemy for your squad. Detects players with Ghost.
- Tempered: Refill armor plates to full with two plates instead of three.
- Alertness: Sense when enemies are nearby. Tell when you are being aimed at by the enemy.
Wildcards
Players can also choose one Wildcard.
- Overkill:Equip two primary or secondary weapons.
- Bandolier: Your loadout provides a Munitions Satchel.
- Gunfighter: Equip three extra attachments to your Primary weapon.
- Battle Ready: Your loadout provides a UAV and Utility Box.
Lootable Perks
- Irradiated: While under the effects of the gas circle or equipment you will move faster, take reduced gas damage, and can insert armor plates.
- Shrouded: Drop a Smoke Grenade when entering the downed state.
Specialist Perk Package
The Specialist Perk Package is a rare loot drop that can also be obtained through the Care Package Killstreak and activates all 18 perks, including Irradiated and Shrouded. If you get eliminated, the Specialist Perk Package is lootable.
Every Field Upgrade
- Munitions Box
- Heartbeat Sensor
- Deployable Cover
- Portable Radar
- Deployable Buy Stations
- Decontamination Station
- Trophy System
- Armor Box
- Reinforcement Flare
- Loadout Drop (Buy Station Only)
- Scrambler
- War Cry
- Balloon Extract (Plunder Mode Only)
- Utility Box
- PRB (Portable Redeploy Beacon)
- Recon Drone
- PRD (Portable Redeploy Drone)
- Morphine Injector
All Scorestreaks
- UAV
- Counter UAV
- Advanced UAV
- Precision Airstrike
- Bunker Buster
- Supply UAV
- Care Package
- Cluster Strike
- Sentry Turret
- SAM Turret
- Foresight
- Napalm Strike
Omnimovement
Perhaps the biggest gameplay change coming in in Season 1 is omnimovement, which is set to completely revolutionize Warzone like it has multiplayer.
This is Black Ops 6’s new movement system, which allows players to sprint, slide, and dive in all directions, regardless of which way you’re facing. You’ll also be able to easily turn 360 degrees while prone, making it look and feel more natural than ever before.
All of this gives you greater mobility, opening up new ways to avoid incoming fire and even outmaneuver enemies. If you’ve ever felt that getting around the Warzone can feel clunky, then this might be the change you’ve been waiting for.
Area 99 map
Area 99 is a brand-new Resurgence map designed by Treyarch, heavily inspired by the iconic multiplayer map Nuketown. Although you won’t find a one-to-one recreation of the map in Area 99, each POI is clearly part of building the nuclear testing ground.
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Check out every location below:
- Warehouse
- Loading Bay
- Manufacturing
- Bunker
- Pods
- Nuketown Shipping
- Reactor
- Cooling Towers
- Test Site
- Mannequin Assembly
Area 99 is said to be similar in size to Rebirth Island, making it one of the smallest maps in Warzone to date. It hasn’t been confirmed if Rebirth will be removed to make way, but we expect the two to be live in-game at the same time.
Is there a new BR map in Warzone Season 1?
No, there will be no new battle royale map introduced in Warzone Season 1, meaning that Urzikstan will remain the battleground for the foreseeable future. This will be the first time a new big map hasn’t arrived alongside the latest CoD since Black Ops Cold War in 2020.
However, it’s not all bad news, as the devs have confirmed that Verdansk, the OG Warzone map, will return in Spring 2025.
Mastery camos & classic Prestige
Season 1 will mark the arrival of Mastery camos in Warzone for the first time. These challenging camos have been a staple of multiplayer for many years, and battle royale players are getting their own grind this time around.
The challenges haven’t been revealed yet, but here are the four Mastery camos available:
- Gold Tiger
- King’s Ransom
- Catalyst
- Abyss
The classic Prestige system is also coming to Warzone. This feature lets you reset your rank when you hit Level 55 and all of your guns and unlocks will be removed as you work through them once again. The upside is that you earn exclusive rewards each time you do this.
You can also use a Prestige Token to keep one precious item every time you do it, be sure to use them wisely.
Quality of life changes
On top of the major updates coming in Season 1, there are also a handful of smaller, quality of life changes to make Warzone a smoother experience:
Quick Inventory
Black Ops 6 streamlines the inventory system in Warzone and removes the current Backpack system. Instead, an inventory menu works from left to right and is divided into different sections.
- Cash on hand
- Gas Mask
- Armor Plates
- Killstreaks
- Field Upgrade
- Primary, Secondary, and Melee Weapons
- Ammunition for your AR, SMG, Shotgun, Sniper, and Launcher
Satchels
Satchels are lootable equipment items that increase your storage capacity. Satchels can’t and don’t need to be dropped, as you can equip both types simultaneously. If an operator is eliminated they will drop their satchels and they can be looted.
- Armor Satchel: This substantially increases your Armor Plate carrying capacity.
- Munitions Satchel: This increases the Ammunition capacity for AR, SMG, Shotgun, Sniper, and Launcher ammunition.
We expect even more to be announced in the lead-up to launch, so we’ll be sure to update this page with the latest details when they’re revealed.
In the meantime, check out the best guns in Black Ops 6 that could dominate Warzone when they arrive, and which items you should unlock permanently with Prestige Tokens.