The battle royale excitement continues in Call of Duty: Warzone, coinciding with the arrival of season five for Black Ops 6. A brand-new contract is set to make waves, potentially leading up to significant reveals for the upcoming Black Ops 7. Here’s what Warzone enthusiasts can anticipate when season five launches on August 7.
Warzone Black Ops 6 Season 5 Patch Notes
Season five may not offer a plethora of new content, but the groundwork it lays ahead of Black Ops 7 promises to keep things intriguing. One of the highlights is the opening of the Stadium POI along with a fresh contract—the “Satellite Hijack.”
New Contract: Satellite Hijack
This intriguing new contract will be available only during the first week of the season. Its unique nature suggests it may tie into the upcoming BO7 reveal. Historically, Warzone has served as a platform for unveiling new CoD elements, and this year is no exception. Activision states, “Breach the stadium in possibly the most impressively explosive way as you and other enemy squads attempt to complete the multi-step Satellite Hijack Contract.” This involves infiltrating the Stadium to uncover the ongoing covert operations.
Completing this contract could lead to exclusive rewards that will be accessible to all squad members throughout the match and can be permanently utilized in the Gunsmith.
New Weapons
This season introduces several fresh weapons for loadouts across Verdansk, including the PML 5.56 LMG, ABR A1 assault rifle, Boxing Gloves melee weapon, and the Gravemark .357 Revolver (coming mid-season).
Exciting Limited-Time Modes
Two new limited-time modes (LTMs) are set to arrive in season five: Stadium Resurgence and Deadline. Stadium Resurgence, available in week two, features 36 players overwhelming the Stadium POI in short, 12-minute matches. Meanwhile, Deadline, designed for squads of four, introduces a new gameplay experience with both players and bots.
Weapon Adjustments
The start of the new season will see shifts in the game’s meta as weapon adjustments are made, adding an exciting layer of strategy. Stay tuned for details as we get closer to the update’s launch on August 7.
New Ranked Play Rewards
Season five continues the Ranked Play with a host of rewards for players who hit specific milestones:
- First Season Win: Weapon Charm
- 25 Eliminations: Elimination Sticker
- 100 Eliminations: Elimination Weapon Camo
- 250 Eliminations: Elimination SWAT 5.56 Weapon Blueprint
- Silver: “Ranked Season 5 – Silver” Emblem
- Gold: “Ranked Season 5 – Gold” Emblem and Calling Card
- Platinum: “Ranked Season 5 – Platinum” Emblem and Calling Card
- Diamond: “Ranked Season 5 – Diamond” Emblem and Calling Card
- Crimson: “Ranked Season 5 – Crimson” Emblem and Calling Card
- Iridescent: “Ranked Season 5 – Iridescent” Emblem and Calling Card
- Top 250: “Ranked Season 5 – Top 250” Emblem and Calling Card
- Season 05 Champion: “Ranked Season 5 – Top 250 Champion” Emblem
Solos Making a Comeback in NA and EU
Exciting news for solo players—the Solo BR mode is returning in season five! However, it will only be available worldwide for the first 48 hours; afterwards, it will be restricted to players in North America and Europe. While casual Solos will continue to be accessible globally.
Activision noted, “In North America and Europe, Core Solos proved to be more sustainable than other regions during testing phases. However, some match quality concerns arose due to players favoring other playlists.” The emphasis on Casual Solos is to ensure that players can enjoy a high-quality matchmaking experience.
This article will be updated with new information as it becomes available. Meanwhile, the anticipation for season five is palpable. Stay engaged, and don’t forget to check out additional content on Moyens I/O.