Black Ops 6 Season 1 Roadmap: New Weapons, Gameplay Updates, Battle Pass, and More

Black Ops 6 Season 1 Roadmap: New Weapons, Gameplay Updates, Battle Pass, and More

8. November 2024 by Valentin Pasetti

The Black Ops 6 Season 1 roadmap is packed with content that’s about to drop on November 14, bringing massive updates to multiplayer, Warzone, and Zombies. With fresh events, exciting weapons, new maps, and gameplay mechanics, this is set to be one of the most exciting launches for Call of Duty fans. Here’s a look at everything coming in Season 1.

New Maps in Black Ops 6 Season 1 Roadmap

Season 1 kicks off with Sev’s battle against the Pantheon, bringing with it new maps for various modes. Key highlights include:

  • Hideout, Extraction, and Heirloom: Previewed in an early trailer.
  • Racket (2v2 and 6v6), Hacienda (6v6), and Nuketown Holiday (6v6).
  • Area 99: A new Resurgence map coming to Warzone on launch day, based on the area around Nuketown.
  • Urzikstan and Rebirth Island: These classic maps also make a return.

Zombies fans can look forward to Citadelle Des Morts, an in-season map bringing a new perk, Field Upgrade, ammo mod, and more.

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All New Modes in Black Ops 6 Season 1

Several classic modes and one new multiplayer mode arrive this season:

  • Ransack (Multiplayer): A new mode where players collect gold bars and stash them to win.
  • Prop Hunt (Multiplayer): Returns in-season for a fun, chaotic experience.
  • Ranked Play (Multiplayer) and BR Ranked Play (Warzone): Multiplayer Ranked launches on November 21, while Warzone’s ranked mode drops in December.
  • Battle Royale, Resurgence, and Plunder (Warzone): Classic modes making a return.
  • Directed Mode (Zombies): Guides players through main quests for both Terminus and Liberty Falls maps.

 

New Perks, Wildcard, and Scorestreaks

New perks, a Scorestreak, and a Wildcard arrive to power up loadouts:

  • Shadow (Strategist Perk): Slot 2 perk that makes players undetectable to enemy traps and mines.
  • Shrapnel Radar (Recon Perk): Slot 3 perk that reveals enemies after dealing blast damage (mid-season).
  • Hand Cannon (Scorestreak): A high-damage handgun available at 900 Score.
  • High Roller (Wildcard): Adds a fourth Scorestreak slot for Core multiplayer (mid-season).

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Zombies Mode Updates in Black Ops 6 Season 1

For Zombies enthusiasts, Season 1 brings plenty of exclusive updates beyond the new map:

  • New Perk-A-Cola with six Augments.
  • Field Upgrade with six Augments.
  • Ammo Mod with six Augments.
  • 18 new Augments total.
  • Three new GobbleGum flavors for enhanced gameplay.
  • Hand Cannon support weapon and a new Wonder Weapon.
  • New Enemy Type in Citadelle Des Morts, offering a unique challenge.

Warzone Integration Details

Season 1 introduces Black Ops 6 into Warzone with a range of features, including:

  • Revamped loadout UI to match Black Ops 6.
  • Tactical and Lethal Equipment exclusive to Black Ops 6.
  • Field Upgrades like Neurogas and Spring Mine are now available as Equipment in Warzone.
  • Dozens of Killstreaks and Field Upgrades as ground loot or from Buy Stations.
  • Pick 3 Perk system with 18 Perks and four Wildcards.
  • Lootable Perks and Specialists found in-match.
  • Over 150 Operators from MW2, MW3, and BO6.
  • Omnimovement and Body Shield mechanics.
  • Emotes and Sprays for player expression.
  • Quick Inventory feature replaces the Backpack system; Satchels offer additional space.
  • Black Ops 6 progression system: Progression mirrors Black Ops 6’s level, prestige, and unlock challenges.

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New Operators, Weapons, and Bundles

No Call of Duty season is complete without new skins and weapons. Season 1 includes:

  • Sev Operator Skin (Tier 100)
  • Goliath with Companion Finishing Move (Blackcell exclusive)
  • Brightmare Operator Bundle
  • The Replacer Tracer Pack
  • Draconic Forge Mastercraft Tracer Pack
  • I.D.E.A.D. Mastercraft Tracer Pack
  • Krig C Assault Rifle (Battle Pass)
  • SAUG SMG (Battle Pass)
  • Sirin 9mm (Event)
  • Power Drill Melee (Event)
  • Maelstrom Shotgun (In-Season Event)
  • Cleaver Melee (In-Season Event)
  • AMR Mod 4 Sniper Rifle (In-Season Event)
  • Buffer Weight Stock Attachment and Dragon’s Breath Attachment
  • XM4 Burst Fire Conversion

Classic Battle Pass Returns

Season 1 brings back the classic Battle Pass format, featuring page-based unlocks. Each page includes six items to unlock in any order, with two free rewards per page. The premium Battle Pass includes:

  • 10% Battle Pass XP Boost
  • Bloom Boomer Frag skin
  • Thorn blueprint for the Tanto .22
  • Rose Goes weapon sticker
  • Sev skin and Sev Blackcell (Blackcell buyers)

Players can also choose to auto-unlock rewards as they progress, streamlining the experience.

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Conclusion

Get ready to dive into Black Ops 6 Season 1 and experience all-new maps, gameplay, and progression starting November 14!

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