Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 5 Reloaded will arrive on all platforms on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 9am PT / 11am CT / 5pm BST. This mid-season update launches one day before the early access period for Modern Warfare 4 begins.
Quick Facts
- Release Date: August 20, 2026
- Launch Time: 11am CT (9am PT / 5pm BST)
- Availability: Multi-platform
New Content Across Modes
The headline addition for Season 5 Reloaded is Rex Infernus, the final round-based map for the Black Ops 7 Zombies mode. Players will face the Warden and the new Web Mother Elite enemy while utilizing the Titan Trap, the Widow’s Wine Perk-a-Cola, and the Fully Packed Ultra GobbleGum. Legacy weapons, including the TR2 marksman rifle and the Olympia shotgun, can be obtained via the Mystery Box.
Multiplayer updates include the Turbo Tilt map, available for 6v6 and 2v2 modes, and the Freerun: Descent course, which offers rewards such as a universal camo and XP. The Cranked Moshpit mode also returns to the rotation.
Warzone and Endgame Updates
In Warzone, Black Ops Royale returns to the Avalon map alongside the Loaded Resurgence limited-time mode. Players in Resurgence can use the new Quickdrop Kit to decrease squad redeployment times, while a new Special Delivery Drone target appears in both Battle Royale and Resurgence for a chance to earn a new camo.
The Black Ops 7 Endgame mode will remain free to play through the end of the season. The mid-season patch adds the Burn Run Assignment with three new tracks: Old Arsenal, High Town, and Low Town. Players can also unlock the new Mace melee weapon and various weapon attachments, such as the RK-9 Calibrated Strike System and the Peacekeeper MK-9 Gauss Accelerator, through upcoming weekly challenges.