Activision has scheduled the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 5 Reloaded update for August 20, 2026. The midseason refresh introduces new multiplayer content, the conclusion of the round-based Zombies storyline, and limited-time events across all platforms.

Quick Facts

  • Release Date: August 20, 2026
  • Platform Availability: Multi-platform
  • New Multiplayer Content: Two maps (Turbo Tilt and Descent) and the return of the Cranked game mode.
  • Zombies Conclusion: Rex Infernus map, featuring the return of the Widow's Wine perk.
  • Weaponry: Addition of the Mace melee weapon and two new gun attachments.

Multiplayer and Zombies Additions

The update adds Turbo Tilt, a small-scale map for 2v2 and 6v6 modes designed as a Nuketown-themed pinball machine. Players can also access the Descent parkour map for the Freerun mode. Additionally, the Cranked game mode makes its Black Ops 7 debut as a moshpit playlist.

The Zombies storyline concludes with Rex Infernus. This map introduces the Deathspinner enemy type and the Web Mother elite enemy, whose webbing can damage and slow players. The Widow’s Wine perk returns, allowing players to trigger an explosion of webs when their health is reduced by melee attacks.

Warzone and Event Updates

Warzone will feature a Loaded Resurgence limited-time mode on a rotation of Rebirth Island, Haven’s Hollow, and Fortune’s Keep. The update also introduces Special Delivery Drones to Verdansk and Avalon, which players can shoot down to earn new weapon camos.

The season-long Last Call event celebrates the final Zombies map, offering both free and paid reward tracks. Cosmetic items include operator skins for Zaveri and Vermaak in the free track, while the paid pass features Nikolai and Richtofen skins. Separately, the Freerun: Descent Challenge provides multiplayer rewards, including camos and calling cards, earned through performance on the new Descent map.

Endgame Access Changes

Players should note that the Endgame assignment, which currently includes the Burn Run vehicle challenge, will see an access change following this season. While currently accessible via the Warzone menu, Endgame will be restricted to Black Ops 7 owners starting with the launch of Season 6.