War erupts on the Korean Peninsula as North Korea launches a full-scale invasion that threatens to destabilize the world inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. A young squad of South Korean soldiers fights to survive on the collapsing front lines, while half a world away a vengeful Captain Price wages a personal war from the shadows as he stays one step ahead of those hunting him. As Price’s off-book mission collides with the forces behind the invasion, the war spreads beyond anyone’s control.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 pushes the series into darker and more dangerous territory, bringing long-running storylines to a powerful and emotional breaking point.

The Campaign drops players into trench warfare in Korea, close-quarters combat in New York, high-octane chases through Paris, SAS night raids in Mumbai, and city-wide assaults to reclaim occupied territory. Multiplayer delivers grounded, precise combat where fluid movement, player choice, and greater control define every engagement. In DMZ, players operate as an off-the-books asset behind enemy lines, where every deployment into contested territory forces hard choices about which objectives to pursue, what to secure, and when to get out.

Fight as Private Park, a young South Korean soldier facing live combat for the first time alongside his squad. What begins as a routine patrol descends into chaos when North Korea launches a full-scale invasion, forcing Park and his unit into a desperate fight through collapsing cities and counteroffensives. The Campaign drops players into the chaos, pressure, and split-second intensity of ground-level combat.

This is a new setting for the franchise, grounded in the military authenticity Modern Warfare is known for and built with attention to the culture, history, and military detail of the region. The conflict in Korea becomes the catalyst for a broader war.

Beyond the front lines, operator-turned-outlaw Captain Price works outside the system he once served. A hunt for revenge draws Price toward a weapon powerful enough to shift the balance of power, setting in motion a conflict far greater than he ever anticipated. Forced into uneasy alliances and illicit operations, Price is pulled deeper into consequences he can no longer escape.

A nightmare scenario unfolds as overzealous leaders, shadow operations, and outside interference push the conflict toward the brink of global catastrophe. From large-scale battles and covert missions to combined-arms warfare and cinematic set pieces, the Modern Warfare 4 Campaign delivers gritty combat and gameplay variety across a war that spreads far beyond the front lines.

Season 1 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Call of Duty: Warzone arrives November 6, but the fun starts before that, with a Halloween pre-season arrival of Infected and Possession this Friday. Once Season 1 drops, Multiplayer gets new maps including Backstab and Canyon, a reimagined Shoot House, and the fan-favorite Grind, plus Kill Block: Crash, where the map stays static and Crash is always front and center. In DMZ, players can explore the dangerous new X01 facility. Plus, Call of Duty: Warzone adds two new maps, Hajin and Zodiac, and BlackCell content is led by Operator XERO to round out this massive season of content.

Here's a recap of content players can look forward to with Season 1:

Multiplayer:

• More than Six Maps: Brave inclement weather across the war torn Backstab, battle amidst towering rock walls in Canyon, and drop into a reimagined Shoot House. In the Mid-Season, drop into additional new locations: Ministry, Overflow, and additional [CLASSIFIED] maps. Plus, play Shipment now, newly added in the leadup to Season 1.
• Kill Block: Crash: Drop into Kill Block where the map is static, Crash is always front and center, and additional game modes across Core MP are available.
• 6+ Modes: Kick off Halloween the right way with the pre-season arrival of Infected and Possession. At Season 1 launch, play the fan-favorite Grind mode, plus Drop Zone and Gauntlet 1v1 as part of the Wager Match Event. Expect more Modes arriving, starting at Mid-Season.

DMZ:

• Infiltrate X01: We've confirmed North Korean forces have set up shop in a former Russian facility on the edge of Hajin's borders. Designation: X01. Search the vast cargo bays and vehicle depots, descend to underground labs, production lines, and infiltrate the sealed Deep Vault. X01’s maze of tunnels and shifting hazards calls for careful planning, specialized equipment, and squad coordination.
• New Orders and Threats: Ghost guides Operators through new DMZ Orders as they push deeper into X01. All further intel on the threats within this facility has been expunged from intercepted data.
• New Gear, Extraction, and Events: Expect new and powerful equipment, all deemed [CLASSIFIED]. As the facility starts to close off extraction points, complete the required steps to escape, or die trying! Also available to all DMZ Operators are Events throughout Season 1, including special Commander Hunts, and other activities with rewards well worth deploying for.

Across all Modes:

• Weapons Detail: Expand your arsenal of weapons with the arrival of the Cronen Osprey Assault Rifle and the CSG-35 SMG in the Season 1 Battle Pass. Later in the season, gain access to the full-auto JAK 12 Shotgun and the devastating melee axe known as the ZLR Talonhawk. Customize your weapons with new Attachments, including two new Apex Attachments.
• New Events and Rewards: Season 1 is packed with new events and rewards including the Wager Match Event, Weapon Camo Events, and more throughout the season. Rewards include new Weapon Attachments, Weapon Blueprints, Operator Skins, and more.
• Battle Pass and BlackCell: Progress along a 100-tier linear track in the Season 1 Battle Pass, introducing new Weapon Blueprints, Operator Skins, Calling Cards, Finishing Moves, Emotes, and more across a mix of free and premium tiers. Get the premium Battle Pass to unlock a guaranteed 50+ rewards. Purchase BlackCell, or acquire the Vault Edition and receive BlackCell content, for the ultimate experience.
• C.O.D.E. Valor Pack: Call of Duty players can support veterans with the Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Valor Pack in Season 1 of Call of Duty: Warzone. Get the pack now!

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1: All You Need to Know

All Operators: Get ready for Season 1, with new maps, modes, events and rewards across Multiplayer and DMZ, along with the integration of Call of Duty: Warzone. Explore the unforgiving corridors of X01, uncovering secrets in this new DMZ map, wield new weapons and Attachments, acquire new Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, DMZ Survival Kits, and more. Welcome to Modern Warfare 4 Season 1.

Season 1: Full Intel

The hunt is on in Season 1 of Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4, arriving hot on the heels of the game’s launch. Highlights include new maps and modes in Multiplayer, while in DMZ, the X01 Black Site opens up along with new enemies, orders, and more. Two new Call of Duty®: Warzone™ maps — Hajin and Zodiac — plus integration with Modern Warfare 4 round out the colossal season of content.

The Season 1 Roadmap. Includes major updates to Multiplayer, DMZ, and more. Expect Call of Duty: Warzone content intel on Nov 2.

Multiple in-game Events raise the stakes throughout the Season, including the Wager Match Event, Weapon Camo Events, a Squad Up Event, and more. Plus, expand your arsenal with new weapons including the CSG-35 SMG and the Cronen Osprey Assault Rifle. Later in the season, hunt down foes with the JAK 12 Shotgun and the ZLR Talonhawk Melee Weapon.

Get ready for a massive influx of content when Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 goes live at 0000 (midnight) ET on November 6 (2100 PT on November 5) across all platforms.

Full Intel on Call of Duty: Warzone Coming Nov 2!

Play across two new maps in Call of Duty®: Warzone™ as the Season 1 update brings both Hajin and Zodiac, plus the return of Verdansk and Rebirth Island, additional game modes, gameplay features, and more as Modern Warfare 4 becomes fully integrated with the free-to-play game. Keep your eyes on the Call of Duty blog this Monday, November 2, for a separate post and Roadmap fully covering everything coming to Call of Duty: Warzone in Season 1. This blog focuses on the Season 1 Multiplayer, DMZ, and global game updates.

Modern Warfare 4: Season 1 Multiplayer Content

MULTIPLAYER CONTENT SUMMARY

More than Six Maps: Brave inclement weather across the war torn Backstab, battle amidst towering rock walls in Canyon, and drop into a reimagined Shoot House. In the Mid-Season, drop into additional new locations: Ministry, Overflow, and additional [CLASSIFIED] maps. Plus, play Shipment now, newly added in the leadup to Season 1.

Kill Block: Crash: Drop into Kill Block where the map is static, Crash is always front and center, and additional game modes across Core MP are available.

6+ Modes: Kick off Halloween the right way with the pre-season arrival of Infected and Possession. At Season 1 launch, play the fan-favorite Grind mode, plus Drop Zone and Gauntlet 1v1 as part of the Wager Match Event. Expect more Modes arriving, starting at Mid-Season.

Multiplayer Maps

Backstab (Launch)

Brand-New, 6v6, Medium-Sized

Trek through the fallen snow of this war-torn town, where abandoned tanks litter the landscape and drone ordinance line the shelves of a deserted dwelling. Fight in the streets where long-ranged sightlines reign or head inside the open buildings for a closer battle.

On the ground, use the buildings and outer walls to control your sightlines. For a greater view, look to the map’s several vantage points, including the roof of the Stronghold House and the upper levels of the Sniper House, Grandpa’s House, and the Destroyed Building. Throughout the area, blasted walls create interesting flank routes. Use everything on hand to secure the win and then get out of this frostbitten battleground.

Canyon (Launch)

Brand-New, 6v6, Medium-Sized

Turn up the heat in the sun-scorched terrain of Canyon as towering rock walls trap in the chaos below. Try your luck along the River near the site of the Convoy Ambush or take the Cliff Path for its rugged vistas and winding pathways. Featuring wide open spaces interspersed with massive natural boundaries, you’ll have to time your movements to avoid getting caught without cover.

Head into the northern Cave to cool off in the shade, leading to an Abandoned Shack where hidden Operators can ambush passing enemies. Look for opportunities throughout to climb up to a higher vantage point, including small shelves and platforms as well as the central Mesa giving views toward both ends of the map.

Shoot House (Launch)

Reimagined, 6v6, Medium-Sized

Redeploy to Shoot House using the new combat and movement systems of Modern Warfare 4. While veterans of the map will instantly recognize the layout, the setting is reimagined against the rugged terrain of North Korea during a light snowfall.

Shoot House consists of three primary lanes: Fight across the southern Junkyard, through the tunnels leading toward the Center, or over and around the northern Containers. Operators seeking a dominant view will need to fight for control of the overhead Hospital and Apartment. Whichever path you take, there are plenty of interconnected routes between them, giving the savvy Operator a wide array of tactics throughout.

Season 1: Reloaded: Mid-Season Maps

Ministry: Battle erupts at the Global Peace Summit, causing damage to an embassy as Operator fight in and around the building.On this diplomatic summit, only the most aggressive policies can win.

Overflow: A convoy of mobile rocket launchers fire their projectiles in the distance on this map centered around a factory and its surrounding farmland.

Additional Maps: Expect fierce firefights across additional, remarkable locations at mid-season, and intel dropping during the Season 1 Reloaded comms.

Featured Kill Block Combo: Crash

It’s helicopter down as a new featured Kill Block combo arrives for Season 1. When deploying to this map, all three slabs remain static, and do not change between rounds. This set of three slabs were hand-picked by Infinity Ward based on the most popular combinations from the MW4 Beta. This also means this Crash combo is added to a variety of other playlists throughout the Core Multiplayer Modes, including Search and Destroy.

In Case You Missed It: Shipment

Shipment (Pre-Launch, October 27)

Remaster, 6v6, Small-Sized

Shipment is back! In this remastered version, the iconic map is set on a Russian harbor, hemmed in between the water and the concrete panel buildings making up the urban landscape around it. The map itself is true to form with a classic layout and appearance that players will be right at home with, enhanced by Modern Warfare 4’s visual and gameplay improvements.

Released as part of the Preseason offering shortly after launch, Shipment is now available to play. Brave the chaos and use its relentless pace of engagements to level up those crucial early Weapon ranks, so you’re ready to go when the Season 1 Multiplayer maps arrive.

Multiplayer Modes

Possession (Pre-Season: October 29)

New Mode

For the Halloween season, Possession is a fast, visceral party mode moshpit. Eliminate enemy players to possess them, transmigrating to their location and stealing their Loadout. Eliminate enemies to fly across the map to get on the Hardpoint, or to clear a Search and Destroy bombsite. But beware, you’ll always possess an eliminated enemy, so check your targets before committing to the kill.

Infected (Pre-Season: October 30)

Returning Mode

It’s Survivors vs. the Infected in this team-based party mode where one player is randomly assigned to the Infected team at the start of the match. Every time the Infected player eliminates a Survivor, that player joins the swarm of the Infected. If you’re Infected, eliminate as many as you can to bolster your ranks. If you’re a Survivor, hold out as long as you can against the hordes of Infected.

The Infected are all about speed and stealth, equipped with the FSS Carbon Edge Combat Knife, a Throwing Knife, and the Ninja Perk to assist in their shambling sneak attacks. Survivors carry heavier armaments like the Rezi 12 Shotgun with hot-loaded explosive slugs via the Enforcer Apex Attachment plus Trip Wire and a Concussion Grenade. 

Infect everyone or survive the game to win.

Grind (Launch)

Returning Mode

Eliminate players, recover their dog tags, and take them to the Bank to score in Grind. There are two Bank on the map, and both teams can deposit their carried dog tags in either one. Operators can carry multiple dog tags and will drop all carried tags upon being eliminated. Swoop them up and drop them at the Bank to score big.

Drop Zone (Launch)

Returning Mode

The rich get richer in Drop Zone, where teams fight to hold a single rotating objective. Periodic airdrops deliver Killstreak packages over the Drop Zone. Open them up for random Killstreaks you can use to defend your position or to break the enemy line the next time they have control of the Drop Zone.

Gauntlet 1v1 (Launch, LTM)

Variant Mode

Feeling confident? Throw down in the ultimate confrontation as 1v1 Gunfight arrives, accessible via the Wager Match Event. Wager your trophies and eliminate the enemy to secure the win. The winning player stays to face another opponent. Win multiple matches to claim the waged reward. More Modes Coming at Mid-Season.

Expect multiple additional modes at mid-season, including Counter Attack, where your focus is detonating bombs at the enemy Comm Station while protecting your own from attack. Additionally, take your foes down to the ground in a new mode that adds a twist to the Team Deathmatch formula.

And More coming via Events in the Season 1 Reloaded content drop.

Modern Warfare 4: Season 1 DMZ

DMZ CONTENT SUMMARY

Infiltrate X01: We've confirmed North Korean forces have set up shop in a former Russian facility on the edge of Hajin's borders. Designation: X01. Search the vast cargo bays and vehicle depots, descend to underground labs, production lines, and infiltrate the sealed Deep Vault. X01’s maze of tunnels and shifting hazards calls for careful planning, specialized equipment, and squad coordination.

New Orders and Threats: Ghost guides Operators through new DMZ Orders as they push deeper into X01. All further intel on the threats within this facility has been expunged from intercepted data.

New Gear, Extraction, and Events: Expect new and powerful equipment, all deemed [CLASSIFIED]. As the facility starts to close off extraction points, complete the required steps to escape, or die trying! Also available to all DMZ Operators are Events throughout Season 1, including special Commander Hunts, and other activities with rewards well worth deploying for.

New Location: Designation X01

New DMZ Orders incoming. Announcement for all Tier One Operators within the Hajin Exclusion Zone: 

A previously undiscovered weapons facility — codenamed X01 — has recently been seized by enemy forces. Recent reconnaissance along the northern border of North Korea has determined an infiltration point, allowing for deployment through Hajin. Current data suggests this facility was a GRANIT Arms black site. It appears comprised of a dimly lit, labyrinthian network of passageways, tunnels, and linking chambers surrounding a clandestine weapons assembly line and other, more surprising locations. Appearing to be fully enclosed from the outside world, ground-penetrating radar has revealed multi-floored vertical traversals, where the only reliable edge you may have is the back-up of your squadmates.

Expect heavy resistance, as intel brought back by Ghost indicates troops and specialists from the 100 Spirits NK Faction may be active in the vicinity, and it may be unwise to engage them in head-to-head combat. Stronger, more brutal entitles also patrol the interior, forcing Operators to study the available combat options before engaging.

Gear up appropriately before infil. The rogue Operator squads moving through this facility are the least of your worries. Push deeper, uncover what’s been buried here, and make your exfil. If you can.

New DMZ Orders

The Watcher for operations inside X01 is Ghost, who serves as your squad’s voice on the ground, guiding Operators through X01 as you push deeper into the facility. His updates track the route, flag emerging threats, and hint at what remains as each new area is accessed. Expect multiple pages of new DMZ Orders now that infiltrations into X01 have been sanctioned.

Additional DMZ Intel

The X01 facility holds more than we can disclose in this briefing; expect plenty to uncover on deployment, with key details deliberately withheld. 

• New Enemies: [CLASSIFIED].
• New Items: [CLASSIFIED].
• New Equipment: X01 holds equipment unavailable elsewhere, with the potential to secure rare finds on every deployment. The facility’s deeper sections may yield unfamiliar tools, valuable intel, and gear built for the threats within. What you bring out is yours to discover.
• Escaping X01: The Facility will take extreme measures to remove intruders its forces have not been able to extricate. Make sure you always know here the nearest exfil is.

Additional FOB Enhancements and Stations

Your Forward Operating Base continues to receive improvements, both cosmetically and functionally. Here’s some of what to look for:

• Battle Pass and Store Station: Access the Season 1 Battle Pass and BlackCell content, as well as Store Bundles, via a Station adjacent to the Survival Kit Station.
• 3D Printer: [CLASSIFIED]. 
• Vendor: Access additional weapons and gear that you can purchase with DMZ Cash, if you’ve acquired Season 1 BlackCell.
• Boss Board: Lieutenants: Seek additional intel on Tae-Hyun (“Knuckle”) and Chol-Min (“The Wrench”), both dangerous adversaries to encounter within your forthcoming deployments.
• Boss Board: Commanders: Seek out toughened Commanders, including The Captain (a Juggernaut and his elite guard) and an autonomous patrolling 

Season 1 DMZ Events

Collaborate with squad mates and take on the biggest foes across Hajin and X01 or scavenge and sell the biggest haul of valuables to acquire high-tier loot across multiple Events. Here’s what to expect in the first part of Season 1:

Threat Briefing

Intel is everything. Learn how to identify and take down DMZ’s biggest Boss threats, then exfil with unique loot to progress and earn valuable rewards like rare gear and Survival Kits. All Squad members receive credit if one of them exfils with a scavenged part from a Commander.

Threat Briefing: Battle Tank: Enter Hajin, engage a NK main battle tank in combat, removing tank parts, one per deployment. The greater the number of parts you gather over deployments, the more impressive the reward.

Threat Briefing: The Captain: Enter X01, locate and engage The Captain in combat, gathering sections of the juggernaut’s helmet, in exchange for greater rewards once you successfully exfil.

Resupply Run: Race to resupply. Track down specific items across different POIs and trade them in for high-value items like Self Revives and 3-Plate Carriers to secure your haul before anyone else. 

Additional Events: Look for additional events across all game modes, and specifically some additional DMZ Threat Briefings, as Season 1 progresses.

Modern Warfare 4: General Content (MP, DMZ, WZ)

Call of Duty: General Content Summary (All Modes and Games)

Weapons Detail: Expand your arsenal of weapons with the arrival of the  Cronen Osprey Assault Rifle and the CSG-35 SMG in the Season 1 Battle Pass. Later in the season, gain access to the full-auto JAK 12 Shotgun and the devastating melee axe known as the ZLR Talonhawk. Customize your weapons with new Attachments, including two new Apex Attachments.

New Events and Rewards: Season 1 is packed with new events and rewards including the Wager Match Event, Weapon Camo Events, and more throughout the season. Rewards include new Weapon Attachments,  Weapon Blueprints, Operator Skins, and more.

Battle Pass and BlackCell: Progress along a 100-tier linear track in the Season 1 Battle Pass, introducing new Weapon Blueprints, Operator Skins, Calling Cards, Finishing Moves, Emotes, and more across a mix of free and premium tiers. Get the premium Battle Pass to unlock a guaranteed 50+ rewards. Purchase BlackCell, or acquire the Vault Edition and receive BlackCell content, for the ultimate experience.

Season 1 Operators: Get deeper intel on the Season 1 Operators Blix and BlackCell Agent XERO, including full bios.

C.O.D.E. Valor Pack: Call of Duty players can support veterans with the Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Valor Pack in Season 1 of Call of Duty®: Warzone™. Get the pack now!

Weapons Detail

Primary Weapon: Cronen Osprey (Launch)

Assault Rifle, Battle Pass Tier 16, Tier 87 Battle Pass Blueprint

Levels: 70

Rounds: 30

Reserve: 90

Fire Rate: 882 RPM

Available Criteria: Unlocked via Battle Pass.

Attachment Types: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Ammunition, Magazine

Precision-engineered for relentless performance, this 5.56 rifle delivers a best-in-class fire rate without sacrificing control, accuracy, or mobility.

Rivaled only by the M4 in terms of its rate of fire, the Cronen Osprey combines speed with moderate power for an Assault Rifle that’s quick and reliable on the frontlines. In sustained fire, the weapon kicks up and to the right, though this can be countered somewhat with steady aiming and burst fire.

Apex Attachment: Cronen Helix Mk. II

A unique double-barrel receiver transforms this 5.56 rifle into a dual-fire weapon platform. Firing on both trigger pull and release, it delivers punishing damage with an unmatched rate of fire among semi-automatic weapons.

Primary Weapon: CSG-35 (Launch)

SMG, Battle Pass Tier 36, Tier 73 Battle Pass Blueprint

Levels: 42

Rounds: 28

Reserve: 112

Fire Rate: 1200 RPM

Available Criteria: Unlocked via Battle Pass.

Attachment Types: Optic, Muzzle, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Ammunition, Magazine

Featuring the highest fire rate in its class pumping out rounds at a blazing 1200 RPM, the CSG-35 excels at putting down targets fast at close ranges. Though its damage per round is only modest, the rapid accumulation of follow up shots will quickly overwhelm enemies within 20 meters. Past that distance, the weapon’s climbing recoil becomes a bit harder to control, making it difficult to stay on target. For the best results, close the distance and unleash.

Apex Attachment: CSG Crossfire

Dual-wield akimbo CSG-35 SMGs and trade accuracy for a wave of downrange chaos

Primary Weapon: JAK 12 (In-Season)

Shotgun, Event Reward

Levels: [CLASSIFIED]

Rounds: 8

Reserve: 16

Fire Rate: 323 RPM

Available Criteria: Unlocked via Event.

Attachment Types: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Magazine

Devastate close-ranged targets with this full-auto Shotgun that showers foes with a cluster of pellets. Its accuracy falls off quickly, and it kicks hard after each shot, so closing the distance is required. The JAK 12 excels as a breaching tool; if you anticipate enemies on the other side of that closed door, barge through and tear them to shreds.

Apex Attachment: JAK Barrage

Launch a salvo of adhesive explosives that stick to surfaces and targets before detonating with devastating results.

Melee Weapon: ZLR Talonhawk (In-Season)

Melee, Event Reward

Levels: 10

Mastery Badges: Yes

Available Criteria: Unlocked via Event.

Attachment Types: None

Attack foes with a variety of hacks and slashes using this deadly Combat Axe, its heft capable of inflicting heavy damage to the unlucky recipients of its blade. 

New: Weapon Attachments 

Hyeon Auto Apex Attachment (In-Season)

Hyeon Burst Assault Rifle, Wager Match Event Reward

Converted to fully automatic fire, the Hyeon Auto was built for laying down stable, rapid fire. Offering a substantial increase in continuous RPM over the burst fire/semi-automatic variant, this weapon relies on firepower over precision.

Kastov 545 Apex Attachment (In-Season)

Kastov 762 Assault Rifle, Wager Match Event Reward

The Kastov 545 fires 5.45x39mm rounds, offering smooth handling and rapid follow-up shorts without sacrificing combat effectiveness.

M16 Burst Attachment (In-Season)

M4 Assault Rifle, Event Reward

Give the M4 the M16 treatment. Equip the M16 Burst Attachment to trade full-auto fire for controlled bursts. 

Additional Attachments (In-Season)

Adjust your weapon arsenal still further with more Attachments to unlock, including the TT Iron Guard Kit for the .50 GS Pistol, and the ChainSAW Grip set for the FiNN LMG.

Season 1 Events: Initial Intel (MP, DMZ, WZ)

Season 1 kicks off with the new Wager Match Event, plus additional Events as the season progresses. Participate and unlock an impressive array of rewards including new weapons, Weapon Attachments, Weapon Blueprints, Camos, Operator Skins, and more.

Event: Wager Match (MP, DMZ, WZ)

Rewards Include: New Attachments, Operator Skin, Weapon Blueprint, Weapon Camo

Fight for top billing in the Wager Match Event*, where Trophies are the currency and collecting more of them earns valuable rewards including multiple Weapon Attachments. Enter the Gauntlet 1v1 Gunfight playlist in Multiplayer, and other challenges across DMZ and Call of Duty: Warzone.

Compete for extra rewards if you’re one of the top three winners, and Mastery Rewards to chase along the way, including an Operator Skin, Blueprint, Weapon Camo, and multiple weapon Apex Attachments. 

*No money or items of real-world value are available by participating.

Additional Events (In-Season, Mid-Season, MP, DMZ, WZ)

Weapon Camo Events: Play matches to earn XP and acquire Weapon Camos.

Joint Fire Event: While you can go solo in this party up Event, there’s a big boost to your progress if you Squad Up. Bring in your Friends to activate an XP Boost that increases for larger squads, and unlock rewards including Blueprints, Charms, 2XP Tokens, a DMZ Survival Kit, and more.  

Additional Events: Look for more events coming at Mid-Season.

Season 1 Battle Pass and BlackCell 

Guaranteed Value and a New Streamlined Battle Pass System

The Season 1 Battle Pass is packed with 100+ Rewards, including a brand-new catch-up system that guarantees 50+ rewards in the premium Battle Pass for those who purchase it. In addition to the normal unlocking of Battle Pass content, players who fall behind in the premium Battle Pass will be automatically caught up to the Reward matching the current day of the season, up to day 50. 

The Battle Pass itself is easier to navigate, too: Log in to collect your rewards and keep playing to unlock a linear 100-tier track filled with additional Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, Finishing Moves, Calling Cards, Weapon Charms, Reticles, and more.

Purchase the Season 1 Battle Pass for 1,100 COD Points or the Season 1 Battle Pass Bundle for 2,400 COD Points to gain access to the new catch-up system and to immediately unlock the Battle Pass Instant Rewards, including the following items: 

• 10% Battle Pass XP Boost for the duration of Season 1
• Up to 1,100 COD Points
• The “Downpour” Operator Skin for Blix (shown above) and “Downpour BlackCell” Skin for those who purchase BlackCell
• The “Fortune’s Favor” FiNN LMG Weapon BlueprintThe “Happy Boom” Sticky Grenade Lethal Equipment Blueprint
• The “Killing Demon” Weapon Sticker
• DMZ Survival Kit

The Season 1 Battle Pass features 100+ pieces of unlockable content (excluding BlackCell) including two new (and free) Base Weapons, and more, including new items such as DMZ Survival Kits. Expect to unlock the following as you progress through the Battle Pass: 

• New Base Weapons
• Weapon Charms
• Emblems
• Calling Cards
• Double XP Tokens (Player, Weapon, and Battle Pass)
• Weapon Blueprints
• Finishing Moves
• Weapon Stickers
• COD Points
• Equipment Skins
• Loading Screens
• Weapon Decals
• DMZ Survival Kits

Season 1 Battle Pass Completion Rewards

Players who purchase the Season 1 Battle Pass and complete all 100 tiers will earn the following completion rewards: 

• The “Vantage” Operator Skin for Blix Blix (shown above) and “Vantage BlackCell” Skin for those who purchase BlackCell
• The “Blue Viper” Hyeon Burst Assault Rifle Weapon Blueprint
• 200 COD Points
• “Honor’s Harbinger” Calling Card
• The “Virtue’s Snarl” Emblem
• DMZ Survival Kit

Ultra Weapon Blueprint Tier 100 Reward

And that’s not counting the Tier 100 reward itself, the “Bellum” Ultra rarity Mosin-Nagant Assault Rifle Weapon Blueprint.

Bonus Rewards

Later in the season, players who have purchased the premium Season 1 Battle Pass and completed all 100 tiers get the chance to unlock a special set of additional game rewards. For Season 1, there are eight additional Operator Skins you won’t want to miss! Stay tuned for more intel when the Season 1 Reloaded Blog drops.

BlackCell Offerings

The BlackCell faction is now active across all theaters of operations. BlackCell users will gain immediate access to the first of a trio of BlackCell Skins for Agents arriving in Season 1 under the name XERO. The clandestine XERO leads a team of additional Operators clad in Skins and carrying Weapon Blueprints earned exclusively through BlackCell.

Vault Edition Owners: BlackCell Access Granted!

If you obtained the Modern Warfare 4 Vault Edition, you can unlock this season’s BlackCell offering. 

If you obtained the Digital Standard Edition of Modern Warfare 4, you can upgrade to the Vault Edition later, provided the upgrade is made on the same platform as your original purchase, unlocking the many Vault Edition benefits detailed here.

Season 1 BlackCell

BlackCell owners can access the Season 1 Battle Pass via the exclusive BlackCell Page, instantly unlocking the following items:

• The “XERO” BlackCell Operator plus the “Cowled” and “Adder”Operator Skin variants available via BlackCell Challenges
• 1,100 COD Points
• “Perimeter Lance” M4 Assault Rifle Signature Weapon Blueprint plus the “Occultus” and “Exitium” Signature Weapon Blueprint variants available via BLackCell Challenges.
• “Dog Food” Companion Finishing Move
• A Custom BlackCell Lobby Scene
• Mastery Camo Track
• 20 Tier Skip Tokens
• DMZ Survival Pack
• The “BlackCell” Clan Tag (showcased in Lobbies and during Match After Action Reports)

BlackCell owners get access multiple rewards within the Season 1 Battle Pass, including:

• Seven BlackCell Operator Skins for Blix (two Skins), Oh-Ji, Velikan, Min-Hee, Luca, and Dallas.
• Seven BlackCell Weapon Blueprints for the Kastov 762 Assault Rifle, Axion Assault Rifle, KG-7 Vulcan Sniper Rifle, ISO Nightshade SMG, CSG-35 SMG, Cronen Osprey Assault Rifle, and the Mosin-Nagant Marksman Rifle.
• Additional DMZ Benefits, to be detailed prior to Season 1 launch.

Players who upgrade to BlackCell after purchasing the Battle Pass will also receive 1,100 COD Points back.

BlackCell Operator and Weapon Challenges

In addition to the Operator Skin variants for XERO, and the Signature Weapon Blueprint variants, you can unlock exclusive Universal Weapon Camos by completing BlackCell Camos. What exactly are these Camos? You’ll find out in the coming days!

Operators

Get more intel on Season 1 featured Operators XERO and Blix, who both excel in the art of stealth and precision.

XERO (BlackCell, Launch)

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There is no record of XERO before BlackCell. Not an erased record. Not a sealed record. Nothing. The earliest known reference to him appears inside a classified BlackCell development program involving behavioral conditioning, synthetic identities, experimental combat training, and neurological augmentation. 

Whether those skills were taught, implanted, or recovered from a life XERO no longer remembers remains classified. His designation originates from X-0, an internal prototype number found repeatedly throughout damaged BlackCell archives. Later documentation replaces X-0 entirely with a single name: XERO. 

Field personnel describe him as unnervingly controlled. He demonstrates familiarity with locations he has supposedly never visited and occasionally recognizes people who insist they have never met him. Certain sounds, symbols, and encrypted transmissions have triggered brief episodes of memory that do not correspond with anything in his official history. 

BlackCell refuses to explain them. Some within the organization believe XERO was a volunteer whose identity was deliberately erased. Others believe he was assembled from the remnants of multiple failed subjects. A more disturbing theory persists among those with access to the original program: BlackCell did not erase XERO's past. They created one where none existed. 

Today, XERO operates as one of BlackCell's most closely controlled assets, deployed when an operation requires complete deniability. No country can claim him. No agency can identify him. And if BlackCell's files are accurate, XERO may not know enough about himself to ever leave them.

Blix (Battle Pass, Launch)

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A former elite operator within South Korea’s Special Warfare Command, Blix’s trajectory shifted permanently after a covert border mission led to his capture and extended imprisonment. Enduring extreme hardship, he survived the ordeal only to be funneled through a network of foreign captives and deployed into high-intensity proxy conflicts.

On the battlefield, his perspective on combat transformed into a rigid, absolute philosophy. Blix began tattooing fragments of survival codes and tactical doctrine across his skin, turning his body into a living archive of warfare. His mechanical efficiency and complete indifference to physical trauma caught the attention of the masked mercenary leader Nikto, who pulled him from the ranks to serve as a premier operative. Now deploying into the Exclusion Zone, Blix executes his objectives with silent, disciplined precision, viewing the theater of war not as a duty, but as an absolute doctrine.

Support Veterans with the Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Valor Pack 

Call of Duty players can support veterans with the Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Valor Pack in Season 1 of Call of Duty®: Warzone™. Get the pack now!

Created in collaboration with U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter, the C.O.D.E. Valor Pack is inspired by his story of courage, sacrifice, and resilience. Players will discover details influenced by Kyle's military service, including his own mottos featured on in-game weapons and other elements that honor his story.

One hundred percent of Activision’s net proceeds for this special item, less VAT/sales tax, will be donated to the Call of Duty Endowment. For those of you who don’t know, the Endowment helps U.S. and U.K. veterans find high-quality jobs after their service. Since their founding in 2009, they have placed more than 180,000+ veterans into great jobs. 

USAA Giveaway for U.S. Service Members and Veterans

And once again, USAA, a leading financial services company for the military, veterans and their families, has teamed up with the Call of Duty Endowment to offer a free Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Valor Pack for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Call of Duty: Warzone, to U.S. military service members and veterans. It’s just one of the ways we can say thank you for your service to our country.

Once you click the link for redemption below, you will be redirected to an XNow account sign-in page to claim your prize. See official rules.

Verify Your Email, Unlock  “Locked Down” Weapon Camo

Unlock the “Locked Down” Universal Weapon Camo simply by verifying your email! Verifying your Call of Duty account email helps strengthen security. Once you complete this verification, prepare to receive the following, added to your Call of Duty Account:

For more info on email verification, visit our Activision Account Email Verification FAQ here.

Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer delivers grounded, precise combat built around fluid movement that provides greater control in every fight. Below are some key innovations to the series:

For Modern Warfare 4, a new weapon-first technology stack unifies precision aiming, physical handling, realistic audio propagation, enhanced visibility, and smarter combat perception into the most authentic Modern Warfare gunplay yet. Bullet trajectory, weapon motion, Operator stance, camera, audio, FOV, and target visibility all line up in one highly tuned combat fidelity system. The promise is simple: no bloom, no guesswork, and no doubt. Every shot tells the truth.

• Bloom has been removed, making hipfire shots feel more direct, predictable, and connected to where the weapon is pointed.
• Recoil, convergence, and weapon handling have been rebuilt to more directly reflect player input.
• Depth of field and visual effects have been refined to improve enemy visibility without sacrificing authenticity.
• Weapons respond more naturally to player movement, stance changes, and the environment, creating more consistent behavior in every engagement.

Movement in Modern Warfare 4 is built around fluidity, control, and player freedom, delivering fast, grounded combat that keeps Operators responsive through every engagement while expanding how players move, fight, and adapt across the environment. Refined movement systems are designed to support a wide range of playstyles:

• Traversal, combat movement, and gunplay transitions are designed to feel seamless and responsive, preserving momentum while maintaining control under pressure.
• Expanded movement options for Mantling, Climbing, Hanging and Jumping create new opportunities to reposition, flank, navigate vertical spaces, and approach engagements from multiple angles across increasingly dynamic combat environments.
• Every movement system is designed to preserve the grounded realism, physicality, and combat intensity that define Modern Warfare while delivering the fluid, cinematic intensity of operating as an elite soldier in the field, whether you prefer a methodical, tactical approach or aggressive plays.

Modern Warfare 4 launches with a global set of grounded, visually distinct environments spanning locations around the world, with the 12 Core launch maps — each with a custom infil and distinct visual identity — forming the foundation of a broader Multiplayer offering. In addition, Kill Block, a live-fire training facility built for elite operators, gives players a fresh gameplay experience with every new round. Multiplayer also includes dedicated Gunfight maps and multiple Big War maps built for large-scale vehicles and infantry combat across locations shaped by the Campaign’s global conflict.

Every Modern Warfare 4 map is designed to keep combat fast, tactical, and competitive while giving players multiple routes and opportunities to adapt from one engagement to the next.

Taking place inside the Westbridge Training Facility, Kill Block introduces a dynamic new Multiplayer battleground where the combat space reconfigures between rounds, reshaping sightlines, routes, and cover to keep players adapting in real time. Shaped from a set of purpose-built modular sections capable of creating more than 500 distinct configurations, each match creates its own combat rhythm and tactical challenges. Expect more sections and even more configurations during Modern Warfare 4’s live seasons.

Kill Block supports expanded Gunfight formats, including 3v3 and 10v10 experiences, with future support planned for more core Multiplayer modes. Designed for high-intensity play, Kill Block forces players to think quickly, fight for control, and adjust engagement tactics every round.

Modern Warfare 4 expands player customization while making it faster and easier to get into the action. A redesigned Create-a-Class system unifies Operators, weapons, Equipment, and Killstreaks into a single loadout, giving players quicker access to specialized builds tailored to different tactics and playstyles.

Gunsmith returns with deeper customization options while remaining approachable for all players, with attachments now shared by weapon class to streamline build creation and experimentation. New to Modern Warfare 4, Gunny brings a Gunnery Sergeant’s eye to weapon customization, helping players quickly assemble effective builds based on their preferred playstyle and unlocked attachments. Featuring configurations developed by Infinity Ward’s Weapons Team, Gunny can instantly configure practical close-, mid-, or long-range weapon builds tailored to different approaches to combat, while still leaving room for further customization and refinement.

Progression also expands through Apex Attachments. These are specialized unlocks earned by fully progressing a weapon, introducing unique modifications that can significantly change how that weapon behaves in combat. Depending on the attachment, they can alter handling, firing behavior, tactical utility, stealth capability, or combat role, giving fully leveled weapons new ways to perform beyond standard Gunsmith customization. Alongside new weapons, Equipment, and Killstreaks available at launch, players can also enter Prestige at max Soldier Rank to earn exclusive rewards and continue progressing through additional ranks.

Modern Warfare 4 introduces greater player choice through two Prestige paths: Classic Prestige and Regular Prestige. Classic Prestige delivers the traditional reset experience, relocking Create-a-Class progression in exchange for increased XP earn rates and access to exclusive Prestige rewards. For players who prefer to maintain their unlocked Loadouts, Regular Prestige allows progression to restart from Level 1 without resetting Create-a-Class content, offering a more flexible path forward while still rewarding continued progression, with its own set of Prestige rewards and progression milestones.

DMZ is the definitive Call of Duty extraction experience, a living combat arena where every deployment is a new story. Deploy solo or with a squad into a volatile conflict zone as an off-the-books asset tasked with recovering advanced military technology left in the wake of war. The conditions in the exclusion zone are always shifting, with changing weather, dynamic military objectives, and hostile forces moving throughout the zone.

Loot, fight, negotiate, betray, and extract with whatever you can carry. The harder you push, the harder the world pushes back. Every run is a risk, every encounter is a choice, and no two deployments play out the same way.

Every shot. Every moment. Every battle. Modern Warfare 4 delivers the most immersive and technically advanced Call of Duty ever built.

Modern Warfare 4 delivers a major leap in visual quality built directly into moment-to-moment gameplay and precision-tuned combat. Industry-leading VFX, lighting, materials, and character rendering work together to make combat clearer, more immersive, and more impactful, from explosions, smoke, and atmospherics to character detail and readability in dense, high-action scenes, even on maps filled with lush foliage and teeming with enemy combatants.

Modern Warfare 4 is built natively for current-generation consoles and PC, enabling greater scale, density, responsiveness, and consistency across every mode. Players will experience larger combat spaces, more active worlds, clearer engagements, and more consistent moment-to-moment performance. This current-generation focus goes beyond visual fidelity, helping Campaign, Multiplayer, and DMZ feel fluid, more responsive, and built for the full scope of Modern Warfare 4.

Modern Warfare 4 is built with a renewed focus on the PC community, with Infinity Ward and Beenox partnering to give players more ways to tune performance, visual fidelity, responsiveness, and customization on PC.

• PC-specific performance optimizations are designed to support a wide range of hardware, from players prioritizing high frame rates to those pushing maximum visual fidelity.
• Multiple upscaling and frame generation options give PC players more ways to balance image quality, performance, and responsiveness.
• Expanded graphics options give players more control over how the game looks, performs, and feels.
• For players who want to push visual fidelity, high-end PC options include DLSS 4.5 support, expanded real-time ray tracing across Campaign, Multiplayer, and DMZ, improved performance across ray-traced reflections, ambient occlusion, shadows, and volumetrics, and higher-fidelity VFX and volumetric settings.
• Competitive-focused settings help players prioritize high frame rates and responsiveness in the moment-to-moment fight.
• You can digitally prepurchase Modern Warfare 4 now on PC via Battle.net, Steam, or XBOX on PC (XBOX Play Anywhere).

Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23, with Season 1 shortly after to kick off a major year of content and seasonal experiences across both Modern Warfare 4 and Call of Duty: Warzone. Beginning in Season 1, Call of Duty: Warzone will integrate Modern Warfare 4 content and seasonal progression as part of a connected experience between both titles.

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is available for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam).