Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 3 - Verdansk Returns, New Maps, Weapons & More

Season 3 Launch: Starts April 2nd, 2025, at 9 AM PDT / 12 PM EDT / 5 PM BST.

Verdansk Returns: The iconic Warzone map comes back on April 3rd, 2025, at 9 AM PDT / 12 PM EDT / 5 PM BST, featuring updates.

New Multiplayer Maps: Five new maps throughout the season (Barrage, Firing Range, Nomad at launch; Haven, Signal, Blazetown mid-season).

New Weapons: Six new weapons are being added, including the HDR, CR-56 AMAX, Kilo 141, Kali Sticks, and Nail Gun at or near launch, with the Ladra SMG following mid-season.

New Modes & Features: Includes Sharpshooter, Demolition, Multiplayer Ranked Play, a new Zombies map (Shattered Veil), and new Perks/Scorestreaks.

Battle Pass & Bundles: A new Battle Pass and BlackCell offering provide numerous rewards and cosmetics, including Jay and Silent Bob skins.

Maps: The season launches with two new 6v6 maps, Barrage (set in Vietnam) and Nomad (set in Afghanistan), plus a remaster of the classic Firing Range. Mid-season updates will introduce Haven (Core), Signal (Strike), and a Nuketown variant called Blazetown.

Weapons: Players get immediate access to the HDR sniper, CR-56 AMAX assault rifle, and Kilo 141 assault rifle (as a Warzone login bonus). The Kali Sticks (melee) and Nail Gun (event reward) are also available at launch, with the Ladra SMG coming later.

Modes: New modes include Sharpshooter (rotating loadouts) and Demolition (attack/defend bomb sites) at launch, followed by Joint Operations mid-season.

Zombies: The undead action continues with the new Shattered Veil map and the return of the Double Tap Perk-A-Cola.

Ranked Play: Multiplayer Ranked Play arrives, using official Call of Duty League settings, maps, modes, and restrictions for competitive players.

Battle Pass & BlackCell: As expected, a new Battle Pass offers over 110 tiers of rewards, including new Operator skins (Mace, Hudson), weapon blueprints, and more. The premium BlackCell bundle offers exclusive variants, an Operator (R0-Z3), COD Points, and XP boosts. Jay and Silent Bob are also making an appearance as Operator skins.

Q: When does Black Ops 6 Season 3 start?

A: Season 3 begins on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025, at 9 AM PDT / 12 PM EDT / 5 PM BST / 6 PM CEST.

Q: When does the Verdansk map return to Warzone?

A: Verdansk returns to Warzone on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, at 9 AM PDT / 12 PM EDT / 5 PM BST / 6 PM CEST.

Q: What are the new weapons at launch?

A: Launch weapons include the HDR sniper rifle, CR-56 AMAX assault rifle, Kilo 141 assault rifle (Warzone login reward), Kali Sticks (melee), and the Nail Gun (via event).

Q: Are there new multiplayer maps?

A: Yes, Season 3 launches with Barrage (6v6), Firing Range (6v6 remaster), and Nomad (Strike map). More maps (Haven, Signal, Blazetown) will arrive mid-season.

Mark Your Calendar: Season 3 starts April 2nd, with Verdansk arriving in Warzone on April 3rd.

Prepare for New Battlegrounds: Familiarize yourself with the launch maps: Barrage, Firing Range, and Nomad.

Experiment with New Weapons: Unlock and try out the HDR, CR-56 AMAX, Kilo 141, Kali Sticks, and Nail Gun early in the season.

Dive into New Modes: Check out Sharpshooter and Demolition for fresh multiplayer experiences.

Rank Up: If you enjoy competitive play, jump into the new Multiplayer Ranked Play mode.

Explore the Battle Pass: Progress through the tiers to unlock new gear and Operator skins.

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