Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 6: Release Date and New Content

As of 21 September 2026, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 6 is now live. Released on 17 September, the major update introduces the Halloween-themed ‘The Haunting’ event, a DOOM Event Pass, new multiplayer and Zombies content, four new weapons, and Warzone’s 64-player Giant Infected mode.

The news in detail

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 6 launched across all supported platforms on 17 September 2026 at 5 p.m. BST. Activision confirmed the release date, launch time, and content roadmap in its official Season 6 announcement.

The centrepiece of the season is the return of the Halloween-themed ‘The Haunting’ event. It adds horror-inspired maps, modes, rewards, and challenges across Black Ops 7 and Warzone.

A DOOM-themed Event Pass is also arriving during the season. Its free reward track includes items such as the Roc 20mm Special Weapon, while its premium track features the Doom Slayer Operator and Doom Guy Operator Skin. Activision has described the DOOM Event Pass as an in-season release but has not confirmed an exact launch date in its main Season 6 announcement.

Four weapons are available to earn during Season 6: the TR51 Para assault rifle, the returning VMP submachine gun, the Arcblade melee weapon, and the Roc 20mm Special Weapon. The TR51 Para and VMP are included in the Battle Pass, while the Arcblade and Roc 20mm are tied to seasonal events.

Warzone receives a Halloween transformation with Haunted Hollow, a sinister version of Haven’s Hollow featuring new routes, environmental changes, and a Ghost Train. The map also hosts Giant Infected, a limited-time mode in which 64 players compete as Survivors and Infected.

Black Ops 7 Zombies adds Tenshu, a Survival map set within Kowakujō’s central keep. Endgame also receives the Forbidden Summoning event, which brings a new threat to Avalon after dark.

What it means for UK players

Season 6 is already live, so UK players can access its launch content now. The update arrived at 5 p.m. BST on 17 September across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

Players can begin progressing through the Season 6 Battle Pass, unlocking the new launch weapons, and exploring The Haunting content. Some additions, including the DOOM Event Pass, are scheduled to arrive later during the season.

The DOOM Event Pass contains both free and premium reward tracks. Players do not need to purchase the premium track to earn its free rewards. Those who want the premium Doom Slayer and Doom Guy cosmetics should check the in-game store for the confirmed price and availability when the event launches.

If you are looking to manage the cost of gaming purchases, you can also read our guide to student discounts on gaming.

Season 6 has a shortened run ahead of the launch of Modern Warfare 4 on 23 October 2026, giving players a limited window to complete its seasonal challenges and collect time-limited rewards.

How to top up for Season 6

Call of Duty Points, commonly known as CP, are the in-game currency used to purchase premium items such as Battle Pass content and selected store bundles. However, some Season 6 rewards can be earned through free Battle Pass tiers, events, weekly challenges, or the free track of the DOOM Event Pass.

If you want to purchase CP, you can add funds to your platform wallet with a PlayStation Store Gift Card, Xbox Gift Card, or Steam Gift Card from Recharge.com. After redeeming the gift card through your platform’s official store, you can use the wallet balance to purchase eligible Call of Duty content.

Prices, availability, and purchasing methods can vary by platform and region. Check the in-game store before buying a gift card to confirm how much wallet credit you need.

Timeline and what is next

Here are the officially confirmed dates and release windows for Season 6 and the next Call of Duty title:

Date	Event
8 September 2026	Activision published the Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 6 roadmap.
17 September 2026	Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 6 launched at 5 p.m. BST.
During Season 6	The DOOM Event Pass is scheduled to arrive. Activision has not confirmed an exact date in its main Season 6 announcement.
23 October 2026	Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is scheduled for release.

Modern Warfare 4’s release date is confirmed on the official Call of Duty website. Activision may announce additional Season 6 event dates through its news pages and in-game updates.

---