In a nutshell

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 03 launches April 3, 2026, with new maps, modes, and weapons.
• Zombies adds Ashwood Survival and mid‑season map Totenreich.
• Warzone expands Verdansk with Launch Pad POI, new Gulags, and gameplay features.

Activision has announced that Season 03 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone goes live on April 3, 2026 (AEDT), delivering a massive content drop across Multiplayer, Zombies, Warzone, and Endgame.

Players can expect nine new and returning maps, a new Ashwood Zombies Survival Map, a huge Verdansk POI update, and a brand‑new Operation in Endgame, which is now free‑to‑play for a limited time.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Multiplayer Overview

At launch, players can dive into new maps Beacon and Abyss, alongside Mission: Trident Skirmish and remasters of Plaza and Gridlock. Mid‑season adds Onsen, a remastered Summit, and the return of Hacienda.

New modes include Demolition, Aim High, and Snipers Only, with mid‑season bringing Freerun, Heat Wave Havoc, and Freeze Tag.

Loadouts expand with the Ion Core Scorestreak, dealing radioactive damage through walls, with upgrades available via Plutonium Core or Chemical Catalyst Overclocks.

Zombies Overview

The new Ashwood Survival Map in Black Ops 7 Zombies challenges players to survive waves of undead, with the optional Cursed on Ashwood mode for added difficulty.

Season 03 also introduces Paradox Junction Directed Mode, Starting Room Mode, and the competitive Zombie Battle free‑for‑all. Mid‑season brings the chilling new round‑based map Totenreich, plus legacy weaponry via the Mystery Box.

Warzone Overview

Verdansk’s southern hills now feature the massive Launch Pad POI, while Avalon enters big map rotation later in the season with multiple Gulags.

Modes include Hot Pursuit, Prop Hunt Royale, Iron Gauntlet, and the new Launch Squad LTM. Gameplay evolves with Wall Jump, Grapple Hook, Flashpoint Public Event, Cluster Grenade, and purchasable Spikes at Buy Stations.

Resurgence Ranked Play continues on Haven’s Hollow and Rebirth Island, offering exclusive rewards for competitive players.

Across All Modes

Black Ops 7 Season 03 introduces six new weapons, including the MK35 ISR Assault Rifle and VST SMG in the Battle Pass, plus the Strider 300 Sniper Rifle, 1911 Pistol, Siren Special Weapon, and Katana Melee Weapon through challenges.

Players can earn over 80 Weapon Camos, unlock new attachments, and access fresh bundles like the Tracer Pack: Haptic Reign featuring the “Maglev” Mastercraft Blueprint.

The Battle Pass and BlackCell deliver new Operator skins, weapon blueprints, and exclusive rewards, including the “Valkyrie” Operator and her warrior sisters.

Endgame Overview

Season 03 makes Endgame free‑to‑play for a limited time, with new Operations debuting in Avalon starting with Operation Poison Pill.

Players can unlock new abilities like the Aether Blade, Warband Skill Track, and later the Thermal Spike via Weekly Challenges.