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First look at a colossal MWIII Season 1 content drop

Blizzard Entertainment

With Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III officially live, the community has begun its journey through the ranks of a packed multiplayer mode and an open-world Zombies experience.

The momentum continues with a free Modern Warfare III Season 1 content drop featuring all-new multiplayer maps, the return of Gunfight, mysteries hidden within Modern Warfare Zombies, the arrival of a new Call of Duty: Warzone™ destination in Urzikstan, and more.

Here’s your first glimpse at Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III – Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1 arriving later this year, ahead of the main Announcement comms.

MULTIPLAYER: ALL-NEW MAPS

Three all-new 6v6 maps join the rotation for Modern Warfare III Season 1, with the first two available Day One. Take a look at the new locales below and stay tuned for a more detailed preview of each new MP location in the upcoming Announcement comms.

Meat [Season 1 Launch, 6v6]

Become the best butcher on the block in this compact map centered around the East Bay Meats slaughterhouse.

Greece [Season 1 Launch, 6v6]

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Prove you’re no mere mortal in this medium-sized Mediterranean-inspired Map based on a coastal town.

Rio [Season 1 Reloaded, 6v6]

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Take in the bright colors, tight quarters, and elegant streets in a fight through an upscale shopping center.

Modern Warfare III – Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1 brings fresh modes, including the return of fan favorite Gunfight to scratch that 2v2 itch.

Stay tuned for the official Season 1 Announcement blog to learn more about additional Multiplayer content, including returning 2v2 maps. Until then, here’s a taste of the all-new Gunfight 2v2 map arriving in Season 1:

Training Facility [Season 1 Launch, 2v2]

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Face off in a training course complete with a central shoot house and plentiful climbing opportunities.

ZOMBIES: RIFTS AND WONDER

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The Modern Warfare Zombies story continues in Season 1 when Strike Team Operators are tasked to investigate a massive, mysterious gateway that has appeared in the Exclusion Zone.

  • Enter the Rift: Inside Dark Aether Rifts, Operators will encounter a sinister and chaotic challenge, with limited time on the clock to complete objectives and escape with their lives (and sanity). Dark Aether Rifts are a new end-game experience to master once players have completed the seasonal mission.
  • Friend Zone: A modified V-R11 Wonder Weapon packs a punch, transforming enemies, Zombie or Human, into loyal allies.
  • Gear-up: A new category of unique acquisition schematics that will test the player's skill to unlock.

CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE: WELCOME TO URZIKSTAN

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Fight through the all-new Urzikstan map, an urban landscape incorporating 11 major points-of-interest for Call of Duty: Warzone. From the iconic Popov Power Plant in the north all the way through to the Zaravan Suburbs in the south – there's a new favorite hot-drop for everyone.

  • Gameplay Update: Call of Duty: Warzone will be updated to include many of the new movement mechanics, encompassing maneuvering from both Call of Duty: Warzone and from Modern Warfare III. Examples include Slide cancelling, Tac-Stance and more. Expect further details soon.
  • Take Off: Horizontal Ziplines? Check. Drivable Train? Yep. Stay tuned for more details on the multitude of ways to traverse Urzikstan.
  • Call of Duty HQ Update: Squad up and jump between Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone with an update that will make switching between titles more seamless.

SEASON 1: FULL COMMS COMING SOON!

This has been a glimpse into the massive Season 1 content drop. Modern Warfare III Season 1 packs a punch, with a slate of content for players across all online modes. From all-new MP maps, Zombie-infested action, and a new Call of Duty: Warzone destination there’s something for everyone.

There’s still room for surprises throughout the season including MP Ranked and a special snowy event at mid-season and more. Stay tuned for even more detailed intel in the coming weeks.

Stay frosty.

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