When is Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 6? Release date, time, and what to expect

With the Modern Warfare 4 Beta wrapping up, Call of Duty players are already looking ahead to the next major update for Black Ops 7. BO7 and Warzone Season 6 is expected to launch on Sept. 17, 2026, and it’s projected to be the final big update before Activision fully shifts its focus to MW4.

Here’s everything we know so far about the BO7 and Warzone Season 6 release date, launch time, and expected content.

Quick Summary

• Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 6 launches on Sept. 17, 2026.
• Preloads will be available a few days before the season launch.
• Leaks suggest that the final season could feature a Haunting-themed event.

BO7 & Warzone Season 6 release date and exact time countdown

The last chapter is coming. Image via Activision

Activision has announced that Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 6 is set to launch on Thursday, Sept. 17. Similar to previous seasonal rollouts, the update arrives at 9am PT / 11am CT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST.

Season 6 should go live on the following times for other regions:

• Brazil (BRT): 1pm
• Central European Summer Time (CEST): 6pm
• Gulf Standard Time (GST): 8pm
• India Standard Time (IST): 9:30pm
• China Standard Time (CST): 12am, Sept. 18
• Japan Standard Time (JST): 1am, Sept. 18
• Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEST): 2am, Sept. 18
• New Zealand Standard Time (NZST): 4am, Sept. 18

Here’s a countdown for you to know when the patch exactly drops:

BO7 & Warzone Season 6 release date countdown

Preloads for the BO7 and Warzone Season 6 update are expected to be available around Sept. 15.

What to expect in BO7 and Warzone Season 6

Expect a shorter season. Image via Activision

Season 6 is expected to act as the conclusion of BO7’s main content cycle, with Activision shifting its attention toward Modern Warfare 4. Leaks and previews suggest the final season could feature a Haunting-themed event, final camos, and content designed to close out some of the remaining additions planned for Black Ops 7.

Season 6 should bring the usual Multiplayer content, potentially including new maps, modes, weapons, events, challenges, and a new but shortened Battle Pass. Given the season’s expected role as the final major BO7 update, the focus could be on completing the remaining planned content rather than introducing new features.

Zombies and Endgame are expected to receive some of the final content, with leaks pointing toward last Zombies and Endgame camos. Warzone should receive seasonal changes alongside Black Ops 7, on top of features that may appear in the MW4 integration.

For the full official BO7 and Warzone Season 6 roadmap, you can visit the official blog post by Activision.

FAQ

Will there be a Season 6 Reloaded update for BO7 and Warzone?

There may not be a Reloaded update, similar to other CoD titles in the recent past. Leaks suggest Season 6 is designed to close out BO7‘s remaining content rather than follow the usual mid-season Reloaded structure.

Will there be a new Zombies map in BO7 Season 6?

No. Season 6 will not have a new round-based Zombies map. The final map, Rex Infernus, was already released during Season 5 Reloaded.

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