Every new season ofCall of Dutyrevitalizes the franchise in new ways, whether with the latest maps or weapons.Black Ops 6andWarzoneSeason 3 will continue this trend, where we will see the return of a beloved map. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming update.

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BO6 and Warzone season 3 release dates, explained

WhileBlack Ops 6andWarzoneseason three was set to release simultaneously, it has now been divided into two release dates. We’ll explain the launch times of both iterations to give you a clear picture.

Black Ops 6 season 3 launch times

Season three will begin withBlack Ops 6Multiplayer andZombiescontent onApril 2 at 9am PT/12pm ET/4pm GMT. It’s a day earlier than expected, and it’ll likely require a substantial amount of storage space when the pre-loads roll out. Here’s a countdown to show you the exact timeBO6season three drops:

Warzone season 3 launch times

Warzoneseason three, otherwise known as “Return to Verdansk,” will launch onApril 3 at 9am PT/12pm ET/4pm GMT, a day afterBlack Ops 6’sseasonal debut. Check out this countdown to prepare for the Verdansk’s comeback:

The COD POD also indicates thatWarzonewill go offline24 hours prior. You can use this time to try outBlack Ops 6’sfree trial period, where all premium content will be available, even if you don’t own a copy ofBO6.

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What to expect in Black Ops 6 season 3

Once it hits April 2, you can anticipate loads of new content forBO6Multiplayer,Zombies, Battle Pass, and BlackCell content.Shattered Veilwill be the next undead map, which will be larger than Liberty Falls andthe Tomb.

Based on theRogue Team Hideoutteaser,Russell Adlerwill be the frontman of Season 3. This will likely include a unique Operator skin, but we won’t know for sure until theBO6roadmap drops. Luckily, the wait won’t be too long, as news has already been confirmed for tomorrow.

Shattered Veil logo for BO6 Zombies Season 3

What to expect in Warzone season 3

AlthoughBlack Ops 6season three is still a mystery, we do know a lot aboutWarzone’snext phase. If it wasn’t obvious enough, thereturn of Verdanskis the main highlight, bringing back the OG days ofWarzone. The map will get an exclusive event where players can earn Verdansk-inspired rewards.

you may also get your hands on returning weapons, including the Kilo 141 Assault Rifle, CR-56 AMAC Assault Rifle, and HDR Sniper Rifle. You’ll instantly receive the Kilo 141, Domino Operator, and Mil-Sim USEF Operator by logging intoWarzone. But, if you want to earn the other items, you’ll have to progress further into the battle pass. Check out ourpatch notesexplainer for a complete breakdown of allWarzoneseason three content.

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