Warzone & MW2 Season 6 Full Patch Notes: New Maps, Operation Nightmare, Zombie Royale & More
The spooky season has arrived in the Call of Duty universe, spawning the undead in several notable maps. Like previous content, you can expect Halloween-themed Operators and the return of the Haunting event. If you want a sneak peek into the upcoming features, we’ll show you thepatch notes for Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 Season 6to get you started on the thrilling adventure.
Warzone & MW2 Season 6 Patch Notes, Explained
Although the patch notes have yet to be released for Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2, theCall of Duty official websitehas given us a glimpse of upcoming content. First and foremost, theHaunting mid-season event will return forModern Warfare 2and Warzone 2on Jul 28, 2025, changing the dynamics for various maps. Warzone players can participate in the Zombie Royale within Al Mazrah andVondel, also known as Vondead, to take down undead creatures.
Any players eliminated in the match will turn into zombies, allowing them to gain supernatural powers to sink their teeth into human Operators.Al Mazrah will also include the Operation Nightmare mid-season event, requiring you to investigate a mysterious anomaly. You must eliminate the “Most Wanted” targets from the Bounty board in order to gain rewards and survive the terrifying mission.DMZ mode will also be a part of the Haunting and Operation Nightmareevents to go even further down the Halloween rabbit hole.
Lastly, Vondel will showcase a rerun of Lockdown, an objective-based Battle Royale that functions similarly to a past Season 4 event. As forModern Warfare 2, you can expectfour new multiplayer maps during Call of Duty Season 6’s launch:
El Asilo and Embassy will have a reskin to match the spooky theme, as well as a few scary additions across all maps.Warzone and Modern Warfare 2 will also host a mid-season Soul Capture event, where players can obtain souls from fallen soldiers to earn rewards.
If you’re looking for a new Operator look, you’re able to look forward to these exclusive skins:
Call of Duty fans can also tune in for the latest Battle Pass, featuring three exclusive weapons, including the ISO 9mm SMG, TR-76 Geist Assault Rifle, and Dual Kamas. If you want to see the complete breakdown of changes, you’re able to check out the full patch notes from Activision:
Warzone & Modern Warfare 2 Season 6 Full Patch Notes
Dark Ritual Operators have begun summoning The Haunting… prepare for darkness to fall on October 17th. Get all the intel on this event fromour recent blog.
BATTLE PASS
Season 06 Battle Pass
Just take a look at the Season 06 Battle Pass and you’ll see The Haunting is fast approaching. Featuring 100+ rewards, including:
For a deep dive on the Season 06 Battle Pass, check out ourdedicated blog here.
BlackCell Season 06
Strike fear into your foes via advanced cybernetics with the Season 06 experience with BlackCell, featuring the following items and rewards:
Players who upgrade to BlackCell after purchasing the Battle Pass will also receive 1,100 COD Points back.
New Operators
V4L3RIA (BlackCell)
Prepare for The HauntingComing to Modern Warfare II and Warzone onOctober 17th
The Haunting is just around the corner! Prepare for frightening thrills, the shambling undead, squad hunts to take down grotesque monsters, and those infamous jump-scares as The Haunting returns to Call of Duty!
Can’t wait until the 17th? Check theCall of Duty blogfor all the intel you need about The Haunting before it’s live.
New Weapons
New Attachments
» Shotguns «
Weapon Balancing
» Submachine Guns «
» Assault Rifles «
» Battle Rifles «
» Marksman Rifles «
The following weapon changes are applicable to Warzone only.
» Handguns «
» Sniper Rifles «
Weapons Bug Fixes
PROGRESSION
The Final Prestige – Level 1,250
GLOBAL BUG FIXES
The Season 06 update download file size will be larger than our normal seasonal updates as it includes all Season 06 content as well as preparing for the upcoming Modern Warfare III Beta.
Note:PC users will also require additional space on their hard drive for the patch copying process; this is only temporary space that is reclaimed upon completion of the patch installation and is not an additional download.
SPECIAL OPS
MULTIPLAYER
MWII RANKED PLAY
Season 06 of MWII Ranked Play features NEW Seasonal Rewards to unlock, including the Pro Issue SP-X 80 Weapon Blueprint, Seasonal Division Large Weapon Decals, and much more.
Below are the Season 06 specific details to keep in mind for new and returning competitors. Need a refresher? The Call of Duty Blog has you covered righthereand theCDL Competitive Settings V 1.4.1will help inform.
Season 06 Highlight Changes
Competitive Game Settings
SR (Skill Rating) & Divisions
MWII Ranked Play Season 06 Rewards
End of Season Division Rewards
BATTLE ROYALE, RESURGENCE, PLUNDER, LOCKDOWN
As a reminder, we will continue to rotate modes in and out of the Playlist on a weekly basis.
For regular updates about the Playlist and other Scheduled Events, check out the dedicatedWarzone Trello Board.
WZ Ranked Play
Season 06 brings new rewards to Warzone Ranked Play for including the Pro Issue Signal 50 Weapon Blueprint, Seasonal Division Vehicle Skins, and much more.
Below are the Season 06 specific details to keep in mind for new and returning competitors. Need a refresher? The Call of Duty Blog has you covered righthere.
Season 06 Highlight Changes and Fixes
Global Battle Royale Changes
Ranked Battle Royale Changes
Match Ruleset Updates
End of Season Skill Setback
WZ Ranked Play Season 05 Rewards
The patch notes detailed in the section below are exclusive to DMZ.
Prepare for The Haunting to Come to DMZ
The Haunting is just a few weeks away, and that means DMZ will also be plunged into darkness.
Everything featured in The Haunting for Battle Royale will be available to experience in DMZ too, including “Operation Nightmare,” where you’ll have to face down the horrors of the Hellmouth that has opened in Al Mazrah and more.
Infil now and get some practice in with your squad – you’ll need it when The Haunting comes to DMZ on October 17th.
Adjustments
That covers everything you need to know aboutMW2 and Warzone 2 Season 6 patch notes. While here, be sure to explore the relevant links below for additional Call of Duty content, including thebest Warzone 2 changes in 2023.
