When is Black Ops 6 Season 5 Reloaded?

Black Ops 6 and Warzone definitely launched strong, bringing in a solid wave of content to fix the drought from Season 4. With new maps like Runaway and Exchange, a bunch of new weapons, the surprise drop of the final Zombies map, and a variety of limited-time events throughout the launch window, there’s been plenty for players to dive into.

As Season 5 enters its fourth week, the mid-season update draws near, sparking the next wave of content drops. While many players may be wondering exactly when Season 5 Reloaded arrives, its release is actually much sooner than some might think. Here’s when to expect Season 5 Reloaded for Black Ops 6 and Warzone, along with the content it’s bringing to the game.

When Is Season 5 Reloaded of Black Ops 6 & Warzone?

Season 5 Reloaded of Black Ops 6 and Warzone begins Thursday, September 4, at 9 AM PT on Steam, Battle.net, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5. This update delivers the second half of Season 5’s content. Earlier that same week, players on all platforms can also pre-download the update ahead of launch.

Season 5 Reloaded will also see the end of the ’90s Action Heroes Event, giving players a limited window to finish grinding through the event and unlock a variety of free rewards. For those wondering when the update begins in their own time zone, check out our full breakdown below:

All Season 5 Reloaded Content for Black Ops 6 & Warzone

New Multiplayer Maps & Modes

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Kicking off the first lineup of content drops is the second half of the Multiplayer content for players to dive into. As for new maps, the only one that fans can look forward to is Jackpot, a core 6v6 map set in a casino, one that takes elements from the Casino map from Black Ops 4 and the Black Ops 6 Campaign mission High Rollers.

As for new modes, Cranked Demolition enters the fray, which, you guessed it, brings the high-tension action of the Cranked timer merged with Demolition. Ransack also arrives, a gamemode where players must collect gold from around the map and eliminate enemies before taking it back to their team’s deposit box to score. Last but not least is Blueprint Gunfight, where players will embark on standard Gunfight, only this time, wielding different Weapon Blueprints featured in the game’s store.

New Weapons, Scorestreak, & More

A new mid-season update would not be complete without additional weapons and loadout options, with the first for Season 5 Reloaded being the Gravemark .357 Revolver. This Pistol can be equipped as a standard secondary weapon and is said to boast excellent stopping power, though it will only be unlocked during Season 5 Reloaded’s launch window through an event. The PPSh-41 Helical Magazine attachment also arrives, massively boosting the magazine size of the standard PPSh-41.

Finalizing the loadout armaments is the Combat Bow, usable as a Scorestreak in Multiplayer and craftable in the Crafting Bench in Zombies. The Combat Bow appears to act just like its Black Ops Cold War variant, firing explosive bolts when called in to dish out immense damage. All weapons and attachments arriving for Season 5 Reloaded are usable across all modes, with the Combat Bow only being reserved for Multiplayer and Zombies.

The Reckoning Directed Mode for Zombies & Team Cranked

When it comes to Zombies-specific content, the biggest debut for Season 5 Reloaded is Directed Mode for Reckoning. Here, players will be guided through the Reckoning’s Main Quest, unlocking a unique reward upon completion. Of course, the debut of Reckoning Directed Mode also marks players’ last chance to earn an exclusive Calling Card, so be sure to complete the main Easter Egg quest in standard playlists before it arrives.

Last but not least is Team Cranked, a returning Zombies mode arriving with Season 5 Reloaded. Team Cranked throws players into high-speed action where the Cranked Timer is always ticking down, leading to elimination if not replenished with zombie kills. Players are armed with a Field Upgrade that can pause the timer, while active Easter Eggs add even more challenge and chaos to the mix.

Deadline LTM for Warzone

In terms of content for Warzone, the only major update is the arrival of the Deadline LTM, which goes live as soon as Season 5 Reloaded kicks off. In this mode, players drop in as squads with up to 100 players to rack up as many points as possible within each circle by securing eliminations, completing contracts, opening Supply Caches, and spending cash at Buy Stations. Teams have unlimited respawns, but if they finish with the lowest score once the circle closes, they’ll be eliminated.

Limited-Time Events & Rewards

Finalizing the last bit of content for Season 5 Reloaded is the debut of the second half of Season 5’s Events. These include the Operation: Hell Ride Event, which gives players the chance to unlock the Gravemark .357 Revolver, and the Atomic Block Party Event, themed around Nuketown. While the exact release dates for these events remain unknown, players can look forward to a range of free rewards, with additional exclusive goodies available for those who own BlackCell.