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

Image via Activision Category: Make the most of the final BO7 season. | Published: Sep 1, 2026 06:09 am 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 is expected to launch on Sept. 17 based on the Battle Pass timer. Preloads will be available a few days before the season launch. Leaks suggest that the final season could feature a Haunting-themed event. Table of contentsBO7 & Warzone Season 6 release date and exact time countdownWhat to expect in BO7 and Warzone Season 6FAQ BO7 & Warzone Season 6 release date and exact time countdown The last chapter is coming. Image via Activision Based on the in-game Battle Pass timer, Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 6 is set to launch on Thursday, Sept. 17. Previous seasonal updates have followed the same rollout of 9am PT / 11am CT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST. If CoD follows that schedule again, 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 Activision has yet to officially announce the release date and time, so these details should be treated as an expected schedule for now. We’ll update this section once the developer releases official details. 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. 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. Dot Esports is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy