Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is out, and its single-player campaign has been highly praised, earning a reputation as a genuine return to form for the series. The pacing is tight, the missions are well-crafted, and the DualSense implementation on the PS5 adds an immersive layer to the explosive blockbuster action. While the multiplayer has had a somewhat mixed initial reception, the campaign is widely celebrated as the best since the 2019 reboot.
Attention is now shifting to Season 1, which officially launches on November 6, 2026, at 12 AM ET (November 5 at 9 PM PT).
Here is what is coming in Season 1:
New Maps (Multiplayer) Three maps are dropping at launch:
Backstab: A brand-new, medium-sized 6v6 map with a layout inspired by Burgundy from Call of Duty 2.
Canyon: A new medium-sized 6v6 map.
Shoot House: A reimagined version of the popular medium-sized map.
Mid-season additions: Ministry and Overflow will arrive during the Season 1 Reloaded update.
Modes & Features
Returning Modes: Drop Zone (teams fight over a rotating objective while Killstreak packages are dropped).
Wager Match Event: A limited-time Gauntlet 1v1 Gunfight mode.
Kill Block: A new featured combination based on the Crash map, featuring a helicopter wreck.
Pre-season Modes: The Halloween-themed Possession launched on October 29, and Infected returned on October 30.
DMZ Additions
Designation X01: A new underground weapons facility location, accessible by deploying through Hajin and following a route along North Korea’s northern border.
Threat Briefings: Players can face a North Korean main battle tank in Hajin or defeat “The Captain” in X01 to collect pieces of a Juggernaut helmet for greater exfil rewards.
New Weapons Four weapons are joining the arsenal:
Cronen Osprey assault rifle (Battle Pass)
CSG-35 SMG (Battle Pass)
JAK 12 shotgun (in-season event reward)
ZLR Talonhawk melee (in-season event reward)
Details regarding Warzone Season 1 and its integration with Modern Warfare 4 will be released on November 2.
