Prepare for an Incredible Holiday Season! Black Ops Season 01 Reloaded: Incoming IntelIn the mid-season update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the French Syndicate continue their operation to overthrow the Luttazzi Crime Family with assistance from Sevati Sev Dumas and other Rogue Black Ops Operators seeking to expel the group from Avalon. If the mission is successful, the French Syndicate can next turn their muscle against Pantheon.Nows the time to complete the heist, getting rid of the Luttazzis for good. Do it all with a smile as the mid-season also celebrates the holiday season with the return of CODMAS, featuring Nuketown Holiday and limited time modes (LTMs) like Ran-Snack, Infectious Holiday, Slay Ride Resurgence, and more.Meanwhile, youll encounter old allies and investigate new haunts in Zombies, uncovering powerful new weapons and heretical adversaries in Citadelle des Morts!Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 01 Reloaded arrives imminently, on Thursday, December 5 at 9AM PT, across all platforms.Season 01 Reloaded ZombiesZOMBIES CONTENT SUMMARYCitadelle des Morts: Encounter an unexpected ally and investigate an ominous medieval fortress in Avalon, as the zombie hordes threaten to overwhelm you!Additional Equipment: Research and utilize new powers courtesy of four elemental Wonder Weapons, the Vulture Aid Perk-a-Cola, Light Mend Ammo Mod, and Tesla Storm Field Upgrade. Plus, new GobbleGums and more!Modes Aplenty: Liberty Falls gets hellishly festive, Directed Mode comes to Citadelle des Morts later in-season, and the Zombies Training Course arrives for new players to cut their teeth on.One of Avalons oldest landmarks, the Citadel is shunned by locals both for its sinister history and because it is a base of operations for the crime family known as the French Syndicate. The castle was established in the 1100s on the site of a leper colony, and construction was completed a century later. In the 1300s, the renegade knight Guy de Saint Michel and his four enforcers took over the fortress and instituted a criminal reign of terror that birthed the Syndicate.Having withstood medieval sieges and two world wars, the castles prominence waned as modern-day Avalon grew and prospered. Now it is closed to the public, housing a Syndicate crew led by a man named Franco whose dealings with Project Janus have brought a dark disaster upon a place already soaked in blood.Welcome to Citadelle des Morts.After the events of Terminus, Weaver, Maya, Carver, and Greyalong with Peck, Raptor One, and Straussembark on an expedition to the European principality of Avalon, hoping to rendezvous and ally with a luminary named Gabriel Krafft. There the Operators hope to learn more about an ancient relic known as the Sentinel Artifact, which in turn, when its power is harnessed, may be able to save Samantha Maxis from her aethereal imprisonment.It is an overcast Avalon dawn. A light mist rises from the wet ground, as the crew arrives at the site of the derelict castle. A reunion with an old colleague provides confirmation that S.A.M.'s intel was sound, and that Francoa local French Syndicate Crime Boss and the focus of Maya's revengeis on site, with Krafft as his hostage.Unfortunately, theres very little time for catching up. Dimensional breaches start to form around the citadel, and a major zombie outbreak threatens to overwhelm and devour the entire team.This brand-new Zombies map experience launches at the start of Season 01 Reloaded, on Thursday, December 5, at 9AM PT.It is good to see you, my friend. You remind me of the purpose I once had. RavenovAway from the carnage are your Handlers; expect radio contact with Peck, the newest member of the team (Sergei Ravenov), and S.A.M., while Raptor One and Oskar Strauss stand ready to provide Exfil services, just so long as Strausss incessant fiddling with the helicopters instrumentation panels doesnt kill them both.Before learning of the new ways you can defeat the zombie hordes, it is worth gaining some perspective regarding the history of this place. The Citadel has had many names and roles over many lifetimes:750 A.D. Abbaye des OublisEarliest records show construction of The Abbey of the Forgotten. Serving as a leprosariumor leper colonywith those afflicted by the horrific disease being cared for by a Benedictine monastic order.1137 1220 A.D. Citadelle de la ReineAdelaide of Murienne (10921154), Queen of France and widow of the recently-deceased Louis VI, begins construction of a keep on the site of the Abbey, which had suffered its first abandonmentafter the infamous leper revoltin the preceding decades. At the base of the rock outcropping that the keep sits on, a village to house the hundreds of artisans working on the project begins to take shape. Most of the building materials are scavenged from the structure of the old Abbey. Construction concludes in 1220.1314 A.D. Relique des TempliersJacques du Molay, the last Grandmaster of the Knights Templar, is burned at the stake for heresy in Paris. Surviving members of the order scramble to hide relics gathered during the Crusades. A lone knight rides south, carrying [[REDACTED]], once owned by Abdul [[REDACTED]], said to be able to [[REDACTED]] and even capable of [[REDACTED]] itself! Once at the keep, using a ritual learned from [[REDACTED]] [[REDACTED]], he [[REDACTED]] andGuy de Saint Michel along withhis four enforcers ruled[[REDACTED]], the descendants now [[REDACTED]] [[REDACTED]].Obviously, such [[REDACTED]] is considered apocryphal.1533 A.D. Nouveau PropritaireAfter Avalon is declared a free state by Papal order, the entire principality is granted to a powerful family now known as the French Syndicate.1939-1945 A.D. Tombeaudes TempliersThough Avalon stayed neutral during World War II, the Citadelle itself suffered several hits by off-target bombers over the course of the conflict, inflicting major damage to many internal chambers.Current Day. Citadelle des MortsNowadays, the abandoned Citadelle is mostly used by the French Syndicate. A convenient location to make inconvenient problems disappear, and enough off the beaten track to serve as a depot for their illicit smuggling and narcotic manufacturing activities.A recent survey of the fortification and its vicinity reveals the first details regarding possible exploration choices. What additional secrets could this castle contain?Town SquareThe central hub of the fortified village sitting below the main castle parapets, this squarewhich appears to have suffered damage centered around a vehicle fireis dominated by a fountain with a large and imposing stone statue. To the southeast is an impressive example of a medieval bell tower, and a portcullis gate on opposing walls offer two ways to explore further. Directly across is access to the Tavern.Tavern and CellarFrom casks of ale to expensive bottles of rouge and blanc wines, Le Maison de Macon (Masons House) used to offer a tranquil and authentic pub experience. Inside, the L-shaped ground floor features a banquet table, impressively large wooden bar, plenty of booth and table seating, and a mezzanine games room with a pool table. The restrooms are most definitely out of order.Village Ascent and Upper VillageShafts of sunlight are beginning to pierce the fog-filled alleyways of the village, casting light on the vile aftermath of a zombie incursion. Blood seeps into the cobblestone streets, and the main path ascends from the lower gate to a small forecourt and well (it may be pointless wishing for good luck).Nature Path and HilltopOpen the western gate, and an alternate path to the ramparts can be ascended, though theres nothing natural about the inhabitants encroaching on this farmyard trail. Pass the ruins of a tower, and a stone barn and stables, the animals long-since bolted. Climb past the tiered stone buttress walls to the Hilltop, offering once-idyllic, now horrific views of the castle, surrounding fields, and encroaching shamblers.Citadelle Courtyard, Village, and Hillside RampartsIvy snakes around the grand entrance edifices, and the interior of the keep seems firmly sealed. Explore either of the ramparts before venturing onto the outer battlements of the castle. Its here youll discover an ornate and fearsome cannon, sculpted into the head of a roaring lion.Entrance HallEntering the citadel, an imposing, cathedral-like entrance vestibule beckons, once resplendent with tapestries and torches, now only crumbling walls and graffiti-daubed alcoves remain. A central stone staircase leads to a carved dragon bust, under what was once the castles coat of arms. Both petroleum lamps and construction floodlights bathe the hall in an eerie glow and hint at the horrors ahead.Sitting RoomsAnother impressively sized room within the citadel, the interior walls are seemingly unstable and held together by scaffold poles and luck. Past the perimeter torches, the chamber shows evidence of recent activity with bunk beds and desks sitting next to an ancient wood-carved fireplace.Dining HallIdeally any feasting going on in this derelict chamber wont feature your own entrails as the main course, though there are many nooks, balconies, and entrances to be caught unawares during an undead ambush. The Main Hall remains an imposing chamber to explore, despite the complete collapse of its ceiling likely caused by the unexploded WW2 bomb that now protrudes from the pile of rubble at its center.DungeonIn the deepest, darkest levels of this fortress is a place of torture, and the surgical blades, thick chains, car batteries, lump hammers, and chairs with restraint harnesses suggest this despicable practice has continued into modern times. The French Syndicate have a rudimentary communications set up here along with generators and a basic bookkeeping desk. Perhaps theyre logging the prisoners kept in the filthy jail cells that span the outer walls of this disturbing place.Undercroft and Oubliette RoomA vaulted ceiling in the subterranean cellars of the castle is leaking what you hope is just rainwater, partially flooding the lowest levels of the place, and this crypt is perhaps a location one doesnt linger at for long. Old paintings, strange statuary, stacked gravestones, and an impromptu game of chess, now fully concluded if the state of the players is anything to go by.Deeper still within the Dungeon lie secrets better left forgotten. A lower dungeonor Oublietteprovides damp and damning discoveries, and the earthen-floored chamber contains shelves of chemicals, barrels of hazardous materials, and a table where illicit drug manufacturing appears to be under way.Roughly translated as double horror from the original German and old English respectively, these tormented ghouls are pale imitations of something that looks human but most certainly isnt, not least because the entity sports two screaming skulls, rotting flesh stretched across each of them, seared into a sinewy and pockmarked torso of pallid gray skin, tendrils and protruding entrails.Serving as the next stage in the evolutionary chain of Dark Aether metamorphosis, Doppelghasts are violent and display erratic and unsettling movement, as if each head is independently fighting for control of its body. It lurches, randomly knots itself up to perform fast and unexpected maneuvers and tends to outrun its lesser brethren using its powerful, elongated feet.Though hunched and twisted, Doppelghasts are still one-and-a-half times as tall as most humans. They prefer to launch from the shadows or emerge from a horde of lesser undead. It is wise not to underestimate the creatures abilities when cornered. Aside from rapid melee strikes, where it lashes out with its many tendrils and appendages, it can burst forth an array of sharp, bloody needles to disrupt incoming attacks. If they pierce flesh, the needles cause not only lacerating damage but attack the targets nervous system, leading to hallucinations.Should a weak point be discovered and a Doppelghast finally succumbs, you may want to stand back as the final explosion of blood and gore is as revolting as it is spectacular.Other Entities of the CitadelleThe packs of lesser undead roaming the environment are mainly comprised of local townsfolk, farmers, and laborers, now in various stages of decomposition, with tougher enemies occasionally sporting French Syndicate insignia on their blood-soaked attire.Additional entities observed within the vicinity of the castle include scuttling Vermin, airborne Parasites, and grotesque appendage-flailing behemoths known as Amalgams.While its exact nature is shrouded in mystery, it appears that four powerful elemental weapons may be forged from a claymore known as The Bastard Sword, through unknown means.The Bastard Sword itself is a formidable melee weapon, splitting the filth-filled undead into cleaved chunks with a devastating slash, along with a defensive parry, particularly useful when blocking incoming projectiles. However, this claymore can be transformed into one of four elemental Wonder Weapons, each with a unique and devastating special attack, as well as a passive effect that is powered up over time:Caliburn: Dragons FireCreate a fiery maelstrom of burning undead flesh, setting zombies alight and summoning an immense fireball.Durendal: Stag of the StormsSummon thunderous power from the skies, discharging voltaic power to stun and stagger, before an electrical beam serves up a severe searing.Balmung: Ravens ShadowCast your rotting foes into the Aetherial abyss, warping nearby enemies with a focused liminal tear.Solais: Lion of LightThe warmth of Light courses through you as you send foes screaming into darkness.Main Quest Active and Quest Rewards: The Main Quest for Citadelle des Morts will be live at the same time as the map launches, on December 5. Complete the Main Quest successfully, and your rewards include the Jackknife Operator Skin for Weaver, 5,000 XP, and a unique Calling Card only available by completing the Quest before Directed Mode is released for Citadelle des Morts!Oil Trap: A medieval method of dissuading attackers storming the outer parapets, overturning huge vats of boiling oil atop a battlement onto a horde of advancing zombies has the exact same end results, made even more potent if a Molotov Cocktail is thrown into the mixThe Lion Cannon: A giant, ornate bronze lion cannon on a large rotating cog platform dominates the outer battlements of the fortress and provides a spectacular means to enter the keep. What would happen if you climbed inside it?Syndicate Loot Crates: Evidence of the presence of this group can be seen as you explore the citadel, as theyve marked some specific crates for their own uses. Those of an inquisitive nature may wish to investigate.Points of Power: Strange, metallic manhole covers have been discovered in various locations across the map, but none of them seem to lead to any kind of sewer system. Instead, they appear to have another, perhaps otherworldly useAdditional: Expect a fresh selection of Calling Card Challenges, including Dark Ops Challenges, as well as Intel in the form of Audio Logs, Documents, and Artifacts to discover, throughout your exploration of the Citadelle des Morts.The following items are also available during the Citadelle des Morts mission, as well as on Terminus and Liberty Falls.Available: In-Game at Perk MachineAvailable for the first time since Black Ops II, consume a can of Vulture Aid Elixir once you find the monstrous avian sculpture of a Perk-A-Cola machine, and youll discover an increase in the variety of loot dropped from enemies. Additional loot takes the form of Essence Vials and small Ammo drops. This is only available (and visible) to the player with Vulture Aid active. Then unlock the full power of the Perk by ensuring Augments are added!Vulture Aid is available on Citadelle des Morts, along with the eight previously accessible Zombies Perks. Note that some of these eight Perks are only available via a Der Wunderfizz machine.Vulture Aid is available on Liberty Falls and Terminus maps via the Der Wunderfizz machine.Vulture Aid: Major AugmentsThe following Augments for Vulture Aid are available, once researched.Fetid Upgr-aidOn death, zombies have a chance to create a gas cloud that charges your Field Upgrade.Smell of DeathOn death, zombies have a chance to create a gas cloud that conceals you while standing in it.Parting GiftVulture Aid ammo drops give more ammo to Wonder Weapons.Vulture Aid: Minor AugmentsCondors ReachAuto-pickup loot from farther away.Carrion LuggageCritical kills have a chance to drop extra Salvage.Picky EaterOn death, zombies have a higher chance of dropping your current equipment.Available: Unlocked reward as part of the Merry Mayhem EventBullets deal Light (i.e. elemental) damage. Each bullet has a chance to transform a normal or Special enemys health into a healing glyph that moves to nearby injured allies.This Ammo Mod can be used in all three Zombies maps along with the previously accessible Ammo Mods, assuming it is chosen at an Arsenal Machine.Light Mend: Major AugmentsAntibioticThe healing glyph now damages enemies that touch it, but its lifetime is reduced.Big GameLight Mend can activate on Elite enemies, dropping three more healing glyphs.Dual ActionConsuming a healing glyph will temporarily allow you to heal faster.Light Mend: Minor AugmentsLonger LifeThe healing glyphs lifetime is increased.Extra StrengthThe healing glyph replenishes more health when consumed.Express RemedyIncrease the range that the glyph will move to an ally.Available: Unlocked reward as part of the Merry Mayhem EventFor 10 seconds, lightning connects to other players, stunning and damaging normal enemies.This Field Upgrade can be used in all three Zombies maps along with the previously accessible Field Upgrades, assuming it is chosen as part of your Loadout, or swapped via the menu during a game.Tesla Storm: Major AugmentsTransformerThe fields damage is increased by the number of allies that are connected.ShockwaveOn activation, stun and damage all nearby enemies.Static DischargeOn activation, create a lethal surge of electricity around you.Tesla Storm: Minor AugmentsPower GridIncrease the range the electric tether can connect to allies.OverclockedYour movement speed is increased during Tesla Storm.Lithium ChargedIncrease Tesla Storm duration.New Available: See belowThree new GobbleGums are available across all maps, and available (once acquired) to be swapped into your GobbleGum Loadout Pack:Power Keg (Rare): Spawns a Full Power Power-up.Time Out (Ultra): Lasts three minutes. Clear all Normal and Special enemies and end the Round. Normal spawning will not resume during this time.Holiday Cheer (Whimsical): Zombies have festive decorations.Heres how to unlock the GobbleGums:Power Keg: Unlocked reward as part of the GobbleGum Mania Event.Time Out: Unlocked reward as part of the GobbleGum Mania Event.Holiday Cheer: Primarily unlocked in the Jingle Hells Limited Time Event, potentially whenever you earn GobbleGums by playing. Also unlocked randomly from a successful Exfil. Once acquired, Holiday Cheer GobbleGums can be kept (they do not expire) and used in any of the three available maps. Expect these to be earned even after the Holiday Season.See the Events section of this blog (below) for full details.Salvage: 1250Available during The Hit List Event in Season 01 (and in the Armory starting with Season 01 Reloaded for those who missed out), this is a powerful large caliber handgun with high bullet damage and penetration.With a host of Weapon Camos, Badges, Calling Cards, and other rewards to earn, its well worth jumping into Round-Based Zombies if you havent already!Coming in Season 01 at Reloaded Launch, the Zombies Training Course allows you to learn the basics if youre a new or casual player or refresh your knowledge if youre a more seasoned player.Polish your favorite armament and drop into Liberty Falls where the gruff Arsenal Machine Drill Sergeant gives you tough love as you maneuver to a sequence of different Station flags dotted around the map. If youre unsure how to play this game mode, visit the following stations and learn (and perform) a different aspect of the game.Killing Zombies: Learn how to kill zombies and replenish resources.Map Progression: Learn how to navigate the world and progress rounds.Powering Up Players: Buff your strength and survivability with Perks and Armor.Powering Up Weapons: Increase your lethality with weapon upgrades.Getting New Weapons: Discover methods to acquire new weapons.GobbleGums: Learn how to use GobbleGums for unique power-ups.Exfil: Learn how to exit a match.Citadelle des Morts: Directed ModeOnce the map has been thoroughly explored by players and the Zombies community, expect to complete the Citadelle des Morts Main Quest with added guidance in Directed Mode prior to the start of Season 02.Zombies-Related Events (Mid-Season Launch, In-Season)Zombies players should be ready to drop into a number of Events, one specifically related to Zombies, between Mid-Season launch and the start of January:Event: GobbleGum Mania (ZM only, December 5 19).Event: Merry Mayhem (MP, ZM, WZ, December 5 19).Event: Archies Festival Frenzy (MP, ZM, WZ, December 19 January 3).Check out the Events section of this blog (below) for full details.Deck the Falls with boughs of holly, as the Jingle Hells festive Limited Time Mode returns! Last seen in Black Ops Cold War, Jingle Hells drops you in what could optimistically be called a winter wonderland, as the entirety of the Liberty Falls map is festooned with wreaths, ribbons, twinkling lights, Christmas trees, garlands of fir tree bunting, and a thin blanket of snow. Although, something feels a bit off not least the melting piles of slush stained with bloody entrailsThe nearby river has frozen over, all the Mystery Boxes, Crafting Tables, and Arsenal Machines have gone missing, and the locals are just as unfriendly as ever. Dont fret, as youll be making your own holiday cheer thanks to some special features found in this game mode:Main Quest is Active! The Main Quest is available to complete this time around, with some added challenge now that the Arsenal and Crafting Tables arent around. Note: youll earn the standard Main Quest completion rewards if you finish the quest in Jingle Hells.Hear that Jingling? Expect bespoke audio to bring the festive flavor. You might want to look to the skies, tooGobbleGum Gifts: This is the best way to earn the Holiday Cheer GobbleGum!Snowball Piles: Gather up to five snowballs from various piles scattered about the map, then use them as potent projectiles!Naughty or Nice Power-Up: This large, floating stocking dishes out presents or spawns Vermin, depending on whether youve been naughty or nice.Snowmen: Undeniably jolly, but also fiendishly unfriendly, Liberty Falls has snowmen dotted around the map, and these can hide zombies or loot if left intact. Its wise to make these your primary targets, especially as they drop handy loot when dispatched.Present Boxes: Under certain circumstances, zombies may drop a small present box, which can be opened for a gift that keeps on giving.S.A.M.T.A. Trials: The Trial computers that appear around the map now have a much more festive appearance. S.A.M.T.A. also has a few present boxes spawning nearby the machine when entering the map, so its worth seeking out!Frozen Rounds: Theres strange fog in the air, and during certain rounds youll be chilled to the bone, slowing your reactions considerably. Perhaps its time to head indoorsZombies Gameplay UpdatesTreyarch is also implementing several additional gameplay updates with Season 01 Reloaded for high Rounds and Special Rounds. These include:Reducing the number of Mangler spawns at mid-to-high Rounds.Implementing a maximum cap on active Manglers in the game, ramping up until the cap is released at Round 100.Reducing the Manglers arm cannon health.Significantly reducing the length of Special Rounds by reducing the number of spawns and adjusting the spawn delay rate for Special Rounds.Scaling Parasite damage between Rounds 31-91.Slightly increasing damage scaling for base zombies at Round 150-400.Season 01 Reloaded MultiplayerMULTIPLAYER CONTENT SUMMARYThree Maps: Return to the fan-favorite Hacienda, hit the Luttazzi crime family where it hurts in the brand-new Racket Strike map, and celebrate the holiday season with Nuketown Holiday.Two Festive LTMs: Satisfy your cravings in Ran-Snack and show some holiday spirit alongside the undead in Infectious Holiday.Additional Content: Blast enemies onto the minimap with the new Shrapnel Radar Perk and add a fourth Scorestreak via the High Roller Wildcard.HaciendaRemaster, Core, 6v6, Medium-SizedThe lush vineyard estate returns under new ownership as Operators descend on the mansion and its immaculate grounds. Fire down on enemies from the gallery and swim past their front line along the Terrace. Traverse the extended hallway overlooking the vineyarda renovation first introduced in Hacienda Twilight in Black Ops 4and marvel at the wealth on display in the showroom, the in-office aquarium, and the elegant fountain at the maps center. Using the new Omnimovement system, Hacienda becomes a whole new experience ripe with tactical opportunities.RacketBrand-New, Strike, 2v2/6v6, Small-SizedThe French Syndicate continues with their plans to topple the Luttazzi crime family by hitting them directly in their finances. Battle within the labyrinthine bank vault, dashing in and out of the vault cells to flank enemies in the halls. This new three-lane map requires quick thinking to survive its tight confines, so dont let all that gold distract you from the mission at hand.Nuketown HolidayVariant, Core 6v6, Small-SizedGood cheer arrives as Nuketown dresses up for the holidays. Get into snowball fights and gawk at the festive decorations lining every surface. On Nuketown Holiday, you can almost forget that youre in the middle of a battle albeit one where Operators exchange grenades instead of presents. Good luck out there.New Indulge your sweet tooth while gaining buffs in Ran-Snack and add a little levity to fighting for your life in Infectious Holiday.Ran-Snack (Launch)Trade gold for sweets in this festive LTM that challenges teams to gather and deposit the most cookies. Grab cookies from the rotating crate, fallen Operators, and by breaching the enemys cookie box and taking the goods back to your own. In honor of the season of giving, your Operator also earns buffs for depositing cookies, including a speed boost, faster reload, and faster health regen. The first team to reach the Score Limit or have the best score when the Time Limit expires wins.Infectious Holiday (In-Season)Even the undead are getting into the holiday spirit as zombies and fallen Operators don festive clothing in this festive twist on the fan-favorite Infected mode.When playing either of these LTMs on Nuketown Holiday, look for snow piled around the map that you can pick up and throw at enemies for a one-shot elimination!New Loadout ContentEnhance your explosions with intel-gathering capabilities and grant yourself the gift of an extra Wildcard with two new Loadout items to help carry you through the year.Available: Unlocked reward as part of the Merry Mayhem EventPerk: Shrapnel RadarPerk Slot: 3Type: ReconBlast damage dealt from area-of-effect Lethals, Tacticals and Field Upgrades mark the injured target on your minimap.New WildcardAvailable: Unlocked during Mid-SeasonWildcard: High RollerEquip a fourth Scorestreak for use in Core 6v6 Multiplayer matches. Pairs well with Assassin, Dispatcher, and Bankroll.Season 01 Reloaded ContentWARZONE SUMMARYIntroducing BR Ranked Play: Compete for placement and exclusive rewards with the arrival of BR Ranked Play for Call of Duty: Warzone. Deploy to Urzikstan using a competitive ruleset including new innovations and updates for the best possible experience.CODMAS LTMs: Celebrate the arrival of two holiday-themed LTMs. Get in snowball fights and fight for loot in tree hot zones as you deploy to Area 99 in Holiday Rush and Urzikstan in Slay Ride Resurgence.New Perk: Shrug off enemy traps with the new Reflexes Perk. Nothing can stop you now.Drop in and back up your talk with the arrival of Battle Royale Ranked Play for Call of Duty: Warzone, the competitive experience returns to Battle Royale. Give it all to be the last squad standing in Urzikstan and earn exclusive Ranked Play rewards for your efforts.Overview and FeaturesBR Ranked Play Access:To access BR Ranked Play, players must first place in the Top 15 in Battle Royale or the Top 6 in Resurgence across a total of 30 matches. Placements from Season 01 count toward this requirement.Updated Rank:The 1-50 Rank and Skill Division system seen in previous versions of BR Ranked Play have been combined into a single Rank, representing what was previously your Skill Division and Tier. Earn SR and progress through 8 Ranks: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Crimson, Iridescent, and Top 250.SR (Skill Rating):Progress through Ranks by earning SR in each match. New this year, SR is earned from your placement and your personal elimination performance. The amount of SR earned from an elimination is now determined by your rank in relation to your opponent. This means more SRs for killing higher ranked players, and less SR for killing those below you.Update: Party Skill Restriction:Full squads can party together without restrictions. Matchmaking will be based on the highest ranked player in the squad.Update: Seasonal Setback:The End-of-Season SR Setback has been adjusted in BR Ranked Play to reduce the impact felt by players early in their Rank journey. Every new season, your Rank may be reset based on where you ended the previous season, as follows:Bronze or Silver Ranked players are not impacted by the Seasonal setback and will be able to pick up where they ended each Season with no SR deduction.Gold or Platinumplayers will start the next Season in Tier I of Gold or Platinum respectively.Diamond and above playerswill start the next Season at Diamond I.Update: Loss Forgiveness:No matter what your Rank, each players first loss of the day will be forgiven and not deduct SR. This does not stack. Additionally, the three games of Loss Forgiveness that are granted when youre promoted to a new Rank or at the start of the season now only count down after Losses.BR Ranked Play rewards:BR Ranked Play features a variety of unique rewards players can earn to show off their skill and engagement with the mode, including new Operator Skins, Calling Cards, Decals, Emblems, plus a Loading Screen and Sticker:Rank Rewards:Reach Gold Rank or higher to earn special Rank Rewards that are awarded the moment youre promoted into the Rank instead of at the end of the Season.Win Challenges:Reach Career Win milestones over the course of your Ranked Play career to earn rewards including the base Ranked Operator Skin, Call of Duty: Warzone-themed Weapon Camo, and the Whisper Combat Knife Blueprint. These can be completed across multiple seasons.Top 250 Competitor and Top 250 Champion Skin (#1 Overall): Climb to the Top 250 BR Ranked Play leaderboard to earn the Top Competitor Operator Skin (Home and Away). The #1 overall player for the season will get the sole privilege of equipping the Top 250 Champion Operator Skin.Seasonal Rewards:Each BR Ranked Play Season introduces new Seasonal Rank Rewards to earn. These are only available to be earned during that specific Season. Like the Rank Skins, Seasonal Rank Rewards are awarded as soon as the player is promoted into each Rank instead of at the end of the Season.Throw snowballs at your enemies, fight for loot around decorated trees, and hijack Undead Santas ride in these two LTMs arriving in the mid-season.Holiday Rush (Area 99, Launch)Enter Area 99, newly outfitted with Deck the Halls trees and Snowball coolers. Get right to the point with access to high-tier loot along with a smaller gas circle and faster transitions between collapses.Slay Ride Resurgence (Urzikstan, In-Season)Undead Santa has hijacked the train. Toss deadly snowballs, capture trees, hunt reindeer, and battle for control of Santas Slay Ride. Last team standing wins.Perk: ReflexesPerk Slot: 1Available: Season 01 Reloaded RewardRush enemy positions without getting caught in a trap. With this Perk equipped, triggered explosives detonate on a delay when sprinting past them.General Content (MP, ZM, WZ)General Content Summary (All Modes and Games)Gear Up: Earn three new weapons (the Maelstrom Shotgun, AMR Mod 4 Sniper Rifle, and Cleaver Melee plus burst-fire attachments for the XM4 and Kompakt 92.New Events: Earn rewards for progressing through new in-game Events including Merry Mayhem and Archies Festival Frenzy.New Store Offerings: Enter the fight as a deadly unicorn helmeted Ultra Skin, equip a clucking cool Dead Ops Arcade-inspired Mastercraft Shotgun Weapon Blueprint, and sit back with the dankest Mastercraft SMG Weapon Blueprint around. Get these and more with an epic slate of new Bundles arriving throughout the mid-season, including a pair of ugly holiday sweaters to warm you through the winter.Free Trial: Get two weeks of free access to Multiplayer and Zombies including new maps like Nuketown Holiday and modes like Prop Hunt introduced in Season 01!Primary Weapon: MaelstromShotgun, Event Reward (Merry Mayhem)Levels: 34MAGS: 3MAG SIZE: 10Mastery Badges: YesAttachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire ModsCustomize Options: Skins, Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers 3).Fully automatic shotgun. Good range and handling. High recoil and large hip spread.Clear rooms with this fast firing full-auto Shotgun that overwhelms enemies with a hail of lead. The perfect weapon for the new Racket Strike map and in any confined area, the Maelstrom requires getting up close, its heavy recoil and large hip spread quickly losing effectiveness at range. If you can close the distance first, theyre toast.Primary Weapon: AMR Mod 4 (In-Season)Sniper Rifle, Event Reward (Archies Festival Frenzy)Levels: 38MAGS: 4MAG SIZE: 6Mastery Badges: YesAttachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Stock Pad, Magazine, Rear Grip, Comb, Laser, Fire ModsCustomize Options: Skins, Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers 3).Semi-auto sniper rifle. One-shot kill to torso, arms, hands, and upper legs. Very high recoil and slow rate of fire. You can steady your aim while ADSing.Down enemies fast with this powerful Sniper Rifle providing a one-shot elimination across the upper body not accounting for armor. Its high damage is balanced by slow aim speed and heavy recoil, though these drawbacks can be alleviated with the right attachments. However you customize it, this thing is guaranteed to hit hard.Melee Weapon: Cleaver (In-Season)Melee, Event RewardLevels: 30Mastery Badges: YesAttachments: NoneCustomize Options: Skins.One-hit kill. Short-medium range. Medium attack speed.Go ham with the close-quarters Cleaver Melee weapon. Chop and slice with a mix of heavy and light attacks. Equally useful for enemy Operators and the undead.Available: Unlocked reward as part of the Merry Mayhem and Archie's Festival Frenzy Events3-Round Burst Mod Conversion (In-Season)XM4 Assault Rifle, Fire Mod, Merry Mayhem Event RewardConvert the XM4 Assault Rifles primary firing mode into a three-round burst, conserving ammo and supporting a steadier aim through sustained combat.3-Round Burst Mod Conversion (In-Season)Kompakt 92 SMG, Fire Mod, Archie's Festive Frenzy Event RewardAdd some control to the rapid-fire Kompakt 92 SMG with a three-round burst primary firing mode. Each burst cycles quickly to the next, allowing you to still pump out damage when its needed most.There's a jam-packed December of scheduled Events across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone. Let's take a closer look.You can earn rewards, including the two new Season 01 Reloaded Primary Weapons, within the following holiday-inspired in-game events. Heres the summarized schedule, showing the three main Events, and any associated Limited Time Modes occurring at the same time:Scheduled Events (December 5 January 3)Event: GobbleGum Mania (ZM only, December5 19)Event: Merry Mayhem (MP, ZM, WZ, December 5 19)Merry Mayhem MP LTM: Ran-Snack (December 5)Merry Mayhem ZM LTM: Jingle Hells: Liberty Falls (In-Season)Merry Mayhem WZ LTM: Holiday Rush (December 5)Event: Archies Festival Frenzy (MP, ZM, WZ, December 19 January 3)Archies Festival Frenzy MP LTM: Ran-Snack, Infectious HolidayArchies Festival Frenzy ZM LTM: Jingle Hells: Liberty Falls (In-Season)Archies Festival Frenzy WZ LTM: Slay Ride ResurgenceEvent: GobbleGum Mania (ZM only, December 5 19)It all begins with a jaw-cracking good time: GobbleGum Mania is coming! The plan is simple: Chew, Earn, and Unlock!Chew: Consume GobbleGums in Black Ops 6 Zombies.Earn: Chewing GobbleGums progresses both Personal Goals and Community Goals.Unlock: Work together to unlock new rewards before the Event ends, including two additional GobbleGums!Personal Goals Rewards:Power Keg Rare GobbleGum (x1)Top Prize EmblemGumball Grave Calling CardTime Out Ultra, New GobbleGum (x1)Perk-a-Cola Pack GobbleGum BundleCommunity Goals Rewards:Gum-Valanche Loading ScreenPower Keg Unlock GobbleGum FeatureStitched Up SprayTime Out Unlock GobbleGum FeatureNewtonian Weapon CharmEvent: Merry Mayhem (MP, ZM, WZ)Activation Dates: December 5 to December 19Mastery Reward: Maelstrom ShotgunIts time to bash some undead! Play Multiplayer, Zombies, or Call of Duty: Warzone to participate, and earn XP to unlock zombie-themed rewards.Play the Game: Accumulate XP in-game to make progress.Earn Rewards: Earn exclusive rewards as you progress.New Weapon: Earn all of the rewards to receive a new weapon.Event Rewards:Holiday Fear EmblemNecroclaus Loading ScreenNasty Nick Calling CardLight Mend Ammo Mod (Zombies Only) and 30 Minute Double Weapon XP TokenDeath Claus Large DecalTesla Storm Field Upgrade (Zombies Only) and 30 Minute Double XP TokenBitter Blizzard Weapon CharmShrapnel Radar Perk (Multiplayer Only)30 Minutes Double Battle Pass XP TokenScour Drill Weapon Blueprint (BlackCell Only) and 3-Round Burst Mod Attachment for the XM4Mastery Reward: Maelstrom Base Weapon (Shotgun)As part of this overall Event, the following Limited Time Modes also arrive and are a great way to earn the Event rewards. Descriptions of each LTM are in their respective sections of this blog:Merry Mayhem MP LTM: Ran-Snack (December 5)Merry Mayhem ZM LTM: Jingle Hells: Liberty Falls (In-Season)Merry Mayhem WZ LTM: Holiday Rush (December 5)Event: Archies Festival Frenzy (MP, ZM, WZ)Activation Dates: December 19 to January 3Mastery Reward: AMR Mod 4 Sniper RifleEliminate enemies in any mode and open supply caches in Call of Duty: Warzone for the chance to earn special JollyArchies that can be used to purchase gifts. Unwrap them to reveal the reward inside!Collect Jolly Archies: Get into the holiday spirit and collect Jolly Archies through eliminations and opening supply caches.Unwrap: Open event-exclusive rewards by accumulating enough Jolly Archies and exchanging them.New Weapon: Open 12 of the rewards to receive the all-new AMR Mod 4 Sniper Rifle.Event Rewards: There are 12 [[REDACTED]] different Event Rewards, all wrapped up and ready for you to open! Plus, BlackCell owners can obtain an extra present (these BlackCell-only gifts are available once you obtain BlackCell and are retroactively awarded as necessary. if you decide to purchase BlackCell after unlocking the item).As part of this overall Event, the following Limited Time Modes also arrive (or continue to be available) and are a great way to earn the Event rewards. Descriptions of each LTM are in their respective sections of this blog:Archies Festival Frenzy MP LTM: Ran-Snack, Infectious HolidayArchies Festival Frenzy ZM LTM: Jingle Hells: Liberty Falls (In-Season)Archies Festival Frenzy WZ LTM: Slay Ride ResurgenceThe Season 01 Events dont end there either! Expect additional Limited Time Modes after the festive season:Netflix Squid Game (MP, ZM, WZ)Activation Dates: [[REDACTED]]Squid Game gets the green light to come to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Look for Limited Time Modes in Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone in-season. Get your numbers up and drop in.New BlackCell Loyalty BonusYour BlackCell offering continues to get better and better!New BlackCell Loyalty BonusYour BlackCell offering continues to get better and better!Player and Weapon XP BoostsAs players progress through the seasons of Black Ops 6 content, BlackCell owners are set to receive some exceptional additional benefits.In addition to unique rewards during specific Events, expect to receive an additional 10% Player and Weapon XP boost for each additional seasonal BlackCell purchase you make after the first one.The first 10% initial boost will start once you obtain two BlackCell seasons. These BlackCell Loyalty Bonus boosts are added in the next and subsequent seasons, and will stack in addition to other XP boosts, like the Black Ops 6 ownership boost, 2XP events and 2XP tokens.By obtaining each season of BlackCell, you can receive the maximum boost possible, as shown in the following table:BlackCell Loyalty Bonus Black Ops 6 SeasonsExample PurchasesXPWXPS01S02S03S04S05S061: Purchase BlackCell Once in S010% Boost0% Boost0% Boost0% Boost0% Boost0% Boost2: Only Purchase BlackCell in S01, S02, and S050% Boost+10% Boost+10% Boost+10% Boost+20% Boost+20% Boost3: Purchase BlackCell Every Season0% Boost+10% Boost+20% Boost+30% Boost+40% Boost+50% BoostA new helping of awesome in-store Bundles arrives in Season 01 Reloaded, including new Reactive and Mastercraft weapons, Ultra Operator Skins, and more.Tracer Pack: Brightmare Mastercraft Ultra Skin BundleThere are two sides to every unicorn, and this ones in a slaying mood. Throw your opponents off guard with the vibrant Brightrider Operator Ultra Skin before mowing them down with the Dreadhorn Mastercraft Blueprint for the AS VAL Assault Rifle, featuring light or dark visuals that change upon weapon inspect.Suppress enemy positions with the high-capacity Painbow Jackal PDW SMG and Myth Horse PU-21 LMG Blueprints. Plus, share your penchant for bright colors and pageantry with the Gift Horse Care Package Blueprint, Refraction Action Finishing Move featuring your very own companion unicorn, Rainbows and Unicorns Emote, Starsight Weapon Reticle, and Saddle Up Spray.Tracer Pack: Dank Days Reactive Mastercraft Ultra Skin BundleCoast through the holiday season with the smoking hot Bongshot Mastercraft Blueprint for the KSV SMG, with visual effects that intensify as you land more eliminations, wielded by the amphibious Blunty Operator Ultra Skin. From a distance, smoke em out with the Legendary Blunt Trauma LMG Blueprint for the GPMG-7. Keep it green with additional items including the "Weed Wacker A.G.R. Mk 1 Scorestreak Skin, Toke-a-Bloke Finishing Move, Aim High Weapon Reticle, My Bong Weapon Charm, Pass It Spray, and Greener Grass Loading Screen.Tracer Pack: Otaku We Gotchu Mastercraft Ultra Skin BundleShare your love for all things anime with this exciting Bundle featuring the Helm Mastercraft Blueprint for the LW3A1 Frostline Sniper Rifle featuring an animated co-pilot, the perfect sci-fi fit for the Aero Operator Ultra Skin. Keep the pain coming with the Legendary Hardwire C9 SMG Blueprint plus the Kawaii Emote, Targeting Computer Weapon Reticle, Super Determined Animated Emblem, Bitty Bot Weapon Charm, Infinite Wilderness Loading Screen), and GG Spray.Tracer Pack: DOA Mamas Back Reactive Ultra Skin BundleBring it back to the classics with the 8-bit style Mother Clucker Weapon Blueprint for the ASG-89 Shotgun, a Reactive weapon that alters its appears as you eliminate enemies. Keep up the pressure with the Payback AK-74 and blast zombies with the Propulsion Thrustodyne Model 23 Wonder Weapon Blueprint and Monkey Bit-ness Monkey Bomb Skin. Fight up close with the Ladle Knife Blueprint and celebrate the classic arcade game with the Weird Birds Emote, Dot Ops Weapon Reticle, Clap Clap Boom Calling Card, and Immolation Liquidation consumable GobbleGum.Other Incoming BundlesThese are just some of the highlights coming in the mid-season. Watch for other Bundles arriving throughout the end of the year and beyond like the Hella Fresh Starter Pack, Sweater Ops Reactive (including festive Skins for Weaver and Maya), the Dark Practitioner Reactive (including aDive into Call of Duty Multiplayer and get in the festive spirit by checking out Nuketown Holiday! Beyond that, experience the new Omnimovement system and more gameplay features on great maps such as Hacienda, Extraction, Racket, and more The Free Trial is playable across five core modes including Prop Hunt, new to Black Ops 6 and returning to Call of Duty for the first time in years.If youre brave enough, jump into the fan-favorite Zombies mode, and uncover the secrets of the Round-Based Zombies maps Terminus and Liberty Falls using the new Directed Mode. Season 01 Reloaded of Black Ops 6 is here; its time to see what all the hype is about!The Free Trial runs from December 13 to 20.Black Ops 6 is available now, and theres never been a better time to experience the spy action thriller Campaign, the in-depth tactical chaos of best-in-class Multiplayer, and soak in the gory glory of an incredible round-based Zombies experience! Click here to Purchase Black Ops 6.SQUID GAME / Netflix. Used with Permission. 2024 Activision Publishing, Inc. 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