After the first two content-packed seasons, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 3 is looking to be another big one. From new operators and weapons to fresh maps and sweeping changes across Multiplayer, Zombies, Endgame/Co-Op, and Warzone, there’s plenty of content to look forward to.
If you’re already eager to jump into the action, here’s the official Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 3 release date, along with what you can expect before the new season goes live.
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When is Black Ops 7 & Warzone Season 3? Release date and countdown timer
Activision has officially confirmed that Season 3 of BO7 and Warzone is set to launch on Thursday, April 2, 2026. That gives you over a week to wrap up your Season 2 Battle Pass, clear out weekly challenges, and unlock any remaining rewards before the reset.
As for the exact release time, Call of Duty updates typically follow a consistent global rollout. If that pattern holds, Season 3 should go live at 11am CT. Here’s how that translates across major time zones:
- Pacific Time (PT): 9am
- Mountain Time (MT): 10am
- Eastern Time (ET): 12pm
- Brasilia Time (BRT): 1pm
- British Summer Time (BST): 5pm
- Central European Summer Time (CEST): 6pm
- Gulf Standard Time (GST): 8pm
- India Standard Time (IST): 9:30pm
- Singapore Time (SGT): April 3, 12am
- Japan/Korea (JST/KST): April 3, 1am
- Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT): April 3, 3am
For you to easily track the Season 3 launch, check out the countdown:
What to expect from BO7 & Warzone Season 3
A new operator named Javelin is expected to headline the season, as what the early teaser suggests. There’s not much details about the upcoming character, but he could be an ally of Mason and the JSOC, since the previous lead operator, Victoria Atwood, is part of The Guild. Like previous seasonal leads, Javelin will likely get the spotlight in the Season 3 Battle Pass.
There’s also a strong hint at a new weapon arriving alongside him. The rifle seen in Javelin’s reveal closely resembles the M27 from Black Ops 2, which could mean either a returning fan-favorite or a reworked variant entering the weapon pool. Expect additional weapons to round out the seasonal arsenal as well.
On the BO7 Multiplayer side, new maps, both original and remastered, are almost guaranteed, along with limited-time modes to shake up the usual playlists. BO7 Zombies fans can also look forward to new maps, enemy types, Wonder Weapons, and GobbleGums. Meanwhile, BO7 Endgame is expected to introduce new skills, progression tracks, and world events.
In Warzone, the biggest changes are likely coming to Black Ops Royale, with weapon adjustments, map updates, and new mechanics. The return of Plunder, one of the most requested modes, is also heavily anticipated, which would give players a more casual alternative to Battle Royale and Resurgence.
Of course, you can expect new weapon blueprints, camos, operator skins, cosmetics, and events across the core modes throughout Season 3.
