Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 5 is expected to launch on July 23, 2026. Season 5 is widely expected to be Black Ops 7‘s final full-scale seasonal update, as Activision shifts its focus to the upcoming launch of Modern Warfare 4.
Here’s all you need to know about when BO7 Season 5 drops, along with the content you can expect to see in Multiplayer, Zombies, Endgame, and Warzone.
BO7 and Warzone Season 5 release date and exact time
Season 5 of Black Ops 7 and Warzone is anticipated to release on July 23, 2026. While Activision has yet to officially confirm the date, it aligns with the in-game Season 4 Battle Pass timer and the duration of the current season’s Weekly Challenges.
CoD’s major updates traditionally launch at 11am CT / 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST. Here are the launch 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, July 24
- Japan Standard Time (JST): 1am, July 24
- Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEST): 2am, July 24
- New Zealand Standard Time (NZST): 4am, July 24
Below is a countdown for you to track when the patch exactly drops.
BO7 & Warzone Season 5 release date countdownPreloads for the BO7 and Warzone Season 5 update are expected to go live on Battle.net around July 21, 2026, with PlayStation and Xbox players likely gaining access shortly afterward. The update could also reduce Black Ops 7‘s overall file size, preparing the game for the Modern Warfare 4 beta and full release.
What to expect in BO7 and Warzone Season 5
Season 5 is expected to be the final major season of Black Ops 7, concluding the game’s narrative while adding new content across Multiplayer, Zombies, Endgame, and Warzone.
As usual, we can expect a new Battle Pass featuring operators, weapons, blueprints, cosmetic rewards, and more, with additional content likely arriving in Season 5 Reloaded. BO7 Multiplayer is expected to add new maps, possible remasters of Frequency and Arsenal, new limited-time modes, playlist updates, and weapon balancing.
Following the events in Kowakujo, BO7 Zombies is set to conclude the story as the squad faces the Warden in the final DLC map. The update is also expected to introduce a new Ultra Weapon, a potential Wonder Weapon, and additional Easter Eggs. BO7 Endgame could receive another Operation, a new Skill Track, additional Major and Minor abilities, and new Nightmare and Exotic Skills.
We may see new Champion’s Quest rewards in Warzone, along with updates to Resurgence maps such as Fortune’s Keep, Ranked Play rewards, additional Operator Orders in Black Ops Royale, new limited-time modes, and weapon buffs and nerfs.
