Call of Duty Warzone Season 6 Release Date, New Weapons, and The Haunting Event Details

Warzone Season 6 is the final seasonal update before the launch of Black Ops 6, and here’s everything we know, including the release date, new weapons, the Haunting event, and more.

After nearly nine months of content drops, including Season 5 which introduced the STG44 and Torque 35, this chapter of Warzone is nearing its end. However, before Black Ops 6 brings a plethora of new weapons, there’s still one last season to enjoy in the Modern Warfare 3 era.

Warzone Season 6 Release Date & Time

The Warzone Season 6 update is scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST.

This coincides with the end of Season 5 Battle Pass, so ensure you complete it before the rewards are gone for good.

mw3 and warzone season 6 roadmap — Activision

Season 6 marks the last major update prior to Black Ops 6.

New Weapons in Warzone Season 6

Warzone Season 6 introduces the DTIR 30-06 Battle Rifle and the Kastov LSW Light Machine Gun.

The Battle Rifle is described as “slow-firing and hard-hitting,” ideal for players who excel at long-range precision. In contrast, the LMG is crafted to effectively eliminate enemies at close quarters, featuring a “best-in-class fire rate and Tac Stance accuracy.”

Additionally, three new Aftermarket Parts will be obtainable through Weekly Challenges:

JAK Salvo (KATT-AMR) – This variant fires explosive rockets that deliver substantial explosive damage.
JAK Voltstorm (Stormender) – The Stormender discharges a lethal bolt of electricity capable of hitting multiple targets.
JAK Lance (MX Guardian) – A pressurized magazine allows the Stormender to fire three ballistic rivets, but only once per magazine.

Warzone and MW3 player using DTIR 30-06 — Activision

The Haunting Returns with Map Overhauls & New Modes

The beloved Haunting event returns in Warzone Season 6, featuring a Hellspawn variant of Rebirth and a nighttime Vondel, along with several new modes.

Although darkness has fallen over Vondel, developer remarks indicate that “visibility is good” thanks to remaining lights. However, players must now contend with “undead terrors lurking across Vondel” while navigating through the night.

warzone players in rebirth island hellspawn variant — Activision

Rebirth Island undergoes a gruesome transformation.

These map variants will also feature new modes for Season 6 – Purgatory and Zombie Royale.

Purgatory introduces a fresh Sandbox mode on Hellspawn, where players enjoy unrestricted access to their loadout and infinite lives. Unique mechanics will enhance the gameplay via Super Weapons, Mutation abilities, Portals for map teleportation, and “Flying Shipment,” where a classic map flies across the island for combat. Additionally, players can retreat to a Safe Zone, where damage cannot be dealt or received.

Zombie Royale revives the classic mode for Hellspawn and Vondel Night, allowing fallen Operators to return as Zombies with the potential to resurrect by collecting syringes from deceased players.

Horror-Themed Crossovers

Warzone Season 6 features spooky crossovers with various horror franchises through the new Battle Pass and Store Bundles, including:

Michael Myers (Halloween) – Season 6 Battle Pass
Daryl Dixon (The Walking Dead) – Operator Bundle
Art the Clown (Terrifier) – Operator Bundle
Possessed Valeria & Possessed Makarov (Smile 2) – Tracer Pack

daryl dixon in mw3 and warzone season 6 — Activision

Daryl Dixon joins Rick Grimes and Michonne in Warzone.

Warzone Season 6 Events

Additionally, new events will occur throughout Warzone Season 6, including:

The Haunting (September 18 – October 16)
The Walking Dead: Road to Terminus (September 25 – October 2)
Trick ‘r Treat: Candy Hunt (October 2 – October 16)
Purgatory Island (September 25 – October 16)
MWIII Rewind (October 9 – October 16)

As previously mentioned, Season 6 is the last complete season prior to the new game launch, so stay alert for when Warzone integrates with Black Ops 6 and the gameplay modifications it brings along.