Black Ops 6 Season 3: See release date, new maps, game modes and weapons

Black Ops 6 Season 3 was initially scheduled for April 3. Treyarch confirmed that the season will now start earlier on April 2 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST.

Season 3 Release Date

The original launch date for Season 3 was March 20. However, Activision announced a delay. The developers said they needed extra time to refine the update. They stated that this season is important for the game and wanted to ensure everything is polished before release.

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New Maps in Season 3

Firing Range returns in Season 3. This multiplayer map first appeared in the original Black Ops game. It was remade in BO3 and BO4. The map is set in a Cuban military practice facility. Other new maps include:

Barrage (6v6, Medium-Sized) – This map is set in Vietnam in 1968. Players follow Hudson’s clues about a Summit Watch on the battlefront.

Nomad (6v6/2v2, Small-Sized) – The map is set in Afghanistan in 1986. It features a ruined settlement with a missile carrier overlooking a valley.

Haven (6v6) – A KGB safehouse setting available in the Season 3 Reloaded update.

Signal (6v6) – A map based on the Numbers military station.

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Game Modes

Two game modes return in Season 3:

Sharpshooter – A free-for-all party mode where all players get the same Loadout, which changes every 45 seconds.

Demolition – A mode where one team attacks and the other defends two bomb sites. Attackers must destroy both sites to win. Respawns remain active.

Weapons in Season 3

Some of the Modern Warfare 2019 weapons that return are Kilo 141 Assault Rifle, CR-56 AMAX Assault Rifle and HDR Sniper Rifle.

FAQs

When will Black Ops 6 Season 3 start?
Black Ops 6 Season 3 will start on April 2 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST instead of the initially planned April 3 release.

What are the major changes in Black Ops 6 Season 3?
Season 3 includes new maps, returning game modes, additional weapons, fresh perks, and more customization options through the Blueprint Swap and Camo Hub.