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Activision released new trailers for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, showcasing Season 05 multiplayer maps and the BlackCell Battle Pass for Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops 7. Additionally, SEED has launched in Early Access.
Call of Duty Season 5 Battle Pass Adds New Guns And A Familiar Operator
Call of Duty Season 5 for Black Ops 7 and Warzone launches on July 23, featuring a new battle pass with over a hundred items. The pass includes two new weapons, the return of the operator Spectre, new skins for operators like Richtofen and Dempsey, and the premium BlackCell bundle with exclusive content. The season also introduces new multiplayer maps, a Zombies map, and battle royale content.
MW4 Open Beta, NEXT, Fanatics Fest, & Serialized Camo
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will launch on October 23, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game's multiplayer beta will begin on August 21, with an early access period for pre-orders and an open beta following shortly after. Pre-ordering the game offers exclusive cosmetic items, including a serialized weapon camo for the first 100,000 players.
From Game Pass to Free Sweeps Slots: The Free Gaming Models Xbox Players Should Try
Xbox offers various gaming models to fit modern lifestyles, including subscription services like Xbox Game Pass for discovering new titles and cloud gaming for cross-device play. Free-to-play games such as Fortnite and Rocket League foster community, while casual browser games provide quick entertainment between longer sessions. These flexible options allow players to seamlessly integrate gaming into their daily routines.
PUBG is the original battle royale game and probably still the best
PUBG: Battlegrounds remains a premier battle royale experience, praised for its foundational gameplay mechanics and tactical depth that have stood the test of time. Despite the emergence of other titles like Apex Legends and Call of Duty: Warzone, PUBG's methodical pace and emphasis on positioning and accuracy continue to offer a unique and rewarding social action experience.
You've never seen an Aston Martin like this — legendary car maker reveals SUV designed exclusively for Modern…
Aston Martin has unveiled the Dreadnought, a digital-only military SUV designed exclusively for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The vehicle, featuring a V12 engine and luxury interior elements, will appear in the game's DMZ mode and the free-to-play Warzone battle royale. A full-size model will be displayed at Fanatics Fest.
Black Ops 7 Season 5 has been fully revealed, with the next Call of Duty update bringing a raft of fresh content
Activision has revealed the upcoming Season 5 content for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone, launching on July 23, 2026. The update introduces five new multiplayer maps, including the original Jubilee and remasters of Frequency and Dig, alongside new limited-time modes like Overdrive Domination. Players can also expect new weapons such as the FG42 assault rifle and dual Gremlin SMGs, with more content arriving in the mid-season update.
Roadmaps and Plans
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 5 are set to launch on July 23. Further details regarding the upcoming season content were shared on the PlayStation Blog.
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This article highlights official trailers for upcoming games, including Anno 117: Pax Romana and the Season 05 launch trailer for Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. It also mentions content creator videos.
Call Of Duty Season 5 Puts You Inside A Pinball Machine, Heavy Metal Heroes Mode Returns
Call of Duty's Season 5, launching July 23, introduces a pinball-themed multiplayer map, the return of Heavy Metal Heroes in Warzone, and the final Zombies map for Black Ops 7. The season also brings new weapons, a battle pass with cosmetic rewards, limited-time events, and new multiplayer modes like Overdrive Domination and Gauntlet Rush.
Black Ops 7 Season 05: Full Intel
Season 05 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone launches on July 23, introducing new maps, modes, weapons, and a Battle Pass. The update includes new multiplayer maps like Jubilee, a new Zombies Survival map, and the Drone Labs POI in Warzone. Ranked Play seasons for both Multiplayer and Resurgence will also begin, offering new rewards.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 5 launches July 23, full details
Season 05 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone launches on July 23, introducing new maps, modes, weapons, and events. Black Ops 7 will feature new multiplayer maps like Jubilee and Frequency, along with new Zombies survival maps and a mid-season round-based finale. Warzone adds a new Verdansk POI, Drone Labs, and introduces the HKDs Killstreak and Quickdrop Kit, alongside Resurgence Ranked Play.
CoD: Black Ops 7 And Warzone Season 5 Release Date And Details
Activision has revealed details for Call of Duty Season 5, launching on July 23 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone. The update will include the return of the Frequency map and Spectre operator, new DLC weapons, and the final Zombies map to conclude the Black Ops 7 storyline. Midseason updates are expected to bring further content, including potential new killstreaks for Warzone.
PlayStation Store: June 2026’s top downloads
The PlayStation Store has revealed the top downloaded games for June 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. Escape the Backrooms dominated the charts in both US/Canada and EU regions for PS5, while other backroom-themed titles also performed well on PS VR2. The free-to-play charts featured popular titles like Fortnite, Roblox, and Call of Duty: Warzone.
Roadmaps and Plans
Details have been released for the mid-season content drop for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 04. Additionally, Daniel Grayshon and Stephen Kick from Nightdive Studios discussed the remastering process for Thief: The Dark Project.
How To Unlock Nicolas Cage In Call Of Duty And All Other Event Rewards
Call of Duty's Season 4 Reloaded update introduces a limited-time event themed around actor Nicolas Cage, featuring his operator skin, two new weapons, and various cosmetics. The event runs until July 16 and includes both free and paid reward tracks, with Nicolas Cage himself unlockable via the premium pass for 1,100 CoD Points. Players can earn rewards by grinding XP across multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone.
Call Of Duty Season 4 Reloaded Patch Notes Detail Major Gameplay Changes For Warzone
The Season 4 Reloaded update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone introduces significant gameplay changes, including weapon tuning, Zombies map improvements, and adjustments to Warzone's supply boxes, Hot Zones, and equipment. This midseason update, themed as the Summer of Action, also features a Nicolas Cage operator, new weapons, a Zombies map, and a summer-themed Rebirth Island. Key changes include nerfs to dominant weapons like the Voyak KT-3 and Kogot-7, adjustments to the Totenreich Zombies map, and fixes for Endgame. Warzone's Ranked Play restricts certain weapon attachments, while supply boxes will now disable in the gas, and Gulag wait times are dynamic. Equipment like the Point Turret and Stims receive nerfs, and the Grappling Hook is also adjusted, with some Warzone weapons receiving buffs.
"Call of Duty is bigger than the Marvel Cinematic Universe": New Xbox CEO brags as more of its games turn to…
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma claims the Call of Duty franchise is larger than the Marvel Cinematic Universe, citing its success in video games and upcoming adaptations. While the MCU has grossed over $30 billion, Sharma believes Call of Duty's consistent sales and popular free-to-play titles give it broader cultural impact. Xbox is expanding its gaming IPs into film and TV, with projects based on Gears of War, Sea of Thieves, Minecraft, Fallout, and Wolfenstein in development.
Nicolas Cage becomes a Call of Duty skin in what may be one last hurrah for goofy collaborations
Activision has revealed that actor Nicolas Cage will be added as a playable operator in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone as part of the Season 4 mid-season update. This "Summer of Action" event also includes new maps, modes, and a limited-time event pass, with Cage's skin available on the premium track. While this marks a return for celebrity collaborations, developer Infinity Ward has stated that future Call of Duty titles like Modern Warfare 4 will focus on more authentic cosmetics.
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The official trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone's S04 Reloaded 'Summer of Action' update has been released. The trailer also features a brief appearance by actor Nicolas Cage.