Call of Duty: Warzone
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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.
Evening Multiplex
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.
Evening Multiplex
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.
Play As Nicolas Cage In Call of Duty For Season 4 Reloaded
The "Summer of Action" update for Call of Duty Season 4 Reloaded arrives on June 25, introducing actor Nicolas Cage as a new operator in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone. The update also features new weapons like the AN-94 assault rifle, new maps including a remake of the Black Ops 1 "Launch" map, a new "Kowakujo" Zombies map, and updates to Warzone's Rebirth Island.
After Years of Live-Service Chasing, Single-Player Games Are Winning Again
The article discusses the shift in the gaming industry from a strong focus on live-service games back towards single-player experiences. While live-service games can be highly lucrative, many publishers struggled to implement them successfully, leading to a resurgence in demand for complete, finished single-player titles. This trend is evident in recent showcases from Sony and Xbox, which highlight promising single-player games as key platform definers.
CoD: Black Ops 7 And Warzone Season 4 Reloaded Release Date And Details
Activision has revealed details for the upcoming Season 4 Reloaded update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone, launching on June 25. The update will introduce new weapons like the AN-94 assault rifle, additional multiplayer maps including Zenith and a remake of Launch, and a new Zombies map called Kowakujo. Warzone will also receive a new limited-time mode called Squad Gun.
Over 20,000 fans are asking Microsoft to drop Xbox’s online paywall
Over 20,000 users on Microsoft's Xbox Player Voice platform are requesting the removal of the online multiplayer paywall. Players argue that paying for consoles and games should be sufficient, especially as online multiplayer is generally free on PC and many free-to-play titles on Xbox no longer require subscriptions. Despite the significant user support, the article notes that Microsoft is unlikely to abandon a long-standing revenue stream without a clear financial benefit.
After a 'corporate mandate' demanded they help with Call of Duty, Toys for Bob studio head says it took 'many mini miracles' to buy their independence from Activision
Toys for Bob, the studio behind Spyro: Reignited Trilogy, has successfully bought back its independence from Activision Blizzard. Studio head Paul Yan stated that a 'corporate mandate' to support Call of Duty: Warzone and Overwatch 2 was not the right fit for the studio's identity. Following layoffs at Microsoft, Toys for Bob proposed a radical plan to spin out as a separate company, focusing on making the types of games they are best known for.
Activision shuts down claims that Call of Duty's upgraded anti-cheat can be bypassed
Activision has addressed claims that its Ricochet anti-cheat system, particularly the Microsoft Azure Attestation component, can be bypassed. The company stated that Microsoft has already fixed the reported vulnerability and that the system remains effective in identifying and preventing cheaters from entering matches. This update is part of ongoing efforts to combat cheating in Call of Duty titles, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
Toys For Bob Discusses Flying Free In Spyro: A Realm Beyond
Toys for Bob, now an independent studio formerly part of Activision Blizzard and briefly Microsoft, has revealed Spyro: A Realm Beyond. Studio Head Paul Yan and Associate Creative Director Lou Studdert discussed the studio's independence and the game's emphasis on true player-controlled flight. The spark for the new game came during the development of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy.
