Activision will launch the Season 6 update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone on September 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM Türkiye time. The Halloween-themed The Haunting event will bring new multiplayer maps, Zombies content, Warzone modes, and DOOM collaboration rewards together under the same season.
Black Ops 7 Multiplayer Content
Quantum and Bloodstead are among the headline multiplayer maps for the new season.
Modes such as T.E.D.D. Trials, Hordepoint, and Freeze Tag will rotate into the game at different points throughout the season.
Players should not expect every piece of content to become available simultaneously on September 17, as Activision's roadmap distinguishes between "launch" and "in-season" content.
The new weapon pool includes the VMP, TR51 Para, Arcblade, and Roc 20mm.
Some weapons will be unlocked through the Battle Pass, seasonal events, or in-season challenges.
Free-to-play users should check the in-game menus to see which challenges unlock the base weapons, while paid tracks should be reviewed separately to determine which cosmetics or progression bonuses they provide.
What's New in Warzone and Zombies?
Warzone is receiving a horror-themed area called Haunted Hollow alongside the 64-player Giant Infected mode.
The Halloween event will change parts of the map and match rules, but Activision has not announced that all standard playlists will be permanently removed.
On the Zombies side, new Tenshu content and a Rogue Run expansion are planned.
Black Ops 7's Endgame section will also take Avalon into nighttime conditions and introduce a new threat system called Forbidden Summoning.
The mission order, availability period, and exact release date of each of these additions will be listed separately on the official seasonal roadmap.
DOOM Event Pass: What's Free and What's Paid?
The DOOM collaboration will begin later during the season, although an exact date has not yet been announced.
The free track of the Event Pass includes core gameplay-related rewards such as the Roc 20mm.
The Premium track includes content such as the Doom Slayer Operator, a classic Doom Guy appearance, a BFG-themed weapon blueprint, and a Crucible-inspired melee cosmetic.
The important distinction is that not all DOOM-themed content will be free.
Players who do not purchase the Premium track will still be able to earn free rewards, but the Operator and certain special cosmetics will be tied to the paid path.
The standard Season 6 Battle Pass has been announced at 1,100 COD Points in the United States, while the Battle Pass Bundle costs 2,400 COD Points.
The separate premium price for the DOOM Event Pass should be confirmed in-game once the event begins.
Download and Spending Plans for Season 6
Because Call of Duty uses a shared client structure, the Season 6 update may be significantly larger than the individual mode a player actually uses.
Once Activision publishes platform-specific download sizes, players should check available storage space and preload times.
If unnecessary Warzone or Black Ops 7 content packs can be removed through console storage management, doing so may reduce the overall download burden.
When calculating COD Point costs, the standard Battle Pass, BlackCell-style premium bundles, and the DOOM Event Pass should be treated as separate products.
Players should not assume that an Operator shown in one package is automatically included in another.
The fact that new weapons can be unlocked through free progression paths is important for competitive accessibility.
Weapon blueprints, meanwhile, generally provide cosmetic designs and preset attachment combinations.
If the meta changes, the long-term value of a paid blueprint can also change.
Because The Haunting activities are time-limited, players should mark the end dates of Zombies and Warzone challenges on their calendars.
Server congestion on the first evening may cause queues or higher latency, but this should not automatically be treated as evidence of permanent performance problems.
What Does This Mean for Players?
The start of Season 6 could quickly change weapon metas because of the new additions.
Warzone players should keep an eye on download sizes and playlist rotations, while Zombies players should track which missions are connected to specific seasonal content.
Players interested in DOOM cosmetics should separate the free and Premium Event Pass tracks and calculate the total COD Point cost before spending.
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Season 6 includes a large amount of content, but saying that the "DOOM collaboration has arrived" should not create the impression that every costume and cosmetic will be free.
A more practical approach is to complete the free Event Pass rewards first and then decide whether the Premium track contains enough cosmetics that you would actually use.
Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 6 begin on September 17 with The Haunting.
The DOOM collaboration will arrive later during the season, with the Operator and several highlighted cosmetics available through the paid Premium track.
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FAQ
When does Call of Duty Season 6 begin?
Season 6 begins on September 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM Türkiye time.
Does the DOOM event begin on the same day?
No exact date has been announced. The event will arrive later during the season.
Is Doom Slayer free?
The Doom Slayer Operator is listed as part of the Premium Event Pass.
How many COD Points does the Season 6 Battle Pass cost?
The standard Battle Pass costs 1,100 COD Points, while the Battle Pass Bundle costs 2,400 COD Points.
What new mode is coming to Warzone?
The 64-player Giant Infected mode is one of the major new additions.
