With Season 4 Reloaded all but over, attention has now shifted towards the upcoming Black Ops 6 Season 5 update. As we inch closer to the end of the game’s update cycle, the content releases should begin heating up, starting with the arrival of the final Zombies map in the upcoming update. Season 5 will also add a selection of new weapons, multiplayer maps, and more to the game. With details yet to be officially confirmed, we’ve compiled everything known so far about Black Ops 6 Season 5, including its likely release date.
Black Ops 6 Season 5 Release Date
Black Ops 6 Season 5 is expected to release on Thursday, August 7, at 9:00 AM PT (12:00 PM ET/5:00 PM GMT). As always, the release date was revealed by Season 4’s Battle Pass timer, but there’s a chance Season 5 may face a delay, considering the last seasonal update was also delayed.
Nevertheless, new seasons typically start during the first and last weeks of a given month, so the date certainly lines up with their traditional release cadence.
Black Ops 6 Season 5 Expected Content
The highlight of Black Ops 6 Season 5 is sure to be the new Zombies map, but there will be plenty to enjoy for multiplayer fans as well. On that note, here’s all the confirmed and leaked content coming with Season 5:
New Weapons
Leakers on X have uncovered mentions of many new weapons in Black Ops 6’s code, but only some of these will end up coming in Season 5. So far, the only weapon confirmed to appear is the M249 LMG as revealed by the Season 4 outro cinematic. Besides this, here are some of the leaked weapons that could potentially join BO6’s arsenal:
- APS Underwater Rifle
- Uzi
- MP-40
- M60
- Brass Knuckles
- Boxing Gloves
- Chainsaw
I Know What You Did Last Summer Collab
This won’t please the mil-sim purists, but Call of Duty is set to welcome another pop culture crossover. Following up on the Beavis and Butt-Head and American Dad collaborations, Season 5 will feature a movie tie-in with ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer.’ Players can look forward to cosmetics and Operator skins themed around the horror flick, and possibly a limited-time event to commemorate the crossover.
Janus Towers Zombies Map
The highly-awaited Janus Towers Zombies map will finally arrive alongside Season 5. According to leaks, the map will reportedly be named ‘The Reckoning‘ in the game. and it will serve as the final chapter of the ongoing Zombies storyline. With the crew hot on the heels of S.A.M., the crumbling towers will be the stage of a climactic showdown. Judging by the brief reveal trailer, the map will also feature Dark Aether sections, which tie into the overarching narrative.
And that wraps up everything we know about Black Ops 6 Season 5 so far. We’ll be updating this guide with new information as soon as it drops, so be sure to bookmark it. And also let us know your expectations from the seasonal update in the comments.
