Modern Warfare 4 Season 1: Release Date, Warzone Maps & Battle Pass
Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 launched on 6 November 2026 and brought MW4 into Warzone. Here are the unlock times, the new Warzone maps Hajin and Zodiac, the 100-tier Battle Pass, the DMZ X01 site, and why there is no PS4 or Xbox One version.
How this was checked
Season 1 timing, Warzone integration and Battle Pass contents come from Activision's Season 1 announcement and the Call of Duty blog, cross-checked with GameSpot, IGN and GamesRadar coverage read on 10 November 2026. Mid-season dates and Game Pass timing are marked as unconfirmed where reports disagree.
Release date and unlock times
Season 1 went live on 6 November 2026 at 12:00 AM ET. That is the same moment everywhere:
| Region | Local time |
|---|---|
| US East | 12:00 AM ET, 6 November |
| US West | 9:00 PM PT, 5 November |
| UK | 5:00 AM GMT, 6 November |
| Taiwan / Hong Kong | 1:00 PM, 6 November |
The season arrived about two weeks after launch, which is faster than the usual seasonal gap.
What Season 1 does to Warzone
Season 1 is the point where MW4 becomes the Warzone base. The changes are bigger than a normal season:
- MW4 content carries over. Operators, weapons, attachments and camos move into Warzone.
- Older weapons become legacy. They stay usable but lose customisation.
- Black Ops 7 movement is removed. Warzone switches to MW4 movement, including Tactical Sprint without a perk.
- Player levels reset to 1 for the new Warzone year.
- Warzone comes to Switch 2 for the first time.
Battle Pass and weapons
Season 1 runs a 100-tier Battle Pass with 1,100 COD Points in the paid track.
| Item | How to get it |
|---|---|
| Cronen Osprey (AR) | Battle Pass tier 16 |
| CSG-35 (SMG) | Battle Pass tier 36 |
| JAK-12 (shotgun) | In-season event |
| ZLR Talonhawk (melee) | In-season event |
| Operator XERO | BlackCell |
There is no official "meta" list. Any meta-gun ranking is player opinion and changes with patches, so check the current weapon tuning notes before you spend tokens.
Multiplayer maps and modes
Season 1 adds three multiplayer maps at launch:
- Backstab.
- Canyon.
- Shoot House, a reimagined version of the classic map.
Returning modes include Grind and Drop Zone, plus the Gauntlet 1v1 limited-time mode.
DMZ: X01 Black Site
The DMZ addition is the X01 Black Site, a GRANIT Arms facility near Hajin. Public coverage lists new orders, FOB upgrades and boss contracts against Knuckle, The Wrench and The Captain. The exact loot tables and contract rewards are not published, so treat them as in-game discovery.
Platforms, Game Pass and last-gen
MW4 is on PC (Steam and Battle.net), PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.
Activision confirmed MW4 skips PS4 and Xbox One. There is no last-gen version, and Warzone's last-gen versions were retired.OfficialGame Pass is the other common question. MW4 was not on Game Pass at launch and is sold outright. Reports disagree on when it might join the service, with one outlet pointing to the 2027 holidays. No date is confirmed.
Season 1 Reloaded
The mid-season update is expected in December. Public coverage lists:
- Ministry and Overflow multiplayer maps.
- The Counter Attack mode.
- Additional in-season events.
Activision has not posted a firm Reloaded date at the time of writing.
What is still unconfirmed
- The exact Season 1 Reloaded date.
- Whether and when MW4 joins Game Pass.
- Double XP event dates.
- Official weapon tuning for the first mid-season patch.
FAQ
The FAQ block above covers the start time, Warzone integration, new maps, Battle Pass weapons, Game Pass, last-gen support and Reloaded.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 start?
6 November 2026 at 12:00 AM ET. That is 9 PM PT on 5 November, 5 AM GMT on 6 November, and 1 PM in Taiwan and Hong Kong on 6 November.
Is Modern Warfare 4 in Warzone now?
Yes. Season 1 integrated MW4 into Warzone. MW4 operators, weapons, attachments and camos carry over, and older weapons become non-customisable legacy weapons.
What are the new Warzone maps?
Hajin is the large battle royale map and Zodiac is the smaller Resurgence map. Verdansk and Rebirth Island return later in the season, and the other maps are removed.
What weapons are in the Season 1 Battle Pass?
The Cronen Osprey assault rifle is at tier 16 and the CSG-35 SMG is at tier 36. The JAK-12 shotgun and ZLR Talonhawk melee weapon arrive through in-season events. BlackCell adds Operator XERO.
Is Modern Warfare 4 on Game Pass?
Not at launch. The game is sold outright. Reports disagree on when it might arrive on Game Pass, so treat any date as unconfirmed.
Can I play Modern Warfare 4 on PS4 or Xbox One?
No. MW4 is on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2. Activision confirmed it skips last-gen consoles, and Warzone's last-gen versions were retired.
What is in the mid-season Reloaded update?
Public coverage lists the Ministry and Overflow multiplayer maps and the Counter Attack mode for Season 1 Reloaded in December. Treat the exact date as unconfirmed until Activision posts it.