Warzone Season 4: Release Date, New Verdansk POI, New Weapons, and more

Warzone Season 4 is en route, bringing new weapons, map changes, operator skins, and more to the Battle Royale title. Season 3 saw the return of Verdansk, which immediately made it one of the most popular seasonal updates in the game’s history. This was followed up by the mid-season Reloaded update, which reintroduced Warzone Ranked, further bolstering the amount of content in Season 3. The onus is now on Activision to somehow take things up a notch with Warzone Season 4. So if you are wondering what the devs have planned, learn everything about Warzone Season 4, including its release date, new Verdansk POIs, and more.

Warzone Season 4 Release Date

Warzone Season 4 will be released on Thursday, May 29, 2025. As usual, the Battle Pass timer gave the release date away, which was eventually confirmed by the official Call of Duty X account as well. New seasonal updates usually kick off at 9:00 AM PT (12:00 PM ET or 5:00 PM BST).

Warzone Season 4 Content

With official details on Warzone Season 4 out, we can compile all the bits of content coming to the game in this update. Like every seasonal update, players can expect a selection of new weapons, map updates, gameplay updates, and more. So, here’s a look at everything coming to the battle royale:

New Weapons

• FFAR 1: Full-auto assault rifle. Very high rate of fire and excellent CQB power, but slower handling and mobility.
• LC10: Full-auto submachine gun. Excellent accuracy and range, with a moderate rate of fire. Average mobility and very slow handling for its class.
• Essex Model 07: Classic lever-action marksman rifle. High damage potential. Balanced by a slower rate of fire and handling.
• Olympia: A Double-barrel shotgun with very high damage and respectable range, but requires frequent reloading.
• Pickaxe: A deadly melee weapon that downs unarmored enemies with brutal severity. Though its range is short, the Pickaxe’s combination of rapid slashes and overhead swipes can halt enemies in their tracks.

The FFAR 1 and LC10 from Black Ops: Cold War briefly appeared in the Black Ops 6 Season 3 outro cinematic. Both weapons have now been confirmed for Season 4, with the LC10 packing the most potential to disrupt the SMG meta. The Essex Model 07 made its franchise debut back in Black Ops 4, and the deadly marksman rifle is hitting the streets of Verdansk in Season 4. Being a level-action rifle, it’s got some cowboy flair, but given its slower fire rate, you’ll need to make every shot count.

Next up is the Olympia, a classic double-barrel shotgun that is also set to return. While the weapon packs a ton of damage, its range leaves a lot to be desired, so we don’t expect a high pick rate for this one.

New Attachments

Four new attachments are coming to Warzone, all of which will be released at different points in Season 4:

• G-Grip (SMGs/ARs): Obtainable via the Battle Pass, the G-Grip is essentially a Vertical Foregrip with a laser slapped on, offering improved firing stability, horizontal recoil control, and tightened spread when transitioning between hipfire and aiming down sights.
• Stryder .22 3-Round Burst Mod: Converts the Stryder .22 into a 3-round burst. Drastically improves fire rate and maintains manageable gun kick, but alters the weapon’s damage profile outside of the effective range.
• SVD Full Auto Mod: Many players will be looking at this in-season event reward, which does exactly what it says on the tin: converts the SVD to a fully automatic weapon.
• TR2 CQB Auto Conversion: Alters the TR2 Marksman Rifle to fire handgun caliber rounds, resulting in a Marksman Rifle with a compact frame and fully automatic capabilities that rival the fire rates of an SMG.

New Verdansk POI

Warzone Season 4 introduces a brand-new POI to Verdansk, named The Overlook. The monolithic skyscraper sits at the heart of Downtown, situated where the SKN Comm Tower previously stood. The currently under-construction building offers incredible verticality and detailed interiors, including a decked-out lobby.

It’s flanked by two cranes, both of which are accessible, adding further jeopardy to combat encounters on the building’s upper levels. There’s also a network of ziplines connecting The Overlook to nearby buildings, meaning hot drops on this skyscraper are set to be intense. On the building’s exterior, you’ll find road checkpoints, a Burger Town outlet, and a Sushi Bar nestled near its stepped courtyard. Located near its summit are the Skydeck and a Penthouse, both of which are decorated luxuriously, and the devs have also hinted at a secret room placed on one of the upper floors.

New Modes

Five new game modes are entering the Warzone, two of them being Ranked Play: Battle Royale and Ranked Play: Resurgence. Here’s a look at the other three:

• Clash: This action-packed team-based mode takes place in and around a specific POI within Verdansk, and pits two teams of 52 players (divided into 13 Quad Squads per side) against each other. With no Circle Collapse, the primary objective is to gather 500 points to win. The mode comes with its own scoring system, power-ups, and the Search and Destroy contract, among other things.
• Havoc Royale: Drop into a specially themed area of Verdansk with your Loadout. Every new gas circle activates a different modifier. Adapt fast to sudden changes as Havoc modifiers may impact you, the environment, and even the gameplay rules. Survive the Havoc, be the last team standing, and claim victory.
• Resurgence Casual: Similar to Battle Royale Casual, Resurgence Casual offers the standard Rebirth Island experience but with bots thrown into the mix. Perfect for players who prefer a more relaxed gameplay experience as compared to the typically sweaty Resurgence mode.

Stitch Returns

Stitch has returned to haunt Verdansk once again. This was initially confirmed in the Season 3 outro cinematic before the Season 4 key art cleared up any remaining doubts. The ex-KGB agent will be available as an operator in Warzone, but he appears to be siding with the Rogue Black Ops team on this occasion.

Besides the Cold War antagonist, players can also use the new Omen BlackCell skin and the Eve Macarro operator in Warzone, both of which will be available via Black Ops 6 Season 4.

New Gameplay Features

A new Contract, Field Upgrade, Killstreak, Perk, and ATV are all set to drop into Verdansk during Season 04. The bulk of these new features will be tied to the Clash mode initially before being added to other modes via the mid-season update. Here’s an overview of all four:

• Search & Destroy Contract: After acquiring the contract, players will need to plant or defuse a bomb on a buy station to trigger a fire sale and gather high-quality loot. The contract will be made available across Battle Royale, Resurgence, and Plunder.
• Care Package Kill Stream: A throwable Kill Stream that drops a loadout-sized crate from the skies. Inside, you’ll find quality loot including rare equipment, the Specialist Perk, and more. Available across all modes.
• Door Barricade Field Upgrade: Coming to BR and BR Casual via the Care Package, the Field Upgrade lets you setup a lockable barrier to block doors.
• Hand Cannon Kill Streak: The ultimate difference-maker, the Handcannon is a powerful sidearm that is handicapped by limited ammo. Make every shot count when this Kill Streak hits Battle Royale, BR Casual, and Plunder via the Care Package.
• Loot Master Perk: Available only as Ground Loot during Resurgence and Plunder matches, the Loot Master Perk allows you to maximize your scavenging potential and gear up faster by increasing the amount of loot you find while opening caches.
•  Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 ATV: A brand-new quad that offers more stability than ever before, alongside ample space for three operators. Useable across all game modes.

That wraps up everything to know about the Warzone Season 4 roadmap. While you wait for the new season, let us know which feature you’re most excited for in the comments below.