Warzone Season 1 patch notes have officially arrived. With a brand-new resurgence map and the Black Ops 7 integration, the first season comes with a plethora of content. We are also getting major movement changes and brand-new weapons. Not only that, for the very first time in Warzone, Activision is bringing the open matchmaking system, which means far less SBMM. Verdansk is also getting some major POI changes in the new season.If you want to learn about the entire Warzone Season 1 patch notes, read below.Warzone Season 1 patch notesHere are all the changes coming to Warzone in the Season 1 updateMAPSNew» Haven's Hollow «Haven’s Hollow is a brand-new Resurgence map built from the ground up to deliver a fresh Resurgence experience.It is inspired by late-summer, early-fall Appalachia, blending small-town Americana with a striking modern research complex to create a timeless, lived-in world.This map features vibrant lighting, colorful foliage, strong visibility, and carefully tuned pacing that lands just slightly larger than Rebirth Island while still maintaining that fast, high-intensity feel.Players will explore a mix of locations - from the vintage Train Station to the modern Research Center - alongside familiar spaces like Main Street from Liberty Falls, redesigned to fit seamlessly into this setting.Gameplay focuses on a streamlined, classic Resurgence experience with tight pacing, grounded mobility, consistent loot, and limited vehicles to keep combat approachable and energetic. While not official canon, the map includes redesigned spaces inspired by Zombies locations and features a collection of hidden Easter eggs for a fun layer of discovery throughout each match.Primary Points of InterestCoal DepotA high-traffic junction where interiors make for strong ambushes and the rooftop offers risky but rewarding positions.LumbermillAn industrial complex with the map’s largest rooftop, layered interiors, and sneaky parkour paths for advantageous positioning.Main StreetA dense collection of building interiors and loot spots, featuring the Motel, comic book store, and a high-stakes Bank drop reminiscent of Rebirth Island’s Prison rooftop.MansionA reimagined Shattered Veil layout with new interior routes, attic choke points, and rooftop ascenders offering layered vertical play.PondA natural lowland marked by long sightlines, strategic foliage for cover, plenty of ziplines for quick mobility, and a central Hunting Lodge overlooking ankle-deep waters.Research CenterA spiraling, multi-floor facility around a central courtyard, topped with tiered rooftops and a dangerous yet important buy station below.RiverboatUnique, multi-level space with ascenders, ziplines, and tight interior fights balanced by open upper decks overlooking the river.Train StationThe welcome mat of Haven's Hollow - ideal for quick regains with fast access to supplies and tight engagements.Barn AdjustedPreviously announced as Homestead, we’ve made several structural and layout changes to this POI:Replaced the small shed with a new two-story interior structure, adding a lower town-side entrance and improved cover when engaging toward the barn.Reworked the destroyed barn into a larger, more open structure with multiple interior and exterior routes to the upper level, creating more varied engagements and reducing single-point choke fights.Reinforced the outer perimeter with a more solid fence to provide increased protection from long-range pressure coming from the Mansion rooftops.Improved entrance callouts to more clearly communicate when players are transitioning into this space.Repositioned the cabin cluster into a tighter cul-de-sac layout to reduce long sightlines toward the Research Center and better concentrate encounters.Added an exterior fireplace and tall landscaping elements to further break up sightlines across the POI.Relocated the grain shed and rotated the ladder to face the Church, enabling smoother rooftop access and new parachute rotation opportunities toward the barn.» Verdansk «Signal Station New Point of InterestLocated near the Military Base, Signal Station introduces a new high-visibility landmark centered around its towering radar arrays.Players can complete a short side quest to activate the main radar and earn a portable Tactical Heat Map. This item reveals nearby threat levels for your squad in real time and is lost upon death.This POI brings much-needed gameplay depth to what was previously a forest with only an average drop rate. Positioned near the center of Verdansk, it stays relevant deeper into matches while logically fitting as a high-altitude radar installation. Its unique multi-building layout provides clear visual and gameplay identities without adding excessive conflict to already busy surrounding areas, with most lines of sight intentionally oriented toward Military Base.Factory Remastered Point of InterestLocated near Superstore, the Factory returns as a remastered version of the fan-favorite Verdansk ’84 location.The layout stays intentionally close to the original design while introducing new environmental dangers, including active missile production.Reintroducing Factory helps support the naturally high-action ecosystem around Superstore, adding more options for players to engage or safely disengage from the area. The POI enhances rotational freedom while keeping combat intensity balanced across this hotspot region. The missiles inside Factory serve as a nostalgic nod to the classic Stadium update.MODESNewWeekend-Only Limited-Time ModesEach weekend, a different Limited Time Mode will be featured, giving players new ways to experience Warzone. The currently planned modes are as follows:Week 1 | Buyback Battle Royale ReturningA fan favorite mode that allows players to redeploy as long as they have enough cash when eliminated.Squad Size: QuadsWeek 2 | Amped Battle Royale NewAn experimental mode that increases base health to support longer, higher intensity engagements.Squad Size: QuadsWeek 3 & 4No Limited-Time Mode will be available due to the holiday break.Week 5 | Ultra Fast Resurgence NewDetails to be announced at a later date.Squad Size: QuadsPLAYLISTNewOpen MatchmakingWith the launch of Black Ops 7 Season 01, Open Matchmaking where skill is minimally considered will be introduced to Call of Duty: Warzone.This change will apply to all non-Casual modes available on the Warzone playlist.SchedulePlaylist | Week 1Battle RoyaleMap: VerdanskSquad Sizes:SolosDuosTriosQuadsBattle Royale CasualMap: VerdanskSquad Sizes: QuadsResurgenceMap Rotation:Haven's HollowRebirth IslandSquad Sizes:SolosDuosTriosQuadsResurgence CasualMap: Haven's HollowSquad Sizes: QuadsWeekend LTMMode: Buy Backs Battle RoyaleMap: VerdanskSquad Sizes: QuadsAt the launch of Season 01, all squad sizes (Solos, Duos, Trios, and Quads) will be available across both core Battle Royale and Resurgence in Europe and North America. Other regions will be launching with Quads for both core modes.During the first few weeks of the season, we will be closely monitoring matchmaking data across individual regions. Given the introduction of open matchmaking, this data will help us determine necessary adjustments per region to ensure the healthiest matchmaking experience possible. While any potential changes are still to be determined, we wanted to share this early for transparency.For information about upcoming Playlists, please check out the dedicated Call of Duty: Warzone Trello Board.GENERALAim AssistTuned strength at short and long ranges and refined full-activation requirements to better balance engagements between Controller and KBM players.For the launch of Black Ops 7, Treyarch shared that in engagements between similarly skilled Controller and Keyboard & Mouse (KBM) players, data showed a slight controller advantage at close range and a KBM advantage at long range.As such, Black Ops 7 launched with a new right-stick aiming requirement for achieving maximum Rotational Aim Assist strength. When the right-stick isn’t used, or isn’t tracking a target effectively, players now experience a minimum Rotational Aim Assist strength. The goal for this new mechanic and other Aim Assist range changes is to provide the most competitive experience for all players and inputs.Warzone will be inheriting these same changes with the launch of Season 01.MOVEMENTFor movement, our goal this chapter is to make traversal feel smoother, more responsive, and more natural as you flow through the map.SprintingRemoved Tactical Sprint as a core ability.Tactical Sprint is now available via the Sprinter Perk.Increased base sprint speeds.By shifting Tactical Sprint into a perk unlock and boosting base sprint speed, players still get a smooth, fast traversal experience but your movement choices now carry more intention and build identity. This lets Sprinter lean into high-mobility playstyles while keeping core movement fluid and fair for everyone.Combat RollIntroduced Combat Roll as a new movement tool, available through the Mountaineer Perk.This new, optional mechanic lets players absorb fall impacts and maintain momentum, opening up new ways to reposition, descend from height, and chain movement options together creatively.Experimental MechanicsWe’ve enabled both Wall Jump and the Grapple Hook in all Limited-Time Modes throughout Season 01.Movement remains a core pillar of the Warzone experience, and we will be closely monitoring player feedback in our LTMs to identify opportunities for new mechanics, tuning, and future improvements.LOADOUTSTo further streamline the create-a-class experience and reinforce weapon identity, we’ve made several foundational changes to loadouts and weapon customization.WildcardsWildcards have been removed entirely.Overkill is now available to all players by default.Since Overkill was already the dominant choice for most players, this change streamlines the loadout process and simplifies how players select the weapons and attachments that define their playstyle.Attachment CapWeapons are now limited to 5 attachment slots.With this change, builds are more deliberate and each weapon’s identity is clearer. This helps ensure that Assault Rifles feel like Assault Rifles, SMGs feel like SMGs, and each weapon class maintains its intended role without excessive overlap.Equipment OptionsA number of lethal and tactical equipment options have been moved out of the loadout selection and will only be available via in-match loot.With this change, our goal is to simplify loadout selection while making loot-only items more desirable and impactful. Each loot-exclusive item has been buffed to support this shift. This approach also gives us greater flexibility to rotate and vault items throughout the chapter to keep the sandbox fresh.EQUIPMENTLethal and Tactical equipment have received a meaningful refresh this season, featuring a mix of powerful new additions and targeted adjustments to fan-favorite tools.Equipment InteractionsStarting in Season 01, we’re introducing the first wave of our equipment counterplay interactions - also referred to as our rock-paper-scissors system. This system expands the core utility of equipment, adding additional depth to combat and encouraging players to think more strategically about what they carry throughout a match.Stim ShotThe Stim Shot can now be activated immediately after being hit by a Flash or Concussion Grenade to fully clear their disorienting effects.This change gives players a fast option to counter disorienting crowd-control effects, especially with the buff to Flash Grenades, enabling quicker recovery in high-pressure combat situations.Smoke GrenadeThe Smoke Grenade can now extinguish lingering flames created by Molotov Cocktails or Napalm Killstreaks.To support more aggressive pushes through area denial, opening new paths for advances and tactical repositioning.These are only the first of several interactions we have planned for the Black Ops 7 year. We expect that these changes will lend to more dynamic and interesting outcomes during engagements, especially if squads properly coordinate their shared arsenal. As always, we’ll be keeping a close eye on how these systems perform and player feedback.Available Equipment» Lethals «Needle Drone NewSmall flying drone that explodes on impact.Auto or manual-control toggle.4.5m explosive radius.170 max damage.8 second flight time.Only available in loot.Point Turret NewSmall deployable sentry turret that automatically shoots at opponents, distracting and damaging them.12.5m range.15 damage per shot.Can stick to surfaces like vehicles.Only available in loot.C4 AdjustedSticky explosive with a large blast radius.7m explosive radius.240 max damage.Can be detonated via the C-Link without the clacker.Combat Axe AdjustedRetrievable throwing axe lethal to unarmored targets.Behaves more like a throwing knife.Faster throw speed.Hit multipliers.250 torso275 neck500 headOne shot to downed targets.Molotov Cocktail AdjustedThrown incendiary that creates a patch of flames.25 fire damage every 250ms.Lasts 10 seconds.Can be extinguished by Smoke Grenades.Claymore ReturningDirectional anti-personnel mine.6.5m front-facing explosive distance.300 max damage.Drill Charge ReturningBurrows into surfaces before detonating.5m explosive radius.275 max damage.Detonates at impact point if drilling fails.Only available in loot.Frag ReturningCookable fragmentation grenade.6.5m explosive radius.240 max damage.Proximity Mine ReturningProximity-triggered explosive that launches upward.6.5m explosive radius.275 max damage.Crouching reduces damage.Going prone significantly reduces damage.Highly effective against vehicles.Only available in loot.Sticky Grenade ReturningSticky grenade with a timed fuse.5m explosive radius.180 max damage.Under a different name in-game.Thermite ReturningIncendiary device that sticks to surfaces.3m explosive and burn radius.50 explosive damage.100 damage on direct impact.12-damage fire ticks every 350ms.Highly effective against vehicles.Only available in loot.» Tacticals «Phantom Signal NewTracking-virus device that affects up to three nearby opponents.Not consumed if no opponents are nearby.Tagged opponents emit sound for 10 seconds.Tagged opponents appear on the compass.Only available in loot.Pinpoint Grenade NewShoots tracking devices at opponents.8.5m targeting radius.15-second active duration.Tracked opponents are visible through walls in real-time.Tracker can be removed.Only available in loot.Psych Grenade NewReleases a cloud of hallucinogenic gas on impact that causes affected players to see short-lived phantom copies of themselves appear randomly around them.The Psych Grenade replaces the Experimental Gas Grenade, introducing a new tactical interaction. It creates controlled chaos on the battlefield by disorienting opponents and disrupting their senses.Decoy AdjustedSimulates footsteps and gunfire.16-second duration.Surface-stick behavior.Generates randomized radar pings around the decoy.Flash AdjustedBlinds opponentsUp to 4 seconds when directly facing detonation.Cookable for up to 3 additional flashes.Only available in loot.Heartbeat Sensor AdjustedLimited-use detection tablet used to locate nearby players.15m range.90-second battery life.Stim Shot AdjustedRemoves flash and concussion effects.Refreshes tactical sprint.Increases movement speed up to 8 percent.Concussion ReturningSlows enemy movement and aim.1.5-second maximum stun duration.Shock Charge ReturningElectric trap that stuns opponents.3m radius.7-second shock duration.Causes loss of aiming control and random weapon fire.Only available in loot.Smoke Grenade ReturningCreates a vision-blocking smoke screen.Can extinguish lingering flames from Molotov Cocktails.FIELD UPGRADESEcho Unit NewHolographic-soldier decoy that tricks opponents.Mimics a standing or crouching position when it is deployed.Portable Decontamination Station AdjustedDeployable autonomous neutralizing-agent dispersal unit.Lasts for a limited time.Can now be picked back up if deployed but not activated by gas.ReturningArmor BoxDeployable CoverMunitions BoxRecon DroneTrophy SystemWar Cry» Resurgence Only «Redeploy Drone Beacon ReturningBeacon that calls in a Redeploy Drone, allowing for quick repositioning.KILLSTREAKSBunker Buster AdjustedDesignates a missile strike that pierces a building, deploying gas inside.Now delivers gas 50m downward, covering a majority of large buildings.Care Package AdjustedCalls in a crate containing high-value loot, including:1 power itemAdvanced UAV, Bunker Buster, Utility Box, or a low-chance Specialist2 rare Perks4 resupply itemsCash, Armor Plates, or AmmoCare Packages can also deliver new seasonal, rotating items.Returning KillstreaksCluster StrikeCounter UAVNapalm StrikePrecision AirstrikeSupply UAVUAVPERKSLootable PerksBattle RoyaleContract RewardsReactive ArmorScavengerMountaineerAlertnessLegendary Supply BoxesTemperedSurvivorReactive ArmorAlertnessResurgenceGeneralBomb SquadIrradiatedScavengerShroudedAlertnessVeteranCold-BloodedReactive ArmorPerks & Categories» Blue (Slot 1) « 🔵Mountaineer AdjustedReduces fall damage and improves climbing.Increases the height before taking critical fall damage by 5 meters.Combat Roll further reduces fall damage by 10% and removes the movement penalty from high falls.Increases ladder climb speed by 15%.We’ve heard the feedback that Mountaineer wasn’t delivering enough impact compared to previous versions, and we agree that maintaining its identity is critical. In this update, Mountaineer now allows players to Combat Roll to further increase fall damage reduction. This also negates the negative effects typically applied when falling from significant heights, giving the Perk a more consistent and meaningful defensive role.Cold-Blooded ReturningGrants immunity to tracking equipment, targeting systems, and electronic interference.Immune to thermal optics, weapon targeting systems, heartbeat sensors, phantom signals, scrambling, EMP effects, Tracker, and Alertness.Grenadier ReturningImproves explosive equipment and equipment handling.Explosive equipment adds a 5-second health regen delay.Explosive equipment inflicts a 20% movement slow for 3 seconds.Throw equipment 15% farther.See equipment trajectories.Scavenger ReturningImproves ammo and resource acquisition.Dead opponents drop a pack containing additional ammo, equipment, plates, and cash.Veteran ReturningImproves equipment resistance and long-range weapon handling.Resistant to flash, concussion, gas, and shock equipment effects.Immune to Grenadier.Increases hold-breath duration by 5 seconds.Increases flinch resistance by 30%.» Red (Slot 2) « 🔴Bomb Squad AdjustedProvides explosive resistance and equipment negation.Reduces explosive and fire damage by 45%.Spot and hack equipment through walls.Highlight equipment for your squad while ADS.Bomb Squad now reduces damage from explosive and fire-based Killstreaks. This update expands the perk’s defensive utility and opens up new opportunities for more aggressive, frontline play.Reactive Armor AdjustedImproves armor recovery and defense.Armor regenerates up to 100% of its maximum if you avoid damage for 2 seconds.Total approximated time to regenerate to maximum is 20 seconds.Breaking armor triggers an EMP effect (won’t re-trigger until armor is fully restored).Sprinter AdjustedImproves sprinting and movement.Grants Tactical Sprint.Reload while Tactical Sprinting.Reduces movement penalties while reloading or using equipment.Alertness ReturningImproves situational awareness.Sense opponents within 30 meters.Sense when you are being aimed at.Quick-Fix ReturningImproves armor handling and health regeneration.Insert plates one-handed.Immediately begin health regeneration when eliminating opponents or inserting armor plates.» Yellow (Slot 3) « 🟡Adaptive NewImproves explosive defense, movement, and handling.With plates not full: gain a 10% movement speed boost.With plates full: gain improved ADS speed and sprint-to-fire speed.Gain an audible warning when near trap equipment.Traps triggered by the player are delayed.Gain the ability to reset fuses when throwing back grenades.Ghost AdjustedImproves stealth.Undetectable by enemy radar pings while moving.Effects are disabled if stationary for 1.5 seconds or more.Ghost remains a strong pick but has become less clear in recent iterations.Survivor AdjustedImproves health regeneration, revive speed, and survivability.With full armor plates, gain one-hit protection against ballistic weapons.Health begins regenerating after 4 seconds.Allies revive you faster.Tracker AdjustedImproves tracking and target acquisition.Shooting an enemy briefly outlines them based on range.Automatically ping the enemy who downs you.Track enemy footprints; when you shoot an enemy, all others can see their footprints for 10 seconds.Tempered ReturningImproves armor efficiency.Refilling armor requires 2 plates instead of 3.LOOT & ECONOMYSeasonal LootGeneral ChangesAddedSelect BO7 weapons & equipmentStatic, hand-curated weapon buildsRemovedPre-BO7 weaponsExcept for certain easter egg rewards.PistolsGas MasksSelf-RevivesRandomized attachmentsLoot PoolLethalsClaymoreCombat AxeDrill ChargeFrag GrenadePoint TurretProximity MineSemtexThermiteTacticalsConcussion GrenadeFlash GrenadePhantom Signal InjectorPinpoint GrenadePsych GrenadeShock StickSmoke GrenadeStim ShotField UpgradesArmor BoxDeployable CoverEcho UnitMunitions BoxRecon DroneTrophy SystemWar CryBUY STATIONSAdjustmentsInventoryRedeploy — $4,000Armor Plate — $300Cluster Strike — $3,000Precision Airstrike — $5,000UAV — $6,000Munitions Box — $4,000Armor Box — $4,000Echo Unit — $1,500Napalm Strike — $5,000Counter UAV — $4,000Loadout Drop MarkerSolos: $6,000Duos: $10,000Trios: $10,000Quads: $10,000» Verdansk «Updated Buy Station locations across Verdansk.Buyback Speed Quality of LifeFurther improvements made to how quickly eliminated teammates become available for buyback at Buy Stations after losing the Gulag.CONTRACTSAdjustmentsContract Spawn SystemAdditional contracts will now reveal in later circles more consistently.We found that late-game Contract availability was still lower than we wanted, so we’ve made a slight tuning pass to ensure more Contracts remain active during the final stages of a match.Search & Destroy ContractThis contract has been removed.Low adoption rates toward the end of the previous chapter led to its removal for now, making room for more commonly completed contracts in the pool.PUBLIC EVENTSAdjustments» Verdansk «Updated the list of available public events in core Battle Royale.Public Events Per CircleCircle 2Loadout DropFiresaleRestockCircle 3ContractorFiresaleRestockCircle 4Fly BuyRecon FlyoverLoadout DropCircle 5JailbreakRestockCircle 6Fly BuyRecon FlyoverWEAPONSOne of our major goals for this season was to evolve weapon attachments to better support multiple viable build paths per weapon.Assault Rifle BarrelsMid-range Barrel:Expands Medium Damage Range 1, a new Warzone-specific stat.Control Barrel:Improves recoil control and bullet velocity.Expanded Attachment FunctionalitySuppressors now provide visual recoil reduction.Mobility-focused stocks now improve handling.Heavier stocks further emphasize recoil stabilization.Shotgun SlugsPump-action shotgun slugs can now secure a one-shot headshot within maximum damage range.VEHICLESReturningPolaris VehiclesThe Polaris RZR Pro R 4 UTV and Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 ATV return in Season 01.Available across Verdansk, Rebirth Island, and Haven’s Hollow.Both vehicles now feature an updated Black Ops 7-themed visual design with a fresh, sleek look.CHALLENGESComplete challenges every week of the season to unlock new Loadout items, Camo rewards, and XP. Beginning with Season 01, the Weekly Challenges Menu, accessible via the Lobby or the Challenge Hub in the Career Menu, gives you the chance to earn new Attachments, Scorestreaks, Weapons, and more by completing Challenges in all modes.At the start of Season 01, immediately check the Weekly Challenge menu to see the available rewards and the challenges required to access them. Complete any six challenges across any (or all) of the four supported modes — Co-op Campaign/Endgame, Multiplayer, Zombies, or Call of Duty: Warzone — to unlock the weekly Loadout reward. Check the menu again the following week for the next gameplay reward.Completing challenges also rewards XP, and this is a great way to rise through the Levels. Don’t worry if you miss a week; as long as you’re playing Black Ops 7 during any part of Season 01, all the previous Weekly Challenge Challenges and rewards are still accessible, up to the point the season concludes.Week 1 Reward: Ballistic Knife: For the first week of Season 01, a brand-new Melee Weapon is your reward: Make sure you’re rapidly completing Weekly Challenges to unlock the Ballistic Knife!UI/UXNewHUD Visual ImprovementsCompassTac MapEquipment WidgetSquad WidgetQuick InventoryBuy StationFirst-Time User Experience promptsFront-End Visual ImprovementsPlay TabWeapons TabOperators TabCareer TabWarzone ArmoryAny weapons you have not yet unlocked from current or past titles can now be accessed by completing a Challenge in the Armory.Navigate via Career > Challenges > Armory.Improved Rotation Playlist UI Quality of LifeThe playlist rotation interface has been improved to better showcase available squad sizes and map options.Loading Screen Improvements Quality of LifeAdditional gameplay and mode information has been added to the loading screen to improve clarity during match entry.Reward Feed Quality of LifeA new Reward Feed has been added, allowing players to view a history of recently unlocked rewards.Dedicated Button to Leave Firing Range Quality of LifeA dedicated button to exit the Firing Range has returned, replacing the previous keybind-only exit method.AdjustedNavigation & UIMinor navigation improvements to Loadouts.Minor map rotation UI improvements to the Play Tab.Legacy Weapons moved to a new Legacy tab in the Weapons menu.Improved First-Time User Experience flow.Added Weapon Build Share/Copy functionality.Added Kick/Ban features to Private Match for Lobby Admins.In-Game HUDSelf-Revive indicator repositioned to the right, next to Gas Mask and Armor Plates.Minor layout updates to Loot Cards for improved readability.First-Time User tooltips moved to the right side with improved layout and timing.Minor improvements to perk and equipment icons, including better in-use feedback.Minor notification improvements for clearer on-screen messaging.That covers everything you needed to know about Warzone Season 1 update. 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