Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone Season 5 is the final season of the popular shooter game that will bring new content, features, and events to multiplayer and battle royale modes. Here is an overview of what to expect from the upcoming season, based on official announcements and leaks.
Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone Season 5 Release Date and Roadmap
Season 5 of Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone is scheduled to launch on August 2, 2023, according to the in-game battle pass countdown timer. The season will last for about two months, until the release of Call of Duty 2023 in October.
Activision has also revealed the official roadmap for Season 5, which shows all the new content and features that will be added to the game throughout the season. The roadmap includes:
- Five new multiplayer maps: Punta Mar, Strike, DRC – Zone 1, Lounge, and Canal
- Two new vehicles: Dirt Bike and MRAP
- Five new weapons: FR Avancer, Carrack .300, M13C, New Handgun, and New SMG
- A new battle pass with 100 tiers of rewards, including operators, skins, blueprints, charms, stickers, emblems, and more
- A Call of Duty 2023 reveal event that will take place on Warzone’s Al Mazrah map as part of DMZ
- A redacted event that is speculated to be related to Shadow Company
Season 05 brings five new Maps:
Season 05 brings five new Maps to #MWII Multiplayer 👀
• Punta Mar (6v6)
• Strike (6v6)
• Lounge (Gunfight)
• Canal (Gunfight)
• DRC – Zone 1 (6v6, In-season)
🫡 Read more here: https://t.co/kViDxOmA3e pic.twitter.com/ly8FCM7yav
— Infinity Ward (@InfinityWard) July 27, 2023
New Weapons and Vehicles
Season 5 will introduce five new weapons to the game, which can be unlocked by leveling up the battle pass or completing challenges. The new weapons are:
- FR Avancer: A semi-automatic rifle that fires three-round bursts with high accuracy and damage
- Carrack .300: A bolt-action sniper rifle that offers superior range and penetration
- M13C: A compact submachine gun that boasts a fast fire rate and mobility
- New Handgun: A mysterious pistol that has not been revealed yet
- New SMG: A weird submachine gun that has not been revealed yet
Season 5 will also add two new vehicles to Warzone, which can be used to traverse the map faster and more efficiently. The new vehicles are:
- Dirt Bike: A lightweight and agile motorcycle that can perform jumps and stunts
- MRAP: An eight-wheeled armored vehicle that can withstand heavy damage and fire
Call of Duty 2023 Reveal Event
One of the most anticipated events of Season 5 is the reveal of Call of Duty 2023, which is rumored to be a sequel to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The reveal event will occur on Warzone’s Al Mazrah map as part of DMZ, a special mode featuring a large-scale conflict between different factions.
According to leaks from Call of Duty dataminer HeyImAlaix on Twitter, the reveal event will involve a nuclear missile launch from a silo on the map, triggering a massive explosion that will change the landscape of Warzone. The event will also showcase gameplay footage and Call of Duty 2023 cinematic trailers.
If you are interested in reading more Call of Duty articles. To know more click on the following link:
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 PC Update Brings Game-breaking Issues
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Leaks Reveal New Warzone Map, Release Date and More
- Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 Introduces New Plunder Mode
Redacted Event and Shadow Company
Another mysterious event teased in the roadmap is redacted and speculated to be related to Shadow Company. This private military contractor appeared in Modern Warfare 2’s campaign. The dataminer HeyImAlaix also suggested that Shadow Company’s former leader Phillip Graves will return as a playable operator with a weapon bundle.
The details of the redacted event are still unknown, but it could involve some kind of confrontation or collaboration between Shadow Company and other factions in Warzone. It could also reveal some secrets about the origin and purpose of the Root invasion, the main threat in Modern Warfare 2’s story.
Conclusion
Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone Season 5 is the game’s final season that will offer many new content, features, and events to multiplayer and battle royale modes. The season will also set the stage for the next installment of Call of Duty, which is expected to be revealed in August. Season 5 will be available for all platforms on August 2, 2023.