Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone's first seasonal update drops December 4th at 9:00 AM Pacific. Season 01 brings two new weapons, multiple operators, and over 100 unlockable items across free and premium tiers.
More importantly, the development team has overhauled Battle Pass progression based on Black Ops 6 feedback. Players should hit those high-value rewards noticeably faster this time around.
Battle Pass Progression Changes
The biggest news for Season 01 isn't the new content. It's how quickly players can actually unlock it.
Earlier pages now require fewer tiers to complete, letting players reach HVT (High Value Target) rewards sooner. Later pages contain more items, but front-loading the good stuff means less grinding before the Battle Pass starts feeling rewarding.
Daily Challenges can now award Battle Pass Tokens for the first time in Call of Duty history. These challenges appear across Multiplayer, Zombies, Warzone, Co-Op Campaign, and Endgame. Certain days during the season will offer bonus challenges that grant tokens on completion.
The overall pacing has been tuned so time spent in any mode feels more productive. Treyarch specifically mentioned taking "learnings" from BO6's completion times, suggesting the previous Battle Pass felt too slow for many players.
Page System Explained
Season 01's Battle Pass spreads 100+ rewards across 14 pages, plus a Completion Page that unlocks after finishing everything else. The Instant Reward Page and Page 1 are available from the start.
Each page holds up to six rewards that can be claimed in any order using Battle Pass Tokens. Two items per page are free. The rest require a Battle Pass, BlackCell, or Vault Edition purchase.
Every page features an HVT reward at the end, typically an Operator Skin or Weapon Blueprint. These only unlock after claiming all other items on that page. BlackCell owners get exclusive variants of most HVT rewards.
The Auto Claim feature handles unlocks automatically during gameplay. Players who prefer manual control can disable it and spend tokens on specific items instead. A Token Bank counter in the top-right corner tracks available tokens.
Pricing Breakdown
The standard Battle Pass costs 1,100 COD Points (roughly $10) and allows players to earn up to 1,100 COD Points back through progression. The Battle Pass Bundle runs 2,400 COD Points and includes 20+ Tier Skips.
BlackCell costs $30 and unlocks all premium content plus exclusive items. The Vault Edition runs the same $30 but adds bonus operators, Mastercraft weapons, and other extras on top of the BlackCell content.
New Weapons
Both Season 01 weapons are free to unlock. No Battle Pass purchase required.
Kogot-7 SMG
Unlock: Page 3 (base weapon), Page 11 HVT (blueprint)
This full-auto SMG prioritizes mobility and fire rate over stopping power. It's built for close-quarters combat, effective from the hip up close or aimed down sights at medium range. Gunsmith attachments can push it toward either extreme, boosting close-range lethality or extending damage falloff with the right barrels and optics.
The Kogot-7 has 39 Levels, 30-round magazines (4 magazine options), and accepts the following attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, and Fire Mods.
Prestige Attachment (Akimbo): The Dual Wield Stock lets players swap between single and dual SMGs on the fly. Going akimbo increases damage output but applies penalties to damage range, recoil control, hipfire spread, and sprint-to-fire speed.
Maddox RFB Assault Rifle
Unlock: Page 6 (base weapon), Page 14 HVT (blueprint)
The Maddox returns from Black Ops 4 with its signature fast fire rate and large magazine. A 40-round default capacity makes it ideal for extended firefights. Recoil stays manageable, though controlled bursts work better at longer ranges.
The Maddox RFB has 43 Levels, 40-round magazines (3 magazine options), and accepts the following attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, and Fire Mods.
Prestige Attachment (Burst Barrel): The 13" MFS Echo-Fire Barrel fires two rounds in rapid succession with each trigger pull. It blocks Muzzle attachments and burns through ammo quickly. Running Scavenger or Assault Pack helps offset the increased consumption.
New Operators
Dorne (The Guild)
Unlock: Instant access with Battle Pass or BlackCell purchase
Alden Dorne steps into the villain role for Season 01. He served as Emma Kagan's right-hand man within The Guild before taking control himself. The official description paints him as intelligent, ruthless, and prone to violent outbursts that make him more dangerous than Kagan ever was.
His signature line: "Your mind belongs to me now, Mason."
Dorne has four available skins. The "Adjutant" skin unlocks immediately with Battle Pass purchase, with a BlackCell variant for premium buyers. The "Disharmony" Ultra Skin waits at the Completion Page. It features an all-black officer's uniform with carbon steel body armor and a high-tech helmet. The BlackCell version adds gold trim, a cape, and animated textures.
Scorn (JSOC)
Unlock: Immediate access with BlackCell
Scorn is a frontline enforcer kitted out in full-body reactive armor. He specializes in high-risk missions requiring urban suppression and armored breach tactics. No confirmed military record exists, but rumors link him to classified black-budget research programs.
Battle Pass Instant Rewards
Standard Battle Pass
Buying the Battle Pass immediately unlocks:
- 10% Battle Pass XP Boost
- Dorne Operator with "Adjutant" Skin
- "Chain of Command" Legendary Blueprint (X9 Maverick Assault Rifle)
- "Linked" Reticle
- "Rank and File" Large Decal
BlackCell
BlackCell buyers get everything above plus:
- 20 Battle Pass Tier Skips
- 1,100 COD Points
- Scorn Operator
- "Ultimatum" Mastercraft Blueprint (Carbon 57 SMG with Tracers and Death FX)
- "Heavy Fire" Companion Finishing Move (featuring Scorn's D.A.W.G. companion)
- "BlackCell No. 1" HUD Theme
- "Clock Out" Gun Screen
- "BlackCell" Clan Tag
Players who buy the standard Battle Pass first and upgrade to BlackCell later receive 1,100 COD Points back.
All Operator Skins
Season 01 includes operator skins across multiple pages. HVT skins come with BlackCell variants.
Dempsey "Mauler" (Page 2 HVT): A sleeveless "Mammoth Riders" vest over black shirt and dog tags, with helmet and mic. The BlackCell version swaps the vest for a virtual interface and high-tech gauntlets.
Zaveri "Ravage" (Page 4 HVT): Full-body tactical suit with lightweight armor. BlackCell adds an animated hood, cape, and buckled accessories.
50/50 "Collateral" (Page 6): Red camo jacket, body armor, backward hat. Her bionic arm and tattoos are on full display with rolled sleeves.
Anderson "Reboot" (Page 7 HVT): Captain Nora Anderson trades her flight suit for lighter combat gear in green and blue. BlackCell upgrades to black, silver, and gold with an advanced optical helmet.
Razor "Knife Edge" (Page 8): Mil-sim style with black gauntlets and lightweight body armor over standard-issue uniform.
Richtofen "Chemtrail" (Page 9 HVT): Doctor Richtofen in a bright yellow jacket with fur-lined hood, shades, and gas mask at the ready. BlackCell switches to black and gold with the hood pulled up.
Grimm "Array" (Page 11): Sleeveless vest and hoodie with cap and face mask. Binary code tattoos line her arms.
Samuels "Wayward" (Page 12 HVT): Mid-weight body armor with metal knee pads and plenty of storage. BlackCell adds animated armor, helmet, and shades.
Wei Lin "Rainfall" (Page 14): Rain jacket and gloves for the medic/combatant.
All Weapon Blueprints
The Battle Pass includes over 20 blueprints. Items marked with (*) have BlackCell variants.
| Blueprint | Weapon | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Chain of Command | X9 Maverick AR | Instant Reward |
| Zero Hour | MPC-25 SMG | Page 1 |
| Firing Line* | MXR-17 AR | Page 1 HVT |
| Hot Range | MK.78 LMG | Page 2 |
| Intensity | Warden 308 Marksman | Page 3 |
| Red Mist | M15 Mod 0 AR | Page 4 |
| Circuit Tactical | Knife | Page 5 |
| Wolfhound* | Echo 12 Shotgun | Page 5 HVT |
| Swatter | Aarow 109 Launcher | Page 6 |
| Reroute | Shadow SK Sniper | Page 7 |
| Disassembler | M34 Marksman | Page 8 |
| Liquid Cooled* | Razor 9mm SMG | Page 8 HVT |
| Fugue State | Coda 9 Pistol | Page 9 |
| Nanostorm | Ryden 45K SMG | Page 9 |
| Evac | Akita Shotgun | Page 10 |
| Drumbeat* | XM325 LMG | Page 10 HVT |
| First Light* | Kogot-7 SMG (Tracers) | Page 11 HVT |
| Executive Order | DS20 Mirage AR | Page 12 |
| Unspoken Truth | Velox 5.7 Pistol | Page 12 |
| Terminal Spike | Knife | Page 13 |
| Reconditioner* | M8A1 Marksman (Mastercraft) | Page 13 HVT |
| Shutdown | VS Recon Sniper | Page 14 |
| Neuroslicer* | Maddox RFB AR (Reactive) | Page 14 HVT |
| Dissonance | AK-27 AR | Completion Page |
BlackCell Exclusive Blueprints
BlackCell owners receive the "Ultimatum" Mastercraft Blueprint (Carbon 57 SMG with Tracers and Death FX) as an instant reward. Seven additional BlackCell-exclusive blueprints unlock throughout the pass: MXR-17, Echo 12, Razor 9mm, XM325, Kogot-7, M8A1, and Maddox RFB.
Cosmetics Overview
Reticles: "Linked" (Instant Reward), "Candle" (Page 2), "Converge" (Page 10)
Equipment Skins: "Clash" Cluster Grenade (Page 3), "Digital Breakdown" EMP Grenade (Page 9)
Finishing Moves: "Heavy Fire" Companion (BlackCell Instant), "Fast Work" (Page 1), "Wanna See a Magic Trick?" (Page 4), "Electro-Pop" (Page 12), "Busted Beaker" (Page 14)
Emotes: "Don't Even Start" (Page 7), "Two Thumbs Up" (Page 9), "Get Good" (Page 14)
Sprays: "Synth Enhancement" (Page 3), "Entity" (Page 8), "Cranium Crack" (Page 10), "Fog Phantom" (Page 12), "Bummed Pixel" (Page 13)
Additional Items
The pass also includes COD Points (up to 1,100 earnable), Weapon Charms, Large Decals, Stickers, GobbleGums, Emblems, Calling Cards, Loading Screens, and 2XP/2WXP Tokens. Gun Screens, HUD Themes, and Clan Tags are BlackCell exclusive.
New Weapon Attachments won't appear in the Battle Pass. They'll be available as Weekly Challenge rewards throughout the season instead.
Completion Page Rewards
Finishing all 14 pages unlocks the Completion Page, which grants:
- 200 COD Points
- "Disharmony" Ultra Skin for Dorne
- "Disharmony" BlackCell Variant (BlackCell owners)
- "Dissonance" AK-27 Blueprint
- "No Slowing Down" Animated Calling Card
- "Energized One" Animated Emblem
- "Gift Card" GobbleGum
Vault Edition Contents
The Vault Edition matches BlackCell's $30 price and includes all Season 01 BlackCell content. It also adds:
Operator Skins: Karma, Harper, T.E.D.D., and Reaper EWR-3
Mastercraft Weapon Collection: Five Mastercraft weapons
Extras: Guild Override Dynamic Weapon Camo, Ultra GobbleGum Pack (eight Ultra-rarity GobbleGums), and a Permanent Unlock Token for any Loadout or Scorestreak.
Store Bundles
Tracer Pack: Aerial Dominance Ultra Skin Bundle
Built around Captain Nora Anderson's "Flight Commander" Ultra Skin, this bundle includes two tracer blueprints (the "Pitch" AK-27 and "Yaw" XR-3 Ion Sniper), the "Drone Dropped" Finishing Move, "Remote Ready" Emote, "Controlled" Weapon Charm, and several animated cosmetics.
Tracer Pack: Birds of Slay Mastercraft Bundle
A predator bird theme featuring Vermaak's "Avian" Operator Skin. The "Iron Talon" Maddox RFB blueprint comes with Mastercraft treatment, Tracers, and Death FX. Also includes the "Hypercarnivore" Ryden 45K SMG, "Flip & Snap" Finishing Move, and various cosmetics.
Tracer Pack: Legend Reborn Bundle (Mid-Season)
David Mason takes center stage with the "Old Wounds" Operator Skin. Two tracer blueprints accompany him: the "Time and Fate" Hawker HX Sniper and "Cordis Die" MXR-17 Assault Rifle. Additional cosmetics round out the bundle.
Call of Duty League: CDL Launch Pack 2026
Competitive players can grab four CDL Operator Skins (Home and Away versions for both male and female characters), the "Ego Fade" Universal Camo, and eight other cosmetic items including the "I'm Beaming" and "Cold Crown" animated items.
New Customization Options
Black Ops 7 introduces a new feature for Reactive and Mastercraft weapons. Players can now swap out Barrels, Stocks, and other attachments while keeping the weapon's signature visual style intact. Previous titles locked these cosmetic variants to their default configurations.
Launch Timing
Season 01 went live December 4th at 9:00 AM Pacific alongside the Warzone integration. All Battle Pass content, seasonal updates, and new Warzone content is available at launch.
