Call of Duty has officially launched its Season 5 Reloaded update for both Black Ops 6 and Warzone, delivering a substantial content refresh that includes new multiplayer maps, limited-time game modes, weapon adjustments, and numerous quality-of-life improvements. The mid-season update from developers Treyarch Studios and Raven Software provides players with compelling reasons to return to both titles with fresh experiences and rewards.

Beyond the new content, Activision is rewarding players with 20 free Battle Pass tier skips and numerous Double XP tokens, serving as both a celebration for the recent Black Ops 7 reveal and an incentive to engage with the Season 5 Reloaded content. These bonuses will remain available until October 1st, giving players ample time to progress through the Battle Pass and prepare for the upcoming Black Ops 7 launch later this year.

The update is now live across all platforms including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Multiplayer enthusiasts can enjoy the new 6v6 Jackpot map, set in the luxurious Casino Luttazzi environment inspired by Black Ops 6's High Rollers campaign mission and Black Ops 4's Casino multiplayer map. The update also introduces returning game modes like Cranked Demolition, Ransack, and Blueprint Gunfight.

Warzone players receive significant updates including the permanent opening of Stadium's interior and the new Deadline limited-time mode featuring unlimited respawns where the lowest-scoring squads face elimination with each storm circle collapse. The update also introduces the Gravemark .357 Revolver, available in both Black Ops 6 and Warzone, along with the Nuketown Block Party Event offering numerous cosmetic rewards.

One of the most welcomed changes comes in the form of file size reduction, with the update decreasing Call of Duty's overall storage requirements by over 100GB. This addresses one of the community's longest-standing complaints regarding the game's increasing file size, largely attributed to the Call of Duty HQ app infrastructure.

The extensive patch notes detail numerous fixes and improvements across multiplayer, zombies, and Warzone modes. Zombies mode receives the Reckoning Directed Mode with a 15-round cap and enhanced guidance for the Main Quest, while Team Cranked returns with its cooperative zombie-slaying mechanics. Various stability issues have been addressed across all game modes, alongside specific fixes for weapon functionality, perk interactions, and UI elements.

Warzone-specific updates include the return of the Most Wanted Contract to Resurgence and Battle Royale Solos, standardized assault rifle and submachine gun ground loot with reduced attachment RNG, and adjustments to Ranked Play restrictions. The update also prepares for upcoming events including the Call of Duty Endowment Bowl VI on September 30th and the World Series of Warzone Global Final on October 1st featuring a $1 million prize pool.

Weapon adjustments affect multiple categories, with full details available on the official Call of Duty website. The update also introduces new default loadouts for both Commando and Infiltrator classes, alongside Gulag loadout changes replacing certain weapons with more balanced options.

The Season 5 Reloaded update represents one of the most comprehensive mid-season refreshes in recent Call of Duty history, addressing community feedback while delivering substantial new content across all game modes. With reduced file sizes, improved stability, and numerous quality-of-life improvements, players have multiple reasons to dive back into both Black Ops 6 and Warzone throughout the remainder of Season 5.