Season five, which is likely to be Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s shortest season, will still get the “Reloaded” treatment for its mid-season update.
Just like all seasons before it, season five of MW2 will have a “Reloaded” update sometime toward the middle of the season, adding new content like maps, weapons, and modes to refresh the player base before a new season begins.
Here’s everything we know about Season Five Reloaded so far.
When is MW2 and Warzone Season Five Reloaded?
The official release date for Season Five Reloaded is Aug. 30, and it should be playable around 12pm CT that day.
What’s new in Season Five Reloaded of MW2 and Warzone?
New content is the name of the game, and there’s a good amount of stuff to look forward to playing in Season Five Reloaded.
New weapons
The M13C is a reward for the MW3 reveal event “Shadow Siege” on Aug. 17, but even more weapons are coming in the midseason update.
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The midseason update will include a new SMG with an integrated suppressor, a new sidearm, and a pickaxe melee weapon.
New Core map: DRC – Zone 1
A new six-vs-six “small-sized” map for MW2 multiplayer is due to arrive, and it’s a part of DMZ’s Building 21.
“This map is located around the Visitor Center in the shadow of Building 21,” Activision said. “Many of the technological triumphs that the DRC have gifted the world are on display here. Players are also allowed behind the curtain to view some of the inner workings of the facility, from Research and Development to the shipping and receiving areas, to a few of the laboratories.”
New Gunfight variants
The two-vs-two mode is getting three different variations throughout the season. Here’s what Activision had to say about them.
Gunfight Snipers
“Tool up with your favorite sniper or marksman rifle, and leave the Secondary, Tacticals, and Lethals at home,” Activision said.
Armored Gunfight
“Need more protection during your 2v2 skirmishes?” asked Activision. “Then welcome to Armored Gunfight, a variation on the fan-favorite mode, featuring standard Gunfight rules with one distinct difference; armor is enabled! Each squadmate comes to the fight with 150 HP of Armor, 100 Health, and no replacement plates or health regeneration. All other Gunfight rules apply (win conditions, overtime, capturing the overtime flag), but your takedown tactics should be adjusted accordingly.”
4v4 Faceoff
“For those seeking the fast-action gameplay of small-team cage matches, the ultimate compliment to Gunfight is back,” Activision said. “Use your own Loadouts, forget Killstreaks, and play modes like Team Deathmatch and Kill Confirmed on all the MW2 Gunfight maps. However, in Season 05 the action is even more frenzied, as the player count is upped by one Operator per team: This is 4v4 Faceoff. Fans of Shipment 24/7 take note.”
New challenges
New challenges related to camos and vehicle skins are coming in season five.
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“Players of both MW2 and Warzone should expect further unlock challenges as Season 05 continues, not least a series of tasks related to expertise with vehicles, as well as an in-depth Camo Challenge with suitably impressive rewards,” Activision said.
21 Savage
Following up with the Doggfather near season five’s launch and Nicki Minaj on Aug. 24, an operator bundle for 21 Savage is also a part of the update. 21 Savage is promised for “mid-season,” which likely means he’ll be in the update.
New Warzone modes: Fort Resurgence and Armored Royale
The new Armored vehicle that came with season five will be the focal point of Armored Royale, a popular mode from the original Warzone game making its first appearance in the new title.
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“The MRAP’s return means one thing: Armored Royale is coming back,” Activision said. “Reinforce your squad in this Battle Royale with a big difference — you’re dropping onto your own MRAP, and it’s up to you to use, fortify, and repair this hulking vehicle with its turret, protective shielding, and mobile Buy Station, while cutting through rivals operating their own behemoth trucks.”
Fort Resurgence is the respawn-based mode on Al Bagra Fortress, a slice of the larger overall Al Mazrah map. The new map will enter the Resurgence map rotation during season five.
