Call Of Duty’s Season 3 Reloaded update is officially on the horizon, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most packed mid-season drops in recent memory. Scheduled to launch on May 1, this update brings fresh multiplayer and Warzone content, three limited-time events, new weapons, powerful perks, and the return of ranked Battle Royale in Verdansk.

From gameplay-altering changes to massive crossover bundles, here’s a full breakdown of everything you can expect in Season 3 Reloaded across multiplayer, Warzone, and Zombies.

When is Season 3 Reloaded releasing in Call of Duty?

The Reloaded update is expected to go live on May 1, 2025. That date makes sense given the timeline of current events like the Black Ops Tribute, which ends the same day. The initial launch of Season 3 was on April 3, exactly four weeks prior. Based on previous updates, early download access may become available in the final days of April.

Three confirmed events coming in Season 3 Reloaded

  1. Blaze of Glory (420 event)
    Delayed from its original launch window, the Blaze of Glory event is now confirmed for Season 3 Reloaded. Expect 420-themed bundles, exclusive challenges, and LTMs that include stoner-themed modes with wild effects like hallucinations, third-person POV, and double health. Nuketown is also getting a fiery reskin called Blaze Town, which will be available during this event.
  2. Got Your Six – Call of Duty Endowment event
    This event includes a special operator bundle, XP-based challenges, and cosmetic rewards. The Got Your Six event supports military veterans through in-game participation. These events usually last a week and provide unique unlocks just for playing.
  3. Mission: Impossible crossover
    The much-rumored Mission: Impossible collaboration is set to drop with this update, including a themed event pass, multiple operators, and bundles. Like previous crossovers (TMNT, Squid Game), it’s expected to include 5 to 7 operators, with some available for free through the event track and others as store bundles.

New weapons and conversion kits in Season 3 Reloaded

  • Ladra SMG
    This high-fire-rate submachine gun comes with 37 weapon levels and is designed to excel in close-range combat. It features low recoil, excellent range, and benefits heavily from headshots to offset its slightly lower base damage. This weapon will be an event reward in one of the three events.
  • Goblin MK2 Full-Auto Conversion Kit
    This kit transforms the Goblin MK2 into a fully automatic rocket launcher. It adds explosive rounds with splash damage, at the cost of bullet velocity and fire rate. The kit also locks out most attachments, converting the weapon into an entirely new playstyle. This will also be available through one of the seasonal events.

Operators and bundles coming to Season 3 Reloaded

  • Adler Operator: Previously teased during Season 3’s launch, Adler is still missing in-game. He’s expected to appear during Reloaded.
  • Cold War Stone Variant: Another teased operator skin could arrive either as a free unlock or through an event-based challenge.
  • Mission: Impossible Operators: If the crossover goes live as expected, it will likely bring multiple operators, with at least two free via the event pass and others available in the store.

Past examples show that crossovers usually bring 3–4 premium bundles to the shop, so expect Mission: Impossible to follow that format.

Blueprint swap finally arrives

One of the most requested features, Blueprint Swap, is arriving with Season 3 Reloaded. Players will finally be able to:

  • Apply any unlocked or purchased weapon skin to base weapons or blueprints.
  • For base weapons: only the skin can be changed, not the attachments.
  • For blueprints: customize both the skin and attachment set using other unlocked visuals.

This feature will be available across multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone and offers a huge boost in cosmetic customization.

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Multiplayer map and mode additions

  • New Maps:
  • Haven (6v6): A KGB safehouse from 1991, featuring a balanced layout with both interior and outdoor spaces.
  • Signal (6v6 & 2v2): Set in a submarine control room in 1968. This is a tight, fast-paced map ideal for SMGs and shotguns.
  • Blaze Town (Nuketown Variant): Limited-time, fire-themed version of Nuketown coming with the Blaze of Glory event.
  • New Multiplayer Modes:
  • Joint Operations: A rotating LTM that combines five game types—TDM, Hardpoint, Domination, Kill Confirmed, and Inhalation—under wild effects like low gravity, double health, and visual hallucinations.
  • New Perk: Vendetta
    This recon perk marks the location of your killer when you respawn. It can be countered by the Vigilance perk. Vendetta will be available as an event unlock.

Zombies additions in Season 3 Reloaded

  • Directed Mode for Shattered Veil:
    A guidance tool to help players complete the main quest. Ideal for solo or casual players.
  • Zombie Snack LTM:
    A new limited-time mode themed around food and frost-based abilities. The Frost Blast field upgrade allows players to freeze enemies, changing the pace of the undead onslaught.

Major Warzone updates in Season 3 Reloaded

  • High-Value Loot Zones:
    Select POIs in Verdansk will be marked for high-tier loot. These zones rotate and incentivize early drops.
  • Specialist Perk Returns:
    A huge meta-shifting perk, available in buy stations or via hidden Easter egg mechanics.
  • Portable Decontamination Station:
    Field upgrade that creates a safe zone in the gas, useful for clutch endgame plays.
  • Bunker Buster Killstreak:
    Vertical explosives meant to flush out campers inside buildings.
  • New Contracts:
  • Big Game Bounty: Hunt the player with the most kills for a reward and an advanced UAV.
  • Recon Train: A riskier recon contract, available only on the moving train. Requires players to upload data while the train is in motion.

Verdansk map updates

  • Ascenders (Interior and Exterior):
    New mobility options with multiple vertical ascenders now available across Verdansk.
  • Train Station Interior Opens:
    The mezzanine shopping mall and footbridge areas inside the Verdansk Train Station are now accessible. New Easter eggs are expected here.
  • Verdansk Express Train:
    A moving train returns, circling the map on a fixed route. While players can’t control it yet, it could become a key feature in a future update.
  • Redacted areas and subsurface secrets:
    Teasers suggest new underground areas and secrets are coming in the mid-season blog post.

Ranked Battle Royale returns

Warzone’s Ranked BR finally returns in Verdansk Trios (150 players). This mode includes:

  • Full competitive rules
  • Ranking progression
  • Exclusive operator skins and cosmetics

Players can earn rewards by climbing the competitive ladder, with one exclusive camo already shown in early screenshots.

More LTMs and surprises expected

One more surprise mode teased is High Trip, featuring chaotic gameplay, wild visual effects, and possible narration by Jay and Silent Bob. It’s expected to drop during the Blaze of Glory event later in the season.

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FAQ: Season 3 Reloaded in Call of Duty

When is Season 3 Reloaded coming out?

The update drops May 1, 2025.

What are the new weapons?

The Ladra SMG and Goblin MK2 conversion kit are being added.

Is Mission: Impossible really coming to Call of Duty?

Yes, it’s heavily rumored and likely includes operators, an event pass, and bundles.

Will Warzone ranked be back?

Yes, ranked Battle Royale returns with Verdansk trios and full competitive rules.