Season 5 of Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops 6 is officially launched on August 7, and the buzz is all about the Warzone Season 5 battle pass. Packed with over 100 unlockable items, including two powerful free weapons, exclusive Operator skins, animated blueprints, and unique XP boosts, this season is delivering big. Whether you’re grinding through the free tiers or going all in with Blackcell, there’s something for every player. Most importantly, two brand-new weapons are completely free and will shake up your multiplayer and Warzone loadouts immediately.
Free guns that change the game in Warzone season 5
Two base weapons in Season 5 are entirely free, making them the top reason to complete the Warzone Season 5 battle pass:
- PML 5.56 LMG (Page 3): A fully automatic light machine gun with a rapid fire rate and high damage output. Despite its slow mobility and heavy recoil, this one packs a serious punch, ideal for suppressive fire and squad support.
- ABR A1 Assault Rifle (Page 6): Inspired by the AUG, this burst rifle offers reliable handling and strong burst damage. It can even be modded into a full-auto weapon via attachments. Expect this one to be a solid meta contender.
Both weapons are part of the free tier of the Warzone season 5 battle pass, meaning even players who don’t spend COD Points will have access to them after playing through the required pages.
All eyes on Sims and BlackCell unlocks
This season’s featured operator is Sims, who is instantly unlocked in his “Stogie” skin when purchasing the base Warzone season 5 battle pass (1,100 COD Points). But for those wanting more, BlackCell offers a premium package with wild extras:
- Instant unlock of the Solace Operator, exclusive to BlackCell
- Up to 20 tier skips
- Over 130 total rewards including weapon charms, calling cards, and animated operator skins
- Exclusive BlackCell-only daily challenges in Warzone, Zombies, and Multiplayer
- Unique Herald Mastercraft blueprint for the CRI
- XP boost stacking up to 40% this season and up to 50% if you’ve bought BlackCell since Season 1
More than seven exclusive operator skins are included for fan favorites like Stone, Maya, Toro, Carver, and Nerin. BlackCell also introduces matching blueprints for powerful guns like the KSV, AMES 85, ABR A1, and the new PML 5.56.
Bonus cosmetics and unique store bundles
Even beyond weapons and skins, this battle pass includes fresh content like:
- New finishing moves and animated emotes
- Custom reticles and equipment skins
- Weapon decals, XP tokens, stickers, gobble gums, and sprays
The final tier rewards center around Sims, who receives additional high-level skins including one with a cobra perched on his shoulder. Themed bundles are also returning in the store, including the crossover with I Know What You Did Last Summer, the Scream Park Mastercraft (fitting for Halloween), and an actual military-style Dogs of War pack, a rarity these days.
For source and full battle pass details, visit the official Call Of Duty Season 5 blog.
FAQs Warzone season 5 battle pass
What are the two free weapons in the Warzone season 5 battle pass?
The PML 5.56 LMG and ABR A1 burst rifle are free unlocks on pages 3 and 6.
Is Sims available in the base Warzone Season 5 battle pass?
Yes, Sims is the main operator and is unlocked instantly with the base pass.
What do you get with the BlackCell upgrade?
BlackCell includes Solace operator, 20 tier skips, 130+ rewards, and exclusive skins and blueprints.
How much does the battle pass cost?
The standard pass costs 1,100 COD Points. BlackCell costs around $30 real money.
When is the Warzone season 5 start date?
Season 5 starts August 7 across all platforms, with full content rollout that day.
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