With new bundles, weapons, map changes and additions to Zombies mode Outbreak, has a lot to offer for both Black Ops: Cold War and Warzone players. This page outlines the Black Ops - Cold War and Warzone Season 3 Reloaded release time and what you have to look forward to during this mid-season update, as well what we know about the Rambo and John McClane bundles to join the 80s fever. On this page:
UK: 5am (BST) Europe: 6am (CEST) East Coast US: 12am (EDT) West Coast US: 9pm on Wednesday, May 19th (PDT)
The early download for the mid-season update goes live on May 19th at 5am BST / 6am CEST / 12am EDT, arriving early on May 18th at 9pm PDT for Pacific players. Expect a download size of 7.1 to 13.1 GB if you own the full version of Black Ops Cold War, and 14.6 to 18.1 GB if you own the free-to-play Warzone instead. As always, be prepared for the above times to change in case there’s any last minute changes or setbacks from the developer. You can read about the update in more detail from our report, but at a glance, you can expect as part of Season 3 Reloaded:
Two new operator bundles - Rambo (launch week) and John McClane (launch week) Two new weapons - Baseball Bat (Black Ops: Cold War only, launch week) and the AMP 63 pistol (in season)
New Warzone mode - Power Grab New Warzone points of interest - including the Nakatomi Plaza from Die Hard, Survival Camps from Rambo: First Blood Part II, and CIA Outpost New Warzone Killstreak - Combat Bow New Warzone weapon from Black Ops Cold War - Ballistic Knife
New Outbreak main quest (launch week) New Outbreak world event - Orda (launch week) New Outbreak mini-game - fishing (launch week) New Firebase Z and Dies Maschine mode - Cranked 2: No Time to Crank
New maps for Black Ops: Cold War - Standoff (6v6, launch week), Duga (multi-team, launch week) New modes for Black Ops: Cold War - Die Hardpoint (launch week), Rambo’s Gun Game (week two), Multi-Team Elimination (launch week) New Medals - Action Movie-Inspired medals
Warzone Season 5 is almost here! If you want to learn more about firepower from previously, we explain the best Welgun loadout, best Cooper Carbine loadout, best Gorenko Anti-Tank Rifle loadout, best STG44 loadout, best MP40 loadout, best Automaton loadout, best BAR loadout, best Combat Shotgun loadout, best Type 100 loadout, and best Kar98k loadouts. Don’t expect any related challenges to unlock them, sadly, as they’re part of two purchasable bundles, listed below:
Rambo Operator Bundle (launch week) Legendary Operator Two Finishing Moves Three Legendary Weapon Blueprints (assault rifle, LMG, knife) Legendary Calling Card and Emblem Epic Watch and Charm
John McClane Operator Bundle (launch week) Legendary Operator Two Finishing Moves Three Legendary Weapon Blueprints (tactical rifle, two SMG, one assault rifle) Legendary Calling Card and Emblem Epic Watch and Epic Weapon Charm
Have fun during the second part of this third season! If you need a hand with specific Warzone weapons, you can read how to get the best CARV.2 loadout, best PPSh 41 loadout, best Swiss K31 loadout, best Bullfrog loadout, best AK-47 loadout, and the best Stoner 63 loadout.
