Warzone and Black Ops 6 Season 3 pre-load details: Everything you need to know

Warzone and Black Ops 6 Season 3 are set to go live on April 2, 2025, at 9 am PT, and the pre-load option is now available for PC (Battle.net), Xbox, and PlayStation users. This handy feature lets you download and install the update in advance, allowing you to jump straight into the game and explore all the new content as soon as it goes live.

This article covers all the known pre-load details for Warzone and Black Ops 6 Season 3.

What is the pre-load size of Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 3 on PC (Battle.net)?

As mentioned earlier, the Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops 6 Season 3 pre-load window is currently available for PC users on Battle.net, Xbox, and PlayStation. The update is notably larger this time, with the following sizes

PC: 50.45 GB.
Xbox: 52.19 GB
PlayStation: 31.9 GB

Season 3 pre-load size (Image via Battle.net)

The massive file size is understandable, as the upcoming season is packed with content, including the highly anticipated return of the Verdansk map in Warzone. Additionally, several new features and elements will be introduced across all major game modes.

Note: The PlayStation platform might get a smaller update before the launch of Verdansk. We will update the article accordingly if that is the case.

Warzone and Black Ops 6 Season 3 release date and time for all regions

Here is the list of release dates and times for the upcoming season across different regions:

Time zones	Date and time
Pacific Time (PT)	April 2, 2025, at 9 AM
Mountain Time (MT)	April 2, 2025, at 10 AM
Central Time (CT)	April 2, 2025, at 11 AM
Eastern Time (ET)	April 2, 2025, at 12 PM
British Summer Time (BST)	April 2, 2025, at 5 PM
Central European Summer Time (CEST)	April 2, 2025, at 6 PM
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)	April 2, 2025, at 7 PM
Moscow Standard Time (MSK)	April 2, 2025, at 7 PM
Indian Standard Time (IST)	April 2, 2025, at 9:30 PM
China Standard Time (CST)	April 3, 2025, at 12 AM
Japan Standard Time (JST)	April 3, 2025, at 1 AM
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)	April 3, 2025, at 3 AM

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Content overview for Warzone and Black Ops 6 Season 3

General Content (BO6 Multiplayer, BO6 Zombies, Warzone)

The iconic HDR sniper rifle is returning in Season 3 of BO6 and Warzone (Image via Activision)

New Weapons:

Kilo 141(Launch): This can be unlocked as a Warzone login reward. This returning assault rifle features smooth handling, manageable recoil, and a decent fire rate.
CR-56 AMAX(Launch): Unlockable as the Battle Pass Page 6 HVT Tier Reward. This returning assault rifle is both compact and powerful, delivering outstanding damage, fast fire rate, and good handling.
HDR(Launch): Unlockable as the Battle Pass Page 3 HVT Tier Reward. This returning bolt-action sniper rifle features high damage output at extreme ranges.
Kali Sticks(Launch): A new melee weapon unlockable as an Event Reward that can two-hit kill enemies within short range with extremely fast attack speed.
Ladre(Mid-Season): This SMG will feature an extreme fire rate, excellent range, and low recoil.
Nail Gun(In-Season): This full-auto nail gun delivers high damage within close range with fast handling but has very low muzzle velocity.

New Attachments:

Monolithic Suppressor (Launch): A new suppressor with superior sound suppression and extended damage range.
SWAT 5.56 Grau Conversion (Launch): Converts the SWAT 5.56 marksman rifle into a full-auto weapon with improved handling, mobility, and accuracy—at the cost of reduced damage and range.
C9 10mm Auto 30-Round Mags (In-Season): Enhances the C9 SMG with increased damage, range, and velocity but lowers fire rate and increases recoil.
Goblin Mk2 7.62 Mini-Rocket Conversion (Mid-Season): Converts the Goblin MK2 AR into a fully automatic weapon with explosive rocket ammunition capable of splash damage, though at the cost of lower bullet velocity and fire rate.

Black Ops 6 Multiplayer

The remaster of the fan-favorite Firing Range multiplayer map is returning to BO6 in Season 3 (Image via Activision)

New Maps:

Barrage (Launch): A brand-new 6v6 medium-sized map set in 1968 Vietnam. It features a war-torn military base with a flattened landscape and damaged buildings, creating new pathways.
Nomad (Launch): A brand-new Strike map available for 6v6 and 2v2 matches. Set in the ruins of a fortified settlement in Afghanistan, where Woods fought in 1986. Small-sized.
Firing Range (Launch): A remastered Core map for 6v6 matches. Medium-sized.
Haven (Mid-Season): A brand-new Core map for 6v6 matches, set in a KGB safehouse in 1991. Medium-sized.
Signal (Mid-Season): A brand-new Strike map for 6v6 and 2v2 matches. Small-sized.

New Modes:

Sharpshooter (Launch): The iconic Black Ops mode returns in Black Ops 6. A free-for-all game mode where all players start with the same loadout, which changes every 45 seconds.
Demolition (Launch Window): A returning classic mode in Season 3. Features two bomb sites, with players switching between attacking and defending. Attackers must plant bombs at both sites to win, while defenders must prevent the detonation.

New Perks:

Close Shave (Launch, Event Reward): An Enforcer-type perk for Perk Slot 1. Automatically triggers a dedicated melee attack when performing a weapon butt attack.
Vendetta (Mid-Season, Event Reward): A Recon-type perk for Perk Slot 2. Marks your killer’s last known location for a short duration upon respawn.

New Scorestreak:

Death Machine (Event Reward): A lethal Scorestreak requiring an 825 score to activate.

Black Ops 6 Zombies

Black Ops 6 Zombies will introduce a new map called Shattered Veil, continuing the story from The Tomb. After acquiring the Sentinel Artifact, the team now seeks to unlock its mysteries and bring back Agent Maxis.

This new map will feature new enemies, including the Elder Disciple, a special zombie that grows stronger over time, can summon more undead, and has the ability to transform lesser zombies into Doppelghasts or other sinister forms.

Additionally, a new toxic zombie type will be introduced. These zombies struggle to maintain their form, so they rush toward players and explode upon contact, spreading acid and dealing damage. They are easily recognizable by their greenish hue and skeletal appearance.

Two new Wonder Weapons—the Ray Gun Mark II and Wunderwaffe DG-2—will be added, both of which are fan favorites.

The Double Tap Perk-a-Cola is also returning, enhancing your weapon’s fire rate.

New GobbleGums:

Tactical Diffusion (Rare): Disables the next Nuke Power-Up explosion you activate and gives all players 2,000 Essence instead.
Support Group (Legendary): Grants an ARC-XD, Mangler Cannon, Sentry Gun, and Mutant Injection support items.
Die Pitched (Whimsical): Alters zombie voices to a high pitch for three minutes.

Additionally, a new Support Scorestreak called Death Machine will be available, requiring 1,750 Salvage to purchase from the Crafting Table.

Warzone

Warzone fans are excited about the addition of the Verdansk map, a fan-favorite filled with nostalgia and cherished moments. Its return could even bring back players who previously left the game.

This was the original Warzone map, and with its relaunch, about 95% of the playable area remains unchanged. However, it has been rebuilt with quality-of-life upgrades, including enhanced topography, improved detail, better accessibility, and more.