Black Ops 7 Season 01 brings Astra Malorum and Haven’s Hollow

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone kick off Season 01 on December 4, delivering a broad slate of maps, modes, and progression updates across both titles. The season is framed around General Dorne’s escalating conflict and extends the post–co-op campaign epilogue, Endgame. Zombies continues its Dark Aether arc with a spaceborne detour, while Warzone adds a new Resurgence locale and adjusts Verdansk with fresh points of interest. Activision positions this as its most ambitious opening season to date – with more content set to arrive in-season.

Multiplayer – four launch maps and party-mode staples

Black Ops 7’s multiplayer rotates in a mix of new locales and a remastered favorite. Combat pacing and mode variety get a lift from several returning classics at launch.

• Fate (Launch) – A Cradle-twisted take on Raul Menendez’s Nicaraguan compound, reimagined with surreal set pieces.
• Utopia (Launch) – A once-elite futuristic city now abandoned, designed for fast-paced engagements.
• Odysseus (Launch) – A floating carrier tuned for close-quarters action and constant pressure.
• Standoff (Launch) – The Black Ops 2 classic returns, remastered for Black Ops 7.

Classic modes at launch

• Prop Hunt – The hide-and-seek fan-favorite returns with updates for the new era.
• Sharpshooter – Free-for-all with a synchronized, randomly selected weapon for all players.
• One in the Chamber – High-stakes elimination with a single round and precision play.

Zombies – Astra Malorum and a new Survival stop

The Dark Aether storyline expands in Astra Malorum (Launch), transporting the squad to an observatory perched on a skull-shaped asteroid. Players trace the remnants of a forgotten death cult and confront a new threat in deep space. A dedicated survival experience, Exit 115 (Launch), offers a focused challenge away from the open-road format.

Warzone – Haven’s Hollow and Verdansk POI updates

Resurgence gains a new battleground in Haven’s Hollow, an Appalachian town preserved by nature and dotted with distinct hotspots. Points of interest include Haven’s Lab, a riverside Mansion, and a floating casino aboard the Riverboat – all tuned for varied short-to-mid range fights.

• Signal Station (Verdansk) – South of Military Base, squads who activate the satellite array earn a Tactical Heat Map that highlights player densities across Verdansk.
• Factory (Verdansk) – The location returns with a redesign tailored for Black Ops 7’s flow.

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Seasonal event – CODMAS (in-season)

Mid-season festivities introduce a holiday spin across modes. Highlights include the MP map Sleighjacked, reimagining a familiar sea-faring vessel as a festive sleigh, plus CODMAS-themed limited-time modes and a cross-mode event.

Progression and weapons

Season 01 progression features a new Operator and a slate of unlocks. The Battle Pass includes the Dorne Operator and a seasonal 10% Battle Pass XP Boost, with over 110 pieces of unlockable content. Two new weapons arrive via the Season 01 Battle Pass: the Maddox RFB Assault Rifle and the Kogot-7 SMG, while additional armaments can be earned through in-game events and weekly challenges.

Campaign epilogue updates

Co-op continues beyond the main story with updates to the Endgame epilogue. The studio frames this as part of an ongoing seasonal plan expanding narrative hooks across modes.

Release details and platforms

Season 01 goes live on December 4 in Black Ops 7 and Warzone. Black Ops 7 is available on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Trailer:

Final checkpoint – what it means for players

Between a new Zombies arena, a Resurgence map, four launch MP maps, classic party modes, and core Warzone updates, Season 01 concentrates on variety across playstyles. Whether you rotate between objective modes, hunt contracts in Verdansk, or chase the Dark Aether thread, December 4 sets a clear starting line for the season’s progression and mid-season drops.