Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 3 Patch Notes — New Weapons, Maps, and More

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Season 3 update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has officially arrived! It’s one of the biggest and most monumental content drops in COD’s recent history. This update has not only captivated the existing player base but also several of the ones who had moved on to other games.

Players will have access to a massive injection of new and returning maps in Season 3. On top of that, six new weapons have been added this season. However, the biggest shift with this update is that the PvE Endgame has been changed into a free-to-play model.

Let’s break each of these new Season 3 updates down!

Black Ops 7 Season 3 Multiplayer & Zombies: Maps and Modes Breakdown

Beacon is one of the two new maps that players have access to this season. It’s a remote location with a magnificent white cover of snow with a Guild facility. This map is likely to favor mid- to long-range engagements.

On the other hand, the second new map, Abyss, is a claustrophobic one. It’s set inside a submarine with narrow corridors. So, short-range weapons will reign here, especially shotguns and melee weapons.

Season 3 update is also tapping into the nostalgia of veteran Call of Duty fans. Players can now enjoy Black Ops 2’s Plaza and Black Ops 4’s Gridlock. Keep in mind, apart from remastering these classics, Plaza has been updated to support Black Ops 7’s Wall Jumping mechanics.

Gridlock returns players to its iconic ruined Japanese city setting. Separately, Mission: Trident is a new large-scale map set in the waterways of Old Arsenal in the Avalon map.

The Zombies mode also gets a new map in the Season 3 update. The new Ashwood Survival map will drop players into a Civil War-era town. This is promised to be a twisted town harboring hellish and demonic overtones.

Additional maps including Onsen, Summit, and Hacienda arrive mid-season with Season 3 Reloaded. New and remastered maps are well complemented by one new and several fan-favorite game modes making their return.

• Demolition: The explosive mode is making a comeback. The attacking team has to detonate both bomb sites while the defending team holds them off. Both teams will have unlimited respawns.

• Aim High: A fan favorite from Black Ops 6 is here! This mode makes you compete in various other game modes where headshots instantly eliminate your enemies. A perfect precision trainer that will turn you into a sharpshooter.

• Snipers Only: The return of the purist game mode! No Equipment, no Secondary Weapons, no Field Upgrades, and no Scorestreaks in this mode. Only your trusty Sniper.

• Zombie Battle: A chaotic new free-for-all mode with two to four players. Each player will have to compete against the others for survival and points while trapped in the same starting room.

New Weapons and Attachments in Black Ops 7 Season 3

The iconic 1911 is coming to Black Ops 7 | Image Credit: Activision

Four exciting new weapons from different classes have joined Black Ops 7’s arsenal. Two of these are tied to the Battle Pass, one with the Season 3 event and one with a Weekly Challenge.

The MK35 ISR and VST are both unlockable through the free tiers of the Season 3 Battle Pass, no purchase required. The MK35 ISR unlocks as the HVT reward on page 3, and the VST on page 6.

A new bolt-action Sniper Rifle, the Strider 300, can be unlocked via The Lost Outpost event. The 1911, the iconic semi-auto pistol, is also coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 with the season 3 update.

There are three new weapon attachments that have dropped with the Season 3 update.

• VAS Convergence Foregrip (Battle Pass): This foregrip will stabilize recoil and make it more predictable. It’s available for most of the weapon categories.

• Shadow SK 12-Gauge Masterkey (Weekly Challenge Reward): It’s a Semi-auto underbarrel shotgun to quickly fire 12-gauge rounds. This one will be a total game-changer for Sniper lovers. It is compatible with Shadow SK and similar sniper/marksman builds.

• X9 Maverick Javelin Assembly (Weekly Challenge Reward): This will allow you to launch a lethal spear projectile at your enemies. Available only for the X9 Maverick assault rifle.

Black Ops 7 Endgame Mode is Now Free-to-Play

Black Ops 7’s new Operation Poison Pill in the Endgame | Image Credit: Activision

The cooperative PvE Endgame mode is free to play for a limited time starting Season 3, accessible from the main Call of Duty menu and within Warzone.

Activision announced that it’s bringing Operations into the Endgame with this F2P transition. Operations will run on a series of strict objectives designed to be cleared across multiple matches. The introductory operation is the Operation Poison Pill. This will serve as the premier mission set for Season 3’s Endgame.

For this new mission set, two exotic weapons have also been released, which will be available only in the Endgame: Operation Poison Pill mission set. These weapons offer unique perks tailored for PvE combat.

On top of that, the Season 3 update has modified the Endgame loadout system. It will now allow players to craft much more specialized and unique builds. The loadouts and Operator builds can be crafted before deploying into Operation Poison Pill.

Which of the new maps is your favorite in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7? Have you unlocked the prestigious 1911 pistol? Let us know in the comments.