CoD MW3 Season 1 release date speculation: Battle Pass, roadmap & more
Speculation is rife surrounding Modern Warfare's first battle pass
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 gets ever close to the release of its first battle pass, likely offering 100 tiers for players to make their way through in the coming months.
Since launching on Friday 10th November, speculation for just what the first-person shooter's battle pass and roadmap will entail has only intensified. Set to feature new multiplayer maps as well as a significant update to Zombies mode, there's plenty to get excited about.
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With December now nearly upon us, it won't be long before Activision pulls back the curtain and lets us know exactly when the battle pass will kick off. We already have a somewhat idea of when it may go live, though nothing official has been released yet. Thankfully, leakers far and wide help fill in the gaps in the meanwhile.
All that considered, here's everything we know about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's battle pass release date along with what's expected to be included and how to get your hands on it.
When is the CoD MW3 Battle Pass arriving? Season 1 speculation
The prevailing rumour making its way across the web is that the first battle pass for Modern Warfare 3 will arrive on Wednesday 6th December 2023.
Considering that will be just under a month after the game's official launch, this does seem about right.
It's worth noting that no official date has been announced by Activision at the time of writing, but we do expect to see the battle pass sometime in December 2023.
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How much will the CoD MW3 Season 1 Battle Pass cost?
No official pricing has been revealed by Activision at the time of writing.
That said, going off the pricing of the previous Call of Duty, we can expect Modern Warfare 3 Season 1 battle pass to come in for around £9.99, or 1,000 Call of Duty points.
Players who purchase the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Vault Edition for an RRP of £99.99 will gain access to the battle pass for no extra cost. A promotional image gives an idea of what's available below:
It will simultaneously go live for those who pre-ordered alongside anyone who picked up a regular copy of the game. Alongside access to the battle pass, players take home 1,100 COD Points and 50 tier skips.
Activision has yet to reveal what rewards will be granted as part of the Vault Edition, so we'll update once revealed.
What will be included in the CoD MW3 Season 1 Battle Pass roadmap?
The CoD MW3 Season 1 battle pass roadmap includes three brand new 6v6 maps, a 2v2 map, a new story and secrets for Zombies mode and the all-new Urzikstan map in Warzone. Going off past releases, we'd expect the battle pass to feature 100 tiers with around 1,300 COD Points to claim. There's a lot to look forward to.
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CoD MW3 battle pass roadmap: New multiplayer maps
Activision has confirmed what the four new multiplayer maps are and more in a blog post. In terms of the four new multiplayer maps, three will be three available to play upon Season 1's launch before one further map is released as part of Season 1 reloaded.
The new multiplayer maps are as follows:
- Meat | Season 1 launch | 6v6
- Greece | Season 1 launch | 6v6
- Rio | Season 1 reloaded | 6v6
- Training Facility | Season 1 launch | 2v2 | Gunfight
CoD MW3 battle pass roadmap: Zombies
As part of MW3 Season 1, the Zombies mode is receiving a large update. The story continues when "Strike Team Operators are tasked to investigate a massive, mysterious gateway that has appeared in the Exclusion Zone".
The new Dark Aether Rifts will appear as end-game content for those who complete the seasonal mission. A new modified V-R11 Wonder Weapon can be used to transform enemies "Zombie or Human, into loyal allies".
You'll also find "a new category of unique acquisition schematics that will test the player's skill to unlock". All in all, a hefty update to Zombies is on the way.
CoD MW3 battle pass roadmap: New Warzone map
A brand new map is being added to Warzone as part of the MW3 Season 1 update: Urzikstan.
Urzikstan is described as "an urban landscape". It includes 11 points of interest, notably the Popov Power Plant and the Zavaran Suburbs.
Alongside the new map, you'll find new gameplay updates in Warzone. These include slide cancelling, tac-stance and more. Activision is also teasing horizontal ziplines and even a driveable train. Toot toot, get on board!
The publisher is set to reveal all about the Modern Warfare 3 battle pass for Season 1 soon, so keep those eyes peeled. We'll update this page when necessary.
Is my battle pass progress carried over to different platforms?
Yes, Activision has confirmed that all progression and unlocked content will carry over to different platforms, be that console or PC. This is because everything is tied to your Activision account – including, the battle pass.
The only difference is that any CoD Points earned through the battle pass can only be used on the platform you unlocked them. Just make sure that wherever you play, they are all linked to the same account to avoid any issues.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is now available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC. Head to Amazon to pick up a copy.
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