Even in the face of chaos, the modern warrior walks an honorable path, one of integrity, respect, courage, honor, compassion, justice, and loyalty. Learning these ways of the warrior will separate the elite Operators from the rest of the pack, as the global conflict calls for a swift resurgence to an island off the coast of Japan.
Prepare to forge your path and create a legacy in Season 02 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0, set to launch on February 15 across all platforms. In addition to a new WarzoneT 2.0 map, which will be featured in Resurgence and DMZ game modes, this update will bring Ranked Play to Multiplayer along with four additional maps, as well as returning modes from the franchise’s storied past. Expect plenty of new features across both games, including four new free functional weapons and the return of the modern samurai Daniel “Ronin” Shinoda.
Season 02 of Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2.0 will launch from February 15 at 9AM PST / February 16 at 1 AM GMT+8.
WARZONE 2.0 OVERVIEW
- Resurgence Mode Returns with New Warzone Map. The frenetic Resurgence mode returns from the original Call of Duty: Warzone to allow for multiple respawns as long as one squad member is still standing. The new Japanese-themed Ashika Island map is 30% larger than previous small maps and holds a host of secrets hidden in plain sight. Learn more about Ashika Island.
- New Contract, Public Event, and More. Hijack a stolen vehicle from Shadow Company forces in the new Search and Seizure contract, hack into uplink stations with the new Data Heist Public Event, and attempt to discover all the secrets that this island may hold… Read more in Infinity Ward’s Blog.
Redeploy Drones are the high-risk, high-reward way to reposition around Ashika Island, to be deployed in Season 02
- DMZ Expands to Ashika Island. The power struggle continues across a new Exclusion Zone, with plenty of new threats to face, including a new boss – the Bombmaker. DMZ will also experience its first reset, allowing all Operators to start with a clean slate while keeping all permanent content they earned in Season 01, along with their Insured Weapon Slots.
MODERN WARFARE II OVERVIEW
- Prove Your Skills in Ranked Play. Built off previous iterations, Modern Warfare II Ranked Play offers plenty of rewards and bragging rights to those most dedicated to being the best Operator in Multiplayer. Work your way up through seven Skill Divisions — from Bronze to Iridescent — all the way to the Top 250.
- Two Core Maps, Two Battle Maps. Battlegrounds in Al Mazrah and Spain will be ready for Multiplayer infiltrations at Season 02 launch.
- Located at the highest point in Al Mazrah, Dome (Core Map) is a small- to medium-sized map built for fast-paced combat with three main buildings surrounding a central street area.
- Zaya Observatory (Battle Map) will be available in Ground War and Invasion modes, where the combat area will be expanded to fit all of Al Mazrah’s tallest natural point of interest.
- Al Malik International (Battle Map) is a modern airport which mixes traditional and modern architecture to host both business and leisure activities, and will be available in Ground War and Invasion Modes.
- Valderas Museum (Core Map) returns since first appearing in the Modern Warfare II Beta.
- A Half-Dozen Modes. Infected, Gun Game, and Grind to be available at launch. Drop Zone, One in the Chamber, and All or Nothing set to start the party in season.
Gun Game: every ranged elimination awards a different weapon, while melee eliminations put your opponent one weapon back on the 18-weapon rotation
Raid Episode 2 Coming Mid-Season
Atomgrad was just the beginning. Price, Farah, and Gaz will be back later in Season 02 with Episode 2 of the Raid, a continuation of the Modern Warfare II Campaign. Prepare to squad up for whatever gauntlet lies ahead — even if it means finding unlikely allies to help tie up those loose ends.
GENERAL OVERVIEW
- Path of the Ronin Season Challenges. Complete seven challenges in Warzone 2.0 or Modern Warfare II to earn rewards, including the new Crossbow functional weapon. Each challenge is based on the Seven Virtues of Bushido: Integrity, Respect, Courage, Honor, Compassion, Sincerity, and Loyalty.
The Crossbow (Marksman Rifle Category) fires 20.0” bolts with exceptional lethality
- Ronin Returns with an Arsenal. Vanquish your opponents like a true warrior with this new Operator and five new weapons during the Season, three of which are available for free in the Battle Pass.
The Dual Kodachis Melee Weapon is a free weapon within the Season 02 Battle Pass
- Engage in fast-paced aquatic combat utilizing the new Personal Watercraft Vehicle. The Personal Watercraft (PWC) is a nimble seacraft capable of swiftly carrying up to two Operators across any body of water in Ashika Island or Al Mazrah.
Consider the PWC the ATV of the sea one of the faster ways to get around the map with little protection for its driver and single passenger
- Ronin Returns at Launch. A Japanese American who embodies the modern-day warrior, Ronin is the marquee Operator available at the start of Season 02.
The ex-Special Forces fighter known for his mastery of multiple fighting styles and unconventional warfare
For the full Season 02 updates, check out the Call of Duty blog.
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