Call of Duty: Warzone Season 5 Update: Key Highlights
The latest update for Call of Duty: Warzone, coinciding with Season 5, was released on July 24, 2024. This update introduces a variety of new content and features that enhance the gameplay experience across all platforms. Here are the key highlights:
New Content and Features
- WWE Collaboration:
- The update features a collaboration with WWE, bringing superstar operators like Rhea Ripley and Cody Rhodes into the game. These characters come with unique finishing moves and cosmetics, adding a fun and dynamic element to the game (ClutchPoints) (Push Square).
- New Maps and Modes:
- Superstore Point of Interest: The iconic Superstore location has been reintroduced to the Urzikstan map, providing a familiar yet exciting battleground for players.
- 6v6 Core Maps: New maps include Bait, a dockside map set in the Sunshine State, and Yard, a cel-shaded map in a Sonoran Desert junkyard. Cel-shaded variants of existing maps like Toonoxide (Rust) and Celship (Shipment) are also included, with Ink House (Stash House) arriving mid-season (ClutchPoints).
- Slam Deathmatch: A new mode where players earn points by eliminating opponents with randomized WWE finishing moves.
- COD Warrior: A rapid-fire minigame mode where teams compete in various quick challenges (Push Square) (PCGamesN).
- Warzone Enhancements:
- Atlas Superstore: Added to the Urzikstan map, this location promises intense combat scenarios.
- New Gameplay Modes: Supreme Resurgence and Bounty Contest introduce new dynamics, while the Redeploy Drone allows squads to quickly reposition. Elite Contracts and Recon Flyover, available mid-season, offer high-stakes rewards and advanced reconnaissance options (ClutchPoints).
- Zombies Mode:
- The final story mission for Zombies mode is set in a new Dark Aether area, featuring new schematics and challenging enemies. The Dark Aether Rift, accessible mid-season, provides lucrative rewards for players who dare to face its trials (Push Square).
- PlayStation Exclusive Content:
- PlayStation Plus members receive a Season 5 Combat Pack that includes new operator skins, weapon blueprints, and additional perks. The store also features new bundles with WWE Superstars Cody Rhodes and Rey Mysterio (ClutchPoints).
- Seasonal Events:
- The WWE SummerSlam event allows players to unlock exclusive content by completing specific challenges across all game modes. Other events, like the Conquest Event and Field Rep events, provide additional opportunities for players to earn rewards (ClutchPoints) (PCGamesN).
This update brings a mix of new and nostalgic elements, keeping the gameplay exciting and engaging for both veteran players and newcomers alike. For more detailed information, you can refer to the official patch notes and updates on the Call of Duty website.
