Activision’s highly anticipated update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is set to launch on January 8, 2026, with the release of Season One Reloaded. This substantial content drop promises to enhance the gaming experience with new maps, weapons, and exciting collaborations, including a crossover with the beloved Fallout franchise.
Players can expect the update to go live at various times depending on their location: 9 AM PT, 11 AM CT, and 12 PM ET in the US; 5 PM GMT in the UK; and 3 AM AEST / 4 AM AEDT on January 9 in Australia. This reloaded season follows one of the most significant seasonal updates in the franchise’s history, further expanding the world of Black Ops 7.
On the multiplayer front, the update introduces three new maps: Yakei, Meltdown, and Fringe. Yakei is a brand new environment designed specifically for Black Ops 7, set against the vibrant rooftops of a Japanese city. Its compact design is anticipated to foster intense 6v6 matches. In a nod to nostalgia, Meltdown is a remastered version of the iconic map from Black Ops 2, making its return outside of Call of Duty: Mobile for the first time. Fringe also makes a comeback, originally featured in Black Ops 3 and now returning with enhanced traversal options that players experienced in Black Ops 6.
Complementing these new maps is a fresh game mode called Takeover, where two teams of six will compete to capture moving territory. The update will also add at least two new weapons: the Hawker HX sniper rifle and the Sturmwolf 45 SMG. Season One Reloaded promises to reintegrate a wealth of gear from Black Ops 6, including various tacticals, lethals, and scorestreaks, enhancing players’ arsenal and strategy options.
One of the most intriguing aspects of this update is the collaboration with the Fallout franchise. Activision has teased a crossover that suggests new playable operators and a themed in-game event, likely tied to the upcoming Fallout television series. While details remain somewhat scarce, there is speculation about a unique variant of the popular Nuketown 2025 map, though this has not been officially confirmed.
Zombies enthusiasts will also have new content to explore, with the addition of the Zarya Cosmodome survival map. The update promises fresh world events for players returning to the Endgame mode, including the introduction of the formidable Wraith Wing, a ghostly VTOL boss that will likely require teamwork to defeat.
For those tracking their progress in the current battle pass, new cosmetic bundles are expected to be available in the in-game store throughout the duration of Season One Reloaded. Black Ops 7 is available across multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S, and Xbox One.
As the gaming community anticipates the launch, the arrival of Season One Reloaded signifies a bold step forward for Call of Duty, combining nostalgia with fresh content that aims to engage both longtime fans and newcomers alike. With these exciting additions, players can look forward to a dynamic and enriched gameplay experience in the ever-evolving world of Black Ops 7.
