Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 Is Packed With Surprises!

DMZ Receives a Major Expansion With X01

For DMZ players, one of Season 1's biggest additions is X01, a new location connected to the Hajin Exclusion Zone.

The facility is believed to be a former GRANIT Arms weapons installation that has fallen under enemy control.

Unlike an open battlefield, X01 emphasizes enclosed environments, underground passageways, interconnected chambers, and multiple levels.

Players will be able to explore cargo bays, vehicle depots, underground laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and the mysterious Deep Vault.

However, the new location is designed to present considerable danger.

Activision has confirmed that powerful enemies, additional equipment, and new objectives will be introduced alongside X01. Ghost will also act as the Watcher, providing information and guiding players through new DMZ Orders.

Extraction may prove especially challenging. The facility can begin closing off escape routes, forcing squads to complete the necessary steps before successfully leaving the area.

For players accustomed to DMZ's outdoor engagements, X01's enclosed structure introduces different tactical considerations. Navigating confined spaces, coordinating with teammates, and keeping track of extraction routes should become especially important.

Season 1 also expands the Forward Operating Base, introduces additional Commander encounters, and brings new DMZ events with equipment and survival rewards.

New Weapons and Game Modes Are Coming

Season 1 will also introduce two weapons through its Battle Pass.

The Cronen Osprey Assault Rifle, available at Battle Pass Tier 16, features a high rate of fire and is designed for sustained engagements. Activision lists its firing speed at 882 RPM, although its upward and rightward recoil may require attention during extended bursts.

The CSG-35 SMG, unlocked at Tier 36, takes a different approach. With a confirmed 1,200 RPM fire rate, it emphasizes rapid close-range fire, while its recoil and comparatively modest per-shot damage create limitations at longer distances.

Neither weapon can reasonably be assigned a definitive position in the competitive meta before players have access to meaningful gameplay data.

Later in the season, players will also be able to unlock the JAK 12 automatic shotgun and the ZLR Talonhawk melee weapon through events.

Multiplayer is receiving additional modes, too. Grind, Drop Zone, and the limited-time Gauntlet 1v1 experience are scheduled for Season 1 launch.

Meanwhile, the Halloween-themed Possession mode arrives on October 29, followed by Infected on October 30, ahead of the official season launch.

Warzone Integration Begins November 6

Season 1 also marks the full integration of Modern Warfare 4 into Call of Duty: Warzone.

Two maps, Hajin and Zodiac, are joining the free-to-play experience, alongside the returning Verdansk and Rebirth Island.

The integration will also bring Modern Warfare 4 weapons and additional gameplay content into Warzone.

However, Activision is keeping the complete Warzone-specific roadmap separate from its initial announcement. Further information is scheduled for November 2.

That distinction matters for players following the competitive weapon meta: the announcement of new weapons does not establish how they will perform in Warzone or whether existing loadouts will remain competitive.

With three multiplayer maps available at launch, an expanded Kill Block experience, X01 introducing new challenges to DMZ, and additional weapons entering the arsenal, Modern Warfare 4's first season offers substantial content across several modes.

Season 1 begins November 6 at midnight ET, with further additions planned throughout the season and its mid-season Reloaded update.