Activision has revealed the content coming in the first season of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and players can expect a substantial amount of new content. Season 1 will introduce six new maps, additional weapons, game modes, events and an expansion to the DMZ extraction mode.
The first season launches on November 6 and will feature three maps at launch. One of them is Backstab, set in a snowy village, while Canyon will take players into a desert environment.
The popular Shoot House map is also making a comeback. Originally introduced in 2019's Modern Warfare, the map has received a visual overhaul to match Modern Warfare 4's Korean setting, although its core layout will remain unchanged.
Shoot House became a fan favorite thanks to its compact design and clearly defined sightlines that encourage frequent gunfights. Three additional maps will be introduced gradually throughout the season.
Season 1 will also expand the game's weapon arsenal. New additions include a tomahawk and several weapons that appear to be inspired by the FMG9 and AA-12 from earlier Modern Warfare titles. Another new weapon, the Cronen Osprey, resembles the CX9 from Modern Warfare 2019 or the Scorpion Evo from Black Ops 2.
New attachments and so-called apex attachments will also be introduced. One of these will add a burst-fire mode to the M4, effectively turning it into something similar to the M16.
The DMZ mode is also receiving a major expansion. Players will gain access to a new area called X01, described as a dark, enclosed complex filled with tunnels and corridors.
The area will contain valuable loot, but exploring it will be extremely dangerous. Activision describes the poorly lit location as a "labyrinth" where players can easily become lost or disoriented. Alongside the new area, the update will also introduce new bosses, FOB upgrades and additional loot.
Several classic Call of Duty multiplayer modes will also return, including Infection, Grind and Drop Zone.
As expected, Season 1 will feature a new battle pass packed with skins and other rewards. However, this time it appears that players should not expect particularly extravagant crossover outfits.
The developers previously promised that Modern Warfare 4 would maintain a more grounded visual style, and the first season appears to follow that approach. At least for now, players should not expect skins similar to those featuring Nicki Minaj or Beavis and Butt-Head.
