Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 1 is here – this is what the first major seasonal update brings to Treyarch’s latest Zombies mode.
Season 1 has finally arrived for Black Ops 6, but Zombies mode hasn’t received quite as much new content as Multiplayer and Warzone… yet.
For those who were hoping to jump into a new map right away in Season 1, here’s everything new that Zombies will receive in Black Ops 6’s premiere season – and when it will arrive.
New Content in Black Ops 6 Zombies Season 1
At launch, Black Ops 6 Zombies has a few new additions that Call of Duty fans should be aware of:
Directed Mode
First off, the most obvious new addition to Black Ops 6 Zombies in Season 1 is its new Directed Mode.
In Directed Mode, players can play through a guided version of the launch Zombies maps, with step-by-step instructions to assist them in completing the Main Quest.
Rounds will be capped at certain levels to prevent things from getting too overwhelming (which makes farming XP and camos incredibly easy!), but all side quests will be disabled.
You won’t be able to get your hands on the exclusive Calling Card for completing the Easter Egg before Directed Mode went live, but this is a great way to ensure that all players are able to discover the Main Quest for themselves, without the need for a guide.
GobbleGum Store
A new Pay-to-Win GobbleGum Store has arrived, allowing players to spend real money on one-time-use consumable items.
If you want to skip the grind and get your hands on some powerful candies in a hurry, you can now acquire a selection of GobbleGum packs in the in-game Store.
Mid-Season Content in Black Ops 6 Zombies Season 1
The following Zombies content will be arriving mid-season in Black Ops 6 Season 1 Reloaded.
Although we don’t have an exact release date for the mid-season update yet, it’s likely to arrive sometime between December 12-26, 2024.
New Map: Citadelle des Morts
The thing that most players are waiting for is Season 1’s brand-new round-based Zombies map – Citadelle des Morts.
This map, which will arrive in Season 1 Reloaded, is set in a castle in the Principality of Avalon, on the Mediterranean Coast.
Not only will the map continue the story from where it left off in both Terminus and Liberty Falls, but it’s set to feature a new enemy type, and multiple new Wonder Weapons too!
Of course, there’ll be a new Main Quest to complete, but Directed Mode likely won’t arrive until Season 2, giving players plenty of time to hunt for each step and earn the exclusive Calling Card before it launches.
Here’s absolutely everything you need to know about Citadelle des Morts in Black Ops 6 Zombies!
Perks, GobbleGums, Field Upgrades, Ammo Mods
Alongside the new map, Season 1 Reloaded is also bringing a new Perk-a-Cola, Ammo Mod, Field Upgrade, and three new GobbleGums to Black Ops 6 Zombies.
These will all drop alongside Citadelle des Morts, but all new additions will also be usable on the launch Zombies maps too.
While we don’t know exactly what new items are on the way, we do have confirmation that the Perk, Ammo Mod, and Field Upgrade will each come with a set of six Augments to unlock, giving players a fresh grind on release day.