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Black Ops 6 CODMAS: what to expect from this year's Call of Duty Christmas event

An Operator in a santa outfit emotes in front of a tinsel-covered awning.

Black Ops 6 CODMAS is currently live, allowing players to try out some seasonal holiday-themed events as part of this year's Call of Duty Christmas update. There's plenty being added, including limited-time modes, events, and skins. Nuketown is getting a snowy makeover, and even Zombies Mode is joining in on the fun.

With Black Ops 6 now running its Season One Reloaded content, there's been a whole host of new maps and weapons to try out. So far, these updates have certainly cemented the game's place on our best FPS games list, so hopefully, CODMAS offers even more of a reason to keep logging back in.

Here's when to expect the rest of the Black Ops 6 CODMAS event, as well as some info on the Call of Duty Christmas content that's still set to be added. As we get closer to the launch period, we'll likely hear more specifics from Activision. Stay tuned for updates.

When to expect Black Ops 6 CODMAS

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The Black Ops 6 CODMAS started December 5, 2024, with the launch of Nuketown (Holiday). This year's event is more of a staggered rollout, and while we still don't have release dates for everything, we do know that the Ran-Snack and Infectious Holiday limited time events will arrive December 12, 2024. Shortly after that, on December 17, the Jingle Hells Holiday Zombies mode drops. Currently, the Merry Mayhem event is live as well, right up until December 19, 2024. Earn XP to unlock some holiday-themed rewards.

Black Ops 6 CODMAS - what's being added?

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Activision has now announced what'll be added to Black Ops 6 as part of CODMAS. This includes new map variations, limited-time modes, and new skins. Here's a brief summary of what's being added:

  • Warzone Limited Time Modes: Holiday Rush (Area 99), Slay Ride Resurgence (Urzikstan)
  • Black Ops 6 Limited Time Modes: Ran-Snack, Infectious Holiday
  • Zombies Limited Time Modes: Jingle Hells (Liberty Falls)
  • Events: Merry Mayhem, Archie's Festival Frenzy
  • Bundles: Sweater Ops, Season's Bleedings

For a full breakdown of Black Ops 6 Season 1 Reloaded, head on over to the Call of Duty blog. This includes an overview of the Call of Duty Christmas content being added.

Call of Duty Christmas modes

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Call of Duty is getting five modes as part of the CODMAS event:

  • Ran-Snack (Black Ops 6): Trade gold for sweets in this festive LTM that challenges teams to gather and deposit the most cookies. Grab cookies from the rotating crate, fallen Operators, and by breaching the enemy’s cookie box and taking the goods back to your own.
  • Infectious Holiday (Black Ops 6): Even the undead are getting into the holiday spirit as zombies and fallen Operators don festive clothing in this festive twist on the fan-favorite Infected mode.
  • Jingle Hells (Zombies): Last seen in Black Ops Cold War, Jingle Hells drops you in what could optimistically be called a winter wonderland, as the entirety of the Liberty Falls map is festooned with wreaths, ribbons, twinkling lights, Christmas trees, garlands of fir tree bunting, and a thin blanket of snow.
  • Holiday Rush (Warzone): Enter Area 99, newly outfitted with Deck the Halls trees and Snowball coolers. Get right to the point with access to high-tier loot along with a smaller gas circle and faster transitions between collapses.
  • Slay Ride Resurgence (Warzone): Undead Santa has hijacked the train. Toss deadly snowballs, capture trees, hunt reindeer, and battle for control of Santa’s Slay Ride. Last team standing wins.

Black Ops 6 Nuketown Holiday - a look at this year's Call of Duty Christmas map

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The Call of Duty Christmas map for this year is Nuketown Holiday, which gives the iconic Black Ops 6 map a snowy makeover. In addition, there are Holiday glow-ups that come with the new modes, and as part of the Jingle Hells Zombies mode. Unfathomable horrors beyond comprehension, now wearing Santa hats!

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