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Black Ops 6 Season 2 release time and what to expect

An infographic showing different parts of Black Ops 6 Season 2 content. .

Black Ops 6 Season 2 Reloaded launches Tuesday, January 28, adding new maps, four new weapons, as well as the return of a fan favorite Zombies relic. This means that later today, players will be able to drop into a bunch of new content, and it all looks set to be a strong update for the ongoing multiplayer shooter.

Even without extra Season Two content, we're still having a blast with Black Ops 6, landing it a place on our list of the best FPS games to play in 2025. This upcoming seasonal update will freshen things up somewhat, giving players a new assault rifle, and SMG to work towards. In addition, there's a fan-favorite slate of zombies weapons returning, as well as the opportunity to relive your youth in Gun Game.

Here's what we know about Black Ops Season 2 so far, including a closer look at today's confirmed release time, as well as what's set to be added. It's worth noting that times do vary depending on your time zone, so be sure to check out the information below for when Season 2 launches in the US, UK, Europe, Australia and Japan.

Black Ops 6 Season 2 release time in your time zone

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The Black Ops 6 Season 2 release time is Tuesday, January 28 at 9AM PST / 12PM EST / 5PM GMT. Here's some more specifics related to the release schedule per your timezone:

  • 9AM PST: West Coast (US)
  • 12PM EST: East Coast (US)
  • 5PM GMT: United Kingdom (UK)
  • 6PM CET: Europe
  • 2AM JST (Wednesday, January 29): Japan
  • 4AM AEDT: (Wednesday, January 29): Australia

Black Ops 6 Season 2 - what's being added?

(Image credit: Activision)

Activision has now announced what'll be added to Black Ops 6 as part of Season 2. This includes new maps, a new Zombies map, and mission, as well as new weapons and updates to Warzone. Here's a brief summary of what's being added:

  • Maps: Bounty (6v6), Dealership (6v6), Lifeline(6v6, 2v2)
  • Weapons: PPSH-41 (SMG), Cypher091 (AR), FENG 82 (LMG), TR2 (Marksman)
  • Attachments: Crossbow
  • Modes: Overdrive, Gun Game, Ranked Play S02, Third Wheel Gunfight
  • Perk: Slipstream (Multiplayer)
  • Scorestreak: War Machine
  • Bundle: The Terminator Ultra
  • Warzone: Changes to weapons, movement, default perks, and more. Reactive Armor (Perk). New ranked rewards.
  • Zombies: The Tomb (new map), Staff of Ice (Wonder Weapon), New Gobblegums, New Augments, Death Perception (Perk), War Machine (Support)
  • Events: The Terminator, Shadow Hunt
  • Operators: Nocturne, Vortex (Blackcell)

For a full breakdown of Black Ops 6 Season 2, head on over to the Call of Duty blog. This includes some limited-time modes that'll be available to enjoy over the holidays.

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