Black Ops 6 Season 3 is set to be another huge update for multiplayer, with leaks revealing a host of fan-favorite weapons expected to return alongside Verdansk.

After a meager few months, Season 3 is coming to breathe new life into Warzone, with leaks revealing that Verdansk is finally making its long-awaited comeback. But while multiplayer won’t benefit from the return of the iconic map, there’s still plenty for BO6 players to get excited about.

Here’s everything we know about Black Ops 6 Season 3 so far, including when it’s due to start.

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Black Ops 6 Season 3 start date

Season 3 is slated to kick off on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

While the original launch was set for a fortnight prior on March 20, Activision announced a rare delay in its seasonal roadmap. Admitting it’s a “big moment” for the franchise as a whole, devs are “taking the time” to polish a little more over the additional weeks.

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Classic weapons leaked

While no guns have been officially confirmed, leaks from CharleIntel have revealed that a number of fan-favorite weapons will be returning in Season 3:

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• Grau 5.56
• HDR
• CR-56 AMAX
• Kilo 141

These were all meta weapons during the first Verdansk era in Warzone, so it’s no surprise that they’re expected to come back alongside the OG map. But given that multiplayer and BR are fully integrated, BO6 will also benefit from any classic guns that are reintroduced.

The Grau and HDR weapons are potentially returning to Call of Duty: Warzone with Verdansk, per sources.

Data-miners have also found references to the original Roze Operator potentially returning as well. pic.twitter.com/eXXHJ8xkl2

— CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) February 24, 2025

Leaks reveal return of controversial Operator

It’s not just weapons from Warzone’s heyday are that due to come back, as leaks have also mentioned the now infamous Roze Operator.

After first arriving in July 2020, the character quickly became controversial after the release of her paid Rook skin. The outfit was virtually all-black, making it very easy for players to camp in dark corners without being seen, sparking a number of complaints about it being “pay to win.”

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It’s unlikely that we’ll see the Rook skin, at least in its original form, but the return of Roze would be a fun nod to a notorious period of Warzone’s history. Again, if the leaks turn out to be true, Black Ops 6 will also receive the Operator, although it remains to be seen if she’s part of s bundle or a Battle Pass unlock.

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What else to expect

On top of all that, there’s als certain content that arrives in multiplayer with every major update:

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• Season 3 Battle Pass
• New weapons
• New maps
• New Operators
• New Perks
• New Equipment
• Weapon buffs and nerfs
• Crossovers
• In-game events

For more, be sure to check out the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles event and how you can unlock each character’s weapon.