Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2.0 Season 2 launches later this month, and Activision and developer Infinity Ward have detailed what it entails. Warzone 2.0 is getting most of the love this time around, as Resurgence mode returns along with the Japanese-inspired small map Ashika Island. Players will also be able to play DMZ mode on the new map. Meanwhile, Modern Warfare II multiplayer will be getting 4 new maps (2 traditional, 2 battle maps) and six limited-time modes. You can check out a quick teaser for Resurgence mode and the new Ashika Island map, below.
Here’s a full rundown of everything included in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II/Warzone 2.0 Season 2…
General Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II/Warzone 2.0 Additions
Walk the Path of the Ronin: Launch Event
Following the way of the warrior will lead to the spoils of war. At the beginning of Season 02, the Path of the Ronin Challenges will present all Operators with seven challenges to be completed in Warzone 2.0 or Modern Warfare II based on the Seven Virtues of Bushido: Integrity, Respect, Courage, Honor, Compassion, Sincerity, and Loyalty. Each challenge comes with a reward for completion, such as a Gun Screen or a Weapon Charm. Complete all seven challenges in Warzone 2.0 or Modern Warfare II and get the new Crossbow functional weapon.
Five New Weapons
ISO Hemlock Assault Rifle — ISO Platform (Launch, Battle Pass) – A powerful and enhanced rifle from Expedite Firearms is designed to take both 5.56 and subsonic .300 BLK ammunition, providing battlefield-advantage in any situation. How to unlock: Free weapon within the Season 02 Battle Pass.
KV Broadside Shotgun — Kastov Platform (Launch, Battle Pass) – Bringing the power of the 12 gauge to the Kastov Platform, the KV Broadside is the fastest-firing semi-auto firearm in the shotgun class. Destroys targets at close range with impunity. How to unlock: Free weapon within the Season 02 Battle Pass.
Dual Kodachis Melee Weapon (Launch) – A powerful melee weapon that can quickly move towards a target with a longer-range attack. Each swipe has an impressive range and faster forward motion towards enemies compared to the Knife melee weapon, though this comes at a slight cost, a slower strafe and sprint speed. How to unlock: Free weapon within the Season 02 Battle Pass.
Crossbow (Marksman Rifle Category) (Launch Window) – Silent and agile, this high-performance crossbow fires 20.0” bolts with exceptional lethality. Exclusive customization, distinct functionality, and unique ammunition types put this weapon in a class of its own. Standard 20.0” bolts are recoverable, and are undetected by trophy systems. How to unlock: Complete all seven Path of the Ronin Event challenges, or purchase via Store Bundle.
Also expect a new Marksman Rifle – the Tempus Torrent – to be available at midseason, as well as a new lethal equipment piece, the Shuriken.
New Personal Watercraft Vehicle
Complementing the armored Patrol Boat and the midsized RHIB, the Personal Watercraft (PWC) is a nimble seacraft capable of swiftly carrying up to two Operators across any body of water in Ashika Island or Al Mazrah. Consider the PWC the ATV of the sea: one of the faster ways to get around the map with little protection for its driver and one passenger. Although it is considerably weak compared to the other available watercrafts, the PWC’s quick speed makes it a hard target to hit.
New Operators
Daniel “Ronin” Shinoda (Launch)
Returning from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019), Ronin is the ex-Special Forces fighter known for his mastery of multiple fighting styles and unconventional warfare. His name comes from the rough translation of “wanderer,” which came about during the feudal era of Japan when a samurai had no master. Forging his own path, Ronin is a known saboteur who can pick apart foreign defense systems and perform special reconnaissance like no other Operator can.
Sony Combat Pack Available (Launch Window)
PlayStation Plus subscribers already have their own samurai descendent ready to face the trials of Ashika Island. Shortly after the launch of Season 02, Hiro “Oni” Wantanabe will get a new set of gear — the “Oni Pyroclast” Operator Skin — that suits the journey of those willing to take on the Samurai Code.
Prestige: Level Up to Rank 500
Time to put those Double XP tokens to good use. At the start of Season 02, the Prestige Rank cap will be increased to Prestige 10, with the level cap increased to 500.
Modern Warfare II Content
Ranked Play
Those who claim to be the best in Modern Warfare II Multiplayer will have to prove it in Ranked Play, a new Multiplayer experience built in collaboration with Treyarch and the Call of Duty League.
4 New Multiplayer Maps
Dome (Core Map) – Located at the highest point in Al Mazrah, Dome bears a striking resemblance to one of Call of Duty’s classic maps. This small- to medium-sized map is built for fast-paced combat with three main buildings surrounding a central street area. One of these is the iconic domed structure, which has a small catwalk that provides incredible views over most of the map’s outdoor spaces. However, just know that the metal grates on that catwalk can be easily shot through, and sidearms can be used on ladders.
Zaya Observatory (Battle Map) – Zaya Observatory will be available in Ground War and Invasion modes, where the combat area will be expanded to fit all of Al Mazrah’s tallest natural point of interest. The Battle Map version encompasses the entire science facility and adjacent cliff sides. Observant operators will find solace along the mountain side flank routes. While a narrow space for vehicles, tanks and other armored vehicles can be used to effectively hold critical choke points. With main thoroughfares cut off, infantry should resort to navigating the facility buildings to bypass any vehicle obstructions. For when you have no other option but to sprint across an exposed road, be sure to keep smokes equipped to deter any rooftop sniper fire.
Al Malik International (Battle Map) – Located at the southern tip of Al Mazrah, this modern airport mixes traditional and modern architecture to host both business and leisure activities, and will be available in Ground War and Invasion Modes. The Battle Map version of this locale comprises of the tarmac and main airport building, allowing Operators to take hold in all the familiar spaces within the Terminal or take to the roof for more advantageous angles. Meanwhile, those looking for vehicular combat have plenty of runway to use for getting around the Battle Map quickly.
Valderas Museum (Core Map) – The other Core map launching at the start of Season 02 is Valderas Museum, returning since first appearing in the Modern Warfare II Beta.
Game Modes
Infected (Launch) – Ever since Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011), this mode is known for being infectious fun. In Infected, Operators must avoid the chosen Infected player at all costs. Every survivor eliminated joins the Infected team until none remain or until the five-minute time period elapses. Jump into this game mode with friends or make some of your own in the 18-person lobby… Just don’t get too attached to those who may wind up joining the infected ranks!
Gun Game (Launch) – One of three party game modes launching in season, Gun Game is a competition of overall gun skill. Every ranged elimination awards a different weapon, while melee eliminations put your opponent one weapon back on the 18-weapon rotation. Show off your prowess with a variety of weapon categories, then finish the job with a Throwing Knife to win.
Grind (Launch) – The third mode whose roots trace back to Modern Warfare 3, Grind is Kill Confirmed with an added twist: enemy dog tags are stackable and must be banked at one of two fixed locations. Bank multiple dog tags at once to maximize point gains, but be sure to stay alive to avoid giving the enemy a ton of tags!
Hardcore (Launch) – As previously announced, the Hardcore playlist will return in place of the Tier 1 playlist at the start of Season 02. The initial Hardcore playlist will feature a mix of traditional modes with the classic ruleset veterans of the franchise are familiar with, including decreased health that cannot be replenished outside of Stim shots, as well as a limited HUD.
Drop Zone (In-Season) – Care Package lovers, look no further. Drop Zone is another classic mode that debuted in Modern Warfare 3. A derivative of Hardpoint, Drop Zone sends a Care Package down into occupied Drop Zone areas every 15 seconds. Perfect for those wanting to ramp up their Killstreak elimination numbers or who just love pure chaos, expect this to be among the modes available in weekly Playlist rotations at launch.
All or Nothing (In-Season) – With only Throwing Knives and a pistol with no ammo, can you rack up 20 eliminations to win this special Free-for-All party game mode? Every Operator get additional Perks starting with Scavenger, which allows for ammo pickups after the first elimination. Like other party game modes, feel free to bring the squad in or make new “friends” in the lobby.
One in the Chamber (In-Season) – As the name implies, every Operator gets a handgun with one bullet in the chamber for this Free-for-All variant. Every elimination awards an additional bullet, and Operators only have three respawns. Ensure your aim is true and practice good trigger discipline; the Operator with the most eliminations wins.
Raid Episode 2 Coming Mid-Season
Atomgrad was just the beginning. Price, Farah, and Gaz will be back later in Season 02 with Episode 2 of the Raid, a continuation of the Modern Warfare II Campaign. Prepare to squad up for whatever gauntlet lies ahead — even if it means finding unlikely allies to help tie up those loose ends.
Warzone 2.0 Content
Welcome to Ashika Island
Resurgence gets a new front: a compact, Japanese-themed map called Ashika Island, which is roughly 30% larger than previous small maps. Developed by High Moon Studios, Ashika Island is a centuries-old village currently under siege by Shadow Company forces. After dropping in through the mist, Operators can navigate an ancient shipwreck and ruins, modern apartments and town center, a sprawling beach club, a bustling port, an organic farm, or the fortified castle that looms over the entire island. They may even discover plenty of rooftop pathways or the underground waterway networks that can be used for stealthier maneuvers.
Resurgence Mode Returns
Ashika Island is the perfect size for Resurgence, a frenetic game mode returning from the original Call of Duty: Warzone. Available for all squad sizes – Solos, Duos, Trios, and Quads – within regular Playlist updates throughout the season, Resurgence allows for multiple respawns as long as one squad member is still standing.
In this mode, if a squad member is eliminated while one or more squad members are still alive, a countdown will appear beside their name. When this countdown hits zero, they will redeploy to the DZ. This countdown can be shortened by your squadmates if they perform specific in-game actions such as eliminating enemies, which incentivizes aggressive play. This countdown grows longer with each circle collapse until the final few circles — where all redeploys, save for those bought through a Buy Station — are disabled. The last squad standing wins no matter how many redeploys they needed to stay in the match, so be prepared for a relentless battle.
New Public Event: Data Heist (In-Season, Resurgence)
Intel is power, especially during a Data Heist, a new exclusive Public Event on Ashika Island. During the second circle collapse, three uplink stations will come online around the map, allowing players to download critical intel from them. In exchange for valuable in-match rewards, squads can hack into and stand near the uplink station to gain this intel, but they will face resistance from Shadow Company combatants guarding these precious machines.
Download progress can be sped up by eliminating these combatants, while other Operators can halt progress through contesting the station area directly or using a DDOS Field Upgrade. Successfully completing a download rewards XP, Cash, and a random piece of Tactical Equipment. Squads that visit two or three uplink stations and successfully download their intel will receive increased rewards, such as a random Killstreak or even an Advanced UAV.
Additional New Features
Season 02 will include several notable changes to Warzone 2.0, including an updated Gulag that will host 1v1 duels, changes to armor plate vests and backpacks in Battle Royale, customizable Perk Packages in Loadouts, and more.
Redeploy Drones (In-Season, Resurgence)
Redeploy Drones, the high-tech successor to the Redeploy Balloons you first used on Caldera, are the high-risk, high-reward way to reposition around Ashika Island, to be deployed during Season 02. To use a Redeploy Drone, simply hook a cable up to the drone via interaction. After ascending to where the drone is hovering in the sky, an Operator will be launched in the direction they are facing, allowing them to parachute down safely to a distant location.
New Combatant: Rusher (In-Season, Resurgence)
The Rusher may not have much in terms of health or armor, but what they lack in defense they make up for in increased agility and a deadly short sword. This adversary also packs a pistol in case a target is unreachable for a melee attack, as well as mini smoke bombs to use for repositioning.
DMZ Expansion to Ashika Island, New Crown Faction
From the first missions of Al Mazrah to the uncovering of Building 21, the new DMZ experience has significantly evolved thanks to a growing community committed to building up that Contraband stash and reading every last bit of intel gathered. In Season 02, Operators will begin their journey again with a new Exclusion Zone to infiltrate: Ashika Island.
As mentioned in Infinity Ward’s blog, Season 02 will see DMZ experience its first reset, allowing all Operators to start with a clean slate while keeping all permanent content they earned in Season 01, along with their Insured Weapon Slots. Following the reset, a new faction known as Crown, available to Modern Warfare II owners, will add additional intrigue alongside a refresh of familiar missions and their rewards, granting Operators new permanent unlocks like Operator Skins and Weapon Blueprints as well as Contraband. Operators will be able to complete missions either back in Al Mazrah, within Building 21 if they have keycard access, or by infiltrating Ashika Island. This new map will be central to the experience’s continued narrative, and other new features like Boss Hideouts to test even the most seasoned Operators.
New DMZ Boss – Bombmaker – and Weapons Case on Ashika Island
The Bombmaker’s location is currently unknown, but Operators will be able to find him somewhere on Ashika Island. He holds a new Weapons Case for Season 02, which contains all-new permanent rewards for Operators to flaunt within and outside of DMZ.
Points of Interest Updates in Al Mazrah
Intel from Al Mazrah indicate that a downed aircraft has been spotted north of Sa’id City, with plumes of thick, black smoke visible from the summit above the Sattiq Caves Complex. Elsewhere, enemy reinforcements have [[REDACTED]], resulting in a subterranean [[REDACTED]] between multiple points of interest in the North. Also, we are confirming reports of [[REDACTED]] being recommissioned, and ready for passengers on the main [[REDACTED]] in the region.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2.0 can be played on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PS5. Season 2 launches on February 15.
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