Will the first battle pass in Modern Warfare 3 be worth waiting for?
With Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 having been in people’s hands for a little while now, players are turning their attention to the upcoming MW3 battle pass and Season 1 content.
Activision has begun revealing Season 1 details, and we now know some of what to expect when the battle pass goes live.
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With new multiplayer maps, a massive update to the Zombies mode and even a brand new Warzone map to survive on, there is plenty to get excited about when it comes to Modern Warfare 3 Season 1.
As we wait for the official release date and timings for Modern Warfare 3 Season 1 battle pass, head below for a round-up of all the latest news.
When is the CoD MW3 Battle Pass arriving? Season 1 speculation
The prevailing rumour making its way across the web is that the first battle pass for Modern Warfare 3 will arrive on 6th December 2023.
Considering that will be just under a month after the game’s official launch, this does seem about right.
It’s worth noting that no official date has been announced by Activision at the time of writing, but we do expect to see battle pass sometime in December 2023.
How much will the CoD MW3 Season 1 Battle Pass cost?
No official pricing has been revealed by Activision at the time of writing.
That said, going off the pricing of the previous Call of Duty, we can expect Modern Warfare 3 Season 1 battle pass to come in for around £9.99, or 1,000 Call of Duty points.
Players who purchase the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Vault Edition for an RRP of £99.99 will gain access to the battle pass for no extra cost.
What will be included in the CoD MW3 Season 1 Battle Pass?
The CoD MW3 Season 1 battle pass includes three brand new 6v6 maps, a 2v2 map, new story and secrets for Zombies mode and the all-new Urzikstan map in Warzone. There’s a lot to look forward to.
CoD MW3 battle pass: New multiplayer maps
Activision has confirmed what the four new multiplayer maps are and more in a blog post. In terms of the four new multiplayer maps, three will be available to play on upon Season 1’s launch, and one will release later on as part of Season 1 reloaded.
The new multiplayer maps are as follows:
- Meat | Season 1 launch | 6v6
- Greece | Season 1 launch | 6v6
- Rio | Season 1 reloaded | 6v6
- Training Facility | Season 1 launch | 2v2 | Gunfight
CoD MW3 battle pass: Zombies
As part of MW3 Season 1, the Zombies mode is receiving a large update. The story continues when “Strike Team Operators are tasked to investigate a massive, mysterious gateway that has appeared in the Exclusion Zone”.
The new Dark Aether Rifts will appear as end-game content for those who complete the seasonal mission. A new modified V-R11 Wonder Weapon can be used to transform enemies “Zombie or Human, into loyal allies”.
You’ll also find “a new category of unique acquisition schematics that will test the player’s skill to unlock”. All in all, a hefty update to Zombies is on the way.
CoD MW3 battle pass: New Warzone map
A brand new map is being added to Warzone as part of the MW3 Season 1 update: Urzikstan.
Urzikstan is described as “an urban landscape”. It includes 11 points of interest, notably the Popov Power Plant and the Zavaran Suburbs.
Alongside the new map, you’ll find new gameplay updates in Warzone. These include slide cancelling, tac-stance and more. Activision is also teasing horizontal ziplines and even a driveable train. Toot toot, get on board!
The publisher is set to reveal all about the Modern Warfare 3 battle pass for Season 1 soon, so keep those eyes peeled. We’ll update this page when necessary.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is now available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC. Head to Amazon to pick up a copy.
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