Season 3 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is almost upon us, so you better start getting ready.

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It's set to be the biggest update the game has seen since launch, with developer Activision hyping it up as a huge event.

And the centrepiece of this event is undoubtedly the return of Verdansk, bringing us back to Kastovia to celebrate Warzone's fifth anniversary.

So, if you're excited to jump in, we've got all the info you need including start time and what's included.

CoD BO6 Season 3 start date

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 3 will begin on Thursday 3rd April 2025.

The newest season of Black Ops 6 was originally slated for 20th March, coinciding with the end of Season 2, but has been seemingly pushed back due to the scale of the next update.

Announcing the start date, the game's official Twitter account stated that: "Season 03 is a big moment for Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops 6, and we're taking the time to deliver a great experience starting on 3rd April."

CoD BO6 Season 3 launch time

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 3 will start at 5pm BST on 3rd April 2025.

It's a bit of a frustrating time for players in the Americas, as most players will likely be at work or school when it releases, but it's pretty opportune timing for UK and EU fans.

If you won't be around to play it as soon as it launches, just remember to get the update downloaded so it's ready for later.

Is Verdansk returning in CoD BO6 Season 3?

Verdansk is returning in CoD BO6 Season 3.

In the lead-up to Season 3, rumours that the map would be making a comeback had run rampant, with Activision finally confirming the news with a short trailer posted to social media on 10th March - the fifth anniversary of Call of Duty: Warzone.

Verdansk was the first available map when Warzone originally launched in 2020, so for many fans it was a no-brainer that the iconic map would be coming back to our screens to celebrate the milestone.

Anniversaries aside, it's hardly surprising to see Activision getting in on the trend of OG maps in games with them having already proven so popular in other shooters such as Fortnite.

What to expect from CoD BO6 Season 3

Beyond the potential return of Verdansk, Season 3 could be the biggest update Black Ops 6 has seen since its launch last year.

Barrage (6v6), Firing Range (6v6) and Nomad (6v6, 2v2) are all the maps being added in this season.

In order to combat the current SMG meta, we're seeing some long-range weapons being added into the mix.

The HDR Sniper Rifle is joining the game alongside the CR-56 AMAX Assault Rifle to give players more options at range.

There will also be a new Nail Gun Special Weapons and the Kali Sticks melee weapon added.

Rumours of a new Zombies map, reportedly named 'Mansion', circulated on social media in the months before the update, and this was later confirmed to be the upcoming Shattered Veil map.

Alongside Shattered Veil, we're seeing the return of wonder weapons with the Wunderwaffe DG-2 and Ray Gun Mark 2.

In a bit of a strange collaboration, the Jay and Silent Bob Pack will be added as part of a crossover with the cult '90s duo.

On a more normal front, we'll also be getting the Digital Dreamin' Pack inspired by '80s aesthetics and the United Force Tracer Pack.

Lastly, we'll also see all the customary balance changes that come with the start of any new Black Ops 6 season.

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