Activision’s Massive Refresh: Guild Strikes, Avalon BR, and a Skill-Tested Battle Pass Redefine the Grind
Buckle up, operators, Season 2 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone ignites February 5, 2026, at 9 AM PT, flooding Multiplayer, Zombies (Ashes of the Damned), Endgame, and Battle Royale with chaos. Activision’s blog promises a “revamped Battle Pass” that “tests your skills and redefines the Black Ops experience,” packed with 9 new maps (classics + remasters), Ranked Play, snowy Rebirth Island, and the mid-season Avalon BR (Blackout-inspired behemoth). Seven weapons debut (REV-46 SMG to Swordfish A1), operators like Victoria Atwood shine, and Endgame’s Guild Strikes spawn Nightmare Zones mid-run, because nothing says “fun” like boss-rushing fog-shrouded hellscapes. X is hyped: “Avalon BR? Ranked? Take my tokens” (@CharlieINTEL, 12K likes). Battle Pass free/premium tiers overflow with 100+ rewards, grind or pay up.
Endgame Overhaul: Nightmare Zones, Exotic Upgrades, and Glitchy Off-Map Madness
Endgame amps the Avalon apocalypse with unpredictable threats and upgrades:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Guild Strikes | Surprise boss assaults spawn Nightmare Zones, aggressive mobs, epic rewards. |
| Eagle Eye Track | Accuracy/crits focus, new Skill Track for precision gods. |
| New Abilities | Sentinel Protocol (ally-reviving robot), Blood Burner (AoE motorcycle). |
| Glitches (Mid) | Post-boss off-map waves, intense, unique loot. |
| Exotic Fabricator | Boss-drop upgrades weapons to exotic rarity (one-use effects). |
| Nightmare Skills | Upgradable exclusives in new slot. |
Multiplayer Mayhem: 9 Maps, Ranked Play, and LTMs Galore
9 maps roll out (4 launch, 5 mid-season):
| Launch Maps | Mid-Season Maps |
|---|---|
| Torment, Sake, Nexus, Slums (classic return) | Torque, Cliff Town (Yemen remix), Mission: Peak (20v20), Grind, Firing Range |
Modes refresh: Safeguard/Overdrive return; LTMs like Luck Confirmed, Solo Hearts Moshpit, Third Wheel Gunfight; mid: Gauntlet/Infected. Lockshot Scorestreak (multi-target smart gun) mid-season.
Ranked Play: CDL-rules 4v4, 50 MP wins to enter, Skill Rating via W/L, Placement Matches, exclusive camos/skins/blueprints.
Warzone Winter Wonderland: Snowy Rebirth, Avalon BR, and Turbine POI
Rebirth Island gets snow, reduced visibility/stealth, new Turbine POI, unmarked Outpost. Mid-season: Avalon BR (BO4 Blackout spiritual successor). New killstreaks teased.
Arsenal Arsenal: 7 New Weapons, 50+ Camos, Operators, and Events
| Weapon | Type |
|---|---|
| REV-46 | SMG |
| EGRT-17 | AR |
| H311-SAW | Melee |
| GDL Havoc | Special |
| SG-12 | Shotgun |
| Voyak KT-3 | AR |
| Swordfish A1 | Marksman |
Operators: Phantom (BlackCell), Victoria Atwood (Battle Pass). 50+ camos (universal/animated), attachments, weekly challenges, themed events.
Battle Pass: Skill-focused tiers, grind for Atwood, blueprints, XP boosts.
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