The next major update for Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 is on the horizon, packed with new weapons, operators, and surprises that will shake up the battlefield. Here’s exactly when Season 5 begins and what players can expect as the action heats up once again.
What time does Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 season 5 launch?
Season 5 for Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 launches on August 2, 2023, at 9 a.m. PT (12 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. BST). Players can expect the update to roll out simultaneously across all platforms, replacing Season 4 Reloaded right as the new content becomes available. As usual, the update introduces new maps, weapons, operators, and a refreshed battle pass to keep the action going.
Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 season 5 launches on Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the same time in all regions around the world. Here’s when it will release in your time zone:
- 9 a.m PST for the west coast of North America
- 12 p.m. EST for the east coast of North America
- 6 p.m. CET for western Europe / Paris
- 5 p.m. GMT for the U.K.
- 2 a.m. JST on Feb. 16 for Tokyo
Based on the timing of previous seasons, the season 5 update should roll out roughly 24 hours ahead of the above times, hopefully giving you plenty of time to download.
What’s new in Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 season 5?
Season 5 for Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 introduces the FR Avancer assault rifle and Carrack .300 sniper rifle at launch, alongside new multiplayer maps for Core and Gunfight modes. Warzone gains Vondel’s Champion’s Quest, utilities like Favorite Supply Box Loot, Reinforcement Flare, and Portable Redeploy Drone, plus contracts such as Signals Intelligence and public events including Occupation Scan and High Stakes. Players also see new vehicles like the TAV, Shadow Company faction in DMZ, and balance tweaks to weapons and perks.
Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 will see a wave of new content, including new maps, modes, operators, and weapons. Activision detailed the full list of changes in a blog post, but here are the biggest additions for Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 season 5.
Warzone 2.0 season 5 changes and additions
- Two new vehicles will appear in Warzone: The Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) and the dirt bike.
- Warzone will also play host to the time-limited midseason “Call of Duty 2023 reveal” event. (Call of Duty is typically an annual release, though Bloomberg reporting has raised questions about what this year’s entry would look like.)
- Armored Royale – a game mode that spawns you with a MRAP and tasks you with protecting it – returns.
Modern Warfare 2 season 5 changes and additions
- Four new maps will be available at launch: Punta Mar and Strike are two Core maps, with Lounge and Canal joining the lineup as Gunfight maps. Partway through the season, DRC Zone 1 will be playable as a Core map.
- Havoc and Big Capture the Flag are two new modes available at the launch of season 5. Gunfight Variants, including Gunfight Snipers, will roll out in-season.
General season 5 changes and additions
- The “Faction Showdown” event will run from Aug. 4-16. You’ll have to choose between two factions (Shadow Company or Task Force 141) and earn 50 cumulative operator kills.
- Season 5 will feature the “50 Years of Hip Hop Celebration” event. In addition to Nicki Minaj’s introduction as a playable operator, the event will include a week of daily login rewards, which you can claim by playing Warzone or Modern Warfare 2 from Aug 7-15.
- Six operators join the fray in season 5, some of whom will be familiar to series fans. Oz, Mila, Velikan, and Arthur are available at launch. Graves is available as a battle pass operator. Mace will become available as a midseason operator.
- Six new weapons will be available across the season: the FR Avancer assault rifle and Carrack .300 sniper rifle are available as launch additions in the battle pass. The M13C assault rifle will become available midseason, though the unlock requirements are still under wraps. Also, new handgun and a new silenced SMG will be available midseason (Activision) alongside a pickaxe melee weapon.
What time will Season 5 be live in my time zone
Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 Season 5 launched at 9:00 AM PT on August 2, 2023. Your current time zone is EET (Eastern European Time), which is UTC+2 and 10 hours ahead of PT.
EET Launch Time
In EET, the season went live at 7:00 PM on August 2, 2023 (9:00 AM PT + 10 hours). This timing applied globally across platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
Additional Notes
Call of Duty updates typically roll out simultaneously worldwide based on PT server time, avoiding staggered regional releases. As this occurred over two years ago in January 2026, no further Season 5 updates remain active.
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EET Confirmation
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