Season 3 reshuffles Verdansk with the Hills area removed and the Launch Pad area expanding into the Grazna-7 Launch Complex, while Avalon is added to the core map rotation with new Gulags and pacing adjustments.

Avalon’s Gulags—including Server Room 04, Cryo Lab 05, and Meeting Room 07—are compact octagon arenas designed for central combat zones, featuring dynamic cover, disabled Wall Jump, and high-traffic observation points.

As Season 3 progresses, Avalon will host multiple Gulags, turning redeploys into intensified fights with reinforced glass, automatic doors used as cover, and other tactical elements."

Activision’s official blog confirms the Season 3 release date as April 2, 2026."

The roadmap for Season 3 sits within a broader update that also mentions a later Reloaded update for Prop Hunt Royale on Rebirth Island and detailed rewards for Iron Gauntlet."

New movement updates from Black Ops 7 mechanics—Wall Jump and Grappling Hook—will be available in both Battle Royale and Resurgence, alongside other movement and gameplay refinements."

Six new weapons and attachments arrive, with the MK35 ISR and VST SMG available immediately via the Season 3 Battle Pass; four more—Strider 300 sniper, returning 1911 pistol, Siren weapon, and Katana—unlock through events and challenges."

Season 3 introduces Wall Jump and Grappling Hook across BR and Resurgence, plus the Flashpoint public event centered on a launched missile, new Boost item Spikes from Buy Stations, and the Cluster Grenade for countering rooftop stacks and tight spaces."

Resurgence Ranked Play returns in Season 3, featuring Haven’s Hollow and Rebirth Island maps with Skill Rating progression and cosmetic/recognition rewards tied to final divisions."

A new limited-time mode Launch Squad drops players into Verdansk to collect Launch Codes and trigger a rocket launch, while Hot Pursuit, Prop Hunt Royale, and Iron Gauntlet rotate through the Season 3 Warzone menu with specific rewards."

Three new or returning modes are highlighted: Launch Squad with Launch Codes, Hot Pursuit on Avalon with respawns, plus Prop Hunt Royale and Iron Gauntlet as additional modes with associated rewards.