MW3 and Warzone Season 1 Start Time Countdown
Warzone is set to have its first Season in the Modern Warfare 3 cycle, and we could not be more excited about it. For that reason, we compiled a list of changes and added a niceMW3 and Warzone Season 1 start time countdownfor your viewing pleasure.
MW3 and Warzone Season 1 arrive on June 21, 2025 at 5 PM EST. Check out the countdown below to see exactly when they’ll arrive:
As soon as the countdown hits zero, the update will be live and you can jump into a Warzone match.
Warzone Season 1 Release Date
The Warzone Season 1 release date is December 6 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM GMT. There has been no word on a pre-load, but due to past precedent, we expect a pre-load to be available sometime before the release.
There’s still no news on any pre-load, however, meaning it may not be possible. Instead, you might have to just install it as soon as the timer hits zero.
Modern Warfare 3 Systems in Warzone Explained
Due to Warzone using the same core systems as Modern Warfare 3, there are plenty of new and interesting additions to the battle royale. The changes made to Warzone moving from MW2 to MW3 are massive, and will likely change the way players approach gunfights, traverse themap, build theirloadouts, and much more.
Below we have detailed the main differences as we leave MW2 behind and enter Warzone Season 1.
New Movement Mechanics
All existing movement mechanics will make the jump over to Warzone as soon as Season 1 launches. Slide-canceling, reload-canceling, the Tac-Stance, and speedier mantling will all feature in Warzone.
These drastic changes from the MW2 formula will cause a massive shift in the META and how players approach the map and gunfights. Features like side-canceling will change the META, while others like the Tac-Stance may be relevant or be forgotten entirely.
New Perk Additions
While the Perks system in Modern Warfare 3 takes the form of body armor and gear, Warzone will be sticking with its traditional system with a few new additions.
Firstly every operator will receive these Perks as a baseline:
These perks are available for everyone as a base to improve general playability. But these aren’t the only changes to the perk system. There are a few brand-new additions to spice up the gameplay further:
Warzone Season 1 Quality of Life Improvements
Warzone has always had a rocky relationship with QoL improvements. In Warzone Season 1, however, Activision has doubled down on improving problematic interactions that have troubled the community for years.
With such a giant list of QoL features that promise to return some much-needed fun to the Warzone formula, our excitement for its launch has only grown greater.
That is ourMW3 and Warzone Season 1 start time countdown. Be sure to check out our related Call of Duty guides, news, and updates to keep yourself in the loop.
