Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 release date, maps, and everything we know

Three Operators stand inside a helicopter looking out at Rebirth Island
(Image credit: Activision)
When is Season 3 dropping?

Three Operators stand in side profile against a blue background

(Image credit: Activision)

Activision has now confirmed that Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 is planned for April 3, 2024. No timings have been released so far, but previous seasons have dropped at 9am PT / 12am ET / 5pm GMT. Stay tuned for updates!

Modern Warfare 3's next season is Season 3, a sizable refresh that adds in everything from fresh Battle Pass content to new weapons and maps. So far, plenty has been revealed about the upcoming season, which is set to launch very soon indeed.

In terms of what to expect from Modern Warfare 3 in the coming months, there are changes to Warzone, as well as updates to the game's ongoing weapon meta. The Modern Warfare 3 best weapons will likely change quite a bit once the new guns arrive, so it's worth reading up on the new ones that are set to arrive.

Here's when to expect Modern Warfare 3 Season 3, as well as some info on the new weapons, maps, and modes that'll arrive alongside it. As we get closer to launch day, we'll be sure to update this page with everything that's going to be added. For now though, here's what we know about the next season of Modern Warfare 3.

Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 release date

Call of Duty Operators stand against a blue background. 'S3 Battle Pass' is written in white lettering above them.

(Image credit: Activision)

Activision has now confirmed that Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 will launch on April 3. As for timings, we can expect the new update to go live at around 9am PT / 12am ET / 5pm GMT. This is when the past few seasons have dropped, but since there's been no official announcement, stay tuned for updates to this section.

Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 update - new maps, modes, and more

There's a decent chunk of content being added to Modern Warfare 3 as part of the Season 3 update. Below, you'll find a list of the main talking points, before we go into each in detail later on in this article. For a full breakdown, head to the Call of Duty blog.

  • New Guns - FJX Horus, MORS, Gladiator, BAL-27 (in-season)
  • New Maps - 6 Star, Emergency, Growhouse, Tanked, Checkpoint, Grime
  • New Modes - Capture the Flag, One in the Chamber, Minefield (mid-season), Escort (mid-season)
  • Zombies - Dark Aether Rifts, New Schematics, Warlord Rainmaker
  • Warzone - Rebirth Island, Biometric Scanner, New Smart Displays, Squad Rage (Field Upgrade), Squad Assemble, Foresight (Killstreak)
  • New Operators - Banshee, Hush, Snoop Dogg, Stasis

So there you have it, that's everything coming in Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 - so far. For more on MW3, check out our list of every map featured in MW3 so far. Elsewhere there's our Modern Warfare 3 review.

TOPICS
Jake Green

Jake is a freelance writer who currently works regularly with TRG. Hailing from the overcast shores of Brighton in the United Kingdom, Jake can be found covering everything from features to guides content around the latest game releases. As seen on NME.com, Eurogamer.net, and VG247.com, Jake specializes in breaking games down into approachable pieces for guides, and providing SEO advice to websites looking to expand their audiences.

Read more
An operator fires a saw blade from a weapon
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 3 gets two-week delay, will now release in April
An infographic showing different parts of Black Ops 6 Season 2 content.
Black Ops 6 Season 2 release time and what to expect
A screenshot showing the new map Bullet in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 2 will let you fight on a speeding bullet train in one of the coolest maps I've ever seen
An operator fires a saw blade from a weapon
Black Ops 6 Season 2 Reloaded release time and what's being added
Black Knight and Cuddle Team Leader glide into Tilted Towers
Fortnite OG Season 3 release date - here's when the next season comes out
The Tomb in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies.
A new Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies map is coming, plus fresh enemies and an awesome Wonder Weapon
Latest in Gaming
Don't miss discounts on EA College Football 25.
I can't believe how cheap EA Sports College Football 25 is at Best Buy right now
Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2 expected to have AI upscaling and I can't wait to finally play Tears of the Kingdom with upgraded graphics
NYT Connections homescreen on a phone, on a purple background
NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, March 18 (game #646)
Seagate's new Genshin Impact Limited Edition SSD on a desk.
I didn't know an SSD could be cute until I saw Seagate's new Genshin Impact limited edition
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic
Knights of the Old Republic remake developer Saber Interactive states all its projects are 'still in development'
God of War 20th Anniversary Graphic.
Sony has unveiled some goodies to celebrate God of War’s 20th anniversary, but it's not the remaster I was hoping for
Latest in News
Pebble smartwatch countdown
Pebble confirms its smartwatch announcement is just hours away
Logo of YouTube Shorts
Is YouTube auto-playing Shorts when you open the app? Well, you’re not alone - here’s how to fix it
Google DeepMind panel discussion
“More sovereignty and protection” - Google goes all-in on UK AI with data residency, upskilling projects, and startup investments
Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2 expected to have AI upscaling and I can't wait to finally play Tears of the Kingdom with upgraded graphics
PowerColor Red Devil AMD RX 9070 XT graphics card shown side-on
Your next GPU could be from AMD, not Nvidia, if Team Red’s success with PC gamers continues
Intel Lunar Lake concept
Intel's Panther Lake processors won't arrive until Q1 2026 - corroborates previous delay rumors despite former Intel CEO's promise of 2025 launch