Get ready for a thrilling blast from the past! A significant update for Call of Duty: Warzone, launching in Spring 2026, promises a “bold new experience” for the popular battle royale. This exciting evolution is directly inspired by the highly acclaimed Blackout mode from Black Ops 4.
An official announcement confirms: “Call of Duty: Warzone is bringing a bold new experience in Spring of 2026 inspired by the original Blackout, set on Avalon.” This news comes directly from the official Call of Duty X account, building anticipation for the upcoming changes.
For those who remember, Black Ops 4 was a trailblazer, introducing the very first Call of Duty battle royale mode. Launched in 2017, just after the genre exploded, Blackout challenged 100 players to deploy onto an expansive map, battling it out until only a single player or team remained victorious.
Excitingly, Black Ops 4’s original battle royale map, Avalon, is making a comeback. This iconic map was known for its memorable locations, including the fan-favorite Nuketown Island, alongside other diverse areas like a train station and a construction site. While Avalon has seen various iterations over the years, the exact changes for its 2026 Warzone debut remain unknown, so we can’t guarantee the return of every classic spot. Despite some community members preferring other Warzone maps like Verdansk, Avalon holds a special place in the hearts of many.
In addition to these Blackout-inspired changes, Warzone is set to introduce a new Resurgence map alongside the upcoming Black Ops 7. This new map, dubbed Haven’s Hollow, promises a different scale, being smaller than Fortune’s Keep but larger than Rebirth Island.
Excitement is also building for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 open beta, which kicks off this weekend, with official start times now public. Players participating in the beta will not only experience a glimpse of the new Zombies mode but also get a hands-on feel for the highly anticipated explosive body shield mechanic.