When is the Warzone & Cold War Season 3 update? Release times & download sizes

Warzone & Black Ops Cold War Season 3: Release Dates, Download Sizes, and New Features

Season 3 Release Schedule

Call of Duty’s highly anticipated Season 3 rollout follows a staggered release pattern across Warzone and Black Ops Cold War. The updates will deploy in separate patches with distinct maintenance periods.

Warzone players should mark their calendars for April 21 at 9:00 PM Pacific Time, when servers will go offline for the Season 3 update installation. This translates to different local times globally:

  • Wednesday, April 21
    • 9:00 PM PT
    • 11:00 PM CT
  • Thursday, April 22
    • 12:00 AM ET
    • 5:00 AM BST (UK)
    • 6:00 AM CEST (Europe)
    • 2:00 PM AEST (Australia)
  • Black Ops Cold War players received their technical update earlier on April 20 at 9:00 PM PT, though the seasonal content won’t activate until April 21. This two-phase approach helps ensure stability.

    Update File Sizes by Platform

    Season 3 brings substantial downloads across all platforms. Next-gen console owners benefit from smaller file sizes thanks to advanced compression:

  • PlayStation 5: 12.3 GB (Warzone) / 25.6 GB (Cold War)
  • Xbox Series X/S: 11.6 GB (Warzone) / 25.9 GB (Cold War)
  • Previous generation consoles require more storage space for the same content:

  • PlayStation 4: 25.6 GB (both games)
  • Pro Tip: Free up additional space beyond these sizes to accommodate potential hotfixes and future updates. Consider uninstalling unused game modes if storage is limited.

    What’s New in Season 3

    Season 3 delivers transformative changes to both titles. Warzone’s Verdansk undergoes its first major overhaul in over a year, with new points of interest and gameplay dynamics. Black Ops Cold War introduces:

    • 2 new multiplayer maps
    • 3 fresh weapons
    • Additional Zombies content
    • New operator skins and battle pass items

    Advanced players should note: The meta will shift significantly with new weapon balancing. Early testing in private matches can give competitive advantages when the season launches.

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