Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 06 marks the final stretch before the launch of Black Ops 7, bringing together a focused update, the long-awaited Predator crossover, and several horror-themed events under The Haunting. This closing chapter introduces new maps, weapons, and rewards while tightening gameplay balance across all modes.
In this guide, we’ll cover:
- Season Overview & Timeline – Dates, theme, and key additions for The Haunting.
- Patch & Balance Highlights – All confirmed fixes, map details, and tuning changes.
- Free Content Drops – The final Combat Pack and Daily Login reward list.
- Battle Pass Breakdown – Predator crossover content, unlock structure, and BlackCell exclusives.
- New Weapons & Attachments – Dresden 9mm, Merrick 556, and the GPR 91 Double-Barrel Conversion.
- Events & Rewards – Echoes of the Dead, Tapes of Terror, and the Chucky Event Pass.
- Mode-Specific Notes – Zombies LTM, Ranked Play updates, and Warzone tie-ins.
- Store Bundles – Upcoming Ultra and Reactive packs with their featured Operators.
- Weekly Priorities – A week-by-week roadmap to complete the season efficiently.
- Looking Ahead – How this season sets up the transition into Black Ops 7.
Season Overview & Snapshot (Dates, Theme, Rewards)
- Season Dates: October 9, 2025, at 9:00 AM PT – November 14, 2025.
- Season Theme: The Haunting.
- Headliners: Predator operator, a condensed event calendar, and mastery camos with Black Cell variants.
- New Weapons: Dresden 9mm (SMG, Sector 3), Merrick 556 (AR, Sector 6).
- New This Season: Boo-Town (Nuketown Halloween variant); Haunted Havoc (Zombies LTM); Gravity/Rig (6v6 launch maps) & Mothball (Strike map); X52 Resonator (special weapon); GPR 91 Double-Barrel Conversion (new attachment).
- Free Content: A final Combat Pack and the first two weeks of Daily Login rewards.
- This Week’s Priorities: Explore the new 6v6 maps, start the Battle Pass path to the Dresden 9mm, and claim daily logins before they lapse.
| Event | Dates | Core Goal | Mastery Camo Reward |
| Echoes of the Dead | Oct 16 – Oct 23 | Complete challenges across all modes. | Toxic Metal (Animated) |
| Tapes of Terror | Oct 23 – Nov 14 | Collect VHS Tapes from fallen enemies. | Zombies Reel (Animated) |
| The Chucky Event Pass | Late October | Earn XP to progress a free/premium track. | Pumpkin Glow (Animated) |
Patch Notes & Balance Changes
Official patch notes for Season 06 from October 8th and 15th confirm several key updates and fixes.
New Multiplayer Maps: Two brand new maps for 6v6, Gravity and Rig, are joined by the new Strike (6v6/2v2) map, Mothball, and the Boo-Town Nuketown variant.
- Gravity: A remote gravity testing facility where battles take place on the immediate grounds and within the central research structure’s hallway and observation wings.
- Rig: A fight unfolds on and around a turned over rig in the middle of the ocean.
- Mothball: An abandoned cognitive research facility where a cognitive research facility encountered becomes a tactical playground, from the lobby and reception areas to the garage and motel balcony.
Featured Launch Playlists: Boo-Town 24/7 and Haunted Havoc.
Multiplayer Fixes:
- Slasher Deathmatch: An issue causing an incorrect scoreboard layout has been addressed. The team has also implemented expanded in game notifications to better track fixes for issues like incorrect or missing rewards.
Zombies Fixes:
- Addressed multiple map exploits and quality-of-life issues, including a main quest exploit in Liberty Falls, a bleed-out debuff in Terminus, an Essence removal bug in Citadelle des Morts, and various UI quirks in Reckoning.
Minor MP Balance Tuning (Highlights)
- Goblin Mk2 (AR): Hipfire spread reduced by 0.25°; first-shot recoil greatly reduced.
- ABR A1 (MR): A one-burst kill is now possible with one headshot at any range; the Full-Auto Rapid Fire mod now has +10% vertical and +15% horizontal recoil.
Free Content & Rewards (Combat Pack + Login Bonuses)
Combat Pack (Season 06)
The final Combat Pack for the Black Ops 6 cycle is available for a limited time.
- Eligibility: Free for active PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass members.
- Included Items: Two previously released operator skins (Maya “Scarlet Roads,” Bailey “Velocity”), matching blueprints, a finisher, and an emote.
- How to Claim: Claim via the in-game Store tile or your platform’s store if you have Game Pass Console or Game Pass Ultimate. A game restart may be required. Claim before November 14 to be safe.
Daily Login Rewards
Log in on seven separate days during the first two weeks of the season to claim a bundle of free items.
- Total Rewards Include: 7 Tier Skips, 2 Double XP Tokens, 1 Double Weapon XP Token, the “Rave in Us” AR blueprint, the “Fridge Drawing” calling card, the “Cool Helm” weapon charm, and the “Tropical Undead” emblem.
Battle Pass & BlackCell Rewards
The Season 06 new seasonal battle pass is headlined by the Predator crossover and offers four tiers of access.
Purchase Options
| Product | Cost | Includes | Notes |
| Black Cell | $29.99 USD | Full Battle Pass + 20 Tier Skips + Exclusive Black Cell items | Purchased with real-world currency. Owners of prior BlackCell seasons gain a stacking +10% XP bonus per season owned. |
| Battle Pass Bundle | 2,400 CP | Full Battle Pass + 20 Tier Skips | Standard entry with a head start. |
| Standard Battle Pass | 1,100 CP | Full Battle Pass Access | Unlock all 100 tiers through gameplay. |
| Free Tiers | Free | Access to 20+ free items, including new weapons | Available to all players. |
Instant Unlocks
The following items are unlocked immediately upon Battle Pass purchase:
- “Jungle Hunter” Predator Operator
- “Trophy Hunter” Weapon Blueprint (XM4) with red tracers
- “Plasma Casted” Finishing Move
- “Targeting Laser” Reticle
Black Cell Exclusive Additions:
- “Dread” Animated Operator
- “Jungle Hunter Black Cell” Predator Variant (electrified effect)
- “Rising Crash” Finishing Move
- “Modified Lifeform” Mastercraft Blueprint (Tanto)
- “Kill List” Gun Screen
- 1,100 COD Points (CP) & 10% Battle Pass XP Boost
New Weapons & Attachments (Dresden 9mm, Merrick 556, GPR 91)
| Weapon | Type | Sector/Page | Role & Initial Standout |
| Dresden 9mm | SMG | Sector 3 / Page 3 | A highly capable weapon with a steady recoil pattern; thrives in small-map playlists. |
| Merrick 556 | AR | Sector 6 / Page 6 | A versatile tactical rifle that highly rewards headshots and can be built into a high power semi-auto. |
New Attachments
- GPR 91 Double-Barrel Conversion (Battle Pass Page 7): Adds a second barrel for two-round shots with a lower rate of fire and higher recoil.
Sector Standouts
- Operators (Base vs. Black Cell Variant): Weaver – “Barbed Wire”; Park – “Survivor’s Grit”; Rossi – “Moss Cryptid”; Woods – “The Molten Creation”; Grey – “Wolf Skinner”.
- Blueprints: “Unique Trapmaster” (Marine SP Mastercraft); “Camcorder Hunting” (Merrick 556 Reactive).
Tier 100 Bundle
Completing the seasonal Battle Pass unlocks the final reward sector:
“Feral Predator” Ultra Operator Skin (with a Black Cell variant) | “Yautja Bone Carbine” Blueprint (C9) | “Axe Swipe” Finishing Move | 200 CP, Calling Card, Emblem, Ultra GobbleGum.
Events & Camo Rewards — Echoes of the Dead, Tapes of Terror, Chucky Pass
The season’s in game events feature spooky rewards scattered across several LTMs, including Boo-Town 24/7, Haunted Havoc (Zombies), and Zombie Royale (Call of Duty: Warzone, returning in-season).
Echoes of the Dead (Oct 16–23): Rewards & Fastest Route
Completing this event track grants the X52 Resonator special weapon and the GPMG-7 Muzzle Booster attachment, alongside cosmetics and the Toxic Metal camo.
- Fastest Completion Routes:
- Multiplayer: Focus on the Boo-Town 24/7 playlist for high-volume kill objectives.
- Zombies: Use Haunted Havoc for mass zombie eliminations and to find the required Mimics and Jack-o’-Lanterns.
- Warzone: Zombie Royale is ideal for zombie-specific objectives once it is live.
Tapes of Terror (Oct 23 – Nov 14)
Tapes drop across MP/Zombies/Warzone. Lower-tier rewards cost 5–20 tapes (XP tokens, Emblem), and the Alvarez “Scavvy” operator skin requires 60 tapes. The mastery reward is the Zombies Reel (Animated) camo.
The Chucky Event Pass (Late October)
A separate pass with free and premium (1,100 CP) tracks progressed via XP. The free track rewards the Chainsaw melee weapon instantly and the Pumpkin Glow camo at the end.
Zombies, Multiplayer & Warzone Updates
Zombies
- Haunted Havoc: This limited time mode, active on all six round-based maps, is a relentless nightmare featuring a forced Rampage Inducer, pumpkin-headed zombies with the usual rotting features, and lootable Jack-o’-Lanterns. You’ll need to treat slain zombies as potential loot sources.
- Leaderboard Events: Two leaderboard competitions, Death’s Pit and Extinction Protocol, will run this season, rewarding dedicated players with GobbleGums and animated emblems.
Multiplayer: Ranked Play
- Unlock/Requalify: 50 MP wins to unlock Ranked (new players). 10 wins to re-qualify after inactivity. PC Game Pass Free Trial accounts are ineligible. In Season 06, you can ranked play strike fear into your opponents.
- Season 6 Rewards (highlights): AMES 85 AR blueprint (10 wins), Rank Calling Cards, Rank Weapon Camos (Gold → Iridescent), Top 250 Animated camo.
Call of Duty: Warzone Tie-ins
- Warzone received the larger balance pass this season; notable examples include ABR A1 range buffs and AK-74 recoil reduction (–10%), which may shift the mid-range AR meta.
- Zombie Royale returns in-season with frightening map variants across Verdansk and Rebirth, introducing new zombie abilities and map-wide hazards. This LTM pits enemy squads against both the living and the dead in ensuing chaos.
Store Bundles & Tracer Packs
| Bundle | Price (CP) | Expected Around | Headliner |
| Brain Pain Mastercraft | 3,000 | Now Live | “Mechanized Brain” Ultra Skin (West Point) |
| Tracer Pack: Jason | 2,400 | Mid-October | Classic & Tactical “Jason Voorhees” Skins. Jason brings brute force with slash and overhead attacks. |
| Fallen Icon Replacer | 2,400 | Mid-October | “The Replacer Reanimated” Skin |
| Ghost of War | 2,400 | Coming Soon | “Milt-Die” Ultra Skin (Marshall) |
| Haunting: Shadow Recon | 1,800 | Coming Soon | “Dark Whisper” Skin (Stone) |
| Predator Badlands | 2,400 | Coming Soon | “Dek” Skin (Masked/Unmasked) |
| Haunting: Eldritch Fate | 2,400 | Coming Soon | “Forest Shadow” Animated Ultra (Park) |
| Bone Saw Mastercraft | 2,400 | Coming Soon | “The Appended” Skin (Bayan), Chainsaw Mastercraft |
| Underworld Warrior Reactive | 2,800 | Coming Soon | “Gekko-On” Oni-themed Ultra (Nocturne) |
Buyer’s Notes: Ultra and Reactive blueprints offer unique inspection animations. Tracers and death effects often apply only to the default build on the blueprint.
Week-by-Week Priorities
- Week 1 (Oct 9–16):
- Claim your free Combat Pack if you have Xbox Game Pass or PS Plus.
- Explore the new MP maps and Boo-Town 24/7.
- Path your Battle Pass through Sector 3 to unlock the Dresden 9mm.
- Log in daily to clear the free Daily Login Rewards.
- Week 2 (Oct 16–23):
- Focus on completing the Echoes of the Dead event to earn ghostly rewards.
- Check for newly dated store bundles and progress the Battle Pass toward the Merrick 556.
- Week 3 (Oct 23 – Late Oct):
- The Tapes of Terror event begins; start farming VHS tapes.
- The Chucky Event Pass goes live. Prioritize earning XP to finish the free track for the Pumpkin Glow camo.
- Week 4 (Through Nov 14):
- Final push to clean up mastery camos and collect the 60 tapes for the Alvarez operator skin.
- Complete your path to Tier 100 in the Battle Pass.
Looking Ahead to Black Ops 7
Fewer crossovers this season likely reflect a strategic pivot toward more grounded cosmetics and a cleaner runway for the next title. The decision not to carry forward cosmetics from Black Ops 6 to Black Ops 7 reduces the incentive for late-cycle bundle purchases. While unconfirmed, community reports suggest that content like the “Yemen” multiplayer map may have been pushed to Black Ops 7 to ensure a content-rich launch. As the November 14th launch approaches, expect official developer blogs detailing the future of Zombies and Multiplayer, which may include several new global innovations.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 06 start and end?
Season 06 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 officially began on October 9, 2025, at 9 AM PT and runs until November 14, 2025. This six-week run acts as the closing chapter of the BO6 lifecycle before the release of Black Ops 7, setting the stage for new storylines, systems, and cosmetics.
What is the theme of Black Ops 6 Season 06?
The overarching theme is The Haunting, a Halloween event series that brings horror elements across all modes. It merges supernatural aesthetics, the Predator crossover, and animated camo rewards into a unified dark season that caps off Black Ops 6.
What new maps are included in Season 06?
Season 06 adds three new core maps and a themed variant: Gravity, Rig, and Mothball, alongside Boo-Town, a Halloween version of Nuketown. Each introduces distinct close-quarters environments with verticality, environmental storytelling, and enhanced lighting systems suited to The Haunting’s aesthetic.
What are the new weapons in Black Ops 6 Season 06?
Two major weapons headline this update:
- Dresden 9mm (SMG) – A close-range, steady-recoil weapon ideal for run-and-gun playstyles.
- Merrick 556 (AR) – A mid-range, semi-auto capable rifle emphasizing accuracy and headshot potential.
Both can be earned through the Season 06 Battle Pass via Sectors 3 and 6.
How do I unlock the Dresden 9mm in Black Ops 6?
The Dresden 9mm is unlocked by progressing through Sector 3 in the Battle Pass. Completing neighboring sectors will open access to it naturally. Players can speed up progress with tier skips or by completing daily and event challenges tied to XP progression.
How do I unlock the Merrick 556 assault rifle?
The Merrick 556 can be unlocked from Sector 6 of the Battle Pass. It’s designed as a tactical, mid-range rifle that can be configured into a high-precision or full-auto build, offering strong versatility for both multiplayer and Warzone loadouts.
What is the Echoes of the Dead event in Season 06?
Echoes of the Dead runs from October 16 to October 23, encouraging players to complete mode-specific challenges in Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone. Completing the event grants the X52 Resonator melee weapon, the GPMG-7 Muzzle Booster attachment, themed cosmetics, and the Toxic Metal animated camo.
What is the Tapes of Terror event?
Tapes of Terror spans October 23 to November 14. Players collect VHS tapes dropped by enemies across all modes to earn escalating rewards. The final milestone unlocks the Alvarez “Scavvy” Operator Skin, while the mastery reward is the Zombies Reel animated camo. Lower-tier milestones include XP tokens, calling cards, and emblems.
What rewards are in the Chucky Event Pass?
The Chucky Event Pass features both free and premium XP-based tracks. Free players can earn the Chainsaw melee weapon and Pumpkin Glow animated camo, while premium owners gain additional themed blueprints, charms, and cosmetics referencing the Child’s Play crossover.
What free items are included in the Combat Pack?
The Season 06 Combat Pack is free for PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass users. It contains two operator skins — Maya “Scarlet Roads” and Bailey “Velocity” — alongside matching blueprints, an exclusive finisher, and a themed emote. The pack must be claimed before November 14, 2025.
How do Daily Login Rewards work in Season 06?
Log in for seven separate days during the first two weeks to claim a complete reward bundle. Players receive tier skips, XP tokens, a weapon blueprint, and cosmetics like the “Cool Helm” charm and Tropical Undead emblem, encouraging consistent early-season engagement.
What are the new attachments added this season?
Season 06 adds two experimental attachments:
- GPR 91 Double-Barrel Conversion – Found in the Battle Pass; fires dual-barrel shots for high burst power.
- GPMG-7 Muzzle Booster – Unlocked through seasonal events; boosts bullet velocity and rate of fire over time.
Both attachments open new weapon build options for mid- to high-skill players.
What are the main patch highlights for Season 06?
Patch updates include three new maps, Zombies improvements, and broad weapon tuning. Highlights include Goblin Mk2 recoil reduction, ABR A1 burst kill enhancement, and fixes for Liberty Falls, Terminus, Citadelle des Morts, and Reckoning, improving stability across modes.
How does Haunted Havoc work in Zombies mode?
Haunted Havoc is a limited-time Halloween Zombies event active on all six round-based maps. It starts every match with Rampage Inducer active, spawns pumpkin-headed zombies, and allows players to earn ammo mods and crafting materials from Jack-o’-Lantern loot drops.
What are the Ranked Play requirements in Season 06?
To access Ranked Play, new players must win 50 multiplayer matches. Returning players only need 10 wins to requalify. Free trial accounts through Game Pass are excluded from Ranked participation. Ranked rewards reset seasonally, emphasizing ongoing engagement.
What are the Ranked Play rewards this season?
Season 06 Ranked rewards include the AMES 85 AR blueprint, unique calling cards, and Rank Weapon Camos progressing from Gold to Iridescent. The top 250 players unlock an exclusive animated camo marking their leaderboard position.
What’s new in Warzone during The Haunting?
Warzone received significant adjustments, including AR and SMG balance passes, economy tuning for ground loot, and the return of Zombie Royale with new zombie mechanics. Verdansk and Rebirth Island night variants appear, adding fog effects and altered visibility for horror-style gameplay.
What store bundles are available during Season 06?
The season features multiple crossover and Ultra bundles, such as Tracer Pack: Jason, Predator Badlands, Haunting: Eldritch Fate, and Bone Saw Mastercraft. Each includes animated blueprints, tracers, and unique inspection animations. More bundles will rotate through October and early November.
What is the best way to earn Battle Pass XP in Season 06?
Combine event progression, Boo-Town 24/7 matches, and Zombies LTMs for the highest XP per minute. Players should complete daily and weekly challenges while also participating in Echoes of the Dead or Tapes of Terror events for bonus XP multipliers.
What happens after Season 06 ends?
Once the season concludes on November 14, 2025, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches. The new entry introduces overhauled progression, an expanded Zombies system, and revised core mechanics that carry forward lessons from The Haunting season finale.
