CoD MW3 Season 5 Reloaded: Release date, UK launch time and what to expect

Though a mid-season update, Season 5 Reloaded still has loads of new content for us to sink our teeth into such as new maps, weapons and game modes. More than enough to to tide us over to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta then!

Also, Warzone will be separated from Modern Warfare 3 so you can download it or MW3 on its own if you only play those to save you from hulking big downloads.

But with so much content and so little time, let's get to it!

When is the CoD MW3 Season 5 Reloaded release date?

The Season 5 Reloaded update for Modern Warfare 3 launches on Wednesday 21st August 2024.

This was confirmed through a countdown timer within a classified sector of the Season 5 Battle Pass, before Activision cemented the date in a blog post.

When is the CoD MW3 Season 5 Reloaded UK launch time?

The CoD MW3 Season 5 Reloaded UK launch time is 5PM BST.

Perfect, then, for a spot of CoD as you get home from work or school. You should be able to preload the update as well so that you can get stuck in straight away.

You will definitely want to, as the Season 5 Reloaded patch on PC at least looks like it could be around 100GB according to Destructoid.

Hopefully, you've got some fast internet to chew through the update, but if not, check out the best broadband for gaming in the UK!

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What to expect from CoD MW3 Season 5 Reloaded

Season 5 Reloaded sees the arrival of two new weapons in the form of the Spear and the Torque 35.

The Spear is available by completing the challenges available in the Classified Battle Pass sector, while the Torque 35 features as a reward for completing weekly objectives.

Alongside new weaponry, the mid-season update offers three new game modes, injecting a breath of fresh air into the existing selection.

Fishfection, a variation of the popular Infection mode, involves players using the new weapons mentioned above to fend off a horde of fish-based opponents.

Paintball is also arriving in Call of Duty. The usual choice of weapons is replaced with paintball guns that eliminate players with a single shot. The mode also features faster movement speeds and a range of rule sets, including Capture the Flag and Kill Confirmed.

The third and final mode arriving in Season 5 Reloaded is Defuse or Destroy, a variation of the hugely popular Search and Destroy mode. The start of a round already features a planted bomb ticking down, adding a further layer of chaos.

Season 5 Reloaded also features the final story mission of Modern Warfare Zombies. The developer hasn't shared much on what the mission entails, but players can expect an epic encounter with an undead boss.

The update also includes three brand new Schematics to give players the best possible chance of escaping alive.

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