Activision has confirmed that The Haunting will return to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone on October 9. The seasonal update introduces a range of new content across all three modes, including multiplayer maps, zombie events, weapons, and limited-time modes. The update draws inspiration from classic horror films, creating a Halloween-themed experience for both long-time players and newcomers.
Multiplayer Maps + Modes Spooky Updates
The Haunting brings new map variants and original multiplayer maps to Black Ops 6. Gravity, a launch map, features a research compound for the Advanced Technologies and Applications Gravity Division, including low-gravity zones and concrete bunkers that change the pace of combat.
Rig offers a night-time version of a truck stop where a rig has crashed into the gas station pumps, giving players elevated positions on the garage and motel balcony. Mothball, a Strike map inspired by the Black Ops 6 Campaign, sets combat around a cognitive research facility with outer wings surrounding a large golden statue.
Bootown returns as a haunted Nuketown variant, decorated with skeletons, spiders, and Jack-o’-Lanterns, along with an ambient soundscape of creaking doors and eerie laughter. New multiplayer modes also accompany these maps. Slasher Deathmatch allows players to become slashers inspired by iconic horror characters, hunting other survivors through four rounds of hide-and-seek-style gameplay.
Specific versions let players take on the roles of well-known characters such as Jason from Friday the 13th and Chucky, each with unique abilities and mechanics to challenge the remaining survivors. These modes emphasize strategic evasion, timing, and teamwork in a tense, seasonal setting.
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Zombies Update with Haunted Havoc and Seasonal Events
Zombies players will find the new Limited Time Mode, Haunted Havoc, active across all six maps. This mode introduces faster and more aggressive zombies from the start, as well as special enemies like Mimics and Jack-o’-Lanterns.
Player progress in Haunted Havoc is tied to a Main Quest, which awards rewards including unique GobbleGums, an Ultra GobbleGum, and 15,000 XP per map. The update also adds a new GobbleGum, Jacked Lanterns, which changes zombie heads into pumpkins, further reinforcing the Halloween theme. Leaderboard events such as Death Pit and Extinction Protocol give players additional ways to compete for points and seasonal rewards.
Night Maps and New Modes in Warzone
Warzone players will experience night-time variants of Verdansk and Rebirth Island. These maps create a darker environment that complements the zombie-themed events. The Casual Z mode lets players face off against human opponents, AI-controlled zombies, and armored zombies in an open combat environment.
Zombie Royale returns in-season, featuring mechanics where slain Operators can reanimate as zombies, using special abilities like EMP Blasts, disguise mechanics, and Mutant Injections. Portals allow for rapid redeployment or surprise attacks, creating new strategic opportunities for squads.
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Weapons, Attachments, and Seasonal Rewards
The update also adds new weapons to the Battle Pass, including the Dresden 9mm SMG and the Merrick 556 Assault Rifle. Players can gain access to special weapons like the X52 Resonator and Chainsaw Melee weapon through in-game events.
New attachments, such as the GPR91 Double-Barrel Conversion and GPMG-7 Muzzle Booster, allow players to improve fire rate and weapon performance. Seasonal events tied to The Haunting include Daily Login rewards, Echoes of the Dead, Chucky Event Pass, and Tapes of Terror, offering additional rewards like Operator skins, weapon blueprints, and attachments.
Battle Pass, Store Content, and Free Trial
The Haunting Battle Pass provides over 110 unlockable items, including a 10% XP boost, the Jungle Hunter Predator Operator, and new cosmetic content. Store bundles also offer Ultra Skins, Mastercrafts, and themed Tracer Packs for players seeking additional customization.
Black Ops 6 will be free to play from October 9 through October 16, offering full access to the Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies modes. Pre-orders for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 are also available ahead of its November 14 launch.
Source: Daniel Noel, Activision
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When does The Haunting launch in Black Ops 6 and Warzone? The update launches on October 9 and includes new maps, modes, weapons, and seasonal events.
Which multiplayer maps are included in The Haunting update? The update adds Gravity, Rig, Mothball, and Bootown, with night variants and Halloween-themed decorations.
What new multiplayer modes are available? Slasher Deathmatch allows players to become horror-inspired slashers, with specific versions featuring characters such as Jason and Chucky.
What’s new in Zombies for this update? Haunted Havoc is the main Limited Time Mode, introducing faster and more aggressive zombies, Mimics, and seasonal GobbleGums like Jacked Lanterns.
Are there new weapons and attachments? Yes. The Dresden 9mm SMG and Merrick 556 Assault Rifle are added to the Battle Pass, along with new attachments like the GPR91 Double-Barrel Conversion and GPMG-7 Muzzle Booster.
Can I try Black Ops 6 for free during this event? Yes. Black Ops 6 is free to play from October 9 through October 16, including access to Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies.
