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Call of Duty Season 5 Battle Pass Adds New Guns And A Familiar Operator
Call of Duty Season 5 for Black Ops 7 and Warzone introduces a new battle pass with more than 100 rewards, including two weapons that all players can unlock through its free tiers. The paid pass also brings back Spectre, the stealth-focused operator from Black Ops 3 and 4, making the update a mix of gameplay additions and cosmetic content.
Season 5 launches on 23 July, with the FG42 assault rifle available on page three and the Gremlin submachine gun on page six. The standard battle pass costs $10 and instantly unlocks Spectre, while the $30 BlackCell version adds Cipher, 1,100 CoD Points, exclusive skins and weapon blueprints; completing the pass awards further Spectre cosmetics and 200 CoD Points.
In short
- Two new weapons are free battle-pass unlocks.
- Spectre returns as the paid pass’s headline operator.
- BlackCell adds exclusive cosmetics and 1,100 CoD Points.
Explained simply
Call of Duty is one of the world's most popular video game franchises. The franchise includes multiple game titles such as Black Ops 7 and Warzone, with millions of players worldwide competing in their online multiplayer and battle royale modes. The publisher regularly releases seasonal updates to introduce new weapons, characters and cosmetic items, keeping the experience fresh and engaging.
A battle pass is a progression system where players unlock rewards by completing challenges throughout a defined season. Most games offer both a free version with basic cosmetics and a paid premium version costing a small amount. The paid tier typically provides exclusive items that appeal to dedicated fans, though free players still receive new weapons and content.
Seasonal updates often feature operators—cosmetic characters that change how your player looks on screen—alongside new weapons and cosmetics such as weapon skins. Bringing back popular operators from earlier games in the franchise appeals to long-time players and creates a connection to the game's history. The combination of new and returning content is a standard way modern online games maintain player interest over time.
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