Call of Duty Warzone players are set for a substantial mid-season refresh, with the Season 1 Reloaded update poised to bring new content and a potentially lengthy download to the popular battle royale.
Warzone Season 1 Reloaded Release Time and Pre-Load Details
The update is scheduled to go live on January 8, 2026. Following the typical pattern for Call of Duty updates, players in the UK can expect it to deploy at around 5PM GMT.
Activision has segmented its seasons into two halves for some time, and this mid-season drop is designed to keep the player base engaged with fresh content. However, getting into the action might require some patience due to the update's considerable size.
Early reports, particularly from Battle.net users, indicate the pre-load file could be as large as 174GB. It is crucial to note that this figure can vary depending on how many Call of Duty titles a user has installed on their system.
The final installed size will likely be smaller, as the process typically involves replacing old files and cleaning up redundant data. Nevertheless, for those with slower internet connections, this chunky download could significantly delay gaming sessions on launch day.
New Content and Features Arriving
While specific changes to Warzone's maps or modes remain under wraps, the update will share several key additions with its premium counterpart, Black Ops 7. This ensures free-to-play fans are not left behind.
The headline content includes two new weapons that players can unlock by completing seasonal event challenges:
- Hawker HX (Sniper Rifle)
- Sturmwolf 45 (SMG)
Furthermore, three new weapon attachments will be introduced, obtainable through a series of weekly challenges:
- Coda 9 Adaptive Discharge Mod
- M8A1 Full Auto Conversion
- MCP-25 Contrabloom Laser
The Major Fallout Crossover Event
Perhaps the most exciting revelation for Season 1 Reloaded is a major crossover with the hit Amazon television series, Fallout. A trailer posted on X (formerly Twitter) strongly suggests that character models from the show will be integrated into Warzone.
The footage appears to feature Lucy, The Ghoul, and Maximus, indicating that players will likely soon be able to purchase or earn these iconic looks for their operators. These cosmetic items are expected to appear in the in-game store shortly after the update launches.
With a significant download, new armaments to master, and a high-profile pop-culture collaboration, Warzone's Season 1 Reloaded is shaping up to be a substantial update that aims to reinvigorate the battle royale experience as we move into 2026.
