Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (MW3)

Season 1 Reloaded Release Time

Modern Warfare 3 - Season 1 Reloaded Release Time

Season 1 Reloaded launched on January 17, 2024, containing all new content for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (MW3). Read on to learn more about Season 1 Reloaded including its release date, exact release times, and a list of all new content for Season 1 Reloaded.

Season 1 Reloaded Countdown

Season 1 Launch Countdown
Season 1 Reloaded is Now Live!

Season 1 Reloaded of Modern Warfare 3 (2023) is now live as of January 17 at 9 AM PT for all platforms.

Season 1 Roadmap

Season 1 Reloaded Release Time and Date

Season 1 Reloaded Went Live on January 17, 2024

Season 1 Reloaded

Season 1 Reloaded launched simultaneously around the world on all platforms. However, the exact time of launch varied depending on your time zone, with more Western time zones getting the update as early as January 17, 9AM PST (Los Angeles time).

Global PC and Console Release Times

Region Local Release Time
Auckland, New Zealand January 18, 6:00 AM
(UTC+13)
Sydney, Australia January 18, 4:00 AM
(UTC+11)
Tokyo, Japan January 18, 2:00 AM
(UTC+9)
Seoul, Korea
Beijing, China January 18, 1:00 AM
(UTC+8)
Hong Kong
Philippines
New Delhi, India January 17, 10:30 PM
(UTC+5:30)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia January 17, 8:00 PM
(UTC+3)
Berlin, Germany January 17, 6:00 PM
(UTC+1)
Paris, France
London, United Kingdom January 17, 5:00 PM
(UTC+0)
São Paulo, Brazil January 17, 2:00 PM
(UTC-3)
New York, United States January 17, 12:00 PM
(UTC-5)
Quebec City, Canada
Chicago, United States January 17, 11:00 AM
(UTC-6)
Mexico City
Los Angeles, United States January 17, 9:00 AM
(UTC-8)

Season 1 Reloaded Exclusive Content

All Season 1 Reloaded Content
Rio: New 6v6 Map
New Multiplayer Modes:
Team Gunfight | Headquarters | Infected
The Boys LTM
Supe Siege Event
Multiplayer Ranked Play
The Boys Tracer Packs
A-Train | Firecracker
New Weapons
HRM-9 | TAQ Evolvere
Zombies: New Warlord
Dokkaebi
Warzone: New Content

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Rio: New 6v6 Map

Season 1 Reloaded adds a new 6v6 Multiplayer map called Rio. Unlike the 16 remastered maps from the original MW2 (2009), Rio will be the third brand new map for MW3, following the previous release of Meat and Greece.

Set in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Rio map will take place in an upscale shopping center, featuring an indoor mall, tram station, market, plaza, cafe, and residential spaces.

List of All Multiplayer Maps

New Multiplayer Modes

  1. Team Gunfight
  2. Headquarters
  3. Infected

Team Gunfight

Team Gunfight
Team Gunfight takes the original Gunfight mode to a larger stage. Receive a randomized loadout at the start of each round and fight in 6v6 matches instead of 2v2.

Headquarters

Headquarters
Secure positions around the map to gain points for your team. The team that is holding the objective will be unable to respawn, so keep a tight defense!

Infected

Infected
One player starts out as infected and must attempt to infect other players, bringing in more people to their side. The uninfected must fight to keep the infection from spreading!

All Multiplayer Game Modes

The Boys LTM

The Boys LTM

Season 1 Reloaded will also have a new Limited Time Mode (LTM) inspired by the TV series "The Boys". In this modified version of Kill Confirmed, downed players will drop Temp V, which gives temporary superpowers like Heat Vision.

The Boys Event Start Date and Features

Supe Siege Event Challenge

The Supe Siege Event Challenge for The Boys LTM brings six new challenges you can complete to earn an LMG Weapon Blueprint called "The Boys Special".

Challenge Reward
Get one Operator Heat Vision elimination in The Boys mode Calling Card
Deactivate 20 pieces of Equipment using DDoS Emblem
Get four Operator eliminations using the MTZ-762 Battle Pass Tier Skip
Get two Operator eliminations in a single life with the Overkill Vest equipped, five times Large Decal
Get 15 Operator Akimbo eliminations Weapon Charm
Get seven Operator eliminations using Lethal Equipment Double XP Token

Multiplayer Ranked Play

Multiplayer Ranked Play
Upon reaching Level 55, players will be able to play the same way professionals play: 4v4 matches using the same map settings as the ones used in Call of Duty League (CDL).

Ranked Play Release Date

CDL Modes and Rules

Ranked Mode Rules Maps
CDL Search & Destroy ・No respawning
・1.5-minute round timer
・Friendly Fire enabled
・Highrise
・Invasion
・Karachi
・Skidrow
・Terminal
CDL Hardpoint ・5-minute time limit
・250 score limit
・60-sec. objective rotation
・Friendly Fire enabled
・Invasion
・Karachi
・Skidrow
・Sub Base
・Terminal
CDL Control ・30 lives per team
・1.5-minute time limit
・3-round win limit
・Friendly Fire enabled
・Highrise
・Invasion
・Karachi

Earn SR (Skill Rating) by performing well in matches to level up your Tier, and advance through 8 different Skill Divisions to reach the top of the ladder!

Season 1 Ranked Play Rewards

Ranked Wins Rewards
5 Wins “MWIII Season 1 Competitor” Weapon Sticker
10 Wins “Pro Issue Gutter Knife” Weapon Blueprint
20 Wins “Script Writer” Weapon Charm
30 Wins “Built Different” Large Decal
40 Wins “MWIII Ranked Play Season 1” Loading Screen
50 Wins “MWIII Season 1 Ranked Veteran” Weapon Camo

Win a set number of Ranked Play matches to obtain various rewards for customizing your weapon look.

The Boys Tracer Packs

A-Train Operator Bundle
Contents:
・“A-Train” Operator Skin
・“Turbocharged” Assault Rifle
・“Fast AF” SMG
・“Here Comes the A-Train” Calling Card
・“A-Train” Sticker
・“Turbo Rush Energy Drink” Charm
・“World’s Fastest Man” Emblem
・“The Boys A-Train” Loading Screen
・“Fastest Man in the World” Finishing Move
Firecracker Operator Bundle
Contents:
・“Firecracker” Operator Skin
・“Smoking Gun” Assault Rifle
・“Fellow Patriot” LMG
・“Firecracker” Sticker
・“Second Protects” Charm
・“Eagle Eyed” Emblem
・“Freedom of Speech” Finishing Move

As part of Season 1 Reloaded, Both A-Train and Firecracker from The Boys TV series will be available to purchase in the Store as Tracer Pack Bundles.

Operator List and All Operator Skins

New Weapons

Season 1 Reloaded New Weapons
HRM-9 (SMG) TAQ Evolvere (LMG)

Two new weapons are coming to Season 1 Reloaded: HRM-9, which is a Submachine Gun with excellent handling and mobility, and the TAQ Evolvere, which is a Light Machine Gun that is versatile, very lethal, and can take down both infantry and artillery.

New Guns: All MW3 Exclusive Guns

Zombies: New Warlord Dokkaebi

Dokkaebi
Dokkaebi is a new Warlord in MW3 Zombies mode. This South Korean-born lieutenant is adept at electronic warfare and is equipped with deadly drones that attack on sight. Dokkaebi can be found at the top of a skyscraper in Zaravan City.

How to Defeat Warlords

Warzone New Content

New Content Details
Champion’s Quest Brand new quest that instigates a devastating end game
Gulag Night Vision A public event where you fight in darkness using night-vision goggles
Weapon Cases Fight over a single weapon case at the start of every match to get a leg up
Covert Exfil Exfil from the match early with a Covert Exfil, only if you are able to earn it.

Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) Related Guides

Modern Warfare 3 - Seasons

List of All Seasons

All Seasons Guides

MW3 Seasons
Season 2 Season 2 Reloaded Season 2 Roadmap
Season 1 Season 1 Reloaded Season 1 Roadmap
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