Black Ops 7 season 3 early patch notes – Plaza and Gridlock, 6 new weapons, and more

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It feels like Season Two Reloaded just happened, but season three of Black Ops 7 is already here.A new content drop across all of Call of Duty's modes is coming in the new season on April 2, and there's a massive amount of stuff for CoDheads to look forward to, no matter what made is their favorite.Here's a look at the new content coming to Black Ops 7's multiplayer and Endgame in season three.Table of contentsBO7 season 3 patch notesSix weaponsEight mapsNew game modesNew ScorestreakLimited time eventsEndgame updatesBO7 season 3 patch notesImage via ActivisionSix weaponsThere's a new weapon for all kinds of play styles in the new season, with two available on launch and the rest coming throughout the season as part of events.MK35 ISR assault rifle (battle pass)VST SMG (battle pass)Strider 300 sniper rifle (in-season)1911 pistol (in-season)Siren special weapon (mid-season)Katana melee weapon (mid-season)Eight mapsImage via ActivisionBlack Ops 2 classic map Plaza, along with Black Ops 4's Gridlock, highlight the returning and remade maps available at launch. Other classics Summit and Hacienda will come at mid-season.Beacon (new)Abyss (new)Mission: Trident (Skirmish mode, new)Plaza (remake)Gridlock (remake)Onsen (mid-season)Summit (mid-season, remake)Hacienda (mid-season, remake)New game modesClassic CoD mode Demolition returns in season three, along with some fun party modes to shake things up periodically throughout the next couple of months.DemolitionAim HighSnipers OnlyFreerun (mid-season)Heat Wave Havoc (mid-season)Freeze Tag (mid-season)New ScorestreakImage via ActivisionThe new Ion Core Scorestreak will be made available as part of a weekly challenge reward.Description: A powerful radioactive device that damages enemies in a large area. Radiation pulses pass through walls, expanding from a small to large radius before dissipating and recharging.Score: 1,175Overclock AbilitiesPlutonium Core: A longer duration grants an additional radiation pulse.Chemical Catalyst: Shorter downtime between radiation pulses.Limited time eventsAlong with a new set of weekly challenges, several events are planned for season three, bringing new weapons and other free unlocks.Survivors of Ash (Zombies)Rewards: Weapon camos, weapon blueprintThe Lost Outpost (all modes)Rewards: Strider 300 sniper rifle, camos, blueprint, operator skinCall of Duty Endowment Challenge eventFreerun eventEndgame updatesImage via ActivisionThe PvE Endgame mode is going free-to-play for a limited time to begin the season, but there's also new content coming to it as well. Players will be able to reset their Combat Rating or Skill Track, but a new feature called Operations sounds most exciting."Operations run on a series of strict objectives designed to be cleared across multiple matches," Treyarch explained. "Secure rewards for every objective you complete and systematically power up your Operator for the fight ahead. Clear the final objective to finish the job and unlock direct access to the new Link Forger Glitch Fracture."Operations will include rewards like a new blueprint, emblem, XP tokens, and more. Elsewhere, there's a new skill track, Minor ability, and Major ability to keep the mode fresh.This article will be updated with more info as it becomes available.The post Black Ops 7 season 3 early patch notes – Plaza and Gridlock, 6 new weapons, and more appeared first on Destructoid.