Activision deployed the Season 01 Reloaded update for Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops 7 on January 8, 2026. The update introduces a crossover with the Fallout franchise, bringing radiation mechanics, Power Armor gameplay, and Wasteland-themed content to both titles.
The patch modifies weapon balance across assault rifles, submachine guns, and sniper rifles while introducing two new weapons through event progression. Players encounter AI-controlled Raiders in Verdansk, navigate radiation zones, and manage fusion core resources in the new Power Armor Royale mode. The update runs through the remainder of Season 01, with some content arriving in-season following the initial January 8 deployment.
Raven Software published comprehensive patch notes detailing changes to killstreaks, contracts, loot pools, and Buy Station economy. The developer blog confirms that Fallout 76 players who complete one match in Black Ops 7 or Warzone between January 12 and February 4, 2026 receive a Centurion Recruit Helmet item.
Season 01 Reloaded Interactive Guide
Explore weapons, modes, events, and balance changes across Warzone and Black Ops 7
Power Armor Royale: Core Mechanics
Power Armor Royale operates on a modified Verdansk map where nuclear strikes create radiation zones at match start. The mode supports 66 players and combines Resurgence rules through Circle 5 before transitioning to standard Battle Royale mechanics.
Fusion Core System
Players collect Fusion Core canisters from eliminations, contracts, and loot crates. Radiation zones provide increased canister values. Full charge required to activate Power Armor at Brotherhood kiosks starting Circle 2.
Radiation Management
Green circles on Tac Map mark radiation zones. Entry without Power Armor reduces maximum health over time. RadAway items counter radiation effects when operating outside Power Armor suits.
Power Armor Abilities
Equipped suits provide minigun and shotgun weapons. Abilities include thrusters for mobility, Mega Punch melee, Tesla Coil defense system, and mini-nuke ultimate weapon. Requires armor health and fusion fuel management.
AI Raiders
Enemy bots roam Verdansk and drop Fusion Core canisters upon elimination. Raiders spawn throughout match duration and increase combat frequency across the map.
Win Streaks: Battle Royale awards Neon Pulse camo at 10 consecutive wins and Retro Blaze at 25 wins. Resurgence requires 30 wins for Shock Rift and 50 wins for Inferno Loop. Tracking remains separate between modes.
Equipment & Killstreak Adjustments
UAV Nerf (Resurgence): Radius of effect reduced from 304m to 177m to prevent map-wide coverage on smaller maps. Counter UAV radius adjusted to 73m in Resurgence, 152m in Battle Royale.
Contract Modifications
Most Wanted contracts now drop Supply Boxes containing Gas Mask, Ghost Perk, weapon, and cash upon completion. Eliminations reduce contract time by 30 seconds, cache openings by 12 seconds. Scavenger final crates guarantee Tracker Perk drops.
New Weapons: Event Rewards
Sturmwolf 45 (SMG)
Full-auto submachine gun with very low recoil and solid range. Lower handling and mobility balanced by excellent control. Prestige Attachment: MFS Tigris .40 Cal Mag converts to .40 caliber with increased damage and range.
Fallout Event PassHawker HX (Sniper)
Bolt-action sniper with dual playstyles. Default configuration provides one-shot headshots within limited range. MFS 25″ Votive Barrel transforms into infinite-range one-shot headshot sniper.
Quantum ExchangeAssault Rifle Balance Changes
Universal AR Update: All Black Ops 7 assault rifle Mid-Range Barrels now provide ADS movement speed bonus and improved mid-range performance for sniper support builds.
SMG Balance Changes
Universal SMG Update: All BO7 SMG Mid-Range Barrels grant +12% bullet velocity, improved mid-range benefits, and reduced Sprint-to-Fire and movement speed penalties.
LMG & Sniper Adjustments
Fallout Event Pass Progression
Free Track Rewards
Paid Track Rewards
Quantum Exchange: In-Season Event
Collect bottle caps across all game modes to unlock progressive rewards including the Hawker HX Sniper Rifle.
Hawker HX Sniper Rifle
Primary event weapon unlock through bottle cap collection across multiplayer, Warzone, and Zombies modes.
“Nuka Assault” SMG Blueprint
Themed weapon blueprint with Fallout visual design and custom tracers.
Cosmetic Rewards
“S.P.E.C.I.A.L.” Calling Card, “Nuka Lunch” Charm, “Capped” Reticle, “Always One More” Finishing Move.
Baron of the Wasteland: Global Leaderboard
Tiered rewards based on global placement including exclusive Calling Cards for top performers, weapon camos, charms, and the “Waste Raider” Assault Rifle Blueprint.
Tracer Pack: Fallout Bundle: Available in store with “Vault Lucy” and “Lucy” Operator Skins (JSOC), three weapon blueprints with tracers and death effects, “V.A.T.S.” HUD theme, and animated cosmetics. Bundle pricing follows standard Call of Duty store structure.
New & Remastered Maps
Yakei (6v6/2v2)
Rooftop-focused map set above Japanese streets. Features maintenance passages, duct systems, and Wall Jump mechanics for vertical engagement opportunities.
Meltdown (6v6)
Black Ops 2 map returns with updated visuals and dynamic lighting. Three-lane design maintains original layout with enhanced environmental details.
Fringe (6v6)
Rolling Hills distillery map based on Black Ops 6 Season 04 version. New Wall Jump locations added throughout facility grounds.
Vault Town (6v6)
Nuketown variant with Fallout theme. Vault-Tec air purifiers, Nuka-Cola buses, and power armor displays. Contains hidden Fallout easter eggs.
S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Mayhem: Power-Up System
6v6 moshpit mode combining Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Hardpoint. Radiation mechanics require power-up management through eliminated player drops.
Fallout Operator Bonus: Players wearing Fallout-themed Operator Skins from Event Pass start matches with Luck Bobblehead buff automatically active.
Ghoul Infection: 24-Player Mode
Vault Dwellers deploy with full loadouts and LDBR, H.A.R.P., War Machine scorestreaks. Radiation increases throughout match. Eliminated players return as Ghouls with Ninja and Tracker perks. Glowing Ghouls spawn randomly with increased health and instant-kill ability. Deathclaw transformation available after elimination chains.
Astra Malorum: Directed Mode
Observatory location on Saturn’s rings. Quest progression capped at Round 15 with enhanced guidance for Main Quest completion. Search continues for second Shadowsmith entity bound to Warden’s control.
Zarya Cosmodrome: Survival Map
Round 10 Milestone
“Cymballistic” Animated Emblem + 1,000 XP
Round 25 Milestone
“Zursa Minor” Charm + 2,500 XP
Round 50 Milestone
“Wonderbar!” Ultra GobbleGum + 5,000 XP
Project RADS: Limited-Time Mode
Feral Ghouls and Deathclaws replace standard enemies on Ashes of the Damned and Astra Malorum. Radiation increases each round. Traditional healing and Essence systems replaced by item drops from eliminated enemies.
Food Items
Restore health but may increase radiation level. Risk-reward system for health management during combat.
Bottle Caps
Primary currency replacing Essence. Used for map purchases including weapons, perks, and equipment.
RadX / RadAway
RadX reduces current radiation. RadAway removes all radiation from entire team. Critical for survival at high rounds.
Radiation Effects: Low exposure has no penalty. Medium reduces movement speed. High reduces weapon damage. Very High freezes Field Upgrade. Critical causes health drain and Perk loss.
World Events
Deathclaw Hunt (Launch): Recommended Combat Rating 45+. Avalon bomb blast creates Wasteland zone. Battle Deathclaws defended by Feral Ghoul hordes in toxic environment. Only World Event available at Season 01 Reloaded launch.
Wraith Wing (In-Season): Recommended Combat Rating 45+. Advanced VTOL with cloning capabilities. Aerial battle requiring launcher and LMG coordination to disable aircraft systems.
Phantom Skill Track: New Endgame progression path focused on stealth mechanics. Ambush provides rear attack bonuses. Trap Avoidance grants immunity when fully upgraded. Decoy deploys Echo Unit when taking damage.
The Season 01 Reloaded update modifies core systems across Warzone and Black Ops 7 through January 2026. Official patch notes document weapon stat adjustments, equipment changes, and economy modifications. Power Armor Royale operates as the primary limited-time mode with radiation zone mechanics and AI combatants.
Weapon balance changes target assault rifle and submachine gun mid-range performance through barrel attachment improvements. The Win Streaks system requires 10-50 consecutive victories depending on mode selection. Event Pass progression provides two new weapons through Fallout Event Pass and Quantum Exchange activities.
RICOCHET Anti-Cheat deployment includes the Secure Attestation Wizard for TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot verification. Players access setup guides through the Activision Support portal. The update includes bug fixes for weapon cycling, challenge tracking, and map geometry exploits documented in patch notes.
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