Black Ops 7 Season 5 Reloaded — Complete Overview
Updated 28 Aug 2026 · By Marcus Feld
Black Ops 7 Season 5 Reloaded launched on August 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM PT, bringing a midseason update with new content for both Multiplayer and Zombies. This guide covers everything added in the update — maps, modes, weapons, Zombies features, and rewards.
Release Date & Schedule
Season 5 Reloaded released simultaneously on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Time zone reference:
| Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time | August 20 at 9:00 AM PT |
| Eastern Time | August 20 at 12:00 PM ET |
| British Summer Time | August 20 at 5:00 PM BST |
| Central European Summer Time | August 20 at 6:00 PM CEST |
The existing Season 5 Battle Pass continues after the update. Last Call runs on its own separate free and premium reward tracks.
All Season 5 Reloaded Content
| Category | New Content |
|---|---|
| Multiplayer map | Turbo Tilt |
| Freerun course | Descent |
| Multiplayer playlist | Cranked Moshpit |
| Weapons | Mace melee weapon |
| Attachments | RK-9 Calibrated Strike System, Peacekeeper MK1 Gauss Accelerator |
| Zombies map | Rex Infernus |
| Zombies features | Widow's Wine, Fully Packed GobbleGum, TR2, Olympia, new enemies |
| Events | Last Call, Freerun Descent Challenge, email verification rewards |
Multiplayer Maps
Turbo Tilt
Turbo Tilt places a Nuketown-inspired battlefield inside a working pinball machine. The small map supports 6v6 and 2v2 matches. The layout includes the Bus, House, ramps, bumpers, and moving balls — keeping engagements constant and sightlines short.
Freerun: Descent
Descent is the second Black Ops 7 obstacle course. Up to ten players cross seven areas using Wall Jumps, slides, Wingsuits, portals, and Grappling Guns. Falling adds a fault and sends you back to the nearest checkpoint. Hidden shortcuts help, but clean movement matters more than reckless speed. Complete three permanent goals and collect Ciphers to unlock the Gridlock Camo.
Multiplayer Modes — Cranked Moshpit
Cranked Moshpit is the new playlist for Season 5 Reloaded. Your first kill starts a countdown timer. Each additional kill or objective action adds time — let the timer hit zero and your Operator explodes. The playlist rotates through Team Deathmatch, Kill Confirmed, Hardpoint, and Demolition. Camping becomes a liability when the clock is ticking, and Hardpoint is especially chaotic under Cranked rules.
Weapons and Attachments
Mace Melee Weapon
The Mace is a slow, heavy two-handed weapon with extended reach. Its long lunge can beat shorter melee options at range, but a missed swing leaves you exposed to retaliation. Unlock it through Weekly Challenges or the Last Call free track.
New Attachments
- RK-9 Calibrated Strike System — A Barrel that maximises damage within a precise range. An interface marker shows when a target enters the ideal distance window.
- Peacekeeper MK1 Gauss Accelerator — A Fire Mod that silently fires two projectiles per shot with improved projectile behaviour, at the cost of handling and movement speed.
Both attachments unlock through Weekly Challenges and fundamentally change how their weapons play rather than offering minor stat bumps.
Zombies — Rex Infernus
Rex Infernus is the final Round-Based Zombies map in the Black Ops 7 storyline. The crew cleanses the Shadowsmith's power sites and enters the Warden's sanctuary to stop reality from collapsing. The Main Quest is available from launch in Standard and Cursed Mode; Directed Mode arrives later.
Rex Infernus Rewards
| Requirement | Reward |
|---|---|
| Complete the Main Quest | Bloodthorn Wonder Weapon Skin, Calling Card, 10,000 XP |
| Find Audio Logs, Documents, Artifacts | Calling Card, 10,000 XP |
| Complete before Directed Mode launches | Unique Calling Card variant |
| Finish Rex Infernus Mastery Challenge | Animated Calling Card, 10,000 XP |
New Enemies and Titan Trap
| Threat | Behaviour |
|---|---|
| Deathspinner | Attacks in groups, fires slowing web projectiles |
| Web Mother | Rushes players, spreads webs, cocoons normal Zombies |
| Titan Trap | Pulls Zombies inward for heavy damage — can also hurt players |
Widow's Wine Perk-a-Cola
Widow's Wine activates when melee damage drops your health critically low, releasing a web explosion around nearby enemies. A cooldown prevents constant use. Four Major Augments customise the effect:
- Widow's Bite — Melee attacks can trigger webs; cocoon kills may restore extra health.
- Hatchling — The explosion summons a friendly Deathspinner.
- Web Spinner — A slowing field forms around the player.
- Tangled Web — Normal and Special enemies enter cocoons; Elites become slowed.
Fully Packed GobbleGum
This Ultra GobbleGum instantly upgrades your held weapon to Pack-a-Punch Level III. In Dead Ops Arcade it grants a Tactical Armor Vest or full plates. Best saved for a weak loadout or late-round recovery when your current weapon is struggling.
Legacy Weapons — TR2 and Olympia
The Mystery Box gains two Ultra-rarity weapons: the TR2 Marksman Rifle and the Olympia Shotgun. Both support Pack-a-Punch upgrades and Ammo Mods, making them rivals for Wonder Weapons in the right hands. Neither becomes available in standard Multiplayer loadouts.
Season 5 Reloaded Events
Last Call Event
Earn XP across Multiplayer, Zombies, Endgame, and Warzone to progress through free and premium tracks. Free rewards include the Soph Zaveri and Trimmed Richtofen Operator Skins, an Animated Emblem, Weapon Charm, Double XP Token, Battle Pass Tier Skip, and the Mace melee weapon. Premium tracks add Verrückt Original Nikolai and Wanderer Vermaak Operator Skins, three Weapon Blueprints, a Gun Screen, and additional cosmetics.
Freerun: Descent Challenge
Complete movement tasks on Descent before the event ends to earn: Bullseye and Magnesis Weapon Camos, four Calling Cards (including two animated), a Loading Screen, Obelisk Weapon Charm, and the Vibrant Aurora Peacekeeper MK1 Blueprint.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Season 5 Reloaded start? August 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM PT (6:00 PM CEST).
Is there a new Battle Pass? No. The existing Season 5 Battle Pass continues. Last Call has its own separate reward tracks.
How do you unlock Mace? Complete Weekly Challenges or progress the Last Call free track.
Is Rex Infernus the final Zombies map? Yes — it closes the Round-Based Black Ops 7 storyline.
Does Rex Infernus have Cursed Mode? Yes. Cursed Mode removes quest guidance, limits the HUD, and starts players with a basic pistol.
