Updated on November 13, 12:25 p.m. (GMT+8): Added images.
With the Modern Warfare 3 release upon us, the first season is just on the horizon.
As players begin to make their way into the game, they’re already asking, when does MW3 Season 1 start? In this article, we’ll be going over everything we know about MW3 Season 1.

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When does MW3 Season 1 start, according to Activision

So, to get right to it, MW3 Season 1 has not been given an official release date yet. As of now, it’s expected to be released on Wednesday, December 6, based on typical trends for Call of Duty titles.

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We’ll update this article when an official date has been confirmed by Activision.
The first season’s contents have already been revealed, with the official Call of Duty X (formerly Twitter) account posting the following:

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- 3 All-New 6v6 Core MP Maps and more
- Gunfight, All or Nothing, and more MP Modes
- More stories and secrets to discover in #ModernWarfareZombies
- All-New Urzikstan Warzone Map
- Holiday Events, Modes, and more
In addition to that, fans can expect MW3 Season 1 to come with a battle pass, new weapons, operators, and maps, along with bug fixes and balancing.

If you’re a Warzone player, the first season will also be when Urzikstan and the rest of the MW3 changes hit Warzone 2.
If you’re wondering about the new weapons coming, a user by the name of el_bobberto on X has already leaked the weapons expected in MW3 Season 1 and Season 1 Reloaded.
MW3 Season 1 leaked weapons, according to el_bobberto:
- RAM-7 (AR)
- Real Name: IWI Tavor X95
- TAQ Evolvere (LMG)
- Real Name: FN Evolys
- XRK Stalker (Sniper)
- Real Name: Cadex CDX-50 Tremor
MW3 Season 1 Reloaded leaked weapons, according to el_bobberto:
- HRM-9 (SMG)
- Real Name: Beretta PMX
These are not confirmed, but likely to come given the legitimacy of other leaks. Stay tuned for official announcements from the Call of Duty team.
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