In case you didn’t know, Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 is launching tomorrow! Not only that, but Modern Warfare 2’s Season 1 is launching as well, and along with those, Activision is introducing a new Battle Pass system that will be featured in both games. Read on for details and what to expect in the Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 Battle Pass!
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Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 Battle Pass – New System and Tiers Overview:
Introducing the all-new Battle Pass, where player choice leads to complete domination over the Area of Operations. Using Battle Token Tier Skips, choose the rewards you want to earn first each season, from free Functional Weapons to Weapon Blueprints, Operator Skins, and more.
The base Battle Pass includes 20 free items. Upgrade to receive access to all 100+ items, or get the Battle Pass Bundle to get an instant 20 Battle Token Tier Skips — 25 if you’re on PlayStation® 4 or 5 — to get a head start on unlocking those rewards. Those who have the Vault Edition of Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II can also use their free Battle Pass and Battle Token Tier Skips as well.
The Battle Pass will now feature “sectors” and an actual map that players can see rather than the usual horizontal strip. Read on for the overview straight from Activision:
Explaining the Battle Pass: Initial Overview
When you access the Battle Pass menu within Modern Warfare® II or WarzoneTM 2.0, instead of seeing the familiar, long horizontal strip of Tiered content to unlock, you’re greeted with an impressive, large-scale map. This is the Battle Pass Area of Operations (AO). The Season 01 Battle Pass AO is divided into 21 different “Combat Sectors,” from A0 (Bonus Combat Sector) to A20.
Combat Sectors A1 to A20 are all connected to each other. Looking at the Sectors that are adjacent (and therefore connected) to the Sector you are currently unlocking is the key to progressing through this new Battle Pass.
Once you’ve unlocked all the rewards in all Combat Sectors from A0 to A20, expect to unlock a Victory Sector and earn valuable bonus rewards for total victory!
Also note that the Sectors within this Battle Pass AO contain 1,400 Total Call of Duty® Points (CP). Earn 400 free CP within the Battle Pass System, plus 1,000 more if you unlock across the full Battle Pass and Bonus Sector, allowing you to earn back the CP you spent purchasing the Battle Pass if you unlock all the CP within each Sector!
Explaining the Battle Pass with the First Sector: Sector A1
The new Battle Pass is a bit easier to understand once you walk through your first Sector. Whether you decide to stick to the free version or upgrade to get access to all content, everyone will start the Season 01 Battle Pass at Sector A1. Click on any Sector, and you’ll see there are up to five different items to unlock.
On the Battle Pass Area of Operations (AO), or the onscreen map, you will see “The Orbiter” Weapon Blueprint over Sector A1 — this is called the High Value Target (HVT). Think of it as the main item of interest within a Sector. You will also see the HVTs of all other Sectors shown across the Battle Pass screen. Now for a closer inspection: Select Sector A1, and you will see four other items underneath the HVT: the “Aerial Entrance” Calling Card, a Double Weapon XP Token, the “Aerial Entrance” Emblem, and the “Paying Rent” Weapon Charm.
All these items require a Battle Token Tier Skip to unlock. Battle Token Tier Skips are earned simply by playing the game, like Tiers in the old system. “Tier Skips” from the Vault Edition of Modern Warfare II will be converted into an equivalent number of Battle Token Tier Skips (50 Tier Skips, 50 Battle Token Tier Skips).
Earn a maximum of 100 Battle Token Tier Skips within a Season, which will be automatically spent at the end of the season if you don’t designate Sector items you wish to unlock. If you have more Vault Edition Battle Token Tier Skips than rewards remaining in the Battle Pass, any surplus will carry over to the following season.
Using a Battle Token Tier Skip “unlocks” an item for access. Items tagged with “Free” are available for all players. Get the full Battle Pass to get every item available.
In each Sector, the four items need to be unlocked with Battle Token Tier Skips before the HVT is available to unlock with another Battle Token Tier Skip. In the case of Sector A1, four Battle Token Tier Skips are needed to unlock the “Aerial Entrance” Calling Card, a Double Weapon XP Token, the “Aerial Entrance” Emblem, and the “Paying Rent” Weapon Charm, so that you can then use a fifth Battle Token Tier Skip to get “The Orbiter” Weapon Blueprint.
After getting the HVT item, the Sector is complete and you are free to advance to any adjacent Sector. In our example, once you get “The Orbiter,” you can move on to Sectors A2 and A3.
So, to recap, five Battle Token Tier Skips are needed to unlock everything in a Sector and to move on to another Sector. And 100 Battle Token Tier Skips are required to complete the Battle Pass.
Purchase the Battle Pass to Unlock Bonus Sector A0, Zeus
Any purchase of the Battle Pass — either the upgrade to the full version or the Battle Pass Bundle — comes with this season’s first new Operator: Zeus.
New Weapon HVTs in Sectors A6, A7
Those who want to unlock the two new weapons in the Battle Pass need only 15 Battle Token Tier Skips if they head straight from the first Sector toward Sectors A6 or A7, and 30 to unlock them both.
BAS-P SMG — Bruen Ops Platform (Sector A6, HVT, Free)
An aggressive fire rate and modular frame make the BAS-P perfect for the discerning operator who wants to customize their submachine gun. Subsonic ammo hides kill skulls from the enemy team.
Chambered with 9×19 mm subsonic ammo, the BAS-P was featured as one of the weapons that could be used within the Campaign’s final missions by picking it up off Shadow Company Operators.
At launch, the weapon will clock in at a solid 870 rounds per minute, putting it just below the PSDW 528. However, its ammo is the same as the MX9, making it a potential powerhouse at closer ranges.
Victus XMR Sniper Rifle — Imperatorium Platform (Sector A7, HVT, Free)
Hard hitting, bolt action sniper rifle with .50 cal BMG ammunition. Its tungsten sabot tipped bullets are fast and powerful, but require precise shots over long distances.
Another weapon featured in the Campaign’s later missions, the Victus XMR is a powerful long-range weapon in the same caliber as the Signal 50.
Its bolt-action nature gives you time to handle its recoil before delivering follow-up shots when dealing with hostile groups. The most elite accurate snipers will be able to place lethal shots down-range with ease, with a variety of attachments to either help its slow Aim Down Sight time or keep it extremely steady for lining up the perfect collateral.
New HVT Operator Skins at Sectors A9, A11, A18
Want to get some new gear for the next operation? The HVTs in the AO’s deeper Sectors are tactical fits for both KorTac and SpecGru Operators.
“The Unseen” KorTac Mil-Sim Operator Skin (Sector A9, HVT)
Go undercover by looking like one of the DZ’s most fearsome marksmen, ready for combat in even the harshest desert conditions.
“Ursidae” Zero Operator Skin (Sector A11, HVT)
The valiant Zero readies up for the most dangerous operations in Al Mazrah with this sand-and-black bomb squad rig.
“Blackout” Roze Operator Skin (Sector A18, HVT)
They couldn’t keep the Shadow Company’s threads off her for too long; while new materials increase its visibility, it still is sleek enough for those looking to drop in with an all-black attire.
Complete the Map for Golden Zeus, White-Hot Weapon Blueprint
Those who reach 100% completion on the map by conquering all 20 Sectors (excluding the Bonus Sector) gain access to the Victory Sector, which contains the following five items:
“Olympus King” Zeus Operator Skin
Featuring a gold-plated variant of Zeus’s signature helmet and multiple golden accessories, this kit for Zeus subtly flaunts your completionism of the Battle Pass while still keeping you grounded for the Operations in Al Mazrah.
“Mortal’s Bane” Weapon Blueprint
The custom-built weapon for Zeus, the “Mortal’s Bane” Weapon Blueprint features five attachments that combine for a mobile midrange build. Get that weapon up quick around corners or other cover with a lighter stock and barrel, acquiring targets quickly with a miniature red dot optic.
300 COD Points
Get a head start on saving up for the next Battle Pass, or use these towards one of the Bundles to be released in season.
Finally, there are also new bundles incoming in Season 1 as well, which you can read about here.
Once the Season 1 update for Modern Warfare 2 is out, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.