Modern Warfare 4's launch is just the opening act. The real live-service era begins with Season 1, which is when the full MW4 and Warzone integration kicks in, new weapons arrive, and the content pipeline opens up. If you want to be ready the moment it goes live, here's everything confirmed so far.
MW4 Season 1 roadmap revealed
When does Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 start?
Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 launches on November 6, across all platforms simultaneously. Infinity Ward announced the date alongside the Season 1 roadmap, which outlined the broader content arc without getting into specifics. The announcement confirmed the date but kept the actual content details close to the chest.
Based on historical Call of Duty season launches, 9:00 AM Pacific Time is the expected go-live time. That pattern has held across multiple previous titles, so it's the most reliable estimate available until an official time is confirmed.
What time does Season 1 go live in your region?
Use the table below to find your local launch time. All times are based on the 9:00 AM PT estimate derived from CoD's historical release pattern.
| Region / Time Zone | Season 1 Launch Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 9:00 AM, November 6 |
| Central Time (CT) | 11:00 AM, November 6 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 12:00 PM, November 6 |
| Brasilia Time (BRT) | 2:00 PM, November 6 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 5:00 PM, November 6 |
| Central European Time (CET) | 6:00 PM, November 6 |
| India Standard Time (IST) | 10:30 PM, November 6 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 1:00 AM, November 7 |
| Korean Standard Time (KST) | 2:00 AM, November 7 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 2:00 AM, November 7 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 4:00 AM, November 7 |
| New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) | 6:00 AM, November 7 |
Operators ready for Season 1
What is the MW4 launch roadmap before Season 1?
Season 1 doesn't arrive cold. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 rolls out in stages, with the campaign and DMZ going live first, followed by multiplayer, and then Season 1 as the final major milestone. Infinity Ward described this sequence publicly as: Early Access, Campaign, DMZ, Multiplayer, Shipment, and then Season 1.
That structure gives players a couple of weeks to get comfortable with the base game before the live-service content cycle begins in earnest. If you want the full picture on what's available at launch, the MW4 release date and everything new guide has all the confirmed details.
What does Season 1 bring to MW4 and Warzone?
The Season 1 roadmap confirmed the launch date but held back specifics on content. Based on how Call of Duty live-service seasons have operated since Warzone launched in 2019, a standard Season 1 package typically includes new weapons, additional game modes, limited-time events, and operator bundles. Activision has continued that model across every title since.
More importantly, Season 1 is when the MW4 and Warzone integration officially begins. That means cosmetics, weapons, and progression start flowing between the two games. If you're wondering what carries over from previous titles, the carry forward content guide breaks down exactly which cosmetics and currencies transfer into MW4 and Warzone Season 1.
Is there anything to do before Season 1 launches?
Absolutely. The weeks between MW4's launch on October 23 and Season 1 on November 6 are not dead time. Multiplayer goes live before Season 1, giving you time to work through the 12 launch maps and build out your preferred loadouts. The full MW4 maps guide covers every confirmed location so you know what to expect across the roster.
DMZ also goes live in that window, and with boss encounters already confirmed in the mode, there's plenty to keep you occupied. Season 1 is the start of the long game, not the only game.
For a full breakdown of everything confirmed for MW4 across modes, editions, and content, the MW4 guides collection has you covered as new details continue to roll in.
