We've got a brand new Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 season on its way and we've rounded up all the information we know about it so far. Read on for more info!

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Season 4 goes live on June 14.

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    Warzone Updates in Modern Warfare 2 Season 4

    Warzone has changes coming to the Battle Royale & Resurgence game modes:

    • A special game mode called Lockdown will be available starting June 28.
      • Be the last squad standing, focusing on completing objectives.
      • The mode is inspired by multiplayer's Hardpoint mode.
      • You start out with custom loadouts right away.
    • The original Warzone's "Personal Supply Box" returns as the "Favorite Supply Box".
      • When the rare container is found, you can open it to unlock your favourite weaponry.
      • You'll get your Primary, Secondary, Ammo, and an Armor Plate.
      • You must set one of your loadouts to favourite for this to work. By default, your first loadout is your favourite.
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    New Map - Vondel

    • Initially available in Resurgence & DMZ.
    • The new map is smaller than Al Mazrah, letting everyone battle quicker.
    • 72 Operators can play at once on the map in Resurgence. (18 in DMZ)
    • Just like Ashika Island, there is no Gulag in Resurgence.
      • The first death is 25 seconds before respawn.
      • More rounds in-game that have taken place will increase the respawn timer.
      • Respawn timer also increases for each revive your squad performs.
      • On the opposite side of things, you can reduce the respawn timer by killing enemies.
    • There are 15 points of interest including a Zoo, Castle, Greek Revival-styled City Hall, and a soccer Stadium.
    • There is a unique canal system throughout the map, allowing for watercraft to move around more easily.
    • There is a new fog feature that will primarily be seen in DMZ.
      • Rarely, this feature will appear in other places Vondel appears.
      • Fog limits your visibility, which can make snipers less useful.
      • The fog exists because the map is below sea level and so it would make sense for fog to be a more consistent detail.
    • There is a new vehicle, the Tactical Amphibious Vehicle (TAV).
      • Works in land and water (go figure) and allows four people to ride inside.
    • There is a new type of public event called High Stakes.
      • When it starts, crates will fall from the sky.
      • Capturing a crate grants a double weapon and player xp buff. (Stacks with other XP buffs)
    • You can take a ride on a canal taxicab (they're a new type of train - auto-piloted vehicles).

    Battle Royale

    • Vondel will be available to play in this main game mode come "Season 04 Reloaded".
      • This will include an update which introduces a subterranean Gulag.
    • Occupation Scan Public Event will be returning during the mid-season update.
    • Al Mazrah's sandstorm is over.
      • There are new sand dunes that change the map up.
      • Big buildings in downtown may have some new entrances.

    DMZ

    • A new faction has been added - Phalanx
    • Vondel has new weapon case rewards.
    • Vondel has a new vehicle boss available.
    • Vondel introduces a new type of contract - Signals Intelligence.
    • An out of game wallet has been added.
      • Cash you extract with is added to your wallet.
      • You can choose how much cash to drop into DMZ with on your loadout screen.
    • Urgent Missions are new faction-associated tasks that are quick to complete and reward reputation + story mode missions.
    • A new upgrade system has been added (FOB - Forward Operating Base)
      • Stash - Increase the size of your wallet and key stashes.
      • Weapons Locker - Insured and contraband armaments and upgrades.
      • Bounty Board - For discounts to the Buy Station, Exfil, and Bartering recipes.
      • Communications Station - Allows access to Urgent Missions.

    Multiplayer Updates in Modern Warfare 2 Season 4

    • A Six-Pack of New Multiplayer Maps at Launch. Showdown. Kunstenaar District. Mercado. Penthouse. Mawizeh Marsh. Ahkdar Village. Plus one more Core MP map planned for mid-season.
    • Search & Destroy, Prisoner Rescue to Expand to 12v12 for a Limited Time. Expect the Playlist rotation to include these intense modes with double the number of players on each team.
    • A New Ranked Season. Rise and grind; shoot for a new top Division and unlock those cool Ranked Rewards as you prepare for the exciting conclusion to the Call of Duty League season.

    New Map: Showdown

    • Core Map
    • Originally from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and can be found in Al Mazrah's Ahkdar Village.
    • There will be a few changes to changing some of the mantling/mounting spots.

    New Map: Kunstenaar District

    • Core Map
    • Located west of the Museum in Vondel.
    • This translates to Art District.
    • Use the Shadow Company trucks and other vehicles for cover as you move up the main roads, and race across the map’s scattered interior locations to quickly change from lane to lane.

    New Map: Mercado

    • Gunfight Map
    • The Mercado is a section of Las Almas cleared out for Gunfight and Face Off battles. 
    • Combat within this large, covered structure will be frenetic on multiple levels, so get ready to stay close to your duo or trio, get in, and get out.

    New Map: Penthouse

    • Gunfight Map
    • The Penthouse, situated in the heart of Chicago, features a lap pool, an outdoor firepit, and a tight-angled modern interior. 
    •  Just don’t stare at the Chicago skyline for too long, lest you get hit with a Finishing Move.

    New Map: Mawizeh Marshlands

    • Battle Map
    • Mawizeh Marshlands is from the region of the Al Mazrah map containing the infamous River Diamond Luxury Resort.
    • Get comfortable around this area with boots on the ground and in vehicular combat.
    • Be prepared to take down the opposition in any game mode that occurs in this area, from the shallow, murky waters of the flooded swimming pool to the luxury resort under construction.

    New Map: Ahkdar Village

    • Battle Map
    • Similar to Mawizeh Marshlands, this Battle Map is a subsection of Al Mazrah — specifically, this map is the footprint of the fortified Ahkdar Village.
    • Action is mostly contained in the village (where Showdown is also located), and its most notable boarders are the railroad to the south and the stepped farms and base of the mountain to the north.
    • Vehicular combat may be frequent within the city walls, although infantry can take to the battlements, rooftops, and alleyways to counter them.

    Upcoming Map: Vondel Waterfront (Mid-Season Update)

    • Core Map
    • Although more intel is on the way for future operations this Season, expect core multiplayer combat to expand to a second Vondel location — the floating houses of Vondel Waterfront — as part of the mid-season update.

    New Prestige Levels

    • The prestige cap is being increased from 13 to 17.
    • The new maximum level cap is 850.
    • Prestige 14: Unlocked at Level 700.
    • Prestige 15: Unlocked at Level 750.
    • Prestige 16: Unlocked at Level 800.
    • Prestige 17: Unlocked at Level 850 — this is the maximum level that can be achieved in Season 04. Players will also receive an exclusive Weapon Blueprint for reaching this Prestige Rank.

    See you all in Al Mazrah and Vondel!