Black Ops 6 Hints at New Weapon in Season 5 Update

The first sneak peek for Season 5 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone — yeah, it’s out there. And guess what? The M249 SAW, that beast of an LMG, seems to be making a comeback. Seen it in a couple of the older titles, huh? I mean, no one at Treyarch studios waving flags about it yet, but the gun does pop up super quickly in that teaser. Could be at the season kick-off or maybe halfway through — hard to tell with these things.

As of this moment? No big reveal on when Season 5 hits. But, if you’re betting based on past patterns, August 7 seems like a solid guess. Until then, the marketing wheels are turning. Just last week, Activision — gotta love their timing — hinted at linking up with I Know What You Did Last Summer. Not saying it’s dropping with the new season, but Season 4? That ship’s basically sailed.

Earlier, our pals at Activision continued their Season 5 drumbeat, and hey, there’s an eagle-eyed fan base out there. They noticed the M249 in a flash at the trailer’s tail end. A subtle nod? Seems so. I mean, they love doing this — remember when Verdansk popped back? Yeah, it’s kinda like that.

Now, about when anyone’s gonna spill the beans on the gun officially joining the party? Don’t hold your breath. Activision plays coy, often waiting till the eleventh hour before going all out with details and patch notes.

Jumping back to the SAW discussion — fans are probably jazzed about its return, though it’s not exactly been ages since we saw it last. Kind of a twist — it played a part in Modern Warfare 3 as the Bruen Mk9, remember? Not the top dog in Warzone anymore, but once it’s back in vogue, folks will likely line it up in their loadouts.

But anyway, with Season 5 coming in hot, I’ve gotta wrap up those Season 4 Battle Pass goals. Treyarch, bless them, announced a Double XP event for Black Ops 6 and Warzone. Kicking off on Friday, July 25, through the weekend. Not entirely sure about the Double Battle Pass XP, but with a tight finish on Season 4, they might just throw everything on the table.

So that’s pretty much where we stand. Fun times ahead, right? Mix in all the chaos of a new season with what’s been brewing, and you’ve got an eager crowd sitting on the edge.