Season 3 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone promises a wealth of new content and features, including the highly anticipated return of the Verdansk map.  Activision has confirmed that Blackcell Battle Pass owners will receive additional daily challenges, further enhancing the value proposition of the premium pass.

The Season 3 update, arriving on April 2nd and 3rd after a slight delay, brings with it a host of additions for both Black Ops 6 and Warzone players. Black Ops 6 will see new multiplayer maps and modes, while Warzone welcomes back its original Battle Royale map, Verdansk.  Note that Warzone will be temporarily offline between April 2nd and 3rd to prepare for Verdansk's reintegration.

Activision recently detailed the Season 3 roadmap in a blog post, highlighting the new Blackcell daily challenges. These bonus challenges, available across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone, offer Blackcell owners the opportunity to earn significant amounts of bonus XP. For instance, one challenge grants 7,500 XP for achieving 15 headshots.

Introduced in 2023 with Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0, the Blackcell Battle Pass provides a premium alternative to the standard Battle Pass.  Purchased with real money, Blackcell grants numerous additional benefits, including tier skips, COD Points, and exclusive content.  Recent additions include an XP loyalty bonus, offering a cumulative 10% XP boost per season for consistent Blackcell purchases. This means players who buy Blackcell every season until Season 6 will enjoy a substantial 50% XP boost in Black Ops 6 and Warzone.

Priced at $29.99 USD, the Blackcell Battle Pass offers considerable value but remains a point of contention within the community. The loyalty bonus scheme introduced in Season 2 drew criticism from some players, and the new daily challenges for Blackcell owners in Season 3 are likely to spark further debate. While offering significant advantages, the premium pricing and exclusive content continue to be a source of controversy.