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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is set to get a brand new and exciting season. It’s also exciting for the Warzone community as it finally brings back the much-beloved and missed Rebirth Island. Here you will find the exact MW3 Season 3 release date and start time countdown in PT, ET, and UK BST so you know when the new Warzone chapter comes out to play in your region.
There is lots to look forward to in the new season besides just the return of Rebirth Island. Activision has shared the roadmap for the upcoming chapter, and it includes lots of mouth-watering events and updates. Call of Duty has also previously collaborated with Kong and Godzilla, and the gargantuan beasts have returned once more with a new batch of Godzilla x Kong skins available right now.
We only have to wait one more day for the update to arrive, and here is the official MW3 Season 3 release date and start time countdown for the new Warzone episode shared by Activision.
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Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 release date
The release date for Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 is April 3rd, 2024. This is confirmed by Activision in their announcement blog post detailing all of the new and returning content.
You can preload MW3 Season 3 on PC via battle.net right now. It should also become available to download ahead of launch on PlayStation.
Some of the highlights that will be available from day one include the return of Rebirth Island, as well as Ranked Play for Modern Warfare 3. There will also be Capture the Flag along with an assortment of new modes joining mid-season.
When does MW3 Season 3 start?
The release time for when MW3 Season 3 will start is 9 AM PT/ 12 PM ET/ 5 PM BST on April 3rd. Again, this is officially confirmed by Activision, and it applies to Modern Warfare 3, Warzone, and Warzone Mobile.
While the new chapter begins Wednesday, you have until April 20th for Cheech and Chong skins from the Up In Smoke film. Again, there will be more mid-season additions such as Checkpoint and Grime as new maps, and Minefield and Escort as new modes.
MW3 Season 3 start time US
- 9 AM PT on Wednesday, April 3rd
- 12 PM ET on Wednesday, April 3rd
MW3 Season 3 start time UK
- 5 PM BST on Wednesday, April 3rd
Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 release date and time countdown
Below you can find a countdown to the official release date and start time for MW3 Season 3:
New Modern Warfare 3 content
Below is all of the new modes, maps, and weapons that will become available during the upcoming chapter:
New maps:
- 6 Star (available at Launch)
- Emergency (available at Launch)
- Growhouse (available at Launch)
- Tanked (available at Launch)
- Checkpoint (available mid-season)
- Grime (available mid-season)
New modes:
- Capture the Flag (available at Launch)
- One in the Chamber (available within launch window)
- Minefield (available mid-season)
- Escort (available mid-season)
- Vortex Playlist (available In-season)
New weapons:
- JAK Cutthroat (weekly challenge)
- JAK Revenger Kit (weekly challenge)
- JAK Jawbreaker (weekly challenge)
- JAK Shadow Titan Kit (weekly challenge)
- JAK Patriot (weekly challenge)
- Wardens (weekly challenge)
- JAK Atlas Kit (weekly challenge)
- Photonic Charge Barrel (unknown)
New perks, equipment, upgrades:
- Gunslinger Vest
- Modular Assault Rig
- Compression Carrier
- Reinforced Boots
These perks will come in later in the season:
- High-Gain Antenna
- EMD Mine Tactical Equipment
- Enhanced Vision Goggles
That’s everything you need to know about the Modern Warfare Season 3 release date and time, but be sure to check out a tombstone glitch for CoD Zombies, info about Konig, and a recent anti-cheat!
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (2023)
- Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series X
- Genre(s): Action, Shooter