The Call of Duty universe continues to change with the latest Modern Warfare 3 updates. Each patch introduces new maps and events while bringing back classic locations and game modes. So, to give you an idea of what to expect, here’s our MW3 event calendar for ongoing and upcoming content in 2024.
Modern Warfare 3 2024 event calendar
Now that content for Modern Warfare 3 Season 5 has been released, we know about a few upcoming events. Here’s what you can expect:
Ongoing events in 2024
- Black Ops 6: Woods Operator Pack Challenge [ends around October 25]
- WWE SummerSlam Event [July 31 to Aug. 7]
Upcoming events in 2024
- Conquest Event [Aug. 7 to Aug. 14]
- Echo Endo Live! Field Rep [Aug. 14 to Aug. 21]
- Wildlife Most Wanted Field Rep [Mid-Season]
- Emotional Overdrive Field Rep [Mid-Season]
Expired events
- Blaze Up event [April 10 – April 24]
- Vortex Virus Mainframe [April 24 – May 8]
- Godzilla x Kong: Battle For Hollow Earth [April 5 – April 10]
- Toronto Ultra Major III Tournament [May 16 – May 19]
- U Assist Veterans [May 8 – May 22]
- Mobile Suit Gundam Legends [June 5 – June 18]
- Critical Countdown [May 29 – June 25]
- Vault Dwellers [June 20 – June 26]
- Retro Warfare [June 26 to July 10]
- Vacation Squad [July 3 to July 10]
- Altered Strain [June 26 to July 24]
- Vortex: Death’s Lair [July 7 to July 24]
Those who pre-order Black Ops 6 can earn the Classic Woods skin from the Woods Operator Pack Challenge. You can collect the Zombie Woods and Numbers Woods, too, as long as you get a certain amount of XP in MW3 and Warzone.
Now that Season 5 is here, the WWE SummerSlam Event will kick things off as you collect gifts across various modes. Earn enough points in games like Slam Deathmatch to gather a new Operator Skin Mastery reward.
Earning XP is the primary focus of the remaining events, providing additional Season 5 rewards. You can also earn XP boosts by equipping specific Operator skins, such as the Animal Head bundle for the Wildlife Most Wanted Field Rep.
MW3 New map schedule 2024
Season 5 introduces more thrilling maps to explore in Multiplayer mode, promising a fresh and exciting gaming experience.
Current Multiplayer maps
- Afghan
- Rio
- Bait
- Das Haus
- Das Gross
- Departures
- 6 Star
- Emergency
- Farm 18
- Favela
- Greece
- Growhouse
- Highrise
- Stash House
- Incline
- Invasion
- Karachi
- Breenbergh Hotel
- Dome
- Satan’s Quarry
- Rundown
- Rust
- Tetanus
- Scrapyard
- Sporeyard
- Checkpoint
- Shipment
- Shoot House
- Skidrow
- Meat
- Sub Base
- Terminal
- Airborne
- Underpass
- Vista
- Grime
- Tanked
- Tokyo
- Paris
- Yard
- Celship
- Toonoxide
Upcoming maps
- Ink House [Mid-Season]
The small-sized Yard and medium-sized Bait are the two new 6v6 Multiplayer Core maps. Both will be available on the Season 5 launch, with others following suit. In particular, Shipment’s design will transform into a new cel-shaded appearance, where it looks to be much brighter than the normal version.
The full moon will also shine down on the Toonoxide map, another variant for Rust. Moving onto the mid-season, Shoot House will get a cel-shaded look with distinct black outlines.
MW3 New Multiplayer playlist schedule 2024
MW3 playlists frequently change during the season, where some may only be available for a few hours. Here’s a look into current and upcoming playlist for Season 4 and Season 5:
Current playlists
- Small Map Mosh Pit
- Slam Deathmatch
- COD Warrior
- Bait 24/7
- Yard 24/7
- Season 5 Mosh Pit
- 10v10 Mosh Pit
- War Mode
- Cutthroat
- Blueprint Gunfight
- Ground War
- Invasion
Upcoming playlists
- Arcade Playlist [In-Season]
- Fishfection [Mid-Season]
- Paintball [Mid-Season]
- Defuse or Destroy [Mid-Season]
Expired playlists
- High Trip
- G3T_H1GH
- G3T_H1GH3R
- Mutation
The brand-new mode, COD Warrior, will offer a wide range of entertaining mini-games. There’s a lot to discover with this game mode, so we’ll break down each one:
| COD Warrior Mini-Games | Round Times | Descriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Beat Up the Car! | 60 seconds | As a team, use the Sledgehammer to damage a vehicle as quickly as possible. |
| Breacher Ball! | 60 seconds | Defeat other Operators using only Breacher Drones. |
| Bullet Time! | 60 seconds | Equip low-velocity weapons; use sidestep and evading tactics to survive. |
| Round Time | 30 seconds | Everyone spawns in a circle with a TYR Handgun, where they must eliminate targets at a fast rate. |
| Don’t Shoot! | 60 seconds | Functions the same as Round Time!, but anyone who shoots will die on the spot. |
| Drone Wars! | 60 seconds | Use Stormenders and Bomb Drones to kill targets. |
| Fragged! | 60 seconds | Only Frag Grenades can be used in this heated battle. |
| The Hunt! | 60 seconds | Become a Hunter or Runner in this mode. As a Hunter, you must find and eliminate Runners who have no weapons on hand. |
| Knives! | 60 seconds | Knives only battle. |
| “Meta” Loaout! | 60 seconds | Survive with “poorly optimized” loadouts. |
| Miniguns for Everyone! | 60 seconds | Equip a Juggernaut suit and use the minigun to take down foes. |
| Last Ninja Standing! | 60 seconds | An Operator’s movement speed and jump height will be increased. Use Throwing Stars to eliminate enemies. |
| Revive! | 60 seconds | Teams spawn in with one downed Operator. Find and revive this ally first to win. |
| Shocking! | 90 seconds | Utilize the Stormender and Remote Turret to defeat opponents. |
We can expect the return of the Arcade Playlist during the in-season. New abilities and weapons will be available to change up your tactics. For instance, the Ground Slam power unleashes a devastating attack when landing on the ground, while Forcefield defends you from enemy bullets using a transparent bubble. The Sledgehammer, Minigun, MORS Sniper Rifle, TYR Pistol, and Push Dagger will be added to the collection, too, with unique powers.
Once MW3 Season 5 hits the Mid-Season point, three new game modes will arrive. First up, we have Fishfection, a game mode where you need to avoid getting eliminated from Fish Operators. It’s practically the same as Infected but with a fishy twist. Paintball is another game mode on the horizon, primarily involving one-shot kills. Instead of standard bullet impacts, this game will showcase a paint splatter animation. Lastly, the Defuse or Destroy mode requires players to deactivate a bomb, which will already be activated upon start.
Recurring MW3 seasonal events
As the Call of Duty schedule is known for its dynamic nature, it’s always a surprise to see what seasonal events will be included in MW3. However, two events that have consistently made their mark are Halloween celebrations and CODMas.
The Haunting – October
Halloween events are relatively common in Call of Duty, so it’s safe to say that there will be another one for MW3. It will likely be tied to the Haunting, an undead mode previously in MW2. The event presents a more sinister take on current maps and game modes that are to die for.
CODMas – December
CODMas has become a staple in the Call of Duty universe as players tune into a winter-themed event. This celebration will include new modes, maps, rewards, and challenges. For example, players can participate in an all-out snowfight or eliminate Santa Gnaws.
