Call of Duty Season 6: The Haunting Arrives September 17 with Doom Slayer and Nighttime Warzone
It is the most anticipated fall tradition for thrill-seekers and jump scare enthusiasts alike. Activision has officially pulled back the curtain on Season 6 for both Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone, headlined by the explosive return of The Haunting event starting September 17, 2026.
While the competitive Call of Duty League (CDL) scene strictly benches these spooky festivities to preserve tournament balance, the annual event routinely delivers the biggest viewership spike of the entire year for content creators and streamers.
Doom Slayer Enters the Warzone Battlefield
For the 2026 edition, the franchise is going all out with a blockbuster crossover starring id Software's legendary DOOM franchise. Players can unlock the Doom Slayer operator, the retro "Doom Guy" skin, and the devastating Crucible Katana through a dedicated themed event pass.
Over on the 6v6 multiplayer front, the fan-favorite map Homestead receives a nightmarish, blood-soaked makeover dubbed Bloodstead, while a brand-new arena set inside an Arctic research facility, Quantum, joins the regular playlist rotation.
Nocturnal Warzone and a Massive 64-Player Infected Mode
Halloween madness reaches its peak in the Battle Royale arena. The Haven's Hollow map plunges into pitch-black darkness as Haunted Hollow, complete with an eerie Ghost Train rumbling across the tracks and cosmic apparitions lurking in the fog.
To pinpoint enemies in this suffocating gloom, players will need pinpoint auditory precision and top-tier ultra-low latency gaming earbuds to anticipate incoming ambushes.
The cult-favorite Super Infected mode arrives on an unprecedented scale, pitting 64 players against each other in a desperate sprint for survival. Alongside it, the returning Hordepoint mode forces squads to capture hardpoints overrun by relentless undead waves, which turn friendly toward whichever squad currently holds the objective.
A Must-Play Seasonal Event Ahead of the Holiday Rush
As the September 2026 video game release schedule heats up, Activision is deploying its most effective player-retention weapon. Blending classic horror vibes, demonic nostalgia, and chaotic fun, Call of Duty's fall roadmap is shaping up to be massive.
The update officially rolls out on Wednesday, September 17 at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET across PC and consoles.
