MWZ Season 1 OVERVIEW
The newest MWZ season is here!
Let's check out the official announcements for the Modern Warfare III Season 1: Zombies Overview
New story Act.
A massive gateway has appeared in the Exclusion Zone. Investigate the area and engage in new end-game content.
Enter Dark Aether Rifts.
A new labyrinth-like experience challenging squads to complete a series of objectives in the given time. Find Sigils to unlock the Dark Aether Rifts and earn rewards on completion.
New Wonder Weapon.
Warlord, and more. Wield the V-R11 Wonder Weapon, discover new schematics, and prepare to infiltrate the fortress of the Warlord Dokkaebi.
Zombies: A New Story Act Begins (Launch)
As Operators continue to push farther into the Exclusion Zone, a new anomaly appears. Sent to investigate, Operation Deadbolt Strike Teams are pulled through to the other side in their first major encounter inside the Dark Aether. Expect a new story mission that begins the next Act of content, with tasks that will test your abilities in the fights ahead.
The Season 1 update brings additional challenges and rewards, including new Prestige Challenges to explore, a new Warlord to battle, an exciting new Wonder Weapon, new Schematics and Acquisitions, new secrets, and introducing the deadly but lucrative Dark Aether Rifts.
Enter the Rift (Launch)
Dark Aether Rifts bring rewards to those who brave their challenges. These otherworldly labyrinths are located inside the Dark Aether, where players and their squad have 30 minutes to complete a series of increasingly chaotic objectives to earn exceptional rewards. Find Sigils to unlock the Dark Aether Rift and face a new level of challenge!
New Wonder Weapon: V-R11 (Launch)
Season 1 brings the new V-R11 Wonder Weapon. Turn enemies into allies with the powerful V-R11! Shoot zombies and transform them into humans, or blast humans to mutate them into friendly zombies. As you might expect, transformed humans join you in the fight, drawing the attention of nearby zombies, while transformed zombies will commence their ceaseless hunt for your enemy's flesh!
New Classified Schematics
Dog Bone (Classified Schematic, Legendary, Launch)
Consume the Dog Bone to summon the strongest friendly Hell Hound companion. The pet Hellhound will follow you and attack nearby threats until its health runs out. This Season 1 item can help take off the heat when it’s really needed.
Golden Armor Plate (Classified Schematic, Legendary, Launch)
Consuming the new Golden Armor Plate replaces the Armor Carrier with Plates that automatically repair over time, in addition to providing the user additional damage resistances.
Aether Blade (Lethal, Classified Schematic, Launch)
The Aether Blade is a special Throwing Knife with infinite ammo and a boomerang-like combat style. After striking an enemy, the Aether Blade locates the next nearest enemy to hit before returning to its Operator.
Warlord: Dokkaebi (Mid-Season)
Hoping to counter Operation Deadbolt’s technological advantage in the Exclusion Zone, Jack Fletcher (the leader of Terminus Outcomes) will deploy another of his Lieutenants to the battle space in the coming weeks. South Korean-born Dokkaebi will bring with her an intimate understanding of Electronic Warfare, and a fleet of self-programmed autonomous drones, ready to wreak carnage on Operation Deadbolts Operatives from the skies.
