With the Warzone and Black Ops 6 Season 1 update launching nearly three hours early, here's what you need to know about the patch, including its file size and all of the new maps, modes and weapons.

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You can either hit Prestige straight away or go to the Progression tab in the Barracks through the Multiplayer lobby. Think carefully about when you want to do this, as Prestige in Black Ops 6 means you lose access to a lot of the things you will have unlocked.

Black Ops 6 Season 1 surprise dropped three hours early, breaking the usual release pattern. The update added six maps, two modes, seven weapons, perks, and more, receiving positive feedback. Activision's early release of Season 1 earns the company even more favor during an already successful Call of Duty launch.

Call of Duty fans are counting down to the start of Black Ops 6 Season 1, which introduces the brand new Ransack Mode and lots more.

Developer Treyarch unveils a selection of creative new character skins coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 over the course of the next season.