Every seasonal MW3 event, ongoing, and scheduled for 2024

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 4 has been released, we know about a few upcoming events. Here's what you can expect:

Ongoing events in 2024

• Critical Countdown [May 29 - June 25]
• Vault Dwellers [June 20 - June 26]
• Black Ops 6: Woods Operator Pack Challenge [ends on October 25, 2024]

Upcoming events in 2024

• Altered Strain [June 26 - July 24]
• Retro Warfare [June 26 to July 3]
• Vacation Squad [July 3 to July 10]
• Vortex: Death's Grip [July 10 - July 24]

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 allows you to collect DNA samples from downed enemies to earn in-game rewards. The more items you collect, the more you'll uncover the secrets of the DNA bomb. You can also participate in the Fallout: Vault Dwellers event to earn various cosmetics, from the Nuka-Cola Caps Emblem to the Nuka-Cola Quantum weapon skin. Additionally, 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.

Once Season 4 Reloaded drops, a ton of new events are on the horizon. First, there's Altered Strain, a mode that requires Operators to collect DNA samples, similar to Critical Countdown. However, the key difference is these samples can unlock mutation abilities. This includes Augmentations like First Strike, Flop Shot, Repocket, Attuned, and Galvanized. Each skill provides you with a buff, from fast cooldowns to damage reductions from explosions.

At the same time, the Retro Warfare event kicks off for an exclusive 8-bit mode. Collect XP and equip the 8-Bit Blitz Bundle pack for boosts and rewards. Then, you can kick back and relax in the upcoming Vacation Squad. Give Task Force 141 a break and head to the beach for even more gifts.

The Death's Grip is the last expected event for MW3 and Warzone Season 4 Reloaded. Its contents are fairly mysterious, but we do know that the Horsemen Death Ultra Skin will provide a reward boost.

MW3 New map schedule 2024

Season 4 Reloaded is expected to introduce more thrilling maps to explore in Multiplayer mode, promising a fresh and exciting gaming experience. 

Current Multiplayer maps

• Afghan
• Rio
• Derail
• Das Haus
• Departures
• 6 Star
• Emergency
• Estate
• Farm 18
• Favela
• Greece
• Growhouse
• Highrise
• Stash House
• Invasion
• Karachi
• Breenbergh Hotel
• Dome
• Quarry
• Satan's Quarry
• Rundown
• Rust
• Tetanus
• Scrapyard
• Sporeyard
• Checkpoint
• Shipment
• Shoot House
• Skidrow
• Meat
• Sub Base
• Terminal
• Airborne
• Underpass
• Vista
• Wasteland
• Grime
• Tanked
• Tokyo
• Paris

Upcoming maps

• Incline [June 26]
• Das Gross [June 26]
• Bitvela [June 26]

Incline will be the newest core 6v6 map for Season 4 Reloaded, offering a snow-based location in Urzikstan. Bitvela will also be a part of the Bit Party Playlist, which we'll discuss more below.

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:

Current playlists

• 10v10 Mosh Pit
• Cache
• Streakless Rustment 24/7
• Season 4 Mosh Pit
• War Mode
• One in the Chamber
• Small Map Mosh pit
• Cutthroat
• Gunfight
• Ground War
• Invasion

Upcoming playlists

• Havoc [June 26]
• Headshots Only [June 26]
• Mutation Mode [June 26]
• G3T_H1GH3R [Mid-season]
• Bit Party [Mid-season]

Expired playlists

• High Trip
• G3T_H1GH

By the mid-season, the ever-changing Havoc mode will be available to play. You may remember this from MW2 (2022), where gameplay modifiers consistently change throughout the match. New modifiers will be rewarded to players with more kills and other XP points. The first to reach 75 points wins, just like TD.

If you want something even more challenging, MW3 Headshots Only will be a tough feat to master. Given its namesake, players must excel in precise accuracy, aiming for the vulnerable area of an enemy's head. The Call of Duty Intel Drop also confirmed more playlists, including the return of G3T_H1GH.

The mode offers a new variant, G3T_H1GH3R, with an expansion of additional challenges. As a limited-time mode, it won't be available for long. It shouldn't be as short as G3T_H1GH's previous short interval, but we'll be sure to update this once we know more about its duration.

Lastly, the Bit Party Playlist features an 8-bit-inspired mode that inflates your Operator's head after a kill. It gradually grows bigger each time, ending in its large max form. When eliminated, the head resets back to normal. Keep in mind that the bigger the inflated head, the easier it is to target you.

Fortunately, buffs are added to you during this state, giving you additional points or faster captures in Team Deathmatch, Kill Confirmed, Hardpoint, or Domination.

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. 

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