Get ready for a frosty surprise this holiday season as the CODMAS event sweeps into Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III and Call of Duty: Warzone™. Running from December 19 at 10 AM PT to January 3 at 8 AM PT, this festive extravaganza combines spooky Halloween vibes with winter cheer, thanks to the arrival of the foreboding Santa Gnaws. Gear up for a mix of fresh elements, perks, and missions across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone during this chilling celebration.
Santa’s Slayground (Multiplayer, Zombies, Call of Duty: Warzone)
Happy holidays! Santa Gnaws has arrived, ready to spread festive fear to those who dare to defy him. Showcase your skills by conquering up to eight challenges in the Santa’s Slayground in-game event, and you’ll unlock rewards that are way better than a plain lump of coal. From useful consumables to cool cosmetics like the “Christmas Skulls” Calling Card, the “Elfsecution” Finishing Move, and a snazzy Weapon Blueprint/Operator Skin.
Embark on a gaming adventure across brand-new themed maps and modes in Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone as you tackle these exciting challenges. Get into the holiday spirit and prove yourself worthy of Santa Gnaws’ approval!
Themed Maps and Limited Modes in Multiplayer
CODMAS adorns the festive season with two holiday-inspired map makeovers: Shipmas and Hangover. Shipmas gives a wintry twist to the well-known Shipment, turning it into an icy battlefield filled with chilling visuals and a frosty ambiance. Meanwhile, Hangover welcomes the New Year with a winter-themed version of Highrise, adorned with dazzling lights and cheerful decorations. The battles take place under the night sky, introducing a fresh strategic dimension and an extra dose of excitement.
The festive cheer doesn’t stop there; special time-limited modes like Infectious Holiday and Snowfight infuse the holiday vibe into beloved party modes, ensuring a jolly good time for all players.
New Limited-Time Modes
Infectious Holiday
Join Infected in a lobby filled with Santa Claus Operators, where infected players morph into the fearsome Zombie Santa Skin. Battle cheerfully against the undead, using your combat skills to keep those rosy cheeks intact.
Snowfight:
Get ready for an exciting comeback of the legendary snowball fight in Gunfight mode! Face off against an opposing team, aiming to emerge victorious. Reload your snowball stash by picking up snowballs scattered around the map. Secure an instant knockout with the Golden Snowball, a rare item that appears at the center of the map in each round.
CODMAS in Modern Warfare Zombies: Frosty Encounters
Modern Warfare Zombies embraces the holiday spirit with seasonal enemy models, updated infiltration music, and the addition of snowballs for deadly attacks. Explore the undead landscape with a festive twist, enhancing the Zombie experience with the magic of the season.
Slay Ride Resurgence in Call of Duty: Warzone
In Warzone, Join the CODMAS event and enjoy the exclusive Slay Ride Resurgence Playlist for a limited time! Decorate trees and face off against Santa in an ambush on the seasonal train to earn fantastic loot opportunities.
Slay Ride
Embark on an epic quest to challenge Santa on a train journey through Urzikstan. Successfully dethrone the holiday monarch to claim valuable in-game rewards and showcase your gaming skills with a special emblem.
Deck the Halls: High-Stakes Decorating
The action intensifies in Deck the Halls, a tree-themed capture point mode in Slay Ride Resurgence. Deploy to one of six capture points, each marked on the Tac Map, and engage in festive decorating. Upgraded trees yield better loot, creating a high-stakes, holiday-themed battleground.
As you navigate through these events, keep an eye out for CODMAS-related secrets scattered around the map, adding an element of surprise and intrigue to your festive warfare.
New Year, New Event: Face the Vortex
As CODMAS bids farewell, a new event, Face the Vortex, emerges. Progress through 15 available rewards by venturing into the Vortex-themed maps Tetanus, Satan’s Quarry, and Sporeyard.
Tetanus: Neon-Lit Desert Warfare
Experience an otherworld version of Rust in Tetanus, where neon-green lights enhance the sci-fi feel during a planetary storm.
Satan’s Quarry: Hellish Confrontation
Enter a pit of fire and brimstone in Satan’s Quarry, where massive chains pierce the skies, signaling a hellish destination for only the boldest operators.
Sporeyard: Fungal Infestation
The iconic boneyard becomes a Sporeyard, with glowing blue flora signaling a fungal infestation. Towering toadstools add an eerie ambiance to this otherworldly battlefield.
The Vortex event kicks off on January 3, immediately following CODMAS, and concludes on January 17, ensuring a seamless transition from holiday festivities to an otherworldly experience.
Enter the GeForce Graphics Card Sweepstakes: Celebrating 5 Years of Technical Partnership
In celebration of five years of technical partnership with NVIDIA, Call of Duty fans have the chance to win a GeForce RTX 4090 with a Custom GPU Backplate. Respond to the X (Twitter) post on the @CallofDuty X account, using the hashtags #MW3, #CallofDutySweepstakes, and #RTX500 to enter this exciting sweepstakes.
In essence, CODMAS 2023 and the subsequent Face the Vortex event promise a holiday season filled with thrilling challenges, festive maps, and exclusive rewards, creating an immersive and joyous experience for Call of Duty enthusiasts. Embrace the chaos, decorate the trees, and face the vortex for cataclysmic rewards – the battlefield awaits your festive prowess.
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