MW4 and Warzone Season 1 Release Time: Tonight at 9 PM PT / Midnight ET on Nov 6
Modern Warfare 4 and Warzone Season 1 go live earlier than a typical CoD season drop. Per the official Call of Duty blog and Polygon's Nov 4 release-time guide, servers flip at 12:00 a.m. ET on Friday, November 6 — that's 9:00 p.m. PT on Thursday, November 5, and midnight America/Guayaquil on Nov 6. Past seasons often landed midday; this one hits overnight.
We already broke down the full Warzone Season 1 roadmap and the MW4 Season 1 content list. This post is the clock: when it drops, your local time, and a short reminder of what unlocks at launch.
Season 1 release times by timezone
| Region | Local time |
|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 12:00 a.m. Fri, Nov 6 |
| Pacific (PT) | 9:00 p.m. Thu, Nov 5 |
| Central (CT) | 11:00 p.m. Thu, Nov 5 |
| Mountain (MT) | 10:00 p.m. Thu, Nov 5 |
| UK (GMT) | 5:00 a.m. Fri, Nov 6 |
| Central Europe (CET) | 6:00 a.m. Fri, Nov 6 |
| Ecuador (ECT / Guayaquil) | 12:00 a.m. Fri, Nov 6 |
Steam's Call of Duty news feed also lists the same window — 0000 midnight ET Nov 6 / 2100 PT Nov 5 — matching Activision and PlayStation Blog. Expect a short maintenance window right before the flip; exact downtime often posts on the CoD status channels the day of.
What's live the second Season 1 opens
At launch you get the Season 1 package, not a drip. Per Activision:
- MW4 Multiplayer: maps Backstab, Canyon, and a reimagined Shoot House, plus returning modes Grind and Drop Zone.
- DMZ: the X01 Black Site facility goes live.
- New guns at launch: Cronen Osprey assault rifle and CSG-35 SMG (Battle Pass track).
- Warzone: Hajin Battle Royale and Zodiac Resurgence, full MW4 weapon integration, a level reset, and Warzone's first launch on Nintendo Switch 2.
- Later in Season 1: Verdansk and Rebirth Island return — not day-one.
Last week's November 2 patch (full dive speed restored, DMZ UAV towers cut 40%) was the final launch-window tune before this drop.
How to be ready tonight
- Finish any remaining pre-load / update now so you're not downloading at 9 PM PT.
- Clear stash space if you play DMZ — X01 will eat inventory fast.
- Decide whether you're starting on MW4 multiplayer, Hajin BR, or Zodiac Resurgence; playlists rotate hard in the first hour.
- If you're on Switch 2, budget extra time for the first Warzone install.
What's next
Season 1 opens tonight (PT) / midnight ET Nov 6. Mid-season adds more maps and the Verdansk / Rebirth returns — we'll cover those as Activision locks dates. For the full content stack, stick with our roadmap and Season 1 intel posts.
