MW3 season 6 early patch notes - The Haunting, new weapons, Hordepoint, and more

It’s almost time to say goodbye to Modern Warfare 3, but not before some serious scaries.

The Haunting is back as part of MW3’s season six, bringing new and scary content to MW3, Warzone, and MW Zombies. New guns, maps, and more are part of the frightening fun until Black Ops 6 comes out at the end of October, so read on below to see what’s coming in MW3’s last hurrah.

MW3 season 6 patch notes

MW3 season 6 art featuring Farah and Michael Myers — Let’s get it. Image via Activision

Season six will be the final season of MW3 before the calendar turns toward Black Ops 6, which will launch just before Halloween on Oct. 25. But MW3 still has a bit of scares left in it until then.

Weapon changes and bug fixes

MW3 operator fighting on Sunny Shipment variant — Get to know what’s good. Image via Activision

Like all seasonal updates, season six of MW3 includes weapon changes and bug fixes that could really shake things up. Check back here on patch day, Sept. 18, for the full list of weapon nerfs and buffs.

The Haunting is here

New map Drive Thru in MW3 season 6 — It’s spooky season. Image via Activision

CoD’s most popular seasonal event, The Haunting returns for MW3 to spook you and your squad one final time. Along with Michael Myers in the season pass, The Haunting brings special modes, skins, and more to the fright fest.

Two new guns

Kastov LSW LMG in MW3 — Mow ’em down. Image via Activision

Season six adds two new guns, the DTIR 30-06 battle rifle and Kastov LSW LMG, which is pictured above. The battle rifle is described as “slow-firing and hard-hitting,” while the LMG has been “crafted to tear enemies through at short to medium range” using Tac Stance, according to Activision.

Both can be unlocked for free in the season six battle pass.

One new map and a bunch of Shipment

Arena Shipment map variant — Close-quarters combat. Image via Activision

Only one new map is coming in season six. Drive Thru is a small-sized map built for six-vs-six gameplay, set at a killer clown-themed restaurant named Funny’s.

And I hope you like Shipment because season six adds five different variants of the classic small map: Arena Shipment, Stay High, Bit-ment, Ghost Ship, and Sunny Shipment. It’s the same map but with a different aesthetic for each.

Hordepoint returns

Ghostly operators fighting in Hordepoint MW3 mode — Zombies or operators? Image via Activision

Hordepoint is back in MW3 for one last go-round. This is the Zombie-infested spin on Hardpoint where undead spawn and allow you to mow them down for kills while also worrying about the enemy team as you capture objectives.

Even more modes

Clown operator fights with a sniper rifle in MW3 — Spread out the fun. Image via Activision

Arcade, Mutation, and Infected will all be available during season six, along with a new season of Ranked Play with its own unique rewards and skill ratings chase.

Spooky collab skins

Art the Clown operator in MW3 and Warzone — Hi, Art! Image via Activision

Along with Michael Myers, several other scary skins are coming in season six’s store offerings. Bundles include Art the Clown from Terrorizer, Daryl Dixon from The Walking Dead, spooky-smiley versions of Makarov and Valeria inspired by Smile 2, and several characters from the movie Trick r’ Treat.

Limited-time events and unlocks

Drawn and Quartered MW3 camo — A final camo grind. Image via Activision

Along with a new seasonal animated camo “Drawn and Quartered,” there are several limited-time events taking place during the shortened season: The Haunting (Sept. 18 to Oct. 18), The Walking Dead: Road to Terminus (Sept. 25 to Oct. 2), Trick r’ Treat: Candy Hunt (Oct. 2 to 18), Purgatory Island (Sept. 25 to Oct. 16 in Warzone), and MWIII Rewind (Oct. 9 to 16), all offering free challenges and rewards.

This article will be updated with more information once it becomes available.