Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded - Start date, content, and more

When is Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded? That's one question on the minds of players turning their attention to the next seasonal update for Modern Warfare 2. Although attention is turning towards the launch of Modern Warfare 3, there are still a few months of the current cycle remaining.

Usually, mid-season updates contain less content than those that launch a new season but in the case of Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded, there's a wide range of content on its way to multiplayer. Along with new content, another dose of buffs and nerfs could change the best guns and weapons to use.

Before we share more about what Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded has in store, check out our guides showcasing the best Modern Warfare 2 SMG and the best ranked play loadouts for competitive action.

Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded start date

Based on when Season 5 started, Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded will begin on August 30, 2023.

Seasonal updates for Call of Duty often drop on a Wednesday, meaning the end of August is the likely starting date for the final weeks of Season 5. There's always a chance the date is subject to change and if there are any signs of a delay, we'll update the guide with everything there is to know.

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Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded content

Thanks to the Season 5 roadmap, we already know a lot of the content on its way in Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded. Here's a closer look:

New weapons

Two new weapons are on their way in Season 5 Reloaded. Players will have the ability to get their hands on a new pistol along with a new SMG that heavily resembles a suppressed MP5 from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Here's the full list of weaponry:

• Lachmann Shroud (SMG)
• 9mm Daemon (Pistol)
• Pickaxe (Melee)

New Operators

Following the launch of Nicki Minaj, the mid-season update contains two new Operators to unlock or purchase. The first is rapper 21 Savage who drops into the action as part of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop collaboration.

The second is Mace, a fan-favourite Operator who first appeared in 2019's Modern Warfare 2.

That's all there is to know about the Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded update so far. For more Call of Duty, check out our guides showcasing how to unlock the Lara Croft Operator and when the next double XP event is taking place.