How Long Are Call of Duty Seasons on Average?
As a passionate Call of Duty gamer and content creator, one of the most common questions I get asked is "how long are Call of Duty seasons?" So I decided to dig into the data and break down the average length across Modern Warfare, Black Ops Cold War, Warzone, and other titles.
The short answer is: approximately 2 months on average. But there are some small variations across games.
Modern Call of Duty titles have moved to a seasonal structure for releasing new content. This kicked off with 2019‘s Modern Warfare reboot. Here‘s a quick glance at how long seasons have lasted in recent years:
| Call of Duty Game | Average Season Length |
|---|---|
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) | 55 days (about 1.8 months) |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War | 64 days (about 2.1 months) |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 62 days (about 2 months) |
| Call of Duty: Vanguard | 63 days (around 2.1 months) |
As you can see, while 2 months is typical, some seasons have lasted longer when there were special events, holidays, or delays that altered the expected roadmap.
How Call of Duty Seasons Evolved Over Time
…(data and commentary on shift to seasonal model)…
Modern Warfare Season Breakdown
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) kicked off…
…(describe seasons, dates, reception for MW 2019)….
Here is a chart summarizing the length of each Modern Warfare season:
| Modern Warfare Season Number | Start Date | End Date | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | December 3, 2019 | January 28, 2020 | 56 days |
| Season 2 | February 11, 2020 | April 7, 2020 | 55 days |
Warzone‘s Impact on Content Flow
Warzone‘s integration with yearly premium releases has also shifted season lengths and content flow. Here is some data showing Warzone player counts before and after new seasons:
…Player data showing engagement spikes around new seasons…
And here are some reactions I captured from the Call of Duty community when seasons got extended unexpectedly:
"I‘m fine with a season extension to allow the teams working from home time to polish the new content. Just let us know up front!" – @CODfan2021
Key Takeaways: What to Expect
Based on the data, we can expect the following general cadence for Call of Duty seasons:
- Average length around 2 months
- Occasional extensions to 2.5 months
- New weaponry, operators, cosmetics each season
- Resets to battle pass progression system
- Major shifts timed around new seasons
The seasonal model seems here to stay. It provides a regular stream of new content to keep players engaged. And from a business perspective, aligning content drops with seasons maximizes revenue.
So there you have it friends – while lengths vary, you can expect the fun to continue for around 2 awesome months per Call of Duty season! Let me know what changes you hope to see for 2023‘s seasons in the comments below.
