When does the new BO6 Zombies map Citadelle des Morts come out?

The elite Terminus crew find themselves in yet another undead adventure in Black Ops 6’s in-season debut. They’ll explore the new Zombies map, known as the “citadel of the dead,” deep inside a medieval village. Find out when the Citadelle des Morts map drops in BO6.

Black Ops 6 Zombies Citadelle des Morts release date

The new BO6 Zombies map arrives on Dec. 5, 2024, around the Mid-Season point of Season 1. Treyarch confirmed this launch date on a Twitter/X post, presenting the key artwork for the Citadelle des Morts map. A Main Quest will also be released at simultaneously, sending players on another wild Easter Egg hunt. Although the exact timing hasn’t been confirmed, it should come out at 9 a.m. PT, similar to previous CoD drops.

Details about the Citadelle des Morts map first came up during the Terminus Main Quest’s conclusion. The mission’s clues hint at the next part of the plan, taking the undead crew to an abandoned castle in Avalon. A new threat lingers there, upping the mode’s challenges with its many enclosed spaces.

Like Terminus and Liberty Falls, Citadelle des Morts will likely include a Main Quest for rewards and various Easter Eggs. The Easter Eggs will take some time to uncover as the Call of Duty community bands together to figure out its hidden secrets.

If you need some help with this new BO6 Zombies map, you can look forward to several unique weaponry and equipment. With Black Ops 6’s Mid-Season launch, a new Perk-a-Cola will arrive, bringing six additional Augments. You can also anticipate new GobbleGum flavors, Wonder Weapons, Field Upgrades, and Ammo Mods to further your survivability.

Those who need extra firepower can wield the all-powerful Hand Cannon Support weapon, a gun with high bullet damage. This feature is already available for the BO6 Season 1 launch, which prompts the arrival of Liberty Falls and Terminus’ Directed Mode (a guided Zombies experience). A Directed Mode for Citadelle des Morts will be released sometime after the Mid-Season debut, offering more tips for newcomers. But to earn the map’s exclusive Calling Card, you must try to decipher its secrets yourself before the guided mode goes live.