The long-awaited Season 5 update for Black Ops 6 drops next Thursday, and it's packing fresh operator bundles, new skins, and plenty of in-game loot. Activision has rolled out sneak peeks and images of everything headed our way, from store bundles to the free stuff everyone loves. Below, we break down the must-know highlights and what's on the horizon for the new season.

• RICHTOFEN's Role in Season 5
• Featured Operator Bundles
• The Fisherman Bundle
• More Bundles Coming in Season 5
• Free Rewards to Look For
• Battle Pass Operators
• That's a Wrap!

↖ RICHTOFEN's Role in Season 5

The Season 5 blog doesn't waste time hinting at drama: RICHTOFEN is back and his feud with Sam is far from over. We learn the conflict hits a major turning point at Janice Towers, and Team Tophen won't be short on backup. Peek, Ravenov, Strauss, and Raptor One will all be in the mix, ready to drop in and lend a hand when the mission heats up.

Very little has been revealed about RICHTOFEN as a playable operator. We don't know if he'll drop in a bundle or if he'll be unlocked through a reward track. Rumors hint at a bigger Easter egg revolving around RICHTOFEN. Many think it could go live in Season 6 as part of the ongoing zombie expansion for the game.

↖ Featured Operator Bundles

Season 5 has launched a slate of cool operator bundles. Each one packs fresh skins, blueprints, and matching gear.

Here's a quick look at the highlights:

• The Replacer Commander Battleman Bundle
• Inside this bundle, you'll find two bold operator skins for The Replacer. Both skins lean into a blockbuster action-hero vibe:
• Strike Force Operator Skin: Dressed for jungle ops, this one wears olive drab gear, a sleeveless tactical harness and shows off a full sleeve of tattoos.
• Replacement Warrior Skin: Round shoulders and a tattooed neck, this look goes full barbarian with leather fur gauntlets, a massive tooth necklace, and war paint.

The bundle packs 11 items, including blueprints for the AS VAL AR and the Doom Lad SMG. Both weapons fire fiery tracers and finish with a bang. You'll also grab the Underbrush Cleaver blueprint, an animated emblem, a slick finishing move, and a themed charm.

↖ The Fisherman Bundle

Drawing on classic horror vibes, this bundle brings the creepy Fisherman operator skin right to your loadout:

• Fisherman Operator Skin: Clad in shadowy threads, he swings a signature hook like it's a handshake.
• Weapon Blueprints: Arm yourself with the Harpoon XM4 AR and the Curved Colar C9 SMG, each leaving a bloody hook trail and a fishy chum finish on the last foe.

The haul also packs a lethal hook melee blueprint, themed emotes, moving calling cards, sprays, and slick loading screens. Though we're still waiting on a launch date, expect this bundle to drop in the first two weeks of Season 5.

↖ More Bundles Coming in Season 5

A few more bundles are swimming your way in Season 5:

• Tracer Pack I Dead 2 Mastercraft Bundle: Details are still on the hush-hush, but the teasers show some seriously sleek weapon designs.
• Tracer Pack Dogs of War Bundle: Spotlights Helen Park in a brand-new operator skin that's ready for action.
• Tracer Pack Behemoth Ultra Skin: Go bold with this Ultra skin that's all about making your operator the center of attention.

These bundles and more Mastercraft and Ultra skins will pop up in the in-game store when the season kicks off.

↖ Free Rewards to Look For

Season 5 is rolling out chances to grab cool stuff without opening your wallet:

Elizabeth Gray Blood, Sweat, and Gears Skin: Finish the new Easter egg quest and Gray trades her usual look for a slick design built just for zombies.

90s Action Hero Event: When this kicks in, there will be free operator skins that fit the throwback action vibe. One teaser is a boxer covered in chains, ready to swing heavy gloves. It's still up in the air whether this skin drops as a freebie or pops up in the store.

↖ Battle Pass Operators

A few new faces hinted at in the latest blog look ready to jump into the Season 5 battle pass:

• Stone OG Variant: This one strips Stone down to a nostalgic throwback—no hoodie, just the mask and a tough vibe.
• Nan Operator Skin: Picture a blend of 80s and 90s action movie flair, and you get this operator. Expect to see it in either the battle pass or store bundles.

These new designs will fit right in with the Season 5 theme and keep the operator roster fresh.

↖ That's a Wrap!

Season 5 of Black Ops 6 looks set to pack a punch with a fresh wave of operator bundles, slick new skins, and a heap of rewards. Though a few surprises are still under wraps, the store already hints at a solid selection of purchasable goodies and plenty of chances to snag free unlocks. Plus, the arrival of the '90s Action Hero Event turns the hype dial way up for the entire season.