Hey, Daily Quest readers.
ROBOT ESCORT CHAOS INCOMING! Treyarch has confirmed that Season 2 kicks off next week on February 5. While Season 1 was all about the Black Ops 2 nostalgia trip with Nuketown and Standoff, Season 2 is reviving one of the most intense team-play modes in the franchise.
The Return of Safeguard: Mechanics & The D.A.W.G.
For the uninitiated, Safeguard is a round-based mode where one team must escort a non-combat robot into the enemy's territory while the other team tries to blow it to smithereens.
The Payload: Instead of the generic G.I. Unit from 2015, we’re escorting the D.A.W.G. (Deployable Autonomous Weaponized Groundcraft). In this mode, the D.A.W.G. is stripped of its turrets—it’s a pure, non-combat bot that only moves when an attacker is standing near it.
The "Stun" Mechanic: If the D.A.W.G. takes enough damage, it enters a "reboot" state. Attackers must then stand nearby to repair it before it can resume the march.
The D.A.W.G. Petting? Yes, the "pet the dog" feature from the scorestreak version is rumored to be included as a victory emote for the winning team if they reach the goal!
Season 2 Roadmap: Maps, Ranked, & More
Safeguard isn't the only thing on the menu. Here is what we’re tracking for the February 5 launch:
The Maps: Leaks point to Plaza, Slums, and Yemen making their remastered debut. These Black Ops 2 classics were practically built for Safeguard’s narrow chokepoints.
Ranked Play: The "Pro" grind finally starts. Season 2 will introduce the first iteration of BO7 Ranked Play, featuring CDL rulesets and exclusive skill-division rewards.
Zombies: Astra Malorum Part 2: The story continues as Victoria Atwood initiates Project Synapse to unlock Mason's memories. Expect a new round-based map or a massive expansion to the current survival zones.
Season 2 Launch Prep
| Feature | Release Date | Platform Status |
| Safeguard Mode | Feb 5, 2026 | PS5, Xbox, PC (Steam/Battle.net) |
| New Weapons | Feb 5, 2026 | Included in Battle Pass Tier 15/31 |
| Warzone: Avalon | Feb 5, 2026 | Massive "Blackout-style" map update |
My Take: Safeguard > TDM
Safeguard has always been the "unsung hero" of Black Ops. It forces teams to work together and creates those legendary 1v6 clutch moments right at the goal line. With BO7’s "Omnimovement," flanking the escort path is going to be a high-octane nightmare for the defenders.
Are you ready to be a D.A.W.G. sitter, or are you strictly hunting for those Slums remasters? Let me know in the comments—I'll be the guy with the Trophy System stuck to the robot's head!
Share this with your squad so they have their escort loadouts ready for Feb 5.
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