Activision has unveiled a brand new esports circuit for its free-to-play battle royale title Name of Obligation: Warzone.
The Name of Obligation: Warzone Resurgence Sequence will happen from February to July, with $1.2m (~£888,630) in prize cash up for grabs throughout three LAN occasions.
Starting on February ninth, 2026, on-line qualifiers for Europe and North America will decide the groups incomes a spot on the first LAN finals at DreamHack Birmingham in March. Along with on-line tournaments, the Resurgence Sequence will host an open LAN occasion in Birmingham, with the highest six groups advancing to the finals.
16 trios will battle it out within the LAN ultimate for a share of a $100,000 (~£74,062) prize pool. The highest 4 safe a spot on the Esports World Cup, which is able to host the season-ending occasion for the Resurgence Sequence.
In April, the Resurgence Sequence returns for an additional set of on-line qualifiers and a LAN occasion at DreamHack Atlanta.
The Resurgence Sequence Championship Qualifiers will happen following the Birmingham and Atlanta LANs, providing groups a ultimate alternative to earn a spot on the predominant occasion. Activision has but to disclose the dates for the qualifiers.
From July twenty ninth to August 1st, the highest 32 groups from throughout the season head to Riyadh for an opportunity to win the inaugural Warzone Resurgence Sequence championship and the lion’s share of a $1m (~£740,600) prize pool.
Warzone Resurgence Sequence Format
The Warzone Resurgence Sequence follows an identical format to earlier Resurgence tournaments which have taken place. Groups earn one level per elimination and rating multipliers decided by their placement.
Notably, Activision hasn’t confirmed whether or not the occasion will use the Match Level format, a mechanic seen in different battle royale titles reminiscent of Apex Legends.
Because the conclusion of 2025’s World Sequence of Warzone, the neighborhood has raised considerations about what the longer term holds for Warzone esports. With the launch of the Resurgence Sequence, the brand new format supplies higher alternatives for gamers to earn a spot on the title’s crowning occasions.
