Seasons
MWarfare uses a quarterly seasonal cadence. A new competitive season starts at noon Eastern on the first day of each calendar quarter, and seasons end at noon Eastern when their closeout rollover begins.
Seasonal Cadence
| Season Quarter | Starts | Ends When |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 season | January 1 at noon Eastern | The Q3 season starts on July 1 at noon Eastern |
| Q2 season | April 1 at noon Eastern | The Q4 season starts on October 1 at noon Eastern |
| Q3 season | July 1 at noon Eastern | The next Q1 season starts on January 1 at noon Eastern |
| Q4 season | October 1 at noon Eastern | The next Q2 season starts on April 1 at noon Eastern |
The live seasonal universe always gives everyone a fresh race at noon Eastern on the first day of the quarter. Older seasonal universes may remain available for a limited time, but the oldest one is closed out at noon Eastern during its seasonal rollover.
What Happens at Season Closeout
When a season closes:
- Final ratings and leaderboards are locked.
- Prize eligibility is reviewed.
- Historical records are preserved.
- The oldest seasonal universe is retired from active competition.
- Eligible closeout resources may become available in the permanent universe through the Exchange My Deliveries flow.
- A new season opens with a clean competitive start.
Your performance history remains part of your profile, even after a season closes.
For the Season 1 closeout, eligible Veteran Caches are based on final Season 1
overall score: score × 750 total resources, split 3:2:1 as Metal, Crystal,
and Deuterium.
Planning Around the Calendar
Use the seasonal rhythm to plan your empire:
- Early season: Expand quickly, build economy, and claim strong positions.
- Mid season: Convert production into fleet, research, and rating gains.
- Late season: Watch leaderboards, protect key assets, and make a final push.
- Rollover day: Expect the old season to close and a new seasonal race to begin.