Call of Duty

Prepare for an Incredible Holiday Season! Black Ops Season 01 Reloaded: Incoming Intel
Season 01 Reloaded Overview: Goodbye, Luttazzis
In the mid-season update for Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6, the French Syndicate continue their operation to overthrow the Luttazzi Crime Family with assistance from Sevati “Sev” Dumas and other Rogue Black Ops Operators seeking to expel the group from Avalon. If the mission is successful, the French Syndicate can next turn their muscle against Pantheon.

Now’s the time to complete the heist, getting rid of the Luttazzis for good. Do it all with a smile as the mid-season also celebrates the holiday season with the return of CODMAS, featuring Nuketown Holiday and limited time modes (LTMs) like Ran-Snack, Infectious Holiday, Slay Ride Resurgence, and more.

[[ZOMBIES TRAILER VIDEO]]


Meanwhile, you’ll encounter old allies and investigate new haunts in Zombies, uncovering powerful new weapons and heretical adversaries in Citadelle des Morts!

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 01 Reloaded arrives imminently, on Thursday, December 5 at 9AM PT.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: Season 01 Reloaded Zombies

ZOMBIES CONTENT SUMMARY

Citadelle des Morts: Encounter an unexpected ally and investigate an ominous medieval fortress in Avalon, as the zombie hordes threaten to overwhelm you!

Additional Equipment: Research and utilize new powers courtesy of four elemental Wonder Weapons, the Vulture Aid Perk-a-Cola, Light Mend Ammo Mod, and Tesla Storm Field Upgrade. Plus, new GobbleGums and more!

Modes Aplenty: Liberty Falls gets hellishly festive, Directed Mode comes to Citadelle des Morts later in-season, and the Zombies Training Course arrives for new players to cut their teeth on.

Citadelle des Morts
One of Avalon’s oldest landmarks, the Citadel is shunned by locals both for its sinister history and because it is a base of operations for the crime family known as the French Syndicate. The castle was established in the 1100s on the site of a leper colony, and construction was completed a century later. In the 1300s, the renegade knight Guy de Saint Michel and his four enforcers took over the fortress and instituted a criminal reign of terror that birthed the Syndicate.

Having withstood medieval sieges and two world wars, the castle’s prominence waned as modern-day Avalon grew and prospered. Now it is closed to the public, housing a Syndicate crew led by a man named Franco whose dealings with Project Janus have brought a dark disaster upon a place already soaked in blood.

Welcome to Citadelle des Morts.

After the events of Terminus, Weaver, Maya, Carver, and Grey—along with Peck, Raptor One, and Strauss—embark on an expedition to the European principality of Avalon, hoping to rendezvous and ally with a luminary named Gabriel Krafft. There the Operators hope to learn more about an ancient relic known as the “Sentinel Artifact,” which in turn, when its power is harnessed, may be able to save Samantha Maxis from her aethereal imprisonment.

[[ZOMBIES CINEMATIC TRAILER HERE]]


It is an overcast Avalon dawn. A light mist rises from the wet ground, as the crew arrives at the site of the derelict castle. A reunion with an old colleague provides confirmation that S.A.M.'s intel was sound, and that Franco—a local French Syndicate Crime Boss and the focus of Maya's revenge—is on site, with Krafft as his hostage.

Unfortunately, there’s very little time for catching up. Dimensional breaches start to form around the citadel, and a major zombie outbreak threatens to overwhelm and devour the entire team.

This brand-new Zombies map experience launches at the start of Season 01 Reloaded, on Thursday, December 5, at 9AM PT.
Comms Team: Your Handlers
“It is good to see you, my friend. You remind me of the purpose I once had.” – Ravenov

Away from the carnage are your Handlers; expect radio contact with Peck, the newest member of the team (Sergei Ravenov), and S.A.M. Raptor One and Oskar Strauss stand ready to provide Exfil services, just so long as Strauss’s incessant fiddling with the helicopter’s instrumentation panels doesn’t kill them both.
Citadelle des Morts: A Hidden History
Before learning of the new ways you can defeat the zombie hordes, it is worth gaining some perspective regarding the history of this place. The Citadel has had many names and roles over many lifetimes:

750 A.D. Abbaye des Oubliés

Earliest records show construction of “The Abbey of the Forgotten.” Serving as a leprosarium—or leper colony—with those afflicted by the horrific disease being cared for by a Benedictine monastic order.

1137 – 1220 A.D. Citadelle de la Reine

Adelaide of Murienne (1092–1154), Queen of France and widow of the recently-deceased Louis VI, begins construction of a keep on the site of the Abbey, which had suffered its first abandonment—after the infamous “leper revolt”—in the preceding decades. At the base of the rock outcropping that the keep sits on, a village to house the hundreds of artisans working on the project begins to take shape. Most of the building materials are scavenged from the structure of the old Abbey. Construction concludes in 1220.

1314 A.D. Relique des Templiers

Jacques du Molay, the last Grandmaster of the Knights Templar, is burned at the stake for heresy in Paris. Surviving members of the order scramble to hide relics gathered during the Crusades. A lone knight rides south, carrying [[REDACTED]], once owned by Abdul [[REDACTED]], said to be able to [[REDACTED]] and even capable of [[REDACTED]] itself! Once at the keep, using a ritual learned from [[REDACTED]] [[REDACTED]], he [[REDACTED]], and Guy de Saint Michel along with his four enforcers ruled [[REDACTED]], the descendants now [[REDACTED]] [[REDACTED]].

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1533 A.D. Nouveau Propriétaire

After Avalon is declared a free state by Papal order, the entire principality is granted to a powerful family now known as the French Syndicate.

1939-1945 A.D. Tombeau des Templiers

Though Avalon stayed neutral during World War II, the Citadelle itself suffered several hits by off-target bombers over the course of the conflict, inflicting major damage to many internal chambers.

Current Day. Citadelle des Morts

Nowadays, the abandoned Citadelle is mostly used by the French Syndicate. A convenient location to make inconvenient problems disappear, and enough off the beaten track to serve as a depot for their illicit smuggling and narcotic manufacturing activities.
Citadelle des Morts: Recon Tour
A recent initial survey of the fortification and its vicinity reveals the first details regarding possible exploration choices. What additional secrets could this castle contain?
Town Square

The central hub of the fortified village sitting below the main castle parapets, this square—which appears to have suffered recent damage centered around a vehicle fire—is dominated by a fountain with a large and imposing stone statue. To the southeast is an impressive example of a medieval bell tower, and a portcullis gate on opposing walls offer two ways to explore further. Directly across is access to the Tavern.
Tavern and Cellar

From casks of ale to expensive bottles of rouge and blanc wines, Le Maison de Macon (Mason’s House) used to offer a tranquil and authentic pub experience. Inside, the L-shaped ground floor features a banquet table, impressively large wooden bar, plenty of booth and table seating, and a mezzanine games room with a pool table. The restrooms are most definitely out of order.
Village Ascent and Upper Village

Shafts of sunlight are beginning to pierce the fog-filled alleyways of the village, casting light on the vile aftermath of a zombie incursion. Blood seeps into the cobblestone streets, and the main path ascends from the lower gate to a small forecourt and well (it may be pointless wishing for good luck).
Nature Path and Hilltop

Open the western gate, and an alternate path to the ramparts can be ascended, though there’s nothing natural about the inhabitants encroaching on this farmyard trail. Pass the ruins of a tower, and a stone barn and stables, the animals long-since bolted. Climb past the tiered stone buttress walls to the Hilltop, offering once-idyllic, now horrific views of the castle, surrounding fields, and encroaching shamblers.
Citadelle Courtyard, Village, and Hillside Ramparts

Ivy snakes around the grand entrance edifices, and the interior of the keep seems firmly sealed. Explore either of the ramparts before venturing onto the outer battlements of the castle. It’s here you’ll discover an ornate and fearsome cannon, sculpted into the head of a roaring lion.
Entrance Hall

Entering the citadel, an imposing, cathedral-like entrance vestibule beckons, once resplendent with tapestries and torches, now only crumbling walls and graffiti-daubed alcoves remain. A central stone staircase leads to a carved dragon bust, under what was once the castle’s coat of arms. Both petroleum lamps and construction floodlights bathe the hall in an eerie glow and hint at the horrors ahead.
Sitting Rooms

Another impressively sized room within the citadel, the interior walls are seemingly unstable and held together by scaffold poles and luck. Past the perimeter torches, the chamber shows evidence of recent activity with bunk beds and desks sitting next to an ancient wood-carved fireplace.
Dining Hall

Ideally any feasting going on in this derelict chamber won’t feature your own entrails as the main course, though there are many nooks, balconies, and entrances to be caught unawares during an undead ambush. The Main Hall remains an imposing chamber to explore, despite the complete collapse of its ceiling – likely caused by the unexploded WW2 bomb – that now protrudes from the pile of rubble at its center.
Dungeon

In the deepest, darkest levels of this fortress is a place of torture, and the surgical blades, thick chains, car batteries, lump hammers, and chairs with restraint harnesses suggest this despicable practice has continued into modern times. The French Syndicate have a rudimentary communications set up here along with generators and a basic bookkeeping desk. Perhaps they’re logging the prisoners kept in the filthy jail cells that span the outer walls of this disturbing place.
Undercroft and Oubliette Room

A vaulted ceiling in the subterranean cellars of the castle is leaking what you hope is just rainwater, partially flooding the lowest levels of the place, and this crypt is perhaps a location one doesn’t linger at for long. Old paintings, strange statuary, stacked gravestones, and an impromptu game of chess, now fully concluded if the state of the players is anything to go by.

Deeper still within the Dungeon lie secrets better left forgotten. A lower dungeon—or Oubliette—provides damp and damning discoveries, and the earthen-floored chamber contains shelves of chemicals, barrels of hazardous materials, and a table where illicit drug manufacturing appears to be under way.
New Enemy Sighted: Doppelghast

Roughly translated as double horror from the original German and old English respectively, these tormented ghouls are pale imitations of something that looks human but most certainly isn’t, not least because the entity sports two screaming skulls, rotting flesh stretched across each of them, seared into a sinewy and pockmarked torso of pallid gray skin, tendrils and protruding entrails.

Serving as the next stage in the evolutionary chain of Dark Aether metamorphosis, Doppelghasts are violent and display erratic and unsettling movement, as if each head is independently fighting for control of its body. It lurches, randomly knots itself up to perform fast and unexpected maneuvers and tends to outrun its lesser brethren using its powerful, elongated feet.

Though hunched and twisted, Doppelghasts are still one-and-a-half times as tall as most humans. They prefer to launch from the shadows or emerge from a horde of lesser undead. It is wise not to underestimate the creature’s abilities when cornered. Aside from rapid melee strikes, where it lashes out with its many tendrils and appendages, it can burst forth an array of sharp, bloody needles to disrupt incoming attacks. If they pierce flesh, the needles cause not only lacerating damage but attack the target’s nervous system, leading to hallucinations.

Should a weak point be discovered and a Doppelghast finally succumbs, you may want to stand back as the final explosion of blood and gore is as revolting as it is spectacular.
Other Entities of the Citadelle

The packs of lesser undead roaming the environment are mainly comprised of local townsfolk, farmers, and laborers, now in various stages of decomposition, with tougher enemies occasionally sporting French Syndicate insignia on their blood-soaked attire.

Additional entities observed within the vicinity of the castle include scuttling Vermin, airborne Parasites, and grotesque appendage-flailing behemoths known as Amalgams.
New Wonder Weapons: The Bastard Sword‘s Elemental Forms

While its exact nature is shrouded in mystery, it appears that four powerful elemental weapons may be forged from a claymore known as The Bastard Sword through unknown means.

The Bastard Sword itself is a formidable melee weapon, splitting the filth-filled undead into cleaved chunks with a devastating slash, along with a defensive parry, particularly useful when blocking incoming projectiles. However, this claymore can be transformed into one of four elemental Wonder Weapons, each with a unique and devastating special attack, as well as a passive effect that is powered up over time:

Caliburn: Dragon’s Fire
Create a fiery maelstrom of burning undead flesh, setting zombies alight and summoning an immense fireball.
Durendal: Stag of the Storms
Summon thunderous power from the skies, discharging voltaic power to stun and stagger, before an electrical beam serves up a severe searing.
Balmung: Raven’s Shadow
Cast your rotting foes into the Aetherial abyss, warping nearby enemies with a focused liminal tear.
Solais: Lion of Light
The warmth of Light courses through you as you send foes screaming into darkness.
Citadelle des Morts: Additional Content

Main Quest Active and Quest Rewards: The Main Quest for Citadelle des Morts will be live at the same time as the map launches, on December 5. Complete the Main Quest successfully, and your rewards include the “Jackknife” Operator Skin for Weaver, 5,000 XP, and a unique Calling Card only available by completing the Quest before Directed Mode is released for Citadelle des Morts!

Oil Trap: A medieval method of dissuading attackers storming the outer parapets, overturning huge vats of boiling oil atop a battlement onto a horde of advancing zombies has the exact same end results, made even more potent if a Molotov Cocktail is thrown into the mix…

The Lion Cannon: A giant, ornate bronze lion cannon on a large rotating cog platform dominates the outer battlements of the fortress and provides a spectacular means to enter the keep. What would happen if you climbed inside it?

Syndicate Loot Crates: Evidence of the presence of this group can be seen as you explore the citadel, as they’ve marked some specific crates for their own uses. Those of an inquisitive nature may wish to investigate.

Points of Power: Strange, metallic manhole covers have been discovered in various locations across the map, but none of them seem to lead to any kind of sewer system. Instead, they appear to have another, perhaps otherworldly use…

Additional: Expect a fresh selection of Calling Card Challenges, including Dark Ops Challenges, as well as Intel in the form of Audio Logs, Documents, and Artifacts to discover, throughout your exploration of the Citadelle des Morts.
New Gameplay Content

The following items are also available during the Citadelle des Morts mission, as well as on Terminus and Liberty Falls.
Additional Perk-a-Cola: Vulture Aid
Available: In-Game at Perk Machine

Available for the first time since Black Ops II, consume a can of Vulture Aid Elixir once you find the monstrous avian sculpture of a Perk-A-Cola machine, and you’ll discover an increase in the variety of loot dropped from enemies. Additional loot takes the form of Essence Vials and small Ammo drops. This is only available (and visible) to the player with Vulture Aid active. Then unlock the full power of the Perk by ensuring Augments are added!

• Vulture Aid is available on Citadelle des Morts, along with the eight previously accessible Zombies Perks. Note that some of these eight Perks are only available via a Der Wunderfizz machine.
• Vulture Aid is available on Liberty Falls and Terminus maps via the Der Wunderfizz machine.

Vulture Aid: Major Augments

The following Augments for Vulture Aid are available, once researched.

Fetid Upgr-aid

On death, zombies have a chance to create a gas cloud that charges your Field Upgrade.

Smell of Death

On death, zombies have a chance to create a gas cloud that conceals you while standing in it.

Parting Gift

Vulture Aid ammo drops give more ammo to Wonder Weapons.
Vulture Aid: Minor Augments
Condor’s Reach

Auto-pickup loot from farther away.

Carrion Luggage

Critical kills have a chance to drop extra Salvage.

Picky Eater

On death, zombies have a higher chance of dropping your current equipment.
New Ammo Mod: Light Mend
Available: Unlocked reward as part of the Merry Mayhem Event

Bullets deal Light (i.e. elemental) damage. Each bullet has a chance to transform a normal or Special enemy’s health into a healing glyph that moves to nearby injured allies.

• This Ammo Mod can be used in all three Zombies maps along with the previously accessible Ammo Mods, assuming it is chosen at an Arsenal Machine.

Light Mend: Major Augments

Antibiotic

The healing glyph now damages enemies that touch it, but its lifetime is reduced.

Big Game

Light Mend can activate on Elite enemies, dropping three more healing glyphs.

Dual Action

Consuming a healing glyph will temporarily allow you to heal faster.
Light Mend: Minor Augments
Longer Life

The healing glyph’s lifetime is increased.

Extra Strength

The healing glyph replenishes more health when consumed.

Express Remedy

Increase the range that the glyph will move to an ally.
Additional Field Upgrade: Tesla Storm
Available: Unlocked reward as part of the Merry Mayhem Event

For ten seconds, lightning connects to other players, stunning and damaging normal enemies.

• This Field Upgrade can be used in all three Zombies maps along with the previously accessible Field Upgrades, assuming it is chosen as part of your Loadout, or swapped via the menu during a game.

Tesla Storm: Major Augments

Transformer

The field’s damage is increased by the number of allies that are connected.

Shockwave

On activation, stun and damage all nearby enemies.

Static Discharge

On activation, create a lethal surge of electricity around you.
Tesla Storm: Minor Augments
Power Grid

Increase the range the electric tether can connect to allies.

Overclocked

Your movement speed is increased during Tesla Storm.

Lithium Charged

Increase Tesla Storm duration.
New GobbleGums
Available: See below

Three new GobbleGums are available across all maps, and available (once acquired) to be swapped into your GobbleGum Loadout Pack:

• Power Keg (Rare): Spawns a Full Power Power-up.
• Time Out (Ultra): Lasts three minutes. Clear all Normal and Special enemies and end the Round. Normal spawning will not resume during this time.
• Holiday Cheer (Whimsical): Zombies have festive decorations.

Here’s how to unlock the GobbleGums:

• Power Keg: Unlocked reward as part of the GobbleGum Mania Event.
• Time Out: Unlocked reward as part of the GobbleGum Mania Event.
• Holiday Cheer: Primarily unlocked in the Jingle Hells Limited Time Event, potentially whenever you earn GobbleGums by playing. Also unlocked randomly from a successful Exfil. Once acquired, Holiday Cheer GobbleGums can be kept (they do not expire) and used in any of the three available maps. Expect these to be earned even after the Holiday Season.

See the Events section of this blog (below) for full details.
Additional Support Scorestreak: Hand Cannon

Salvage: 1250

Available during The Hit List Event in Season 01 (and in the Armory starting with Season 01 Reloaded for those who missed out), this is a powerful large caliber handgun with high bullet damage and penetration.
Zombies Training Course (Reloaded Launch)
With a host of Weapon Camos, Badges, Calling Cards, and other rewards to earn, it’s well worth jumping into Round-Based Zombies if you haven’t already!

Coming in Season 01 at Reloaded Launch, the Zombies Training Course allows you to learn the basics if you’re a new or casual player or refresh your knowledge if you’re a more seasoned player.

Polish your favorite armament and drop into Liberty Falls where the gruff Arsenal Machine Drill Sergeant gives you tough love as you maneuver to a sequence of different “Station” flags dotted around the map. If you’re unsure how to play this game mode, visit the following stations and learn (and perform) a different aspect about the game.

• Killing Zombies: Learn how to kill zombies and replenish resources.
• Map Progression: Learn how to navigate the world and progress rounds.
• Powering Up Players: Buff your strength and survivability with Perks and Armor.
• Powering Up Weapons: Increase your lethality with weapon upgrades.
• Getting New Weapons: Discover methods to acquire new weapons.
• GobbleGums: Learn how to use GobbleGums for unique power-ups.
• Exfil: Learn how to exit a match.

Citadelle des Morts: Directed Mode
Once the map has been thoroughly explored by players and the Zombies community, expect to complete the Citadelle des Morts Main Quest with added guidance in Directed Mode prior to the start of Season 02.
Zombies-Related Events (Mid-Season Launch, In-Season)

Zombies players should be ready to drop into a number of Events, one specifically related to Zombies, between Mid-Season launch and the start of January:

• Event: GobbleGum Mania (ZM only, December 5 – 19).
• Event: Merry Mayhem (MP, ZM, WZ, December 5 – 19).
• Event: Archie’s Festival Frenzy (MP, ZM, WZ, December 19 – January 3).

Check out the Events section of this blog (below) for full details.
Jingle Hells (LTM, In-Season)

Deck the Falls with boughs of holly, as the Jingle Hells festive Limited Time Mode returns! Last seen in Black Ops Cold War, Jingle Hells drops you in what could optimistically be called a winter wonderland, as the entirety of the Liberty Falls map is festooned with wreaths, ribbons, twinkling lights, Christmas trees, garlands of fir tree bunting, and a thin blanket of snow. Although, something feels a bit off… not least the melting piles of slush stained with bloody entrails…

The nearby river has frozen over, all the Mystery Boxes, Crafting Tables, and Arsenal Machines have gone missing, and the locals are just as unfriendly as ever. Don’t fret, as you’ll be making your own holiday cheer thanks to some special features found in this game mode:

• Main Quest is Active! The Main Quest is available to complete this time around, with some added challenge now that the Arsenal and Crafting Tables aren’t around. Note: you’ll earn the standard Main Quest completion rewards if you finish the quest in Jingle Hells.
• Hear that Jingling? Expect bespoke audio to bring the festive flavor. You might want to look to the skies, too…
• GobbleGum Gifts: This is the best way to earn the “Holiday Cheer” GobbleGum!
• Snowball Piles: Gather up to five snowballs from various piles scattered about the map, then use them as potent projectiles!
• Naughty or Nice Power-Up: This large, floating stocking dishes out presents or spawns Vermin, depending on whether you’ve been naughty or nice.
• Snowmen: Undeniably jolly, but also fiendishly unfriendly, Liberty Falls has snowmen dotted around the map, and these can hide zombies or loot if left intact. It’s wise to make these your primary targets, especially as they drop handy loot when dispatched.
• Present Boxes: Under certain circumstances, zombies may drop a small present box, which can be opened for a gift that keeps on giving.
• S.A.M.T.A. Trials: The Trial computers that appear around the map now have a much more festive appearance. S.A.M.T.A. also has a few present boxes spawning nearby the machine when entering the map, so it’s worth seeking out!
• Frozen Rounds: There’s strange fog in the air, and during certain rounds you’ll be chilled to the bone, slowing your reactions considerably. Perhaps it’s time to head indoors…

Zombies Gameplay Updates
Treyarch is also implementing several additional gameplay updates with Season 01 Reloaded for high Rounds and Special Rounds. These include:

• Reducing the number of Mangler spawns at mid-to-high Rounds.
• Implementing a maximum cap on active Manglers in the game, ramping up until the cap is released at Round 100.
• Reducing the Mangler’s arm cannon health.
• Significantly reducing the length of Special Rounds by reducing the number of spawns and adjusting the spawn delay rate for Special Rounds.
• Scaling Parasite damage between Rounds 31-91.
• Slightly increasing damage scaling for base zombies at Round 150-400.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: Season 01 Reloaded Multiplayer

MULTIPLAYER CONTENT SUMMARY

Three Maps: Return to the fan-favorite Hacienda, hit the Luttazzi crime family where it hurts in the brand-new Racket Strike map, and celebrate the holiday season with Nuketown Holiday.

Two Festive LTMs: Satisfy your cravings in Ran-Snack and show some holiday spirit alongside the undead in Infectious Holiday.

Additional Content: Blast enemies onto the minimap with the new Shrapnel Radar Perk and add a fourth Scorestreak via the High Roller Wildcard.
Multiplayer Maps
Hacienda
Remaster, Core, 6v6, Medium-Sized

The lush vineyard estate returns under new ownership as Operators descend on the mansion and its immaculate grounds. Fire down on enemies from the gallery and swim past their front line along the Terrace. Traverse the extended hallway overlooking the vineyard—a renovation first introduced in Hacienda Twilight in Black Ops 4—and marvel at the wealth on display in the showroom, the in-office aquarium, and the elegant fountain at the map’s center. Using the new Omnimovement system, Hacienda becomes a whole new experience ripe with tactical opportunities.

Racket
Brand-New, Strike, 2v2/6v6, Small-Sized

The French Syndicate continues with their plans to topple the Luttazzi crime family by hitting them directly in their finances. Battle within the labyrinthine bank vault, dashing in and out of the vault cells to flank enemies in the halls. This new three-lane map requires quick thinking to survive its tight confines, so don’t let all that gold distract you from the mission at hand.

Nuketown Holiday
Variant, Core 6v6, Small-Sized

Good cheer arrives as Nuketown dresses up for the holidays. Get into snowball fights and gawk at the festive decorations lining every surface. On Nuketown Holiday, you can almost forget that you’re in the middle of a battle… albeit one where Operators exchange grenades instead of presents. Good luck out there.

New Festive Limited Time Modes

Indulge your sweet tooth while gaining buffs in Ran-Snack and add a little levity to fighting for your life in Infectious Holiday.
Ran-Snack (Launch)

Trade gold for sweets in this festive LTM that challenges teams to gather and deposit the most cookies. Grab cookies from the rotating crate, fallen Operators, and by breaching the enemy’s cookie box and taking the goods back to your own. In honor of the season of giving, your Operator also earns buffs for depositing cookies, including a speed boost, faster reload, and faster health regen. The first team to reach the Score Limit or have the best score when the Time Limit expires wins.
Infectious Holiday (In-Season)

Even the undead are getting into the holiday spirit as zombies and fallen Operators don festive clothing in this festive twist on the fan-favorite Infected mode.

When playing either of these LTMs on Nuketown Holiday, look for snow piled around the map that you can pick up and throw at enemies for a one-shot elimination!
New Loadout Content
Enhance your explosions with intel-gathering capabilities and grant yourself the gift of an extra Wildcard with two new Loadout items to help carry you through the year.
New Perk
Available: Unlocked reward as part of the Merry Mayhem Event

Perk: Shrapnel Radar

Perk Slot: 3

Type: Recon

Blast damage dealt from area-of-effect Lethals, Tacticals and Field Upgrades mark the injured target on your minimap.
New Wildcard
Available: Unlocked during Mid-Season

Wildcard: High Roller

Equip a fourth Scorestreak for use in Core 6v6 Multiplayer matches. Pairs well with Assassin, Dispatcher, and Bankroll.
Call of Duty: Warzone: Season 01 Reloaded Content

CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE SUMMARY

Introducing BR Ranked Play: Compete for placement and exclusive rewards with the arrival of BR Ranked Play for Call of Duty: Warzone. Deploy to Urzikstan using a competitive ruleset including new innovations and updates for the best possible experience.

CODMAS LTMs: Celebrate the arrival of two holiday-themed LTMs. Get in snowball fights and fight for loot in tree hot zones as you deploy to Area 99 in Holiday Rush and Urzikstan in Slay Ride Resurgence.

New Perk: Shrug off enemy traps with the new Reflexes Perk. Nothing can stop you now.
Call of Duty: Warzone BR Ranked Play (Reloaded Launch Window)
Drop in and back up your talk with the arrival of Battle Royale Ranked Play for Call of Duty: Warzone, the competitive experience returns to Battle Royale. Give it all to be the last squad standing in Urzikstan and earn exclusive Ranked Play rewards for your efforts.
Overview and Features

BR Ranked Play Access: To access BR Ranked Play, players must first place in the Top 15 in Battle Royale or the Top 6 in Resurgence across a total of 30 matches. Placements from Season 01 count toward this requirement.

Updated Rank: The 1-50 Rank and Skill Division system seen in previous versions of BR Ranked Play have been combined into a single Rank, representing what was previously your Skill Division and Tier. Earn SR and progress through 8 Ranks: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Crimson, Iridescent, and Top 250.

SR (Skill Rating): Progress through Ranks by earning SR in each match. New this year, SR is earned from your placement and your personal elimination performance. The amount of SR earned from an elimination is now determined by your rank in relation to your opponent. This means more SR’s for killing higher ranked players, and less SR for killing those below you.

Update: Party Skill Restriction: Full squads can party together without restrictions. Matchmaking will be based on the highest ranked player in the squad.

Update: Seasonal Setback: The End-of-Season SR Setback has been adjusted in BR Ranked Play to reduce the impact felt by players early in their Rank journey. Every new season, your Rank may be reset based on where you ended the previous season, as follows:

• Bronze or Silver Ranked players are not impacted by the Seasonal setback and will be able to pick up where they ended each Season with no SR deduction.
• Gold or Platinum players will start the next Season in Tier I of Gold or Platinum respectively.
• Diamond and above players will start the next Season at Diamond I.

Update: Loss Forgiveness: No matter what your Rank, each player’s first loss of the day will be forgiven and not deduct SR. This does not stack. Additionally, the three games of Loss Forgiveness that are granted when you’re promoted to a new Rank or at the start of the season now only count down after Losses.

BR Ranked Play rewards: BR Ranked Play features a variety of unique rewards players can earn to show off their skill and engagement with the mode, including new Operator Skins, Calling Cards, Decals, Emblems, plus a Loading Screen and Sticker:

• Rank Rewards: Reach Gold Rank or higher to earn special Rank Rewards that are awarded the moment you’re promoted into the Rank instead of at the end of the Season.

• Win Challenges: Reach Career Win milestones over the course of your Ranked Play career to earn rewards including the base Ranked Operator Skin, Call of Duty: Warzone-themed Weapon Camo, and the “Whisper” Combat Knife Blueprint. These can be completed across multiple seasons.

• Top 250 Competitor and Top 250 Champion Skin (#1 Overall): Climb to the Top 250 BR Ranked Play leaderboard to earn the “Top Competitor” Operator Skin (Home and Away). The #1 overall player for the season will get the sole privilege of equipping the “Top 250 Champion” Operator Skin.

• Seasonal Rewards: Each BR Ranked Play Season introduces new Seasonal Rank Rewards to earn. These are only available to be earned during that specific Season. Like the Rank Skins, Seasonal Rank Rewards are awarded as soon as the player is promoted into each Rank instead of at the end of the Season.

New LTMs: Holiday Rush, Slay Ride Resurgence
Throw snowballs at your enemies, fight for loot around decorated trees, and hijack Undead Santa’s ride in these two LTMs arriving in the mid-season.
Holiday Rush (Area 99, Launch)

Enter Area 99, newly outfitted with Deck the Halls trees and Snowball coolers. Get right to the point with access to high-tier loot along with a smaller gas circle and faster transitions between collapses.
Slay Ride Resurgence (Urzikstan, In-Season)

Undead Santa has hijacked the train. Toss deadly snowballs, capture trees, hunt reindeer, and battle for control of Santa’s Slay Ride. Last team standing wins.
New Perk
Perk: Reflexes

Perk Slot: 1

Available: Season 01 Reloaded Reward

Rush enemy positions without getting caught in a trap. With this Perk equipped, triggered explosives detonate on a delay when sprinting past them.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: General Content (MP, ZM, WZ)

Call of Duty: General Content Summary (All Modes and Games)

Gear Up: Earn three new weapons (the Maelstrom Shotgun, AMR Mod 4 Sniper Rifle, and Cleaver Melee plus burst-fire attachments for the XM4 and Kompakt 92.

New Events: Earn rewards for progressing through new in-game Events including Merry Mayhem and Archies’ Festival Frenzy.

New Store Offerings: Enter the fight as a deadly unicorn helmeted Ultra Skin Operator, equip a clucking cool Dead Ops Arcade-inspired Mastercraft Shotgun Weapon Blueprint, and sit back with the dankest Mastercraft SMG Weapon Blueprint around. Get these and more with an epic slate of new Bundles arriving throughout the mid-season, including a pair of ugly holiday sweaters to warm you through the winter.

Free Trial: Get two weeks of free access to Multiplayer and Zombies including new maps like Nuketown Holiday and modes like Prop Hunt introduced in Season 01!
Weapons Detail
Primary Weapon: Maelstrom
Shotgun, Event Reward (Merry Mayhem)

Levels: 34

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 10

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers 3).

Fully automatic shotgun. Good range and handling. High recoil and large hip spread.

Clear rooms with this fast firing full-auto Shotgun that overwhelms enemies with a hail of lead. The perfect weapon for the new Racket Strike map and in any confined area, the Maelstrom requires getting up close, its heavy recoil and large hip spread quickly losing effectiveness at range. If you can close the distance first, they’re toast.
Primary Weapon: AMR Mod 4 (In-Season)
Sniper Rifle, Event Reward (Archie’s Festival Frenzy)

Levels: 38

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 6

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Stock Pad, Magazine, Rear Grip, Comb, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers 3).

Semi-auto sniper rifle. One-shot kill to torso, arms, hands, and upper legs. Very high recoil and slow rate of fire. You can steady your aim while ADSing.

Down enemies fast with this powerful Sniper Rifle providing a one-shot elimination across the upper body not accounting for armor. Its high damage is balanced by slow aim speed and heavy recoil, though these drawbacks can be alleviated with the right attachments. However you customize it, this thing is guaranteed to hit hard.
Melee Weapon: Cleaver (In-Season)
Melee, Event Reward

Levels: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: None

Customize Options: Skins.

One-hit kill. Short-medium range. Medium attack speed.

Go ham with the close-quarters Cleaver Melee weapon. Chop and slice with a mix of heavy and light attacks. Equally useful for enemy Operators and the undead.
New: Weapon Attachments
Available: Unlocked reward as part of the Merry Mayhem and Archie’s Festival Frenzy Events
3-Round Burst Mod Conversion (In-Season)
XM4 Assault Rifle, Fire Mod, Merry Mayhem Event Reward

Convert the XM4 Assault Rifle’s primary firing mode into a three-round burst, conserving ammo and supporting a steadier aim through sustained combat.
3-Round Burst Mod Conversion (In-Season)
Kompakt 92 SMG, Fire Mod, Archie’s Festival Frenzy Event Reward

Add some control to the rapid-fire Kompakt 92 SMG with a three-round burst primary firing mode. Each burst cycles quickly to the next, allowing you to still pump out damage when its needed most.

Season 01 Reloaded: New Events (MP, ZM, WZ)

There’s a jam-packed December of scheduled Events across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone. Let’s take a closer look.

You can earn rewards—including the two new Season 01 Reloaded Primary Weapons—within the following holiday-inspired in-game events. Here’s the summarized schedule, showing the three main Events, and any associated Limited Time Modes occurring at the same time:

Scheduled Events (December 5 – January 3)

Event: GobbleGum Mania (ZM only, December 5 – 19)

Event: Merry Mayhem (MP, ZM, WZ, December 5 – 19)

Merry Mayhem MP LTM: Ran-Snack (December 5)

Merry Mayhem ZM LTM: Jingle Hells: Liberty Falls (In-Season)

Merry Mayhem WZ LTM: Holiday Rush (December 5)

Event: Archie’s Festival Frenzy (MP, ZM, WZ, December 19 – January 3)

Archie’s Festival Frenzy MP LTM: Ran-Snack, Infectious Holiday

Archie’s Festival Frenzy ZM LTM: Jingle Hells: Liberty Falls (In-Season)

Archie’s Festival Frenzy WZ LTM: Slay Ride Resurgence

Event: GobbleGum Mania (ZM only, December 5 – 19)

It all begins with a jaw-cracking good time: GobbleGum Mania is coming! The plan is simple: Chew, Earn, and Unlock!

Chew: Consume GobbleGums in Black Ops 6 Zombies.

Earn: Chewing GobbleGums progresses both Personal Goals and Community Goals.

Unlock: Work together to unlock new rewards before the Event ends, including two additional GobbleGums!

Personal Goals Rewards:

“Power Keg” Rare GobbleGum (x1)

“Top Prize” Emblem

“Gumball Grave” Calling Card

“Time Out” Ultra, New GobbleGum (x1)

“Perk-a-Cola Pack” GobbleGum Bundle

Community Goals Rewards:

“Gum-Valanche” Loading Screen

“Power Keg Unlock” GobbleGum Feature

“Stitched Up” Spray

“Time Out Unlock” GobbleGum Feature

“Newtonian” Weapon Charm

Event: Merry Mayhem (MP, ZM, WZ)

Activation Dates: December 5 to December 19

Mastery Reward: Maelstrom Shotgun

It’s time to bash some undead! Play Multiplayer, Zombies, or Call of Duty: Warzone to participate, and earn XP to unlock zombie-themed rewards.

Play the Game: Accumulate XP in-game to make progress.

Earn Rewards: Earn exclusive rewards as you progress.

New Weapon: Earn all of the rewards to receive a new weapon.

Event Rewards:

“Holiday Fear” Emblem

“Necroclaus” Loading Screen

“Nasty Nick” Calling Card

“Light Mend” Ammo Mod (Zombies Only) and 30 Minute “Double Weapon XP Token”

“Death Claus” Large Decal

“Tesla Storm” Field Upgrade (Zombies Only) and 30 Minute “Double XP Token”

“Bitter Blizzard” Weapon Charm

“Shrapnel Radar” Perk (Multiplayer Only)

30 Minutes “Double Battle Pass XP Token”

“Scour Drill” Weapon Blueprint (BlackCell Only) and “3-Round Burst Mod” Attachment for the XM4

Mastery Reward: Maelstrom Base Weapon (Shotgun)

As part of this overall Event, the following Limited Time Modes also arrive and are a great way to earn the Event rewards. Descriptions of each LTM are in their respective sections of this blog:

Merry Mayhem MP LTM: Ran-Snack (December 5)

Merry Mayhem ZM LTM: Jingle Hells: Liberty Falls (In-Season)

Merry Mayhem WZ LTM: Holiday Rush (December 5)

Event: Archie’s Festival Frenzy (MP, ZM, WZ)

Activation Dates: December 19 to January 3

Mastery Reward: AMR Mod 4 Sniper Rifle

Eliminate enemies in any mode and open supply caches in Call of Duty: Warzone for the chance to earn special “Jolly Archies” that can be used to purchase gifts. Unwrap them to reveal the reward inside!

Collect Jolly Archies: Get into the holiday spirit and collect Jolly Archies through eliminations and opening supply caches.

Unwrap: Open event-exclusive rewards by accumulating enough Jolly Archies and exchanging them.

New Weapon: Open 12 of the rewards to receive the all-new AMR Mod 4 Sniper Rifle.

Event Rewards: There are 12 [[REDACTED]] different Event Rewards, all wrapped up and ready for you to open! Plus, BlackCell owners can obtain an extra present (these BlackCell-only gifts are available once you obtain BlackCell and are retroactively awarded as necessary. if you decide to purchase BlackCell after unlocking the item).

As part of this overall Event, the following Limited Time Modes also arrive (or continue to be available) and are a great way to earn the Event rewards. Descriptions of each LTM are in their respective sections of this blog:

Archie’s Festival Frenzy MP LTM: Ran-Snack, Infectious Holiday

Archie’s Festival Frenzy ZM LTM: Jingle Hells: Liberty Falls (In-Season)

Archie’s Festival Frenzy WZ LTM: Slay Ride Resurgence

The Season 01 Events don’t end there either! Expect additional Limited Time Modes after the festive season:

Netflix Squid Game (MP, ZM, WZ)

Activation Dates: [[REDACTED]]

Squid Game gets the green light to come to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Look for Limited Time Modes in Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone in-season. Get your numbers up and drop in. More information coming soon.

New BlackCell Loyalty Bonus

Your BlackCell offering continues to get better and better!

Player and Weapon XP Boosts

New BlackCell Loyalty Bonus

Your BlackCell offering continues to get better and better! Player and Weapon XP Boosts

As players progress through the seasons of Black Ops 6 content, BlackCell owners are set to receive some exceptional additional benefits. As well as unique rewards during specific Events, expect to receive an additional 10% Player and Weapon XP boost for each additional seasonal BlackCell purchase you make after the first one.

The first 10% initial boost will start once you obtain two BlackCell seasons. These BlackCell Loyalty Bonus boosts are added in the next and subsequent seasons, and will stack in addition to other XP boosts, like the Black Ops 6 ownership boost, 2XP events and 2XP tokens. The maximum BlackCell Loyalty Bonus boost is 50% for Black Ops 6 seasons only and this bonus will conclude after the final season of Black Ops 6 ends.

By obtaining each season of BlackCell, you can receive the maximum boost possible, as shown in the following table:

New Store Offerings
A new helping of awesome in-store Bundles arrives in Season 01 Reloaded, including new Reactive and Mastercraft weapons, Ultra Operator Skins, and more.
Tracer Pack: Brightmare Mastercraft Ultra Skin Bundle

There are two sides to every unicorn, and this one’s in a slaying mood. Throw your opponents off guard with the vibrant “Brightrider” Operator Ultra Skin before mowing them down with the “Dreadhorn” Mastercraft Blueprint for the AS VAL Assault Rifle, featuring light or dark visuals that change upon weapon inspect.

Suppress enemy positions with the high-capacity “Painbow” Jackal PDW SMG and “Myth Horse” PU-21 LMG Blueprints. Plus, share your penchant for bright colors and pageantry with the “Gift Horse” Care Package Blueprint, “Refraction Action” Finishing Move featuring your very own companion unicorn, “Rainbows and Unicorns” Emote, “Starsight” Weapon Reticle, and “Saddle Up” Spray.
Tracer Pack: Dank Days Reactive Mastercraft Ultra Skin Bundle

Coast through the holiday season with the smoking hot “Bongshot” Mastercraft Blueprint for the KSV SMG, with visual effects that intensify as you land more eliminations, wielded by the amphibious “Blunty” Operator Ultra Skin. From a distance, smoke’ em out with the Legendary “Blunt Trauma” LMG Blueprint for the GPMG-7. Keep it green with additional items including the "Weed Wacker” A.G.R. Mk 1 Scorestreak Skin, “Toke-a-Bloke” Finishing Move, “Aim High” Weapon Reticle, “My Bong” Weapon Charm, “Pass It” Spray, and “Greener Grass” Loading Screen.
Tracer Pack: Otaku We Gotchu Mastercraft Ultra Skin Bundle

Share your love for all things anime with this exciting Bundle featuring the “Helm” Mastercraft Blueprint for the LW3A1 Frostline Sniper Rifle featuring an animated co-pilot, the perfect sci-fi fit for the “Aero” Operator Ultra Skin. Keep the pain coming with the Legendary “Hardwire” C9 SMG Blueprint plus the “Kawaii” Emote, “Targeting Computer” Weapon Reticle, “Super Determined” Animated Emblem, “Bitty Bot” Weapon Charm, “Infinite Wilderness” Loading Screen), and “GG” Spray.
Tracer Pack: DOA Mama’s Back Reactive Ultra Skin Bundle

Bring it back to the classics with the 8-bit style “Mother Clucker” Weapon Blueprint for the ASG-89 Shotgun, a Reactive weapon that alters its appears as you eliminate enemies. Keep up the pressure with the “Payback” AK-74 and blast zombies with the “Propulsion” Thrustodyne Model 23 Wonder Weapon Blueprint and “Monkey Bit-ness” Monkey Bomb Skin. Fight up close with the “Ladle” Knife Blueprint and celebrate the classic arcade game with the “Weird Birds” Emote, “Dot Ops” Weapon Reticle, “Clap Clap Boom” Calling Card, and “Immolation Liquidation” consumable GobbleGum.
Other Incoming Bundles

These are just some of the highlights coming in the mid-season. Watch for other Bundles arriving throughout the end of the year and beyond like the “Hella Fresh Starter Pack,” “Sweater Ops Reactive” (including festive Skins for Weaver and Maya), the “Dark Practitioner Reactive” (including a Ray Gun Weapon Blueprint), the “Toxic Pawsitivity Mastercraft” (including a rave-worthy Baseball Bat Mastercraft) and more.
Black Ops 6 Multiplayer and Zombies Free Trial

Dive into Call of Duty Multiplayer and get in the festive spirit by checking out Nuketown Holiday! Beyond that, experience the new Omnimovement system and more gameplay features on great maps such as Hacienda, Extraction, Racket, and more – The Free Trial is playable across five core modes including Prop Hunt, new to Black Ops 6 and returning to Call of Duty for the first time in years.

If you’re brave enough, jump into the fan-favorite Zombies mode, and uncover the secrets of the Round-Based Zombies maps Terminus and Liberty Falls using the new Directed Mode. Season 01 Reloaded of Black Ops 6 is here; it’s time to see what all the hype is about!

The Free Trial runs from December 13 to 20.
Upgrade to Black Ops 6 Today!

Black Ops 6 is available now, and there’s never been a better time to experience the spy action thriller Campaign, the in-depth tactical chaos of best-in-class Multiplayer, and soak in the gory glory of an incredible round-based Zombies experience! Click here to Purchase Black Ops 6.

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Are you ready to take down names on the Hit List in Season 01? Your mission begins now

New MP Maps - Extraction, Heirloom, and Hideout
New Resurgence map Area 99 and Black Ops 6 Call of Duty: Warzone integration
New Weapons, Operators, Modes and more

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Season 01 arrives later this week with Ranked Play launching in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 on November 21. The team behind RICOCHET Anti-Cheat is actively monitoring systems, preventing and removing cheaters, and prepping new systems to make Ranked Play a fair and fun experience.

Before we look forward, let’s share how our launch systems have fared and share insights we’ve learned in the weeks since Black Ops 6 went live across the globe on October 25.

Black Ops 6 Launch Details and Data

In-game reporting and internal data show that the upgrades made to RICOCHET Anti-Cheat’s systems for launch have stood up strongly against cheaters. Several systems we’ve deployed, including those in secret that were designed only to monitor data to ensure the effectiveness of upcoming detections, have been performing beyond expectation across behavioral and identification measures.

For example, a new behavioral model to analyze for anomalous skill has recorded and categorized over 4.4 million data points per hour at its peak. This information feeds into a system that examines both authentic play and cheaters to better suss out bad actors based on how they play — flagging accounts for human review and potential action.

As of last week, and since the launch of Black Ops 6, RICOCHET Anti-Cheat systems intervened in over 582,000 matches to remove suspicious accounts before they could win, as well as removing thousands of accounts before they played a single game.

For more on in-game updates, make sure to check out the official Patch Notes section on CallofDuty.com.

Ranked Play Security Updates

In preparation for Ranked Play going live on November 21 for Black Ops 6, Treyarch has helped deliver several updates to combat disruptive behavior. These updates include enhanced AFK detections to battle against account boosting – one of several measures to combat boosting – and adjusting ping thresholds to require players play matches in their region to cut down on VPN abuse.

To unlock Ranked Play in Black Ops 6, players will need to win 50 match-made multiplayer matches. This ensures that they're experienced with multiplayer before they enter the mode and gives #TeamRICOCHET a historical match history to examine before an account enters Ranked Play.

RICOCHET Anti-Cheat also uses its Replay Investigation Tool, with the ability to watch any completed match, to monitor replays of top players as part of its investigation process.

For additional security, a change coming to Ranked Play is to add a manual review to any account rename requests for players at Crimson rank or higher.

The RICOCHET Anti-Cheat team will also turn on systems that were initially deployed at launch to only collect data and test the effectiveness of the detections, as mentioned in the launch recap. Now that we have determined these systems are ready, they will go live with Season 01 to help flag accounts for action.

The security system updates listed above will also be active for Ranked Play in Call of Duty®: Warzone™, which launches at mid-season.

Policy Updates

The Call of Duty Security and Enforcement Policy has added new language about Call of Duty (COD) Points Acquired Fraudulently.

Users that are found to have acquired COD Points via fraudulent means may have their COD Points and/or in-game items revoked. Additionally, these users may be temporarily suspended or permanently suspended depending on the severity of the fraud.

Read the Security and Enforcement Policy on the Activision Support page.

In our next report, scheduled for the mid-season of Season 02, we will examine our systems against the one-hour milestone we established in the pre-launch blog. As our work in the fight against cheaters continues, our team will persist in the development of updates and upgrades based on the immense amount of data already captured in the few weeks since launch.

As always, the anti-cheat team always recommends you activate two-factor authentication to better protect your account and report any instances of cheating you see in-game.

Keep an eye out for updates in future Progress Reports and across social media, particularly the @CODUpdates X (formerly Twitter) social account for real-time issues.

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Influence and Control the Season 01 Battle Pass!
As Rogue Black Ops attempt to topple the Luttazzi Crime Family and drive Crimson One forces out of Avalon, Operators in the field are going to need the finest gear and weapons for the battles ahead. Ready up with the Season 01 Battle Pass, BlackCell, and Store content dropping into Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone™ on November 14, and throughout the first part of the season.

An all-new Battle Pass System grants you the opportunity to earn 100+ rewards, including free base weapons, numerous Weapon Blueprints, Equipment Skins, Operator Skins, and much more. There are three ways to obtain some or all of this content:

• Earn 20+ free rewards, including cosmetic content and base weapons.
• Purchase the premium Battle Pass and earn up to 1,100 COD Points as you progress through the Battle Pass Pages.
• Or purchase BlackCell for the ultimate seasonal experience, including a variety of molten hot Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, COD points, and other rewards.

Turning the Page: The Season 01 Battle Pass Expanded Overview

The Season 01 Black Ops 6 Battle Pass is brimming over with content, which is both showcased and unlocked in a brand new “Page” system. Think of the Battle Pass as a book, with 17 total pages. The first Page displays BlackCell Instant Rewards and the second Page shows premium Battle Pass Instant Rewards, followed by 100 in-game Battle Pass rewards across 14 Pages and a Completion Page that is instantly unlocked once all other Pages are completed. Pages include Free and Paid content. As always, all Base Weapons are free to unlock.

Purchase the premium Battle Pass for 1,100 COD Points for the ability to earn all Battle Pass rewards. For a head start on the season, grab the Battle Pass Bundle for 2,400 COD Points, including 20+ Tier Skips.
Starting Your Battle Pass Journey: Page 1

The Season 01 Battle Pass Instant Rewards Page

As you start your new Battle Pass journey, the Instant Reward Page and Page 1 are unlocked by default. All the other Pages are locked but can be previewed. Your goal is to complete the Battle Pass and access the 100 percent Completion Page at the end of the Battle Pass.

The Season 01 Battle Pass Page 1

Each Page contains a slight variation on the following:

• Around six item rewards (known as “Tiers”) that are unlocked in any order you wish within the Page. Each requires an earned Battle Pass Token to unlock.
• Each Page (except for the BlackCell, Instant, and Completion Pages) contains two free Tier rewards. The rest are unlocked via purchasing the premium Battle Pass, BlackCell, or the Vault Edition
• An “HVT” (High Value Target) Tier reward is unlocked once all the previous items on that page are unlocked. This is usually an Operator Skin or Weapon Blueprint, and sometimes there’s a BlackCell variant.
• When both the regular and HVT Tiers are unlocked, the Page is complete.
• Use the Auto Claim feature to automatically unlock rewards as you play. Or turn it off to earn Battle Pass Tokens used to manually claim rewards.

Battle Tokens: Unlocking a Page

The Season 01 Battle Pass Page 6, with Tiers needed to unlock (from Page 1).

Battle Pass Tokens make their return to the Battle Pass and work in a similar way to those in previous Battle Passes. A Token Bank is displayed in the top-right corner of your Battle Pass. These are used to unlock the l reward Tiers across all 14 Pages.

• Premium Battle Pass and BlackCell owners can spend these Tokens on any available Tier reward on an unlocked Page. Tiers can also be automatically unlocked by turning on the Auto Claim feature; with this feature, Tokens are spent as they are earned and not deposited in a Token Bank.
• Players who do not own the premium Battle Pass earn free rewards in a linear order and do not have access to Tokens.

Unlocking Later Pages

The Season 01 Battle Pass Page 7.

If there is a reward in a later Page that catches your eye, you simply need to earn enough Battle Tokens to unlock that Page and its Tier content.

• BlackCell owners get the bonus of unlocking a single Battle Pass Page at any point, regardless of whether the Pages before it are unlocked. Begin unlocking Tier Rewards on that Page immediately.
• Each new Page requires reaching a certain threshold of claimed Tiers before it unlocks; you don’t have to complete an entire Page to access the next one.

BlackCell Season 01: Goliath Operator (Rogue Black Ops)

BlackCell Instant Rewards Page, HVT

Join the molten, crystalized skull-headed Goliath as he stalks the epic Season 01 BlackCell content. Featuring the “Goliath” Operator Skin with writhing flames across his onyx carapace armor, this orange-hued demon favors fiery combat and swift deaths. Goliath is part of an impressive BlackCell offering that brings the heat, delivering Operators clad in true Black Ops style with deep blacks and ‘fiery’ orange accent hues.
Additional BlackCell Instant Rewards Content
Upgrade your Battle Pass Experience: Purchase BlackCell to gain complete access to all the amazing rewards offered in the Season 01 Battle Pass. Owners will gain immediate access to the BlackCell Instant Rewards page, acquiring the following items:

• 20 Battle Pass Tier Skips
• 1,100 COD Points
• The “Boiling Point” Mastercraft Weapon Blueprint for the Goblin Mk2 (Assault Rifle) that’s literally dripping with molten heat including a first-of-its-kind unique weapon inspect animation.
• The “Who’s Laughing Now” Finishing Move with Companion Hyena.
• The “BlackCell” Clan Tag (showcased in Lobbies and Winner’s Circles).
• The “Goliath” New Operator.

Additionally, BlackCell owners can expect to access page after page of additional rewards within the Season 01 Battle Pass. These include:

• Seven BlackCell-exclusive Operator Skins for: Sev (two Skins), Bayan, Bailey, Carver, Alvarez, and Stone.
• Six BlackCell-exclusive Weapon Blueprints for the XM4 (Assault Rifle), Marine SP (Shotgun), Tsarkov 7.62 (Marksman Rifle), GPMG-7 (LMG), Saug (SMG), Krig C (Assault Rifle).
• The ability to unlock any single Page from the Battle Pass, ignoring the usual minimum Tier requirements. From here, you can unlock the Tiers within that Page, and progress forwards (or backwards) from the Page provided the subsequent Tier unlock criteria is met.
• NEW: Access to BlackCell-themed rewards throughout Season 01, offering earnable content throughout the Season.
• Over 130 Rewards (Battle Pass and BlackCell related) for those who fully complete the Season 01 BlackCell Battle Pass.

As usual, players who upgrade to BlackCell after purchasing the Battle Pass will also receive 1,100 COD Points back.
Vault Edition Upgrade

If you’re considering an upgrade to the Black Ops 6 Vault Edition, this is the time to do it! For the same price as the BlackCell offering ($30 or your regional equivalent), the Vault Edition entitles you to the very same Season 01 BlackCell offering, along with the following:

• The Hunters vs. Hunted Operator Pack featuring Operator Skins for Adler, Park, Brutus, and Klaus.
• The Mastercraft Weapon Collection (five weapons).
• The GobbleGum Pack (12 single-use consumables).
• Woods Operator Pack

Note for Prestige Players: Any Weapon Blueprint and Equipment Skin you unlock in the Battle Pass is permanently unlocked and does not re-lock when you subsequently Prestige.

Purchase the Battle Pass: Instantly Unlock Sev Operator

When you purchase the premium Battle Pass or BlackCell, you immediately unlock the Battle Pass Instant Rewards Page, including the following items:

• 10% Battle Pass XP Boost.
• The “Superbloom” Frag Grenade Skin.
• The “Thorn” Legendary Blueprint for the Tanto .22 SMG.
• The “Rose Goes” Legendary Weapon Sticker.
• The new Sev Operator and “Sev” Skin, along with the “Sev BlackCell” Operator Skin for BlackCell owners.

Sevati “Sev” Dumas (Rogue Black Ops)

Battle Pass Instant Reward Page, HVT

A main player in the Rogue Team after the conclusion of the Campaign, Sev is ready to make a deal with the untrustworthy French Syndicate and is gearing up to take down the rival Luttazzi family to prove it. Sporting two different Skins, depending on the infiltration mission at hand, she’s more than ready to lead the charge.

Additional Battle Pass Operator Skins

Complete Battle Pass Pages and choose content to unlock, including a variety of Operator Skins, many paired with a molten hot Animated BlackCell variants:

Bayan: “Drifter” Skins

Operator Skins, Battle Pass and BlackCell, HVT, Page 2

Bayan is clad for dark ops with dark gray and black tactical attire, including a black balaclava, gloves, and pouches. His alternate BlackCell form features cracked lava, embers and smoke rising from his jacket, and a featureless mask with glowing eye sockets.

Maya: “Underground” Skin

Operator Skin, Battle Pass, Page 3

Maya lets her hair down and travels light, dropping her jacket in favor of a burgundy tank top, braces and a pair of camo pants.

Bailey: “Anarchist” Skins

Operator Skins, Battle Pass and BlackCell, HVT, Page 4

Dropping her mask and going for a clean tactical look, top-knot, face tattoo and a light combat jacket in black and white with red piping. Her BlackCell variant changes the outfit to a black and molten orange, burning flecks of fire emanating from her, and a glowing hand tattoo.

Carver: “Tarnished” Skins

Operator Skins, Battle Pass and BlackCell, HVT, Page 7

Mac is on the hunt and comes prepped with a camo vest with numerous pouches, a snakeskin-sheathed hunting knife, a shock of white hair and neck gaiter. In his BlackCell form, Carver goes molten, smoking with fire while his face-covering sports a pair of tactical goggles reflecting an inferno inside.

Alvarez: “Flight Path” Skins

Operator Skins, Battle Pass and BlackCell, HVT, Page 9

Clad in fighter pilot combat gear with front pouches, a comms radio and large helmet with reflective visor and purple accents, Alvarez sports a rust and black BlackCell variant with animated flames scorching across her helmet visor.

Nazir: “Slick Style” Skin

Operator Skin, Battle Pass, Page 11

Clad for rappelling maneuvers in a swift and sleek manner, Nazir goes with a combat jacket and decides on red gloves, matching crimson tactical joggers, and lower torso buckles.

Stone: “Zip Tie” Skins

Operator Skins, Battle Pass and BlackCell, HVT, Page 12

Stone changes his usual combat plans and aims to take prisoners as his deep gray combat fatigues and camo pouches that also come with a set of zip ties. Under his hood, Stone wears a set of cyclopean vision goggles. His BlackCell variant switches up the outfit to black, and the augmentations to glowing orange.

Rossi: “Mean Streets” Skin

Operator Skin, Battle Pass, Page 13

Channeling a more dapper style from a bygone era, Rossi’s hair is slicked back with a cowlick, a neck scarf, shirt and braces, and suit trousers, with room to pack a pistol and comms radio.

Niran: “Big Slick” Skin

Operator Skin, Battle Pass, Page 14

While pinstripe pants and a biker’s jacket might not work on some Operators, Niran pulls off the look with badass aplomb, including sporty shades with tactical side shields.

Season 01: Battle Pass Base Weapons

Perhaps the two most important Battle Pass Pages are the ones containing a new Base Weapon. All players can access these for free (as always) at Season 01 Launch.

Saug Submachine Gun

Battle Pass, HVT, Page 3

Levels: 39

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 36

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers 3).

Military Camos: 21 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Special Camos: 6 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Mastery Camos: 12 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Fully automatic submachine gun. Excellent mobility and good handling. Great rate of fire. High recoil.

Pepper your enemies with a hailstorm of lead using this rapid-fire SMG that’s perfect for breaching and clearing small spaces. Pull down when aiming down sights to counter the Saug’s recoil, or better yet, improve the weapon’s already great hip-fire capabilities with the appropriate attachments, including the Tactical Laser for a killer combo of mobility and accuracy via Tactical Stance. Or go all out on hip-fire with the Akimbo Saug Stock for unmatched SMG firepower.

Krig C Assault Rifle

Battle Pass, HVT, Page 6

Levels: 43

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers 3).

Military Camos: 21 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Special Camos: 6 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Mastery Camos: 12 (MP, ZM, WZ)

Full-auto assault rifle. High damage and average handling. Recoil pattern starts very controllable before ramping up.

For a hard-hitting, versatile Assault Rifle that performs well across multiple ranges, look no further than the Krig C. The weapon inflicts moderate damage across the whole body with a four-shot elimination within its effective range, three when accounting for headshots. Recoil control becomes shakier through sustained fire, so burst fire to retain accuracy or consider attachments offering improved control to help counter the ramped-up movement.

New Weapon Blueprints

With 30 Weapon Blueprints to earn across the Season 01 Battle Pass and BlackCell, let’s first check out the armaments with a single, unique Blueprint design:

“Thorn” Tanto .22 Submachine Gun, Instant Reward

“Turmoil” ASG-89 Shotgun, Page 1

“Idle Hands” XMG Light Machine Gun, Page 2

“Batter Up” Melee Baseball Bat, Page 4

“Tattered” AK-74 Assault Rifle, Page 4

“Tip the Scales” Goblin Mk 2 Assault Rifle, Page 5

“Omertà” Grekova Pistol, Page 6

“Eviscerator” Melee Knife, Page 7.

“Forced Retreat” SVD Sniper Rifle, Page 8.

“Tide Turner” GS45 Pistol, Page 8.

“Strained” PP-919 Submachine Gun, Page 9.

“Psycho Snake” Model L Assault Rifle, Page 10.

“Coroner” GPR 91 Assault Rifle, Page 11.

“Butcher’s Friend” Melee Knife, Page 12 (not shown).

“Liar’s Gambit” C9 Submachine Gun, Page 12.

“Reconciliation” AEK-973 Marksman Rifle, Page 13.

“Crack Shot” LW3A1 Frostline Sniper Rifle, Page 13.

Now let’s focus on all the HVT Weapon Blueprints that have molten BlackCell variants. Note that all BlackCell variants are Animated with Magma Tracers and Molten Death FX.

“Boiling Point” Goblin Mk2 Assault Rifle, BlackCell Instant Reward. Mastercraft, Animated, with Magma Tracers and Molten Death FX.

“Wild Mannered” and “Wild Mannered BlackCell” XM4 Assault Rifle, HVT, Page 1.

“Boomslang” and “Boomslang BlackCell” Marine SP Shotgun, HVT, Page 5.

“Furious” and “Furious BlackCell” Tsarkov 7.62 Marksman Rifle, HVT, Page 8.

“Hither Slither” and “Hither Slither BlackCell” GPMG-7 Light Machine Gun, HVT, Page 10.

Animated “Salutations” (with Red & White Tracers) and “Salutations BlackCell” Saug Submachine Gun, HVT, Page 11.

Animated, Reactive “Bad Beat” with Violet Darkness Tracers and Animted, Reactive “Bad Beat BlackCell” with Violet Heat Tracers and Violet Molten Death FX Krig C Assault Rifle, HVT, Page 14.

New Equipment Skins

Black Ops 6 introduces a larger variety of Equipment Skins than ever before, which—once you’ve earned the item—you access and equip in the Loadout menu. Here’s what to expect:

“Superboom” Frag Grenade Skin (Lethal), Battle Pass Instant Reward (shown)

“La Petite” Concussion Grenade Skin (Tactical), Page 3 (shown)

“Clamped View” Reticle (Optic Attachment), Page 4

“Inside Shot” Reticle (Optic Attachment), Page 6

“12 Gauge Dragon’s Breath” (Fire Mod Attachment), Page 7 (shown)

“Snake Charmer” RC-XD (Scorestreak), Page 9

“Bracketed” Reticle (Optic Attachment), Page 10

“Viperfire” Sentry Turret Skin (Scorestreak), Page 10 (shown)

New Emotes, Finishing Moves, and Sprays

Equipped in the “Customize” Menu of your Barracks, there’s a selection of new Emotes, Finishing Moves and Sprays to bring your personal flavor to the fight. Showcase these rewards during matches or (with Emotes) during the Winners’ Circle. Here’s what to expect:

“Who’s Laughing Now” Finishing Move (with Hyena Companion), BC IR

“Headache” Finishing Move, Page 2

“Hit Run Hitman” Finishing Move, Page 9

“Good Point” Finishing Move, Page 14

“Sore Throat” Emote, Page 7

“I Oughta!” Emote, Page 9

“Move Set” Emote, Page 14

“Royal Rage” Spray, Page 1 (shown)

“Sliced” Spray, Page 6

“To A Flame” Spray, Page 8 (shown)

“Grim Shadow” Spray, Page 11 (shown)

“Spinal Rat” Spray, Page 12 (shown)

Additional Battle Pass Content

The Black Ops 6 Battle Pass offers a wealth of content, including item highlights (shown above) from the following additional categories:

• COD Points
• Weapon Charms (example shown above)
• Weapon Large Decals (example shown above)
• Weapon Stickers (example shown above)
• GobbleGums (example shown above, 13 total, various rarities and powers)
• Finishing Moves
• Emblems (example shown above)
• Calling Cards (some Animated)
• Loading Screens
• Clan Tags (BlackCell only)
• Consumable 2XP & 2WXP Tokens

Season 01 Battle Pass Weapon Blueprints Tracker
To ascertain which weapons the Battle Pass gives you earnable Blueprints for, here’s a table listing every Season 01 Battle Pass Weapon Blueprint. Note that when you unlock a Weapon Blueprint, it becomes permanently unlocked during Prestige leveling.

ASSAULT RIFLES

Type Blueprint Name BlackCell Page

XM4 “Wild Mannered” Yes 1

AK-74 “Tattered” No 4

GPR 91 “Coroner” No 11

Model L “Psycho Snake” No 10

Goblin Mk2 “Boiling Point” Yes BC IR

Goblin Mk2 “Tip the Scales” No 5

Krig C “Bad Beat” Yes 14

SUBMACHINE GUNS

C9 “Liar’s Gambit” No 12

Tanto .22 “Thorn” No BP IR

PP-919 “Strained” No 9

Saug “Salutations” Yes 11

SHOTGUNS

Marine SP “Boomslang” Yes 5

ASG-89 “Turmoil” No 1

LIGHT MACHINE GUNS

XMG “Idle Hands” No 2

GPMG-7 “Hither Slither” Yes 10

MARKSMAN RIFLES

Tsarkov 7.62 “Furious” Yes 8

AKE-973 “Reconciliation” No 13

SNIPER RIFLES

LW3A1 Frostline “Crack Shot” No 13

SVD “Forced Retreat” No 8

PISTOLS

Grekova “Omertà” No 6

GS45 “Tide Turner” No 8

MELEE

Knife “Butcher’s Friend No 12

Knife “Eviscerator” No 7

Baseball Bat “Batter Up” No 4

Battle Pass Completion Page: Rewards

Complete all the Battle Pass Pages and you’re automatically rewarded with a final Completion Page filled with exciting content. This includes the following:

• 200 COD Points
• “Wonderbar!” Ultra GobbleGum
• “Season 01” Emblem
• “Crasher” Calling Card
• “Opulent” Ultra Skin with a BlackCell variant awarded to BlackCell Owners.

Sev: “Opulent” Skins

Operator Skins, Battle Pass and BlackCell, HVT, Completion Page

Sev sports a silver and black carapace plate and face mask, leather jacket and shorts, gun garter, and exposed tats. Her BlackCell alter ego’s ink is seared into her skin, glowing with a fiery orange hue.

STORE HIGHLIGHTS: New Ultra, Reactive, and Mastercraft Skins

The Season 01 Announcement Blog detailed some exciting in-store Bundles coming to the game during the Launch Window. Check out this recap along with additional reveals.

Look out for Ultra Skins, Reactives, and Mastercraft Weapon Blueprints across this season’s Bundles.

• Ultra Skins are highly detailed, themed, and often include VFX.
• Reactive Skins and Weapons feature a visual effect that intensifies as you land more eliminations. Finally,
• Mastercraft Weapon Blueprints include custom animations, unique weapon inspects, and much more.

We are excited to announce the all-new “Locked Visuals” Feature exclusive to Mastercrafts. Now players can change Barrel, Stock, and other attachments while maintaining the weapon’s signature look.
Tracer Pack: The Replacer
The Replacer voiced by Peter Stormare

Your services are no longer needed; sub in The Replacer and become undeniable! Replace both yourself and your enemies with the “Tracer Pack: The Replacer” Bundle. The Bundle comes with a new Operator sporting two Operator Skins: “The Replacer” and a molten “The Replacer BlackCell*”, along with the “Quick Wit” Animated AS Val and “Ramifications” Animated PU-21 Blueprints, the “Aura +5000” Animated Calling Card, “Many Hats” Animated Emblem, “Replacement Killer” Finishing Move, and a vehicular Weapon Charm.

*BlackCell Owners: For BlackCell Season 01 owners, expect to receive the bonus “The Replacer BlackCell” skin in addition to all the regular bundle content. Note you must have obtained BlackCell prior to purchasing this Bundle; the skin will not be available if you purchase S01 BlackCell after purchasing this bundle.
Competitor CDL Home and Away Operator Bundles

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Rep your favorite pro team just in time for the arrival of Ranked Play and the 2025 Call of Duty®: League™ season.

Look for a variety of CDL Bundles themed around your favorite teams featuring a Home and Away variant of the Competitor Operator alongside other team-themed items like Weapon Camos, Large Decals, Calling Cards, Emblems, and Sprays.
Tracer Pack: Parasite Warrior Ultra Skin

Let the parasite take over with the gruesome and bloody “Host” Ultra Skin for Carver. Wield the infected “Idiopathic” Krig C Assault Rifle and “Exo-Organism” GPMG-7 LMG Weapon Blueprints. Get under your opponent’s skin with the “Parasite Feast” Companion Finishing Move. For a messier finish, deploy the “Flesh Tangle” Equipment Skin for the Zombie favorite Kazamir Device.

Gross out your enemies with the “Pest Control” Emote, “Back Spasm” Animated Calling Card, “Fearwood” Loading Screen, “Caustic Flight” Weapon Sticker, and the “Idle Eyes” Legendary GobbleGum for Zombies.
Tracer Pack: Cascade Failure Reactive

Follow your programming and eliminate the enemy with the cybernetic “Attrition” Skin for Marshall. Shut them down with the Reactive “Kill Switch” C9 SMG and “Feedback Loop” Tsarkov 7.62 Marksman Rifle Blueprints. Up close, dispatch enemies using the “Acro-Badass” Finishing Move.

Lockdown the competition with the “Big Guns” Calling Card, “Fully Jacked” Large Decal, “Brainjacked” Loading Screen, and “Machine Heart” Weapon Charm.
Tracer Pack: Steer Clear

Kick the tires and give ‘em the horns with “The Bull” Skin for Caine, paired with the buck wild “Yeehaw” AK-74 Assault Rifle and “Axel” SVD Sniper Rifle Weapon Blueprints. Charge up close and finish off enemies with a devastating Finishing Move and keep the party going with the “Mecha Bull” Calling Card, “Draw” Emote, “Steer Wrangler” Spray, and “Fire Breather” Animated Emblem.
Tracer Pack: Eternal Hunter Ultra Skin

Hunt the damned with the “Volatile” Ultra Skin for Rossi armed with three Legendary Weapon Blueprints: “Vile Tribute” XM4 Assault Rifle, “Blood Draw” Jackal PDW SMG, and “Severer” ASG-89 Shotgun. Stalk the night with the purple “Hunter’s Mark” Reticle, “Stakeout” Finishing Move, “Bloodstalker” Calling Card, “Family Heirloom” Weapon Charm, and “Moonlit” Emblem.
Tracer Pack: Cash Bandit Reactive

Swap trash for cash as the “Raccoon Goon” Skin for Niran, a mischievous Operator ready to do damage with the “Debt Collector” Reactive Weapon Skin for the all new Sirin 9mm Special Weapon. Make sure you are backed up with the “Vault Security” GPR 91 Assault Rifle Blueprint.

Cash in on your eliminations with the “Cash Flow” Reticle plus the “Disarmed” Finishing Move, “Cash Eater” Large Decal, and “Raccoon Robber” Weapon Charm. To help with the grind, this Bundle also includes a 1-hour Double XP Token.
Tracer Pack: G’Day Bait

Bounce them or bite them with the “Bloke Biter” Ultra Skin for Carver. This shark takes the ocean with him in the form of two Weapon Blueprints: overwhelm the enemy with the “Bloody Water” XMG LMG and race in for the bite with the “Fair Dinkum” KSV SMG.

Share your soft side for the sea with the “It Bites” Emote, the “Mechano-Shark” Weapon Charm, “Aussie Forever” Large Decal, “Making Waves” Spray, and the “Perfection” Calling Card.
Tracer Pack: Kick Some Brass Mastercraft Ultra Skin

Electrocute enemies with the “Chainblade” Mastercraft Melee Blueprint wielded by the steam-powered “Merciless” Skin for Nazir. For ranged combat, eliminate targets with the “Razor Burn” XM4 Assault Rifle and “Riptear” Tanto .22 SMG Blueprints. Steam the punk out of them with the “Akimbo Assassin” Finishing Move.

Activate the “Show Off” Emote in the Winner’s Circle and equip the “Gearcrest” Emblem, “Synchsight” Reticle, and “Universal” Weapon Charm.
Plus, GobbleGum Packs and More!

This is just a preview of the new content arriving in the Season 01 Store! Also keep an eye out for GobbleGum Packs, a new Store item that – once purchased – provides a collection of delicious and powerful single-use GobbleGums to consume during your future Zombies deployments.

Other Bundles on the way include those predominantly featuring Weapon Blueprints; which include Hell’s Cleaner (with blueprints for the Power Drill and GPMG-7), Death Rattle (with a blueprint for the XMG), and Doom and Boom (with blueprints for the Cigma 2B, PU-21, and ARC-XD).
Upgrade to Black Ops 6 Today!

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15 Years of Veteran Impact

Meet Marc Goldsmith, Dr. Avon Cornelius II, and Rebecca Parra Trejo. They are three of the 140,000 veterans placed into high-quality jobs through the Call of Duty Endowment in the U.S. and U.K.

Today, November 11th, the Endowment celebrates its 15-year anniversary, and also commemorates Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in the U.K. All month long, we’re recognizing the milestones we have been able to achieve for veterans and their families, and celebrating the Call of Duty community and partners who make it possible.

Endowment Anniversary Bundle & Timer

Today, equip the Call of Duty Endowment Anniversary Bundle to celebrate 15 years of placing U.S. and U.K. veterans into high-quality jobs. Starting today, November 11th at 9AM PT, upon logging in players will automatically receive the free Anniversary Bundle in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 and on November 14th at 9AM PT in Season 1 of Call of Duty: WarzoneTM*. The Bundle includes:

• “Veteran Impact x 15” Animated Emblem
• “Count Off” Sticker
• “Strong Salutes” Animated Calling Card

*This login event expires on December 31st, 2024.

Also, in Call of Duty: Warzone, you may have noticed our in-game timer, recognizing the Endowment’s 15-year anniversary. We hope you’re enjoying celebrating the community’s impact for veterans as much as we are!

Endeavour Through Darkness For Military Veterans

The Endowment’s first-ever apparel collection is available! Purchase ThruDark x Endowment hoodies, t-shirts, and caps, and a percentage of proceeds going towards the Endowment. Every purchase comes with a free code to the Call of Duty Endowment ( C.O.D.E.) Endeavour: Tracer Pack while supplies last.

Check out the exclusive collection at http://www.thrudark.com/CODE.

Pilot In-Store Donation Campaign

Looking for more ways to support veterans this month? From now until November 30th, 2024, guests at any participating Pilot Flying J travel center can choose to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar, and all roundup proceeds will be directly donated to the Call of Duty Endowment.**

Following the $4 million in donations and over 7,000 successful veteran placements since 2019, Pilot’s goal is to help make a lasting difference for more than 1,600 service members and their families by placing them into high-quality jobs. Pilot will jump-start the roundup campaign with a $100,000 donation to the Endowment.

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Wreak Havoc and Go Renegade: Black Ops Season 01 is Here!
Season 01 Overview: Influence and Control
Following the events of the Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 Campaign, Sevati “Sev” Dumas brings home a deal to take down the remaining Pantheon rats.

It is a deal of necessity.

Using her connections to the notorious Avalon crime families, Sev has brokered an uneasy alliance between the Rogue team and the French Syndicate. The Rogue team needs gear, weapons, and intel on the remaining Pantheon members. The French Syndicate wants their rival Luttazzi faction eliminated, and any Crimson One forces driven out of Avalon. An uneasy alliance is struck.

“Time to get dirty.”

Meanwhile, somewhere in the Nevada desert....

Away from the operations in and around Area 99, Rogue Black Ops prepare to hold up their side of the bargain.

Planning is already under way to take down the Luttazzi in a series of targeted attacks, striking where it hurts them the most: Their wallet (a daring destructive raid into a money-laundering vault), and their pride (a Luttazzi-owned art gallery).

This is where you come in…

Prepare for a vast amount of free and premium content when Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 01 goes live on Thursday, November 14 beginning at 9AM PT.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: Season 01

MULTIPLAYER AND ZOMBIES CONTENT SUMMARY

Five Maps and One Variant: Three brand-new maps arrive at the start of Season 01; explore Hideout, a medium-sized training site featuring signature Black Ops design; battle through Extraction, the medium-sized Avalon Heliport built for a variety of playstyles; and watch those valuables as you careen through Heirloom, a compact-sized fine art museum built for fast-paced action. Expect another new map, plus the return of Hacienda and a festive-themed Nuketown later in the Season.

Two Modes, More at Mid-Season: Secure the gold and guard your stash in the brand-new Ransack Mode, Props to Treyarch for including a fan-favorite Party Mode and get ready for festive Limited Time Modes at Mid-Season and beyond. Plus, the definitive Multiplayer Ranked Play arrives soon after Launch with plenty of rewards, innovations, and updates.

Additional Content: Enhance your tactical planning with a new Perk and Scorestreak at Launch, plus another new Perk and Wildcard in the Mid-Season update, all coming to Multiplayer.

Zombies Teaser: Expect a full reveal of all Zombies content just prior to the early December content drop. Read on for details on the new Directed Mode for Liberty Falls and Terminus, confirmation of new loadout content, and the first look at the ominous Citadelle des Morts, as Zombies goes medieval at Mid-Season!

Multiplayer Maps
Hideout (Launch)
Brand-new Core 6v6, Medium-Sized

Sharpen your combat skills in this mid-sized Multiplayer map featuring an extensive training site including target practice, an obstacle course, and a lifelike recreation of a vault and security room to help plan for the next mission to hit the Luttazzi crime family. Master Omnimovement in the training area and bus depot or climb up to the center bridge to cover both locations from a powerful vantage point.

The vault and blueprints buildings offer intense, multi-level indoor combat while the armory and open bus set the stage to ambush passing enemies. Whether you’re weaving between cover on the ground or mantling up onto one of many vantage points, this map offers the tools you need to perfect your training in the field.

Heirloom (Launch)
Brand-new, Strike, 2v2/6v6, Small-Sized

Crash a private showing of Luttazzi family art to create a diversion for the other Rogue Black Ops team as they execute the real job. Navigate in and around a huge sculptural centerpiece in the main exhibit or branch out into the lobby or a side exhibit for a closer fight. Ambush enemies in the corner cloakroom and light display and — if you can manage to catch a breath — read up on the vibrant history of Avalon’s Post-Expressionism and Minimalist art movements.

Extraction (Launch)
Brand-new Core 6v6, Medium-Sized

All hell has broken loose in the aftermath of a Crimson One ambush when the attack on the Luttazzis goes sideways. The burning rubble of a downed helicopter and a dead pilot signal an attack on the Avalon Heliport, a typically peaceful tourist destination where clients can book sky high views of Avalon’s breathtaking landscape. Trade long-range shots across the helipad — watch your head around those spinning rotors — or duke it out in the main lobby and warehouse.

For a prime view of the action, nothing rivals the height provided by the air traffic control tower. For a more discreet attack, get under the landing deck and fight in close quarters right up against the water and along the loading docks. Whatever your playstyle, this map offers multiple routes to extracting certain victory.

Hacienda (Mid-Season)
Remaster, Core 6v6, Medium-Sized

Last seen in Black Ops 4, the iconic competitive map returns, sending Operators back to the infamous vineyard estate. Battle within the open-air, two-story mansion with surrounding views of the pristine courtyard below. From the grand foyer past the lion statue, head toward the showroom garage or move out to the garden to keep the fight outside. On the other end of the estate, marvel at the built-in aquarium above the vault.

Hacienda’s grounds are as idyllic as its luxurious interior, complete with a boathouse and swimming area alongside an extended outdoor patio to the north and the wine shed and vineyard in the south. Long-ranged sightlines abound, but plentiful architectural elements provide the means to get up close for the elimination.

Racket (Mid-Season)
Brand-new, Strike, 2v2/6v6, Small-Sized

Time to crack into the heart of the Luttazzi money laundering operation and hit them where it really hurts. Breach the premises in this small-sized underground bank vault, a line of broken tiles marking the path of the center bulldozer placed before the vault of golden bars. Defaced pieces of art and the crossed-out emblem of the Luttazzi family indicate not just greed but malicious intent. In combat, however, leave that all to the side — keep your senses sharp and your head on a swivel while navigating the map’s many tight corners and enclosed spaces.

Nuketown Holiday (Mid-Season)
Variant, Core 6v6, Small-Sized

Once Season 01 Reloaded launches and Call of Duty gets festive at the end of the year, expect a variety of gifts in the days leading up to CODMAS, including a Holiday-themed Nuketown map! Treyarch will also be adding a little something to the original Nuketown map with this update... and maybe even to the Warhead Strike map, too.
Multiplayer Modes
A new Mode and a returning fan favorite start the season off with a bang, in the days leading up to a new and enhanced Ranked Play later in the month.
Ransack (Brand-new, Launch)

Ransack sees you looting gold bars from crates dotted around the area of operations on 6v6 maps. Once gathered, secure your loot by bringing it back to your team’s stash. Naturally, this collection needs to be well-guarded, as the enemy team can raid your stash, meaning cohesive tactical planning between looting and defending is the key to victory. Reach the score limit or the time limit with the most gold and your team wins.
Prop Hunt (In-Season)

Prepare for an infamous game of hide-and-seek, as the fan-favorite Black Ops party mode is back! Drop into a Multiplayer map as a Prop or Hunter. Props have one job; after a short period of time to find a hiding spot, you need to blend into the landscape as a random scenic object, but with the ability to move… and uncontrollably whistle every 30 seconds. Just wait out the clock, and don’t attract the attention of any Hunters, or the jig is up!

Drop identical decoys to fool your foes, change shape to a different piece of scenery, or lob a Stun Grenade at the feet of a Hunter if your cover is about to be blown. Meanwhile, the Hunters are here to scrutinize the map for anything that looks out of place… or whistles… and then shoot it!
Limited Time Modes (Mid-Season)
Expect additional and festive Limited Time Modes to continue into the Holiday Season, with a full reveal at Season 01 Reloaded.
Additional Loadout Content

Enhance your tactical planning with two new Perks, a new Wildcard, and Scorestreak, all coming to Multiplayer throughout Season 01.
New Perks
Perk: Shadow (Launch)

Perk Slot: 2

Type: Strategist

Undetectable to enemy traps and mines.

Perk: Shrapnel Radar (Mid-Season)

Perk Slot: 3

Type: Recon

Dealing blast damage to enemies will reveal them on your minimap. This includes any enemies affected by your area-of-effect Tacticals, Lethals, and Field Upgrades.

Scorestreak/Support: Hand Cannon (MP, ZM, Launch)

Type: Lethal

Score: 900

Mastery Badges: Yes

Powerful large caliber handgun with high bullet damage and penetration.

This mid-level Scorestreak, last seen in Black Ops Cold War, allows players to equip a massively powerful handgun for a finite amount of time. Though it has a slow rate of fire and limited ammunition, it makes up for this with good handling, improved hip fire accuracy with faster hip-fire shooting speed, and the biggest bonus of all; high-penetration shots that can one-shot enemies.

Wildcard: High Roller (Mid-Season)

When equipped, this allows the player to have a fourth Scorestreak to earn toward during Core 6v6 Multiplayer matches. Might we suggest pairing it with the Hand Cannon?
Black Ops 6 Ranked Play (Launch Window)
The definitive Ranked Play experience that Treyarch has been building toward since Call of Duty: Vanguard – and throughout the lifespan of Modern Warfare® II and Modern Warfare III – is coming to Season 01, starting on November 21. Expect a full rules breakdown in the Black Ops 6 Patch Notes closer to Ranked Play launch.
Overview and Features

The core tenets of Ranked Play remain the same: You’re here to play competitive Multiplayer matches using the same settings, maps, modes, and weapon restrictions as the Call of Duty® League™. Black Ops 6 Ranked Play comes with several streamlined features, innovations, and updates:

Update: Ranked Play Access: To ensure that all Ranked Players have Multiplayer experience before jumping into Ranked Play, all players must earn 50 Wins in Matchmade Multiplayer games to unlock access to Black Ops 6 Ranked Play. Wins earned before the start of Season 01 count towards unlocking the mode, so players who’ve already reached 50 wins will be set when Ranked Play goes live on November 21. The rest of you – get those wins! Note that the previous Level 55 requirement used in Modern Warfare III Ranked Play has been removed.

Updated Rank: The 1-50 Rank and Skill Division system seen in previous versions of Ranked Play has been combined to focus on what matters most in Black Ops 6 Ranked Play: Skill. In Black Ops 6, your Rank represents what was previously your Skill Division and Tier. Earn SR and progress through 8 Ranks: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Crimson, Iridescent, and Top 250. The Progressive Rank and Victory Stars system seen in previous Ranked Play installments has been removed to streamline the experience and focus on skill.

SR (Skill Rating): Progress through Ranks by earning SR by winning Ranked Play matches. SR is awarded after each Ranked Play win and the amount earned is determined by the player’s distance away from their projected Rank, their match performance, and the margin of victory. SR is deducted after losses.

New Feature: Map & Mode Veto: Before each Ranked match, 3 map and mode combinations are presented in the Lobby and Ranked Play teams can independently vote to veto one of the presented options. This gives players some control over what they play in Ranked Play and gives players and teams an opportunity to veto map and mode combinations they might not be as proficient at or otherwise want to avoid. After both teams make their veto pick, the remaining option is selected. If both teams veto the same option, the match’s map/mode will be randomly selected out of the two non-vetoed options.

New Feature: Forfeit: Vote with your team to end a match early if your team is getting blown out, or you’ve lost a teammate. All teammates must vote for the Forfeit for it to pass and end the match. Forfeited matches count as a standard loss and do not result in SR penalties or suspensions. Forfeit becomes available in the Options Menu at a designated point in each mode:

• Hardpoint: Winning Team reaches 100 Points
• Control: After 1st Round

Search & Destroy: After 3rd Round

Update: Party Skill Restriction: Full Parties of four can now play together in Ranked Play regardless of their individual Ranks. However, Skill Matchmaking will be based on the highest Rank in the Party. Party Skill Restrictions still apply to parties made up of two or three players.

Update: Seasonal Setback: The End-of-Season SR Setback has been adjusted in Black Ops 6 Ranked Play to reduce the impact felt by players early in their Rank journey. Every new season, your Rank may be reset based on where you ended the previous season, as follows:

• Bronze or Silver Ranked players are not impacted by the Seasonal setback and will be able to pick up where they ended each Season with no SR deduction.
• Gold or Platinum players will start the next Season in Tier I of Gold or Platinum respectively.
• Diamond and above players will start the next Season at Diamond I.

Update: Loss Forgiveness: No matter what your Rank, each player’s first loss of the day will be forgiven and not deduct SR. This does not stack. Additionally, the 3 games of Loss Forgiveness that are granted when you’re promoted to a new Rank or at the start of the season now only count down after Losses.

• Ranked Play rewards: Ranked Play features a variety of exclusive rewards players can earn to show off their skill and engagement with the mode: Rank Skins: Reach Gold Rank or higher and you’ll earn a Home (Rogue Black Ops) and Away (Crimson One) set of Ranked Skins to showcase your skill, available on the “Competitor” Operator. In Black Ops 6 Ranked Play, these are awarded the moment you’re promoted into the Rank instead of at the end of the Season -- except for the Top 250 Skin, which is only awarded to players who finish a Season in the Top 250 when it concludes.
• Win Challenges: Reach Career Win milestones over the course of your Ranked Play career to earn rewards that include the “Ranked Competitor” Skin, Knife Blueprint, a Frag Grenade Skin, a Gunscreen that tracks your Career Ranked Play wins, and more. These can be completed across multiple seasons.
• Top 250 Champion and World Champion Skins (#1 Overall): Every season, finishing first on the Top 250 Black Ops 6 Ranked Play leaderboard now comes with the ultimate bragging rights; an exclusive Skin only awarded to players who accomplish this near-impossible feat! Arguably the most exclusive Operator skins in all of Call of Duty, the Home and Away versions of the “World Champion Competitor” Skin features a fiery skull-headed Operator resplendent with a glowing crown, while those finishing in the Top 250 earn the elite “Top 250 Champion” Operator Skins (Home and Away versions). Ready to compete for the most exclusive Skin in the game?

Seasonal Rewards: Each Ranked Play Season will introduce new Rank Rewards and Win Challenge Rewards to earn. These are only available to be earned during that specific Season. Like the Rank Skins, Seasonal Rank Rewards are awarded as soon as the player is promoted into each Rank instead of at the end of the Season.

New Feature: Weapon Builds: Any Global Weapon Build you create in Ranked Play can easily be used across Loadouts in Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone – just like any other Weapon Build in Black Ops 6. Conversely, you can bring any Builds you’ve created outside Ranked Play into Ranked (restrictions permitting).
Zombies: Season 01 Content Teaser

Note: Full Zombies Reveal at Mid-Season! Directed Mode and the Hand Cannon come to Zombies at Season 01 Launch, with an all-new map and more new content coming later in the Season. While the following teaser announcements are mostly redacted, expect much of the Season 01 Reloaded Blog post to focus on Zombies, providing a detailed (and mostly spoiler-free) deep dive, including information on the forthcoming content, which includes a Zombies-focused Event and limited-time Modes.
Directed Mode: Liberty Falls and Terminus (Launch)

For those players wanting to witness the Zombies story with a guided experience to complete the objectives of the Main Quests in Liberty Falls and Terminus, Directed Mode is for you. Whether you’re uncovering the horrific human experiments on Terminus Island instigated by Dr. Modi or assembling the LTG for the mysterious Dr. Panos in Liberty Falls, start a “Directed” match with all objectives marked and a maximum round cap of 15. Note that all Side Quests and S.A.M. Trials are disabled in Directed Mode to ensure players can focus solely on the narrative.
Undead Terror Comes to Avalon: Citadelle des Morts (Mid-Season)

After the shocking revelations at the culmination of the Terminus Main Quest, Weaver, Maya, Carver, and Grey follow the uncovered clues to Europe, and discover an abandoned castle – a “citadel of the dead” if you will – that offers up a host of [[REDACTED]], ghoulish horrors [[REDACTED]], medieval village [[REDACTED]] with hidden [[REDACTED]] abound!
Fully Equipped and Fearsome Foes (In-Season)

Expect a sizeable amount of additional content to aid you across all three Zombies maps. Confirmed to come throughout Season 01 are:

• An additional Perk-A-Cola (with six new Augments to unlock), also newly stocked at Der Wunderfizz machines in Liberty Falls and Terminus.
• An additional Field Upgrade (with six new Augments to unlock).
• An additional Ammo Mod (also with six new Augments to unlock).
• 18 New Augments (nine Major, nine Minor, see above) to research.
• Three new delicious flavors of GobbleGums!
• The Hand Cannon, a new craftable Support weapon.
• New Wonder Weapons. Weapons? Yes, weapons.
• A new Enemy Type, said to stalk the dark halls of the foreboding, ruinous keep in Citadelle des Morts.

Expect much more detail in the forthcoming Season 01: Reloaded Blog, coming in early December. Players can expect varying timing for upcoming Zombies content, as some content may drop at seasonal launches and/or in-season.

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Call of Duty: Warzone: Season 01 Content

CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE SUMMARY

Area 99: New Resurgence Map: Enter the unrelenting heat of the Nevada desert and explore Area 99, a top-secret Weapons Station and where Nuketowns were built and shipped to testing sites. Mothballed for decades, this is re-opened to all Operators at Season 01 launch! Then drop into Urzikstan at launch and Rebirth Island shortly after, both fully integrated with Black Ops 6 innovations.

Modes and Features: Get situated with Resurgence, Battle Royale, and Plunder Playlists to start with, followed by Battle Royale Ranked Play and a variety of new Limited Time Modes as the Season progresses.

Full Black Ops 6 Integrated: Drop into the fray using the Black Ops 6 Loadout System, with a new Dedicated Melee, three Perks, and a Wildcard. Bring over your Global Weapon Builds, access a more streamlined Gunsmith, and pick from any Modern Warfare II, Modern Warfare III, or Black Ops 6 weapon you’ve acquired; over 170 armaments!

Perks a-Plenty: The “Pick-3” Perk System allows three active Perks at the start of the match, up to six more to find in-game (including the loot-only Irradiated and Shrouded), and the infamous Specialist Perk Package is confirmed!

In-Game Innovations: From Omnimovement to using Emotes and Sprays, as well as a return to a streamlined inventory, and an impressively vast Progression, Prestige, and Challenge system from Black Ops 6, Call of Duty: Warzone is hotter than an Area 99 reactor leak.
User Interface Update: A Fully Integrated Experience

Before you even drop into a match, expect a much-anticipated UI update for Call of Duty: Warzone. When Season 01 begins, the UI will enter its fully realized state. Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone will continue to be the primary Game Tiles on the Home tab and players will be able to instantly access both Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone for a faster, more direct path to gameplay.

The Store tab will now direct all players to the full Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone in-game stores based on what you have installed.

A Battle Pass tab will be introduced in Season 01 with similar functionality as the Store tab, directing players to the full Battle Pass within Black Ops 6 or Call of Duty: Warzone.

With the Season 01 update, Call of Duty: Warzone will also have its own individual user interface with improvements similar to the Black Ops 6 UI.
New Resurgence Map: Area 99
Season 01 brings an incredible, brand-new Call of Duty: Warzone Map into the fray, inspired by the relentless and rapid gameplay of the Multiplayer Map Nuketown.

Set against the unrelenting heat of the Nevada desert, Area 99 – or more specifically, the Echo Ridge Weapons Station – was a top-secret government site constructed in the 1950s, concealed from the public just miles away from the original Nuketown testing site. Designed to push the bounds of radiation testing and cement American dominance, the entire region was subsequently abandoned after an unfortunate reactor leak, and the project erased by the government.

Welcome to Season 01 Call of Duty: Warzone and Area 99.

Expect the gameplay to be just as fast and tactical as you weave through a blistering desert environment, with main roadways to traverse either on foot or via vehicles, and locations also linked via open, sand-filled trenches, pipework, and wiring. This all takes place around a central “bullseye” Reactor. Expect that to be the hottest drop, along with a huge crane still hoisting an entire Nuketown house in the Loading Bay point of interest.
Points of Interest: An Updated Sightseeing Tour

It’s important to discover the varying points of interest to gain full tactical advantage over your opponents, from the eerie Mannequin Assembly plant to the remains of nuclear radiation testing above an underground Bunker, not to mention a sprawling Factory and Loading Bay where fully assembled Nuketown dwellings were once constructed.
Mannequin Assembly

This large-scale mannequin plant dominates the northern part of the map. The plant has been overproducing mannequins unsupervised for years since the facility was abandoned due to a nuclear reactor leak, leading to disturbingly large piles of mannequin parts. Thousands of torsos, heads, and arms are strewn everywhere, as the decades of extreme heat and encroaching sand cover the exterior cargo bays with plastic body parts and dune piles.

The interior of the connecting assembly buildings is a dilapidated maze, featuring giant molding vats, a mold preparation system, conveyor belts, a large assembly chamber with rusting, automated robot arms frozen in time, a hydraulic press that’s seemingly operational, and the pervading stench of melting plastic.
Test Site

Explore the surface-testing viewing station location and the connected mainframe war room beneath the sands. Up top, you can easily spot this area due to the helipad, and what was once a live-fire test site with containers, rusting buses, and a central trench. Before being abandoned, it appears the military were testing nuclear radiation as a potentially world-changing weapon…
Bunker

Delve a little deeper, via either bunker entrance or the metal trapdoors, and you’ll reach the command bunker where the lead scientists and generals met to discuss their next operations. Areas to explore include a large armory, loading docks for highly combustible ordnance, a War Room with annotated plans to uncover, and the Mainframe where weapon system testing was recorded via cutting edge tape technology.
Reactor

The pride and future of nuclear power and dominance was performing well and providing the main source of power for the entire Weapons Station, until a catastrophic failure occurred back in 1962, and the entire place was rapidly abandoned. Now frozen in time, the main reactor tower– which was cracked open and has been slowly leaking for the past 30 years – acts as a bullseye for Operators dropping into the action. It features more vertical gameplay both inside and out, with ascenders and gantry steps providing access in and out of the core chamber, adjacent computer banks, and curved corridors leading to the Turbines room and Hydro Pumps.

Spread out to the connected radial buildings around the tower as they provide more cover opportunities. This includes Research Station 02, a mechanical bay and motor pool, Research Station 01, a thermal energy storage bay, general storage building, and a gas station, and two concentric circular routes complete with rusting vehicles, crates and other dilapidated machinery.
Cooling Towers

Between the Reactor and the Mannequin Assembly plant are a trio of cooling towers, abandoned to the elements decades ago and gradually disintegrating away in the blistering and inclement weather.
Warehouse (Factory)

Scour the southern part of Area 99 for a uniquely Black Ops location. This isn’t a normal factory, but a unique construction zone where all the basic elements of a Nuketown house – from the walls, interior decoration, and even the infamous red sign – are built, ready for shipping to other possible Nuketown sites being constructed in the Nevada deserts to be blown up in the name of scientific advancement.

The construction begins within the red-and-white factory structure – known as “Warehouse” – where raw materials were delivered, house components were constructed and ferried via giant ceiling conveyors to a main shop floor where entire Nuketown houses where prefabricated and moved in their entirety to the transportation gate.
Manufacturing (Factory)

Don’t forget to explore the teal-colored factory building – known as “Manufacturing” – as there’s a rooftop conference room, lockers and worker kitchens as well as the huge house-building bays.

The main reason to explore here is a giant bay where the sections of Nuketown houses are pieced together. Roam the long conveyor belt halls, marveling at the sections of walls, home appliances, furnishings, and signage that still sit, waiting for assembly. Come for the Nuketown history and stay for the parkour opportunities and exploration within the large conveyor belts, shipping warehouses, and factory floor corridors.
Loading Bay

The Echo Ridge shipping yard is dominated by a single, gigantic crane structure – and likely power position – that sits above the main loading dock. Big rigs with flatbeds would arrive here, receive entire housing units or other scenic items, and transportation from the site would begin. Close by is a receiving warehouse, but the main attraction is an entire, finished house still fully suspended from the crane winch, with many traversal points whether you’ve used a parachute or ascenders to get here.
Nuketown Shipping

Further along the eastern side of the map are a collection of Nuketown dwellings, some with the remains of their flatbeds and big rig cabins still visible and rusting away in the sweltering sun. These were abandoned mid-transport when the nuclear leak occurred, and the decades of neglect have taken a toll on the buildings and vehicles alike. This is now a boneyard of half-buried homes, slowly consumed by the creeping sand.
Pods

The latest in retro-futuristic pod housing served the community of workers who kept Echo Ridge Weapons Station functioning, and a quartet of brightly colored housing units are still standing today, though in various stages of decrepitude. Each pod features a central pillar (and elevator) with branched living, kitchen, and dwelling chambers cantilevered out from this central column.

Now left to the wastes for nearly 30 years, the peeling walls, half-destroyed roofs and windows, still hold faded memories, though Operators may find long-range sniping opportunities as well as close-quarter room clearance duties if they explore the pods and the stepped exterior pathways. The only survivors are the desert scrub, cholla cacti, and Joshua trees.

Drop into this Resurgence Map at launch.
Season 01: Returning Maps
Accompanying Area 99 throughout Season 01 are two massive returning play-spaces, each integrated into the Black Ops 6 Global Systems featuring full Omnimovement, Gameplay Updates, Weapons, Operators, and other updates including Progression and Prestiging and an in-depth Weapon Camo mastery grind. Welcome back to Urzikstan and Rebirth Island!
Urzikstan (Launch)

The scene of what is shaping up to be a ferocious Ranked Play Battle Royale at Mid-Season, the Urzikstan “big map” is the first of two returning, large-scale locations you can drop into at the launch of Season 01. As development work to integrate Omnimovement and other Black Ops 6 innovations was highly involved, this version of Urzikstan is the one you remember from the earlier seasons of Modern Warfare III, with an intact Popov Power plant, and prior to bunker access, and the construction of the Atlas Superstore at Al-Sada Village.
Rebirth Island (Launch Window)

The infamous prison island continues to be in the playlist rotation, with the focus on Resurgence Modes now with the added tactical chaos of Omnimovement integration, and a host of Black Ops 6 weaponry, Killstreaks, and more! Squad up, drop in, and survive at the start of Season 01.
Returning Modes and Features
Season 01 starts with offering three familiar game modes, with additional, seasonal, and limited-time modes appearing as the season progresses. As you get used to the plethora of gameplay changes and enhancements, new weapons and gameplay systems, drop into one of the following:
Battle Royale (Urzikstan, Launch)
(120 Players)

This is similar to the mode players experienced during Modern Warfare III, you’re here to triumph over enemies (or enemy teams) and finish as the sole survivor or squad. This time, however, all Operators drop in with Omnimovement options as well as the full complement of Black Ops 6 weaponry to earn and use.
Resurgence (Area 99/Rebirth Island, Launch)
Solos/Duos/Trios/Quads (44,44,45,44 Players)

A mode familiar to many, but difficult to conquer, you’re here to survive and redeploy fallen teammates as well as scoring by dispatching enemies, equipment, opening crates, and completing Contracts to return your Squadmates more rapidly. Drop into the fray on both Rebirth Island and the brand-new Area 99.
Plunder (Urzikstan, Launch Window)
(120 Players)

Players or squads are here for the cash; collecting the highest amount of in-game money as they can to claim victory before the timer runs out. However, the key difference is that players are no longer able to pick up and sell valuables; this is Plunder in its purest form!
Call of Duty: Warzone Ranked Play (Mid-Season)

During Season 01, Ranked Play makes its triumphant return to the big map, bringing Ranked Play to Call of Duty: Warzone earlier in the seasons than ever before. Prove your prowess by outsmarting, out-maneuvering, and outlasting the opposition and earn exclusive Ranked Play rewards as you go. Expect further intel on this mode in the Season 01 Reloaded Blog in early December.
New Cinematics: Infill, Exfil, Gulag, Winner’s Circle (Launch)

With a new map comes new methods to infil into the areas of operators, as well as extricating you and your squad after a match. Expect brand-new cinematic sequences, including times when you enter the Gulag on the big map, as well as a more comprehensive Winner’s Circle at the end of every match, showcasing similar information and emotive prowess by the winning Squad, to that on show during Black Ops 6 Multiplayer.
Loadout and Weapons Integrations (Launch, In-Season)
Loadout Overview (with Dedicated Melee)

The Loadout menu has received a tuning, and GUI update to match the streamlined look found in Black Ops 6. You can create up to ten Custom Loadouts, each comprising of:

A Primary Weapon

A Secondary Weapon

A Melee Weapon

Tactical Equipment

Lethal Equipment

Three Perks

A Wildcard
Loadout Notes

• Primary Weapons are divided into Assault Rifles, Battle Rifles (MWII, MWIII only), SMGs, Shotguns, LMGs, Marksman Rifles, Sniper Rifles, and Melee (MWII only).
• Secondary Weapons are divided into Pistols and Launchers.
• Melee Weapons are accessed by holding down your Melee control (Right Thumbstick on Controller).
• Firing Range: Each ranged weapon can be tested in the Firing Range, updated to reflect the new statistics, and access to a Recoil Wall and Moving Target. More intel here.
• Global Weapon Builds: Utilize a weapon build you’ve created and access it across Black Ops 6 Multiplayer and Zombies, as well as Call of Duty: Warzone. More intel on this time-saving innovation – that allows you to make a change to any Build or Blueprint in any game, and it permeates out everywhere the gun is equipped – can be found here.
• Streamlined Gunsmith: All weapons access the same streamlined Gunsmith and Attachments menu available in the Black Ops 6 Multiplayer, detailed in this Blog post. This means four statistical categories (Firepower, Accuracy, Mobility, and Handling), but with Attachments specific to the game in question (Modern Warfare III’s Aftermarket Parts, for example).
• Weapon Separation: Each Weapon Type (Assault Rifles, for example) is separated into a vertical drop-down menu related to the game the weapon first appeared in (MWII, MWIII, BO6), allowing for swift and easy access to any armament.

Weapons Hot: Available Armaments (Launch, In-Season for some BO6 weapons)

Primary Weapons (136)
Weapon Type
MWII
MWIII
BO6
Total
Assault Rifles
15
10
8
33
Battle Rifles
5
5
0
10
SMGs
12
11
7
30
Shotguns
6
4
3
13
LMGs
6
7
3
16
Marksman Rifles
8
5
4
17
Sniper Rifles
7
5
4
16
Primary Melee
1
0
0
1

Secondary Weapons (35)
Weapon Type
MWII
MWIII
BO6
Total
Pistols and Special
8
4
5
17
Launchers
4
3
2
9

Melee Weapons (15)
Weapon Type
MWII
MWIII
BO6
Total
Melees
5
6
4
15

Total Weapons
77
60
40
177

Gear Up (Part 1): Available Tacticals (10) and Lethals (11)

At the start of Season 01, Call of Duty: Warzone comes with a full complement of both Tactical and Lethal Equipment, including the full item list from Black Ops 6 Multiplayer as well as some Equipment that are Black Ops 6 Field Upgrades. Here’s a list of what’s available, and what level you need to reach to unlock each piece of equipment:


Available Tacticals (Launch)

Equipment

Availability

Flashbang

Player Level 6

Concussion

Available Immediately

Smoke Grenade

Player Level 17

Experimental Gas

Player Level 27

Snapshot Grenade

Player Level 11

Shock Charge

Player Level 42

Decoy

Player Level 35

Neurogas

Player Level 48

Stim Shot

Player Level 30

Spy Camera

Player Level 12

Prox Alarm

Player Level 23

Available Lethals (Launch)

Equipment

Availability

Frag

Available Immediately

Sticky Grenade

Player Level 9

Impact Grenade

Player Level 26

Thermobaric

Player Level 21

Molotov Cocktail

Player Level 32

Drill Charge

Player Level 50

C4

Player Level 14

Blast Trap

Player Level 41

Spring Mine

Available Immediately

Throwing Knife

Player Level 36

Combat Axe

Player Level 53
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Gear Up (Part 2): Available Field Upgrades (17) and Killstreaks (12)

In this iteration of Call of Duty: Warzone, expect Field Upgrades and Killstreaks (known as Scorestreaks in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer) to be available in-match, at either a Buy Station or as part of ground loot. The following equipment has been confirmed for Season 01 launch!


Available Field Upgrades (In-Game, Launch)

Equipment

Availability

Munitions Box

Immediately

Heartbeat Sensor

Immediately

Deployable Cover

Immediately

Portable Radar

Immediately

Deployable Buy Stations

Immediately

Decontamination Station

Immediately

Trophy System

Player Level 12

Armor Box

Immediately

Reinforcement Flare

Immediately

Loadout Drop (Buy Station Only)

Immediately

Scrambler

Player Level 18

War Cry

Player Level 35

Balloon Extract (Plunder Mode Only)

Immediately

Utility Box

Immediately

PRB (Portable Redeploy Beacon)

Immediately

Recon Drone

Immediately

PRD (Portable Redeploy Drone)

Immediately

Morphine Injector

Player Level 44

Available Scorestreaks (AKA Killstreaks), (In-Game, Launch)

Equipment

Availability

UAV*

Player Level 15

Counter UAV*

Immediately

Advanced UAV

Player Level 42

Precision Airstrike

Immediately

Bunker Buster

Immediately

Supply UAV

Immediately

Care Package*

Player Level 24

Cluster Strike

Player Level 21

Sentry Turret*

Player Level 12

SAM Turret*

Player Level 33

Foresight

Immediately

Napalm Strike*

Player Level 30

(*Indicates a Scorestreak from Black Ops 6 Multiplayer)

Perks (18) and Wildcards (4)
The “Pick 3” Perk System

The way you utilize Perks in both your Loadout and during matches has been updated to streamline and increase the value of Perks, and it all starts in the Weapons > Loadouts Menu where you’re simply able to choose three Perks, one from each slot of six available Perks: Perk 1 (Blue), Perk 2 (Red), and Perk 3 (Yellow). Unlike Black Ops 6, there is no Combat Specialty.

In Call of Duty: Warzone, most of the Pick-3 Perks are unlocked as you level up your Player and will be re-locked if you choose to Prestige. If you’re a Black Ops 6 player, your current Player Level is carried over into Call of Duty: Warzone, and any Call of Duty: Warzone Perks are automatically unlocked to that level. Consult the Level Unlocks menu in Barracks > Progression > Level Unlocks.

Note that two Perks from Slot 1 (Veteran and Reflexes) are rewards available during Season 01 for completing Events.


Progression: Call of Duty: Warzone Perks Unlocks

Perk Slot and Name

How Unlocked

Perk 1: Reflexes

Season 01 Reloaded Reward

Perk 1: Veteran

Season 01 Reward

Perk 1: Grenadier

Available Immediately

Perk 1: Dexterity

Player Level 20

Perk 1: Scavenger

Player Level 26

Perk 1: Survivor

Player Level 47

Perk 2: Quartermaster

Available Immediately

Perk 2: Bomb Squad

Player Level 8

Perk 2: Tracker

Player Level 29

Perk 2: Sprinter

Player Level 32

Perk 2: Cold-Blooded

Player Level 41

Perk 2: Quick Fix

Player Level 50

Perk 3: Gung-Ho

Available Immediately

Perk 3: Resolute

Player Level 5

Perk 3: Ghost

Player Level 17

Perk 3: Birdseye

Player Level 23

Perk 3: Tempered

Player Level 35

Perk 3: Alertness

Player Level 44

Perk (Loot): Shrouded

In-game only

Perk (Loot): Irradiated

In-game only
Progression: Call of Duty: Warzone Wildcards Unlocks

Wildcard Name How Unlocked

Overkill Player Level 24

Bandolier Player Level 15

Gunfighter Player Level 33

Battle Ready Player Level 38

The “Pick 3” Pre-Match Perks
Prior to a match, you’re choosing one Perk from each of the following lists:
Perk 1 Slot (Blue, 6)
Pick one of the following six Perks, assuming you’ve unlocked them:

Reflexes

Available: Season 01 Reloaded Reward

Triggered explosives have a delay when sprinting past them.

Veteran

Available: Season 01 Reward

Reduce the negative effects of some enemy equipment. While aiming down sights reduce flinching and extend Hold Breath duration.

Grenadier

Available: Immediately

Explosive damage slows enemy health regeneration and movement speed. Throw equipment farther and see a previous of the trajectory.

Dexterity

Available: Player Level 20

Reduced weapon motion while jumping, sliding, and diving. Take less fall damage.

Scavenger

Available: Player Level 26

Start equipped with maximum reserve ammo for your primary weapon. Resupply ammo equipment, and plates from dead enemies.

Survivor

Available: Player Level 47

Start regenerating health more quickly. Your allies revive you faster when you’re Downed.
Perk 2 Slot (Red, 6)
Pick one of the following six Perks, assuming you’ve unlocked them:

Quartermaster

Available: Immediately

Recharge equipment over time (50 seconds).

Bomb Squad

Available: Player Level 8

Reduces incoming explosive and fire damage. Spot enemy equipment and Killstreaks through walls.

Tracker

Available: Player Level 29

See enemy footsteps. Bullets you fire briefly mark an enemy for you and your squad. Enemies that down you are automatically pinged.

Sprinter

Available: Player Level 32

Can Tactical Sprint indefinitely.

Cold-Blooded

Available: Player Level 41

Undetectable by AI targeting and thermal optics. Prevents some enemy recon Perks and effects.

Quick Fix

Available: Player Level 50

Killing enemies or inserting armor plates immediately starts health regeneration. Can insert amor plates one-handed.
Perk 3 Slot (Yellow, 6)
Pick one of the following six Perks, assuming you’ve unlocked them:

Gung-Ho

Available: Immediately

Reduced movement penalties when reloading or using equipment. Reload while Tac Sprinting.

Resolute

Available: Player Level 5

Taking damage from gunfire provides a boost to movement speed for a short duration.

Ghost

Available: Player Level 17

Undetectable by enemy Radar Pings while moving. Cannot be detected by some devices.

Birdseye

Available: Player Level 23

UAVs you call in are 25% larger and show the heading of the enemy for your squad. Detects players with Ghost.

Tempered

Available: Player Level 35

Refill armor plates to full with two plates instead of three.

Alertness

Available: Player Level 44

Sense when enemies are nearby. Tell when you are being aimed at by the enemy.
Wildcards (4)
Pick one of the following four Wildcards, assuming you’ve unlocked them, to complete your Perk and Wildcard choices before looting for more during a match.

Overkill

Available: Player Level 24

Equip two primary or secondary weapons.

Bandolier

Available: Player Level 15

Your loadout provides a Munitions Satchel.

Gunfighter

Available: Player Level 33

Equip three extra attachments to your Primary weapon.

Battle Ready

Available: Player Level 38

Your loadout provides a UAV and Utility Box.
Lootable Perks and Specialist

Once you’ve dropped into a match, there are additional Perks you can find to fully kit out your Operator with up to six additional advantages. These valuable items are found in caches and other locations across the map, and there are up to six to find:

• Four of them are Perks from the “Pick-3” Slots, usually ones you haven’t chosen. These are always the same four Perks.
• Two of them are lootable-only Perks: Irradiated and Shrouded.
• If you’re dispatched during a match, your Pick-3 Perks stays where you dropped, and can be looted by the enemy.
• If you’re dispatched during a match, any Lootable Perks vanish and cannot be obtained by the enemy.
• At the start of Season 01, the four “Pick-3” Perks that are also Lootable, will be chosen. These will be the same very match but expect frequent “rotations” as the Seasons progress, where four new “Pick-3” Perks are updated into the loot pool, replacing the previous four.

Lootable Perks (Purple, 6)
Obtain up to four Perks from the previous “Pick-3” Slots by looting them in-game, as well as one or both of the following:

Irradiated

Available: In-Game Only

While under the effects of the gas circle or equipment you will move faster, take reduced gas damage, and can insert armor plates.

Shrouded

Available: In-Game Only

Drop a Smoke Grenade when entering the downed state.
Specialist Perk Package
The legendary Specialist Perk is also back! This Package is a rare loot drop and can also be obtained via the Care Package Killstreak, and simply grants you every single available Call of Duty: Warzone Perk in the game! That’s all 18 Pick-3 Perks, plus Irradiated and Shrouded! If you’re dispatched during a match, your Specialist Perk Package stays where you dropped, and can be looted by the enemy.
The Company You Keep: Operators (157)
MWII Operators (70), MWIII Operators (61), BO6 Operators (26, Launch and In-Season)

With the integration of content from Modern Warfare II and Modern Warfare III into Call of Duty: Warzone, with Season 01 under way, you’ll have access to over 150 different Operators! This is, of course, assuming you unlocked or purchased all available Operators during the lifespan of the previous two Call of Duty games. To maintain easy accessibility, the Operators Menu has three easily switchable sub-menus, each containing Operators from the three games.

Each Operator comes with any Skins you may have purchased during MWII and MWIII, and there are no restrictions on who you squad up with. Need to drop into Area 99 with Price, Ghost, Woods, and Adler? Let’s do this!
New Combat Features
Omnimovement and Body Shield

The amazing innovations to movement and combat that arrived in Black Ops 6 at launch are fully integrated and realized in Call of Duty: Warzone. This includes the genre-defining game changer known as Omnimovement, allowing you to Sprint, Slide, and Dive in any direction. Be sure to play some Black Ops 6 Multiplayer matches to prepare yourself, so you’re able to:

• Sprint forward, sideways, or backwards.
• Shoot targets while sliding or diving forward, sideways, or backwards.
• Perfect the 180-degree Combat Dive (Sprint, dive from height, rotate to face an enemy, and eliminate them before you hit the ground).
• Ensure you’re able to perform the Combat Supine, dropping to Prone and rotating your Operator, eliminating foes as you slowly spin.
• Combine Omni-Sprint with Combat Slides and Dives, usually at doorways or thresholds and spin to target and drop foes as you complete the maneuver.
• Use Body Shield as an alternate to a Finishing Move; grab a foe from behind and use them to soak up the damage while optionally giving them encouraging whispers in their ear. Then drop them.

Emotes and Sprays

Operator gestures known as Emotes, which can be employed during a match or in the Winner’s Circle after a victory, are back and earnable via Level Unlocks, with additional Emotes available in the Battle Pass. Note you can equip Emotes to any Operator; even those from Modern Warfare II and III!

Veteran Call of Duty: Warzone players well remember covering walls with the “D-Day” Operator spray to confuse enemies entering an ambush point, and we’re happy to announce that Sprays are back and ready to be employed in a variety of new and inventive ways!
Quick Inventory (Launch)

As confirmed at Call of Duty: NEXT, at the start of Season 01, streamlining of the Inventory system comes to Call of Duty: Warzone, with the removal of the current “Backpack” system and a return to an inventory menu that veteran players may recognize. Working from left to right in the above image, your inventory is divided into the following sections:

• Cash on hand
• Gas Mask
• Armor Plates
• Killstreaks
• Field Upgrade
• Primary, Secondary, and Melee Weapons
• Ammunition for your AR, SMG, Shotgun, Sniper, and Launcher

If you’re concerned about the number of items you’re able to carry, you’ll be pleased to learn that Satchels are returning to the game.
Satchels (Launch)

Satchels are optional, lootable equipment that increase the storage capacity of the dedicated inventory slots within a Call of Duty: Warzone Match. These provide Operators with duplicates of the same items to increase your storage capabilities, thus increasing your effectiveness. Satchels can’t be (and don’t need to be) dropped, and one or both individual Satchel types can be found and equipped once per match. If an Operator carrying one or more Satchels is killed, all their Satchels are dropped and can be looted. Expect the following Satchel types:

• Armor Satchel: This substantially increases your Armor Plate carrying capacity.
• Munitions Satchel: This increases the Ammunition capacity for AR, SMG, Shotgun, Sniper, and Launcher ammunition.

Progression, Prestige, and Challenge Integrations (Launch)

As detailed in the recent Progression and Prestige Blog, Black Ops 6 comes with a robust and granular Progression experience for those wanting to unlock a variety of free content. At the start of Season 01, a similarly sized grind becomes available to Call of Duty: Warzone players. Here’s what to expect:

• Level Unlocks: Your Player Level will be reset to 1, and you’ll earn XP to progress through 55 Player Level Unlocks, gaining access to Weapons, Equipment, Killstreaks, and Perks as you go.
• Classic Prestige: After reaching Player Level 55, you have the option to Prestige, re-locking most of your Player Level content, but allowing you to progress through ten Prestige levels, all of which come with incredible unlockable content! Note that some of this content is only available to those who own Black Ops 6, though these rewards can be retroactively obtained if you purchase the game.
• Prestige Mastery: Once you complete Prestige 10, you unlock Prestige Mastery, with a further 1,000 Levels to climb, and ultimate rewards to claim!
• Calling Card Challenges: Expect an impressive selection of Calling Cards to be unlocked the Black Ops way, including cards only available after Prestiging, or completing fully redacted “Dark Ops” challenges! Naturally, there’s many animated Cards to obtain, including the fabled “100 percent” complete for unlocking all Career, Hardened, and Prestige challenges.
• Reticle Challenges: Equip a Black Ops 6 Optic to one of the new weapons and a “reticle” option opens in the Gunsmith > Cosmetics menu. Here you’re able to access ten unlockable reticles per Optic, each requiring a set number of ADS kills to complete. You can then share these Reticles – or those you’ve unlocked in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer and Zombies – in either mode or Call of Duty: Warzone.
• Weapon Camos: Military Camos: The final set of weapon camos are now available to unlock! Grind through nine Military Camos per Black Ops 6 weapon, each usually requiring a set of in-game eliminations to obtain. These are unlocked on a per-weapon basis and are not shared.
• Weapon Camos: Special Camos: Then focus on unlocking both Special camos for each weapon, with a specific unlock criteria for each. Complete both (in any order), and these become available to place on any other Black Ops 6 weapon you’ve already unlocked Special Camos for. Note that Multiplayer and Zombies Special Camos are also equippable in Call of Duty: Warzone.
• Weapon Camos: Mastery Camos: The final prize is to unlock the four Mastery Camos for each Black Ops 6 weapon! This is the Gold Tiger, King’s Ransom (Animated), Catalyst (Animated), and finally the Abyss (Animated, Dynamic).

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: General Content (MP, ZM, WZ)

Call of Duty: General Content Summary (All Modes and Games)

Weapons Detail: Seven new weapons are accessible across Season 01, including four Primaries (the Krig C AR, Saug SMG, Maelstrom Shotgun, and AMR Mod 4 Sniper Rifle), a Special Secondary (the foldable Sirin 9mm), as well as two Melees (Power Drill and Cleaver). Plus, unlock four special weapon attachments, and face more Challenges to unlock firepower in the Armory!

Battle Pass and BlackCell: Whether you’re unlocking the free tiers and base weapons or purchasing the Battle Pass Bundle or the exclusive BlackCell offering, the brand-new Season 01 Battle Pass offers new ways to unlock the content you want, when you want it. Plus: There are more types of content to earn than ever before!

Season 01 Operators: A molten man of fire, Goliath leads the charge as the BlackCell Operator, along with Sevati “Sev” Dumas, a clandestine assassin and main player in the Rogue Team. Plus, The Replacer is back, and “Competitor” Operators arrive in time for the 2025 CDL Season. Finally, there’s a first glimpse at what’s in Store, including some incredible Mastercraft Bundles!

Weapons Detail
Primary Weapon: Krig C (Launch)
Assault Rifle, Battle Pass Page 3 HVT Tier Reward, Page 14 Battle Pass Blueprint

Levels: 43

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Reticle Unlocks, Weapon Camos, Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers 3).

Full-auto assault rifle. High damage and average handling. Recoil pattern starts very controllable before ramping up.

For a hard-hitting, versatile Assault Rifle that performs well across multiple ranges, look no further than the Krig C. The weapon inflicts moderate damage across the whole body with a four-shot elimination within its effective range. Recoil control becomes shakier through sustained fire, so burst fire to retain accuracy or consider attachments offering improved control to help counter the ramped-up movement.
Primary Weapon: Saug (Launch)
SMG, Battle Pass Page 3 HVT Tier Reward, Page 11 Battle Pass Blueprint

Levels: 39

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 36

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Reticle Unlocks, Weapon Camos, Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers 3).

Fully automatic submachine gun. Excellent mobility and good handling. Great rate of fire. High recoil.

Pepper your enemies with a hailstorm of lead using this rapid-fire SMG that’s perfect for breaching and clearing small spaces. The Saug kicks up like a horse when fired down sights; pull down when aiming to counter the recoil or better yet improve the weapon’s already great hip-fire capabilities with the appropriate attachments, including the Tactical Laser for a killer combo of mobility and accuracy via Tactical Stance. Or go all out on hip-fire with the Akimbo Saug Stock for unmatched SMG firepower.
Primary Weapon: Maelstrom (Mid-Season)
Shotgun, Event Reward

Levels: 34

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 10

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Reticle Unlocks, Weapon Camos, Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers 3).

Fully automatic shotgun. Good range and handling. High recoil and large hip spread.

What this weapon lacks in power compared to the other Shotguns, it makes up for with its rapid-fire full-auto capabilities. Its heavy recoil and large hip spread require getting up close to the enemy, but within its effective range it’s devastating. Consider equipping the Overkill Wildcard to pair this shotgun with a mid-range weapon for greater versatility. When moving into tight spaces, swap to the full-auto Shotgun and let loose.
Primary Weapon: AMR Mod 4 (Mid-Season)
Sniper Rifle, Event Reward

Levels: 38

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 6

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Stock Pad, Magazine, Rear Grip, Comb, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Reticle Unlocks, Weapon Camos, Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers 3).

Semi-auto sniper rifle. One-shot kill to torso, arms, hands, and upper legs. Very high recoil and slow rate of fire. You can steady your aim while ADSing.

The hardest hitting weapon in its class, this sniper rifle rewards patience with a huge one-shot elimination range across the upper body. It’s slow to aim and it kicks hard, but when the shot connects, say goodbye to the enemy. Inflicting major damage out to 100 meters, its selection of closer ranged optics also offers the possibility of fighting in the vanguard, a veritable frontline cannon.
Secondary Weapon: Sirin 9mm (In-Season)
Special Event Reward

Levels: 30

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 32

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine

Customize Options: Skins, Reticle Unlocks Weapon Camos, Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers 2).

Fully automatic specialty weapon. Offers SMG characteristics as a secondary weapon. Slow rate of fire.

Take your Secondary Weapon game to the next level with this foldable Secondary Weapon offering full-auto fire with a slow and steady fire rate to help you stay on target up to the mid-range. Its base configuration offers 32 rounds to keep you in the fight during sustained combat, with an Extended Mag option that pushes that number to 40. The weapon has a moderate kick after each shot fired, but several of its attachments offer improved recoil control to help counter the movement. Once unlocked, look for this weapon in the new “Special” category within Secondary Weapons.
Melee Weapon: Power Drill (In-Season)
Melee, Event Reward

Levels: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: None

Customize Options: Skins.

Two-hit kill. Very short range. Very fast attack speed.

There’s no better tool for the job than the Power Drill, offering a rapid attack speed for quick follow-up hits to get the job done. Including a mix of sweeps, jabs, uppercuts, and a heavy attack that drills straight on, this weapon is ideal for putting a hole in the competition when the going gets tough.
Melee Weapon: Cleaver (Mid-Season)
Melee, Event Reward

Levels: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: None

Customize Options: Skins.

One-hit kill. Short-medium range. Medium attack speed.

Featuring a combo of sweeping attacks and head-on strikes, the Cleaver is the perfect Melee weapon for clearing out multiple and single targets in enclosed spaces. Use its heavy attack to prep the strike when anticipating incoming enemies, taking them to the chopping block the moment they appear.
New: Special Weapon Attachments

12 Gauge Dragon’s Breath (Launch)
Shotguns, Fire Mod, Battle Pass Page 7 Reward

Add some heat to your Shotgun blasts with incendiary rounds comprised of magnesium sparks that stick to and burn enemies over time. Equipping the 12 Gauge Dragon’s Breath Fire Mod prevents using Barrel Attachments, but the tradeoff is well worth it when seeking a fiery finish.
Buffer Weight Stock (In-Season)
XM4 Assault Rifle, XMG LMG, DM-10 Marksman Rifle, Stock Attachment, Event Reward

The heavier Buffer Weight Stock provides significantly smoother action through the additional resistance met by the bolt carrier group. The improvement results in more manageable recoil through sustained fire, ideal for staying on target though at the expense of ADS Speed and Aim Walk Movement Speed.
Burst Fire Conversion (In-Season)
XM4 Assault Rifle, Fire Mod, Event Reward

Convert the XM4 Assault Rifle’s primary firing mode into a three-round burst to help conserve ammo and stay on target. There’s an impressive lack of recoil too, so it’s still possible to pump out consistent damage when facing heavy threats.
Burst Fire Conversion (In-Season)
Kompakt 92 SMG, Fire Mod, Event Reward

Convert the Kompakt 92 SMG’s primary firing mode into an exceptionally rapid three-round burst. Equipping the Burst Fire Conversion Fire Mod locks the Underbarrel and Barrel Attachment slots. When you need to fire quickly in close quarters, hold down the trigger to automatically cycle through burst shots.
Weapons Access: Feature: The Armory (Launch)
Global System: MP, ZM, WZ

Coming to Black Ops 6 Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone at the start of Season 01 is the Armory, easily accessible from your Barracks > Challenges menu. Like in Modern Warfare III, the Black Ops 6 Armory is a repository that provides access to previously missed Loadout content from prior Battle Passes and Events. Activate an item in the Armory to start earning XP toward unlocking it.

The Armory is unlocked at Player Level 24 and is added to the Level Unlock Menu. It is an area to check on items that otherwise cannot be earned through normal weapon progression. For example, if you miss the chance to obtain one of the Season 01 weapons unlocked via an Event, it is likely to be available to earn after the Event concludes.

For Call of Duty: Warzone players only, the Armory enables you to earn XP to unlock any weapon from Modern Warfare II and Modern Warfare III that you missed, including all Seasonal Battle Pass weapons and Challenge weapons, as well as Modern Warfare III Armory-exclusive attachments, and Aftermarket Parts. You can then employ these in Call of Duty: Warzone.
Season 01 Events

Events are back and provide some of the finest cosmetic loot to unlock! As the first part of the Season is truncated (with Season 01 Reloaded and a wealth of new content arriving in early December), expect the Hit List Event prior to Mid-Season. Once Season 01 Reloaded arrives, expect multiple Events to look forward to – including one focused on Zombies – during the latter half of the Season.
Event: Hit List (In-Season)

Who’s next? Keep up your luxurious – but slightly corrupt – lifestyle during the Hit List Event. You’re offered up a take-no-prisoners mission: kill or be killed. The Hit List Limited Event gives players a board of contracts with one goal – take them all out. Cross off the entire list and earn some exclusive loot for hire.
Season 01 Master Prestige Menu

At Season launch, expect an additional in-game menu, visible and accessible to all, called “Master Prestige,” appearing next to the Prestige Menu when you locate it within the Barracks. This showcases some of the rewards available to the dedicated legends who are making the final grind to Level 1,000! This is where you’ll go to check out rewards as they are obtained, as well as viewing the legacy Prestige emblems you accrue every 100 levels!
Brand-new Battle Pass System and BlackCell
Operator Sev Headlines the New and Improved Battle Pass

Trained assassin, espionage expert, and key Rogue Black Ops player from the Black Ops 6 Campaign, Sevati “Sev” Dumas headlines the brand-new Season 01 Battle Pass with four different Skins to unlock! Purchase the Battle Pass Bundle for 2,400 COD Points to immediately unlock the Instant Rewards Page of the Battle Pass, with the following items:

• 10% Battle Pass XP Boost
• The “Bloom Boomer” Frag Grenade Skin
• The “Thorn” Legendary Blueprint for the Tanto .22 SMG.
• The “Rose Goes” Legendary Weapon Sticker.
• The “Sev” Skin (and Sev Operator), along with the “Sev BlackCell” Skin for those that purchase BlackCell.

Turning the Page: The Season 01 Battle Pass Expanded Overview
The Season 01 Black Ops 6 Battle Pass is brimming over with content, which is both showcased and unlocked in a brand-new “Page” system. Think of the Battle Pass as a book, with two front pages of Instant Rewards (one BlackCell), then 100 in-game Battle Pass rewards across 14 Pages and a Completion Page that is instantly unlocked once all other Pages are completed. Pages include Free and Paid content. As always, all Base Weapons are free to unlock.
Starting Your Battle Pass Journey: Page 1

As you start your new Battle Pass journey, the Instant Reward Page and Page 1 is unlocked by default. All the other Pages are locked but can be previewed. Your goal is to complete the Battle Pass and access the 100 percent Completion Page at the end of the Battle Pass.

Each Page contains a slight variation on the following:

• Around six item rewards (known as “Tiers”) that are unlocked in any order you wish within the Page. Each requires an earned Battle Token to unlock.
• Each Page contains two free Tier rewards. The rest are unlocked via purchasing the Battle Pass Bundle or BlackCell.
• An “HVT” (High Value Target) Tier reward that is unlocked once the previous items are unlocked. This is usually an Operator Skin or Weapon Blueprint, and sometimes there’s a BlackCell variant.
• When both the regular and HVT Tiers are unlocked (usually a total of seven Tiers), the Page is complete.
• Battle Pass owners can elect to automatically or manually unlock reward item Tiers as they reach them.

Battle Tokens: Unlocking a Page

Battle Tokens return to the Battle Pass and work in a similar way to those in previous Battle Passes. A Token Bank is displayed in the top-right corner of your Battle Pass. These are used to unlock the 100 individual reward Tiers across all 14 Pages.

• You spend these Tokens on any available Tier reward on an unlocked Page.
• You can automatically unlock Tier rewards as you play, and not store up any earned Tokens. Players without the Battle Pass earn rewards in a linear order and have no access to Tokens.
• Or you can earn Battle Tokens and Claim Tiers and manually unlock Pages later in the Battle Pass (only available if you purchase the Battle Pass or BlackCell offering).
• Earning five total Tier rewards on a single page unlocks the next Page in the Battle Pass, meaning you don’t have to complete a single Page to access the next Page.
• This means you can choose to claim Tier rewards on the current or any new Page.
• Every subsequent Page requires five further total Tiers to be unlocked from any unlocked Page. The number of Tiers required to unlock each Page is displayed on that Page.

Unlocking Later Pages

If there are specific Tiers you’re particularly interested in unlocking, you simply need to accrue enough Battle Tokens to unlock the Page and its Tier content.

• For example, if you have BlackCell and 20 Tokens, and Page 6 of the Battle Pass requires 18 more Tiers to unlock, you simply spend your Tokens to access the Page and choose the 18 Tier Rewards from Pages 1-6.
• Remember, there are seven total Tier reward unlocks per Page, but only five Tiers are needed to unlock each Page. This means you can save some Tokens for future Pages.
• BlackCell owners receive an added Bonus of being able to unlock any Battle Pass Page and start unlocking Tier Rewards on that Page.

Crammed with Content: The Season 01 Battle Pass

Prior to a Battle Pass, BlackCell and Bundles Blog prior to Season 01 Launch where all the incredible Battle Pass content is revealed, expect the following types of content, including new types of rewards:

• Over 110 pieces of unlockable content (excluding BlackCell).
• Over 130 pieces of unlockable content (including BlackCell).
• Two free Base Weapons:
  • The Saug SMG (Page 3 HVT Tier Reward)
  • The Krig C Assault Rifle (Page 6 HVT Tier Reward)
• Sev Operator with four different Skins (Operator unlock and “Spycraft” and “Spycraft BlackCell” Skin in the Instant Reward Page, as well as “Opulent” and “Opulent BlackCell Skins in the Completion Page)
• New Operator Skins for Bayan (+BC), Maya, Bailey (+BC), Carver (+BC), Alvarez (+BC), Nazir, Stone (+BC), Rossi, and Niran.
• Rewards in the following categories:
  • COD Points
  • Weapon Blueprints (Primary, Secondary, Melee)
  • Weapon Attachments
  • Weapon Reticles
  • Weapon Charms
  • Weapon Decals
  • Weapon Stickers
  • Equipment Skins
  • GobbleGums
  • Operators
  • Operator Skins
  • Finishing Moves
  • Emblems
  • Calling Cards
  • Emotes
  • Sprays
  • Loading Screens
  • Clan Tags (BlackCell only)
  • Consumable 2XP Tokens

BlackCell Offerings and Vault Edition Upgrade

Join the molten, crystalized skull-headed Goliath as he stalks the epic Season 01 BlackCell content. Featuring an animated Operator Skin with writhing flames across his onyx carapace armor, this orange-hued demon favors brutal blades and swift deaths. Goliath is part of an impressive BlackCell offering that brings the fire, including Operators clad in black with a fiery orange accent hue.

BlackCell owners can access the Season 01 Battle Pass via the exclusive BlackCell Page, instantly unlocking the following items:

• 20 Tier Skips.
• 1,100 COD Points.
• The “Boiling Point” Mastercraft Blueprint for the Goblin Mk2 (Assault Rifle).
• The “Who’s Laughing Now” Finishing Move with Pet Hyena.
• The “BlackCell” Clan Tag (showcased in Lobbies and Winner’s Circles).
• The “Goliath” BlackCell Operator.

Additionally, BlackCell owners can expect to access page after page of additional exclusive rewards within the Season 01 Battle Pass. These include:

• Seven BlackCell-exclusive skins for Sev (two Skins), Bayan, Bailey, Carver, Alvarez, and Stone.
• Six BlackCell-exclusive Weapon Blueprints; for the XM4 (Assault Rifle), Marine SP (Shotgun), Tsarkov 7.62 (Marksman Rifle), GPMG-7 (LMG), Saug (SMG), Krig C (Assault Rifle).
• BlackCell Page Unlock: The ability to unlock any Page from the Battle Pass, ignoring the usual minimum Tier requirements. From here, you can unlock the Tiers within that Page, and progress forwards (or backwards) from the Page providing the subsequent Tier unlock criteria is met. Or you can progress from the start of the Battle Pass Page 1 as normal.
• NEW: Exclusive access to BlackCell-themed rewards available during Season 01 Events, offering you earnable content throughout the Season.
• Over 130 item rewards (Battle Pass and BlackCell related) for those who fully complete the Season 01 BlackCell Battle Pass.

As usual, players who upgrade to BlackCell after purchasing the Battle Pass will also receive 1,100 COD Points back.
Vault Edition Upgrade

If you’re considering an upgrade to the Black Ops 6 Vault Edition, this is the time to do it! For the same price as the BlackCell offering ($30 or your regional equivalent), the Vault Edition entitles you to the very same Season 01 BlackCell offering, along with the following:

• The Hunters vs. Hunted Operator Pack featuring skins and accessible Operators for Adler, Park, Brutus, and Klaus.
• The Mastercraft Weapon Collection (five weapons)
• The GobbleGum Pack (12 single-use consumables)

Note for Prestige Players: Any Weapon Blueprint and Equipment Skin you unlock in the Battle Pass becomes fully unlockable, does not re-lock when you subsequently Prestige, and a Permanent Unlock is not required to access it. Be sure to check out the Battle Pass, BlackCell and Bundles Blog prior to Season 01 Launch for the specific content available!
Operators
The following four Operators are dropping into Season 01, and accessible via the Operators menu once acquired.
Goliath (BlackCell, Rogue Black Ops, Launch)
“Goliath” Skin: BlackCell Instant Reward Page

Solidify your fiery combat mastery as the molten man of fire himself, Goliath! All biographical information for this Operator has been [[REDACTED]].
Sevati “Sev” Dumas (Battle Pass, Rogue Black Ops, Launch)
“Spycraft” and “Masquerade” Skins: Battle Pass Instant Reward Page, Battle Pass Completion Page

“It’s all about influence and control.” – Sevati “Sev” Dumas

A main player in the Rogue Team after the conclusion of the Campaign, Sev is ready to make a deal with the untrustworthy French Syndicate and is gearing up to take down the rival Luttazzi family to prove it. Sporting two different Skins depending on the infiltration mission at hand, Sev is more than ready to lead the charge.
The Replacer (Bundle, Rogue Black Ops, In-Season)
Store Bundle

“I’m your daddy now.” – The Replacer

There’s no substitute for greatness. Last seen in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Blackout mode, and first appearing in Black Ops 2, The Replacer has concluded his whirlwind Black Ops 6 takeover tour and has freed up some time to appear in-game, and available as a Store Bundle shortly after Launch.
Competitor CDL Home and Away Operators (Bundle, Rogue Black Ops, Crimson One, In-Season)
Store Bundles

“Is this a skill issue?” – CDL Home Competitor

“You’re chalked, bro!” – CDL Away Competitor

Two new Operators arrive just in time for the 2025 Call of Duty League® season, and both are available (along with a host of other content including a Weapon Camo) in the CDL Store Bundle. The first available Bundle includes the “2025 CDL Home” “Competitor” Operator (Rogue Black Ops), and the “2025 CDL Away” “Competitor” Operator (Crimson One).

Access either of the Competitor Operators to find the location where a variety of incoming Operator Skins will become available, once earned. Expect the following as Season 01 progresses:

• CDL Team Packs for the Atlanta Faze, Boston Breach, Carolina Royal Ravens, Los Angeles Guerrillas, Los Angeles Thieves, Miami Heretics, Minnesota Rokkr, Cloud9 New York, Vancouver Surge, Optic Texas, Toronto Ultra, and Vegas Falcons.
• Skins unlocked during Multiplayer Ranked Play for Challenge Wins, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Crimson, Iridescent, Top 250, and Seasonal World Champion.
• Skins unlocked during Warzone Ranked Play for Challenge Wins, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Crimson, Iridescent, Top 250, and Seasonal World Champion.

New Store Offerings
Gain a more complete knowledge about the in-store Bundles coming to Season 01 in the BlackCell, Battle Pass, and Bundles blog next week. Before then, here’s the first glimpse at the highlights we have in Store for you:
Tracer Pack: The Replacer
The Replacer voiced by Peter Stormare

Your services are no longer needed; sub in The Replacer and become undeniable! Replace both yourself and your enemies with the “Tracer Pack: The Replacer” Operator Bundle. The Bundle comes with a new Operator sporting two Operator Skins: “The Replacer” and the Animated “The Replacer BlackCell*”, along with the “Quick Wit” Animated AS Val and “Ramifications” Animated PU-21 Blueprints, the “Aura +5000” Animated Calling Card, “Many Hats” Animated Emblem, “Replacement Killer” Finishing Move, and a vehicular Weapon Charm.

*BlackCell Owners: For BlackCell Season 01 owners, expect to receive the bonus “The Replacer BlackCell” skin in addition to all the regular bundle content. Note you must have obtained BlackCell prior to purchasing this Bundle; the skin will not be available if you purchase S01 BlackCell after purchasing this bundle.
Tracer Pack: Draconic Forge Mastercraft

Death flies on pale wings with the “Tracer Pack” Draconic Forge Mastercraft Ultra Skin” Bundle, featuring the “Dragon Knight” Animated Ultra Skin for Westpoint, the “Mecha Drake” Mastercraft Blueprint for the new Saug SMG, a second Blueprint, the Animated “Emberscald” for the ASG-89 Shotgun, a Drill Charge (Lethal Equipment) Skin, the “Blow Hard” Emote, “Draconic” Reticle, “Ash and Bone” Finishing Move, “So Metal” Animated Emblem, and “Reforger” Spray.
Tracer Pack: I.D.E.A.D. Mastercraft

Get to work on Interdimensional Exploration and Diagnostics with the Tracer Pack: I.D.E.A.D. Mastercraft Bundle. Blast enemies into non-existence with the “Gumball Ballistics” Mastercraft XM4 Assault Rifle Blueprint, travel through dimensions as an inter-galactic vending machine technician with the “Repairman” Skin for Weaver, then enjoy mandatory handheld distribution with the “Zaptastic” Ray Gun Blueprint and “Big Boomer” Marine SP Shotgun Blueprint. The Bundle is stacked with content, including the “Space Man Gun” Charm, “Jugger-Not” Emote, “Cosmic Cloud” Spray, “Back Alley” Loading Screen, “Popper” Large Decal, and Perkaholic Ultra GobbleGum.
Other Incoming Bundles

Expect a wide variety of killer content as you explore the Season 01 Store offerings, including the “Tracer Pack: Kick Some Brass Mastercraft Ultra Skin” Bundle, the “Tracer Pack: Liquidator” Bundle, and the “Tracer Pack: Parasite Warrior Ultra Skin” Bundle. Expect a full showcase of these bundles and more with the Season 01 BlackCell, Battle Pass, and Store Bundle blog coming next week.
Upgrade to Black Ops 6 Today!

Black Ops 6 is available now, and there’s never been a better time to experience the spy action thriller Campaign, the in-depth tactical chaos of best-in-class Multiplayer, and soak in the gory glory of an incredible round-based Zombies experience!

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Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 is live, and players have been deploying in droves across the epic Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies game modes. In the first week after launch, two new updates pave the way for Season 01 and beyond with the addition of two Multiplayer favorites: the Infected game mode and the original 1950s Nuketown map.

The first content drop begins right now starting with Infected, followed by the release of Nuketown on November 1. Here’s what you need to know:
Play Infected the Black Ops 6 Way

Infected makes its Black Ops 6 debut just in time for Halloween! With the new Omnimovement system in place, this Party Mode takes on a whole new life… for the living and the undead. Cheat death — or add to the undead ranks — with the most fluid movement mechanics to date.

For new and returning players, an Infected match begins with one player randomly assigned as the starting infected. The infected player’s goal is to eliminate all other players. Each time a survivor is eliminated, they will join the ranks of the undead, while the remaining survivors must keep the horde at bay until the match timer runs out.

Drop into the Infected playlist right now, live in Black Ops 6!
Classic Nuketown Arrives November 1

The original Nuketown is back! This homage to the version players first encountered in Call of Duty: Black Ops is an exact — though graphically much improved — version of the original, keeping the classic 1950s design of the Nevada testing site. For first-time Nuketowners and returning veterans alike, here’s the lay of the land:
The Streets of Nuketown

Built by Veteran Treyarch Map designer Adam Hoggatt and released as part of Call of Duty: Black Ops in November 2010, this remaster remains extremely faithful to the original design and layout of the map, even down to the precise placement of parked vehicles and other scenery harking back to the original three-lane design. This is Nuketown in its most original form, with a bright and bleached desert landscape, and even a double rainbow to gaze at, taking you all the way back to where it all began.

Hoggatt gave a little more insight into this remastered version of his original creation. Although rumored to have been designed in just two days, it’s been a fan favorite for 14 years: "The original Nuketown has always been my favorite, mainly because of how it came about and how the studio rallied around it,” Hoggatt said. “Recently, it occurred to me that many of our current players have never experienced the original, so they get to feel the Nuketown magic for the first time.” But Hoggatt also expressed excitement for players familiar with the original map. “I'm excited that we are bringing back the original Nuketown exactly as you remember it but looking better than ever! Those players will definitely be hit with a big wave of nostalgia. I can't wait!"

Nuketown for Dummies: A Tour of the Homes

While most of the combat is centered around the bus and container truck, the interiors (and upper floors) of the opposing houses – recently installed after being constructed and shipped from nearby Area 99 – allow for a variety of excellent sightlines toward the opposing team’s spawn point. That is provided you’re not put off by the dead gaze of the plastic people inhabiting the cul-de-sac on the corner of Latchkey Road and Trinity Avenue.
Welcome to the Nuketown Neighborhood: Warhead, Area 99

Can’t get enough of the iconic location? Deploy to the Multiplayer launch Strike map Warhead to battle in vicinity of the infamous testing site via Face Off 6v6 or 2v2 Gunfight.

Warhead’s set of dwellings has been reclaimed by the desert sands. Watch the debris scattered all over the maps, with model homes and vehicles slowly sinking into the desert sands, and a colossal crater just out of bounds.

And at the start of Season 01, deploy to the new Area 99 Resurgence map in the free-to-play Call of Duty: Warzone™ update. Also set in the Nevada desert, this top-secret government site is just miles away from the original Nuketown location. See where it all began by exploring the mannequin assembly plant, the factory warehouse including pieces of the Nuketown homes in development, and much more, when Season 01 launches!

So… when is that, exactly?
Massive Content Drop: Season 01 Arrives on Thursday, November 14!

Make sure your Black Ops 6 weapons are fully leveled up, and all your gear is unlocked and ready to go when Area 99 launches just over two weeks from now! Season 01 arrives on November 14, adding a colossal amount of free content like all-new Multiplayer maps and modes, a terrifying new in-season Zombies map, as well as the introduction of Omnimovement and Black Ops 6 weapons and Loadout features to Call of Duty: Warzone!
Support Veterans with the Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Endeavour: Tracer Pack

Don’t miss out on your chance to support U.S. and U.K. military veterans by purchasing the Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Endeavour: Tracer Pack, inspired by real-life U.K. Special Forces Veterans, and founders of high-performance British outdoor apparel brand, ThruDark.

The C.O.D.E. Endeavour: Tracer Pack is available now, including the “SC1” Operator Skin, “Ghostly Guile” LR 7.62 Animated Blueprint, “Seaworthy Strength” AMES 85 Animated Blueprint, the “Not Alone” Weapon Charm, “Going Commando” Spray, “Dead of Night” Animated Emblem, “Feeling Froggy” Weapon Sticker, “Wolf of Metals” Animated Calling Card, the “Look Sharp” Finishing Move, and a Double XP and Double Weapon XP token.

Activision will contribute 100% of the net proceeds from every Endeavour: Tracer Pack purchased to the Call of Duty Endowment.

The C.O.D.E. Endeavour: Tracer Pack is available now at www.CallofDuty.com/Endeavour.

THE ENDEAVOUR APPAREL COLLECTION

In case you missed it on the Call of Duty blog earlier this week, the in-game pack is launching alongside the Endowment’s first-ever limited edition apparel line exclusively available at ThruDark. Each piece is inspired by ThruDark’s founders’ time in the Royal Marines Commandos and the Special Forces (SBS) and comes with a free code for a Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Endeavour: Tracer Pack. While supplies last. Quantities limited. Check out the full collection at http://www.thrudark.com/CallofDutyEndowment today.

USAA GIVEAWAY

As a special thank you for their service, the Endowment and USAA are offering free C.O.D.E. Endeavour: Tracer Packs to U.S. military and veterans available now in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6. To redeem, please visit http://www.callofdutyendowment.org/usaa for more information. While supplies last. Quantities limited. ID.me account required. See official rules here.

ABOUT THE CALL OF DUTY ENDOWMENT

The Endowment has placed more than 130,000 veterans in jobs since 2009. That’s equal to 23 vets placed per day over the last 14 years, creating more than $7 billion in economic value for U.S. and U.K. veterans and their families. Last year, the average cost to place a veteran in a job was $618, about 1/19th the cost per placement of U.S. government’s efforts.

For more information about the Call of Duty Endowment, visit the website or explore more on TikTok, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook.
#CODBlog: Stay Tuned for Season 01 Info
Keep ahead of the competition, and Trust No One except the latest official Black Ops 6 information from the Call of Duty Blog as we near the Season 01 announcement, breaking down all the new maps, modes, weapons, features, and more across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is published by Activision. Development for the game is led by Treyarch, in partnership with Raven Software. Additional development support provided (in alphabetical order) by Activision Central Design, Activision Central Technology, Activision QA, Activision Shanghai, Beenox, Demonware, High Moon Studios, Infinity Ward, and Sledgehammer Games. 
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Accessibility Updates and New Features
Making Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 more accessible makes it easier for more players to jump into the game, which is why innovating and introducing accessibility options across Call of Duty has always been a priority. The accessibility settings menu is accessed by nearly half of all players, and with the launch of Black Ops 6, we’re excited to share even more accessibility updates and new features which will allow players to further customize their experience.

In Black Ops 6, we’re launching asymmetrical hearing compensation, an improved high contrast mode, updating the accessibility settings menu, and more. All the familiar accessibility features that were available in Modern Warfare® III will also be available in Black Ops 6, like graphical adjustment options to reduce motion blur and joystick setting options. Read on for more info on new accessibility updates and features coming to Black Ops 6.
Introducing Asymmetrical Hearing Compensation Settings

Black Ops 6 is proud to be the first Call of Duty game to launch asymmetrical hearing compensation settings, which allows players with asymmetrical hearing loss to create a custom audio profile and adjust audio settings for each ear. Created with veterans and players with hearing loss in mind, asymmetrical hearing compensation audio settings will now be individually customizable for each ear. In addition to the new asymmetrical hearing compensation settings, Black Ops 6 will continue to support the option for players to “Reduce Tinnitus Sound,” which replaces sounds made from Concussion and Flash Grenades with a duller sound.
Customizable High Contrast Settings

High Contrast Mode was first introduced in Modern Warfare III in Campaign only, giving players the option to highlight allies and enemies during gameplay. In Black Ops 6, High Contrast Mode has been expanded and advanced and is now available in both Campaign and Zombies. Players will now be able to customize the color outline of allies and enemies, allowing players with vision impairment and color blindness to tailor their player experience even more. Players will also be able to enable a “Dark Background” setting in High Contrast Mode, which further adds contrast from the background elements to assist with low vision.
Intelligent Movement
Newly introduced in Black Ops 6, Intelligent Movement allows players to customize four elements for how Operators move through the landscape. The suite of customizable movement includes Sprint Assist, Mantle Assist, Crouch Assist, and Corner Slice, which may help players with mobility issues reduce inputs by allowing options to minimize and customize button and stick processes. Read more about Movement in Black Ops 6 here.
HUD Presets

Another newly introduced feature in Black Ops 6 is the ability to adjust your gameplay HUD with a variety of Layout presets, as well as color adjustment options for your minimap.

Layouts give players options to customize the HUD for optimal playing. For players who wish to reduce visual clutter or find that checking the minimap takes their eyes away from enemies, try the Target Tracker or Central Command presets. Play around and experiment with whichever preset works best for your play.
Arachnophobia Settings

For the first time in Black Ops 6 Zombies, a new arachnophobia toggle feature will be available. This setting will allow players to change the appearance of spider-like enemies in Zombies without affecting their game play.
Pause and Save in Zombies

Also newly arriving to Black Ops 6 Zombies is the ability in Solo matches to pause, save, and load into games (while in full health). With the return of Round-Based Zombies, gameplay is guaranteed to be fast-paced and intense, so providing the ability to pause or save a Solo game and return later can make all the difference in gameplay for some players.
Accessories
Both the Xbox Adaptive Controller and Sony Access Controller will work out of the box with Black Ops 6.

Jump into the game on October 25th and explore all the accessibility features and updates.
Get the Latest on Black Ops 6 and More

Stay one step ahead with the latest official Black Ops 6 information by checking the Call of Duty Blog frequently as we approach the October 25 launch date.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is published by Activision. Development for the game is led by Treyarch, in partnership with Raven Software. Additional development support provided (in alphabetical order) by Activision Central Design, Activision Central Technology, Activision QA, Activision Shanghai, Beenox, Demonware, High Moon Studios, Infinity Ward, and Sledgehammer Games. 

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The Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Endeavour: Tracer Pack In Partnership with ThruDark
Endeavour through darkness for U.S. and U.K. military veterans by purchasing the Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Endeavour: Tracer Pack. This in-game content features the Endowment’s first ever U.K. operator skin. The pack’s design has been guided by ThruDark, a high-performance British outdoor apparel brand co-founded by former Special Forces operators, Anthony “Staz” Stazicker CGC and Louis Tinsley, on the principle that veterans are cut from a special cloth. With a combined 28 years of military experience the pair personally design, develop and test each piece of ThruDark apparel to the most rigorous of standards.

The pack includes a ThruDark insignia Weapon Charm, Weapon Sticker, Spray and more. Visit http://www.callofduty.com/endeavour to purchase the pack on Friday at 10AM PT.

Each purchase will unlock the following in-game items for Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 and at Season 01 Launch for Call of Duty: Warzone™. Stay tuned for the world premiere of the official trailer of the Endeavour: Tracer Pack, launching Friday on the Endowment’s TikTok, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook.

ThruDark Co-Founders, Staz and Louis, worked closely with the Call of Duty Endowment to develop a pack inspired by their experiences. When it came to outfit the operator, they catered the look to the 1990s SBS teams who specialized in Maritime Security Operations.

The C.O.D.E. Endeavour: Tracer Pack includes:

• “SC1” Operator Skin: Love many, trust few and always paddle your own canoe with the SC1 Operator Skin.
• “Ghostly Guile” LR 7.62 Sniper Rifle Animated Blueprint with Tracers: Not to be trifled with, the Ghostly Guile Animated Blueprint with Tracers is both deadly and discreet.
• “Seaworthy Strength” AMES 85 Assault Rifle Animated Blueprint with Tracers: Harness lethality from the darkest depths with the Seaworthy Strength Animated Blueprint with Tracers.
• “Not Alone” Weapon Charm: Never stand alone against adversity when equipping this Weapon Charm.
• “Going Commando” Spray: Enemies will watch their backs and check their corners when seeing this Spray.
• “Dead of Night” Animated Emblem: Look sharp in the dead of night with this Animated Emblem.
• “Feeling Froggy” Weapon Sticker: Dive and survive in the deepest of depths with this Weapon Sticker.
• “Wolf of Metals” Animated Calling Card: Devour all that stands in your way with this Animated Calling Card.
• “Look Sharp” Finishing Move: Enemies will lose their breath when seeing this Finishing Move
• 1 Hour Double Weapon XP
• 1 Hour Double XP

This pack is available on Friday, October 25th at 10AM PT for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and at Season 01 Launch for Call of Duty: Warzone. Visit http://www.callofduty.com/Endeavour to purchase.

Activision will contribute 100% of the net proceeds from every Endeavour: Tracer Pack purchased to the Call of Duty Endowment.
The Endeavour Apparel Collection

For the first time ever, the Call of Duty Endowment is launching an apparel line alongside the in-game pack. The exclusive ThruDark collection draws inspiration from the brand’s founders’ service in the U.K. Special Forces and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, with a percentage of proceeds going towards the Endowment charity.

The ThruDark X Endowment hoodies, t-shirts, and caps incorporate elements of the pack in their design and every purchase comes with a free code to Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Endeavour: Tracer Pack. ICYMI, check out the announcement at #CODEBOWLV in August.

To view the full limited edition collection that just launched, please visit http://www.thrudark.com/CallofDutyEndowment while supplies last.
About ThruDark
ThruDark is a high-performance British clothing brand that launched in 2018 with a bespoke summit suit that broke world mountaineering records before launching a limited range of cold weather expedition gear. Since that time, ThruDark’s outerwear offering has expanded to include the latest in activewear innovation, hot weather clothing, combat sports attire and premium apparel alongside its continued development in the world of winter wear. All of ThruDark’s technical products are tested personally in real world conditions by its founders, using their combined 28 years of military experience.
USAA Giveaway
As a special thank you for their service, the Endowment and USAA are offering free C.O.D.E. Endeavour: Tracer Packs to U.S. military and veterans when the pack launches in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 this Friday, October 25 at 10am PT. To redeem, please visit http://www.callofdutyendowment.org/usaa for more information this Friday. While supplies last. Quantities limited. ID.me account required. See official rules here.


About The Call of Duty Endowment
The Endowment has placed more than 140,000 veterans in jobs since 2009. That’s equal to 23 vets placed per day over the last 14 years, creating more than $7 billion in economic value for U.S. and U.K. veterans and their families. Last year, the average cost to place a veteran in a job was $618, about 1/19th the cost per placement of U.S. government’s efforts.

For more information about the Call of Duty Endowment, visit the website or explore more on TikTok, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook.

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Earning Calling Cards

Calling Cards and their corresponding Challenges are grouped into categories, and each category has multiple sets of Calling Cards to earn and complete. Complete a Challenge set by earning every individual Calling Card in the set to obtain the Animated Mastery Calling Card for that set.
Prestige Challenges

Career and Battle Hardened are not the only Calling Card Challenge categories in each mode available at launch: players who Prestige will also gain access to an additional Challenge set for Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone (Season 01) each time they enter a new Prestige.

With 10 Prestiges and Prestige Master, that means an additional 11 Challenge sets to complete in each mode for players dedicated enough to make it to Prestige Master.
Dark Ops Challenges
It wouldn’t be a Black Ops game without Dark Ops Calling Card Challenges! Not seen in a Call of Duty since Black Ops Cold War, these involve tasks so mysterious, the unlock criteria is [[REDACTED]] until you complete them! Are you up for the challenge to prove yourself worth of Dark Ops Mastery?

For the first time ever, Dark Ops Calling Cards will be present in Call of Duty: Warzone (Season 01).

Earn the [[REDACTED]] number of Dark Ops Calling Cards in Multiplayer, Zombies, Campaign, or Call of Duty: Warzone (Season 01) and you’ll earn Dark Ops Mastery for that mode.
100 Percenter Cards
Challenge chasers will be pleased to know that “100 Percenter” completion Animated Calling Cards will be available in Black Ops 6 at launch for Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone. The Challenge grind is real this year, and if you’re dedicated enough to complete every Calling Card Challenge in a given mode, you’ll earn that mode’s “100 Percenter” Card for the ultimate bragging rights.

NOTE: Only Career, Battle Hardened, and Prestige Challenges count towards 100 Percent Complete. Dark Ops Calling Cards do not count towards 100%.

Prove your dedication and mettle with friends and foes alike. Make sure you add your three favorite Calling Cards to your Showcase as part of your Player Profile in the Social menu.
Calling Card Reward Highlights
With over 450 Calling Cards to unlock via Challenges, expect a huge variety to unlock and show off in your Profile. Here’s a selection:

A showcase of Calling Cards from Black Ops 6 Multiplayer.

A showcase of Calling Cards from Black Ops 6 Zombies.
Weapon Camos
Global System (MP, RBZ, WZ)

Weapons > Loadouts > Gunsmith > Cosmetics
Weapon Camos: System Overview

The Weapon Camo system has been overhauled in Black Ops 6. Inspired by Headshot-based Camo Challenges in past Black Ops games, with a mix of elements from modern Camo Systems you’re familiar with, the Black Ops 6 Camo journey removes many of the barriers that interrupted the flow of earning Camos in past games. The result is a streamlined and meaningful Camo journey for each Weapon. Also, for the first time ever, Call of Duty: Warzone will have its own dedicated Camo journey with unique Camos and Challenges only available to unlock in Call of Duty: Warzone (in Season 01).
No Weapon Leveling Needed
Unlocking Weapon Camos in Black Ops 6 is accessible from the moment you get your hands on a weapon; no Weapon Leveling required. Earn Camos at your own pace without any barriers.
Unlocking Weapon Camos
Each Weapon’s quest for the final Mastery Camo – Dark Matter (MP), Nebula (ZM), and Abyss (WZ) -- is broken down into three steps:
Step 1: Military Camos

Each Weapon’s Camo journey begins with nine Military Camos that are unlocked sequentially by reaching progressive milestones in each mode. For most weapons, these are progressed by earning:

Multiplayer: Headshots

Zombies: Critical Kills

Call of Duty: Warzone: Eliminations

This means that in Multiplayer, just earning Headshots with a Weapon will progress through and unlock the 9 named Military Camos:

Granite: 5 Headshots required.

Woodland: 10 Headshots required.

Savanna: 15 Headshots required.

Splinter: 20 Headshots required.

Moss: 30 Headshots required.

Shade: 40 Headshots required.

Digital: 50 Headshots required.

Tide: 75 Headshots required.

Red Tiger: 100 Headshots required.

Military Camos must be unlocked individually per weapon. For example, if you’ve unlocked the first Multiplayer Military Camo (Granite) for the AMES 85, it can be equipped to the AMES 85 (in MP, ZM, or WZ), but not to any other weapon until you’ve separately unlocked Granite with that weapon.
Step 2: Special Camos

Complete all nine Military Camos for a Weapon in your mode of choice, and the next step in the journey is Special Camos! Each Weapon has two unique Special Camo Swatches per mode that can only be earned with that weapon only. Special Camos can be unlocked in any order once you’ve gained access to them, and each has a different unlock criteria, usually related to the strengths or playstyle of the Weapon you’re progressing.
Special Camos: Equip to Any Weapon
Once unlocked, Special Camos are universal and can be equipped to any weapon, as long as that new weapon has completed the Military Camos and unlocked access to the Special Category in at least one mode. It can then be fitted with any Special Camo you like and used in any game mode you like.
Step 3: Mastery Camos
With Military Camos and both Special Camos unlocked for a specific weapon, your Weapon Camo grind enters its final phase: Mastery Camos! As previously revealed, Black Ops 6 has four Mastery Camos available to be earned in each mode: Multiplayer, Zombies, and – for the first time ever – Call of Duty: Warzone (in Season 01). Here’s a look at each set:

Multiplayer Mastery Camo: Gold.

Multiplayer Mastery Camo: Diamond.

Multiplayer Mastery Camo: Dark Spine (Animated).

Multiplayer Mastery Camo: Dark Matter (Animated, Dynamic).

Zombies Mastery Camo: Mystic Gold.

Zombies Mastery Camo: Opal.

Zombies Mastery Camo: Afterlife (Animated).

Zombies Mastery Camo: Nebula (Animated, Dynamic).

Call of Duty: Warzone Mastery Camo: Gold Tiger.

Call of Duty: Warzone Mastery Camo: King’s Ransom (Animated).

Call of Duty: Warzone Mastery Camo: Catalyst (Animated)

Call of Duty: Warzone Mastery Camo: Abyss (Animated, Dynamic).

Dynamic Mastery Camos: For the first time in Call of Duty, the final Mastery Camo in each mode has dynamic elements that change as you fire your weapon for maximum visual impact.
How to Unlock Mastery Camos
Mastery Camos require full participation in the Camo System to access and unlock.
Mastery Camo Tier 1: Gold (Multiplayer), Mystic Gold (Zombies) & Gold Tiger (Call of Duty: Warzone)
Access by earning all nine Military Camos and two Special Camos in the corresponding mode, and then complete the applicable Camo Challenge.
Mastery Camo Tier 2: Diamond (Multiplayer), Opal (Zombies) & King’s Ransom (Call of Duty: Warzone)
Access by earning Mastery Camo Tier 1 for the designated number of Weapons in one Weapon Class in the corresponding mode, and then complete the applicable Camo Challenge. For example, in Multiplayer players must earn Gold Camo on seven Assault Rifles before they gain access to the Diamond Camo Challenge on those Weapons.
Mastery Camo Tier 3: Dark Spine (Multiplayer), Afterlife (Zombies) & Catalyst (Call of Duty: Warzone)
Access by earning Mastery Camo Tier 2 for the designated number of Weapons across multiple Weapon Classes in the corresponding mode, and then complete the applicable Camo Challenge. For example, a Multiplayer player must earn Diamond Camo on 33 Weapons (the number of launch Weapons in Black Ops 6) before they gain access to the Dark Spin Camo Challenge on those Weapons.
Mastery Camo Tier 4: Dark Matter (Multiplayer), Nebula (Zombies) & Abyss (Call of Duty: Warzone)
Access by earning Mastery Camo Tier 2 for the designated number of Weapons across multiple Weapon Classes in the corresponding mode, and then complete the applicable Camo Challenge. For example, a Multiplayer player must earn Dark Spine Camo on 33 Weapons (the number of launch Weapons in Black Ops 6) before they gain access to the Dark Matter Camo Challenge on those Weapons.

Just like Military Camos, Mastery Camos must be unlocked individually with each Weapon and once unlocked can only be used with that Weapon. For example, if you’ve unlocked Gold Camo for the AMES 85, it can be equipped to the AMES 85 anywhere you use it, but not to any other weapon until you’ve separately unlocked Gold with that weapon.
Reticle Challenges
Global System (MP, RBZ, WZ)

Weapons > Loadouts > Gunsmith > Customize
Reticle Challenges: System Overview
Recap: The classic Call of Duty Reticle unlock system has returned! Not only are interchangeable Reticles back for every Optic Attachment in the Gunsmith, but there are robust customization and unlock challenges for them across all three modes.

Reticle Customization and Challenges can be accessed within the Gunsmith. To gain access to Reticle Challenges and Customization, you must first equip an Optic Attachment to your Weapon. Once equipped with an Optic, head to the “Customize” tab in the Gunsmith and enter the “Reticles” menu. From here you’ll see your progress through 10 Reticles available in each Mode, as well as have access to any Reticle rewards you’ve acquired via other means.

There are 10 Reticles to unlock in each mode: Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone (in Season 01).

Each of an Optic’s available Reticle Unlocks can be unlocked by getting Kills while Aiming Down Sights in the applicable mode with the Optic equipped.

Reticle Challenges and Unlocks are bound to each individual Optic, not any specific Weapon. This means that you can make progress towards Reticles for your favorite Optic with any compatible Weapon. Whenever you’re using that Optic you’re progressing towards its next Reticle unlock.

Unlock a Reticle, and you can fix it to the compatible Optic anywhere it can be equipped in any mode. For example, if you unlock a Reticle from Zombies, and you prefer its look over all other Reticles, you can equip it to that Optic in Multiplayer and Call of Duty: Warzone as you wish.

Optic Availability Note: All weapons share Optics, but some weapons – like Sniper Rifles – have specialized Optics are only available for particular weapon types. Check your Optics lists in-game for all those that are available. Optics are available for all Primary Weapons and Pistols.
Reticle Highlights
An impressive variety of Reticle colors and shapes are available for you to unlock, and the following is a showcase of available Reticles:

A selection of Optic Reticles you can unlock in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer and Zombies.
Mastery Badges
Global System (MP, RBZ)
Barracks > Challenges > Mastery Badges
Mastery Badges: System Overview

Become an expert and showcase your proficiency with every type of Weapon, Equipment, Field Upgrade, and Scorestreaks by unlocking a series of Mastery Badges with each piece of gear as you play Multiplayer and Zombies in Black Ops 6.

Each Weapon and piece of Gear has its own Multiplayer and Zombies Mastery Badge journey, assuming the item appears in both modes. Show proficiency with a piece of content and you’ll begin progressing through its three Badge Tiers:

• Badge I (Bronze)
• Badge II (Silver)
• Mastery Badge (Gold + Stat Tracker)

Badges are progressed by being successful with each piece of equipment. Here are some examples of how different types of Badges are progressed in Multiplayer:

• Weapons: Get Eliminations with the Weapon
• Frag Lethal Equipment: Get Frag Kills
• Prox Alarm Tactical Equipment: Kill enemies detected by your Prox Alarms
• Trophy System: Intercept enemy Projectiles with your Trophy System
• RC-XD: Get RC-XD Kills

Mastery Badges Per Mode: Both Multiplayer and Zombies modes have their own set of Badges that are statistically tracked and unlocked for equipment available in both modes. For example, the Frag Grenade has a Multiplayer Badge track, and a Zombies Badge track. Earn each by using the Lethal Equipment in both modes.

Unlock the Mastery Badge for a piece of content and a Stat Trat tracker is added to the Badge, showing off how many times you’ve had success with that piece of content. Always wanted to let players know you’ve earned 10,000 Eliminations with your Weapon of choice? Now you can.
Category Mastery

Diamond Badge Upgrade and Category Mastery: Unlock the Mastery Badge for the required number of item types in each Badge Category and all Mastery Badges will automatically receive a Diamond Badge Upgrade (with a healthy XP Bonus to boot). For Example, in MP players can earn Diamond Badges for the Scorestreak Category by earning Gold Mastery Badges with 18 Scorestreaks (the number of Scorestreaks available in Black Ops 6 at launch).
Showcasing Your Badges
Mastery Badges are shown off in your Showcase in your Social Menu, and are also displayed whenever you’re present in the Winner’s Circle at the end of Multiplayer Matches. By default, your top three Badges will be automatically equipped to your Showcase – but players who want more control of what they choose to show off can manually equip Badges of their choice. The Badge of the killing weapon is also shown off in the KillCam so the opponent you just dispatched will know how much time and sweat you’ve put into your tool of destruction!
Reward Highlights
Below you’ll find a selection of the Mastery Badges available for you to earn in Black Ops 6:

A showcase of Mastery Badges you can unlock in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer.

A showcase of Mastery Badges you can unlock in Black Ops 6 Zombies.
Medal Collection
Global System (MP, RBZ)

Barracks > Stats > Medal Collection
Medals: System Overview

Medals recognize and reward incredible in-game feats with a satisfying Medal celebration on the in-game HUD and small XP bonus. There are over 200 Medals available to be earned in Multiplayer and Zombies in Black Ops 6. Many of these Medals are returning Black Ops favorites and staples, and many have never before been seen in Call of Duty. Players can view their earned Medals in the After Action Report at the end of each match, as well as in the Medal Collection.
Medal Collection
Your Medal Collection tracks which Medals you’ve earned in Multiplayer and Zombies and how many times you’ve earned them in each mode. From the Medal Collection, you’ll also be able to see what needs to be done to earn any Medals you haven’t yet been able to earn. You can view your Medal Collection via the “Stats” button in the Barracks tab.

Distinguished Medals

New in Black Ops 6 are Distinguished Medals. Distinguished Medals are a curated set of Medals that highlight specific skill-based feats in each Medal category. Each Medal Category’s Distinguished Medals are clearly displayed at the top of the category.
Medals Spotlight
Below you’ll find examples of some new and returning Medals that Black Ops 6 has to offer:

A showcase of Medals you can earn in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer.

A showcase of Medals you can earn in Black Ops 6 Zombies.
Black Ops 6: Unredacted Launch Comms Complete!
All critical intel has now been unredacted! Make sure you’re fully prepared for Black Ops 6 by reading the following missives:

Launch Comms Blog 1: Multiplayer and More: Essential Intel on the Multiplayer Modes, Maps, Factions, and Operators Coming to Black Ops 6.

Launch Comms Blog 2: Zombies Mode Prep: Full Equipment, Power-Ups, Augments, GobbleGums, a Full Tour of Terminus and Liberty Falls, and Confirmed Launch Changes.

Launch Comms Blog 3: Weapons Hot: Primary, Secondary, and Melee Weapons Detail for Black Ops 6. Includes new details on the latest innovations across Gunsmith and Attachments.

Launch Comms Blog 4: Gear Up: Ensure you’re fully equipped for Black Ops 6 launch as we confirm all the launch Equipment (Tacticals, Lethals, Field Upgrades), Perks, Specialties, Wildcards, and Scorestreaks available.

Launch Comms Blog 5: Progression: You’re reading this blog now!

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Black Ops 6 Progression: Overview & Goals
Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 marks the anticipated return of Classic Prestige, back in Call of Duty and bigger than ever…but that’s not the only Progression system that’s gotten a major upgrade this year. The Treyarch team has set out to build the most rewarding Progression and Challenge systems ever delivered in a Call of Duty game, meaning Black Ops 6 packs a ton of unlockable content into the game on Day 1! This blog details everything you’ll need to know about Progression and Unlocks in Black Ops 6 including: Prestige, Calling Card Challenges, Camos, Reticles, the all-new Mastery Badge System, and Medals.

There’s always something to grind for and unlock in Black Ops 6:
Systems Covered in this Blog

Here’s a summary of the Progression, Challenge, and Customization systems covered in this blog:

Level Unlocks: Earn XP in Multiplayer and Zombies (and in Season 01: Call of Duty: Warzone™) to progress through 55 Levels of unlockable Weapons, Equipment, Scorestreaks, and more.

Prestige: Classic Prestige is BACK in Black Ops 6 and bigger than ever! Players who reach and complete Max Level 55 will be presented with the choice to enter Prestige and restart their Leveling journey in exchange for a bit of Prestige and exclusive rewards. Read on to learn more about the return of Prestige and the valuable rewards up for grabs.

Calling Card Challenges: Complete sets of Challenges in Multiplayer, Zombies, Campaign, and Call of Duty: Warzone (Season 01) to unlock Calling Cards to equip to your Profile and Calling Card Showcase. It wouldn’t be a Black Ops game without hidden-criteria Dark Ops Challenges to discover and unlock. Chase after the “100 Percenter” Calling Cards in each mode for the ultimate Challenge bragging rights.

Weapon Camos: The Weapon Camo grind has been overhauled in Black Ops 6 and is bigger than ever. Learn more about the new update to how you’ll be progressing through Camos on the quest to earn dynamic Dark Matter Camo in Multiplayer, Nebula Camo in Zombies, and the first ever Call of Duty: Warzone Mastery Camo: Abyss (Season 01).

Reticle Challenges: Customizable Reticles and Reticle Challenges return to Call of Duty in Black Ops 6. Learn about how you’ll be unlocking and customizing Reticles in Multiplayer, Zombies, in Call of Duty: Warzone (Season 01).

Mastery Badges: All-new for Black Ops 6, every Weapon, Equipment, Field Upgrade, and Scorestreak in your Loadout has a set of Multiplayer and Zombies Mastery Badges to progress through as you master each piece of Gear. Use and Master each piece of content to unlock its Mastery Badge and Stat Tracker and prove your mettle by revealing your top three Badges in-game and in your Social Showcase.

Medal Collection: View your top Medals and the accumulation of Medals you’ve earned in Multiplayer and Zombies. The Collection will also let you know what’s needed to unlock Medals you haven’t seen yet.
Level Unlocks
Global System (MP, RBZ, WZ)

Barracks > Progression > Level Unlocks

“Earn XP to progress through 55 Level Unlocks and gain access to Weapons, Equipment, Scorestreaks, Operators, and more.”
Level Unlocks: System Overview
Here’s an overview of the main Progression System available for Multiplayer and Zombies at launch, and Call of Duty: Warzone at the start of Season 01.

Progression Access: Access Progression while in the Lobby via the Barracks tab at the top of the screen. Here, you’ll see a brief preview of your next Progression Reward and have the choice to dig into the “Progression” button for more info on Level Unlocks & Prestige.
Leveling Up: Level Unlocks
Player Levels 1-55

You begin your Black Ops 6 Progression with a clear goal to accomplish: progress through Level Unlocks by climbing from “Private I” (Level 1) all the way to “Commander” (Level 55). This is achieved by earning XP in Multiplayer and Zombies (and in Season 01: Call of Duty: Warzone). Earn XP by performing well, playing the Objective, earning Medals, and completing Challenges (more on Challenges later).

At every step from 1-55 you’ll unlock a variety of new content to use in your Loadouts in Multiplayer and Zombies:

• Weapons
• Lethal & Tactical Equipment
• Field Upgrades
• Scorestreaks
• Perks (Multiplayer Only)
• Wildcards (Multiplayer Only)
• Ammo Mods (Zombies Only)
• GobbleGums (Zombies Only)

Additionally, Black Ops 6 players will unlock eight Base Operators and a selection of Emotes as they progress through the 1-55 Level Unlocks.

Relocked Content Note: Both Operators and Emotes do not relock once you choose to embark on your Prestige journey. Consult the Prestige section of this blog for details.

Black Ops 6 Items in Call of Duty: Warzone Note: Any compatible items from Black Ops 6 that you unlock during your Player Leveling will become available in Call of Duty: Warzone at the start of Season 01, later this year.

GobbleGums Note: All GobbleGums are unlocked from the start of the game. The ones listed in the Level Unlocks (1-55) are simply bonus GobbleGums that give you an extra one-time use item.
Level Unlocks: Player Level 1-55
The linked table lists all the items you’ll unlock on your levelling journey from Level 1 (Private I) to Level 55 (Commander).

Click here to view the entire Player Level journey!
Level Unlocks: Highlights

The Launch Comms Blogs related to Weapons and Gear have tables showing the specific item type (Weapons, Field Upgrades, or Scorestreaks for example), so you can track unlockable content via Item rather than by Level (as shown in the Player Level table linked to previously). This becomes increasingly important as you decide which items to permanently unlock once you’ve chosen to Prestige.
Prestige
Global System (MP, RBZ, WZ)
Barracks > Progression > Prestige

Complete Level 55 and reach Max Level and you’ll face the option to take your grind to the next level: Welcome to Black Ops 6 Prestige. Not only has “Classic Prestige” returned in Black Ops 6, but it’s also the most rewarding version of Prestige that Call of Duty has ever seen – with rewards and each Prestige themed around a title in Black Ops history.
The Prestige Hub

Enter the Prestige Hub via the “Progression” button in the Barracks tab to view the full Prestige journey, preview rewards, and check in on your Prestige stats and Challenges.

Select a Prestige, and you’ll be able to view all that Prestige’s rewards (and your progress through them depending on your current level).
Choosing to Prestige
It wouldn’t be “Classic Prestige” if it wasn’t just a little...dangerous. Choosing to Prestige in past Call of Duty titles wasn’t without its risks, and that’s no different in Black Ops 6. Make the choice to enter Prestige and you’ll get promoted to Prestige 1, but it will also be:

• Reset to Player Level 1.
• All Level Unlocks will be relocked and must be unlocked again, except for Base Operators, Emotes, and Zombies GobbleGums, as well as anything you Permanently Unlock (more on that later).
• Your Loadouts will be reset.
• Lifetime stats will remain viewable in the Combat Record, but your stats elsewhere in the game will only show stats for your current Prestige.

However, the following items WILL NOT be relocked or reset:

• Weapon Progression, Camos, & Reticles.
• Weapon Builds - your favorite Weapon may be relocked but all the Builds you’ve created for it will be waiting for you when you reach the level needed to unlock it again.
• Challenge Progress & Unlocks.
• Store and Battle Pass Content.
• Operator and Emote Unlocks.
• Zombies GobbleGums.

Additionally, any item you have a Blueprint or Skin for will remain Permanently Unlocked through Prestige. This means that if you have a Blueprint for the AS Val Assault Rifle, it won’t be relocked when you Prestige. The same goes for any Equipment, Field Upgrades, or Scorestreaks you possess Skins for.

When you choose to enter Prestige 1, you’ll immediately receive the following:

• Prestige 1 Icon: Your first Prestige icon, which slots into the center of your Level insignia for all players to see!
• “Nacht Raider” Weaver Operator Skin.
• Access to the Prestige 1 Multiplayer and Zombies Calling Card Challenge Sets (more on Calling Card Challenges later in the blog).
• One Permanent Unlock (continue reading for more information).

Additionally, as you start leveling through Prestige 1, you’ll unlock a unique Prestige reward every 10 Levels (at Level 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50).
Permanent Unlocks

Each time you Prestige, you' acquire a “Permanent Unlock;”; an advantage with immense power that can only be used once! Here’s how this works:

• You can use it to unlock a single item of your choice within the Player Levels.
• You obtain a total of ten Permanent Unlocks, one per Prestige.
• Once you complete Prestige 10, Permanent Unlocks provide no further function as your Level Unlocks Progression becomes fully available once you’ve entered Prestige Master.

Permanent Unlock Example: If you don’t want to wait until you’ve progressed back to Level 49 to unlock the Kompakt 92 SMG, you can utilize the Permanent Unlock at any time to gain immediate access to the weapon.

You’re encouraged to make strategic choices about which items to permanently unlock, so you have more control over your gameplay experience by ensuring access to your preferred gear.

Prestige Rewards: As previously noted, once you’ve Prestiged, you gain access to earn otherwise-unobtainable Prestige Rewards, Prestige Challenges, and an increased XP bonus for completing each day’s three Daily Challenges.

Stats Reset: Your stats – such as your current Elimination/Death Ratio – start fresh every time you Prestige. However, you can always view your Lifetime Career stats in the Barracks > Stats > Combat Record menu.
Prestige Leveling
If you took the plunge and entered Prestige, your level resets to Level 1, Prestige 1. The date you entered Prestige is recorded, and you receive an instant reward. Now, as you level up and re-unlock the Level rewards, you also unlock the Prestige rewards as well.

Welcome to Black Ops History! In Black Ops 6, each Prestige is themed around a game in Black Ops history, featuring a variety of rewards inspired by and paying homage to moments and elements found in each Black Ops title. For example, Prestige 1 features rewards inspired by the first game in the Black Ops timeline: 2008’s Call of Duty: World at War, the origin of Zombies in Call of Duty.
Prestige 1: Rewards Showcase

For the veterans that fondly remember the very first time Zombies appeared in a Call of Duty, as well as players who crave some of the coolest exclusive earnable items around, Prestige 1’s rewards have you covered. Here’s a fully unredacted look:
Instant Reward: Prestige 1 Icon
Your first Prestige icon is animated and takes the form of a World at War soldier, but with a menacing, zombified appearance.
Instant Reward: “Nacht Raider” Weaver Operator Skin
Inspired by the origins of Zombies from Call of Duty: World at War, this Zombified Weaver is clad in tattered and bloody WWII soldier fatigues, with glowing eyes.
Prestige 1, Level 10: “Der Riese” Loading Screen & Social Wallpaper
Return to Group 935’s base of operations with this artwork inspired by the Der Riese Zombies map.
Prestige 1, Level 20: “Perk-A-Cola” GobbleGum Pack (Premium-only*)
A one-hour XP Token plus a GobbleGum Pack, ready for use in Black Ops 6 Zombies. Expect the following GobbleGums in this Pack:

• Perkaholic: Gives the player all available Perks.
• On the House: Spawns a Random Perk Power-Up.
• Soda Fountain: The next Perk purchased gives an additional random Perk.
• Who’s Keeping Score: Spawns a Double Points Power-Up.
• Stock Option: Ammo is taken from the player's stockpile instead of their weapon's magazine.

Prestige 1, Level 30: “Zombie Breach” Animated Emblem
A yellow-eyed undead shambler breaks through some hastily constructed defenses in this Animated Emblem.
Prestige 1, Level 40: “Insta-kill Power-Up” Charm
A gleaming gold skull symbolizing the powerful Zombies Insta-Kill Power-Up.
Prestige 1, Level 50: “Teddy is a Liar” C9 Blueprint (SMG, Premium-only*)
Featuring the eerie "Teddy is a Liar" Easter egg from Call of Duty: World at War Zombies and inspired by an infamous submachine gun from World at War, this Blueprint will add a touch of mystery and nostalgia to your arsenal.

*BO6 Required Rewards: Though the Black Ops 6 Prestige Progression System is global across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone, players who own Black Ops 6 will have access to additional rewards not available to free-to-play Call of Duty: Warzone players. Call of Duty: Warzone players who decide to purchase Black Ops 6 will instantly unlock any “BO6 Required” Prestige rewards they previously earned but did not receive.
Future Prestiges: Rewards Teaser

Should you decide to continue your epic journey and climb through all ten Prestiges, expect a similar level of rewards and reminiscence. The previous image shows only a few of the additional rewards to earn.
Prestige 3, Level 50: “My Name is…” Payne Operator Skin
Operator Callum Payne has become a mysterious figure cloaked in a hood, evoking the intense legacy of Alex Mason and Victor Reznov from Call of Duty: Black Ops.
Prestige 4, Level 50: “Atomic Commando” XM4 Assault Rifle Blueprint
A vibrant and nostalgic design, capturing the colorful essence of the iconic Nuketown map from the original Call of Duty: Black Ops.
Prestige 5, Level 50: “Absolute Loss” Toro Operator Skin
Operator Toro wears a jacket infused with symbols of rage, embodying the fury and vengeance of Raul Menendez against the Black Ops team in Call of Duty: Black Ops II.
Prestige 6, Level 50: “Robot Abomination” SWAT 556 Marksman Rifle Blueprint
Inspired by the legendary giant robot from Call of Duty: Black Ops II Zombies, this weapon evokes both immense power and mystery.
Prestige 7, Level 50: “Specialist Fan” Maya Operator Skin
Maya showcases her love for Call of Duty: Black Ops III with a mixture of gear inspired by the Specialist Operator Battery, and a shirt proudly displaying the Black Ops III logo.
Become a Legend: Prestige Master Levels
There are 10 Prestiges in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. If you’re dedicated enough to complete all of them, you’ll automatically graduate into Prestige Master and enter the final phase of Black Ops 6 Career Progression. In Prestige Master, your Level rises above 55 for the first time as you are now able to climb up all the way to Level 1,000 and gain additional rewards in the process.

Still cloaked in mystery, the rewards for ascending all the way to Prestige Master are well worth the grind. Who will be the first to unlock theirs?
Prestige Master Instant Reward: “Sitting Bull Reborn” Marshall Operator Skin
Marshall rocks an outfit inspired by the cover art of Black Ops 6, capturing the essence of the ‘sitting bull’ pose and the 90s military era.
Prestige Master Level 90: “Classified Arsenal” AMES 85 Animated Blueprint
Redacted bits cover the weapon in a striking pattern, symbolizing the covert and secretive world of Black Ops 6.
Prestige Master: Legacy Prestige Icons and More

The Legacy Prestige 1 Icons. Can you name all the games they first appeared in?

Players who reach Prestige Master Level 100 will gain the ability to customize their Prestige via access to Legacy Prestige Icons from past Call of Duty titles. Equipping one of these Legacy Prestige Icons replaces your Prestige Master icon and changes the way your Prestige Master status appears to other players anywhere it’s seen in-and-out of game. At Prestige Master Level 100, access to Legacy Prestige 1 icons becomes available. From this point forward, gain access to a new set of Legacy Prestige Icons every 100 Prestige Master Levels:

• Prestige Master Level 100: Equip any Legacy Prestige 1 Icon
• Prestige Master Level 200: Equip any Legacy Prestige 2 Icon
• Prestige Master Level 300: Equip any Legacy Prestige 3 Icon
• Prestige Master Level 400: Equip any Legacy Prestige 4 Icon
• Prestige Master Level 500: Equip any Legacy Prestige 5 Icon
• Prestige Master Level 600: Equip any Legacy Prestige 6 Icon
• Prestige Master Level 700: Equip any Legacy Prestige 7 Icon
• Prestige Master Level 800: Equip any Legacy Prestige 8 Icon
• Prestige Master Level 900: Equip any Legacy Prestige 9 Icon
• Prestige Legend (Level 1,000): Equip any Legacy Prestige 10 icon (or above)

Prestige Master players who’ve reached Level 100 or above can select a Legacy Prestige Icon via the “Customize” menu in the Barracks.

Become a Legend: As you reach the zenith of your Black Ops 6 career and become a “Prestige Legend” at the game’s maximum Level (1,000), expect additional, Classified rewards for your incredible progress, only unlocked and redacted when you reach Level 1,000.
Calling Card Challenges
Global System (SP, MP, RBZ, WZ)

Barracks > Challenges > Calling Card Challenge Menu
Calling Cards: System Overview
Recap: Calling Card Challenges are back in Black Ops 6, with over 450 Calling Cards available to be earned by completing a variety of Challenges in Campaign, Multiplayer, Zombies and (in Season 01) Call of Duty: Warzone.

Access Calling Card Challenges via the “Challenges” button in the Barracks tab. Here you can view Challenges for all four modes, split out into different categories:

• Career.
• Battle Hardened.
• Prestige (Multiplayer, Zombies and Call of Duty: Warzone only).
• Dark Ops.

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Armaments Intel: Primary, Secondary, and Melee Weapons (MP, RBZ, WZ)

At launch, expect Black Ops 6 to offer an exceptional arsenal of 33 different armaments to utilize, including 12 weapons all new to the franchise. As you begin to build your favorite Loadouts within a streamlined Weapons menu, and prepare for the Weapon Leveling to come, it’s worth considering the different types of weaponry available to you, how they unlock, and a closer look into a more accessible Gunsmith.

Primary Weapons (25)

Your main and usually hardest-hitting weapon utilized for most of your time in combat. Expect a varied and interesting selection of weapons in each category, as well as the individual Attachments for each Primary Weapon, which are – except for some Optics – unlocked as you level each weapon up. The Gunsmith is available for all Primary Weapons. Run the Wildcard “Overkill” if you wish to equip a second Primary Weapon in the Secondary Weapon slot. Choose from:

• Assault Rifles (7)
• SMGs (6)
• Shotguns (2)
• LMGs (3)
• Marksman Rifles (4)
• Sniper Rifles (3)

Secondary Weapons (6)

Your back-up weapon, used in emergency or context-specific situations. These weapons are carried in addition to the Primary Weapon you pick, and more adept Operators tend to choose a Secondary Weapon that complements their Primary Weapon in some way. Running the Overkill Wildcard will allow players to equip two Primary weapons, as well. The Gunsmith is available for Secondary Weapons. Choose from:

• Pistols (4)
• Launchers (2)

Melee Weapons (2)

Your third weapon is a close-quarters armament with no ranged ordnance. Bring out your Melee weapon using the same key or button press as Melee (for controllers, this is the Right thumbstick). Tap this for a gun butt melee. Hold to bring out your Melee weapon, which will remain equipped until you swap back to your Primary or Secondary. There’s also the Weapon Cycle setting (accessed via Controller > Combat > Dedicated Melee Weapon Activation > Hold Melee/Weapon Cycle), which allows players to use the weapon swap button to cycle between Primary, Secondary, and Melee weapons if they so choose. The Gunsmith is available for Melee Weapons (Cosmetics only). Choose from:

• Knife (1)
• Baseball Bat (1)

Player Levels: Weapon Unlock Criteria

All the launch weaponry in Black Ops 6 have specific unlock criteria, and this is related to your Player Progression (accessed via the Progression tab in the Barracks Menu). Gain Experience Points as you play matches to level up, then unlock weapons once you reach a particular Player Progression Level, as shown in the following table. Note that one weapon from each type or class is always immediately available in Default Loadouts and the rest are unlocked as you level up. Look for more information on Player Leveling later in this blog, and full details on all the Player Level Unlocks in the Launch Comms: Progression Blog.

Perk Notes: Equip the following to affect the use of your weaponry in a variety of different ways:

• Gung-Ho (Enforcer) reduces movement penalties when reloading or using Equipment and allows reloading while Tactical Sprinting.
• Dexterity (Enforcer) reduces weapon motion while jumping, sliding, and diving.
• Scavenger (Enforcer) allows ammo resupply from downed enemies.
• Bruiser (Enforcer) enables Melee kills to replenish health and earn extra score.
• Tracker (Recon) enables auto-pinging enemies when you ADS.
• Cold-Blooded (Recon) prevents thermal optics from targeting you.
• Fast Hands (Strategist) allows you to swap weapons faster.

Wildcard Notes: Equip the following to affect the use of your weaponry in a variety of different ways:

• Overkill allows you to equip any non-melee weapon in Primary and Secondary slots.
• Gunfighter allows you to receive three extra Attachment points for your Primary Weapon.

Primary Weapons (25)

Assault Rifles (7)

Attachment Types: Optic, Muzzle*, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods.

(*AS VAL has no Muzzle Attachment)

Medium range Primary Weapons. Average mobility, hard-hitting and versatile due to the available attachment options. Usually full-auto, with iron sights and ADS options for Optics.

XM4

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 30

Available: Unlocked Immediately

Full-auto assault rifle. A well-rounded weapon with average accuracy, mobility, and power among its counterparts.

AK-74

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 30

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 10

Full-auto assault rifle. Imposing firepower with high damage at mid-to-long range balanced by a slower rate of fire and heavier recoil.

AMES 85

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 30

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 19

Full-auto assault rifle. Impressive accuracy and a suitable rate of fire make this an excellent weapon for mid to long range engagements.

GPR 91

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 30

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 28

Full-auto assault rifle. What this rifle lacks in raw power, it makes up for in spades with best-in-class handling and a decent rate of fire.

MODEL L

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 30

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 40

Full-auto assault rifle. Slow-firing and controllable with respectable damage, the Model L shines in calculated engagements at mid-range.

GOBLIN MK 2

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 20

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 46

Semi-auto assault rifle. The Goblin Mk2 excels at short to mid ranges where its operator can take full advantage of its handling and impressive rate of fire.

AS VAL

MAGS: 5

MAG SIZE: 20

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 55

Full-auto assault rifle. Leads the way in stealth while remaining suitable for urban combat through its integrated suppressor and improved mobility.

SMGS (6)

Attachment Types: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel*, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods.

(*PP-919 has no Underbarrel Attachment)

Medium to short-range Primary Weaponry, with good mobility and handling, though not quite as accurate as an AR. Iron sights and ADS options are available for Optics.

C9

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 30

Available: Unlocked Immediately

Full-auto submachine gun. The C9 is a well-balanced weapon that performs reliably in all close to mid-range situations.

KSV

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 30

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 7

Full-auto submachine gun. Fast to aim with manageable recoil and good damage. Perfect for a dexterous operator seeking broad proficiency.

TANTO .22

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 30

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 16

Full-auto submachine gun. Slow-firing, but hard-hitting, the Tanto .22 is an easy-to-handle SMG with impressive mid-range performance.

PP-919

MAGS: 2

MAG SIZE: 64

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 37

Full-auto submachine gun. The PP-919 has the highest ammo counts in class, at the cost of some mobility and fire rate.

JACKAL PDW

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 30

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 43

Full-auto submachine gun. Great mobility and handling make this an easy choice for operators who aggressively seek CQB engagements.

KOMPAKT 92

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 30

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 49

Full-auto submachine gun. Chambered in 9mm with the fastest fire rate in class, the Kompakt 92 excels in close-range encounters.

Shotguns (2)

Attachment Types: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine*, Rear Grip*, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods.

(*ASG-89 only)

Advantageous at very close ranges, offering iron sights and ADS via Optics, and with correct Attachments, the ability to spray. Incredible firepower at the expense of range and accuracy.

Marine SP

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 6

Available: Unlocked Immediately

Pump-action shotgun. Powerful and versatile with a short cycling time that allows for rapid target acquisition. Hand loaded with one-shot kill potential in close quarters.

ASG-89

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 6

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 31

Semi-automatic shotgun. Capable of taking down multiple targets in quick succession thanks to its decent magazine size and solid rate of fire.

LMGs (3)

Attachment Types: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods.

Primary Weapons with increased ammo capacity and a focus on medium to long-range takedowns. Iron sights and ADS available via Optics. Though Accuracy, Mobility and Handling are sacrificed (compared to ARs), this is balanced by impressive fire rates and fast sustained fire capabilities.

PU-21

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 75

Available: Unlocked Immediately

Full-auto light machine gun. Deceptively lightweight and easy to aim with high damage. Rewards vigilance and careful recoil control.

XMG

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 100

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 13

Full-auto light machine gun. Belt-fed with best-in-class ammo capacity, the XMG has a slower fire rate, but powerful sustained fire accuracy.

GPMG-7

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 50

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 52

Full-auto light machine gun. Unparalleled ability to quickly neutralize threats thanks to a blistering fire rate and suitable long-range damage.

Marksman Rifles (4)

Attachment Types: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods.

Favoring an Operator with over-average skill, these burstor semi-auto Primary Weapons are optimal at medium to long ranges. ADS or iron sights available for Optics. Projectiles are hard-hitting and accuracy counts.

SWAT 5.56

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 30

Available: Unlocked Immediately

Three-round burst DMR. The Swat 5.56 pairs strong stopping power with a fast burst cooldown for excellence at medium ranges.

Tsarkov 7.62

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 20

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 22

Semi-auto DMR. The Tsarkov 7.62 sacrifices only some power in exchange for excellent handling, making it lethal in the hands of an accurate and mobile Operator.

AEK-973

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 30

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 34

Three-round burst DMR. Great stability and a fast rate of fire within each burst allows the AEK-973 to land multiple shots on target even at long ranges.

DM-10

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 20

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 43

Semi-auto DMR. Best in class stability and power make this the ideal marksman weapon for mid to long range engagements.

Sniper Rifles (3)

Attachment Types: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Magazine, Comb, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods, Stock Pad*.

(*LW3A1 Frostline only)

Normally set up to take down targets at extremely long ranges, these Primary Weapons favor ADS over iron sights when using Optics. Low mobility, and favoring a stable, patient Operator with a steady aim. Extremely high Firepower indicates one-shot takedown potential.

LW3A1 Frostline

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 5

Available: Unlocked Immediately

Bolt-action sniper rifle. The LW3A1 Frostline has decent rate of fire and handling speeds, but substantial recoil. One shot kill to the head, upper chest, and upper arms. Hold the Left Thumbstick while ADS to steady.

SVD

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 10

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 25

Semi-auto sniper rifle. Gas-operated Soviet sniper with modest vertical kick. Capable of landing precise follow-up shots. One skill kill to the head. Hold the Left Thumbstick while ADS to steady.

LR 7.62

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 5

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 49

Bolt-action sniper rifle. The LR 7.62 delivers high damage with minimal recoil and slower handling. One shot kill to the head, chest, and arms. Hold the Left Thumbstick while ADS to steady.

Secondary Weapons (6)

Pistols (4)

Attachment Types: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods.

Full or semi-auto Secondary Weapons, these excel at closer-range takedowns. Iron sights or ADS is available via Optics. Quick to swap to during a fight, and worth considering when finishing off an opponent.

9mm PM

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 10

Available: Unlocked Immediately

Semi-auto pistol. With a decent rate of fire and standard handling, the 9mm PM is a masterclass in reliability and the easy choice for all close-quarter engagements.

Grekhova

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 20

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 13

Full-auto pistol. Surprising accuracy combined with a fast rate of fire offsets the lower damage and smaller effective range of the Grekhova.

GS45

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 10

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 28

Semi-auto pistol. The GS45’s .45 Auto rounds make this sidearm unmatched in close range stopping power.

Stryder .22

MAGS: 2

MAG SIZE: 30

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 40

Semi-auto pistol. The Stryder .22 excels at finishing off damaged opponents in the heat of combat thanks to its fast semi-automatic rate of fire and best in class handling.

Launchers (2)

Attachment Types: None.

Available in lock-on or free-fire variants, these bulky Secondary Weapons are useful for clearing groups of Operators, or against vehicles or technology such as Scorestreaks. Single load, with a sizeable bulk.

CIGMA 2B

MAGS: 2

MAG SIZE: 1

Available: Unlocked Immediately

Lock-on capable launcher. Can lock onto enemy Scorestreaks and vehicles. Fires a high-explosive 110-mm warhead for massive damage.

HE-1

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 1

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 19

Free-fire rocket launcher. Fires a high-explosive 110-mm warhead for massive damage.

Melee Weapons (2)

Attachment Types: None.

Close-quarter battle (CQB) combat armaments offering vicious damage potential and arguably the fastest Mobility of any armament. No range capabilities.

Knife

MAGS: 1

MAG SIZE: 1

Available: Unlocked Immediately

One hit kill. Military-issue tactical knife well-suited for CQC scenarios where stealth, speed, and lethality are required.

Baseball Bat

MAGS: 1

MAG SIZE: 1

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 52

Two-hit kill. The aluminum bat is light enough for quick swings and heavy enough to inflict serious, blunt trauma on victims.

Weapon Menus: Loadouts, Gunsmith, and Attachments (MP, RBZ, WZ)

Loadouts

Your Loadout screen is familiar yet updated. Menus are mainly vertical, and the slots within a Loadout involve choosing armaments that differ slightly depending on the Mode you’re playing:

• Multiplayer: Choose three types of weapons (Primary, Secondary, Melee), three types of Equipment (Tactical, Lethal, and an MP-only Field Upgrade), three Perks (MP), an optional Specialty related to your Perk choice, and a Wildcard.
• Zombies: Choose two types of weapons (Primary or Secondary, and Melee), three types of Equipment (Tactical, Lethal, and a Zombies-only Field Upgrade), and a GobbleGum Pack (Zombies only).
• This blog details the first three Loadout slots (the Primary, Secondary, and Melee Weapons).
• You can add Loadouts, creating a maximum of ten.
• You can set one Loadout as your favorite. This Loadout acts as your default spawn class in games, and your Operator will carry the Primary Weapon in the Lobby.
• You can Rename, Duplicate, or Delete any Loadout.

Content Unlocks

You begin your Black Ops 6 journey with most of your Loadout items locked. There’s a wide variety of functional content to unlock on your journey through the 55 Player Levels. Every time you level up, be sure to check the Barracks > Progression > Level Unlocks menu (shown above) to ensure you’re aware of the unlocks you now have available to you. Expect between one and three unlocks per level.

Each specific unlock box in this menu has the game mode it applies to, or simply the BO6 logo if the item is available in all modes. The following type of content is unlockable, and usually adds to your existing item pools:

Loadouts (Default) (MP)

Loadouts (Custom) (MP)

Weapons (Primary) (MP, RBZ, WZ)

Weapons (Secondary) (MP, RBZ, WZ)

Weapons (Melee) (MP, RBZ, WZ)

Tacticals (MP, RBZ, WZ)

Lethals (MP, RBZ, WZ)

Field Upgrades (MP, WZ)

Field Upgrades (RBZ)

Perks (MP)

Wildcards (MP)

Scorestreaks (MP, RBZ, WZ)

Ammo Mods (RBZ)

GobbleGums (RBZ)

Operators (MP, RBZ, WZ)

Emotes (MP, RBZ, WZ)

Features (MP, RBZ, WZ)

Expect a full and thorough overview of how all your items unlock in the Launch Comms Blog 5: Progression.

The Firing Range

A familiar location to test your equipped Loadout weapons is available, and this comes with a few additions to help you continuously adjust a weapon build until you’re happy with it. Expect to utilize the following:

• Practice dummies to shoot at, at 10-, 25-, and 50-meter intervals.
• Dummies can have 0, 1, 2, or 3 Armor Plates added to them.
• You have almost limitless ammunition.
• The upper-left corner features a target elimination tracker, an accuracy tracker, and a damage tracker.
• A toggle feature allows you to optionally activate a Moving Target dummy, or a Recoil metal plate.
• Toggle Feature: Moving Target: A dummy drops down from the ceiling on a conveyor belt, and automatically moves back through the range as you connect with it using your weapon. Once you hit it at maximum range, it moves back to its initial position, and the process can be repeated.
• Toggle Feature: Recoil Target: A metal plate hangs from the ceiling around seven meters from your booth, allowing you to fire your weapon and view the bullet spread.

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Gear Up: Confirmation on Your Loadouts (MP, RBZ)

Recap: Perfecting your Loadouts in Black Ops 6 is both quick and easy. This includes a reworking of the Weapon Gunsmith to make it much more approachable, allowing you to choose from the vast array of unlockable weapon attachments with a renewed set of confidence that the build you’re making is suited to your exact style of play.

It all starts in the Weapons Menu, and it’s here you’ll choose your Loadouts. Black Ops 6 is set to bring an exceptional arsenal of weaponry and equipment to the game – including 12 weapons all-new to the franchise – and the following information details the available Equipment (Tacticals, Lethals, Field Upgrades) Scorestreaks, Perks, Combat Specialties, and Wildcards available at the game’s launch.

Weapons Detail Note: The Primary, Secondary, and Melee Weapons you can choose from, along with Gunsmith and Attachment Intel, is covered in the Weapons Detail Blog, available here.

Zombies Detail Note: Round-Based Zombies Mode utilizes some (but not all) of the Equipment detailed in this blog. Where appropriate, this will be flagged. Expect a Launch Comms: Zombies-focused blog prior to game release that confirms all Equipment available at launch for this mode.

Mastery Badges Note: Every Equipment set – Tacticals, Lethals, Field Upgrades, and Scorestreaks – have their own Medal Challenge (with associated XP Reward), and all individual Equipment items have a specific set of Mastery Badge Challenges to complete. Consult the Launch Comms: Progression Blog for more Intel.

Accessing Loadouts

Loadouts are the key to accessing all the wealth of Operator equipment in the game. At the very start of your Black Ops 6 Multiplayer journey, you’re able to access Default Loadouts (that are pre-built for a specific style of play), but the entire Loadout content opens once you hit Player Level 4, and Custom Loadouts become available, as shown below:

Progression: Loadout Unlocks

Loadout - Player Level

ENFORCER 1

RECON 1

STRATEGIST 1

COMMANDO 2

OVERWATCH 3

CUSTOM 4

Overview: Tacticals (8) (MP, RBZ)

Mastery Badges available for this Equipment Type

Recap: Tacticals are limited-per-life and reusable items that range from intel-gathering sensors to healing or disorientation devices, designed to offer a non-lethal advantage in combat.

Wildcard Note: Equip the Tactical Expert Wildcard, and you spawn with two additional Tacticals of the same type (a total of three).

Progression: Tacticals Unlocks

Tactical - Player Level

CONCUSSION 0

FLASHBANG 6

SPY CAM 12

SMOKE 17

PROX ALARM 23

STIM SHOT 30

DECOY 35

SHOCK CHARGE 42

Available Tacticals

Concussion Grenade (MP, RBZ)

Available: Unlocked Immediately

Grenade that slows victim’s movement and aiming.

Flashbang Grenade (MP)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 6

Grenade that blinds targets for a duration. For players with photosensitivity concerns, the flash effect of this grenade can be displayed as a low-light black effect if you change it at the Options > Graphics > View > Inverted Flashbang menu.

Spy Cam (MP)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 12

Quickly mark enemies and hostile Equipment and Scorestreaks for your team.

Smoke Grenade (MP, RBZ)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 17

Deploys a smoke screen that blocks vision and automated targeting systems.

Prox Alarm (MP)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 23

Set of two sticky alarms that ring and flash when an enemy is nearby. Tripped alarms show on allied minimaps.

Stim Shot (MP, RBZ)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 30

Combat stim that heals wounds and refreshes Tactical Sprint.

Decoy Grenade (MP, RBZ)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 35

Grenade that simulates footsteps and gunfire sounds to confuse enemies. Sticks to surfaces.

Shock Charge (MP, RBZ)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 42

Electrical trap that sticks to surfaces and electrocutes enemies, stunning them.

Overview: Lethals (9) (MP, RBZ)

Mastery Badges available for this Equipment Type

Recap: Lethals are limited-per-life items that harm enemies, usually via an explosion.

Wildcard Note: Equip the Danger Close Wildcard, and you spawn with two additional Lethals of the same type (a total of three).

Progression: Lethals Unlocks

Lethal Player Level

FRAG 0

STICKY GRENADE 9

C4 14

THERMO GRENADE 21

IMPACT GRENADE 26

MOLOTOV 32

BLAST TRAP 41

DRILL CHARGE 50

COMBAT AXE 53

Available Lethals

Frag Grenade (MP, RBZ)

Available: Unlocked Immediately

Cookable fragmentation grenade.

Sticky Grenade (MP, RBZ)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 9

Reliable sticky grenade with a timed fuse.

C4 (MP, RBZ)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 14

Sticky explosive with large damage radius. Detonate remotely with your Lethal Equipment Button. Double-tap your Interact Button for a quick detonation.

Thermo Grenade (MP, RBZ)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 21

Creates a large fuel-air cloud that explodes after a duration.

Impact Grenade (MP, RBZ)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 26

Precision grenade that explodes on impact.

Molotov (MP, RBZ)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 32

Thrown incendiary weapon creates a patch of flames.

Blast Trap (MP, RBZ)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 41

Planted explosive device detonates when enemies come near.

Drill Charge (MP)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 50

Explosive charge that burrows into a surface and explodes, damaging enemies on the other side.

Combat Axe (MP, RBZ)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 53

Thrown axe that kills enemies in one hit. Bounces off surfaces.

Overview: Field Upgrades (11) (MP)

Mastery Badges available for this Equipment Type

Recap: Impressive tactical or lethal devices that are powerful and recharge during a match after use.

RBZ Note: Zombies Field Upgrades are entirely different, and those available at game launch are covered in the Launch Comms: Zombies Blog.

Wildcard Note: Equip the Prepper Wildcard, and you spawn with two different Field Upgrades (a total of two).

Progression: Field Upgrades Unlocks

Field Upgrade Player Level

ASSAULT PACK 0

SCRAMBLER 18

SIGNAL LURE 27

MORPHINE INJECTOR 44

WAR CRY 35

SPRING MINE 0

TACTICAL INSERTION 39

TROPHY SYSTEM 12

NEUROGAS 48

ACOUSTIC AMP 41

SLEEPER AGENT 51

Available Field Upgrades

Assault Pack (MP)

Available: Unlocked Immediately

Deploy a box of extra ammo and equipment to resupply your team.

Spring Mine (MP)

Available: Unlocked Immediately

Deploy an anti-infantry mine.

Trophy System (MP)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 12

Deployable defense system that destroys enemy projectiles in the air.

Scrambler (MP)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 18

Creates an area that disrupts enemy equipment, Field Upgrades, Scorestreaks, and minimaps.

Signal Lure (MP)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 27

Reveal your position to enemies but earn bonus score for kills and for surviving.

War Cry (MP)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 35

Rally your team, improving nearby allies’ movement speed and health regen speed for a duration.

Tactical Insertion (MP)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 39

Marks a location as your next spawn point.

Acoustic Amp (MP)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 41

Personal audio amplifier that makes enemy footsteps louder for a duration.

Morphine Injector (MP)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 44

For a duration, fatal damage puts you into a Last Stand state. Teammates can revive you or get a kill to self-revive.

Neurogas (MP)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 48

Deployed trap which emits a neurotoxic gas cloud, causing severe hallucinations, which disorients and damages victims.

Sleeper Agent (MP)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 51

Infiltrate the enemy team, appearing as a friendly to them for a short duration. Kills extend the time. Gunfire and enemy content reveal your true identity.

Overview: Perks (21), Specialties (3), and Wildcards (6) (MP)

Recap: The Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Perk system brings innovation, familiarity, and streamlining to your initial choices when choosing the three abilities you bring to each MP match, with added depth as you ponder the advantages of Combat Specialties, as well as the Wildcard feature you can pick to fully flesh out your Operator.

Perk Slots 1, 2, 3: You have a selection from all the available Perks to choose from in each of three different available slots. You pick one Perk per slot, for a total of three Perks that activate immediately at the start of every match.

Combat Specialty: In addition to the name and combat capabilities, each Black Ops 6 Perk has color associated with it. This visual reference denotes the Combat Specialty the Perk offers, but only if grouped with two other Perks of the same color (or Specialty).

• The three colors are Red (Enforcer), Blue (Recon), and Green (Strategist).
• For example, “Engineer” (Perk 2) is color-coded blue, meaning it grants the Recon Combat Specialty, but only if your two other Perks (from Perk selections 1 and 3) are also color-coded blue (i.e., they are also grant the “Recon” Specialty).
• Choose three Perks of the same color in slots 1, 2, and 3, and you’re able to pick an additional Specialty.

Note on RBZ: Zombies Perks are entirely different, and those available at game launch are covered in the Launch Comms Zombies Blog.

Wildcard Note: Equip the Perk Greed Wildcard, and you can choose a fourth Perk. This opens up a special fourth Perk Slot; the Perk can be chosen from any Specialty (you have the choice of any of the 21 available Perks). This perk also counts towards obtaining your Combat Specialty, allowing for tactical placement and choice across all four slots.

Progression: Perks Unlocks

Perk - Slot - Specialty - Player Level

DEXTERITY 1 Enforcer 20

GUNG-HO 1 Enforcer 0

SCAVENGER 1 Enforcer 26

ASSASSIN 2 Enforcer 5

BRUISER 2 Enforcer 53

BANKROLL 3 Enforcer 23

DOUBLE TIME 3 Enforcer 14

GHOST 1 Recon XXX

NINJA 1 Recon 35

ENGINEER 2 Recon 0

FORWARD INTEL 2 Recon 47

TRACKER 2 Recon 29

COLD-BLOODED 3 Recon 41

VIGILANCE 3 Recon 6

FLAK JACKET 1 Strategist 8

TAC MASK 1 Strategist 44

DISPATCHER 2 Strategist 11

FAST HANDS 2 Strategist 38

GEARHEAD 3 Strategist 50

GUARDIAN 3 Strategist 32

QUARTERMASTER 3 Strategist 0

Enforcer Perks (7) (Perk Slots 1, 2, 3)

Enforcer Perks: Slot 1

Pick one of the following three Perks from the Enforcer type for this slot or choose from Slot 1 Recon or Strategist Perks.

Gung-Ho

Available: Unlocked Immediately

Reduced movement penalties when reloading or using Equipment. Reload while Tactical Sprinting.

Dexterity

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 20

Reduced weapon motion while jumping, sliding, and diving. Take less fall damage.

Scavenger

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 26

Resupply ammo and Equipment from killed enemies.

Enforcer Perks: Slot 2

Pick one of the following two Perks from the Enforcer type for this slot or choose from Slot 2 Recon or Strategist Perks.

Assassin

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 5

Enemies on a kill streak get a unique minimap marker and drop Bounty Packs when killed. Pick up the Packs for more Score.

Bruiser

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 53

Melee kills and finishing moves replenish health and earn extra score.

Enforcer Perks: Slot 3

Pick one of the following two Perks from the Enforcer type for this slot or choose from Slot 3 Recon or Strategist Perks.

Double Time

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 14

Greatly increased duration of Tactical Sprint.

Bankroll

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 23

Start each life with +150 score towards Scorestreaks (non-lethal).

Recon Perks (7) (Perk Slots 1, 2, 3)

Recon Perks: Slot 1

Pick one of the following two Perks from the Recon type for this slot or choose from Slot 1 Enforcer or Strategist Perks.

Ghost

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 17

Undetectable by enemy Scout Pulse (Scorestreak) and UAV (Scorestreak) when moving, planting, defusing, or controlling Scorestreaks. Undetectable by Prox Alarm (Tactical).

Ninja

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 35

Move more quietly.

Recon Perks: Slot 2

Pick one of the following three Perks from the Recon type for this slot, or choose from Slot 2 Enforcer or Strategist Perks.

Engineer

Available: Unlocked Immediately

See enemy Equipment and Scorestreaks through walls and enemy Scorestreak icons on the minimap.

Tracker

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 29

See enemy footsteps. ADSing auto-pings enemies. Long cooldown between pings.

Forward Intel

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 47

Increases minimap area and shows direction indicators for revealed enemies.

Recon Perks: Slot 3

Pick one of the following two Perks from the Recon type for this slot or choose from Slot 3 Enforcer or Strategist Perks.

Vigilance

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 6

Displays a HUD icon whenever you appear on enemy minimaps. Immune to CUAV (Scorestreak) and Scrambler (Field Upgrade). Immune to Sleeper Agent (Field Upgrade).

Cold-Blooded

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 41

Undetectable by AI targeting and thermal optics. Player-controlled Scorestreaks don’t highlight you.

Strategist Perks (7) (Perk Slots 1, 2, 3)

Strategist Perks: Slot 1

Pick one of the following two Perks from the Strategist type for this slot or choose from Slot 1 Enforcer or Recon Perks.

Flak Jacket

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 8

Reduces incoming explosive and fire damage.

Tac Mask

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 44

Resistance to enemy flash and concussion grenades (Tacticals) and enemy Neuro Gas (Field Upgrade).

Strategist Perks: Slot 2

Pick one of the following two Perks from the Strategist type for this slot or choose from Slot 2 Enforcer or Recon Perks.

Dispatcher

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 11

Reduced score cost for non-lethal Scorestreaks. Stacks with Bankroll (Slot 3 Enforcer Perk).

Fast Hands

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 38

Swap weapons faster and extend fuses when throwing back grenades.

Strategist Perks: Slot 3

Pick one of the following three Perks from the Strategist type for this slot or choose from Slot 3 Enforcer or Recon Perks.

Quartermaster

Available: Unlocked Immediately

Recharge Equipment uses over time.

Guardian

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 32

Faster healing while capturing and holding objectives. Revive downed teammates faster.

Gearhead

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 50

Two Field Upgrade charges. Increased Field Upgrade charge rate. Hack enemy Equipment and Field Upgrades.

Combat Specialties (3)

Recap: Equip three Perks of the same Combat Specialty (Enforcer, Recon, or Strategist, denoted by the red, blue, or green color) to activate its Combat Specialty in-game. There are three, which are automatically added to the Specialty slot. If your three Perks are of differing colors (or Specialties), no Specialty is granted. Black Ops 6 has the following Specialties available:

Enforcer

Available: When three Enforcer Perks are equipped

Killing enemies grants a temporary buff to movement speed and health regeneration rate.

Recon

Available: When three Recon Perks are equipped

Enemies can be seen through walls for a short time after respawn; a HUD edge indicator flashes when an enemy is outside your view; leave no death skulls when killing enemies.

Strategist

Available: When three Strategist Perks are equipped

Earn a score bonus for objectives and destroying enemy Equipment; see Equipment through walls; deploy Equipment and Field Upgrades faster.

Wildcards (6)

Recap: Lastly, you can further augment your favorite Loadouts by adding a single Wildcard. Last utilized in Black Ops Cold War, these allow you to add a modifier that would normally bend or break the rules of the Create-a-Class system. Expect the following Wildcards at launch:

Tactical Expert

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 15

Spawn with two extra Tacticals.

Overkill

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 24

Equip any non-melee weapon in Primary and Secondary slots.

Gunfighter

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 33

Get three extra attachment points for your Primary weapon.

Danger Close

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 38

Spawn with an extra lethal.

Prepper

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 45

Equip two different Field Upgrades.

Perk Greed

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 54

Equip an extra Perk.

Overview: Scorestreaks (18) (MP, RBZ)

Mastery Badges available for this Equipment Type

Recap: As well as bringing a Loadout to battle, you’re able to choose three Scorestreaks, some of the most powerful recon, tactical, or destructive tools at your disposal. These are earned by increasing your score count during a single life, as score resets if you die.

Note that Scorestreaks in Black Ops 6 are not grouped into subsets that you must pick between; you can choose any three Scorestreaks you like, no matter how little or large the points cost. These are then unlocked during a match from lowest to highest points, as normal.

Note on RBZ: Zombies Mode allows you to craft or loot a small selection of the following Scoresteaks, known as “Support” equipment in-game. Consult the Launch Comms: Zombies Blog for more information.

Perk Note: When equipped, the Dispatcher Perk reduces the Scorestreak cost for non-lethal (i.e., tactical) Scorestreaks. This stacks with Bankroll.

Perk Note: When equipped, the Bankroll Perk automatically awards you +150 score towards Scorestreaks at the start of a match. This stacks with Dispatcher.

Progression: Scorestreaks Unlocks

Scorestreak Player Level

SCOUT PULSE 0

RC-XD 5

ARCHANGEL LAUNCHER 9

UAV 15

COUNTER UAV 17

SAM TURRET 33

CARE PACKAGE 24

NAPALM STRIKE 30

SENTRY TURRET 12

LDBR 21

WATCHDOG HELO 0

A.G.R. MK 1 27

HELLSTORM 0

INTERCEPTORS 47

STRATEGIC BOMBER 36

HARP 42

CHOPPER GUNNER 45

DREADNOUGHT 54

Available Scorestreaks

Scout Pulse (MP)

Type: Non-lethal

Score: 400 (Dispatcher Perk: 300)

Available: Unlocked Immediately

Radar ping that reveals nearby enemies on the user’s minimap.

RCXD (MP)

Type: Lethal

Score: 450

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 5

Deploy a small remote controlled, remote detonated explosive vehicle.

SAM Turret (MP)

Type: Non-lethal (to Operators)

Score: 550 (Dispatcher Perk: 500)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 33

Launch a targeted missile strike against air vehicles.

UAV (MP)

Type: Non-lethal

Score: 600 (Dispatcher Perk: 500)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 15

Aerial recon drone that reveals enemy locations on the minimap for your team.

Archangel Launcher (MP)

Type: Lethal

Score: 650

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 9

Rocket launcher that fires remote-piloted rockets. Magazine size of two.

Counter UAV (MP)

Type: Non-lethal

Score: 700 (Dispatcher Perk: 550)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 17

Launch a drone that scrambles enemy minimaps.

Care Package (MP)

Type: Non-lethal

Score: 750 (Dispatcher Perk: 700)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 24

Call in an airdrop that contains a random Scorestreak.

Napalm Strike (MP)

Type: Lethal

Score: 900

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 30

Launch a targeted strike of explosive napalm.

LDBR (MP, RBZ)

Type: Lethal

Score: 950

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 21

Launch a missile bombardment in a targeted area for a duration.

Sentry Turret (MP, RBZ)

Type: Lethal

Score: 1,000

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 12

Automated turret that scans for and attacks nearby enemies in a forward-facing cone.

Hellstorm (MP, RBZ)

Type: Lethal

Score: 1,050

Available: Unlocked Immediately

Control a long-range missile with brake and boost capabilities and secondary missiles.

Watchdog Helo (MP)

Type: Lethal

Score: 1,100

Available: Unlocked Immediately

Watchdog Helo that engages enemies and pings enemy locations for your team.

A.G.R. Mk 1 (MP)

Type: Lethal

Score: 1,200

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 27

Remotely piloted quick assault tank armed with a machine gun and grenade launcher.

Interceptors (MP)

Type: Non-lethal (to Operators)

Score: 1,250 (Dispatcher Perk: 1,050)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 47

Call in a fighter jet squadron that eliminates enemy air targets.

Strategic Bomber (MP)

Type: Lethal

Score: 1,300

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 36

Stealth plane that carpet bombs a large targeted area.

HARP (MP)

Type: Non-lethal

Score: 1,450 (Dispatcher Perk: 1,200)

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 42

High altitude recon plane reveals enemy position and direction on the minimap in real time.

Chopper Gunner (MP, RBZ)

Type: Lethal

Score: 1,600

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 45

Take control of the door gun turret on an assault chopper.

Dreadnought (MP)

Type: Lethal

Score: 1,800

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 54

Heavily modified gunship equipped with multiple cannons, rocket pods, and a Daisy Cutter bomb.

Black Ops 6: Unredacted Launch Comms Incoming!

Expect further critical intel to be unredacted in the coming days as we confirm additional launch content across Multiplayer and Zombies. Look for the following missives:

Launch Comms Blog 1: Multiplayer and More: Essential Intel on the Multiplayer Modes, Maps, Factions, and Operators Coming to Black Ops 6.

Launch Comms Blog 2: Zombies Mode Prep: Full Equipment, Power-Ups, Augments, GobbleGums, a Full Tour of Terminus and Liberty Falls, and Confirmed Launch Changes.

Launch Comms Blog 3: Weapons Hot: Primary, Secondary, and Melee Weapons Detail for Black Ops 6. Includes new details on the latest innovations across Gunsmith and Attachments.

Launch Comms Blog 4: Gear Up: Ensure you’re fully equipped for Black Ops 6 launch as we confirm all the launch Equipment (Tacticals, Lethals, Field Upgrades), Perks, Specialties, Wildcards, and Scorestreaks available. You’re reading this blog now!

Launch Comms Blog 5: Progression: Unlock your true potential as we detail the critical Player Level equipment you’ll need on day one, detailed intel on Classic Prestige and the available rewards, full info on Calling Cards, Reticles, and Mastery Badges Challenges. Plus: Are You Ready for a Deep Dive into the Weapon Camo System?

The Truth Lies.

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