Complete Guide to Progression and Level Unlocks in Black Ops 6
Get ready to unlock more than ever in Black Ops 6! This blog outlines everything you need to know about Progression and Unlocks on Day 1, including Prestige, Calling Card Challenges, Camos, Reticles, the all-new Mastery Badge System, and Medals.
Black Ops 6 Progression: Overview & Goals
Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 marks the highly anticipated return of Classic Prestige, making its comeback bigger than ever. But that's not the only progression system getting a major upgrade this year. The Treyarch team has crafted the most rewarding Progression and Challenge systems in Call of Duty history, making Black Ops 6 packed with unlockable content right from Day 1! This blog covers everything you need to know about Progression and Unlocks in Black Ops 6, including Prestige, Calling Card Challenges, Camos, Reticles, the new Mastery Badge System, and Medals.
There's always something to grind for and unlock in Black Ops 6:
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 have the option to enter Prestige, resetting their progression in exchange for Prestige and exclusive rewards. Learn more about the return of Prestige and the valuable rewards you can earn.
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 the hidden Dark Ops Challenges waiting to be discovered. Strive to earn the “100 Percenter” Calling Cards in each mode for ultimate bragging rights.
Weapon Camos
The Weapon Camo grind has been overhauled in Black Ops 6 and is bigger than ever. Learn about the new system and how you’ll progress through Camos to earn the dynamic Dark Matter Camo in Multiplayer, Nebula Camo in Zombies, and Call of Duty’s first-ever Warzone Mastery Camo: Abyss (Season 01).
Reticle Challenges
Customizable Reticles and Reticle Challenges return in Black Ops 6. Learn how you’ll unlock and customize Reticles in Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone (Season 01).
Mastery Badges
Brand new in Black Ops 6, every Weapon, Equipment, Field Upgrade, and Scorestreak in your Loadout has a set of Mastery Badges to unlock in Multiplayer and Zombies. Use and master each piece of content to unlock its Mastery Badge and Stat Tracker, and prove your skills by showcasing your top three Badges in-game and on your Social Showcase.
Medal Collection
View your top Medals and track your Medal accumulation in Multiplayer and Zombies. The Collection will also indicate what’s required to unlock Medals you haven’t earned yet.
Level Unlocks
Global System (MP, Zombies, Warzone)
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 for Call of Duty: Warzone at the start of Season 01.
You can access the Progression system while in the Lobby by navigating to the Barracks tab at the top of the screen. This section offers a quick preview of your next Progression Reward and allows you to delve deeper into the “Progression” button for more detailed information about Level Unlocks and Prestige.
Leveling Up: Level Unlocks
Players progress through Levels 1-55 by earning XP, unlocking various Weapons, Equipment, Scorestreaks, and more as they advance.
Starting Your Progression in Black Ops 6
Your journey in Black Ops 6 begins with a clear goal: progress through Level Unlocks by advancing from “Private I” (Level 1) all the way to “Commander” (Level 55). This is done by earning XP in Multiplayer, Zombies, and, starting from Season 01, in Call of Duty: Warzone. Players earn XP by performing well, completing objectives, earning Medals, and tackling various Challenges (more on Challenges will be covered later).
As you advance through Levels 1-55, you'll unlock a range of new content to enhance your Loadouts in Multiplayer and Zombies:
- Loadouts (Default) (MP)
- Loadouts (Custom) (MP)
- Primary Weapons (MP, ZM, WZ)
- Secondary Weapons (MP, ZM, WZ)
- Melee Weapons (MP, ZM, WZ)
- Tacticals (MP, ZM, WZ)
- Lethals (MP, ZM, WZ)
- Field Upgrades (MP, WZ)
- Field Upgrades (ZM)
- Perks (MP)
- Wildcards (MP)
- Scorestreaks (MP, ZM, WZ)
- Ammo Mods (ZM)
- GobbleGums (ZM)
- Operators (MP, ZM, WZ)
- Emotes (MP, ZM, WZ)
- Features (MP, ZM, WZ)
In addition, players will unlock eight Base Operators and a variety of Emotes as they progress through the Level Unlocks from 1-55.
Relocked Content Note
Once unlocked, Operators and Emotes will not be relocked when players opt to enter Prestige. Refer to the Prestige section for further details.
Black Ops 6 Items in Call of Duty: Warzone
Any compatible items unlocked from Black Ops 6 during the progression process will also become available in Call of Duty: Warzone at the start of Season 01 later this year.
GobbleGums Note
All GobbleGums are available from the start of the game. The ones listed in Level Unlocks (1-55) serve as bonus GobbleGums that provide additional one-time use items.
Level Unlocks: Player Level 1-55
Level Unlocks: Highlights
The Launch Comms blogs related to Weapons and Gear include tables detailing specific item types, such as Weapons, Field Upgrades, and Scorestreaks. This allows players to track unlockable content by item type rather than by level (as seen in the Player Level table mentioned earlier). This becomes especially useful when deciding which items to permanently unlock once you enter Prestige mode.
