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

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.
Leveling Up: Level Unlocks
Player Levels 1-55
- Weapons[/*]
- Lethal & Tactical Equipment[/*]
- Field Upgrades[/*]
- Scorestreaks[/*]
- Perks (Multiplayer Only)[/*]
- Wildcards (Multiplayer Only)[/*]
- Ammo Mods (Zombies Only)[/*]
- GobbleGums (Zombies Only)[/*]
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).
Level Unlocks: Highlights

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


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.[/*]
- 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.[/*]

- 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).[/*]
Permanent Unlocks

- 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.[/*]
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.
Prestige 1: Rewards Showcase

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

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.
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

- 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)[/*]
Calling Card Challenges
Global System (SP, MP, RBZ, WZ) Barracks > Challenges > Calling Card Challenge MenuCalling 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.
- Career.[/*]
- Battle Hardened.[/*]
- Prestige (Multiplayer, Zombies and Call of Duty: Warzone only).[/*]
- Dark Ops.[/*]