Summary
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 includes unlockable weapon blueprints that turn existing assault rifles and submachine guns into other classic weapons.
- Various prestige rewards unlock new blueprints, turning the Model L into the STG-44 and the C9 in the Thompson.
- Players are also recreating other iconic weapons by equipping specific attachments.
As Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has been released for almost two weeks now, players are working their way up the rankings and discovering a plethora of different hidden classic weapons. While they aren't unlocked in the same way as other Black Ops 6 weapons, they can be equipped via the game's blueprint system, which turns existing weapons into some of Call of Duty's most iconic assault rifles, submachine guns, and more.
Call of Duty's classic prestige system made a triumphant return in Black Ops 6, allowing users to work their way through ten different prestige levels as well as the coveted prestige master, which features an additional 1,000 levels. After a player reaches level 55, they will have the option to prestige, which will reset their rank and lock any previously unlocked weapons and items. Aside from a fancy new emblem, there are plenty of other rewards to be earned, such as new operators, a permanent unlock token with every prestige, and even some hidden classic weapons.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Players Show Off Hidden Weapons
As players continue to work their way through the rankings, with some even already reaching prestige master in Black Ops 6, more and more hidden weapons are being discovered. Each time a player reaches a new prestige, they will be able to unlock new rewards at certain levels, including operators and other cosmetic items. Some of these rewards include weapon blueprints, which often come with a fancy camo and some pre-equipped attachments. But it looks like some of these blueprints are actually turning player's weapons into some of the series' most iconic assault rifles and submachine guns.
While the hidden weapons won't be much of a secret to those who have already been working their way through the prestige levels, there are plenty of users blissfully unaware of their existence. As noted by ModenasHD on Twitter, one of the blueprints can be unlocked for the Model L assault rifle at prestige 2 level 50, seemingly turning the weapon into the iconic STG-44 from previous titles such as Vanguard, Advanced Warfare, and more.
There are plenty of other unlockable blueprints too, such as the 'Teddy is a Liar' blueprint for the C9 submachine gun at prestige 1 level 50. This not only gives players an epic camo for the C9, but it also comes with pre-installed attachments that turn it into the classic Thompson from Call of Duty: World at War. While these blueprints make it much easier for players to get their hands on these classic weapons, they can also be recreated with a few simple attachments, as shown by Reddit user AKMike99, who managed to turn the XM4 into the M16A3, the AS Val into the VSS Vintorez, and more.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 91%
- Released
- October 25, 2024
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Suggestive Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
- Developer(s)
- Treyarch, Raven Software
- Publisher(s)
- Activision
- Engine
- IW 9.0
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Yes - PlayStation, Xbox, PC
WHERE TO PLAY
Forced to go rogue. Hunted from within. This is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Developed by Treyarch and Raven, Black Ops 6 is a spy action thriller set in the early 90s, a period of transition and upheaval in global politics, characterized by the end of the Cold War and the rise of the United States as a single superpower. With a mind-bending narrative, and unbound by the rules of engagement, this is signature Black Ops.
The Black Ops 6 Campaign provides dynamic moment-to-moment gameplay that includes a variety of play spaces with blockbuster set pieces and action-packed moments, high-stakes heists, and cloak-and-dagger spy activity.
In a best-in-class Multiplayer experience, players will test their skills across 16 new maps at launch, including 12 core 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps that can be played 2v2 or 6v6.
Black Ops 6 also marks the epic return of Round-Based Zombies, the fan-favorite mode where players will take down hordes of the undead in two brand-new maps at launch. Post-launch, players can look forward to even more exciting maps and groundbreaking experiences dropping into both Multiplayer and Zombies.
- Cross Save
- Yes - PlayStation, Xbox, PC
- Prequel(s)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Call of Duty: World at War
- Franchise
- Call of Duty
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Split Screen Orientation
- Vertical or Horizontal
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- October 25, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- October 25, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- October 25, 2024
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- Genre(s)
- FPS
- How Long To Beat
- 8 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- File Size Xbox Series
- 216 GB (October 2024)
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 Players
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
