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Call of Duty's live-service model has introduced various ways to unlock exclusive cosmetic rewards, appealing to both free and paid players. The Battle Pass, a popular feature borrowed from free-to-play games, offers tiered rewards. Black Ops 6 and Warzone add the Event Pass, a system offering additional progression for unique cosmetics during limited-time events. This guide explains how it works.
What is the Event Pass in BO6 & Warzone?
The Black Ops 6 and Warzone Event Pass is a progression system linked to specific in-game events. It features free and premium tiers, each with 10 rewards. The premium pass costs 1,100 CoD Points (the same as the standard Battle Pass) and unlocks extra rewards. Rewards match the event's theme; for example, the Squid Game collaboration offered cosmetics inspired by the Netflix show.
The Event Pass functions similarly to other progression systems, requiring XP to unlock rewards. Completing all tiers grants a Mastery Reward, often a new weapon or Operator. Unlike previous systems relying on in-game challenges, the Event Pass streamlines reward unlocking, particularly appealing to players wanting to fully experience themed events.
To maximize your Event Pass progress, use Double XP Weekends or Double XP Tokens to double your XP per match. Fast-paced modes and smaller maps are beneficial, as they encourage higher kill counts, scorestreaks, and objective completions, boosting your XP gain.
Is BO6 & Warzone Premium Event Pass Worth It?
The premium Event Pass is a worthwhile investment for players who regularly complete the Battle Pass and are comfortable spending extra on in-game content. The free tier offers some rewards, allowing you to assess whether the 1,100 CoD Point upgrade is worthwhile, especially if you’ve already purchased the Battle Pass or store bundles.
Remember, Event Pass rewards are cosmetic and non-essential. The decision to buy depends on your value of exclusive event content. Collectors or those aiming for complete event participation might find it beneficial. However, if you rarely finish the Battle Pass or prefer spending CoD Points on store bundles, saving your points might be a better strategy.
The Event Pass's 1,100 CoD Point price tag, in addition to the Battle Pass and other premium content (store bundles costing 2,400 and 3,000 CoD Points), caused initial controversy. Exclusive collaborations, like the Squid Game event, often lock the most desirable content behind paywalls. Operators inspired by series characters are usually only available via premium bundles or the premium Event Pass, limiting free-to-play access and full event participation.
Before purchasing the premium Event Pass, consider if a specific reward justifies the cost (approximately $10 / £8.39) compared to other content in Black Ops 6, Warzone, or other games.
