How does the Black Ops 7 Prestige system work? The Prestige system in the Call of Duty series offers a compelling incentive for players who reach Rank 55 to push their limits even further. It’s a journey taken multiple times in exchange for exclusive rewards and, perhaps most importantly, bragging rights.
An embedded video provides a visual overview of the Prestige system.
While the Black Ops 7 Prestige journey isn’t mandatory, embracing it will reward you handsomely with operator skins, weapon blueprints, and distinctive calling cards. This iteration also marks the return of Weapon Prestige, a feature not seen since Black Ops 4, providing a fresh reason to truly master your favorite firearms in this multiplayer game. Below, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the Black Ops 7 Prestige system, including its mechanics, expected rewards, and much more.
Black Ops 7 Prestige Explained
You have the option to enter Prestige mode in Black Ops 7 once you’ve accumulated enough experience to reach Rank 55, the highest initial level in the game. Upon choosing to Prestige, your leveling process resets, taking you back to Rank 1. This decision entails sacrificing nearly all your hard-earned progress, making it a significant choice.
Mirroring previous titles, Black Ops 7 features ten distinct Prestige Levels that players can advance through, ultimately aiming for the challenging Level 1000 cap—a milestone only the most dedicated players typically achieve. Each Prestige Level is designed with a unique theme, which, according to developer insights, will ‘cover elements within the Black Ops 7 narrative.’ The exact implications for the overarching story are still being revealed, but this approach clearly distinguishes it from the previous game, where Black Ops 6 Prestige themes were entirely separate from the narrative.
Thankfully, progressing through the ranks doesn’t solely rely on endless killstreaks on classic maps. You can earn experience across various modes, including the campaign, Zombies, multiplayer, and even Call of Duty Warzone. As long as you’re actively playing Black Ops 7, all earned experience contributes to your overall rank.
An image showcasing a Call of Duty Black Ops 7 weapon with Prestige customization.
Weapon Prestige
The highly anticipated Weapon Prestige system makes its comeback in Black Ops 7. This feature allows you to progress through an additional 250 levels with each weapon to earn an exclusive camo. There are two tiers of Weapon Prestige, and similar to the regular rank prestige, all your attachment unlocks for that specific weapon will reset, requiring you to re-earn them. Rest assured, your existing camo progress remains intact, and all your optics will carry over.
For those committed enough to dedicate hours to a single weapon, there are some exciting rewards. Beyond a unique weapon camo that can be applied to any other weapon, reaching Level 250 unlocks a special final camo, with developers hinting at the return of some ‘fan-favorite’ designs.
Here are the Weapon Prestige Rewards in Black Ops 7:
- Permanent attachment unlock token.
- Unique Prestige attachment.
- Unique weapon camo.
- Weapon-specific charm.
An image displaying some of the potential Prestige rewards in Black Ops 7.
Black Ops 7 Prestige Rewards
Each time you choose to Prestige, your level resets to Rank 1, but you are granted a distinctive Prestige Icon and one Permanent Unlock token. The Prestige Icon serves as a proud display of your dedication, showcasing all the ranks you’ve conquered to reach that point.
The Permanent Unlock token allows you to select any item from the progression system—be it a weapon, equipment, or perk—and gain immediate access to it from Rank 1. This is particularly useful for unlocking powerful endgame weapons early, making subsequent Prestige cycles and the journey to Level 1000 significantly smoother.
Should Black Ops 7 follow the established pattern of previous titles, players can anticipate additional rewards for hitting specific rank milestones. These are expected to include marquee items like operator skins and weapon blueprints, alongside other cosmetic enhancements such as loading screens, sprays, and animated emblems.
This covers everything currently known about the Black Ops 7 Prestige system. We’ll be sure to update this guide as soon as more rewards are revealed. For those eager to get a head start, make sure to look into the Black Ops 7 beta to find out when it officially begins, offering an early chance to explore some of the new Black Ops 7 maps.