Black Ops 7’s Season 01 Battle Pass: what’s new and how it works

Season 01 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone launches at 9AM on December 4, introducing a refreshed Battle Pass built around Pages, High Value Targets, and a faster early grind. The pass features 100-plus rewards across 14 Pages with a final Completion Page, and all base weapons remain free to unlock. Narrative-wise, Alden Dorne steps out from Emma Kagan’s shadow to clash with David Mason and JSOC, while BlackCell owners can deploy the new Operator Scorn on day one.

Activision highlights three key improvements this season – tuned completion pacing, shorter early Pages that deliver high-value items sooner, and Battle Pass Tokens earned via Daily Challenges in Multiplayer, Zombies, Warzone, Co‑Op Campaign, and Endgame. Below is a concise breakdown of what’s included and how progression works.

Launch timing and context

Season 01 goes live at 9AM on December 4 across Black Ops 7 and Warzone. The seasonal story pivots to The Guild’s Alden Dorne, who seizes control and moves against Mason and JSOC.

“Your mind belongs to me now, Mason.” — Alden Dorne

How the Battle Pass is structured

The Season 01 Battle Pass is organized into 14 Pages plus a Completion Page. Each Page mixes Free and Premium slots and culminates in an HVT (High Value Target) reward – typically an Operator Skin or Weapon Blueprint – unlocked after claiming the Page’s preceding items.

• Tokens and unlock order: Earn Battle Pass Tokens in-game and spend them in any order within an unlocked Page.
• Auto Claim option: Enable to have rewards unlock automatically as you play; disable to bank Tokens and target specific items.
• Progression gates: New Pages unlock after you claim a set number of rewards – hover over a locked Page (in-game) to see remaining requirements.
• Tracking: The Overview tab shows COD Points earned, Operator Skins, Blueprints and Weapons, and overall completion.

System changes in Season 01

• Unlock timing tuned: Based on Black Ops 6 completion data, overall pacing is adjusted to be more rewarding for time spent across modes.
• Shorter early Pages: Fewer items are needed to reach HVTs on initial Pages, while later Pages carry more rewards – delivering high‑value content earlier across the 100‑tier journey.
• Tokens via Dailies: For the first time, Daily Challenges across Multiplayer, Zombies, Warzone, Co‑Op Campaign, and Endgame can award Battle Pass Tokens on certain days via the bonus Daily.

Key Operators and where they unlock

Season 01 adds a roster of Operator unlocks throughout the Pages, with some paired BlackCell variants:

• Dorne (The Guild) – Instant Reward Page HVT; includes the “Adjutant” Skin and a BlackCell variant.
• Scorn (JSOC) – BlackCell Instant Reward Page HVT; an autonomous frontline enforcer outfitted for high‑risk CQB.
• Dempsey “Mauler” – Page 2 HVT (BlackCell variant available).
• Zaveri “Ravage” – Page 4 HVT (BlackCell variant available).
• 50/50 “Collateral” – Page 6.
• Anderson “Reboot” – Page 7 HVT (BlackCell variant available).
• Razor “Knife Edge” – Page 8.
• Richtofen “Chemtrail” – Page 9 HVT (BlackCell variant available).
• Grimm “Array” – Page 11.
• Samuels “Wayward” – Page 12 HVT (BlackCell variant available).
• Wei Lin “Rainfall” – Page 14.

Free base weapons – stats, pages, prestige attachments

Two primary weapons are free for all players via their Battle Pass Pages. Below is a compact reference with official stats and unlock details.

Weapon Blueprints – highlights and HVT pairings

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The Season 01 pass features 20‑plus earnable Blueprints, including multiple HVT items paired with BlackCell variants. Notable HVTs include:

• “Firing Line” MXR‑17 Assault Rifle – Page 1 HVT (BlackCell variant available)
• “Wolfhound” Echo 12 Shotgun – Page 5 HVT (BlackCell variant available)
• “Liquid Cooled” Razor 9mm SMG – Page 8 HVT (BlackCell variant available)
• “Drumbeat” XM325 LMG – Page 10 HVT (BlackCell variant available)
• “First Light” Kogot‑7 SMG – Page 11 HVT (Tracers; BlackCell variant available)
• “Reconditioner” M8A1 Marksman Rifle – Page 13 HVT (Mastercraft, Tracers, Death FX; BlackCell variant available)
• “Neuroslicer” Maddox RFB – Page 14 HVT (Reactive, Tracers, Death FX; BlackCell variant available)

Instant reward Pages – key items at a glance

Upon owning the relevant track, players gain access to Instant Rewards Pages that front‑load several items:

• Battle Pass Instant Rewards: 10% Battle Pass XP Boost; Dorne Operator with “Adjutant” Skin (plus BlackCell variant for BlackCell owners); “Chain of Command” X9 Maverick Assault Rifle Blueprint; “Linked” Reticle; “Rank and File” Large Decal.
• BlackCell Instant Rewards: 20 Battle Pass Tier Skips; 1,100 COD Points; Scorn Operator (JSOC); “Ultimatum” Carbon 57 SMG Blueprint (Mastercraft, Tracers, Death FX); “Heavy Fire” Companion Finishing Move; “BlackCell No. 1” HUD Theme; “Clock Out” Gun Screen; “BlackCell” Clan Tag. BlackCell also unlocks seven BlackCell‑exclusive Operator Skins and seven BlackCell‑exclusive Weapon Blueprints across the Pages, with over 130 total item rewards available on full BlackCell completion.

Equipment skins, reticles, and finishing moves

Beyond weapons and Operators, the pass includes new reticles (e.g., “Linked”, “Candle”, “Converge”), lethal and tactical equipment skins (e.g., Cluster Grenade “Clash”, EMP Grenade “Digital Breakdown”), and a set of Finishing Moves and Emotes spread across Pages – including “Fast Work” (Page 1), “Wanna See a Magic Trick?” (Page 4), “Electro‑Pop” (Page 12), and “Busted Beaker” (Page 14).

Completion Page – final rewards

Finishing all 14 Pages unlocks the Completion Page, which instantly grants:

• 200 COD Points
• Dorne “Disharmony” Operator Skin and a “Disharmony” BlackCell variant
• “Dissonance” AK‑27 Assault Rifle Blueprint
• “No Slowing Down” animated Calling Card; “Energized One” animated Emblem; “Gift Card” GobbleGum

Trailer – Season 01 Battle Pass

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Final takeaway – why it matters

The Season 01 Battle Pass doubles down on faster early progression and mode‑wide Daily Challenge integration, while keeping base weapons free and tying signature HVT rewards to clear Page goals. For players, that means earlier access to standout items, consistent Token earn across where you play, and two meta‑relevant weapons available to everyone through regular seasonal play.