Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Introduces Blackcell Loyalty Bonus with Stacking XP Boosts

Players who consistently purchase the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Blackcell battle pass will now receive "loyalty bonuses," according to a recent announcement by Treyarch and Microsoft. The Blackcell battle pass was reintroduced with the launch of Black Ops 6 Season 1 in November 2024, offering players a new way to earn exclusive rewards.

Blackcell Pass Revamped for Black Ops 6 Season 1

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is currently in its first content season, featuring new events like the Hit List and revamped systems for earning rewards. The updated Blackcell battle pass offers players cosmetic updates, character skins, and weapon blueprints as they level up its tiers. With the new loyalty bonus, players who purchase the Blackcell pass consistently across seasons will be rewarded with extra benefits.

What Is the Blackcell Loyalty Bonus?

The loyalty bonus provides a 10% boost to Player and Weapon XP in the following season for players who purchase the Blackcell pass again. This bonus is cumulative, stacking with each subsequent season. For example:

• Purchasing the pass in Season 1 and Season 2 grants a 10% XP boost for Season 2 and beyond.
• Purchasing the pass in Season 3 increases the boost to 20%, and so on.
• By Season 6, loyal Blackcell pass buyers can earn up to 50% more Player and Weapon XP.

This scaling XP boost encourages long-term engagement with the battle pass system. According to Treyarch, the bonus will apply alongside other XP modifiers, such as Call of Duty Double XP Tokens and event bonuses.

Mixed Reactions from the Community

The response to the Blackcell loyalty bonus has been divided. Some players appreciated the incentive, noting it adds value for those who were already committed to purchasing the passes. Others speculated that stacking the loyalty bonus with existing XP modifiers could allow players to earn massive amounts of XP in a short period.

However, some players expressed frustration, criticizing Call of Duty for pushing additional spending while the game still faces issues like bugs and balance problems. These criticisms highlight ongoing debates about monetization practices in live-service games.

A New Incentive for Call of Duty Fans

Despite mixed opinions, the loyalty bonus aims to reward Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s most dedicated players while encouraging engagement across multiple seasons. With its launch, Blackcell passes now offer more than just cosmetics, adding progression benefits for those willing to invest in the system. Whether this approach wins over more players remains to be seen, but it’s clear that Call of Duty continues to evolve its reward systems to keep its player base engaged.