CoD Black Ops 6 & Warzone: Event Pass System, Explained

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• What is the Event Pass in BO6 & Warzone?

• Is BO6 & Warzone Premium Event Pass Worth It?

Call of Duty's live-service model has introduced several ways to unlock exclusive cosmetic rewards, catering to both free and paid players. The Battle Pass, a popular feature in free-to-play games, offers tiered rewards and has become a core element. Black Ops 6 and Warzone add the Event Pass, a new progression system accompanying limited-time events, providing another path to unique cosmetics. Here's a breakdown of how the Event Pass 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 version costs 1,100 CoD Points (the same as the standard Battle Pass) and unlocks additional rewards. Rewards match the event's theme; for example, the Squid Game collaboration offered cosmetics inspired by the Netflix series.

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 or community objectives, the Event Pass streamlines reward unlocking. It's especially appealing for players fully engaging with themed events and maximizing their collection.

To maximize your Event Pass progress, utilize Double XP Weekends or Double XP Tokens to double your XP per match. Playing fast-paced modes and smaller maps boosts XP gains due to increased kill counts, scorestreaks, and objective completions.

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 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 invested in the Battle Pass or store bundles.

Remember, Event Pass rewards are cosmetic and non-essential for gameplay. The purchase decision depends on your value of exclusive event content. Collectors or those aiming for complete event unlocks may find it worthwhile. However, if you rarely finish the Battle Pass or prefer spending CoD Points on store bundles, saving them might be more practical.

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, lock much of the most appealing content behind paywalls. Operators inspired by series characters are often exclusive to premium bundles or the premium Event Pass, limiting free-to-play access and full event engagement.

Before purchasing the premium Event Pass, consider if a specific reward justifies the approximate $10 / £8.39 cost, or if you'd rather allocate that money to other Black Ops 6, Warzone, or other game content.