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Standard edition includes –
- Early access to the Open Beta.
- Woods operator pack.
Vault edition includes –
- Hunters vs Hunted operator pack.
- Mastercraft Weapon collection.
- BlackCell.
- GobbleGum pack for Zombies.
- Early access to the Open Beta.
- Woods operator pack.
Black Ops 6 are seriously shaking things up, with a new movement system and original multiplayer maps that take advantage of it. If you want to get your hands on its early access beta first, you’ll need to pre-order the game. But being able to check it out early isn’t the only perk Raven Software and Treyarch are offering to its loyal fans.
Here’s what you need to know about all the editions you can purchase and the pre-order bonuses they offer. You’ll want all the help you can get after clearing the new spy-thriller campaign set in the 90s. While the Vault Edition comes at a premium, longtime CoD fans who want to make their Prestige grind easier should consider the upgrade.
The Woods operator pack gives you access to three skins. Image via Activision.
The Hunters vs. Hunted pack brings some menacing skins. Image via Activision.
Get five weapon blueprints with the Mastercraft collection. Image via Activision.
GobbleGum power-ups are back in Black Ops 6. Image via Activision.
BlackCell passes grant even more rewards than the battle pass. Image via Activision.
Pre order bonuses
Like previous entries, paying up for the Vault Edition has several neat bonuses. This makes your early game grind easier as you’ll start with new weapons and cosmetics. The Mastercraft collection is a notable highlight alongside the premium Blackcell battle pass for the first season. Players who pre order the standard or vault edition will get early access to the Black Ops 6 open beta. Here’s a detailed list that breaks down all the editions and their rewards:
| Pre-order bonuses | Description | Vault Edition | Standard or Cross-Gen Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full game download | Access to the base game of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. | Yes | Yes |
| Early access to open beta | Early access to the game’s open beta before it opens to new players. | Yes | Yes |
| Woods Operator Pack (for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone 2.0) | Classic Woods, Zombie Woods, and Numbers Woods skins | Yes | Yes |
| Hunters vs. Hunted Operator Pack | Oblivion (for Park), Umbra (for Adler), Warden of Alcatraz (for Brutus), and Reborn (for Klaus) operator skins | Yes | No |
| Mastercraft Weapon Collection | Five weapon blueprints | Yes | No |
| GobbleGum Pack for Zombies | 12 single-use GobbleGums offering unique in-game effects. | Yes | No |
| BlackCell | Premium battle pass for one season with 1100 CoD points, exclusive skins, and 20 battle pass tier skips | Yes | No |
How much does each edition cost?
The base game costs $69.99 while the Vault Edition sits at a higher price of $99.99. Now that Activision Blizzard has been acquired by Microsoft, the game will release for Game Pass subscribers right on day one. Here’s a list of all the editions for the game:
- Black Ops 6 Standard Edition: $69.99 or £57.99
- Black Ops 6 Cross-Gen Edition: $69.99 or £57.99 (for consoles)
- Black Ops 6 Vault Edition: $99.99 or £99.99
Where to buy
PC players can access the game on Battle.net, Steam, and the Microsoft Store. And don’t worry about compatibility as you can play with friends across different PC storefronts. PlayStation and Xbox players can get it via their stores or via Amazon. Get the Cross-Gen Edition to guarantee support between the Xbox One and Series X|S or the PS4 and PS5. The Vault Edition offers this bonus as well. But the main pre-order bonus that all these editions offer is early beta access.
What is in the Mastercraft collection?
You can upgrade from the digital Cross-Gen or Standard Edition to the Vault Edition if you change your mind for $30. This does not apply to physical copies of the game. One of the Vault Edition’s perks is the Mastercraft collection, a selection of ultra-rare weapon blueprints. Here’s what it offers:
- “Plague Doctor” Blueprint for the AMES 85 assault rifle
- “Mind’s Eye” blueprint for the combat knife melee weapon
- “Scourge” blueprint for the Jackal PDW submachine gun
- “Brainstorm” blueprint for the LR 7.62 sniper rifle
- “Unrepentant” blueprint for the Marine SP shotgun
