How to play Black Ops 6 early and explanation of the Mastery Badges system

How to Play Black Ops 6 Early

The release of a new Call of Duty game always generates special excitement, and even though there is still some time before the official release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, players are always looking for ways to get the game early and make the most of every minute to gain an early advantage.

For those who can’t wait until the official release on October 25th, there is a way to access Black Ops 6 before the release date. Here’s how to start playing the game before its launch.

How to Play Black Ops 6 Early using the New Zealand Method

The New Zealand method is a common trick to access Call of Duty games before the official release, and the same method will apply to Black Ops 6. By using this method, players can start playing the game on October 24th at 4 AM Pacific Time, depending on their region, giving them an advantage ranging from 10 to 20 hours ahead of others.

Each platform has specific steps to access Black Ops 6 early using the New Zealand method. Here are the instructions for each platform:

Xbox Method

1. Go to the official Call of Duty website.
2. Log in to your Activision account.
3. Go to the “Basic Info” section.
4. Update your location to New Zealand (make sure to enter a random full address if requested).
5. Click on “Save”.
6. Open your Xbox device settings.
7. Go to “System”.
8. Choose “Language and Location”.
9. Change the location to New Zealand.
10. Select “Restart Now” to reboot your device.

PlayStation Method

1. Go to the official Call of Duty website.
2. Log in to your Activision account.
3. Go to the “Basic Info” section.
4. Update your location to New Zealand (make sure to enter a random full address if requested).
5. Click on “Save”.

You can also try changing the location settings on PlayStation by going to system settings, then date and time, and switching the time zone to New Zealand. Alternatively, you can create a new account on PlayStation registered with an address in New Zealand and purchase the game from that account’s store, but this requires additional investment as the game must be purchased using an account specific to the region.

PC (Xbox Game Pass) Method

1. Go to the official Call of Duty website.
2. Log in to your Activision account.
3. Go to the “Basic Info” section.
4. Update your location to New Zealand (make sure to enter a random full address if requested).
5. Click on “Save”.
6. Go to Windows settings.
7. Go to “Time and Language” and select “Region”.
8. Change your location to New Zealand.
9. Restart your computer.

Can You Access Black Ops 6 Early on Steam or Battle.net?

Unfortunately, players on Steam or Battle.net platforms cannot access the game early because these platforms link users to a specific region. This means that you will not be able to change the time zone to play Black Ops 6 early.

It’s important to note that changing your location to New Zealand may lead to connectivity issues such as lag and increased matchmaking queue times due to connection to servers far from your current location. Once the game is officially released in your region, you can easily revert back to your original location by reversing the steps you took to activate the method.

How to Unlock Mastery Badges in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Many players enjoy progressing and playing in all modes of Call of Duty, and Black Ops 6 offers a vast content to explore. In addition to the return of the classic Prestige system and the comprehensive challenge system for camos for all modes, the game introduces a new feature known as Mastery Badges, allowing players to showcase their skills in Multiplayer and Zombies modes.

These badges provide a new goal to strive for, as they present new challenges while navigating through the various modes of Black Ops 6. Here’s how the Mastery Badge system works and how you can earn them in the game.

Explanation of Mastery Badges System in Black Ops 6

Mastery Badges are a new feature in Black Ops 6 that allows players to showcase their skills in using the game’s weapons, scorestreaks, equipment, and field upgrades in Multiplayer and Zombies modes.

How to Earn Mastery Badges in Black Ops 6

Players can earn Mastery Badges by successfully progressing in using each piece of equipment and completing three tiers: Badge I, Badge II, and Mastery Badge. Each tier features a unique appearance within the game:

• Badge I: Bronze design.
• Badge II: Silver design.
• Mastery Badge: Golden design with a Stat Tracker display.

Note:

It is important to know that both Multiplayer and Zombies modes have unique badges specific to them, which are stat-tracked and can be unlocked for usable equipment in both modes.

How to Unlock Diamond Badge Upgrade in Black Ops 6

To obtain the Diamond Badge Upgrade in Black Ops 6, you must complete a certain number of tasks or achievements related to each type of equipment in each badge category, which will automatically grant you the upgrade to diamond.

Where Can Mastery Badges Be Viewed?

Since earning Mastery Badges requires significant effort, Black Ops 6 allows you to display them in the Social Menu, in the Winner’s Circle after Multiplayer matches, and during KillCam (only for the weapon badge used in the kill). The game will automatically display your top three badges, but you can manually customize which badges you want to display.