The hype surrounding the launch ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 6is starting to build, much to the delight of players preparing to load into the action. In most cases, the focus of a newCall of Dutyrevolves around multiplayer but this time around, the return of a round-based Zombies mode along withgame-changing featureshas many fans excited to learn more.
On June 23, 2025, developer Treyarch shed light on a wealth of innovation arriving inBlack Ops 6includingAugments, a brand-new mechanic adding a further layer of gameplay customization that provides players with an even greater chance of survival against the endless waves of undead opposition. Here, find everything there is to know about Augments inBlack Ops 6Zombies.
Black Ops 6 Zombies Augments Explained
TheCall of Duty blogdescribes Augments as a “rich and innovative customization experience.” Augments allow players to customize their favorite Perks, Field Upgrades, and Ammo Mods with a variety of modifiers that are split into Major and Minor categories.
In total, there are three Major and three Minor Augments for players to unlock for every single Field Upgrade, Perk, and Ammo Mod inBlack Ops 6Zombies, opening the door for players to modify items to suit their own style of play.Minor Augmentsoffer a limited advantage that often appears when an item is used whileMajor Augmentsoffer what Treyarch describes as a “substantial advantage” when an item is being used.
How To Unlock Augments In Black Ops 6 Zombies
All Ammo Mods, Field Upgrades, and Perks inBlack Ops 6Zombies feature individual progression trees known asResearch Paths. Players can access a Research Path in the pre-game lobby to see what Augments are available to select.
To unlock more Augments for even more customization opportunities, all players need to do is playBlack Ops 6Zombies on theTerminusor Liberty Falls maps when the game releases on October 25.
All Augments In Black Ops 6 Zombies
The Call of Duty blog has already shared some of the Major and Minor Augments that will feature inBlack Ops 6Zombies. Below are Augments that are available for the newMelee MacchiatoPerk, Shadow Rift Ammo Mod, and Dark Flare Field Upgrade:
Shadow Rift
Dark Flare
BeforeCall of Duty: Black Ops 6releases, there’s a chance Treyarch shares even more on Augments as part of the COD Next event taking place on August 28, the same day as thehistory-making betagoing live.
