How to unlock Loadouts in Black Ops 7

Loadouts play an important role in Black Ops 7, but they are not unlocked by default. You need to reach a certain player level before you can access this feature. Once unlocked, you’ll have the freedom to customize your setup with weapon attachments, weapon combinations, equipment, field upgrades, perks, and more. This allows you to tailor your loadout to your playstyle, giving you better performance and an advantage over your enemies.

With the Black Ops 7 beta early access now live, you may be wondering how to unlock loadouts. If so, you’re in the right place. This article will guide you through the process, so keep reading.

Procedure to unlock Loadouts in Black Ops 7

There is only one way to unlock Loadouts in Black Ops 7, and it is straightforward. You need to progress to player level 4 (Lance Corporal I), at which point the Custom Loadouts feature will become available.

Progression menu in BO7 (Image via Activision)

Reaching this level also unlocks the MXR-17 assault rifle and the Flak Jacket perk. During the beta early access phase, which went live on October 2, 2025, at 9 AM PT, you can level up to a maximum of 20. Each tier you progress unlocks new features and rewards.

Once the open beta begins on October 5, 2025, at 10 AM PT, the level cap will increase to 30. This means you will be able to progress up to player level 30 during that phase.

To level up, you don’t need to complete any special tasks. Simply play matches, and you will steadily unlock new rewards and features as you gain experience.

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Not every player level will grant you rewards. Instead, specific predefined tiers offer exclusive beta rewards upon reaching them. There are a total of nine rewards available. During the beta early access, you can unlock six of them, while the remaining rewards will become available in the open beta. Here is the full list of rewards and the player levels required to unlock them.

Level 2: “Beta Player” Animated Emblem
Level 6: “Gun Flex” Emote
Level 11: “Beta Neon” Sticker
Level 15: “Beta Beasts” Weapon Charm
Level 20: “Beta Maverick” JSOC Faction Operator Skin
Level 20: “Beta Leader” Guild Faction Operator Skin**
Level 23: “Beta Survivor” Loading Screen
Level 27: “Beta Conqueror” Calling Card
Level 30: “Beta Legend” Weapon Blueprint – M15 Mod 0

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