In the upcoming Black Ops 6, players can level up to 55 and then enter Prestige mode, allowing them to reset back to level 1 while earning exclusive emblems and rewards.

This classic Prestige system is designed to enhance player engagement, but it faces challenges due to monetization strategies.

While Black Ops 6 will not feature gameplay-altering blueprints or supply drops, it may still permit players to gain advantages through purchases in the Store.

Activision aims to ensure that players who buy bundles can use their purchases immediately, which complicates the balance between fairness and monetization.

Although all players can eventually access powerful weapons, those who pay for weapon blueprints can unlock them earlier, creating a potential advantage.

While the Prestige system itself is not inherently pay-to-win, concerns arise from the Store selling weapon blueprints that can be permanently unlocked for real money.

Players who purchase Store bundles containing weapon blueprints can continue using these weapons even after prestiging, undermining the intended purpose of the Prestige system.

Players earn Unlock Tokens for each Prestige, which allow for the permanent unlocking of a single item, ensuring continued access even after resetting their rank.

If a powerful weapon is unlocked at level 54, players have the option to pay to use it instantly through the Store, bypassing the need to grind through Prestige levels.

The Call of Duty series has a history of pay-to-win elements, particularly during the supply drop era, where players could pay for stronger weapons.

This ongoing trend raises questions about the fairness of the game, as monetization strategies continue to evolve.