Trying to get ahead with some of the new weapons introduced in Season 3 Reloaded? Black Ops 6 developer Treyarch has your back with a new double XP weekend. This event features player and weapon XP boosts, allowing dedicated players to blast through prestiges and level up new event weapons. This double XP weekend runs from Thursday, May 8, to Monday, May 12.
Anyone playing Black Ops 6 during the event period will have a universal double player XP and double weapon XP earn rate applied to their account.
Double weapon XP will help players level up the HDR sniper rifle and the CR-56 AMAX assault rifle from the season 3 battle pass and the Ladra SMG from the season 3 High Art event.
Here’s everything you need to know about this double XP weekend. If you’re looking for something else to play, see our recommendations for the best game subscription services.
When does the double XP weekend start in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6?
During the event, players will benefit from double player and weapon XP.
This double XP weekend kicks off on Thursday, May 8, at 1 p.m. ET.
Not sure when the double XP weekend goes live for you? Here’s when this event will start in your time zone:
- ET: May 8 at 1 p.m.
- CT: May 8 at 12 p.m.
- MT: May 8 at 11 a.m.
- PT: May 8 at 10 a.m.
It’s always worth starting your game ahead of your gaming session if possible. As with every Black Ops 6 patch, the update is going to require you to download new content and restart the application.
When does the Double XP Weekend end in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6?
Some double XP “weekends” are much longer events, lasting five to seven days. That’s not the case with the latest event. This double XP weekend will end on Monday, May 12. Your double XP tokens will once again unlock after this time.
Here’s when the double XP weekend will end in your time zone:
- ET: May 12 at 1 p.m.
- CT: May 12 at 12 p.m.
- MT: May 12 at 11 a.m.
- PT: May 12 at 10 a.m.
Does Call of Duty Warzone have double XP this weekend?
Warzone players will also be able to earn double player XP and double weapon XP during the event.
Call of Duty Warzone has a double XP weekend running in tandem with Black Ops 6. That means Warzone players will also be able to benefit from the double player XP and double weapon XP.
New players have a chance to level up the weapons they unlock from the new and improved Warzone Armory, and returning players can continue unlocking new attachments for the suite of Black Ops 6 weaponry added to Warzone.
Black Ops 6 double XP FAQ
Is there double battle pass XP this weekend?
No, there isn’t any double battle pass XP this weekend. This double XP weekend, gamers can earn double player XP, double weapon XP and double GobbleGums in the Zombies game mode.
What happens to double XP tokens during double XP weekend?
You can’t use your double XP tokens during double XP weekend. They are locked for the duration of the event, and any double XP time you have left on your account is frozen until the double XP weekend ends. has a full guide on Black Ops 6 double XP tokens.
