Call of Duty shares its gratitude for a successful launch by kicking off a Double XP event this week

What you need to know

• 30 days after the launch of Black Ops 6, Activision has announced this year’s blockbuster was the biggest launch in Call of Duty history.
• Black Ops 6 ranked #1 in total players, hours played, and total matches.
• To celebrate the milestone, Treyarch has announced plans to initiate a double XP weekend on Wednesday, November 27.
• Fan-favorite modes Prop Hunt, and Stakeout 24/7 (Core and Hardcore varients) will also return to the playlist rotation for the weekend to celebrate.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has enjoyed a record-breaking post-launch period. Just 30 days since the game released on multiple platforms and as part of Xbox Game Pass, the title has overtaken the #1 spot for most players, most hours played, and total matches—making it the biggest Call of Duty launch in the franchise’s 20-year history.

The massive launch is not just a success for the developers at Treyarch and Raven Software, nor the publishers at Activision. It’s also a major achievement for Xbox, which acquired Activision after a lengthy regulatory process. Microsoft reported that its gaming revenue was up 43% year-over-year, thanks in part to Call of Duty’s record-breaking launch. In addition to an increase in sales across PlayStation and Steam, the franchise has seen a swath of new and returning players thanks to its Day One launch on Xbox Game Pass.

To celebrate the success of Black Ops 6’s first 30 days, Treyarch has announced that Double XP will go into effect starting on Wednesday, November 27th. So those of us grinding away at Prestige Master can enjoy a little boost during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Pairing a double XP weekend with our XP-grinding guide can help you work through those ranks a little faster.