All The Black Ops 6 Operators At Launch And How To Unlock Them

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches on October 25, and the game's multiplayer mode will have a roster of more than 20 operators to choose from at launch. This includes 12 soldiers from the Rogue Black Ops faction and 10 from Crimson One who will serve as the multiplayer mode's characters.

There are some canonical differences between the factions. For example, members of Rogue Black Ops aspire to uncover the truth and expose conspiracies. They aren't state-sponsored and don't have access to big budgets, so their equipment is more improvised or, in some cases, bought from criminal enterprises.

Crimson One soldiers, meanwhile, are part of the CIA effort to hunt down Rogue soldiers and has access to "all intel and tools to get the job done." One Crimson One soldier is not even human, as the Operator Klaus is a killer robot programmed with human-like traits.

With that backstory settled, read on to get up to speed with all 20+ operators that will be available upon launch. Of course, more are expected to come over time as DLC characters, both original and licensed, throughout Black Ops 6's seasonal live-service model.

The operators in this gallery are Black Ops 6's base set of soldiers and will also presumably be available in Warzone. Players have to meet certain requirements to unlock them all (including all available skins), including reaching certain ranks or purchasing a premium version of the game. Other operators are only available to those who preorder. You can consult the graphic in the final slide to find out how to unlock them all.

Descriptions in this gallery were written by Activision and published on the Call of Duty blog.

Black Ops 6 launches on October 25, and it will be available on Game Pass at launch. You have to be an Ultimate subscriber, though, and Microsoft just removed the $1 trial offer.

For more, check out a rundown of all the Black Ops 6 multiplayer maps at launch.

Adler

Citizenship: United StatesFaction Affiliation: Rogue Black OpsStatus: Active

Background: Infamous and enigmatic, Russell Adler personifies the dark, secretive nature of the CIA. His proclivity to go against protocol has led many to question his loyalty, and he is known in some circles as “America’s Monster,” but none can deny his results.

Park
Citizenship: United KingdomFaction Affiliation: Rogue Black OpsStatus: Active

Background: Helen A. Park, one of MI-6’s best operatives, is an expert in psychological manipulation and asymmetrical warfare. After putting her troubled history behind her, she has risen to new heights in the global intelligence community.

Woods
Citizenship: United StatesFaction Affiliation: Rogue Black OpsStatus: Active

Background: Sergeant Frank Woods trained as a Marine before becoming a CIA legend. Now deskbound, he leads a new generation of Black Ops warriors in the fight against corruption and injustice – but that doesn’t mean he’s out of the fight. This version of Woods is from a time before current debilitation.

Nazir
Citizenship: PakistanFaction Affiliation: Rogue Black OpsStatus: Active

Background: Hasib Nazir is the perfect gray man – unassuming, calculating, and dangerous. His background in cryptology and communications gives him a deadly advantage before he ever steps foot on the battlefield.

Westpoint
Citizenship: United StatesFaction Affiliation: Rogue Black OpsStatus: Active

Background: Tamira “Westpoint” Chambers was born with military service in her blood and has excelled at every level in her career. An experienced soldier and courageous leader, she serves as a secondary commander on the Rogue Black Ops team.

Bayan
Citizenship: PolandFaction Affiliation: Rogue Black OpsStatus: Active

Background: Witold Bayan is cool and confident under pressure. A thrill-seeker from an early age, he served in the Polish Forces 1stMechanized Infantry, but soon found a home in The Guild as a driver and field operative.

Alvarez
Citizenship: United StatesFaction Affiliation: Rogue Black OpsStatus: Active

Background: An elite aviator in the CIA’s SAD, Yara Alvarez had humble beginnings watching planes taking off from the goat trails above her hometown in Puerto Rico. She graduated at the top of her class from the United States Air Force Academy. She’s confident, brutally honest and chooses her friends carefully.

Payne
Citizenship: United KingdomFaction Affiliation: Rogue Black OpsStatus: Active

Background: From the moment he entered the service, Payne dove headfirst into the crucible of combat, becoming one of the most decorated military scout snipers. He often goes into the red zone, but gets the job done.

Marshall
Citizenship: United StatesFaction Affiliation: Rogue Black OpsStatus: Active

Background: Troy Marshall’s survivor ethos was forged both in conflict and in his commitment to be stronger than his father. A Force Recon Marine turned CIA SAD operator, he is guided by loyalty and belief in the goodness of man at any cost.

Weaver
Citizenship: RussiaFaction Affiliation: Ex-RequiemStatus: ActiveZombies: Dedicated Crew

Background: A child of war, Grigori Weaver has experienced every aspect of armed conflict. He’s outlasted most of his peers and has the scars to prove it. He continues to be driven by duty and is committed to righting the wrongs of his past.

Maya
Citizenship: PhilippinesFaction Affiliation: Rogue Black OpsStatus: ActiveZombies: Dedicated Crew

Background: Maya and her brother took their father’s smuggling business to the next level. Relying on her wits and cunning, she must now set her sights on those responsible for the disappearance of her missing sibling.

Brutus
Citizenship: United StatesFaction Affiliation: Crimson OneStatus: Active

Background: A hulking, undead monster, Brutus commands a place of terror on the battlefield. His relentless drive to escape the life sentence set upon him during his time in Alcatraz drives him to wreak havoc and destruction on any enemy unwise enough to get in his way.

Klaus
Citizenship: GermanyFaction Affiliation: Crimson OneStatus: Active

Background: A pet project of Dr. Elizabeth Grey, Klaus was deactivated after killing three Operators in Berlin. Klaus’s programmed personality exhibits many traits typical of flesh-and-blood humans, but he appears to lack any understanding of their limits or fragility. Formerly restrained in a Berlin Safe House, he is now free and ready for deployment in any theater of war.

Rossi
Citizenship: ItalyFaction Affiliation: Crimson OneStatus: Active

Background: A street-smart rogue with a blue-blood pedigree, Volta Rossi is an enigma who left the comfort of aristocracy to forge a new name as a HUMINT specialist. Their ties to the Luttazzi family give them unique insight into Avalon.

Caine
Citizenship: United StatesFaction Affiliation: Crimson OneStatus: Active

Background: Jackson Caine was once a true believer in American exceptionalism. Disillusioned by the old ways espoused by the likes of Woods, Adler, and Hudson, he now leads Crimson One as a perfect instrument of the Pantheon.

Niran
Citizenship: ThailandFaction Affiliation: Crimson OneStatus: Active

Background: Rama Niran is known for his “sixth sense” in identifying threats that others miss. An integral part of Crimson One’s defense posture for countering improvised and marine based explosives, he is a solid, reliable presence on the battlefield.

Toro
Citizenship: ArgentinaFaction Affiliation: Crimson OneStatus: Active

Background: Alejo “Toro” Carasco, Crimson One’s garrulous young hotshot, has never been one to play by the rules. A sailor in the Argentine Navy turned mercenary, he now works for Caine, the only one able to focus his anger on the enemy.

Bailey
Citizenship: United StatesFaction Affiliation: Crimson OneStatus: Active

Background: A genius in the field of communication technology and surveillance, Tess Bailey exposes enemies’ weaknesses, quickly knocking them on their heels. Her optimistic idealism and trusting nature serve as camouflage to her lethality.

Stone
Citizenship: United KingdomFaction Affiliation: Crimson OneStatus: Active

Background: An experienced soldier and mercenary, Harry Stone’s skillset is desired by military organizations across the globe. His disregard for ethical rules of engagement makes him an especially dangerous enemy.

Carver
Citizenship: United StatesFaction Affiliation: Ex-RequiemStatus: ActiveZombies: Dedicated Crew

Background: MacKenzie “Mac” Carver’s military career began with distinction, but now his record is marred by tragedy and consequence. Betrayed and imprisoned by those he trusted, he now has purpose – to clear his name and reclaim his former life.

Grey
Citizenship: United KingdomFaction Affiliation: Ex-RequiemStatus: ActiveZombies: Dedicated Crew

Background: Dr. Elizabeth Grey was recruited as lead scientist for the CIA’s Requiem Office. Betrayed and imprisoned by her superiors, she must summon her will to survive in order to find justice for what was done to her.

Crimson One

Here are all the soldiers within Crimson One.

Rogue Black Ops

Here are all the soldiers within Rogue Black Ops.

How to unlock them

Activision has provided a graphic that explains how to unlock the Black Ops 6 operators. Some are available immediately, while others require players to either reach certain rank levels, pre-order the game, or buy a premium version of the game. Take a look at the image above to find out how to unlock all the Black Ops 6 operators and skins.

All The Black Ops 6 Operators At Launch And How To Unlock Them

All The Black Ops 6 Operators At Launch And How To Unlock Them

All The Black Ops 6 Operators At Launch And How To Unlock Them

All The Black Ops 6 Operators At Launch And How To Unlock Them

All The Black Ops 6 Operators At Launch And How To Unlock Them