Season 4 in Black Ops 7 adds a new submachine gun to your loadout options: the CBRS-3. You can unlock this SMG through the Battle Pass, with both free and paid progression paths available depending on how you choose to advance.
If you want immediate access, you can also use COD Points to move through tiers more quickly. This guide explains the different ways you can unlock the CBRS-3 in Black Ops 7 and Warzone so you can decide which route fits your playstyle.
Getting the CBRS-3 in Black Ops 7 and Warzone
Season 4 launches on June 4, 2026, and adds the CBRS-3 submachine gun to both Black Ops 7 and Warzone. You unlock the base weapon through the Season 4 Battle Pass by progressing to Page 6.
On Page 6, the CBRS-3 appears as the High-Value Target (HVT) reward. To claim it, you must unlock every other item on that page first. Only after you clear all standard tiers can you spend a Battle Pass Token to access the HVT slot and secure the weapon.
Unlock requirements for the base CBRS-3:
- Reach Battle Pass Page 6
- Unlock all standard rewards on that page
- Spend a Token on the HVT tier
- Gain access to the base SMG in multiplayer and Warzone loadouts
If you want a cosmetic variant, you need to go further. A dedicated CBRS-3 blueprint sits on Page 15 as that page’s HVT reward. You must repeat the same process by unlocking every item on Page 15 before claiming the blueprint.
| Reward Type | Location | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Base CBRS-3 | Page 6 (HVT) | Unlock all Page 6 items + 1 Token |
| CBRS-3 Blueprint | Page 15 (HVT) | Unlock all Page 15 items + 1 Token |
You can speed up progress by purchasing the BlackCell Battle Pass for $30. This version grants 25 Tier Skips, which you can apply immediately to move through early pages and reach Page 6 faster. Reaching Page 15 still requires significant additional progression.
If you prefer not to grind the Battle Pass, you can buy a Store Bundle that includes a CBRS-3 blueprint once it becomes available. Pricing has not been confirmed, but bundles typically launch near the start of a new season.
