Overview
- Research becomes available at player level 11 at launch, opening the Augments system for progression.
- Unlocks expand by upgrading Minor and Major nodes on starting Augments, with progress accruing passively during play.
- Perks open based on the number of Augments researched, starting with Quick Revive after any three and totaling 12 options that take substantial time to complete.
- Ammo Mods and Field Upgrades use separate research formats with level gates plus Augment-count requirements, such as Cryo Freeze at level 12 after six Augments and Aether Shroud at level 48 after 21.
- Progress from Black Ops 6 carries over to Black Ops 7, though players must still reach level 11 before performing new research.