At a Glance
- Players can’t activate double XP tokens during double XP weekends; any active time pauses until the event ends
- Free tokens come from Black Ops 6 prestige ranks and select free battle-pass tiers
- Monster Energy promo gives five 15-minute tokens plus cosmetics through March 31
Why it matters: New players can close the level gap without spending money if they act before the promo window closes.
Double XP weekends in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 end faster than many players expect, and once the timer hits zero, the grind returns to normal speed. Tokens are the only way to keep the momentum going, but newcomers often assume every path to them costs money. That’s only half true-several zero-dollar options exist if you know where to look.
How Double XP Tokens Actually Work
Tokens double the rate at which you earn player level, weapon level, and battle-pass tier progress. They apply across multiplayer, zombies, and the new Endgame mode. You activate them from the main menu: a small box on the lower right shows your stash, and pressing the displayed hotkey opens the selection screen.
During a double XP weekend, the menu locks. Any token you activated beforehand freezes until the event ends, then resumes automatically. You cannot stack the weekend boost with a token.
Free Paths to Double XP Tokens
Prestige Legacy
Black Ops 6 prestige ranks remain the most reliable free source. Each time you enter a new prestige-up to ten total-you receive one 1-hour double player XP token. These carry forward into Black Ops 7 automatically. No equivalent reward exists inside Black Ops 7 itself; the current game only grants cosmetics when you prestige.
Battle Pass Free Tiers
Season 1 Reloaded’s battle pass contains both double player XP and double weapon XP tokens on free tiers. You unlock them by playing and earning tier skips; no Call of Duty Points required.
Official Giveaways
The Call of Duty X account periodically drops codes before major updates. Watch the feed and redeem fast-quantities are limited and expire quickly.
Paid Shortcuts
In-Game Bundles
Select bundles in the store include 15-minute, 30-minute, or 1-hour tokens alongside skins and blueprints. Any Black Ops 6 bundle tokens you bought-such as the CODE Endeavour Tracer Pack-also carry forward.
External Promotions
Monster Energy
Specially marked 16-oz cans contain codes under the pull ring. Redeeming them in order yields:
- Energy Flash decal + 15-min double XP token
- Peacekeeper MK1 Hyper Green blueprint + 15-min token
- Green Fury operator skin + 15-min token
- VS Recon Green Thunder blueprint + 15-min token
- Daylight Ripper operator skin + 15-min token
After the fifth code, every additional can adds another 15-minute token. All codes must be entered by March 31, 2025.
Little Caesars
Buying participating meal combos generates codes for Call of Duty Points, skins, and occasional double XP tokens. Availability rotates by region.
Token Carryover Reality Check
Black Ops 7 honors Black Ops 6 tokens, but history shows the policy can change. Modern Warfare 3 tokens never ported cleanly to Black Ops 6; they only worked through a short-lived Warzone loophole. Skins and cosmetics did not migrate at all. Activision decides carryover rules per title, so hoarding tokens indefinitely is risky.
Quick Activation Guide
- Launch Black Ops 7.
- From the main menu, look for the token counter on the lower right.
- Press the hotkey shown (e.g., R on keyboard or Square on PlayStation).
- Select player XP, weapon XP, or battle-pass XP token and duration.
- Confirm; the timer starts when you enter your next match.
## Key Takeaways
- Use legacy Black Ops 6 prestige tokens now-they may not survive the next game.
- Grab free battle-pass tokens before Season 1 Reloaded ends.
- Redeem Monster codes before March 31 for instant 15-minute boosts.
- Tokens freeze during double XP weekends, so save them for post-event grinding.
