Call of Duty: Black Ops III

Black Ops 3 Red Hex Camo

Zombies / PaPZombies / Pack-a-Punch camoEarnable route
Zombies / PaPRed Hex camo — Call of Duty: Black Ops III

How do you unlock Red Hex camo in Black Ops 3?

Red Hex is a Zombies / Pack-a-Punch camo in Call of Duty: Black Ops III. Complete the per-weapon Zombies kill progression for Red Hex. This is an original Zombies progression finish and does not count toward Multiplayer Gold or Dark Matter.

RequirementGet 200 kills with the XM-53, 400 with sniper rifles or pistols, 900 with SMGs or shotguns, or 1,000 with assault rifles or LMGs
ChallengeGet 200 kills with the XM-53, 400 with sniper rifles or pistols, 900 with SMGs or shotguns, or 1,000 with assault rifles or LMGs
AvailabilityThis is an original Zombies progression finish and does not count toward Multiplayer Gold or Dark Matter.

Reviewed July 29, 2026. Release identity, platforms, Gunsmith and mode scope were checked against Activision material. Launch unlocks and the final weapon/camo catalogs were reconciled against dedicated historical references. Black Market and promotional records describe original access and include current-availability caveats. Editorial setup advice avoids unsupported numeric weapon statistics.

Sources: Activision — Black Ops III worldwide release · Activision — Black Ops III is available · Activision — Gunsmith and current-generation/PC features · Activision — Black Market weapons and camos · Activision — M16 and PPSh additions · Steam — Black Ops III current listing · Call of Duty Wiki — Black Ops III camouflage catalog · Call of Duty Wiki — Black Ops III weapons · GameRevolution — launch weapons and camo progression

What does Red Hex camo look like?

The supplied BO3 catalog tile for Red Hex is led by red, producing a dark-toned, low-contrast finish. Use the artwork shown here to confirm the exact texture and pattern placement instead of matching it to a similarly named camo from another Call of Duty title.

How do you make progress toward Red Hex?

Work in Zombies / Pack-a-Punch and follow this recorded requirement: Get 200 kills with the XM-53, 400 with sniper rifles or pistols, 900 with SMGs or shotguns, or 1,000 with assault rifles or LMGs. Keep the progress separate from Multiplayer mastery unless this record explicitly belongs to that ladder.

The Zombies record is: Get 200 kills with the XM-53, 400 with sniper rifles or pistols, 900 with SMGs or shotguns, or 1,000 with assault rifles or LMGs. Zombies or Pack-a-Punch use remains separate from the Multiplayer mastery ladder. Its verified tile is dark-toned, low-contrast and led by red.

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Red Hex — common questions

How do you unlock Red Hex camo in Black Ops 3?

Red Hex is a Zombies / Pack-a-Punch camo in Call of Duty: Black Ops III. Complete the per-weapon Zombies kill progression for Red Hex. This is an original Zombies progression finish and does not count toward Multiplayer Gold or Dark Matter.

What does Red Hex camo look like?

The supplied BO3 catalog tile for Red Hex is led by red, producing a dark-toned, low-contrast finish. Use the artwork shown here to confirm the exact texture and pattern placement instead of matching it to a similarly named camo from another Call of Duty title.

How is Red Hex progress tracked?

The Zombies record is: Get 200 kills with the XM-53, 400 with sniper rifles or pistols, 900 with SMGs or shotguns, or 1,000 with assault rifles or LMGs. Zombies or Pack-a-Punch use remains separate from the Multiplayer mastery ladder. Its verified tile is dark-toned, low-contrast and led by red.

Is Red Hex still obtainable?

This is an original Zombies progression finish and does not count toward Multiplayer Gold or Dark Matter.

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