Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Black Ops 6 XMG

Light Machine GunsUnlocked at Level 13Takes camo
Light Machine GunsXMG — Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 weapon render

How do you unlock the XMG?

The XMG is a belt-fed LMG built around sustained fire and a large ammunition supply in Black Ops 6. It is available from Player Level 13. Its Multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone camo challenges are separate; weapon levels are not a prerequisite for starting Military camos.

UnlockLevel 13
AvailabilityBase-game rank unlock; Prestige can relock player-level access unless a Permanent Unlock or blueprint entitlement applies.
Takes camoYes

Reviewed September 18, 2026. Compiled from official Call of Duty progression and seasonal articles plus the public Call of Duty Wiki camouflage tables, reviewed September 18, 2026. This is a source review, not an in-game verification or confirmation that historical events and packs remain available.

Sources: Call of Duty — progression and Mastery · Call of Duty — launch weapons and ranks · Call of Duty — Season 2 Special equip change · Call of Duty Wiki — full camo table · Call of Duty — Pack-a-Punch cosmetics and upgrades

Weapon sources: Call of Duty — launch weapon roster · Call of Duty Wiki — exact Special challenges

How does the XMG play in Black Ops 6?

Rolea belt-fed LMG built around sustained fire and a large ammunition supply
Real-world basisBlack Ops 6 in-game weapon; this guide does not claim an unverified real-world equivalent.
Useful setupUse Gunsmith’s detailed statistics to check what a change does to this weapon, then test the result in the Firing Range; Keep any attachment, magnification or suppressor required by the selected Special challenge equipped until that challenge is complete
Challenge noteEach mode has nine Military camos, the two weapon-specific Specials listed below, and four Mastery stages. Complete requirements in their named mode.
Progression tipMultiplayer ends at Dark Matter, Zombies at Nebula and Warzone at Abyss. The final Mastery stages require the 33-weapon prerequisite and an individual weapon challenge. Prestige preserves weapon progression and camos.

XMG — Zombies camo challenges

Acid SlideUnlock all nine Zombies Military camos on the XMG. Get 300 Eliminations with Brain Rot in Zombies using the XMG.
HissUnlock all nine Zombies Military camos on the XMG. Get 10 Kills without reloading 15 times in Zombies using the XMG.

XMG — Multiplayer camo challenges

BuzzUnlock all nine Multiplayer Military camos on the XMG. Get 2 Kills without releasing the trigger 5 times in Multiplayer using the XMG.
SnakebiteUnlock all nine Multiplayer Military camos on the XMG. Get 50 Kills while moving in Multiplayer using the XMG.

XMG — Warzone camo challenges

FizzUnlock all nine Warzone Military camos on the XMG. Get 2 Kills without reloading 5 times in Warzone using the XMG.
NightfangUnlock all nine Warzone Military camos on the XMG. Get 5 Kills while under an enemy UAV in Warzone using the XMG.

Mode mastery routes

MultiplayerGold Diamond Dark Spine Dark Matter
ZombiesMystic Gold Opal Afterlife Nebula
WarzoneGold Tiger King’s Ransom Catalyst Abyss

Every camo, exact unlocks — see the full Black Ops 6 camo directory.

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XMG — common questions

How do you unlock the XMG in Black Ops 6?

The XMG is a belt-fed LMG built around sustained fire and a large ammunition supply in Black Ops 6. It is available from Player Level 13. Its Multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone camo challenges are separate; weapon levels are not a prerequisite for starting Military camos. Base-game rank unlock; Prestige can relock player-level access unless a Permanent Unlock or blueprint entitlement applies.

How do you unlock camos on the XMG?

Start with nine Military camos in your chosen mode, then complete the two XMG Special challenges shown on this page. Multiplayer follows Gold, Diamond, Dark Spine and Dark Matter; Zombies follows Mystic Gold, Opal, Afterlife and Nebula; Warzone follows Gold Tiger, King’s Ransom, Catalyst and Abyss. Each Mastery finish has its own prerequisite and weapon challenge.

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