The return of Gobblegums in Black Ops 6 Zombies has sparked excitement among longtime Call Of Duty fans, but there’s a growing concern that microtransactions could make the game pay-to-win. Treyarch has confirmed that players can earn Gobblegums through gameplay, but they can also be acquired through store purchases. If certain powerful Gobblegums are locked behind paywalls, this could give paying players an unfair advantage.

How Gobblegums Work in Black Ops 6

Gobblegums are consumable power-ups that grant temporary but game-changing abilities. First introduced in Black Ops 3, they became a fan-favorite feature, allowing players to access perks like unlimited ammo, instant revives, and free Pack-a-Punched weapons.

In Black Ops 6, Gobblegums are categorized by color-coded rarities:

  • Rare (Blue) – Basic effects like spawning power-ups or minor buffs.
  • Epic (Purple) – Stronger effects like teleportation and point sharing.
  • Legendary (Orange) – Game-changing abilities like instant perk spawns and fire sales.
  • Ultra (Red) – The most powerful effects, including automatic revives and guaranteed Wonder Weapons.

According to DETONATED on X, here are the Gobblegums coming to Black Ops 6 Zombies.

Instead of being purchased from Gobblegum machines mid-game like in Black Ops 3, they now drop randomly during matches. Players will also earn them through gameplay progression. However, Treyarch has confirmed they will be available for purchase in the in-game store, raising concerns about how fair the system will be.

Are Black Ops 6 Gobblegums Pay-to-Win?

The biggest concern among players is whether paid Gobblegums will offer advantages that free-to-play users can’t easily obtain. If powerful Gobblegums like Perkaholic (which grants all perks instantly) or Near-Death Experience (which allows auto-revives) are available for purchase, paying players could dominate high-round matches, Easter egg runs, and competitive leaderboards.

Treyarch has not yet clarified if Gobblegums will be available for direct purchase or if they will only be distributed through randomized packs, battle passes, or limited-time events. If players can simply buy specific Gobblegums at any time, it could create an imbalance in Black Ops 6 Zombies.

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All Known Gobblegums in Black Ops 6 Zombies

Treyarch has revealed several returning and new Gobblegums, categorized by rarity.

Rare Gobblegums:

  • Stock Option – Ammo is drawn from the stockpile instead of the magazine for 1 minute.
  • Anywhere But Here – Teleports the player to a random map location (now single-use).
  • Temporal Gift – Extends the duration of the next power-up collected.
  • Shields Up – Doubles armor strength for 3 minutes.
  • Killjoy – Spawns an Insta-Kill power-up.Cashback – Spawns a Max Ammo power-up.
  • Arsenal Accelerator – Speeds up Field Upgrade charge rate for 5 minutes.

Epic Gobblegums:

  • Who’s Keeping Score – Spawns a Double Points power-up.
  • Nowhere But There – Instantly teleports to a downed player for revival.
  • Profit Sharing – Shares earned points with nearby players for 2 minutes.
  • Exit Strategy – Instantly starts an Exfil and reduces zombie spawns during extraction.
  • Free Fire – Unlimited ammo for 60 seconds (does not work with Wonder Weapons).
  • Soda Fountain – Grants one extra random perk when purchasing a perk (nerfed from Black Ops 3).
  • Respin Cycle – Allows a re-roll of a Mystery Box weapon with guaranteed equal or greater rarity.

Legendary Gobblegums:

  • Idol Eyes – Makes zombies ignore all players for 30 seconds.
  • Phoenix Up – Instantly revives all downed teammates while preserving perks.
  • On the House – Grants a random perk to all players.
  • Immolation Liquidation – Spawns a Fire Sale power-up, reducing Mystery Box costs.
  • Wall Power – The next wall-buy weapon is Pack-a-Punched.
  • Crate Power – The next Mystery Box weapon is Pack-a-Punched.
  • Wall-to-Wall Clearance – For 30 seconds, all wall-buy weapons cost only 10 Essence.

Ultra Gobblegums:

  • Near-Death Experience – Lasts 3 minutes and allows auto-revives simply by standing near a teammate, while keeping all perks.
  • Wonder Bar – The next Mystery Box weapon will be a Wonder Weapon.
  • Perkaholic – Instantly grants all perks available on the map.
  • Hidden Power – Upgrades the player’s current weapon to Legendary rarity.
  • Raindrops – Spawns every power-up at once.

Whimsical Gobblegums: (For fun, no gameplay advantage)

  • Newtonian Negation – Zombies float into the air when killed.
  • Ines’ Curse – Zombies emit fart noises when they die.

Will Treyarch Keep Zombies Balanced?

The Black Ops 6 Zombies community is divided. Some players believe that as long as Gobblegums are earnable through gameplay, the system will remain fair. Others worry that if Treyarch allows players to directly buy Ultra-tier Gobblegums, it could ruin the challenge of high rounds and speedruns.

If Black Ops 6 adopts a battle pass-style system, where Gobblegums are included in progression rewards rather than direct purchases, it could be a fair compromise. However, if Gobblegums become locked behind microtransactions, it could signal a major shift in how Zombies is monetized.

Treyarch has yet to release details on the full distribution system, but players are keeping a close eye on how this develops.

What Do You Think?

Do you think Black Ops 6 Zombies will remain fair, or are Gobblegum purchases a sign of a pay-to-win system? Let us know in the comments!

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