- The Black Ops 7 Proving Grounds event is a multiplayer-only leaderboard challenge, which sees 30 players tussle for the top spot on the same table.
- Placements on the table are based on each player's Score, which is determined by their multiplayer performances.
- The event features nine rewards in total, including a unique weapon camo and blueprint.
It’s been nearly two weeks since the release of Black Ops 7, and Treyarch has wasted no time in introducing new content to an already hefty launch offering. First, the devs completed the annual formality and added Nuketown to the game, and now, BO7’s first event has gone live. Named Proving Grounds, the leaderboard challenge features a strong set of rewards that you can collect by meeting the requirements. On that note, here’s everything you need to know about Black Ops 7 Proving Grounds event.
Black Ops 7 Proving Grounds Event Explained
The Black Ops 7 Proving Grounds event is a multiplayer-only leaderboards challenge. In it, players are placed on a leaderboard with 29 others, and the goal is to climb to the top of the table by racking up scores across all MP game modes. Your score during matches is determined by getting kills and completing objectives. The event is quite similar to Black Ops 6’s Zombies leaderboard events, except this one is focused solely on multiplayer.
The rewards you’ll end up earning are dependent on your final placement on the leaderboard. Besides the ranking rewards, you can also receive items by meeting the specified score threshold. The Proving Grounds event will come to an end on Monday, December 1, at 10 AM PT (1 AM ET/6 PM BST).
All Black Ops 7 Proving Grounds Rewards and Challenges
The BO7 Proving Grounds event has a total of nine rewards on offer, five of which are tied to the leaderboard, while the rest can be earned via challenges. Here’s a look at them all:
All Leaderboard Rewards
| Placement | Reward |
|---|---|
| 1st | Proving Grounds: Champion Animated Calling Card |
| Top 5 | Proving Grounds: Top 5 Calling Card and Reverence Weapon Camo |
| Top 10 | Proving Grounds: Top 10 Calling Card |
| Top 15 | Loading Screen and Burial Grounds Weapon Camo |
| Top 30 | Proving Grounds Calling Card |
All Challenge Rewards
| Challenge | Reward |
|---|---|
| Earn 10,000 Score in Multiplayer | One Hour Double XP Token |
| Earn 20,000 Score in Multiplayer | Mad Peace Weapon Charm |
| Earn 40,000 Score in Multiplayer | One Hour Double Weapon XP Token |
| Earn 80,000 Score in Multiplayer | Drop ‘Em M15 Mod 0 Weapon Blueprint |
And that wraps up our guide on the Black Ops 7 Proving Grounds event. So, will you be grinding multiplayer for these rewards? Let us know in the comments.
The Proving Grounds event in BO7 is a leaderboards challenge, which requires players to compete against 29 others in a race to the top of the table.
The Proving Grounds event will end on December 1 at 10 AM PT.
