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Monster Energy x Call of Duty Black Ops 7: Unlock Themed Cosmetics and 2XP

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Monster Energy is back with another Call of Duty collaboration — this time tied to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — and the promotion delivers five tiers of themed cosmetics plus a steady drip of 2XP tokens for anyone willing to collect the ring‑pull codes from participating cans. The rewards are straightforward and fairly generous by modern in‑game cosmetic standards: a large decal, two weapon blueprints, and two operator skins, all unlocked as you submit ring‑pull codes to Monster’s portal and then exchange the generated DLC codes at Activision. The catch is the process: it’s a two‑step code swap that’s easy to mishandle, limited by regional and daily caps, and bounded by explicit submission and redemption windows you should not ignore. (monsterenergy.com)

Background / Overview​

Monster Energy and Activision have run similar tie‑ins before, and this year’s Black Ops 7 promotion follows that familiar blueprint: buy specially branded cans, find the unique code under the tab, register it on Monster’s promotion site to receive a DLC code, then redeem that DLC code on Activision’s Call of Duty redemption page to bank the cosmetic or 2XP at launch. The promotion window, qualifying product list, rewards tiers, and redemption rules are published in Monster’s promo page and mirrored by Activision’s support documentation. Monster’s promotional period runs from September 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026 for submitting tab codes, with DLC redemption available through April 30, 2026; the game itself launches on November 14, 2025, and qualifying DLC redeemed before that date will be “banked” on your Activision account for delivery at launch. (monsterenergy.com)
What’s notable about this year’s program:
  • Only five ring‑pull codes are required to unlock all themed cosmetics, plus each code yields a 15‑minute 2XP token when redeemed.
  • The promotional cans and codes are limited to specific branded Monster products and territories, and there are daily and aggregate limits on redeemable 2XP. (monsterenergy.com)
The following sections break down the reward list, the exact redemption flow, important dates and restrictions, and practical tips for getting the most out of the promotion while avoiding common pitfalls.

What you get: the full Monster Energy Black Ops 7 rewards list​

Monster and Activision make the reward tiers explicit: submitting ring‑pull tab codes to Monster’s portal counts cans toward five milestone tiers. Each milestone unlocks a DLC code you then redeem with Activision to receive the in‑game item. The published rewards for Black Ops 7 are:
  • 1 can = Energy Flash (Large Decal) + one 15‑minute 2XP Token
  • 2 cans = Peacekeeper Mk1 — Hyper Green (Weapon Blueprint) + one 15‑minute 2XP Token
  • 3 cans = Green Fury (Operator Skin) + one 15‑minute 2XP Token
  • 4 cans = VS Recon — Green Thunder (Weapon Blueprint) + one 15‑minute 2XP Token
  • 5 cans = Daylight Ripper (Operator Skin) + one 15‑minute 2XP Token
After you unlock those five tiers, any additional valid tab code you submit will grant only a 15‑minute 2XP token (subject to daily/hourly caps). The first five DLC codes contain the themed cosmetics plus an attached 15‑minute token; extras are 2XP only. (support.activision.com)
These are not random drops — unlocking a blueprint gives you the cosmetic blueprint itself (including any attachments that the blueprint ships with), and the operator skins are traditional outfit cosmetics that appear in your customization inventory once the DLC code is applied to your Activision account. If you redeem the Monster DLC codes before launch, the cosmetics will be banked and ready in Black Ops 7 on launch day. (support.activision.com)

How the redemption flow actually works — step‑by‑step​

The end result is simple — cosmetics in Black Ops 7 — but the journey uses two separate platforms and two separate codes. Follow these steps to avoid losing track:
  1. Buy participating Monster Energy cans (look for the Black Ops 7 co‑branding on the can).
  2. Find the unique tab code printed on the underside of the ring‑pull (or follow the retailer’s receipt‑upload instructions for certain locations).
  3. Create or sign in to an account on Monster’s promo portal (callofduty.monsterenergy.com) and go to the Redeem page.
  4. Enter the tab code and submit; Monster will credit a “can” toward your progress and will generate a Monster → Activision DLC code for each reward tier you reach.
  5. Open your Monster account’s My Rewards section and click Redeem on any unlocked item to obtain the Activision DLC code.
  6. Go to Activision’s Call of Duty redemption page (callofduty.com/redeem), log in to your Activision account, paste the DLC code, and redeem.
  7. Ensure your Activision account is linked to the platform(s) you play on (Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, Battle.net) so the cosmetics will appear on the correct profile. (support.activision.com)
Two practical notes about the flow:
  • Monster’s portal supplies the DLC code only after you’ve submitted the required number of tab codes for a tier; you cannot redeem the in‑game item directly from the ring‑pull code. That “code to code” choreography is the part players complain about most.
  • If you’re doing multiple cans, batch your submissions. Entering dozens of tab codes one at a time is tedious but unavoidable; do it in one session to minimize frustration.

Important dates, limits, and legal fine print you must respect​

These program rules are operational and enforced by the promotion terms — missing deadlines or exceeding daily caps will cost you real rewards or tokens:
  • Promotion (tab code submission) period: September 1, 2025 — March 31, 2026. You must enter tab codes on the Monster site by March 31, 2026. DLC code redemption via Activision is allowed until April 30, 2026; after that the redemption portal closes. (monsterenergy.com)
  • Daily 2XP limits: You may receive at most one 2XP DLC code per day, and a maximum of one hour (60 minutes) of 2XP redeemable per day, with a 40‑hour total cap for the overall promotional period (this cap applies across promotions and 2XP redemptions for Black Ops 7). That means redeeming dozens of cans in a single day won’t multiply your 2XP beyond the daily cap. (monsterenergy.com)
  • Maximum cans accepted per participant: Monster limits the number of cans you can submit per account (160 cans maximum), preventing mass harvesting by a single user. (monsterenergy.com)
  • Geographic eligibility: The basic U.S. promotion is restricted to legal residents of the 50 United States, D.C., and Puerto Rico (check your region’s local Monster page for any country‑specific rules). Other retailer or country variations may exist with different redemption rules. (monsterenergy.com)
  • One‑time codes: Each ring‑pull tab code is single‑use and nontransferable; DLC codes are tied to the first Activision account that redeems them. If a code is used incorrectly or on the wrong account, it cannot be transferred. Keep that in mind when copying and pasting. (callofduty.monsterenergy.com)
  • Retailer exceptions: Some retailers (7‑Eleven, Speedway/Stripes, Casey’s) are running special processes — like QR receipts, point‑of‑sale scans, or receipt uploads — for their promotional cans. Read the Activision / Monster FAQ for retailer‑specific instructions. If you picked up promotion cans at one of those locations, follow the supermarket’s redemption route rather than assuming the tab code flow. (support.activision.com)

Why the promotion is a good value (and where it’s not)​

There’s real value here for Call of Duty players who already drink Monster or are willing to pick up five cans for the cosmetics:
  • Low entry threshold: Five cans unlock all themed cosmetics; by modern standards, that’s an inexpensive way to collect two operator skins and two weapon blueprints that would otherwise be paid or time‑gated. (support.activision.com)
  • Immediate utility from blueprints: Weapon blueprints often include pre‑attached attachments, so grabbing a blueprint early can give you a usable, optimized gun without grinding to unlock attachments. That’s particularly attractive at launch when early loadouts matter.
  • Banked DLC at launch: Redeem the Activision DLC codes ahead of November 14 and they’ll be waiting in your account at launch — no scrambling on day one. (support.activision.com)
Where the value is weaker:
  • Time cost vs. convenience: The two‑stage redemption (Monster code → Activision DLC code → Activision redeem) is clunky. If you’re not prepared to batch submissions, the time invested can outstrip the monetary cost of the cans. This is a recurring complaint from players and press.
  • Daily caps on 2XP: If part of your target is stacking 2XP tokens, be aware the daily cap severely limits how many 2XP minutes you can redeem per day, which reduces the practical value of mass‑submitting codes. (callofduty.monsterenergy.com)
  • Stock and region limitations: Promotional cans are limited supply items; you may not find them at every retailer or in every region. If you travel or buy cans online, verify that the purchase qualifies before relying on it for a code. (monsterenergy.com)

Troubleshooting, common failure modes, and defensive tips​

The promotion works reliably for most participants, but the multi‑step flow plus platform entitlements and region rules create several common failure modes. The following list is a practical troubleshooting guide:
  • Save or photograph every receipt. Several retailer promotions require a receipt upload or QR verification pathway rather than a tab code. Having proof speeds support if a code fails to appear. (support.activision.com)
  • Batch your ring‑pull submissions. Redeem dozens of tab codes in one Monster portal session instead of one or two at a time. It’s tedious but reduces repeated account logins and lost sessions.
  • Link your Activision account to the platform you’ll actually play on before redeeming DLC codes. Activision DLC codes are applied to the Activision account, and cosmetics will be attached to that profile. Mistakes here mean the content goes to the wrong account and cannot be transferred. (support.activision.com)
  • If a tab code won’t register, use Monster’s support path (the portal has steps for ring‑pull missing or invalids). Allow up to 72 hours for receipt‑based validations where receipts are used as the proof mechanism. (callofduty.monsterenergy.com)
  • Photograph the ring‑pull code before you toss a can. A smeared or damaged code is an avoidable headache if you haven’t recorded it. Keep that photo in case Monster requests proof. (monsterenergy.com)
  • Don’t share your codes publicly. Tab codes are one‑time use and are often harvested by bots or scam accounts from public posts. Treat them as single‑use keys and enter them privately. (callofduty.monsterenergy.com)
  • Know the deadlines: submit tab codes by March 31, 2026, redeem DLC by April 30, 2026. Missing those dates is irreversible. (monsterenergy.com)
If you run into entitlement problems after following the steps (for example, you redeemed codes but the items don’t appear in the game), document everything — screenshots of Monster’s “My Rewards” page showing the generated Activision code, the successful redemption screen at callofduty.com/redeem, timestamps, and receipts — and contact Monster or Activision support with that bundle of evidence. Support teams can and do correct telemetry or account errors when provided clear proof. (support.activision.com)

Security and anti‑scam guidance​

Promotions that involve unique codes and limited cosmetics attract scammers and third‑party resellers. Heed the following security advice:
  • Never pay for a used tab code. Sellers offering “bulk codes” are often selling stolen or already‑used codes. Monster’s service will reject duplicates, and Activision will tie the redeemed code to the first Activision account that uses it. (callofduty.monsterenergy.com)
  • Avoid posting photos of codes to public forums unless you obscure the code first. Even partial images can be harvested by malicious bots.
  • Verify the Monster portal URL and Activision redeem page before entering credentials. The official Monster site for this promotion is the branded callofduty.monsterenergy.com promotion page; Activision’s redeem tool runs on callofduty.com/redeem or the official Activision support pages. If a site looks wrong, close the browser and type the domain manually. (monsterenergy.com)
  • Use unique passwords and two‑factor authentication for your Activision account to prevent account compromise that could block or misdirect DLC attachments. Activision account security best practices will prevent the worst case where a redeemed code lands on the wrong profile due to account takeover. (support.activision.com)

What this tells us about promo design and publisher strategies​

Monster’s Black Ops 7 collaboration is an example of cross‑industry marketing that remains effective because it pairs low‑friction consumer purchases with high‑desirability digital content. A few design signals are worth calling out for readers who care about how these tie‑ins shape player behavior:
  • Promotions that bank content to an account at launch increase early engagement and day‑one retention; players who have skin in the game on day one are likelier to play and potentially buy more. The Monster program explicitly banks DLC on Activision accounts redeemed before release. (support.activision.com)
  • Daily and aggregate caps on 2XP reduce the ability for large spenders to “buy” massive XP advantages via mass cans, which preserves competitive fairness and lowers the PR cost of the tie‑in. The 1 per‑day / 40‑hour cap is a structural limiter that balances the marketing benefit with gameplay fairness. (callofduty.monsterenergy.com)
  • The two‑step code flow protects the publisher from tab code harvesting and allows Monster to control can validation while letting Activision control the entitlement and attachment to game accounts. The trade‑off is user friction: one more step equals one more chance to lose a customer. Industry reporting and player reaction note this friction. (prnewswire.com)

Final verdict and practical checklist​

This year’s Monster Energy x Black Ops 7 promotion is one of the more generous fast‑follow tie‑ins — five cans for two operator skins and two blueprints is fair value. The process is neither new nor insurmountable, but it is clumsy, and the small technicalities (retailer exceptions, one‑time codes, account linking, daily caps, and strict deadlines) are where most participants run into trouble.
Practical checklist to maximize success:
  1. Buy at least five participating cans; photograph each ring‑pull code before discarding the can. (monsterenergy.com)
  2. Create a Monster promo account at callofduty.monsterenergy.com and an Activision account (if you don’t already have one). Link platform accounts to Activision. (support.activision.com)
  3. Batch‑enter tab codes on Monster’s Redeem page; then claim the Monster → Activision DLC codes from My Rewards. (support.activision.com)
  4. Redeem each Activision DLC code at callofduty.com/redeem, double‑checking which Activision account is active. (support.activision.com)
  5. Keep receipts and screenshots; if a code or reward fails to appear, open a support ticket with Monster and Activision and attach proof. (callofduty.monsterenergy.com)
If you follow those steps, you’ll secure the Monster Energy Black Ops 7 cosmetics and the associated 2XP while avoiding the most common pitfalls. The promotion rewards persistence and attention to detail — not luck — and for many players that makes it an attractive, low‑risk way to get a few sought‑after launch cosmetics. (monsterenergy.com)
Conclusion: the Monster tie‑in is worth the effort for players who value cosmetics and early launch power, but it’s not frictionless. Batch your submissions, lock down account security, and mind the legal deadlines — doing those three things converts a clunky marketing funnel into an efficient way to fuel up and gear up for Black Ops 7.
Source: Windows Central Here's how to get the Black Ops 7 rewards from Monster Energy
 

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