How to Exfiltrate in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies

Exfil or Exfiltration is a function of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies that first appeared in CoD: Cold War. This option allows you to leave the map at specific rounds and intentionally end the game to earn extra EXP.

While the basics of Exfil are still similar to the original concept, Black Ops 6's Zombies have much more aggressive enemies right from the first round of exfiltration. Many players have criticized this change and called BO6s Exfil “impossible.” However, this guide will show that exfiltration, despite the increased difficulty, is still possible – especially with the right preparation.

What does Exfil do in Black Ops 6 Zombies?

IN Black Ops 6 Zombies, successful Exfil means you leave the map in a helicopter without getting killed by zombies. Besides giving an ending, this is one of four ways to finish Zombies mode and collect rewards; the other three complete the story, get killed, or leave the match manually, with or without saving.

How to Exfiltrate in Black Ops 6 Zombies?

Starting in Round 11, you can attempt to Exfil by interacting with the Exfiltration Radio that appears on the map. This radio appears in a designated location for one round every five waves after the tenth round, and you can activate it by holding down the action button next to it.

After requesting an Exfil, you need to reach the escape point on the other side of the map. When you arrive at the extraction point, a countdown timer starts, during which you must eliminate all the zombies created. The time allotted and the number of zombies attacking you varies depending on your round. For example, if you attempt to Exfil at round 11, you have one minute and twenty-five seconds to take out 35 zombies.

How to vote for Exfil in Zombies?

In team matches, players vote whether or not to exfil when a player begins the process. Other team members can vote by holding up the D pad. If a player ignores the prompt, it counts as a vote against the decision, interrupting the Exfil process. In teams of three to four players, at least two players must agree for the exfiltration process to begin.

What if you fail to exfil?

If a team fails to kill all the zombies within the allotted time or reach the designated escape point quickly enough, the session will end, resulting in the death of all players. This is depicted by a cutscene of the chopper going down, followed by the standard scoreboard screen that leads players back to the lobby.

What is the reward for exfiltration in BO6 Zombies?

The reward for a successful Exfil in Black Ops 6 Zombies are bonus XP. If you exfiltrate instead of dying to zombies, your points are almost doubled, speeding up leveling. Also, if you Exfil in Round 16 or later, you have a chance to earn Whimsical GobbleGums, with the probability of getting them increasing at higher waves.

How should you prepare for Exfil in Zombies?

• Get a Chopper Gunner killstreak.
• Max out your armor.
• Use Kill Joy (insta-kill) GobbleGum.
• Utilize cymbal monkeys.

Before attempting an Exfil, prepare for a huge wave of enemies, especially at higher levels. Get a Chopper Gunner for aerial support, a Kill Joy rubber to eliminate enemies with one shot, and some Cymbal Monkey bombs to distract zombie hordes. Also, be sure to equip the best armor to absorb more damage.

How can you save your game in BO6 Zombies?

When playing BO6 Zombies solo, you can press the pause button and select “Save and Exit” to exit the game without losing your progress. Each player can only have one save – whether it's at Terminus or Liberty Falls – and each save lasts for 30 days before it expires and is deleted from your device.

You can't save the game in split screen mode, and it's only available if you're playing alone.