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How to Unlock Cursed Mode

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Cursed Mode

Cursed is an unlockable mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (BO7) Zombies. Read on to learn how to unlock it and what Cursed mode does.

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How to Unlock Cursed Mode

Get the First Cutscene in Ashes of the Damned Easter Egg Main Quest

Complete the Easter Egg Main Quest

Cursed mode unlocks once any player or team gets the first cutscene in Ashes of the Damned Easter Egg main quest. You do not need to complete the whole Main Quest easter egg until the boss fight.

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Just collect all Ashes of the Damned Keys

Prism in Ashwood

You just need to get the first cutscene by collecting all the Ashes of the Damned keys and putting them in the prism in Rabbit Alley located in Ashwood (the area behind the building with the Pack-a-Punch).

Once it is completed by anyone, Cursed mode unlocks for all players.

What is Cursed Mode?

Mode Variant With Relics and Classic Points System

Relics in Cursed Mode

Cursed is a challenging mode variant in Black Ops 7 Zombies. In this mode, players face no guidance, a limited HUD, and restricted loadouts, relying on a classic points system reminiscent of Black Ops 3.

After completing the map’s story quest, players can find and equip Relics to raise their Tier level, adding unique challenges and bonuses. Completing Cursed Mode at different Tiers unlocks exclusive rewards.

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