Black Ops 7 Quantum Exchange Guide: How to Get the Hawker HX and Nuka Assault Blueprint (2026)

Black Ops 7 Quantum Exchange Guide: How to Get the Hawker HX and Nuka Assault Blueprint (2026) HelixPedia

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Quantum Exchange – Black Ops 7 & Warzone Fallout Event Tracker

🚨 Quick-Scan Status

  • Event Status: Live (Season 01 Reloaded)
  • Deadline: January 30, 2026 (10 AM PT)
  • Wallet Relief: ~$30.00 Saved (Mastery Blueprint & Sniper Unlock)
  • Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

πŸ› οΈ Technical Intel

AttributeSpecification
Game TitleCall of Duty: Black Ops 7 & Warzone
Event TypeFallout Collaboration / Collection Event
Lore ImpactCosmetic Only (Fallout Crossover)
Entry BarrierFree-to-Play (Warzone) / BO7 Ownership (MP/ZM/Endgame)

πŸ“ BO7 Quantum Exchange: Overview & Strategy

The Quantum Exchange event is the centerpiece of the Black Ops 7 x Fallout collaboration, transforming the tactical landscape into a Nuka-Cola-fueled wasteland. Unlike traditional XP-based events, this is a collection-based grind where players must scavenge Nuka-Cola Quantum Bottle Caps across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone. The atmosphere is pure retro-apocalypse, especially with the introduction of the Deathclaw Hunt in Endgame and Power Armor Royale in Warzone, where radiation management becomes just as vital as your aim.

To maximize your efficiency, skip the standard TDM loops and dive into the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Mayhem LTM or Zombies: Project RADS. These modes drop Bottle Caps at a significantly higher rate from elite enemies like Feral Ghouls. If you are a Warzone main, focus on Scavenger Contracts in irradiated zones; the loot caches there have a boosted drop rate for Quantum Caps. Pro-tip: Equipping any Fallout-themed Operator skin (like the free “Dweller” skin from the Event Pass) grants you a persistent Luck Bobblehead buff, increasing the odds of finding higher-value power-ups and RadAway during matches.


🎁 Black Ops 7 Loot List: How to Claim Hawker HX Sniper

Reward ItemRarityRequirement
Nuka Assault Dravec 45MasteryUnlock all 8 Event Rewards
Hawker HX Sniper RifleLegendary100 Bottle Caps
Always One MoreEpicFinishing Move (75 Caps)
Nuka-LunchRareWeapon Charm (60 Caps)
CappedUncommonWeapon Reticle (45 Caps)

πŸ“Š HelixPedia Efficiency Rating

  • Grind Factor: 3/5 (Caps drop frequently but Mastery requires full clearing)
  • Grind Fun Meter: 5/5 (Using Power Armor and hunting Deathclaws is a blast)
  • FOMO Level: Extreme (Licensed collaboration; unlikely to return)
  • HelixPedia VTT Ratio: God Tier (Free Sniper Rifle and Animated Mastery Blueprint)

πŸš€ How to Participate

  1. Drop into LTMs: Queue for S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Mayhem (MP), Project RADS (Zombies), or Power Armor Royale (Warzone).
  2. Collect Bottle Caps: Kill enemies and open crates to scavenge Quantum Bottle Caps. These are automatically added to your event bank.
  3. Manage Radiation: Keep an eye on your Geiger counter. Use RadAway or Rad-X drops to prevent health and movement penalties.
  4. Exchange in Menu: Navigate to the “Quantum Exchange” event tab in the main menu to spend your caps in any order you choose.

  • HelixPedia Pro-Tip: The Hawker HX is a “Ballista-style” aggressive sniper; if you’re a quick-scoper, prioritize this unlock first as it completely shifts the meta in small-map playlists like Vault Town.*

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