Getting your hands on the Mister Peeks Field Upgrade in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies can feel like unlocking a secret weapon right when you need it most. It’s a fun, chaotic tool that draws zombies in and turns them into a confetti-exploding spectacle. If you’re wondering how to unlock, equip, and use Mister Peeks to maximum effect, you’re in the right place.
Mister Peeks isn’t just another gadget. It’s a Field Upgrade that spawns a quirky little companion who attracts both regular and special zombies and blasts them in a burst of colorful mayhem. Think of it as a mix between a distraction device and a burst-damage tool, perfect for giving you a breather or thinning out a horde fast.
When and How It Was Released
This Field Upgrade didn’t launch with the game. Instead, it dropped in Season 5 via an in-game event called the ’90s Action Heroes event. That event is XP-based, meaning you unlock a tier of rewards as you earn XP—like a seasonal challenge track. Mister Peeks shows up as the sixth free reward on that track. Once you hit 249,000 XP, he’s yours. Simple as that.
Steps to Unlock Mister Peeks
- Jump into matches—any mode, really. Zombies, multiplayer, or Warzone.
- Rack up XP by completing matches. Objective modes like Hardpoint, Domination, or Kill Confirmed yield more.
- If you have a Double XP token or can play with XP-boosting specials, pop them on to speed things along.
- Watch your XP count climb to 249,000 and the Mister Peeks reward unlocks automatically.
Why You Should Grab Mister Peeks Early
This event builds tension, but Mister Peeks is more than a gimmick. He gives you breathing room in tight spots, distracts tough enemies, and adds unpredictability. Plus, Augments for Mister Peeks are available to research from the start, letting you fine-tune him even before you unlock him. So you can hit the ground running the moment you cross that XP threshold.
What Mister Peeks Actually Does
When you deploy him, Mister Peeks wanders around, drawing in zombies like a strange, dancing magnet. He attacks the undead around him until he explodes. The result? A chaotic swirling mess of zombies, often perfect for escape, regrouping, or reviving teammates.
Augments: Customize Mister Peeks Your Way
You can research and equip one Major Augment and one Minor Augment to shape how Mister Peeks behaves:
- Major Augments:
- Dance Party – He becomes a weird party magnet, attracting zombies before detonating in a burst of power.
- Arcane Fury – Every attack gets powered up with a random ammo-mod effect, adding elemental variety.
- Apex Hunter – He locks onto the biggest, nastiest zombie nearby—Uber-class, special enemies—and focuses his attacks there.
- Minor Augments:
- Social Butterfly – Expands the radius over which he draws in zombies.
- Peeks’ Favor – If Mister Peeks is near a Mystery Box when used, you’ll get a free box spin—nice bonus.
- Party Animal – He dances for longer before going out with a bang.
Each round, you equip one Major plus one Minor—so mix and match depending on whether you want range, focus, chaos, or freebies. The choices are fun and each combo changes his role in a round in meaningful ways.
Tips for Using Mister Peeks Effectively
- Gather a group of zombies in one spot before deploying him. More targets = more chaotic fun.
- Near a Mystery Box? Use Peeks’ Favor for free spins—great for getting weapons or GobbleGums.
- Facing a tough enemy? Try Apex Hunter to make Mister Peeks concentrate on the big threat.
- Want crowd control? Social Butterfly and Dance Party let him attract more zombies for maximum effect.
- Arcane Fury can help you surprise crowds with elemental damage and hit them harder.
When the Event Ends…
If you don’t unlock Mister Peeks during the ’90s Action Heroes event, you’ll likely be able to grab him later via the Armory—but it’ll take more time or effort. So, if you’re hoping for those freebies and unique perks, now’s the best time.
