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How to unlock all new operators in MW3

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In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer and Zombies, players can unlock operators from a variety of newly added characters, including the existing ones that carry forward from MW2.

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While most of the MW3 operators can be unlocked by completing certain in-game challenges, some of blocked behind a paywall and require you to purchase a cosmetic bundle. Let's find out more below.

All Modern Warfare 3 operator unlock challenges

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Modern Warfare 3 introduces 25 new operators to the list, which makes the total number of selectable operators 90 if you include the characters and skins from MW2. 13 of these operators make up the SpecGru faction, while KorTac offers 12 unique operators to select from. Here's how to unlock all the new operators in MW3.

SpecGru operator unlock challenges Modern Warfare 3

OperatorHow to unlock
PricePurchase MW3 Vault Edition or use an older skin from MW2
GhostPurchase MW3 Vault Edition or use an older skin from MW2
BlueprintMil-Sim operator unlocked by default
RocketMil-Sim operator unlocked by default
BylineGet 3 hipfire kills with SMGs in a single Multiplayer match
ScorchComplete 3 contracts in a single Zombies match
RipperGet 100 kills in a single Zombies match
PathfinderComplete Crash Site Campaign mission
RiptideGet 1 kill with a Cruise Missile killstreak in a single Multiplayer match
BBQKill 3 operators affected by your tacticals in a single Multiplayer match
JabberComplete Danger Close Campaign mission
JetGet 5 kills with Snipers in a single Multiplayer match
WarriorPurchase Call of Duty Endowment Warrior Pack

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KorTac operator unlock challenges Modern Warfare 3

OperatorHow to unlock
WardenPurchase MW3 Vault Edition
MakarovPurchase MW3 Vault Edition
BlazeMil-Sim operator unlocked by default
ThirstMil-Sim operator unlocked by default
AlpineGet 3 kills while crouching in a single Multiplayer match
EnigmaGet 3 kills while aiming down sights in a single Multiplayer match
BantamPerform 1 finishing move in a single Multiplayer match
DocComplete Highrise Campaign mission
RaptorGet 5 operator kills with Frag Grenades in a single Multiplayer match
CorsoComplete Reactor Campaign mission
SwaggerGet 10 kills with LMGs in a single Multiplayer match
LockpickPurchase MW3 Digital Edition of PlayStation

Stay tuned to Pro Game Guides for more Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 content. In the meantime, head over to our article on Best Longbow build and loadout in MW3.


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