How to unlock Covert Sneakers in MW3 and move in silence

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Wondering how to unlock Covert Sneakers in MW3? Now that players are knocking each other out across Modern Warfare 3’s multiplayer modes, some fans want a stealthy approach.

Some of our best MW3 loadouts can be used to take out enemies without alerting nearby foes. Use them on the best MW3 maps to wreck enemy teams while staying safe.

How to get Covert Sneakers in MW3

To obtain the Covert Sneakers in MW3, set it as an “Active Challenge” in the Armory Unlock Challenges and then complete three daily challenges. It eliminates the sound of footsteps. Note that this mechanic only unlocks at level 25. If you prefer staying undetected as you weave through the game’s maps, this is an important perk to have. 

The Armory Unlock Challenges system is new in Modern Warfare 3. It lets you decide what perks and equipment you want to work towards. But remember to pick the Covert Sneakers as your “Active Challenge.” Skip this step and your completed challenges won’t help you towards getting this perk. Some of these unlock lethal equipment like the Breacher Drone in MW3.

Why use the MW3 Covert Sneakers

The Covert Sneakers eliminate the sound of your footsteps in MW3. This lets you walk around without alerting enemies to your presence. Note that sprinting will make you a target once more though. More than snipers who sit at one position, this will favour players who use suppressed weapons and slowly move through the map. As you play the game, you’ll learn which areas have a higher chance of unsuspecting enemies prowling about.

That covers how to unlock these items in MW3. Keep track of the MW3 operators as you play the game’s multiplayer mode. And if the game’s short campaign isn’t to your liking, here’s how to refund MW3. The game is out on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (2023)

  • Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series X
  • Genre(s): Action, Shooter