MW3 Season 1 guide – complete challenges and earn rewards in the new season

So, you’ve decided to become a part of the chaotic and unpredictable battlefield of MW3 Season 1 – Welcome! Whether you’re playing the game after reading a review like ours, or even a comparison piece of MW2 vs MW3, it doesn’t matter. What matters is that you’re here and you want to get involved in the action and our MW3 Season 1 guide will get you off to a good start.

If you’ve been playing Modern Warfare 3 for a while, then you may not need to go through our MW3 beginners guide. But we suggest giving it a skim as you might just find something incredibly helpful. With that said, let’s take you through what you need to know to get the most out of MW3 Season 1 before it ends. 

MW3 Season 1 guide 

Casual players might already have an idea of how seasons work in Modern Warfare 3 but if you don’t, then understanding seasons is the first thing you should know. So basically seasons are like mini-campaigns within the larger MW3 experience. They introduce new content, challenges, and rewards, all wrapped around a central theme or storyline. 

Season 1 for instance, is wrapped around the popular zombies mode which as we mentioned in our MW2 vs MW3 comparison piece, carries Modern Warfare 3 for the most part, so it’s no surprise the developers are leaning on that. There are lots of new features and wonder weapons in Season 1 that you can use to not only battle the undead but also take down the various sorts of monstrosities in Urzikstan. 

Complete the challenges

MW3 Season 1 comes packed with loads of challenges for players to compete and get amazing rewards. However, this won’t be easy, especially in zombies mode which now includes missions that’ll see you utilise the Aether Storm system. In fact, there’s so much new content in the new season that I personally think it has one of the largest (if not the largest) content releases of any previous Call of Duty game. 

There are eight different sets of weekly challenges planned throughout Season 1 and each one will be available in Multiplayer, Warzone and Zombies! If you complete any five of these challenges throughout Season 1, you’ll unlock an Aftermath part, a new weapon or an attachment. And if you manage to complete all eight weekly challenges and their rewards, you’ll be given an exclusive weapon camo. 

Below are all the challenges you need to complete and the XP reward you’ll get after completing them: 

Multiplayer Challenges

Zombies Challenges

Challenges	XP Rewards
Kill 750 enemies with a recommended weapon.	2,500 XP
Get 300 kills while ADS with the MCW.	5,000 XP
Drink 10 Perk-A-Cola cans.	5,000 XP
Get 300 scoped kills with a recommended battle rifle.	5,000 XP
Get 300 kills with a Pack-A-Punched recommended weapon.	7,500 XP
Get 200 kills with a recommended marksman rifles.	7,500 XP
Get 30 mercenary kills with a recommended marksman rifle.	10,000 XP

Warzone Challenges

Battle Royale Challenges	XP Rewards
Open 50 chests or containers that grant loot.	2,500 XP
Get 10 operator kills in the north-west region of Urzikstan.	5,000 XP
Get 10 operator kills in the southern region of Urzikstan (City, Suburbs, Manor)	5,000 XP
Complete 15 contracts in Warzone.	5,000 XP
Get 10 operator kills in the eastern region of Urzikstan (Military Base or Farms).	7,500 XP
Get 10 operator kills in the central region of Urzikstan (Old Town, Low Town).	7,500 XP

Completing these challenges is a fantastic way to get ahead in Season 1 but as aforesaid, it won’t be easy. You can choose to play zombies mode as you always have without attempting any of the challenges and still amass a decent amount of items (as long as you successfully exfil with them). Below are some basic tips to remember: 

Squad Up

Teamwork makes the dream work, especially in Season 1’s intense new zombies modes. So seek out teammates you can rely on, communicate effectively, and utilise each other’s strengths to conquer objectives. New monsters have been added to zombies mode and it’ll be almost impossible for one player to face them alone and make it out alive. They’re insanely difficult to kill and even with a squad, it’ll take a while. 

Embrace the Battle Pass

Dive into the Battle Pass challenges and reap the rewards. New weapons, operators, and cosmetic items await, enhancing your gameplay experience. And if you’ve got some spare cash to spend on in-game items, we suggest getting the Season 1 BlackCell Battle Pass to get yourself up to a good start. 

There’s a lot more on the way in MW3 Season 1 including a release date for Ranked Play. So, grab a weapon, squad up, and make good use of the early stages of Season 1 before Season 1 Reloaded gets underway with more challenges and content. 

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Make the most of it

Season 1 roars onto MW3 like a tactical hurricane! New maps ignite chaos, fresh weapons unleash fury, and the Battle Pass tempts with exclusive loot. Follow our above tips and squad up, master the objectives and dominate the battlefield. This season is a warzone you won’t want to miss. Are you ready, soldier?

Modern Warfare 3 Season 1 FAQs

What are the best ways to earn XP faster? 

(Complete daily challenges, play longer matches, and perform well in objective-based modes)

What are the best maps for beginners? 

(Shipment, Scrapyard, and Nuketown are generally considered more forgiving)