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All MW3 operators up to Season 4

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✓ At a glance
  • The game has over a hundred Operators thanks to the 67 Operators that return from MW2.
  • New Operators are released each Season and are tied to the basic and Blackcell battle passes in addition to separate store bundles.

Call of Duty has always been known for an exorbitant list of Operators and MW3 is no different. Featuring several new faces and familiar ones that hardcore fans should be familiar with, the latest roster is one of the biggest in the series’ history. If you want to unlock all the grizzled veterans who have made their way into the game, here’s what you need to know.

Every Operator and how to unlock them

In addition to the 67 returning Operators from MW2, there are over a hundred Operators in the game. Iconic characters like Nicki Minaj and Snoop Dogg are a part of those legacy characters. Unique Operators were added at launch with more arriving with each Season. They are largely cosmetic changes that do not tinker with gameplay elements. They can be customized with Finishing Moves as well.

Two masked characters in the game.

Dupe and Copy are two hooded operators dropping in with Season 4. Image via Activision.

An operator holding a hammer in the game.

Hammer is a lethal military fighter who gets his name from a pet he was fond of. Image via Activision.

Two characters in tactical gear.

Void brings in a tactical look as an operator. Image via Activision.

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Season 4 Operators list

The new Season brings more neat Operators to play as:

OperatorHow to unlock
DupeUnlocked by purchasing the Season 4 Blackcell Battle Pass.
CopyUnlocked by purchasing the Season 4 Blackcell Battle Pass.
HammerUnlocked in the Instant Reward sector of Season 4 Battle Pass.
VoidUnlocked in Sector 16 of Season 4 Battle Pass.
All characters available in Season 4.
A heavily armed operator with a futuristic suit of armor.

Stasis wears a futuristic suit as they wipe out foes. Image via Activision.

Snoop Dogg wears tactical armor and shows a sign in the game.

Snoop Dogg returns in MW3 with some new gear. Image via Activision.

Makarov as an operator in the game.

Makarov is back as an operator and brings a unique kit. Image via Activision.

A person in tactical gear holding an assault rifle in the game.

Banshee is one of the new operators of Season 3. Image via Activision.

A man wearing tactical gear points his gun at a person.

Hush is a menacing addition to MW3. Image via Activision.

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Season 3 Operators list

Season 3 brought in some of the most interesting Operators yet, and that’s saying something. It brings the following options:

OperatorHow to unlock
StasisUnlocked by purchasing the Season 3 Blackcell Battle Pass.
Snoop Dogg IIUnlocked by purchasing the Season 3 Battle Pass.
MakarovUnlocked by purchasing the Season 3 Battle Pass.
BansheeUnlocked via the Season 3 Battle Pass.
HushUnlocked via the Season 3 Battle Pass.
All characters available in Season 3.

Season 2 Operators list

The following Operators came along in Season 2, featuring characters like Michonne from The Walking Dead:

OperatorHow to unlock
John DoeUnlocked by purchasing the Season 2 Blackcell Battle Pass.
Rick GrimesUnlocked by purchasing the Season 2 Battle Pass.
MichonneUnlocked by purchasing Tracer Pack: The Walking Dead – Michonne Operator Bundle.
LaswellUnlocked by purchasing the Season 2 Battle Pass.
All characters available in Season 2.

Season 1 Operators list

Here’s a list of all the Season 1 Operators you could get your hands on:

OperatorHow to unlock
AbolisherUnlocked by purchasing the Season 1 Blackcell Battle Pass.
Paul AtreidesUnlocked by purchasing Paul Atreides Operator Bundle.
A-TrainUnlocked by purchasing from the store.
NolanUnlocked by purchasing the Season 1 Battle Pass.
DokkaebiUnlocked by purchasing the Season 1 Battle Pass.
Feyd-RauthaUnlocked by purchasing from the store.
FirecrackerUnlocked by purchasing from the store.
All characters available in Season 1.
✓ Nico’s Tip

This list offers a diverse array of skilled characters, each with unique abilities and backgrounds. Whether you prefer stealth, tactical expertise, or brute force, these Operators cater to a variety of visual styles.

Images of all the operators available in the game at launch.
Players got to pick from a variety of operators at launch. Image via Activision.

SpecGru Operators at launch

At launch, players could try the following SpecGru Operators:

  • Price: Nemesis Reactive skin available via Vault Edition.
  • Ghost: Nemesis Reactive skin available via Vault Edition.
  • Blueprint (Mil-Sim): Immediately available.
  • Rocket (Mil-Sim): Immediately available.
  • Byline: Unlocked after completing a Multiplayer challenge (3 Hipfire Kills with SMGs in a match).
  • Scorch: Unlocked after completing a Modern Warfare Zombies challenge (Complete 3 Contracts).
  • Ripper: Unlocked after completing a Modern Warfare Zombies challenge (Get 100 Zombie Kills).
  • Pathfinder: Unlocked after completing a Campaign challenge (Crash Site).
  • Warrior: Available after purchasing the CoD Endowment “Warrior” Pack.
  • Riptide: Unlocked after completing a Multiplayer challenge (Get 1 Kill with a Cruise Missile).
  • BBQ: Unlocked after completing a Multiplayer challenge (Kill 3 players affected by your Tacticals).
  • Jabber: Unlocked after completing a Campaign challenge (Danger Close).
  • Jet: Unlocked after completing a Multiplayer challenge (Get 5 Kills with Snipers).
  • Warrior: Unlocked after purchasing Call of Duty Endowment Warrior Pack.
MW3 operators: Store bundle for Nova 6
Every bundle is found in the store. Captured by VideoGamer

KorTac Operators at launch

When the game dropped, you could play as these KorTac members:

  • Warden: Nemesis Reactive skin available via Vault Edition.
  • Makarov: Nemesis Reactive skin available via Vault Edition.
  • Blaze (Mil-Sim): Immediately available.
  • Thirst (Mil-Sim): Immediately available.
  • Alpine: Unlocked after completing a Multiplayer challenge (Get 3 Kills while Crouching).
  • Bantam: Unlocked after completing a Multiplayer challenge (Perform 1 Finishing Move).
  • Enigma: Unlocked after completing a Multiplayer challenge (Get 3 Kills while Aiming Down Sights).
  • Doc: Unlocked after completing a Campaign challenge (Highrise).
  • Raptor: Unlocked after completing a Multiplayer challenge (5 Kills with Frag Grenades).
  • Corso: Unlocked after completing a Campaign challenge (Reactor).
  • Swagger: Unlocked after completing a Multiplayer challenge (10 kills with LMGs in a match).
  • Lockpick: Available on PlayStation only buying the Vault Edition.

What is the difference between SpecGru and KorTac factions?

SpecGru is a private military company (PMC) composed of highly trained and experienced soldiers from various special forces units around the world. This category also includes Operators from the campaign such as Captain Price and Ghost. Kortac on the other hand, is another PMC, but one with a more clandestine and secretive approach. Their operatives are often former members of elite intelligence agencies and are skilled in covert operations and unconventional warfare. They also have some of the campaign characters like Makarov which you can unlock and use in multiplayer matches.

MW3 operators: The selection screen for a player's operators
Choose your operator before every match. Captured by VideoGamer

Returning Operators from MW2

67 Operators return from MW2 via the Modern Warfare 3 carry forward feature. This will enable you to use most of the characters you’ve already unlocked including the MW2 and Warzone Diablo Operators. So the money you spend to obtain them won’t be wasted if you stop playing MW2. Here are all the returning Operators in the game:

  • Ranger I: Already available.
  • Chuy: Complete “Cartel Protection” (Mission Six) in campaign mode.
  • Gus: Get five Assists in a single Multiplayer match.
  • Zimo: Get a kill with a secondary weapon.
  • Kleo: Get a kill with Lethal equipment.
  • Nova: Complete “Violence and Timing” (Mission 10) in campaign mode.
  • Price: Unlocked by purchasing Vault Edition.
  • Farah: Unlocked by purchasing Vault Edition.
  • Ghost: Unlocked by purchasing Vault Edition.
  • Soap: Unlocked by purchasing Vault Edition.
  • Gromsko: Complete ‘Low Profile’ Co-op mission.
  • Reyes: Complete “Prison Break” (Mission 14) in campaign mode.
  • Luna: Complete ‘Defender: Mt. Zaya’ Co-op mission.
  • Ronin: Unlocked upon purchase of Season 2 Battle Pass.
  • Gaz: Complete “Atomgrad Raid: Episode 1”.
  • Messi: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.
  • Pogba: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.
  • Alejandro Vargas: Unlocked via the Season 3 Battle Pass.
  • CDL Male Home: Unlocked on purchase of CDL / Call of Duty League Store pack.
  • CDL Female Home: Unlocked on purchase of CDL / Call of Duty League Store pack.
  • Kevin Durant: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.
  • Butch: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.
  • Io: Unlocked via the Season 4 Battle Pass.
  • Starlight: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.
  • Arthur: Unlocked via the Season 5 Battle Pass.
  • Lara Croft: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.
  • Snoop Dog: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.
  • Spawn: Unlocked via the Season 6 Battle Pass.
  • Alucard: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.
  • Ash Williams: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.
  • Inarius: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.
  • Group I: Already available.
  • Fender: Get two kills with a launcher in a single Multiplayer match.
  • König: Execute a Finishing Move.
  • Calisto: Get five Headshot kills in a single Multiplayer match.
  • Hutch: Complete the 17th mission in campaign mode.
  • Horangi: Get five Kingslayer kills in a single Multiplayer match.
  • Oni: Unlocked via pre-ordering the game.
  • Roze: Get a Point Blank kill.
  • Zero: Complete ‘Denied Area’ Co-op mission.
  • Conor: Get five Hipfire kills in a single multiplayer match.
  • Aksel: Get 20 kills in a single Multiplayer match.
  • Stiletto: Get two Revenge kills in a single Multiplayer match.
  • Zeus: Unlocked on purchase of Season 1 Battle Pass
  • Klaus: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.
  • Neymar Jr.: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.
  • Valeria: Unlocked via the Season 3 Battle Pass.
  • CDL Male Away: Unlocked on purchase of CDL / Call of Duty League Store pack.
  • CDL Female Away: Unlocked on purchase of CDL / Call of Duty League Store pack.
  • Shredder: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.
  • Atom: Unlocked via the Season 3 Battle Pass.
  • Black Noir: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.
  • Homelander: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.
  • Izzy: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.
  • Nikto: Unlocked via the Season 4 Battle Pass.
  • Vega: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.
  • Graves: Unlocked via the Season 5 Battle Pass.
  • Mace: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.
  • Mila: Unlocked via the Season 5 Battle Pass.
  • Nicki Minaj: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.
  • Oz: Unlocked via the Season 5 Battle Pass.
  • Velikan: Unlocked via the Season 5 Battle Pass.
  • 21 Savage: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.
  • V4L3RIA: Unlocked via the Season 6 Battle Pass.
  • Lilith: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.
  • Skeletor: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.
  • Sardaukar: Unlocked by purchasing from the store.

About the Author

Nico Vergara

Nico Vergara

Nico Vergara is a Trends Writer for VideoGamer.com. When not writing about or playing RPGs, he spends time playing basketball, watching the latest movies, and brooding about his favorite sports teams.

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