How to get the Dog in Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone

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If you’re wondering how to get the Dog in MW2 and Warzone season 5, we got you covered. The new season brings a ton of new features that players can enjoy from operators, maps, and even weapons. 

You will also get to have a companion animal in Season 5. These are called Tactical Pets and they will follow you around in battles and even execute a lethal Finisher of their own. While we show you how to get the Dog in Season 5, check out MW2 and Warzone Season 5 maps list

How to get the Dog in MW2 and Warzone: Battle pass rewards in season 5

How to get the Dog in MW2 and Warzone

The newly added dog in MW2 and Warzone is named Merlin. You can get the dog by purchasing the game’s Season 5 Blackcell Battle Pass for $29.99/ £24.99. 

Merlin is among the various items that you will get after buying the Blackcell Battle Pass. Other items include: 

  • Arthur Operator
  • Merlin Tactical Pet
  • Caliburn Tracer Weapon Blueprint
  • Gwen Battle Buddy Screen
  • New Dog Finishing Move

It’s worth noting that opposing players cannot harm your dog in any way. It is only there to help you navigate the battlefield and bark from time to time. 

How to get the Dog in MW2 and Warzone: Season 5 Battle pass skin

How to make the Dog part of a Finisher in MW2

The only time your dog can get involved in battle is to make them part of a Finisher. Otherwise, they’re simply there to offer you companionship. 

You should also know that merely getting the dog won’t initiate the Finisher. You will need to equip Merlin as well as the Dog Finishing Move to make them part of a Finisher. 

While some might find the dog a bit pricey for a mere companion, Activision will be adding more Tactical Pets in future Call of Duty updates as well. So if you can’t get your hands on Merlin, more Tactical Pets are on the way. 

Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone Season 5 will commence at 5pm BST and launch for other zones at 12pm EDT and 9am PDT. You can also check out the MW2 and Warzone Season 5 weapons list to gaze upon the new additions. 

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022)

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