Bringing the Boomsticks: Your MW2 Arsenal in Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer
You’re diving into Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer. You wonder if your MW2 weapons are still there. The answer is yes. But like an old car, there’s tinkering required before use.
Let’s get real: all the beloved MW2 guns are in MW3 multiplayer. Good news. But they won’t be served on a plate. Think of it as a ‘build-your-own-weapon’ situation. You have parts but must assemble them yourself.
Unlocking the MW2 Armory: It’s Level-Gated, Naturally
How do you dust off those MW2 relics for MW3? It’s linked to the Armory Unlock system. First, grind to level 25. Yes, 25. Consider it a club rule. Hit that level, and you gain access to the Armory unlock menu.
Inside the Armory, you’re like a kid in a candy store. Only the candy is weapons, parts, perks, equipment, and killstreaks. Unlock the MW2 weapons you crave. Each has a specific challenge to conquer before deploying in MW3. They’re available for use, but not just sitting there waiting. You must earn them!
Warzone Weapon Woes: Why is My Gun Locked?
Now, let’s discuss Warzone. You drop in ready to use your MW2 loadout. Bam! A yellow exclamation point shows a locked weapon. Frustrating! While MW2 and MW3 weapons are available to everyone in Warzone, they can still be locked at first. It isn’t a joke; it’s simply a reminder to unlock them in MW3’s ecosystem.
If you see that yellow mark over your MW2 weapon, remain calm. It means the weapon isn’t fully unlocked in MW3’s system. Go back to multiplayer, reach level 25, and complete those Armory challenges. Once done, your MW2 arsenal is ready for Warzone. It’s about proving your worth to wield those weapons.
Weapon Transfer 101: Blueprints and All
Great news for weapon lovers! Your Blueprints from MW2 are coming along! Any Blueprints you earned will carry over to MW3. Those custom-designed weapons you loved can be revived in MW3. Some Blueprints from Store Bundles in MW2 will be purchasable in MW3 too. Your hard work is safe, waiting for you after unlocking the base weapons.
Why the Weapon Lockdown? Blame the Armory
So, why the hoops? Why are these MW2 weapons locked in MW3? The answer is simple: the Armory Unlock system. Activision wanted progression and reward in the process. By placing access behind level 25 and challenges, they encourage players to engage with MW3’s multiplayer and grind. It ensures players experience new content while accessing old favorites with some effort.
Camouflage Conundrums: MW2 Camos in MW3
Here’s a slight bummer: camouflage cross-compatibility is not an option. Your hard-earned MW2 camos are staying in MW2. You can’t apply your prized MW2 mastery camo to a MW3 weapon or vice versa.
However, there’s a silver lining in this camo saga. You can equip an MW2 camo you unlocked onto an MW2 weapon while in MW3. Confused? If you unlock a camo in MW3 using an MW2 weapon, you can equip that camo onto your MW2 weapon. Camos are weapon-specific. MW2 camos for MW2 weapons, MW3 camos for MW3 weapons. No mixing across generations.
Beyond the Blast from the Past: Embrace the New
While visiting your MW2 weapon collection can be nostalgic, remember MW3 offers new weapons too. While unlocking those MW2 classics, check out what MW3 has. You could find a new favorite that outshines your old ones. Perhaps the best weapons in Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer await you. If you want to level them up quickly, there are strategies to level up your weapons fast in Warzone. These strategies can help in multiplayer, too. For details on weapon unlocking in Warzone, check out this guide on the Armory in Warzone.
Ultimately, the inclusion of MW2 weapons in Modern Warfare 3 offers a blend of old and new. You gain familiar comfort blended with the excitement of mastering new tools. Just remember, effort is needed to integrate your MW2 arsenal into MW3. Now get out there, level up, unlock, and dominate!
