How to unlock all weapons in Modern Warfare 2? Weapon Platform explained

With Modern Warfare 2, Infinity Ward has returned to the drawing board and redefined the weapon progression in Modern Warfare 2. Instead of singular weapons that are unlocked as the player level progresses, Modern Warfare 2 introduces weapon platforms.

MW 2 is the latest interaction of the iconic franchise, which carries the story forward from the 2019 mega-hit. Bringing a refined experience of familiar close combat and fast-paced military action, Modern Warfare 2 has become a fan-favorite already.

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All weapon platforms in Modern Warfare 2

As a first-person shooter Call of Duty title, weapons play a central role in Modern Warfare 2. With weapon platforms, new weapons can be unlocked as part of a platform's progression, along with attachments to the weapons.

M4 Weapon Platform

The M4 is automatically unlocked for all players. The weapon platform consists of five weapons, including two Assult Rifles, one Battle Rifle, one LMG, and one SMG. The unlock conditions are as follows:

M4 (Assault Rifle) - Unlocked Automatically
FTAC Recon (Battle Rifle) - Unlocked at M4 Level 14
556 Icarus (LMG) - Unlocked at M4 Level 19
M16 (Assault Rifle) - Unlocked at 556 Icarus Level 14
FFS Hurricane (SMG) - Unlocked at FTAC Recon Level 17

Ordnance Weapon Platform

The ERB-14 Ordnance weapon platform is automatically unlocked for all players. The weapon platform consists of two weapons: one Marksman Rifle and one Battle Rifle. The unlock conditions are as follows.

Ordanace weapon Platform (Image via Activision)

EBR-14 (Marksman Rifle) - Unlocked Automatically
SO-14 (Battle Rifle) - Unlocked at EBR-14 Level 12

Bryson 800 Weapon Platform

The Bryson 800 shotgun is automatically unlocked for all players. The weapon platform consists of two shotguns, and the unlock conditions are as follows.

Bryson 800 (Shotgun) - Unlocked Automatically
Bryson 890 (Shotgun) - Unlocked at Bryson 800 Level 16

Bryson Long Rifle Weapon Platform

The SP-R 208 is unlocked at level 7 for all players. The weapon platform consists of four weapons, including two Marksman Rifles and two Snipers. The unlock conditions are as follows.

SP-R 208 (Marksman Rifle) - Unlocked at Rank 7
SA-B 50 (Marksman Rifle) - Unlocked at SP-R 208 Level 16
LA-B 330 (Sniper) - Unlocked at SA-B 50 Level 17
SP-X 80 (Sniper) - Unlocked at LA-B 330 Level 17

Lachmann & Meer Weapon Platform

The Lachman-762 is unlocked at level 16 for all players. The weapon platform consists of five weapons, including two Battle Rifles, one Marksman Rifle, one LMG, and one SMG. The unlock conditions are as follows.

Lachman & Meer weapon Platform (Image via Activision)

Lachman-762 (Battle Rifle) - Unlocked at Rank 16
Lachman-556 (Assault Rifle) - Unlocked at Lachman-762 Level 12
LM-S (Marksman Rifle) - Unlocked at Lachman-762 Level 16
RAPP H (LMG) - Unlocked at Lachman-556 Level 12
Lachmann Subb (SMG) - Unlocked at Lachman-556 Level 12

Tactique Verte Weapon Platform

The TAQ-56 is unlocked at level 19 for all players. The weapon platform consists of three weapons: one Assult Rifle, one Battle Rifle, and one Marksman Rifle. The unlock conditions are as follows.

TAQ-56 (Assault Rifle) - Unlocked at Rank 19
TAQ-V (Battle Rifle) - Unlocked at TAQ-56 Level 11
TAQ-M (Marksman Rifle) - Unlocked at TAQ-56 Level 20

Kastovia Weapon Platform

The Kastov 762 is unlocked at level 23 for all players. The weapon platform consists of six weapons, including three Assult Rifles, one LMG, and two SMGs. The unlock conditions are as follows.

Kastov 762 (Assault Rifle) - Unlocked at Rank 23
Kastov 545 (Assault Rifle) - Unlocked at Kastov 762 Level 13
RPK (LMG) - Unlocked at Kastov 762 Level 16
Kastov-74u (Assault Rifle) - Unlocked at Kastov 545 Level 13
Vaznev-9K (SMG) - Unlocked at Kastov-74u Level 15
Minibak (SMG) - Unlocked at Vaznev-9K Level 14

XRK Weapon Platform

The X12 handgun is unlocked at level 31 for all players. The weapon platform consists of two handguns, and the unlock conditions are as follows.

X12 (Handgun) - Unlocked at Rank 31
X13 Auto (Handgun) - Unlocked at X12 Level 10

Bruen Bullpup Weapon Platform

The STB is automatically unlocked at level 41 for all players. The weapon platform consists of three weapons, including one Assult Rifle, one Battle Rifle, one LMG, and one SMG. The unlock conditions are as follows.

STB 556 (Assault Rifle) - Unlocked at Rank 41
MX9 (SMG) - Unlocked at STB 556 Level 13
HCR 56 (LMG) - Unlocked at STB 556 Level 20

Non-platform Weapons

Aside from the platform weapons, Modern Warfare 2 also features many non-platform weapons, either unlocked automatically for every player or unlocked as the player levels up. The list of weapons is as follows.

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Vel 46 (SMG) - Unlocked Automatically
Sakin MG38 (LMG) - Unlocked Automatically
MCPR-300 (Sniper) - Unlocked Automatically
P890 (Handgun) -Unlocked Automatically
PILA (Launcher) - Unlocked Automatically
PDSW 528 (SMG) - Unlocked at Rank 5
Expedite 12 (Shotgun) - Unlocked at Rank 12
.50 GS (Handgun) - Unlocked at Rank 13
STRELA-P (Launcher) - Unlocked at Rank 14
JOKR (Launcher) - Unlocked at Rank 24
RAAL MG (LMG) - Unlocked at Rank 25
Lockwood Mk2 (Marksman Rifle) - Unlocked at Rank 28
RPG-7 (Launcher) - Unlocked at Rank 32
Lockwood 300 (Shotgun) - Unlocked at Rank 36
Riot Shield (Melee) - Unlocked at Rank 37
Fennec 45 (SMG) - Unlocked at Rank 38
Basilisk (Launcher) - Unlocked at Rank 39
Signal 50 (Sniper) - Unlocked at Rank 44

Modern Warfare 2 is available on the Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, and Windows PC via Steam and Battle.net. Players can jump right in and try out the different weapons today.

Edited by Srijan Sen