The Season 4 Reloaded update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone is now live, featuring new maps and modes inspired by mutations for the Altered Strain seasonal event. This update also introduces the Reclaimer 18 shotgun. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to unlock this new weapon.

Unlocking the Reclaimer 18

The Reclaimer 18 is a versatile shotgun that can switch between pump-action and semi-auto firing modes. It is available through a new bonus challenge sector in the battle pass, which involves completing a series of tasks.

These challenges can be tackled in multiplayer, Zombies, or Warzone.

Sector 1 Challenge

• Objective: Get 10 operator or special zombie kills with shotguns
• Reward: 30-minute double XP token

Sector 2 Challenge

• Objective: Get 10 operator or special zombie hip-fire kills with shotguns
• Reward: Angel of Death - Large weapon decal

Sector 3 Challenge

• Objective: Get 5 operator or special zombie kills while aiming down sights with shotguns
• Reward: Killshot - Emblem

Sector 4 Challenge

• Objective: Get 7 operator or special zombie tac-stance kills with shotguns
• Reward: Elegant Riposte - Operator finishing move

Sector 5 Challenge

• Objective: Get 5 operator headshots or special zombie critical kills with shotguns
• Reward: Reclaimer 18 shotgun

The first four challenges can be completed in any order, but all must be finished to unlock the fifth and final challenge, which awards the Reclaimer 18 shotgun. In Zombies mode, special zombies refer to enemies like Mimics, Manglers, and Disciples.

Additional Unlock Method in Zombies

You can also unlock the Reclaimer 18 by successfully exfilling in Zombies mode. If a friend already owns the shotgun, they can bring it as their insured weapon and drop it for you at the start of a match. Then, you just need to successfully exfiltrate with it. Alternatively, you might find it by looting an enemy player who has it equipped. This method works for any weapon in the game.

Store Bundle

While store bundles often include new weapons, offering an alternative way to unlock them without completing challenges, the Reclaimer 18 is not currently available in any in-game bundles. However, it is likely to appear in a future shop update.