Operators & unlocks

MW4 Operators & Unlock Requirements

Find all 33 launch-listed operators and distinguish starting, campaign, DMZ, multiplayer and edition unlocks.

Identify the unlock route

The launch equipment guide lists 33 operators. Base operator access and a particular cosmetic skin are different entitlements. A campaign character’s appearance does not automatically unlock every multiplayer skin. Price and Ghost are listed through Vault Edition; check your purchased edition before treating a missing selection as a progression bug.

Operator directory

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OperatorFactionUnlock route
Min-HeeSouth Korean Quick Reaction ForceAvailable at start
CTSFOSouth Korean Quick Reaction ForceAvailable at start
Mil-Sim KSK ArcticSouth Korean Quick Reaction ForceAvailable at start
UCTFSouth Korean Quick Reaction ForceAvailable at start
Army SF AirborneSouth Korean Quick Reaction ForceAvailable at start
Hunter KillerSouth Korean Quick Reaction ForceDigital Standard / Vault preorder
GhostSouth Korean Quick Reaction ForceVault Edition
BlixSouth Korean Quick Reaction ForceVault Edition
ValeriaValeria’s Strike CellVault Edition
PriceSouth Korean Quick Reaction ForceVault Edition
SASSouth Korean Quick Reaction ForceVault Edition
South Korean SFSouth Korean Quick Reaction ForceVault Edition
COM FSTSouth Korean Quick Reaction ForceVault Edition
KSK AmphibiousSouth Korean Quick Reaction ForceVault Edition
ChoSouth Korean Quick Reaction ForceCampaign: complete Mayhem
DallasShadow CompanyCampaign: complete Hired Gun
LucaValeria’s Strike CellCampaign: complete Traffic
Oh-JiValeria’s Strike CellCampaign: complete Assassins
KalSouth Korean Quick Reaction ForceCampaign: complete Defection
DunnJSOFCampaign: complete Counter Attack
WestJSOFCampaign: complete Losing Ground
ParkSouth Korean Quick Reaction ForceCampaign: complete Decapitation
ReeceShadow CompanyDMZ level 4
CoffeyJSOFDMZ level 9
SimoneShadow CompanyDMZ level 15
HectorValeria’s Strike CellDMZ level 19
BlackwellJSOF3 kills without dying, 10 times (MP)
JaeSouth Korean Quick Reaction Force50 hipfire Operator kills (MP)
VelikanShadow Company15 Double Kills or better (MP)
ValenValeria’s Strike Cell20 longshot Operator kills (MP)
ZimoSouth Korean Quick Reaction Force50 headshot Operator kills (MP)
KyleSouth Korean Quick Reaction ForceCall of Duty Endowment Valor Pack
Ju KwonSouth Korean Quick Reaction ForceClassified / not announced

Check completion in the correct mode

DMZ levels are not Multiplayer player levels. For campaign unlocks, use the mission order to identify the required operation. For multiplayer challenges, follow the exact in-game Operator target wording. The classified entry is intentionally not assigned a fabricated method.

Sources & version

Source review: October 22, 2026. Official operators and unlocks