How to Unlock All Operators in Modern Warfare 2

Looking to unlock all the operators in Modern Warfare 2? Here's how you can do it.

If you just jumped into the action, you’re probably asking yourself how to unlock all Operators in Modern Warfare 2. In MW2, there are two factions, one of which is called KORTAC and the other is SPECGRU, which each Operator belongs to, and you’ll need to complete various missions to unlock them. 

Unlocking All Operators in Modern Warfare 2

To unlock all operators in Modern Warfare 2, you’ll need to complete specific Missions or Challenges in different game modes. Some Challenges include getting a certain number of kills in Multiplayer mode, while others consist of completing certain tasks in Cooperative Missions.

See below for a list of Challenges and Missions you must complete to unlock all the Operators in Modern Warfare 2:

OperatorHow to UnlockFaction
AkselGet 20 Kills in a Single Multiplayer MatchKORTAC
CalistoGet 5 Headshot Kills in a Single Multiplayer MatchKORTAC
ChuyCartel Protection (Mission 6)SPECGRU
ConorGet 5 Hipfire Kills in a Single Multiplayer MatchKORTAC
FarahIncluded in Vault EditionSPECGRU
FenderGet 2 Kills with a Launcher in a Single Multiplayer MatchKORTAC
GhostIncluded in Vault EditionSPECGRU
GromskoComplete “Low Profile” Cooperative MissionSPECGRU
GusGet 5 Assists in a Single Multiplayer MatchSPECGRU
HorangiKORTAC
HutchGhost Team (Mission 16)KORTAC
KleoGet a Kill with Lethal EquipmentSPECGRU
KonigExecute a Finishing MoveKORTAC
LunaComplete “Defender: Mt. Zaya” Cooperative Mission.SPECGRU
NovaViolence and Timing (Mission 10)SPECGRU
OniIncluded with Special PlayStation Edition
PriceIncluded in Vault EditionSPECGRU
ReyesPrison Break (Mission 14)SPECGRU
RozeGet a Point Blank KillKORTAC
SoapIncluded in Vault EditionSPECGRU
StilettoIn a Single Multiplayer Match, Killing the Enemy Who Most Recently Killed YouKORTAC
ZeroComplete “Denied Area” Cooperative MissionKORTAC
ZimoGet a Kill with a Secondary WeaponSPECGRU

And there you have it! If MW2 updates or adds new Operators, we’ll make sure to keep this page updated.

For more MW2 content, visit our Modern Warfare 2 Section.