Modern Warfare 3 Operators list

Modern Warfare 3 Captain Price holding sniper rifle
Credit: Activision

Modern Warfare 3 Captain Price holding sniper rifle
Credit: Activision
December 7, 2023: With Season 1 out now, we've updated our list of MW3 Operators.

Thanks to plenty of content carrying forward, there are plenty of Modern Warfare 3 Operators to choose from before loading into a match.

Although they're purely cosmetic, dropping into Modern Warfare 3 as your favourite Call of Duty character is hugely appealing. Since arriving in 2019, Operators have become a staple of the franchise with Season 1 expected to expand the list even further.

Before we reveal more about all of the Modern Warfare 3 Operators arriving to multiplayer, check out our guides showcasing the best assault rifle and everything there is to know about the Lockpick Operator Pack which is exclusive to a handful of players preparing for action.

Modern Warfare 3 Operators list 2023

With several Operators from Modern Warfare 2 arriving as part of Activision's Carry Forward initiative, there will be a huge range of playable characters to choose from as soon as the game launches. In addition to Price, Ghost, and Makarov, you can use the likes of Snoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj on the virtual battlefield if you wish.

Without further ado, here's the full list of Modern Warfare 3 Operators available at launch:

SpecGru

  • Abolisher - Season 1 BlackCell battle pass
  • Rocket - Available instantly
  • Price - Nemesis reactive skin available when purchasing Vault Edition
  • Ghost - Nemesis reactive skin available when purchasing Vault Edition
  • Blueprint - Initially available
  • Jabber - Unlocked by completing campaign challenge
  • Rocket - Initially available
  • Byline - Unlocked by completing multiplayer challenge
  • Scorch - Unlocked by completing zombies challenge
  • Ripper - Unlocked by completing zombies challenge
  • Pathfinder - Unlocked by completing campaign challenge
  • Warrior - Available by purchasing Warrior Call of Duty Endowment pack. Launches November 10
  • Riptide - Unlocked by completing multiplayer challenge
  • BBQ - Unlocked by completing multiplayer challenge
  • Jet
  • Chuy
  • Farah
  • Gromsko
  • Gus
  • Kleo
  • Luna
  • Nova
  • Reyes
  • Soap
  • Specgru I
  • Zimo
  • CDL Female Home
  • CDL Male Home
  • Gaz
  • Messi
  • Pogba
  • Ronin
  • Alejandro
  • Kevin Durant
  • Butch
  • IO
  • Starlight
  • Arthur
Modern Warfare 3 player using crash test dummy Operator skin
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KorTac

  • Dokkaebi - Season 1 battle pass
  • Nolan - Season 1 battle pass
  • Warden - Nemesis reactive skin available by purchasing Vault Edition
  • Makarov - Nemesis reactive skin available by purchasing Vault Edition
  • Blaze - Initially available
  • Thirst - Initially available
  • Alpine - Unlocked by completing multiplayer challenge
  • Enigma - Unlocked by completing multiplayer challenge
  • Bantam - Unlocked by completing multiplayer challenge
  • Doc - Unlocked by completing campaign challenge
  • Raptor - Unlocked by completing multiplayer challenge
  • Corso - Unlocked by completing campaign challenge
  • Swagger - Unlocked by completing multiplayer challenge
  • Lockpick - PlayStation exclusive operator unlocked by preordering game
  • Aksel
  • Calisto
  • Conor
  • Fender
  • Horangi
  • Hutch
  • Konig
  • Kortac I
  • Oni
  • Roze
  • Stiletto
  • Zero
  • CDL Female Away
  • CDL Male Away
  • Klaus
  • Neymar
  • Zeus
  • Shredder
  • Atom
  • Valeria
  • Black Noir
  • Homelander
  • Izzy
  • Nikto
  • Vega
  • 21 Savage
  • Graves
  • Mila

Modern Warfare 3 Operator factions

With most Operators arriving from a previous Call of Duty title, they're already a member of the SpecGru and KorTac factions.

There's every chance a new season introduces another faction packed with new characters to help develop the storyline even further and as soon as we hear more, we'll update the guide with everything there is to know.

How many Modern Warfare 3 Operators are there?

In total, there are 61 Modern Warfare 3 Operators to choose from when Sledgehammer Games' latest title launches. This is great news if you're after plenty of variety as soon as you're ready to load into some familiar maps and game modes.

There you have it, that's everything there is to know about the Modern Warfare 3 Operators. For even more Call of Duty, head over to our Warzone page for the latest intel on the battle royale.