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Will content from MW2 carry forward to MW3? – CoD Carry Forward Guide

Updated: Sep 25, 2023 5:10 pm
Will content from MW2 carry forward to MW3? – CoD Carry Forward Guide

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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is introducing a new Carry Forward feature for its players. Essentially, if you supported the series in Modern Warfare 2, you will not lose much progress and skins.

This brings a lot of questions, but we’ve tried our best to answer them all. So if you have any questions about the new Carry Forward feature for Call of Duty, go ahead and find the answer below (courtesy of the official website).

What is the Carry Forward feature in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3?

The term Carry Forward refers to the process of migrating content from Modern Warfare II to Modern Warfare III. This content encompasses various in-game items, including weapons, cosmetic items, operators, and other rewards collected during your time playing MWII.

This includes:

  • Operators
  • Operator Skins
  • Weapons
  • Blueprints
  • Weapon Camos
  • Other cosmetic items.

No, maps are not coming over to MW3.

Does Call of Duty: Warzone also apply to Carry Forward?

Yes, the Carry Forward feature also applies to Call of Duty: Warzone. When MW3 Season 01 begins, MWII content will come over to your Warzone account.

What is the process for Carry Forward for Operator Skins?

For players of Modern Warfare II, all unlocked operators and operator skins will make their way into Modern Warfare III. This means that every operator you’ve unlocked, whether through challenges, purchases, or exclusives like the PlayStation Exclusive Oni Operator, will be at your disposal in MW3.

What happens to MWII Operators who are no longer available?

Some MWII operators may no longer be available. Operators obtained through timed exclusives or specific events, such as Battle Pass operators and BlackCell operators, will not be accessible in MWIII if they weren’t unlocked during the specified time frame.

To Carry Forward your Operators to the next Modern Warfare game, you must have unlocked them in the previous game. Once you have unlocked an operator, you can use them in the next game, even if you have not unlocked them yet.

Does all cosmetic Operator Skin content carry forward?

Yes, all cosmetic Operator Skin content carries forward to the next Modern Warfare game. This includes Operator Skins that are earned through gameplay, purchased from the store, or unlocked through Battle Passes. However, players will only have access to the specific bundle skin, not the default skin.

Are there any Modern Warfare 2 cosmetics that won’t be supported in Modern Warfare 3?

Generally, no, with a few exceptions. Some vehicle skins and Wartracks from MWII may not be available in MWIII, depending on the changes made to equipment and gear in the latter. However, all other MWII cosmetics are expected to be usable in MWIII.

How to tell if the MW2 Store Bundle has content for MW3

To tell if a Modern Warfare II Store Bundle has content for Modern Warfare III, look for the Carry Forward icon. This icon will be displayed on any bundle that contains content that will carry over to the next game. This labeling is expected to be visible in the MWII store soon.

What happens to Operators who exist in both MWII and MWIII?

If an Operator exists in both Modern Warfare II and Modern Warfare III, you will be able to use them in both games. However, you will only be able to use the Operator Skins that you have unlocked in each game.

Can Modern Warfare 3 use all weapons and blueprints from Modern Warfare 2?

Yes, MW2 can use all weapons and blueprints from MW3. However, you must have unlocked the weapon or blueprint in Modern Warfare 2 to use it in Modern Warfare III.

Are all attachments carried over from Modern Warfare 2?

Yes, all attachments are carried over from MW2 to MW3. However, you must have unlocked the attachment in Modern Warfare II in order to use it in Modern Warfare III.

Are MW2 attachments compatible with Call of Duty MW3?

Yes, MWII attachments are compatible with Modern Warfare III. This means that you can use MWII attachments on MWIII weapons and vice versa.

Do Mastery Camos and Event Camos carry over to CoD Modern Warfare 3?

Yes, Mastery Camos and those awarded for completing Events are carried over to Modern Warfare 3. However, you must have earned the Camo or Event reward in MW2 to use it in MW3.

Can a player use a MW2 Camo on a MW3 weapon? Are they interchangeable?

Yes, a player can use a Modern Warfare 2 Camo on a Modern Warfare 3 weapon. However, the Camo must be available for both weapons. For example, you cannot use a Modern Warfare 2 Mastery Camo on a Modern Warfare 3 weapon if the Mastery Camo is not available for that weapon.

If a Tactical or Lethal Weapon has a Skin do they carry forward to Call of Duty MW3?

Yes, if a tactical or lethal weapon is accessible and available for use in MWIII, any associated skins will carry forward.

Can players level up a MW2 weapon in both MW3 and Modern Warfare 2?

Weapon progression will continuously update between games. Leveling up a weapon in Modern Warfare III will also level up the weapon in Modern Warfare II, and vice versa. However, rank and prestige XP will be awarded in the game in which you are leveling up your weapon, not both simultaneously.

Do Weapon Charms, Weapon Stickers, Emblems, and Loading Screens all carry forward to Modern Wafre 3?

Yes, Weapon Charms, Weapon Stickers, Emblems, and Loading Screens all carry forward to mw3.

Do Vehicle Skins, Wartracks, and Calling Cards carry forward to MW3?

In most cases, vehicle skins, calling cards, and wartracks will carry forward. However, some Modern Warfare II vehicles and specific wartracks may not be available in Modern Warfare 3. Challenges within Modern Warfare 3 can only be unlocked in MWII, but unlocked calling cards will carry forward.

Can I use unlocked Modern Warfare III content in Modern Warfare II?

Modern Warfare 3 and Modern Warfare 2 do not have a carry back type feature. Modern Warfare 2 will not support content from Modern Warfare 3. This only goes one way.


Jorge Aguilar is the Gaming Editor for WePC. He is interested in the video game industry and its history.

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