Fancy turningCall of Dutyinto an 8-bit shooter? Then say hello toMW3‘s Retro Warfare event, which brings a special playlist and free rewards for those ready to grind the game.
MW3‘s Season 4 Reloadedincludes new map Incline, the Reclaimer 18 shotgun, and of course, the newBit Party playlistthat givesModern Warfarean incredible retro look.
If that sounds like your cup of tea, then here’s everything you need to know about the event, including its start date and how you can unlock those free rewards.
MW3 Retro Warfarestart date
MW3‘s Retro Warfare event starts on July 13, 2025, as part of the Season 4 Reloaded patch. The event will run for one week, coming to an end on July 10, 2025.
How to unlock Retro Warfare rewards
If you want to unlock the free rewards that come with the Retro Warfare event, you’ll need to earn XP by playing matches and completing challenges.
As always, there will be ten rewards in total, with the XP requirement increasing with each one. Should you make it all the way to the end, you will unlock a special skin themed after the event, as has become customary withMW3‘s in-game events.
Have we seen the Retro Warfare rewards yet?
No, we haven’t seen the Retro Warfare rewards just yet, and won’t until the event goes live with Season 4 Reloaded on June 26.
Based on previous events, however, we expect to see calling cards, emblems, and weapon charms, along with a number of Double XP tokens to help you maximize your performance.
