Call of Duty: Ghosts

Ghosts Caustic Camo

ChallengeMultiplayer camoOriginal access documented
ChallengeCaustic camo — Call of Duty: Ghosts

How do you unlock Caustic?

Caustic is one of the twelve standard per-weapon camouflage challenges in Call of Duty: Ghosts multiplayer. Its exact objective depends on weapon class: Assault rifles: Get 3 kills in one life 25 times · SMGs: Get 3 kills in one life 25 times · LMGs: Get 3 kills in one life 25 times · Marksman rifles: Get 3 kills in one life 25 times · Sniper rifles: Get 3 kills in one life 25 times · Shotguns: Get 3 kills in one life 25 times · Riot Shield: 100 pistol kills after swapping from the shield. Complete all twelve standard challenges on an eligible weapon to unlock Gold for that weapon.

RequirementAssault rifles: Get 3 kills in one life 25 times · SMGs: Get 3 kills in one life 25 times · LMGs: Get 3 kills in one life 25 times · Marksman rifles: Get 3 kills in one life 25 times · Sniper rifles: Get 3 kills in one life 25 times · Shotguns: Get 3 kills in one life 25 times · Riot Shield: 100 pistol kills after swapping from the shield
Assault RiflesGet 3 kills in one life 25 times
Submachine GunsGet 3 kills in one life 25 times
Light Machine GunsGet 3 kills in one life 25 times
Marksman RiflesGet 3 kills in one life 25 times
Sniper RiflesGet 3 kills in one life 25 times
ShotgunsGet 3 kills in one life 25 times
Specials100 pistol kills after swapping from the shield
AvailabilityNot time-limited in the original progression system; online access varies by platform

Reviewed July 27, 2026. Game identity, platforms and customization context were checked against Activision material. Current product and add-on availability was checked against Xbox, PlayStation and Steam listings, while weapon rosters, Squad Point costs, magazine descriptions and the class-specific camouflage matrix were cross-checked against dedicated historical references. Real-world weapon bases are qualified where the in-game model is fictional or uncertain. Setup advice is editorial and avoids unsupported damage or time-to-kill claims.

Sources: Activision — Call of Duty: Ghosts fact sheet · Activision — Ghosts customization and DLC weapon article · Activision Support — Ghosts DLC compatibility · Xbox — Call of Duty: Ghosts · Xbox — Ghosts Customization Bundle for Windows · PlayStation Store — Call of Duty: Ghosts Gold Edition · Steam — Call of Duty: Ghosts DLC catalog · Steam — Call of Duty: Ghosts · Activision — Ghosts collector's edition content sheet · Xbox — Ghosts Legend Pack: Soap · Steam — Flags of the World Pack · Call of Duty Wiki — Ghosts camouflage catalog · Call of Duty Wiki — Call of Duty: Ghosts · Call of Duty Wiki — Squad Points · Call of Duty Wiki — Gold Camouflage · IMFDB — Call of Duty: Ghosts weapon identification reference · GameFAQs — Ghosts multiplayer guide · GamingBolt — Ghosts launch weapon roster and Squad Point guide

What does Caustic camo look like?

Pink and charcoal digital fragments produce a vivid chemical-themed finish with dark pixelated breaks.

How do you make progress toward Caustic?

Treat each three-kill life as a small streak: reload, reposition and protect the third fight. The shield path instead requires pistol kills after switching away from the shield.

Caustic counts 25 separate three-kill lives for firearms. Extra kills in the same life do not replace the need to repeat that sequence.

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Caustic — common questions

How do you unlock Caustic in Ghosts?

Caustic is one of the twelve standard per-weapon camouflage challenges in Call of Duty: Ghosts multiplayer. Its exact objective depends on weapon class: Assault rifles: Get 3 kills in one life 25 times · SMGs: Get 3 kills in one life 25 times · LMGs: Get 3 kills in one life 25 times · Marksman rifles: Get 3 kills in one life 25 times · Sniper rifles: Get 3 kills in one life 25 times · Shotguns: Get 3 kills in one life 25 times · Riot Shield: 100 pistol kills after swapping from the shield. Complete all twelve standard challenges on an eligible weapon to unlock Gold for that weapon.

What does Caustic camo look like?

Pink and charcoal digital fragments produce a vivid chemical-themed finish with dark pixelated breaks.

How is Caustic progress tracked?

Caustic counts 25 separate three-kill lives for firearms. Extra kills in the same life do not replace the need to repeat that sequence.

Is Caustic still obtainable?

Caustic was not seasonal or event-limited in the original Call of Duty: Ghosts progression system. Online access and progression availability vary by platform.

Can you unlock Caustic for me?

Yes — our Ghosts Multiplayer Unlock All service covers Prestige 1–10, max Squad Points, every weapon and camo, plus Colored Classes on supported Xbox 360 recovery accounts, from $19.99. See the service.

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