Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011)

MW3 (2011) P90

Submachine GunsUnlocked at Level 38Takes camo
Submachine GunsP90 — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011) weapon render

How do you unlock the P90?

The P90 unlocks at Level 38 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011). It unlocks at Level 38 with a 50-round automatic magazine. Its capacity supports several short engagements before reloading, but extra ammunition does not make uncontrolled spray accurate. Its camo track finishes at Gold (Reach Weapon Level 31 with this smg).

UnlockLevel 38
Takes camoYes
Weapon level cap31
Gold camoWeapon Level 31 on this weapon
Attachment track8 weapon-level unlocks

Reviewed July 27, 2026. Primary mechanics were checked against extracted stock MW3 menu, progression and weapon-definition data, with official Activision, Xbox and platform material used for identity and progression context. Manufacturer and military sources support cautious real-world identifications. Gameplay advice is editorial. Scope: original 2011 competitive multiplayer under the final ruleset, not Modern Warfare III (2023), Campaign, Special Ops, Survival or mods.

Sources: Activision — Modern Warfare 3 (2011) · Official Activision PlayStation 3 manual · Official Modern Warfare 3 PC manual · Xbox Wire — MW3 weapon progression system · AlterWare — extracted stock MW3 menus and progression data · AlterWare — extracted MW3 statstable.csv · Extracted stock MW3 weapon definitions · Contemporaneous MW3 multiplayer guide · Call of Duty Wiki — Winter Camouflage history · Call of Duty Wiki — Marine Camouflage history · Call of Duty Wiki — Choco Camouflage history · Accuracy International — company history · Barrett — M107A1 operator manual · KelTec — KSG operator manual · FN — Five-seveN product history · B&T — MP9 operator manual · U.S. Army — XM25 system overview · U.S. Army — M320 GLM portfolio

How does the P90 play in MW3 (2011)?

RoleHigh-capacity mobile SMG
Real-world basisFN P90 personal-defense weapon chambered in 5.7x28mm
StrengthsFifty rounds are the largest base SMG magazine; Capacity supports multi-target objective routes without Extended Mags
TradeoffsIts automatic pattern is less precise than the MP7 at range; A large magazine can encourage wasteful trigger holds
Attachment trackRed Dot Sight, Suppressor, Rapid Fire, ACOG Scope, Holographic Sight, Hybrid Sight, Extended Mags, Thermal Scope
Weapon proficienciesKick (Weapon Level 4), Range (Weapon Level 9), Attachments (Weapon Level 12), Focus (Weapon Level 15), Melee (Weapon Level 21), Stability (Weapon Level 28)
Attachments and Weapon ProficienciesSuppressor makes good use of the large magazine on flank routes; A clear optic can simplify its sight picture
Proficiency notesRange at Weapon Level 9 extends the useful window; Focus at 15 helps during sustained objective fights
Challenge noteReach Weapon Level 31 with the P90 to unlock Gold. MW3 (2011) does not use a headshot requirement for this camo.
Progression tipUse the 50-round reserve for multi-kill and attachment challenges, but separate each target with a fresh burst.
Camo tipEngage several targets with distinct short strings before reloading.
Compared withThe MP7 carries ten fewer rounds but offers a tighter automatic pattern.

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P90 — common questions

What level does the P90 unlock at in MW3 (2011)?

The P90 unlocks at Level 38 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011) multiplayer. The level cap is 80, and prestige is up to 20 in the final multiplayer ruleset; 10 at launch.

How do you unlock camos on the P90?

Camo progress is per-weapon. Every camo-eligible weapon earns Classic (Weapon Level 3), Snow (Weapon Level 5–6 by class), Multicam (Weapon Level 6–8 by class), Digital Urban (Weapon Level 8–11 by class), Hex (Weapon Level 10–16 by class), Choco (Weapon Level 13–20 by class), Snake (Weapon Level 18–23 by class), Blue (Weapon Level 21–25 by class), Red (Weapon Level 26–27 by class), Autumn (Weapon Level 29–30 by class), Gold (Weapon Level 31) in order as that weapon levels up. Weapon levels are tracked per weapon, so each camo must be unlocked separately on each gun. On the P90 the final tier is Gold — Reach Weapon Level 31 with this smg.

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