Call of Duty: World at War (2008)

World at War DP-28

Machine GunsUnlocked at Level 13No weapon camos
Machine GunsDP-28 — Call of Duty: World at War (2008) weapon render

How do you unlock the DP-28?

The DP-28 unlocks at Level 13 in Call of Duty: World at War (2008). Its distinctive 47-round pan magazine gives the DP-28 more sustained fire than the early Type 99 and BAR. It is built for holding medium-range approaches and objectives, with heavier movement and reload commitments than a rifle or SMG. World at War multiplayer has no selectable weapon camos; Expert headshot challenges award XP only.

UnlockLevel 13
Weapon camosNot in this game

Reviewed July 26, 2026. Weapon ranks and Marksman requirements were checked against original World at War multiplayer rank and challenge tables plus contemporaneous platform guides; historical models were cross-checked against museum and firearm-reference records. Loadout advice is editorial. Multiplayer only — not Campaign, Zombies, Call of Duty: WWII (2017), or later games.

Sources: Official World at War manual · Prima official game guide sample · Contemporaneous multiplayer guide · World at War challenge reference · Weapon camouflage reference

How does the DP-28 play in World at War?

RoleHigh-capacity medium-range support gun
Real-world basisSoviet Degtyaryov DP-28 light machine gun
StrengthsLarge magazine supports several targets before reloading; Steady automatic damage works well on objective approaches
TradeoffsSlower movement and handling than rifles or SMGs; Only one attachment path
AttachmentsBipod — 25 kills; Deploy the Bipod only on a lane with cover and an exit; it does not replace positioning
Challenge noteExpert I-III use 25, 75 and 150 headshots for 100, 500 and 1,000 XP. They unlock no weapon camo.
Use tipUse the pan magazine to control a route, then relocate before a long reload leaves the position exposed.
Compared withIt carries more ammunition than the BAR and Type 99 but fires less aggressively than the MG42.

No multiplayer weapon camos — Expert headshot challenges award XP, not skins. See the camo, perk and Pack-a-Punch distinctions.

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DP-28 — common questions

What level does the DP-28 unlock at in World at War?

The DP-28 unlocks at Level 13 in Call of Duty: World at War (2008) multiplayer. The level cap is 65, and prestige is up to 10 on all main multiplayer platforms.

Does the DP-28 take camos?

No — the DP-28 cannot equip weapon camouflage in Call of Duty: World at War (2008). Its Marksman kill challenges unlock attachments, while Expert headshot challenges award XP only.

Can you unlock the DP-28 for me?

Yes — our World at War Unlock All service covers prestige 1-10, max level 65, every weapon, attachment, perk and challenge unlocked, plus colored classes (Xbox 360), from $9.99. See the service.

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