Call of Duty: World at War (2008)

World at War STG-44

RiflesUnlocked at Level 37No weapon camos
RiflesSTG-44 — Call of Duty: World at War (2008) weapon render

How do you unlock the STG-44?

The STG-44 unlocks at Level 37 in Call of Duty: World at War (2008). It is the only fully automatic member of the Rifle class. A 30-round magazine, controllable recoil and steady fire make it a flexible bridge between semi-automatic rifles and submachine guns, especially on mixed indoor and outdoor routes. World at War multiplayer has no selectable weapon camos; Expert headshot challenges award XP only.

UnlockLevel 37
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 STG-44 play in World at War?

RoleFull-auto medium-range rifle
Real-world basisGerman Sturmgewehr 44 assault rifle
StrengthsFull-auto fire is more forgiving than the other Rifles; Controllable recoil suits medium-range bursts
TradeoffsUnlocks well into the 65-level progression; SMGs remain faster and more comfortable in tight rooms
AttachmentsFlash Hider — 25 kills; Aperture Sight — 75 kills; Telescopic Sight — 100 kills; Aperture Sight is the balanced choice; use short bursts when the Telescopic Sight magnifies movement
Challenge noteExpert I-III use 25, 75 and 150 headshots for 100, 500 and 1,000 XP. They unlock no weapon camo.
Use tipTreat it as a controlled automatic rifle, not a point-blank SMG. Short bursts preserve its accuracy across lanes.
Compared withIt gives up some close-range speed to the MP40 and Type 100 but is easier to carry across mixed ranges.

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

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STG-44 — common questions

What level does the STG-44 unlock at in World at War?

The STG-44 unlocks at Level 37 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 STG-44 take camos?

No — the STG-44 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 STG-44 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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