Modern Warfare 4

Modern Warfare 4 Backcountry Camo

All modes · SpecialLaunches October 23, 2026
Backcountry camo pattern reference for Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer
All modes · Special 2

How do you unlock Backcountry in Modern Warfare 4?

To unlock Backcountry in Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer, level the Astaroth .57 to Weapon Level 37, then get 20 Mounted Kills against Players. Backcountry is the second of three Special camos on the Astaroth .57, so the challenge only counts on that weapon.

Astaroth .57 Special camos
  1. Special 1Dry Brush
  2. Special 2Backcountry
  3. Special 3Dread Plague

Updated October 19, 2026 · Launch · In-game weapon menus, confirmed by Call of Duty on October 19, 2026 · Sources: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Progression and Prestige (October 19, 2026), Call of Duty: NEXT — official progression context

What are the Backcountry requirements by weapon?

Each weapon keeps its own progress, shared by Multiplayer and DMZ.

  • Astaroth .57 — Weapon Level 37. Get 20 Mounted Kills against Players. In DMZ: .

Which MW4 weapons have Backcountry?

Backcountry is a Special camo on the Astaroth .57, in the Sniper Rifle class. Each weapon has its own three Special camos, so this challenge only counts on the Astaroth .57. Once you complete it, Backcountry joins the shared camo pool and works on every weapon.

When does the Backcountry challenge become available?

When the Astaroth .57 reaches Weapon Level 37. Backcountry is the second of its three Special camos.

Ad-Free Camo Tracker — tick off Backcountry per weapon and sign in to save your progress.

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Backcountry — common questions

Is Backcountry still obtainable?

Available when Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23, 2026. The unlock rules come from Call of Duty's October 19, 2026 progression post and the per-weapon values from pre-release footage; we confirm them in game at launch.

What's the fastest way to unlock Backcountry?

Reach Astaroth .57 Weapon Level 37 before attempting this challenge. Mount the weapon before the kill. An aimed-down-sights kill without mounting does not meet a mounted-kill objective. It counts in Multiplayer or DMZ. DMZ needs more kills, because non-player enemies count there.