Modern Warfare 4

Modern Warfare 4 Dread Plague Camo

All modes · SpecialLaunches October 23, 2026
Dread Plague camo pattern reference for Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer
All modes · Special 3

How do you unlock Dread Plague in Modern Warfare 4?

To unlock Dread Plague in Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer, level the Astaroth .57 to Weapon Level 54, then get 2 Player Kills within 5 Seconds 20 times. Dread Plague is the third 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 Dread Plague requirements by weapon?

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

  • Astaroth .57 — Weapon Level 54. Get 2 Player Kills within 5 Seconds 20 times. In DMZ: .

Which MW4 weapons have Dread Plague?

Dread Plague 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, Dread Plague joins the shared camo pool and works on every weapon.

When does the Dread Plague challenge become available?

When the Astaroth .57 reaches Weapon Level 54. Dread Plague is the third of its three Special camos.

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

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Dread Plague — common questions

Is Dread Plague 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 Dread Plague?

Reach Astaroth .57 Weapon Level 54 before attempting this challenge. Compare its counter before and after a match. It counts in Multiplayer or DMZ. DMZ needs more kills, because non-player enemies count there.