Modern Warfare 4

Modern Warfare 4 Ripplewave Camo

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

How do you unlock Ripplewave in Modern Warfare 4?

To unlock Ripplewave in Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer, level the Signal .50 to Weapon Level 52, then get 20 Quickscope Kills against Players. Ripplewave is the second of three Special camos on the Signal .50, so the challenge only counts on that weapon.

Signal .50 Special camos
  1. Special 1Anaconda
  2. Special 2Ripplewave
  3. Special 3Sunburn

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 Ripplewave requirements by weapon?

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

  • Signal .50 — Weapon Level 52. Get 20 Quickscope Kills against Players. In DMZ: .

Which MW4 weapons have Ripplewave?

Ripplewave is a Special camo on the Signal .50, in the Sniper Rifle class. Each weapon has its own three Special camos, so this challenge only counts on the Signal .50. Once you complete it, Ripplewave joins the shared camo pool and works on every weapon.

When does the Ripplewave challenge become available?

When the Signal .50 reaches Weapon Level 52. Ripplewave is the second of its three Special camos.

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

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Ripplewave — common questions

Is Ripplewave 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 Ripplewave?

Reach Signal .50 Weapon Level 52 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.