How to unlock MX Guardian shotgun in MW2 and Warzone

Lock and load, operators. Modern Warfare 2 (MW2) and Warzone season four reloaded is finally here, and with it comes a new weapon, the MX Guardian shotgun, which will totally knock the socks off any enemies foolish enough to stand in your way.

Previously hidden on a redacted sector on the battle pass map, the MX Guardian was the newest tool of war added to the ever-growing arsenal for multiplayer, battle royale, and DMZ mode on July 12. It is a fully-automatic, 12-gauge shotgun that can we can all unlock through a new battle pass challenge system that makes this special sector’s rewards accessible only through completing specific challenges.

Here is my guide on how to unlock the MX Guardian shotgun in Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone.

How do I unlock the MX Guardian shotgun in MW2 and Warzone?

To unlock the MX Guardian shotgun, you must complete all four of the previous challenges in the once-redacted sector of the season four battle pass. Unlike other sectors that are unlocked with tokens, each reward is locked behind a specific challenge that must be completed in multiplayer and battle royale game modes.

Related: MW2, Warzone, and DMZ season 4 reloaded patch notes are here

After finishing these four challenges, you will automatically unlock the shotgun for your loadouts across all game types. Here are all of the shotgun-based challenges that you’ll need to finish—and the rewards that come with them—before gaining this powerful weapon for yourself:

• Dependable emblem: Get 10 ADS Operator Kills with Shotguns
• Gunfire calling card: Get 10 Hipfire Operator Kills with Shotguns
• Fanning Hutch loading screen: Get 10 Headshot Operator Kills with Shotguns
• One hour double weapon XP token: Get 10 One Shot Operator Kills with Shotguns
• MX Guardian: Earn All Sector Rewards

Do I need to buy the MW2 battle pass to unlock the MX Guardian?

For any players who haven’t bought the battle pass but want the new gun, I have good news. Like every other new weapon that has been released, the MX Guardian—and all four other rewards—can be gained for free by progressing through the battle pass. You just have to complete any adjacent sectors to activate this redacted sector, and afterward, they can start these quests.