Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3is the latest entry in the long-running sub-series. Ahead of its upcoming July 02, 2025 release date, players have the chance to pre-purchase and guarantee the Nemesis Operator Pack. Here’s how to get this DLC cosmetics pack and what it contains.

How to get the Nemesis Operator Pack inModern Warfare 3

The only way to obtain theModern Warfare 3Nemesis Operator Pack is if you purchase the Vault Edition of the game. The standard version, including the Cross-Gen Bundle, doesn’t include this DLC pack. If you want the Nemesis Operator Pack, you’ll have to shell out the full $99.99 to get the Vault Edition. It doesn’t seem like it will be sold separately at this time.

The Nemesis Operator Pack comes with the following impressive items:

The four characters you get through this package are some of the fan favorites from past games: Captain Price, Ghost, Warden, and Makarov. These are some of the central heroes and villains featured in the upcoming single-player campaign.

You’ll also get an exclusive skin for each of these characters, including a blue and silver variant for the Task Force 141 members Price and Ghost. On the other hand, the Konni Group’s Warden and Makarov will receive their own red and black exclusive skins.

How to get the Nemesis Operator Pack in MW3

The Nemesis Operator Pack will go live on the first day the game is out. It’s possible but unconfirmed if you’ll be able to get this DLC after launch. For now, the only way to guarantee you get it is to pre-order the Vault Edition.

MW3Vault Edition explained

The Nemesis Operator Pack isn’t the only goodie you’ll get with theMW3Vault Edition. In addition to those cosmetics, you’ll also receive the following items:

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The first three are available to all versions of the game, including the standard edition. The other exclusive add-ons for the pricey Vault Edition are thetwo weapon vaultsand Season 1 Blackcell. These are a unique take on weapon blueprints, making them more freeform and universal.

Instead of forcing you to use certain attachments to enjoy a weapon blueprint’s skin, you’re able to use these weapon vault skins on any attachments for their weapons. There are Task Force 141 and Konni Group weapon vaults available.

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Finally, players will also get the Season 1 Blackcell when it drops in December. This includes the Battle Pass and the extra Blackcell sector with its additional rewards, including up to 1,100 extraCall of DutyPoints.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

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