Modern Warfare 2: How To Unlock Polyatomic Camo

Learn all you need to know about unlocking the Polyatomic Camo in COD MW2

Grinding your weapon to unlock the Mastery Camos is one of the most entertaining and gratifying aspects of any Call of Duty game. The Camos look fantastic and let other players know that you are an expert with that weapon. In Modern Warfare 2, the Camo Unlock mechanism has undergone changes. We will tell you the steps you have to take to unlock the Polyatomic Camo In Modern Warfare 2

Key Takeaways
  • Polyatomic Camo is a Weapon Mastery Camo Skin and can be obtained by completing its challenges.
  • It is comparatively harder to unlock the Polyatomic Camo than the Gold and Platinum Camo.
  • After unlocking the Polyatomic challenge, the challenge itself is easy.
  • You have to get 300 kills with the Polyatomic Camo in order to get the mastery emblem and calling card.
  • It is worth it to go through the effort of unlocking the Polyatomic Camo, as it shows your mastery of weapons.

How To Unlock The Polyatomic Camo 

How To Unlock The Polyatomic Camo In Modern Warfare 2
COD MW2: The Polyatomic Camo – [Image credit: eXputer]
Modern Warfare 2’s Camo Challenges have undergone changes and are now rather simple to complete. The majority of the challenges may be solved by leveling up your weapons and playing different game modes. To Unlock the Polyatomic Camo in Modern Warfare 2 you have to first unlock the Platinum and Gold Camo which is why reaching it will be hard. Everything you have to do to unlock the Camo quickly will be explained to you. 

Camo Challenges 

The Base Camos In Call Of Duty
COD MW2: The Base Camos – [Image credit: eXputer]
When compared to the previous Camo challenges, this time, the Camo challenges differ. There are only 4 base Camos you have to unlock in order to get all the base skins. Each Camo has a different challenge that is required to be completed. In the previous version of Modern Warfare, you were able to unlock the Gold Camo after completing the base challenges. It is really different now in Modern Warfare 2. 

Gold Camo

Call Of Duty Gold Camo Unlocked
COD MW2: The Gold Camo – [Image credit: eXputer]
Now the Gold Camo challenge is unlocked by completing 4 base camos. The challenge differs from gun to gun, but it is basically getting a certain amount of kills without dying a certain amount of times. It is quite easy and can be done in just a few matches. 

Platinum Camo

Call Of Duty Platinum camo Unlocked
COD MW2: The Platinum Camo – [Image credit: eXputer]
The Platinum Camo is much harder to unlock than the Gold Camo. You have to unlock all the Gold Camos of a weapon class to be able to unlock the Platinum challenge. For example, if you want to unlock the M16 you would have to play with all assault rifles and get Gold Camos for each of them. Once you’ve done that, you have to hit a certain amount of longshot kills to unlock the Camo.

Polyatomic Camo

Call Of Duty Polyatomic Camo Unlocked
COD MW2: The Polyatomic Camo – [Image credit: eXputer]
Now finally, to unlock the Polyatomic Camo in Modern Warfare 2, you have to unlock the Platinum Camo for each gun in the game. There are 51 guns in the game, so you would have to grind all classes to unlock the Polyatomic Camo challenge in Modern Warfare 2. 

Once you have done that, the actual Polyatomic challenge is relatively easy because you have to get a certain amount of headshot kills. Like if you want to unlock the Polyatomic Camo for M4 you have to get about 24 headshot kills to unlock the Polyatomic Camo in Modern Warfare 2. Although it might seem difficult, there are a ton of ways you can unlock the Camo. 

Leveling Up Weapons 

The base and mastery Camos can be unlocked while you are just grinding your weapon to Max Level. It is because you usually end up getting those unique kills like longshot or headshot kills while just playing. Mainly those end up being the challenges of the Camos and unlock them easily. It is really important to keep switching weapons and upgrading each to max level. 

Polyatomic Mastery Challenge

The Weapon Mastery Challenge In Call Of Duty
COD MW2: The Weapon Mastery Challenges – [Image credit: eXputer]
A new set of Modern Warfare 2 weapon mastery tasks will become available after you achieve the mastery weapon camo. The unique player emblems and calling cards are unlocked by completing the mastery camo challenges. 

Since you have completed the Polyatomic challenges, compared to that, these are not that difficult. All you have to do is get 300 kills while you have the Polyatomic Camo equipped. Doing So will get you the special polyatomic emblem and calling card. 

Final Words 

Even after all the efforts, you have to go through to unlock the Polyatomic Camo in Modern Warfare 2, it is worth it. If you are looking for ways to unlock your weapons faster, make sure to check out our guide, How To Level Up Weapons Fast

Here are our top selections for the Best MW2 MX9 Loadout & Class Setup if you’re interested in learning more about the Best Guns and Loadouts in the game right now. Check out the Lachmann-762’s loadouts in our BEST Lachmann-762 Loadouts guide if you’re unsure which gun to use next.

Was this article helpful?

Thanks! Do share your feedback with us. ⚡

How could we improve this post? Please Help us. ✍

Get up-to-speed gaming updates delivered right to your inbox.

We don’t spam! Read more in our privacy policy.


Moiz Banoori is the brains behind eXputer. Having worked at various Video Game sites, with 8 years of Content Writing Experience and a Journalism Degree at hand, he presently monitors teams, creates strategies, and publishes qualified pieces through his aptitude at eXputer. Feel free to get in touch with him through his gaming profile on Steam and PSN.

Experience: 8+ Years || Manages Teams, Creates Strategies, and Publishes Guides on eXputer || Education: Bachelors in Journalism.

Related Articles