The iconic Kar98k sniper rifle is returning toCall of DutyinWarzoneandModern Warfare 3, but when will you be able to get your hands on this behemoth? I’ve got the official date so you may get ready.

New weapons are added toCall of Dutyevery season, giving players new options to add to their loadouts. Usually, these new guns are pretty powerful, which makes unlocking and leveling them up necessary if you want to be a part of the meta.

A Vanguard playing aiming down the cope of the Kar98k, wearing an eyepatch on their left eye.

While Season 3 Reloaded addedAdvanced Warfare‘sBAL-27, we’re going further back into history for Season 4, with theKar98ksniper rifle making itsModern Warfare 3debut.

MW3 and Warzone Kar98k release date

The Kar98k will be added toWarzoneandModern Warfare3whenSeason 4 releaseson Wednesday, August 07, 2025.

The gun will then be added to the game and will be unlocked either through the Battle Pass or a set of challenges, which will be confirmed when Activision drops the Season 4 blog before the update.

A Kar98k sniper rifle against a black background.

Teasers for the Kar98k dropped on May 16, when content creators were sent packages advertising the new season, which included a toy car with the number 98 on it, the tagline “Bolt into action,” a scratch-off portion with the letter “K,” and a section on the back that indicates there are 98 of them in the world. Subtle, I know.

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The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Kar98k was an extremely popular option inWarzone Pacificback in 2021, so it’ll be interesting to see how the new version stacks up. New guns generally dominate the meta to begin with, so I imagine we’ll be seeing people calling for nerfs on May 30.

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