Never fear because on this page we’ll cover every step you need to follow in order to unlock the M16 in Modern Warfare 2.
How to unlock the M16 in Modern Warfare 2
The M16 is part of the M4 weapon unlock tree in MW2. You’ll have access to the M4 from the very start of the game, and whenever you use it you’ll gain proficiency with that particular weapon and level up with it over time. Levelling up will unlock more and better guns from that weapon tree over time. Here’s how to unlock the M16: Note that while the M4 and M16 are both assault rifles, the 556 Icarus is classed as an LMG. This doesn’t technically require any extra input from you, but it does mean you’ll have to (somewhat counterintuitively) switch weapon types for a while if you want to work through the M4 weapon platform to unlock the M16. Alternatively, if you own the Modern Warfare 2 Vault Edition, you’ll have access to the M16 from the very beginning. This is because the Vault Edition includes the entire M4 weapon tree unlocked by default. Now that you know how to unlock the M16 in Modern Warfare 2, you might like to check out our guide to unlocking the FSS Hurricane for more information on working through the M4 weapon platform. For more advice on putting together your ideal loadout, take a look at our pages detailing the best MW2 perks, best MW2 killstreaks, and best MW2 guns. Activision Blizzard are currently the subject of a number of legal actions, labour disputes and allegations of workplace harassment. Rock Paper Shotgun will continue to write about these issues, as well as covering Activision Blizzard games as part of our commitment to cover subjects of interest to our readers. The latest news can always be found under our Activision Blizzard tag.
