As a teaser for Season 2 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, the game hinted at a weapon behind the Classified inscription. Upon closer inspection, one can also recognize which weapon it is: the M26 MASS, a shotgun.
What was shown? At the start of Season 2, Infinity Ward released a roadmap. It shows content such as new operators, multiplayer maps, “Ground War” maps, and new weapons. Some of the content will be available right at the start of Season 2 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
Others will follow later in the season. One of these is a weapon. It is announced as a “new weapon” and is hidden behind a “classified” inscription on the roadmap graphic.
The M26 MASS – New Shotgun in CoD Modern Warfare
Upon closer inspection: When zooming in on the image, our colleagues from GameStar noticed a strong resemblance to the M26 (MASS) shotgun. MASS stands for Modular Accessory Shotgun System. It is an under-barrel shotgun that can be attached beneath the handguard of a rifle.
The idea behind such an attachment is to have a weapon ready quickly in close quarters combat that possesses high firepower.
However, the MASS can not only be mounted on the under-barrel of a rifle in the real world, but also, in a certain configuration, used as a standalone weapon. This requires mounting a pistol grip and a stock. (via Wikipedia)
The weapon will likely be available as a base model that you can then expand further with attachments. It is also possible that two different models may come into play that can then be configured in different ways.
How do you unlock the M26? Exact details are still missing. It is conceivable that Infinity Ward will stay true to its motto and hide the M26 MASS behind an in-game challenge as a reward.
This was also the case with the unlocking of the crossbow in Season 1 of CoD MW. A challenge had to be completed for this.
What do the players say about it?
Positive memories: On Reddit , a player explains that the hidden weapon is the M26 MASS shotgun. Players respond:
- “The weapon was extremely strong in Rainbow 6: Vegas 2”
- “It was also overpowered in Battlefield 3”
Also on Twitter, it is believed that the weapon must be the M26.
What other weapons are coming? Per season, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare apparently releases three new weapons. Right at the start of the season, the Grau 5.56 and the Striker 45 are available for you.
CoD MW: Unlock new weapons Grau 5.56 and Striker 45 – Here’s how
In Season 1, CoD MW released the Holger-26 and the RAM-7 as new weapons alongside the crossbow.
By the way, it looks like a Battle Royale is still on the way: CoD Modern Warfare: Battle Royale almost confirmed – Here’s why
What else awaits you in the new section of the multiplayer, you can find out here:
