A staple of “Operator” culture, the M4 platform represents a uniquely American militaria aesthetic that has defined the visual style of Call of Duty: Warzone 2 and the Modern Warfare rem
A staple of “Operator” culture, the M4 platform represents a uniquely American militaria aesthetic that has defined the visual style of Call of Duty: Warzone 2 and the Modern Warfare remakes. A shortened assault rifle that dispenses equal doses of liberalism and 5.56 NATO, the M4 shines as a jack-of-all-trades frame that benefits from both maximalist and minimalist approaches.
While it’s never been a favorite weapon of mine in any game’s arsenal (that honor belongs to the people’s weapon, the AK-47), Modern Warfare 2’s Gunsmith has made its royalty-free take on the Global North’s workhorse almost as versatile as its real-world counterpart. If you scored Modern Warfare 2’s Vault Edition, you’ve already got access to variant M4 frames and a bevy of attachments.
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This loadout guide will cover some of the best approaches to kitting out your M4 for long-range skirmishes in Warzone 2 to the close-quarters mayhem of 6v6 multiplayer. Here’s how I’ve gotten the most out of it.
The best M4 loadouts for Warzone 2 and Modern WarfareM4: The stealthy flanker
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Muzzle: Echoline GS-X
Barrel: 11.5” T-H4 Barrel
Optic: N/A
Stock: Demo D50 Buffer Barrel
Ammo Type: Overpressured 5.56
Lethal: Drill Charge
Tactical: Flashbang
Rear Grip: Phantom Grip
Perk package: Specter (Warzone)
Want to run the FSS Hurricane but hate the long reload time? This super lightweight loadout emphasizes flexibility at close range with a stripped-down M4 emphasizing stealth and aim-down-sights speed at the cost of recoil and handling. The Overpressured ammunition makes this thing kick like a horse—the recoil here is so intense that a headshot is all but guaranteed when letting off a short burst aimed at center mass. It won’t do much at range in Warzone 2 or Ground War, but it’s a worthy backup for when the circle shrinks. The silencer and stealth perks help with flanking, clearing buildings, and discretely tagging vehicles with drill charges.
