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Learn how to get the Victus XMR sniper rifle in Warzone 2

A squad looks out from the bay of their aircraft in Warzone 2.0.

Want to learn how to unlock the Victus XMR in Warzone 2?The Victus XMR is asniper riflereleased simultaneously inWarzone 2andCall Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2as part of the games' Season 1 update. It’s not the easiest weapon to master, but in the right hands it can be one of the deadliest guns in the game.

Not everyone wants to play COD as a sniper, but if you do, you’ll no doubt want to add the Victus XMR to your loadout options. But with Warzone 2’s overhaul of the series' battle pass system, it might not be entirely clear what the quickest path is to unlocking this weapon. Read on below for instructions on how to work through the Season 1 battle pass to unlock the Victus XMR.

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How to unlock the Victus XMR in Warzone 2

You unlock the Victus XMR via the Season 1 battle pass (free or premium) that spans both Warzone 2 and MW2. However, instead of linearly working through tiers, this new redesigned battle pass will give you the choice of 20 different sections containing five items apiece, allowing you to work towards items you particularly want as soon as possible.

To unlock the Victus XMR in Warzone 2 Season 1, you’ll need to do the following:

The player in Modern Warfare 2 inspects their weapon, the Victus XMR Sniper Rifle.

Once you’ve unlocked the Victus XMR, be sure to check out our guide to thebest Victus XMR loadoutin Warzone 2.

That’s all you need to know about unlocking the Victus XMR, but there’s plenty more to get to grips with in Warzone 2. See our list of thebest guns in Warzone 2for a thorough look at the current meta, and take a look at ourbest Warzone 2 loadoutsguide to help get you fully prepared for the season ahead.

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