‘Faction Showdown’ Now Live in Call of Duty: Here’s Everything To Know About Modern Warfare II’s Season 5 Event and All the Unlockable Rewards

It’s time to choose a side.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare II has been receiving a lot of content lately. Since the beginning of 2023, it has witnessed some amazing updates, bringing in tons of refreshing features, modes, and maps. In short, makers have left no stone unturned in keeping the fans engaged and entertained.

Continuing their efforts of making most of the players hooked to MWII, the devs recently released a brand new update in Season 5. Similar to the previous seasons, it has revealed numerous perks like weapons, maps, and modes. However, the update has also unveiled a special, limited-time event called Faction Showdown. It has already gone live in the game following the debut of the latest season.

What is Faction Showdown in Call of Duty Modern Warfare II?

From August 4 to August 16, CoD players can take part in the ongoing Faction Showdown event in Modern Warfare II as well as Warzone. The objective is simple: pick a side out of Task Force 141 and Shadow Company and fight for it. Players will have to amass as many kills as possible. Eventually, the faction with the highest number of kills, contributed by the players themselves, will win.

What makes this event interesting is the fact that players have the option to keep switching between Task Force 141 and Shadow Company. Additionally, the faction with the most number of kills will also receive a bonus reward. When it comes to rewards, Call of Duty players have a lot to get excited about.

Weapon blueprints and Operator skins are definitely reasons enough for players to put in their time. Let’s have a look at all the rewards in detail.

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Faction Showdown rewards revealed in Season 5

Below is the list of all the attractive prizes players can win upon winning from the side that they fight for. From weapon skins to loading screens, there are multiple items to look forward to. Obviously, there are different challenges included that players will need to finish in order to obtain these rewards.

Task Force 141 rewards

• Emblem – 50 Operator Kills
• Loading Screen – 10 Longshot Kills with Battle Rifles
• Vehicle Skin – 40 ADS Kills with Assault Rifles
• Charm – 3 Kills with Melee Weapons
• Executive 1 Finishing Move – Battle Pass Tier Skip

Shadow Company rewards

• Loading Screen – 50 Operator Kills
• Large Decal – 15 Longshot Kills with Snipers (While Focused)
• Vehicle Skin – 15 Operator Kills from Behind with SMGs
• Charm – 10 Operator Kills with Launchers
• Battle Pass Tier Skip – 5 Operator Kills with Lethal Equipment

Activision’s Call of Duty Modern Warfare II is now available with Season 5 content. Players can own it on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X\S, Xbox One, and PC. Which side are you fighting for in the Faction Showdown Event? Let us know in the comments.

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