How to Unlock the M16 in MW2

Learn how to unlock the M16 assault rifle in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II by leveling up the M4 and 556 Icarus. Follow these steps to get your hands on this powerful weapon.

Alright, so you're looking to get your hands on the M16 in Modern Warfare II? It's a bit of a grind, but totally doable. It uses that new weapon platform system, meaning you gotta work your way up through other guns to get it. Think of it like unlocking attachments for the M16 as you level up the guns you need to use first – pretty neat, right?

Here's the breakdown:

1. First up, you need to get the M4 assault rifle all the way to level 18. Don't worry, you can use any of your default classes or even set up a custom one to rack up that XP.
2. Once the M4 hits level 18, you'll unlock the 556 Icarus. Now, you gotta switch gears and focus on leveling this beast. Get the 556 Icarus up to level 19.

After you've put in the work and hit those specific levels, the M16 will be yours! It might seem like a pain now, but the upside is you'll have a bunch of attachments unlocked for the M16 family already, thanks to all the grinding. So, happy leveling!