Black Ops 7 Warzone: How to Unlock the AN-94

Season 4 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone expands the arsenal once again, and you can soon add a familiar name to your loadouts. The AN-94 assault rifle makes its return, bringing back a weapon many players recognize from earlier Black Ops titles.

You will not access it immediately at the start of the season, so you need to know when it becomes available and what steps unlock it. Understanding the timing and requirements helps you prepare your progression path and secure the rifle as soon as it goes live.

Getting Access to the AN-94 in Black Ops 7 and Warzone

You cannot unlock the AN-94 yet, and Activision has not confirmed an exact release date. The weapon is scheduled to arrive through a limited-time in-game event during Season 4.

Current timing points to the Season 4 Reloaded update in late June as the likely release window. The ongoing Illicit Cargo Camo event currently rewards the VX Compact assault rifle, which suggests the AN-94 will appear once that event cycle ends.

You should expect a new event to begin alongside Season 4 Reloaded. That event will likely feature the AN-94 as its primary reward.

At this stage, the specific unlock requirements remain unknown. You may need to complete challenges, earn event currency, or reach milestone tiers, but Activision has not shared final details.

In addition to the free event path, the AN-94 will also appear in a paid Store Bundle shortly after Reloaded launches. This bundle will include a weapon blueprint that grants immediate access to the base rifle.

If you prefer not to wait for event challenges, the bundle offers the fastest route. However, you must purchase it with COD Points once it becomes available.

Until Activision confirms the exact event format and pricing, you need to monitor the Season 4 Reloaded launch for final details.