How to get a Raid Key in Call of Duty MW2

Raids have finally arrived in Modern Warfare 2. The highly anticipated PvE game mode is here and players can’t wait to try it out. However, you can’t just jump straight into the action as beginning a raid requires a Raid Key. Here’s our guide on how to get a Raid Key in Call of Duty: MW2.

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How to get a Raid Key in MW2

Season 1 Reloaded has introduced Raids to Modern Warfare 2. Raids are epic large-scale PvE events that you can take on in a team of three. Each season will see a new Raid introduced with the first being Atomgrad Episode 1. To access a Raid, you need to first acquire a Raid Key.

There are three different methods to get a Raid Key in MW2. Arguably, the easiest method is to complete a specific Daily Challenge in either Multiplayer or Special Ops. This challenge will change every day, but is usually self-explanatory and easy enough to complete. Some examples of challenges you could get include Dead Silence Kills, LMG Kills, and Thermite Kills.

Beginning a raid requires a Raid Key and a three-man party. Screenshot by PC Invasion

The second easiest way to obtain a Raid Key is to extract $30,000 cash in a game of DMZ. You can quickly build up cash in DMZ by looting areas with a higher probability of having legendary loot crates or by completing contracts. You can do this by yourself, but it is easier with a full squad.

Players who only play Warzone 2 and generally avoid MW2 can still obtain a Raid Key. To get a Raid Key in Warzone 2, you need to finish within the top 20 of a Warzone 2 match. This can be done in any active playlist meaning that even time-limited game modes such as Mini Royale and Third Person Royale will count.