The Altered Strain event has arrived in Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone as part of Season 4 Reloaded. This guide breaks down everything players need to know about the event, including when it starts, how to join, and what prizes are up for grabs.
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MW3 & Warzone Altered Strain Event Start Date
The Altered Strain event kicks off on June 26, 2024, and runs until July 24, 2024. That gives players a full four weeks to complete all the challenges and earn the rewards.
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Altered Strain Event Rewards
To get the Altered Strain event rewards, players need to collect "altered DNA samples" from fallen enemies and Loot Caches. This is similar to how the Critical Countdown event worked previously.
Here's a breakdown of all the rewards available in the Altered Strain event:
Mastery Challenge 1 Rewards
| Reward | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Double XP Token | Collect 390 Ade-OGT (blue) DNA samples |
| Double Weapon XP Token | Collect 780 Ade-OGT (blue) DNA samples |
| Double Battle Pass XP Token | Collect 1560 Ade-OGT (blue) DNA samples |
| Double Weapon XP Token | Collect 3125 Ade-OGT (blue) DNA samples |
| Double Weapon XP Token | Collect 5250 Ade-OGT (blue) DNA samples |
| Double Battle Pass XP Token | Collect 12500 Ade-OGT (blue) DNA samples |
Mastery Challenge 2 Rewards
| Reward | Requirement |
|---|---|
| First Strike Mutation Augmentation | Collect 780 Cyto-RCG (orange) DNA samples |
| Pet Strain Charm | Collect 1560 Cyto-RCG (orange) DNA samples |
| Class Pet Emblem | Collect 3125 Cyto-RCG (orange) DNA samples |
| Flop Shot Mutation Augmentation | Collect 6250 Cyto-RCG (orange) DNA samples |
| Double XP Token | Collect 12500 Cyto-RCG (orange) DNA samples |
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Mastery Challenge 3 Rewards
| Reward | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Repocket Mutation Augmentation | Collect 1200 TBA (green) DNA samples |
| You Tried! Calling Card | Collect 2340 TBA (green) DNA samples |
| Mutation Station Large Decal | Collect 4675 TBA (green) DNA samples |
| Attuned Mutation Augmentation | Collect 9350 TBA (green) DNA samples |
Mastery Challenge 4 Rewards
| Reward | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Galvanized Mutation Augmentation | Collect 1560 TBA (red) DNA samples |
| Battle Pass Tier Skip | Collect 3125 TBA (red) DNA samples |
| Dendritic Devastation Camo | Collect 6250 TBA (red) DNA samples |
*We'll update the TBA items when the official information is released.
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Final Reward
After completing all Mastery Challenges, players will unlock the Strand and Slaughter Weapon Blueprint for the SOA Subverter Battle Rifle.
It's worth noting that as of the event's launch only the first Mastery Challenge is fully available. The remaining challenges will likely unlock as the event progresses.
Summary
The Altered Strain event gives MW3 and Warzone players plenty to work towards over the next month. With four weeks to complete the challenges, most players should have enough time to earn all the rewards on offer. Good luck collecting those DNA samples!
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