Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
cod modern warfare, field upgrades

Modern Warfare: How to Change Field Upgrades

This article is over 5 years old and may contain outdated information

CoD Modern Warfare is set to change how the series handles singleplayer and multiplayer. With the introduction of a lot of new features comes just as many questions, though. Here is everything you need to know about how to change field upgrades in Modern Warfare.

Recommended Videos

Field upgrades are a brand new system in-game that players can use for benefits in multiplayer.

Whichever one is equipped will serve as your character’s skill. This can range from a Recon Drone that you can fly around to tag enemies to Deployable Cover you can hide behind.

How to Change Field Upgrades in CoD Modern Warfare

Everyone starts out CoD Modern Warfare with the same field upgrade: a Munitions Box.

Obviously, you can’t swap out items before unlocking more, so you’re going to need to level up to unlock other upgrades.

After you are able to unlock other upgrades, go to the weapons tab in multiplayer. Here, select field upgrades and press X to equip the one you want out of your available listing.

Once in game, press L1 and R1 at the same time to use the skill.

Keep in mind that different upgrades require varying inputs to be placed. For example, pressing square after L1 and R1 is required to use the Munition Box.

To summarize, change field upgrades in CoD Modern Warfare by doing the following:

  1. Go to the weapons tab in multiplayer.

  2. Select field upgrades and press x to equip the ones you have available.

    Unlock more upgrades as you level up.

  3. Press L1 and R1 at the same time to use in match.

    Some can be thrown in front, others are intractable – like pressing square to use munition box. Each have different recharge rates.

Now that you know how to use the field upgrades, you’re a step ahead of the competition.

For other helpful tips, tricks, and guides, be sure to check out our ever-expanding guide wiki. Here are a few to get you started.


Twinfinite is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author
Image of Andrew McMahon
Andrew McMahon
Andrew was Twinfinite's Features Editor from 2020 through until March 2023 and wrote for the site from 2018. He has wandered around with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications sitting in his back pocket for a while now, all the while wondering what he is going to do for a career. Luckily, video games have always been there, especially as his writing career progresses.