Oni is a playable Operator in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 who is undoubtedly one of the more iconic characters that combatants can use on the battlefield. With a name referring to a demon spirit from Japanese folklore, Oni is a samurai-esque unit with a blue suit covered with tactical armor. The central features that most fans will appreciate are likely the two katana-style weapons attached to his back and his metallic Hannya mask with a feral grin. While these characteristics are only cosmetic, they add a sense of combative assertion that other playable Operators might lack in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
Unlocking the Oni Operator in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
To unlock Oni in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, players must own a preordered copy of the game on PlayStation, as the Operator and his signature Weapon Blueprint was a promotional package by Sony. PlayStation users who did not preorder the game will be met with the “Pre-Order Bonus” locked tag when viewing Oni in the Operator selection screen.
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Unlike Calisto or Price in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the Oni Operator is exclusive to those who participated in the preorder event that lasted until the game’s official release. In other words, there is currently no way to unlock or purchase Oni now that the preorder window has concluded. Furthermore, this deal was only available to users on PlayStation, as those who preordered the game via Xbox or PC still are unable to acquire Oni.
Of course, it is possible for Oni to be offered as a purchasable Operator someday in the future, but there has yet to be an official confirmation as to when that will happen. Sony’s exclusive deals tend to last several years, but usually, these exclusivities relate to an entire game and not a cosmetic. Accordingly, it would be best that Xbox and PC fans focus on acquiring other Operators, as there is a wide variety of engaging characters to choose from. Still, bear in mind that there are some Operators that are locked behind microtransactions, such as a specific edition of the game.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.