COD: Modern Warfare 4's Xbox Preorder Bonus Is a Transparent Blast from the Past

Preorder Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Xbox to get a see-through OG green M4 blueprint celebrating Xbox's 25th anniversary—other platforms get the standard version.

Remember the good old days of the translucent green Xbox? If you're an Xbox fan, you're probably feeling a wave of nostalgia right now. Well, get ready to relive that vibe in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, because Activision just dropped a preorder bonus that's a total throwback—and it's something we've never seen in COD before.

Here's the deal: preordering MW4 on any platform gets you the Inner Circuit M4 weapon blueprint. But if you preorder on Xbox, you'll get a special OG green translucent version of the gun to celebrate Xbox's 25th anniversary. Yes, you read that right—you can actually see through your weapon, just like that iconic console from back in the day. It's a wild twist that brings a piece of gaming history right into your loadout.

Now, before you PlayStation or Switch 2 players get too excited, here's the catch: if you preorder on any other platform, you'll get the same Inner Circuit M4, but without the see-through Xbox flair. And even if you're on PlayStation or Switch 2, you won't see the translucent design in-game—it's strictly an Xbox exclusive visual treat. Only Xbox players get to enjoy that peek-a-boo effect.

But here's the silver lining: both versions of the gun are functionally identical. Same attachments, same stats, same performance. So if you're not on Xbox, you're not missing out on any gameplay advantages—just the cool factor and the nostalgic vibes.

And as if that wasn't enough, Microsoft is sweetening the pot for Xbox players by throwing in a $5 credit to put toward the game. That's a nice little bonus, right? It makes sense when you remember that Microsoft owns Activision and the Call of Duty franchise. But wait—didn't Microsoft promise regulators it wouldn't do exclusive stuff like this? Back in 2023, former Xbox CEO Phil Spencer said, "We have no goal of somehow trying to use Call of Duty to get you to buy an Xbox console." Well, this translucent gun might not be a console-pusher, but it's definitely a tasty incentive for Xbox loyalists.

Modern Warfare 4 is set to launch on October 23 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC. So, are you team Xbox and excited about this transparent throwback? Or are you on another platform and feeling a bit left out? Let us know in the comments!