How to Get Heavy Metal & War Machine Camos in Warzone

The Heavy Metal and War Machine camos are new Warzone rewards earned through rare Special Delivery Drones. Heavy Metal is tied to Battle Royale, while War Machine is earned in Resurgence, so you need to choose the correct playlist before hunting for a drone.

Season 5 Reloaded is now live, and Raven Software has confirmed exactly how the Camo Case works. Here is how to find a Special Delivery Drone, secure its case, and unlock both camos.

How to Get Heavy Metal & War Machine Camos in Warzone

To unlock either camo, find a rare Special Delivery Drone, shoot it down, and collect the Camo Case it drops. You must then hold the case for a short period while other players can see your location and try to steal it.

Once the case is successfully secured, the associated Weapon Camo is permanently unlocked. You do not need to win the match or survive until the final circle.
The difficult part is finding and successfully defending the case. Special Delivery Drones are rare, and once you pick up the Camo Case, all players can see the carrier on the Tac Map.

If the carrier drops the case, another player can take it. This turns every Special Delivery Drone into a small PvP objective rather than a simple loot drop.

What Is the Special Delivery Drone?

The Special Delivery Drone is a rare Warzone drone added with Season 5 Reloaded. Unlike normal Supply Drones, it can provide a unique Camo Case connected to the Heavy Metal or War Machine Weapon Camo.

The basic process is:

• Enter an eligible Battle Royale or Resurgence playlist.
• Find a rare Special Delivery Drone.
• Shoot the drone down.
• Reach the drop and collect the Camo Case.
• Defend the player carrying the case.
• Hold the case until the securing period finishes.
• Permanently unlock the camo linked to your current mode.

Raven Software has not published fixed Special Delivery Drone spawn locations or an exact spawn rate. This means there is currently no guaranteed POI or route that will produce a drone every match.

How to Identify a Special Delivery Drone

Special Delivery Drones can be difficult to spot because Warzone already has several types of drones flying around the map. However, early live-game reports give us a better idea of what to look for.

Players who have successfully found the camo drone report that it:

• Has more health than a normal Supply Drone.
• Can display its own purple icon on the minimap, similar to the icon previously used for Redeploy Drones.
• Drops a Camo Case that can look similar to a Munitions Box or other deployable equipment crate.

These identification details come from live player testing rather than an official Raven breakdown, so the exact visuals or UI behavior may still be adjusted.

The safest approach is to keep checking both the sky and your minimap while moving around the map. If a drone appears different from the normal Supply Drones or takes significantly more damage to destroy, it is worth investigating.

How the Warzone Camo Case Works

The Camo Case is the most important part of the Special Delivery Drone mechanic. Shooting down the drone does not instantly unlock Heavy Metal or War Machine.

After collecting the case, you need to keep control of it for a short period. During this time, the player carrying it is marked on the Tac Map for the entire lobby.

That creates three important rules:

• The case carrier becomes a target for nearby enemy teams.
• If the case is dropped, any player can steal it.
• Once the securing period is completed, the associated camo is permanently unlocked.

Raven officially describes the requirement only as holding the case for a "short period." Early live testing suggests the timer is approximately two minutes, but Raven has not published an exact official duration.

For now, treat the two-minute figure as a useful estimate rather than a guaranteed fixed timer. Once you pick up the case, immediately move into a position where your squad can protect the carrier until the unlock completes.

How to Unlock the Heavy Metal Camo

The Heavy Metal camo is the Battle Royale reward from the Special Delivery Drone system. Activision lists it as available across Verdansk and Avalon in Battle Royale and Battle Royale Casual.

To unlock Heavy Metal:

1. Queue into an eligible Battle Royale or Battle Royale Casual match.
2. Search for a Special Delivery Drone.
3. Shoot the drone down before another squad reaches it.
4. Move to the drop and collect the Camo Case.
5. Protect the player carrying the case.
6. Keep possession until the case is successfully secured.
7. Heavy Metal permanently unlocks once the requirement is completed.

You do not need to win the Battle Royale match after securing the case. The main challenge is finding the rare drone and keeping the Camo Case away from enemy squads until the timer completes.

Best Mode for Farming Heavy Metal

Battle Royale Casual is worth trying first if your goal is only to unlock Heavy Metal. The lower-pressure environment can make it easier to focus on searching for drones and defending the case rather than playing every fight aggressively.

However, Raven has not confirmed that Special Delivery Drones spawn more often in Casual. If drone frequency appears better in standard Battle Royale, switching playlists may ultimately save more time.

How to Unlock the War Machine Camo

The War Machine camo uses the same Camo Case mechanic but is earned through Resurgence rather than Battle Royale.

To unlock War Machine:

1. Queue into Resurgence or Resurgence Casual.
2. Search for a rare Special Delivery Drone.
3. Destroy the drone.
4. Collect the Camo Case it drops.
5. Defend the case carrier while their location is exposed.
6. Keep possession until the securing period finishes.
7. War Machine permanently unlocks after the case is secured.

War Machine is also an animated Weapon Camo, making it the more visually distinctive of the two Special Delivery rewards.

Best Mode for Farming War Machine

Resurgence Casual is a good starting point when farming War Machine because it can give your squad more room to focus on finding the drone and protecting the case.

Resurgence also gives eliminated squad members more opportunities to return to the fight. That can be useful if another team attacks while you are trying to defend the Camo Case.

Are Heavy Metal & War Machine Guaranteed?

Yes, once you successfully secure the correct Camo Case.

Earlier information described Special Delivery Drones as giving players a "chance" to earn the camos. Raven Software's Season 5 Reloaded patch notes clarify how that chance actually works: you need to find the rare drone, capture its unique Camo Case, and hold the case for a short period.

Successfully securing the case then permanently unlocks the associated Weapon Camo.

The random or uncertain part is therefore finding the rare Special Delivery Drone and successfully claiming its case, not a separate camo drop-rate roll after you complete the objective.

Does the Whole Squad Unlock the Camo?

Early live-game reports indicate that the entire squad may receive the camo when one player successfully secures the Camo Case.

Players who have completed the objective have reported the reward unlocking for everyone in their squad after the case timer finishes. However, Raven Software has not yet specifically confirmed squad-wide camo progression in its official description of the mechanic.

For now, it is best to treat squad-wide unlocking as a strong live-game observation rather than a guaranteed official rule. We will update this guide if Raven provides further clarification.

What Happens If You Die With the Camo Case?

If the Camo Case carrier dies and drops the case before it is secured, another player can steal it.

This means shooting down the Special Delivery Drone does not guarantee that your squad will keep its reward. Other teams can wait for someone else to destroy the drone, attack the case carrier, and take control of the objective themselves.

Because the carrier is marked on the Tac Map, you should expect enemy squads to know where the case is once it has been collected.

Fastest Way to Get Both Special Delivery Camos

Heavy Metal and War Machine are tied to different Warzone modes. If you want both, you need to complete the Special Delivery Drone objective at least once in Battle Royale and once in Resurgence.

Play With a Full Squad

The biggest danger begins after you collect the Camo Case. Your location becomes visible, which makes protecting a solo carrier much harder.

With a squad, one player can carry the case while the others watch entrances, cover rotations, and fight teams pushing toward the marker.

Early testing also suggests the camo may unlock for the entire squad after one successful case secure, giving you another reason to complete the objective together.

Search the Sky and Minimap Throughout the Match

Special Delivery Drones are airborne targets. Players focused entirely on buildings, looting, and close-range fights can easily miss one.

Keep checking open sightlines while rotating, but also watch your minimap. Live reports suggest the Special Delivery Drone can appear with a distinctive purple icon, making the map one of the easiest ways to notice one nearby.

Use a Weapon With Range and Low Recoil

You need to bring the drone down before another team takes advantage of the opportunity. An Assault Rifle, LMG, or another weapon that can consistently hit a moving airborne target is more practical than relying only on a close-range SMG or Shotgun.

Players have reported that Special Delivery Drones can take more damage than normal drones, so having enough ammunition matters as well.

There is currently no confirmed "best weapon" for destroying Special Delivery Drones, so prioritize accuracy, range, and enough ammunition to finish the drone quickly.

Do Not Grab the Case Without Checking the Area

A Special Delivery Drone is valuable enough to attract other teams. Immediately sprinting toward the case after the drone falls can put your squad into an easy ambush.

Check nearby buildings and sightlines first when possible. Once the case is picked up, the carrier becomes visible to everyone on the Tac Map.

Move Into a Defensible Position

Your priority after taking the case is no longer chasing kills. It is keeping the carrier alive until the securing period finishes.

With early testing suggesting a timer of roughly two minutes, you should have enough time to move into nearby cover but not enough time to travel across large parts of the map safely.

Choose a position where your squad can control entrances and avoid unnecessary rotations through exposed areas. Every extra fight creates another opportunity for the case to be stolen.

Farm Heavy Metal and War Machine Separately

If you are targeting Heavy Metal, stay in Battle Royale playlists. If you want War Machine, focus on Resurgence.

Completing the objective in the wrong mode will not unlock the other camo because each Camo Case is linked to its own playlist type.

Heavy Metal vs War Machine Camo: Which Should You Get?

Both camos use the Special Delivery Drone and Camo Case system, but they are earned in different Warzone playlists.
If you mainly play Battle Royale, Heavy Metal should be the easier camo to earn naturally. Resurgence players can target War Machine, while collectors need to complete the Camo Case objective in both playlist types.

When Can You Get the Heavy Metal & War Machine Camos?

Heavy Metal and War Machine are available now. Special Delivery Drones went live with Warzone Season 5 Reloaded on August 20, 2026 at 9 AM PT / 6 PM CEST.

Activision has not announced a separate removal date for the two Weapon Camos. Because they are connected to the Season 5 Special Delivery Drone feature, it is safest to unlock them while the feature is actively available rather than assuming the drones will remain after the season changes.

Heavy Metal & War Machine Camo FAQ

How do you get the Heavy Metal camo in Warzone?

Play Battle Royale or Battle Royale Casual on Verdansk or Avalon, find a Special Delivery Drone, shoot it down, collect its Camo Case, and hold the case until it is secured. Heavy Metal then permanently unlocks.

How do you get the War Machine camo in Warzone?

Play Resurgence or Resurgence Casual, shoot down a Special Delivery Drone, take its Camo Case, and keep control of the case until the securing period finishes. This permanently unlocks War Machine.

Do you need to win the match to unlock Heavy Metal or War Machine?

No. Raven Software says the associated Weapon Camo permanently unlocks once you successfully secure the Camo Case. You do not need to survive until the end of the match.

What happens when you pick up a Camo Case?

The case carrier is marked on the Tac Map for all players. You need to hold the case for a short period while defending yourself from other teams.

Can another player steal the Camo Case?

Yes. Raven Software confirms that Camo Cases can be stolen by anyone if they are dropped before being secured.

How long do you need to hold the Camo Case?

Raven officially describes the requirement as a short period but has not published an exact timer. Early player testing suggests you need to keep the case for around two minutes before it is secured.

Does the whole squad get Heavy Metal or War Machine?

Early live-game reports indicate that the camo can unlock for the entire squad after one player successfully secures the Camo Case. Raven has not yet specifically confirmed this behavior, so it should currently be treated as a live player observation rather than an official rule.

How can you identify a Special Delivery Drone?

Early player reports describe the Special Delivery Drone as having more health than a normal drone and displaying a purple icon on the minimap. Its Camo Case can resemble a small deployable equipment or Munitions Box-style crate.

Where do Special Delivery Drones spawn?

No guaranteed Special Delivery Drone spawn locations have been officially published. The drones are described as rare, so you may need to play several matches before finding one.

Can you get Heavy Metal in Battle Royale Casual?

Yes. Heavy Metal is available through both standard Battle Royale and Battle Royale Casual across Verdansk and Avalon.

Can you get War Machine in Resurgence Casual?

Yes. War Machine is available in both Resurgence and Resurgence Casual.

Is the War Machine camo animated?

Yes. War Machine is an animated Weapon Camo.

Are Heavy Metal and War Machine random drops?

Not once the Camo Case is successfully secured. Finding a rare Special Delivery Drone is the difficult part, but Raven confirms that holding the associated Camo Case for the required period permanently unlocks its Weapon Camo.

Can you unlock Heavy Metal and War Machine in the same game mode?

No. Heavy Metal is tied to Battle Royale, while War Machine is tied to Resurgence. You need to complete the Special Delivery objective in both playlist types if you want both camos.

How rare are Special Delivery Drones?

Activision describes Special Delivery Drones as rare but has not published an exact spawn rate.

Can you still get the Special Delivery camos after Season 5?

Activision has not confirmed whether Heavy Metal and War Machine will remain obtainable after Season 5. Until that is clarified, it is safest to unlock both while Special Delivery Drones are active.