The play is: Some operators are instantly available, others are based on account level, and some are only accessible through Vault Editions or promotional offers. The following is a simplified breakdown of which Operators are free, the fastest way to unlock them, and what paid or promo routes would be most beneficial. Here's how the system works and what you need to do b07 bot lobbies.

 Quick Overview

 Any mode XP will count, if the Operator has a requirement for a certain player level. This is because of cross-progression.

 Multiplayer, Zombies & Campaign all move on the same bar.

 It's your job to align the highest-level activities with the gates (7/13/19/28/34/50), and grab the instant unlocks as well as promo codes.

 When you level up efficiently, you'll naturally hit all of the free operators.

 Free Operator Unlocks

 The Operators listed below are arranged in a logical order. Later, we list the paid/Vault-only Operators so you don’t waste time chasing the impossible.

 Instant unlocks bo7 accounts (no level needed):

 50/50 (JC/Guild cohort; story-linked)

 Anderson (JSOC),

 Dorado (Guild)

 Mason (JC).

 Samuels (Story-linked).

 Dempsey, Nikolai, Richtofen, plus Teo (Guild marked), Carver, Grey, Maya, Weaver also marked as immediately available

 Zaryi (Guild)

 If you want to achieve all of the tracks, including promo/Vaults, at launch then this is what you should aim for. If you are only going free, concentrate on the level gate.

 Fast Leveling Route for L7/13/19/28/34/50

 Leveling up will unlock all of the free operators. The key is to maximize XP while minimizing downtime.

 Multiplayer (MPS) sprint

 What to Play: Objective modes (Domination, Hardpoint), small-map playlists and constant engagements.

 How to Play: Use high-uptime weapons such as the AR/SMG, complete daily/weekly tasks and stack your scorestreak usage. You can also swap attachments in mid-match to gain weapon XP.

 Why? In testing, objective modes usually yield between 20-35% more match experience than TDM thanks to the capture/defend event.

 Zombies (co-op) loop

 What to Do: complete contracts, mini-objectives and exfil with reliability; chain contracts are a good way to increase payouts.

 Why: Zombies is great for longer sessions because it offers consistent XP while reducing sweat. Zombies can help you maintain a positive K/D in MP.

 Campaign checkpoints

 What to leverage? High-density combat replayed at an efficient difficulty setting.

 Why: Campaign XP offers a constant and stress-free progression. This is useful for those who are pressed for time and prefer a more predictable progress, without having to worry about PvP.

 Daily/Weekly Challenge Stacking

 If you have overlapping tasks, (e.g. headshots plus AR kills) then choose queue modes which naturally satisfy each of these. This results in a compounding of XP.

 Practical Tips that Save Time

 Do not chase Vault characters if you are strictly a free-to-play player. Instead, direct your players to level gates.

 Save your double-XP tokens to use for the L28, L34, and L50 stretch.

 If you are stuck between Levels 28 and 34, switch to Zombies to increase your XP during off-peak times.

 Early redemption is recommended. It can take some time to process codes and you do not want any issues with redemption on the first day.

 You can only track the faction tags of JC/JSOC/Guild if your roleplay or theme squads. They do not affect unlocking speeds, but just identity.

 FAQs

 Q: Does Multiplayer unlock Operators with level gates?

 A: No. Cross-progression is where MP, Zombies, Campaign, and all three contribute. Select your strongest mode.

 Q: Will Harper, Karma Reaper or TED be free in the future?

 A: They are Vault exclusives. In the past, Vault-exclusives would reappear as part of seasonal events or store bundles, but this is not guaranteed and timeframes vary.

 What is the fastest way to get from Level 34 up to 50?

 A: You can stack double XP during rotations on small maps or run Zombies contracts in succession with reliable exfils. Also clear weekly/daily newspapers simultaneously.

 Q: Do promo Operators (Little Caesars/Monster/Mullen Milk) count as free?

 A: No, they aren't paywalls in-game. However, you will need to purchase external codes or make purchases. You can avoid all spending by focusing on the roster that is based on level.

 Q: Does Season 1 include more Operators?

 A: Yes. Seasonal battle passes, story beats and new Operators are usually introduced. Community expectations point to campaign-related characters getting default style later.

 Summary

 You should aim to reach Level 50 in order to get the full roster of free characters. The key checkpoints are Grim (7), Falconer (13), Wayin (29), Razer (30), Vermac (34) and Emma Kagan (50%). You can unlock instant unlocks by logging in. Use any promo codes immediately and save double XP until the L28+ stretch. Keep your sessions focused on the objective contracts for MP or Zombies to clear all of the free sets without burning out.