Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Intel Locations Guide

Understanding the Intel Collection System

In Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 (available via Steam), the Intel system serves as the primary collectible mechanic. These laptops are hidden in plain sight or tucked away in obscure corners of the battlefield. Collecting these items is not just for completionists; they are the key to unlocking cheats that can significantly alter the game’s difficulty or mechanics.

According to player experience and historical data from the franchise, there are 30 laptops in total. Once you secure a laptop, the progress is tied to your gaming profile. This means you do not need to reach a checkpoint or finish the mission for the collection to count. If you grab an item and perish in a firefight, the game remembers your discovery.

Mission-by-Mission Intel Locations

Finding all 30 pieces of Intel requires a keen eye during active combat. Below are the specific locations to help you track them down.

1. Crew Expendable: Check the bunkroom where the Russian soldier emerges; the first laptop is on the left.
2. Crew Expendable: In the first cargo hold, head down the first set of stairs; the second laptop is out in the open.
3. Black Out: At the start of the mission, clear the shack on the left; the third laptop is inside.
4. Black Out: On the second floor of the informant’s building, check the bathroom.
5. Charlie Don't Surf: In the building housing the weapons-filled basement, search the corner room.
6. Charlie Don't Surf: Head south from the TV station marker; search the second floor of the blue-interior sniper building.
7. Charlie Don't Surf: Find the building near the wrecked cars; the laptop is on the rooftop.
8. The Bog: The second floor of the apartment building features a secret room breached by allies; find the laptop inside.
9. The Bog: In the marketplace, face the refrigerator, turn 180 degrees, and walk to the wall; it is hidden behind boxes.
10. The Hunted: After escaping the house ambush, locate the farmhouse with a soda machine; the laptop is inside.
11. The Hunted: After leaving the second greenhouse, look for the area covered by a sheet metal roof.
12. War Pig: After the tank sequence, check the second floor of the corner house on the right.
13. War Pig: Similarly, check the second floor of the corner house on the left side of the same street.
14. War Pig: In the building guarding the alley of cars, check the second story.
15. Shock and Awe: Search the second story of the building where the stranded platoon is holed up.
16. Shock and Awe: After rescuing the platoon, check the second floor of the building with the machine gun nest.
17. Safehouse: The residence next to the church with the satellite dish contains a laptop on the second floor.
18. Safehouse: Check the restaurant-hostel near the water tower; search the first-floor booths.
19. All Ghillied Up: In the church, climb to the top of the bell tower.
20. All Ghillied Up: Locate the enemy sitting by a table made of drums; the laptop is on that table.
21. All Ghillied Up: After crawling under trucks, head to the top of the fire escape on the second floor.
22. One Shot One Kill: During the timer sequence, head to the fire escape of the building you just exited.
23. One Shot One Kill: During the final fight in Pripyat, look for the laptop past the door near the ferris wheel area.
24. Sins of the Father: In the diner, check the tables before changing uniforms.
25. Sins of the Father: Take the alley to the left, pass the green car and red dumpster, and head up the stairs of the nearby building.
26. Ultimatum: Enter the motor pool building where enemies are spawning; check the small back room.
27. All In: Behind the building closest to the silo, near the RPG sniper positions.
28. All In: Inside the large hangar next to the southern missile tank.
29. No Fighting in the War Room: After the bathroom drop, head down the hall to the small meeting room on the left.
30. No Fighting in the War Room: In the launch control room, check the small side room.

Tips for Successful Intel Hunting

Tip

If you find a specific Intel location too difficult to reach during an intense firefight, consider replaying that mission on a lower difficulty setting via the Mission Select screen. This allows you to focus on exploration rather than survival.

Many players struggle with Intel that is located in "hot zones" where enemies are concentrated. Community reports suggest that clearing the area or using tactical equipment like flashbangs can give you the few seconds of breathing room needed to interact with the laptops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to finish the mission to save the Intel?

No. Once you pick up the laptop, the game registers it to your profile immediately. You can safely quit to the main menu if needed.

Can I use cheats immediately?

Cheats are generally intended to be unlocked for post-game play. You must complete the campaign or specific objectives before these modifiers become available for use.

Are there differences between the original and remastered versions?

While the locations remain largely consistent, the remastered version includes extra Intel-based cheats exclusive to that release. Always prioritize the version-specific guide if you are playing the enhanced edition.