Modern Warfare 2

While the game tries to push gameplay forward, Modern Warfare II isn't trying to push the controversial edges of war violence in a video game.

We want to tell you how the news matters to you -- not just as a decision-maker at a game studio, but also as a fan of games. Do you do that a lot in other parts of the game? Joe’s team looks at it like–you make a thing, and then you want to make it resilient to where the players can use it however they want. You also want it to–the best way to describe it is something that works logically. The difference between now and the transition we had at the time is that a lot of the architectures of the consoles are very similar. When we do that we start from the perspective of–okay, this is going to be in both games. Jack O’Hara: The best way to summarize it is we don’t want to put something in unless it’s a meaningful part of the story. You can throw a charge on there and then the pilot has to jump out. It has to be part of the story. Would you say that means you lean toward something less gritty in the overall storyline, or is there some other thing that affects the narrative and stirs it more toward entertainment? We saw the presentations at an event at Infinity Ward’s headquarters in Los Angeles and saw developers play some of the missions. I noticed in the presentations that the game didn’t have any extremely controversial moments, such as the military-versus-civilian encounters from the 2019 game that raised a lot of concerns, my own included.

Modern Warfare 2 will have an Open Beta before the game releases in late October. Here's everything you need to know about the MW2 beta.

We can anticipate that the Modern Warfare 2 beta will happen in a similar time window between mid August and mid September. Activision always releases a beta before the release of a main series Call of Duty game, and Modern Warfare 2 is no different. Step forward, the Modern Warfare 2 beta.

The marketing train for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has been activated in full force. Activision premiered a "world reveal" trailer this morning that ...

Ghost, the guy with a skull mask from the original MW2 who became a CoD favorite after getting shot in the head and cremated, is back for this alternate timeline Modern Warfare 2. Just saying "team" sounds like it's supposed to be an acronym (Tactical Experts And More?). And if it's not, it reads like a typo that I would make in an article like this. The marketing train for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has been activated in full force.

We got to look at Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 at a recent preview event. Here's how it stacks up to previous entries in the series.

If that isn’t the case, though, Modern Warfare 2 has the potential to win back some of the more jaded Call of Duty fans. With the series moving to a two-year release cycle (at least for now), it’s probably a good thing that we’re getting meat and potatoes Call of Duty rather than something revolutionary that could end up backfiring. Water was mentioned frequently in the presentation, which lasted roughly an hour and a half, and the devs are proud of the way the game handles light diffusion, underwater ballistics, and swimming.

After losing some Call of Duty players' attention with Black Ops Cold War and Vanguard, Activision has a lot to make up for in Modern Warfare 2.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has the potential to be the best Call of Duty title in the franchise, Activision just has to seize the opportunity. The next Modern Warfare is where the developers need to go all-out. While Vanguard managed to do a lot right by bringing in a lot of what Modern Warfare had done in its gameplay, its setting and Zombies mode failed to meet fan expectations, thus creating another black hole that sucked players out of its ecosystem. Too often are the guns unbalanced in Call of Duty, causing players to rage-quit for weeks if not months until a specific gun or multiple are nerfed. Only in recent years has the franchise seemingly found its footing again, as 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare came as a reboot that implemented characters of old while building a whole new story to engage with. The impact that this title had transcended its tight gameplay mechanics and created a dialogue that has lasted for over a decade since its release, making it a monument for what the genre could achieve.

Modern Warfare 2 has been revealed as the next game in the Call of Duty series in a new trailer from Infinity Ward. The game will run on a new Call of Duty ...

Alongside Steam, Modern Warfare 2 will also be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. Infinity Ward will also release a sequel to the Call of Duty battle royale Warzone sometime later this year, after the release of Modern Warfare 2. The latest Call of Duty game will be released on Oct. 28.

Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer will have a ton of new equipment and field upgrades that run the gamut from sensible to flat-out ridiculous.

"It works in two ways: you can throw it down and then you trigger it - you can throw it on a rooftop, trigger it, it pops up and you can see people shoot at it, and then you can engage them. Modern Warfare 2 is gearing up to be a wild experience in both campaign and multiplayer. Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer will have a ton of new equipment and field upgrades that run the gamut from sensible to flat-out ridiculous.

While most Call of Duty fans will be familiar with the Gunsmith system that encourages players to unlock and equip attachments to their weapons, there will be ...

For the first time in Call of Duty history, players will be able to adjust the characteristics of attachments to best suit their needs. This isn’t an opportunity to make weapons overpowered as boosting one characteristic drastically will result in a corresponding negative. While this hasn’t been confirmed as of yet, it is expected that each Modern Warfare 2 weapon will arrive with around 70 attachments to unlock. As most CoD players already know, weapon attachments bring pros and cons to the weapon to alter how it feels in-game. Another vital detail that hasn’t been confirmed yet is the number of attachments players will be able to equip per weapon. This added depth is meant to increase your control over the gameplay experience by shaping the weapon to suit different playstyles.

The highly anticipated game will be available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, with new-gen platforms benefiting from improved graphics and audio.

Above all else, Activision wanted fans to know that more details are on the way. Aside from a Cross-Gen version of MW2 and early access to the open beta, you’ll get the following in-game goodies: It’s official--Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is set to launch on October 28. Since Modern Warfare 2 was only recently revealed, expect to learn more in the coming weeks. There’s a bit of unfortunate news regarding Modern Warfare 2. Players will be able to explore a new single-player campaign, online multiplayer, and reworked Special Ops experience.

Activision has shared how you can get into the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 open beta early access on PS5 and PS4.

According to a note at the bottom of the PlayStation blog post, the open beta will last at least two days, and an online multiplayer subscription may be required. Activision has confirmed that the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 open beta will be arriving to PlayStation consoles first. Players will be able to get into the early access part of this testing phase by pre-ordering any of the various versions of the game.

Diving, swimming, and ledge-hanging will join the notorious sliding movement as new maneuvers are set to change the Call of Duty franchise with Modern ...

In Modern Warfare 2, players will benefit from the ability to swim in water. Modern Warfare 2 will place a major emphasis on the presence of water. Those who master movement in Modern Warfare 2 can harness a major advantage in 1 vs 1 gunfights. Similar to sliding, diving is another movement technique that has evasive benefits. If you’ve played 2019’s Modern Warfare, Vanguard, or even Warzone, you’ll be familiar with the sliding movement. Regardless of which side of the fence you’re on, players will have more movement options to contend with than ever in Modern Warfare 2.

The highly anticipated game will be available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, with new-gen platforms benefiting from improved graphics and audio.

Above all else, Activision wanted fans to know that more details are on the way. Aside from a Cross-Gen version of MW2 and early access to the open beta, you’ll get the following in-game goodies: It’s official--Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is set to launch on October 28. Since Modern Warfare 2 was only recently revealed, expect to learn more in the coming weeks. There’s a bit of unfortunate news regarding Modern Warfare 2. Players will be able to explore a new single-player campaign, online multiplayer, and reworked Special Ops experience.

Task Force 141's next global Campaign. Immersive, world-class Multiplayer. An evolved Special Ops experience. All carefully crafted with gameplay and technical ...

Today’s Warzone will continue as a separate experience that will include a continuation of player progression and inventories within that Warzone experience. October 28 marks a new beginning for Call of Duty, starting with the release of Modern Warfare II. Soon after, a wholly new Warzone will launch as an extension of the Modern Warfare II universe. In order to fully deliver this state-of-the-art experience, Warzone 2.0 will feature new Modern Warfare II content and systems with brand-new progression and inventories.

According to various previews, the game will feature a revamped Gunsmith with more customization than prior, allowing you to progress multiple base weapons that ...

Speaking of the water, IGN's preview says to expect both new and updated water physics, and the ability to use your knives and pistols underwater. The ping system will return, and this time out features more communication options. After it drills a hole into the target, you can toss a grenade into the opening.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's campaign brings blockbuster action back to the series with skyscraper raids, stealth missions, shootouts, and car chases.

To help even the odds against the army of enemies, players can use new maneuvering features, like the ability to quickly swap seats, and even stand on the roof of their car to hop into a fresh vehicle. Soldiers descend the side of the building on ropes, swapping between different stances to gain the tactical edge on their enemy. The story takes place just after the U.S. military kills a hostile foreign general, leading to a threat of retaliation that, naturally, only Task Force 141 can stop. Though this mission takes place on a larger scale than previous night missions have, it’s still all about sneaking through the darkness, taking out unsuspecting enemies, then laying on the trigger when all hell breaks loose. According to Infinity Ward, the studio approached Modern Warfare 2’s campaign by trying to put a fresh spin on the Call of Duty franchise’s best levels and level types while adding new archetypes as well. But the real draw is a move away from the self-serious tone of 2019’s Modern Warfare and a return to the huge shootouts, skyscraper infiltrations, and stealth raids that Call of Duty’s campaigns are famous for.

Infinity Ward's next game will bring with it a strategic shift that aims to both unify and amplify the Call of Duty franchise.

But Faries noted that even with the consolidation of the franchise around one game engine, new versions of the game will still feel different from one another, differentiating installments of, say, Black Ops games from Modern Warfare games. “It’s just about showing up where players need and want Call of Duty to show up and make sure that they can access the game they love,” she said. And that will be on the back of shared tech and the engine that connects them in a way that we’ve never done before.” As part of the franchise’s expansion, “Warzone” will also be coming to mobile. Faries demurred when asked about what new gameplay features “Warzone 2.0″ would offer, but said player feedback had informed decision-making around the new version. Since “Warzone’s” release, Activision has ramped up its resources around Call of Duty, with over 3,000 people now working on the franchise, according to the company.

Speaking to GamesRadar+, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 creative director Patrick Kelly compared the upcoming sequel to its predecessor directly, claiming it'll ...

While 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare was largely well-received, there was indeed a lot of talk about whether it was entirely tasteful. Kelly later teases that Modern Warfare 2 is a game "where everyone is playing together and having fun." We're trying to focus a bit more on entertainment and having fun in this one," Kelly says.

PS4 and Xbox One players will be paying $70 for Modern Warfare 2 in October. While the newest generation of consoles has given another boost to game performance ...

The last-gen versions of both titles on PS4 and Xbox One offered players a next-gen upgrade for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S which, ultimately, would run players $70 total for the base version of the games. The digital bundles available to order will be the $70 Cross-Gen bundle and the $110 Vault Edition bundle. Activision outlined its pricing and bundling for the game, which will differ depending on whether players purchase a physical or digital copy.

After releasing a string of live-action trailers with celebrities, Activision has finally released the first gameplay trailer for Call of Duty: Modern ...

As usual, though, the early days of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's marketing push will focus primarily on the campaign. Pre-ordering any version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will entitle consumers to open beta early access. Shortly after releasing the trailer, Activision also confirmed the different versions of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 fans can buy, including a special Vault Edition.

Call of Duty fans have a lot to look forward to, but the new Modern Warfare 2 gunsmith features might just be the most exciting part of the new FPS game.

This could lead to a new level of depth for weapon builds and, with any luck, a more personalised gunplay experience going forwards. Well, it means that players will be able to adjust certain characteristics of the attachments they equip to better suit their playstyle and fine-tune their weapon build for the ultimate loadout in multiplayer (and probably Warzone 2, too!) In Modern Warfare 2, the new gunsmith feature is going to let players actually tune their weapon attachments.

If you want to spend more than that, you can opt for the Vault Edition, which offers the Red Team 141 operator pack, the Season 1 battle pass with 50 tier skips ...

The last series entry on Valve's platform was Call of Duty: WWII, released in 2017. Valve itself teased the return of Modern Warfare 2 to Steam in a tweet a week ago. Activision Blizzard had been keeping its PC releases mostly exclusive to its own Battle.net platform, though there were exceptions, like the remade Crash Bandicoot and Spyro games.

When Modern Warfare 2 comes out on Oct. 28, it won't just be developer Infinity Ward's newest entry into the long-running military shooter franchise Call of ...

Modern Warfare 2 continues the reboot of the Modern Warfare series released in 2019. The game will also be available on Steam, a first for the series since 2017 when Call of Duty games became available only on Battle.net. Those who preorder the game will have access to the open beta when it opens later this year. In Modern Warfare 2, you must travel to multiple global locations to learn more about the threat and fight back when possible. They want to "survive" so they peek around corners and generally are more aware of their surroundings. Players are required to quietly dispose of patrolling enemies using silenced pistols or via stealth takedowns from the water itself. Task Force 141's objective in Modern Warfare 2 is to stop a global threat.

Activision also revealed two editions of the game. On consoles the Cross-Gen Bundle is priced at $69.99/£69.99 and the Vault Edition costs $99.99/£99.99. Both ...

We plan to share more details on the FJX Cinder Weapon Vault and the new Gunsmith closer to Modern Warfare II’s launch, so be on the lookout for more intel. All of them are themed around the legendary mercenary Ghost, custom-made to get the job done. - Season One Battle Pass and 50 Tier Skips: Following the launch of Modern Warfare II, Vault Edition holders will receive the Season One Battle Pass and 50 Tier Skips (or its equivalent) for free. Activision also revealed two editions of the game. - Double XP: Pre-order from the in-game Franchise Store in Warzone,Call of Duty: Vanguard, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, or Modern Warfare (2019), and receive 10 hours of Double XP Tokens and 10 hours of Double Weapon XP Tokens for use in Modern Warfare II. Hit the ground running on launch day. It remains to be seen whether cheaper separate PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game will be released either physically or digitally, but VGC has contacted Activision to ask if that will be the case.

Looking for a rundown of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 crossplay and if it will be available in Infinity Ward's continuation of the franchise.

But, what has Activision stated about Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 crossplay? It isn’t too surprising to see the feature back for Modern Warfare 2 as the last three Call of Duty games have all featured crossplay support. But, will Activision be bringing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 crossplay with the latest entry in the series?

Popular streamer Nick 'NICKMERCS' Kolcheff has revealed his thoughts on the Modern Warfare 2 reveal, explaining why he is trying to temper his excitement.

Despite this, the streamer did note that he is hyped for another Modern Warfare-themed battle royale. “They advertised King Kong and Godzilla fighting for like two months, only for them to just shout at each other.” It’s because of experiences like this, that Nick remains cautious. While many CoD content creators and fans have been keen to praise the 2019 sequel, Nick still remains cautious.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has finally been revealed, with an open beta soon to arrive before its launch on October 28, 2022 — and PS4 and PS5 players ...

That's similar to Call of Duty: Vanguard's beta access last year, which means we may see some other similarities in the Modern Warfare II open beta. Infinity Ward has yet to announce an official date for the Modern Warfare 2 open beta, but pre-ordering a copy on your platform of choice will get you early access. Modern Warfare 2 will run on a now unified IW engine, and not only will it be available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 pre-orders are now live, so we're rounding up all the latest retailers with the goods on the shelves.

Also available at Target (opens in new tab). You'll also find this version available at Target (opens in new tab). You can now pre-order Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 for Xbox One and Xbox Series X at Amazon, after listings disappeared a few hours ago. Sony players will also be able to log on to MW2 a few days earlier, with access to the Open Beta due to run shortly before the October release date. You'll find all the latest MW2 pre-order offerings just below. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will release on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC on October 28, 2022, but PlayStation owners can get access at least 5 days earlier thanks to the open beta if they pre-order.

A step-by-step guide to joining the Modern Warfare 2 Open Beta, including how to get early access, the release date, schedule, and platforms.

One caveat is that if you purchase a physical copy of the game via a participating retailer, you will need to add your Modern Warfare 2 Early Access Beta code. Everyone and their cat will be able to join the Modern Warfare 2 Open Beta across all platforms available. We expect it to feature some new modes and a handful of maps to test, just like in Vanguard. Some Call of Duty fans, however, will want Early Access to the Beta! We do know, however, that it will take place before 28th October 2022, when the game officially releases. We are, of course, talking about the Modern Warfare 2 Beta, which will feature across multiple platforms and have an Early Access option. At the time of writing, the exact content of the Modern Warfare 2 Open Beta is unknown.

Purchasing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 PS4 will set players back by $70 as opposed to $60 because of the cross-gen bundle.

- Following the launch of Modern Warfare II, Vault Edition holders will receive the Season 1 Battle Pass and 50 Tier Skips (or its equivalent) for free. Modern Warfare 2 has multiple editions: the Vault Edition, the aforementioned $70 cross-gen bundle for PS4, and a standard $70 PS5 edition that doesn’t include the PS4 version. This is quite a departure from the usual practice and has fans divided, with some players of the view that Modern Warfare 2 should have ditched PS4 and Xbox One entirely.

The Open Beta will come in a few phases, will early access coming to those who preorder, and even earlier access for those on PS5 and PS4. We've got all the ...

The next phase will be Xbox + Battle.net PC early access (for those who preordered), and the PlayStation Open Beta phase. Those who preorder on PS5 and PS4 will receive first access to the Modern Warfare 2 beta, getting it "at least 5 days earlier than any other platform,” according to the latest trailers. But, you don't have to wait until launch to play the game, as it will be getting a shiny new Open Beta before then.

Activision and Infinity Ward are going to be charging a bit more than normal for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 when it releases later this year.

While this is somewhat disappointing to see, the silver lining with this situation is that those who purchase Modern Warfare 2 will have access to current-gen versions of the game if they ever do upgrade their console in the future. For those looking to snag Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One this year, Activision has now confirmed that the game will cost $69.99 on these platforms. Activision and Infinity Ward are going to be charging a bit more than normal for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 when it releases later this year.

Gamers are furious that Modern Warfare 2 comes with a steep price point, even on older systems. Here's why they're in an uproar.

This ten-dollar bump in price follows the recent trend that PS5 titles like "Demon's Souls" established when the new console was released (per businessinsider). Unsurprisingly, fans are upset that the $70 price tag is also in place for last-generation game copies. Additionally, Activision announced that it isn't bringing back the iconic Ghost voice actor Jeff Leach to reprise his role in "MW2" after he made a number of sexist statements in public (Per videogamechronicle). Just last month, Activision announced the release date of "MW2," and fans are more excited than ever to get their hands on the upcoming game.

With Modern Warfare 2 now officially revealed, it is clear that it's aiming to rekindle a classic feeling more so than its 2019 predecessor. COD MW 2 Original.

The upcoming Modern Warfare 2 appears to be grounded in this brand of more intense and directly consequential fighting, while providing a more informed roster of classic characters that is inexorably going to give the title a more old school feeling than its predecessor. The trailer also showcased an oil rig infiltration, an iconic mission within the original Modern Warfare 2. It is rumored that Modern Warfare 2 is set to run on a brand-new game engine, with it is being safe to assume that it will take inspiration from the same visceral IW engine that was used in 2019's Modern Warfare, with a focus on high fidelity and accurate sound design.

Modern Warfare 2's new level takes place on a massive cargo ship with swirling rain, lots of gunshots, and shipping containers that provide moving cover.

A new level for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has been revealed. Players join a few other members of Task Force 141 as the team infiltrates the cargo ship, fighting through it, then chasing another one down by driving their boat directly inside. The level, called Dark Water, was debuted during Summer Game Fest 2022.

Modern Warfare 2 lead developers Infinity Ward confirmed that the fan-favorite CoD Zombies mode will not make its way to the game.

Furthermore, Warzone 2 is confirmed to have 2022 release date, and players will likely have a lot to discover with the rumored DMZ mode on the horizon. Expectations are high for the Infinity Ward developed title as new features like swimming and attachment tuning bring innovation to the franchise. While some classic Call of Duty modes will return, Infinity Ward confirmed that the Zombies mode will not appear in Modern Warfare 2.