Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is confirmed as this year’s entry in the giant shooter franchise. After a few weeks of rumors, publisher Activision confirmed that Call of Duty 2022 will be a sequel to Modern Warfare through an official statement. blog post (opens in a new tab).
Slightly confused? We don’t blame you, after all Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was already released back in 2009 for PS3 and Xbox 360. To clear up any confusion, this year’s installment of the popular shooter franchise will be a sequel to 2019’s. Modern Warfare reboot. But it could still feature several throwbacks and references to the original Modern Warfare 2.
The latest entry in the annualized franchise isn’t usually confirmed this early in the year, but we already have several hard details on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, including a release date, a first trailer, and some very exciting gameplay information via a blog post. great intelligence drop (opens in a new tab). So, here’s everything we know so far about Call of Duty’s return to the present day.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Release Date (2022)
A new Call of Duty has been released every year without fail since 2005, so there are no prizes for guessing that Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 will release in 2022.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 has been confirmed to launch worldwide on Friday, October 28. The game will release on PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, and PC (via Steam).
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (2022) Trailer
The Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 reveal trailer has just dropped. This first look at the game hints at another great single-player campaign and top-notch shooting mechanics. Also, the game looks impressive from a visual perspective.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Open Beta (2022)
You won’t have to wait until October to try Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 for the first time, as the game will have an open beta before launch. There have been no details on when this beta will take place, but we expect it to be between the end of August and the beginning of October.
As is tradition, you can get early access to the beta by pre-ordering the game. Both the standard and deluxe editions of the Vault will offer early beta access, and there’s a chance PS5 and PS4 players will also get early access like they did with last year’s Call of Duty Vanguard and Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War. of 2020.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Developer (2022)
Development of the Call of Duty franchise is overseen by a rotating group of studios owned by Activision. Last year’s Vanguard was developed by Sledgehammer Games, with 2020’s Black Ops Cold War coming from Treyarch (with support from Raven Software).
That means it’s once again the turn of original series developer Infinity Ward. The California-based team last worked on 2019’s Call of Duty Modern Warfare, so it’s only natural that it would lead the development of its sequel.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Campaign (2022)
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 will offer a very cinematic single player campaign. As per franchise tradition, expect a 4-5 hour collection of shooting galleries with some highly scripted scenario moments sprinkled in for good measure.
It has been confirmed that Modern Warfare 2 will see the return of Task Force 141, which is made up of familiar faces including Sergeant John “Soap” MacTavish, Captain John Price, and fan-favorite Simon “Ghost” Riley. There will also be a new face on the team in the form of Colonel Alejandro Vargas, an incorruptible Tier 1 Operator and member of the Mexican Special Forces.
The campaign will be a globetrotting operation whose missions will take place in Europe, Asia and America. It will feature a variety of gameplay elements ranging from “high seas sieges with underwater combat, explosive assaults from 30,000 feet on enemy strongholds, and low-profile, high-risk stealth missions both in plain sight and under the cover of darkness.”
We also know that Modern Warfare 2 will feature a new engine, which should help the series look better than ever. Presumably, this engine will be designed to take full advantage of the power of PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer (2022)
Modern Warfare 2 is a Call of Duty game, so it goes without saying that there will be a huge set of multiplayer options including a host of competitive modes and hundreds of items to unlock, from new weapons to cosmetic items.
Modern Warfare 2 will feature familiar and new ways to play. For starters, the Gun Rack is getting a makeover to offer more customization than ever before. There will also be two new modes called Knockout and Prisoner Recuse. The first will be similar to the popular Gunfight mode, and the second is inspired by Rainbow Six Siege.
Obviously, we can expect traditional fan-favorite modes like Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Kill Confirmed to return, and there should be a solid variety of maps available at launch. Fingers crossed that some classic shooting arenas from the original Modern Warfare 2 make a comeback here. The likes of Afghan, Terminal, and Favela returning with a fresh coat of paint would give veteran players a major hit of nostalgia.
Post-launch support is also confirmed, with Activision noting: “Modern Warfare 2 will have an incredible post-launch schedule, set to include a host of free post-launch content releases featuring blockbuster new maps, modes and special events.” that you can not miss it.”
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Special Ops (2022)
Call of Duty is loved almost as much for its cooperative gameplay as it is for its competitive multiplayer, and Modern Warfare 2 will offer a custom mode designed for playing with friends.
Modern Warfare games don’t feature the popular Zombies mode, so this latest installment will once again offer a mode called Special Ops. This mode made its first appearance in the original Modern Warfare 2 and subsequently appeared in 2011’s Modern Warfare 3 and 2019’s Modern Warfare reboot.
Not much has been shared about this co-op mode at this time, but it is described as “a tactical co-op mode that will improve team building skills.”
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (2022) Warzone
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is being developed alongside a new version of the popular free-to-play battle royale Call of Duty Warzone. Dubbed Warzone 2.0, it will be released as an extension to the Modern Warfare universe and is currently planned to release “soon” after the debut of Modern Warfare 2.
Warzone 2.0 is built on the same engine that will power Modern Warfare 2 and will deliver many of the new features and gameplay found in the latest Call of Duty sequel. Warzone 2.0 will also wipe the slate clean with new inventory and progression systems. It is very likely that this new version of Warzone was designed with PS5 and Xbox Series X in mind.
Warzone 2.0 is also being developed by Infinity War, along with support from Raven Software, with the team promising that they have “taken a wide range of community feedback to heart.” If you’re already worried about cheaters, both Warzone 2.0 and Modern Warfare 2 will launch with RICOCHET Anti-Cheat enabled.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Outlook (2022)
At this point, Call of Duty is guaranteed to be one of the best sellers of the year, regardless of quality. Even the most lackluster entries in the franchise still move millions of copies, so the future for Modern Warfare 2 looks bright in that regard.
However, the game is also shaping up to be one of the most exciting entries in the series for several years. As the sequel to the very well-received Modern Warfare reboot, there are high expectations for this one, but based on early game details, it looks like this latest Call of Duty is hitting all the right notes.
Activision promises that Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 will usher in “a new era” for the franchise, and while we’re a bit skeptical of that claim, it’s unlikely to reinvent the well-oiled Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 machine. it looks like it could be a very polished and very cinematic shooter, and you can’t ask for much more than that.
