A new CoD era begins: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is online on PlayStation and Xbox. MeinMMO gives you a quick overview of the most important information about multiplayer, content, download, and plans after release.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is the sequel to the most successful CoD title to date – CoD MW 2019. The setting takes place in our time, and the story revolves around cartels, terrorism, and the iconic operators of the “Modern Warfare” series.
In this overview, we briefly present the contents, show you details about the download, and give an outlook on what happens after release.
– Here are the first reactions to multiplayer
– Before release, there was an update with major changes in matchmaking
– Click here for a checklist on whether the purchase could be worth it for you
We are embedding a video here with gameplay of the innovations of CoD MW2:
CoD MW2: Release – Multiplayer start, time and download
When does the multiplayer of Modern Warfare 2 start? MW2 is completely online. After minor server issues, it is mostly running smoothly after release.
How large is the download? The version for PS5 is the smallest at release with about 63 GB, while the one on PC is the largest with about 72 GB. However, due to an update before release, these numbers could still increase.
You can save storage space if you only download certain parts of the game. On PlayStation, you save about 20 GB if you do not download the campaign. Here you can find more details about the download.
CoD MW2: Content – Campaign, Multiplayer & Spec-Ops
Campaign: The story campaign of MW2 went online on October 20. Digital pre-orderers got early access. Therefore, there is already a lot of information about the story – you can find reactions here:
Multiplayer: Here you get the usual multiplayer package with many different modes, maps, over 50 weapons, and many options for your loadouts.
What is already known about the release content, we collect here for you:
Spec-Ops: The co-op mode of CoD MW2 returns to its roots and offers a duo experience. Together with a partner, you solve missions under time pressure or must survive as long as possible.
At launch, 3 missions are planned, and more will be added later. Deeper information about the content of MW2 can be found in our extensive special on the topic:
CoD MW2: Season 1 – Warzone 2.0 & Raids
What happens after release? The first two weeks run a “pre-season” in MW2 without a battle pass. The battle pass goes online with season 1. The date for the mid-season is already known:
- November 16 – Season 1
- December 14 – Mid-Season 1
- Roadmap after release
Season 1: Together with the first season, the new Warzone 2.0 goes online. More information about the new battle royale can be found here. There will also be fresh content for the multiplayer mode (maps, modes, weapons), the first battle pass, and new missions for the Spec-Ops mode.
Mid-Season 1: As another highlight, PvE raids will be introduced. In 3-player teams, you will need to defeat enemies, solve puzzles, and continue the story of MW2.
That was our quick overview of the release of CoD MW2. If you have any questions, feel free to drop them in the comments.
The campaign also features a mission that many players perceived as extremely realistic. If you want to know more about it, take a look here: Clip from the campaign of CoD Modern Warfare 2 impresses fans with realism: ‘That’s quite creepy’
