Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will soon have its beta, but which version is worth it for you and which one will you be participating in on Friday? We show you everything important in an overview and give you a brief consultation about it.
When does the beta for CoD MW2 start? The beta for Modern Warfare 2 kicks off on September 16. On this date, however, only pre-order customers on PlayStation can start initially. A few more days need to pass before the open beta for Sony console users begins on September 18.
All important dates regarding the beta and which version gets to play when can be found in this article:
To help you keep track, we will take a closer look at the editions in the following section and show you everything you should know.
All versions of CoD Modern Warfare 2 at a glance
What editions are available? There are three editions that you can pre-order. These differ from each other. The following are available:
- Standard Edition – Only for PC
- Cross-Gen Bundle – For PlayStation and Xbox
- Vault Edition – For PlayStation, Xbox, and PC
Now let’s get into detail and show you what to expect in each edition.
Standard Edition
- Price – €69.99
- Platforms – PC only
- Bonuses
- Early access to the beta and campaign
Who is this edition worth it for? The edition is especially worthwhile for players who prefer the campaign. Pre-ordering this edition gives you not only early access to the multiplayer beta but also to the story. You can then play it on October 20 before all the other non-pre-order customers.
Cross-Gen Bundle
- Price – €79.99
- Platforms – PlayStation and Xbox only
- You can play on all generations
- Bonuses
- Early access to the beta and campaign
- Last Judgment bundle
- Khaled Al-Asad operator bundle
Who is this edition worth it for? The Cross-Gen Bundle is especially worthwhile for players who enjoy both the campaign and the multiplayer mode. With a pre-order, you even benefit from two additional operator bundles for the multiplayer.
So if you want to check out MW2 but want to first test the game thoroughly, this would be your version.
Vault Edition
- Price – €109.99 for consoles, €99.99 for PC
- Platforms – For PlayStation, Xbox, and PC
- Bonuses
- Early access to the beta and campaign
- Last Judgment bundle
- Khaled Al-Asad operator bundle
- Ghost legacy pack in MW/WZ
- Red Team 141 operator pack
- FJX Cinder weapon vault
- Battle Pass (1 season)
- 50 tier skips for the Battle Pass
Who is this edition worth it for? This bunker version is primarily worthwhile for players who play in multiplayer mode. Pre-order customers will thus be showered with a bunch of goodies for PvP. Skins and operator packs, as well as the first Battle Pass and even 50 tier skips if you do not manage to complete the Battle Pass.
If you are a fan of Modern Warfare 2 and want to benefit from all bonuses, the Vault Edition is the right choice for you.
That was all the important information about the editions available for purchase.
Keep this in mind: However, be aware that the bonuses of the pre-order editions may expire once the shooter officially releases.
If you want to play it safe and want to take everything with you, pre-ordering is advisable. Otherwise, you might regret it and miss out on the cool content that comes with pre-orders.
What do you think about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2? Are you hyped? Or would you prefer to wait and see what the community’s response will be after the beta and the official release? Let us know in the comments.
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