Summary
Modern Warefare II
In summary, Infinity Ward’s sequel to the highly successful MW19 reboot appears to be upping the ante across the board, as seen in its global reveal trailer. Task Force 141 takes the spotlight this time around, with a new worldwide conflict looming on the horizon in the single-player campaign, promising a blend of action-packed sequences and immersive stealth missions.
Activision is shaking things up by launching the game on Steam alongside Battle.net for PC, but with a new $70 price tag across all platforms. The trailer sets the tone early on with classic CoD moments, like dangling from a helicopter into oncoming traffic and escaping a fiery truck. Modern Warfare II aims to deliver a gripping campaign similar to its predecessor while introducing revamped features like the Gunsmith system, improved weapon handling, advanced AI, and new gameplay mechanics.
One notable addition is the emphasis on water tech, which promises to enhance both campaign and multiplayer experiences by simulating bullet speeds and introducing water-interacting equipment and killstreaks. Unlike previous titles, underwater levels will offer more depth and complexity.
For PC players, the return of CoD to Steam after a five-year absence is a significant development. However, the game comes with a higher price tag, marking the franchise’s first standard edition priced at $70, alongside a $100 Vault Edition. Console players will also need to shell out $70 for the cross-gen bundle.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is set to launch on October 28, 2022, on PC and consoles, with the new Warzone 2.0 experience slated to arrive later in the year, featuring a revamped play space and sandbox mode.