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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 launches on October 28, rebooting the title in 2022 and reuniting players with iconic characters from the Task Force 141 series. Here’s everything you need to know to get to grips with the game before launch.
Modern Warfare 2 MP Beta Platforms and Dates
Activision has announced that the Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer beta will be open to everyone, regardless of platform or whether you’ve pre-ordered the game. However, PlayStation users will get access to the beta first, and those who pre-order the game will also get early access.
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The beta starts on September 16 with the early access period for pre-orderers, before being open to all PlayStation members from September 18-20. Xbox and PC players can participate in the second weekend, starting on September 22 for those who have pre-ordered. Finally, the Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer beta will be open to all players during the final weekend of September 24-26.
- PlayStation Early Access: September 16 and 17
- All access to PlayStation: from September 18 to 20
- Pre-sale access on all platforms: September 22 and 23
- Open Beta for Everyone: September 24-26
If you’re on Xbox, PlayStation, or PC, just search for the beta in your platform’s store and download it. The beta will be completely free. Notably, Call of Duty PC players will still be able to play on the usual Battle.net launcher, but Modern Warfare 2 will now also give the option to play on Steam.
What is included in the beta version of MP
Activision is slowly revealing the selection of multiplayer maps that will be available for the beta. So far, Farm 18 and Marina Bay Grand Prix have been announced. You can see a first look at the Marina Bay Grand Prix map here, and Infinity Ward has provided a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Farm 18.
As previously announced by Infinity Ward, all Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer maps have been designed for traditional 6v6 matches.
Early access campaign for pre-orders
Additionally, players can also get early access to the Modern Warfare 2 campaign as a pre-order bonus. Activision has announced that everyone who pre-orders Modern Warfare 2 digitally will get first access to the game’s campaign “up to” a week early, starting on October 20.
Be sure to read our breakdown of everything we know about Modern Warfare 2. Warzone is also getting a sequel this year, and here we highlight all the details and rumors surrounding Warzone 2. More information for both games should be coming when Activision of Duty releases. next call Next event on September 15.
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