Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

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The newest installment in the critically-acclaimed series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, brings a new storyline while maintaining the nostalgic value with its incorporation of Taskforce 141 alongside certain other characters. Fan-favorite characters such as Captain Price, Soap, Gaz, and Ghost make a return and this time around, they have to deal with Hassan Zyani, a major terrorist working for the Iranian Quds Force. Moreover, the Mexican Special Forces unit Los Vaqueros will also be aiding Task Force 141 in their hunt.

Plot and location

Although released with the same name, the 2022 Modern Warfare II is not a remake of the 2009 classic but rather a continuation of the 2019 Modern Warfare. The plot follows the multinational spec ops unit Task Force 141 as they gain support from various allies such as the CIA and Russian militias in their hunt for an extremely dangerous terrorist known as major Hassan Zyani.

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The game takes place in a variety of settings including the US-Mexico border, Mexico Gulf, Chicago, and the fictional city of Las Almas. Some real-life events, such as the assassination of a top-ranked Iranian general, are also referenced in the game.

Gameplay

The overall gameplay has been improved in Modern Warfare II with the inclusion of swimming mechanics, better water physics, and certain other advanced AI systems both in the campaign as well in co-op. Newer movement tactics such as mantle, ledge-hanging and diving have been included in the game. Better vehicular control has been added with things like leaning out of windows, hijacking, and mantling. Overall, the game has seen some commendable improvements with regard to gameplay.

Visuals and other features

Visually, the game is very appealing and has a ton of new game modes. The multiplayer features Knockout mode, in which opposing teams will battle to get hold of a package with limited tries. The Prisoner Rescue mode demands a team to retrieve a hostage that has been captured by the opposing team. Moreover, the Special Ops co-op mode is also set to return comprising of two-player missions along with three-player Raids also to be released later.

The basic campaign features captivating environments and excellent graphics. With new and improved mechanics, the game seems to get all the more alluring.

Release Date

Oct 27, 2022

Metacritic Score

77

Rating

Achievements Count

67

DLCs

2

Games in Series

28

ESRB

MATURE: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs

System Requirements

  • CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K / Core i7-4770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400
  • RAM: 12 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580
  • HDD: 125 GB

Interesting Facts

  • The game has been referred to as ‘greatest hits list for the series’ by popular gaming platform GameSpot, which has praised the amount of freedom the game provides in its missions.
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022) is by far, the fastest-selling Call of Duty of all time with a record revenue of $1 Billion in the first 10 days of its release.
  • General Shepherd has been portrayed by American actor Glenn Morshower, who has also played a military role in the Transformers film series as well.
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II was first announced in February 2022, but the official logo was revealed on April 28th, 2022 with the global release trailer being revealed about 2 months later.
  • The game shares cross-progression with other COD titles such as Warzone 2.0 and Warzone Mobile, which means you can share Battle Pass progression as well as any skins or collectibles you unlock along the way.
  • Infinity Ward revealed the game’s Multiplayer alongside Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 at the Call of Duty NEXT conference held on September 15, 2022.
  • Finger Guns referred to the game as a ‘real return to form for Call of Duty’, deeply praising the multiplayer mode as well as the campaign. They even said that it could prove to live up to the legacy of the original 2009 Call of Duty.

Mod Support

Yes

Cheats support

Yes

Microtransactions

Yes

Contains Game/Battle Pass

Yes

LGBTQ Inclusive

Yes

Cross-Play

Yes

Number of maps

13

Third/First Person

First Person

Platforms

PC PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series S Xbox Series X

Genres

ActionFirst-person shooterModern

Game Engine

IW 9.0

Protagonist sex

Male

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