Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II

Activision

Available on

PS4 PS5

Released 28/10/2022

Where to buy Disc

PS Plus required for online play
In-game purchases optional
Supports up to 99 online players with PS Plus
Online play optional
1 - 2 players
Remote Play supported
PS5 Version
Vibration function and trigger effect supported (DualSense wireless controller)

What is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II?

Welcome to the new era of Call of Duty

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is the sequel to 2019’s blockbuster Modern Warfare. Featuring the return of the iconic, team leader Captain John Price, the fearless John "Soap" MacTavish, the seasoned Sergeant Kyle "Gaz” Garrick, and the lone wolf himself, fan favourite Simon “Ghost” Riley, witness what makes Task Force 141 (TF141) the legendary squad it is today.

Leverage new weapons, vehicles, and cutting-edge equipment to take on enemies. Gear up and take the fight offshore to siege enemies underwater, breach a highly fortified enemy base, infil along the canals and liberate much-needed allies at a black site hidden within the mountains.

Infinity Ward presents heart-pounding next-gen, state-of-the-art gameplay. Fight alongside friends in a truly immersive experience with stunningly realistic sound, lighting, and graphics that produce the most advanced Call of Duty in history.

Modern Warfare® II features a suite of gameplay and graphical innovations that elevate the franchise to new heights, including:

A rebuilt, advanced AI system
Enhanced rendering and photogrammetry technology
A new Gunsmith system allowing for more customisation than ever.
Trail blazing innovations to set the foundation for next-generation gameplay.

Stay Frosty.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II key features

Campaign

From small-scale, high-stakes infiltration tactical ops to highly classified missions, deploy alongside TF141 in a globe-trotting single-player campaign.

Multiplayer

Infinity Ward brings state-of-the-art gameplay, with all-new gun handling, a new Gunsmith and a suite of other gameplay and graphical innovations that elevate the franchise to new heights.

Special Ops

Experience an evolved, Special Ops game mode featuring tactical co-op gameplay.

Post-launch content

Expect a massive calendar of free content post-launch featuring evolving gameplay with new maps, modes, seasonal events, community celebrations and more.

Forge your path

What's new in Season 02?

Summon your inner warrior. Season 02 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II introduces players to four Multiplayer maps, seven new modes, including the debut of Ranked Play and a new episode of Raid later in the season.

And don't miss out on 'Path of the Ronin' - complete challenges based on the seven virtues of the Bushido Code and be rewarded with honour, prestige and the brand-new Crossbow Weapon.

Additional Multiplayer Maps: Keep a close eye on your foes in 'Dome', visit 'Valderas Museum', announce your enemies' departures in the airport themed Battle Map 'Al Malik International' and zoom in on the larger-sized 'Zaya Observatory' Battle Map.
New Raid Episode: Later in the season, the thrilling storyline continues with Raid Episode 2. Follow your favourite characters from Modern Warfare II’s story campaign, and work with your teammates to tackle platforming obstacles, hazardous traps and deadly enemies as you work your way up a missile silo.

New Weapons: Season 02 features an incredible array of Weapons with the powerful ISO Hemlock Assault Rifle, the hard hitting KV Broadside Shotgun and the up close and personal Dual Kodachis Melee Weapon, all available in the Battle Pass.
New Operator: Slice through the competition with the newest Operator, Daniel “Ronin” Shinoda. Unlock Ronin instantly by purchasing the Season 02 Battle Pass.

Season 02 Battle Pass System

Season 02’s Ronin-themed Battle Pass allows you to choose your own path of the warrior to navigate the newly updated Battle Pass System.

Whether you prioritize new weapons or consider yourself an Operator Skin completionist, you decide the path by spending Battle Tokens Tier Skips to unlock up to 100 Tiers of rewards across 20 Sectors.

The innovative Battle Pass system features an impressive arsenal:

New Operator and Operator Skins: Purchase the Battle Pass to instantly unlock Daniel "Ronin" Shinoda, the season's new Operator and slice through the ranks to unlock an additional Ronin Operator Skin and Marksman Rifle Weapon Blueprint in the Victory Sector after all 20 Sectors have been unlocked.
Call of Duty Points: Earn up to 1,400 Call of Duty Points and much more as you work your way through the map.

New Weapons: Strike fear in your enemies with weapons such as the powerful ISO Hemlock Assault Rifle, the rapid firing KV Broadside Shotgun or the up close and personal Dual Kodachis Melee Weapon, all available in the Battle Pass available on free Tiers.
Tier Skips: For 2,400 Call of Duty Points, unlock the Battle Pass Bundle and instantly gain 25 Battle Tokens Tier Skips.

How innovative PS5 features enhance Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Adaptive triggers

Experience the all-new weapon handling as adaptive triggers provide feedback in varying degrees of pressure. This weight creates a more accurate in-game experience no matter how you customise your weapon with the new Gunsmith system.

Haptic feedback

Whether you're being slung from side to side in the back of a Cargo Truck as you outrun enemy fire or handling your assault rifle, feel the impact of every move in your hands with the DualSense wireless controller's haptic feedback.

Tempest 3D AudioTech

Hear everything from enemy bullets flying past your ears in tense gunfight to the direction of approaching enemy footsteps. Feel like you’re right in the middle of the action with 3D audio.

*3D audio via built-in TV speakers or analogue/USB stereo headphones

Stunning visuals

From infiltrating an oil rig to walking through a strikingly life-like recreation of Amsterdam, experience breathtakingly detailed environments with incredible 4K HDR visuals.

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