Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is the latest installment in the long-running Call of Duty series. This FAQ list covers everything you need to know about the release date of the game, upcoming DLCs, expansions, and the new game-mode Raids, as well as various questions about early access and Warzone 2.

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We will keep this page updated with any new info that pops up ahead of the beginning of Season One and Warzone 2 in November 2022.

FAQ

Q: How Long Is The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign?

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It took our reviewer five hours to beat the campaign.

Q: is The Vault Edition Worth It?

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The Vault Edition is a digital-only pre-order version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, and the more expensive out of the two versions: Standard and Vault. What do you get inside the version of the game, and is it worth the extra money?

  • Get your hands on four unique operators to use in Multiplayer: Ghost, Soap, Farah, and Price
  • FJX Cinder Weapon Vault
  • Season One Battle Pass as well as 50 skips
  • Ghost Legacy Pack
  • Free Ghost Operator in COD: Mobile

Is this worth it? Out of that list, it's really the Weapon Vault that's got us excited. Weapon Vaults are new to Modern Warfare 2 and act a bit like Blueprints from previous CoD games - inasmuch as they provide cosmetic packages for your gun. Vaults are a total overhaul and the FJX Cinder looks pretty neat.

Getting the Battle Pass and skips also saves you a bit of cash when Season 1 starts in November. Pre-season runs from October 28 - November, so you won't see a return on this immediately.

Overall, grab this version of the game if you want to get those exclusive items, as we're not sure if they will be available in the game once it has launched.

Q: Warzone 2 Launch Date And Time

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Warzone 2 will launch as a standalone, free-to-play title 16 November, 2022. That's a couple of weeks after the full release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Warzone is free, but the Call of Duty base-game and Multiplayer is not free-to-play.

  • Warzone will feature a brand-new map
  • Gameplay improvements from Modern Warfare 2 will also feature in Warzone 2
  • All previous unlocks will be wiped - this is a fresh start to Call of Duty's battle royale add-on
  • Swimming has been added, alongside upgraded vehicles and performance
  • The game is available on old-gen and next-gen platforms, including PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC
  • The new Warzone map is called Al Mazrah, a key part of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 campaign

Q: When Will Hardcore Be Added?

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Hardcore and its related game modes, like Team Deathmatch, are currently not available in Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The game mode has been renamed to Tier 1, and will be added with the start of Season 1 on Wednesday, November 16th. The game modes available will be:

  • TDM
  • Domination
  • Kill Confirmed
  • Free For All
  • Headquarters
  • Hardpoint
  • Search & Destroy
  • 3rd Person Moshpit (TDM, Domination, Hardpoint)
  • Invasion
  • Ground War
  • Prisoner Rescue
  • Knock Out

Hardcore game modes reduce player's HP, reduce the TTK, and remove many of the HUD features.

Q: Will Leaderboards And Barracks Be Added To Multiplayer?

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At the moment, Leaderboards and Barracks are not available in Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer. There has been some backlash from the community about this. There is currently no word from the developer whether these will be added at a later date. When we have more information we will report back.

Q: How To Fix The Friend Request Locked Error

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At the moment, Call of Duty's multiplayer social aspects are still a bit buggy. If you have received the error message that your friend requests are locked, here's some quick fixes you can attempt to solve the issue.

  • Keep it simple and Restart Your Game
  • Accept a friend request, or get your friend to add you this if possible - this should open up the functionality for you
  • Try out the Call of Duty companion app on your phone or via the official Activision website

The most reliable fix is to:

  • Grab your Activision ID via the Settings menu, view your Activision account, and copy the number next to your name

There has been no news from the developer, but we do expect a patch to fix this in the coming months.

Q: How To Fix The Travis-Rilea Error Code

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Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer is still experiencing some problems, including the new Travis-Rilea connection error code. There has been no official word from the developer about a fix for this error, but here are a few things you can try to fix the problem:

  • Are the Modern Warfare 2 servers down? The game can experience problems during high traffic times, check the Activision status page.
  • Check your console or PC connection. On console, check that your NAT type is open - if it's not, restart your game or console.
  • This is a common error on Steam, so Restart your Steam, the game, and try again. This seems to be a common fix.
  • Alternatively, check your own internet connection