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Modern Warfare 2 - Early Access

Pre-order the game before October 27 and get early access to the Story Campaign of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on October 20. Read on to learn how to get early access to the campaign as well as a countdown to the campaign release time.

MW2 Campaign Release Date and Time

Releases in Early Access on October 20

Modern Warfare 2 - Campaign Early Access

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The game is live!

The Campaign of Modern Warfare 2 is now live for people who pre-ordered the game. Play a week early or wait until October 27, 9 PM PT. (launch day) to experience the story of the brand new Task Force 141, as well as experience new and exciting multiplayer features.

Pre-Load and Launch Schedule

Players will be able to pre-load and play the campaign early access on the following dates.

PS Xbox Battle.net Steam
Campaign Early Access
(Pre-Load)
10/19
10AM PT
10/19
10AM PT
10/19
10AM PT
10/19
10AM PT
Campaign Early Access
(Go-Live)
10/20
10AM PT
10/20
10AM PT
10/20
10AM PT
10/20
10AM PT

How to Preload

How to Get Campaign Early Access

Pre-Order the Game Before October 27

Modern Warfare 2 - Campaign Early Access
To get campaign early access, pre-order any digital edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. You can do this at any time before October 27 in order to play the campaign before everybody else. As of writing, pre-orders for MW2 are now available!

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