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Modern Warfare 2 (MW2)

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Warzone 2.0 will be available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. To find out Warzone 2.0's availability for platforms and what to expect during launch day, read on!

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Warzone 2.0 releases on November 16, 2022 at 10AM PST (Pacific Time). This game is free-to-play and can be downloaded from the online store of your respective gaming platforms.

Warzone 2.0 will also be available via Steam and Battle.Net. For a list of available platforms for Warzone 2.0, refer to the table below:

Platform Availability
Playstation 4 ✔️
Playstation 5 ✔️
Microsoft Windows ✔️
Xbox One ✔️
Xbox Series X & Series S ✔️
Nintendo Switch

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Unlike Modern Warfare 2, Warzone 2.0 will not be having an early access to the game since it is free-to-play. However, the game can be preloaded from your respective game stores on November 14, 2022 at 10AM PST (Pacific Time).

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Do You Need Modern Warfare 2 to Play Warzone 2.0?

Modern Warfare 2 Not Required to Play Warzone 2.0

Warzone 2.0- What to Expect
Activision has confirmed that Warzone 2.0 is a free-to-play standalone game that does not require players to purchase Modern Warfare 2 beforehand.

However, it is worth noting that Warzone 2.0's progression, weapons, and inventory systems will be tied to Modern Warfare 2. This gives MW2 players the upper hand in multiplayer given their familiarity with the content and systems that will be applied in Warzone 2.0.

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