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Modern Warfare 2 - How to Preload

Pre-ordering the game will allow players to preload Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (MW2) before launch day. Read on to learn how to preload MW2 for the Playstation, Xbox, and PC, as well as how to access the game early!

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Modern Warfare 2 Preloading Schedule

Pre-Load and Launch Details

Global Launch Schedule
Global Release Sched
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Players will be able to pre-load and play the game's campaign early access, as well as the full game release 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
Full Game
(Pre-Load)		 10/20
Begins 4AM PT*		 10/19
10AM PT		 10/26
10AM PT		 10/26
10AM PT
Full Game
(Launch)		 10/27
4AM - 9PM PT*		 10/27
4AM - 9PM PT*		 10/27
9PM PT		 10/27
9PM PT

✱ These dates will have a gradual regional rollout

Release Date and Time Countdown: When Will Modern Warfare 2 Come Out?

How to Preload Modern Warfare 2

Pre-Order any Digital Version of MW2 for Playstation & Xbox

Modern Warfare 2 - How to Preload

The storefronts of both the Playstation and Xbox versions of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (MW2) state that pre-ordering any digital version will allow you to preload the game before launch. Make sure to grab a copy of the Cross-Gen or Vault edition to get the opportunity to preload the game before October 27.

How to Pre-Order & All Pre-Order Bonuses

Pre-Load on Platform Stores

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Head to the official online stores/launchers of your preferred platform. PlayStation users will be able to pre-load MW2 on the PlayStation Store, Xbox users can pre-load on the Microsoft Store on their Xboxes, and PC users can pre-load on either the Battle.net launcher or the Steam launcher.

For exact pre-loading dates, refer to the pre-loading schedule above.

Pre-Purchase any Edition of MW2 to Access the Campaign Early

Modern Warfare 2 - Campaign Early Access
For players who want to immediately jump into multiplayer and lessen the update file size on October 27, 2022, you can pre-order any edition of the game to get access to the campaign early on October 20, 2022.

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