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Is Call of Duty® Modern Warfare® II worth playing?

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Q.Is Call of Duty® Modern Warfare® II worth playing?

A.Yes—Modern Warfare II (2022) remains worth playing today for its refined gunplay, solid campaign, and ongoing seasonal content, though multiplayer depth and map variety have sparked mixed opinions.

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Yes—Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022) is worth playing today, especially if you value tight gunplay, a campaign that taps into the series’ legacy while staying contemporary, and a multiplayer/Warzone ecosystem that keeps evolving. Critics praised the campaign’s pace and mission variety, though some reviews felt the multiplayer depth could be leaner. The title also proved commercially dominant on release and continued to drive engagement, underscoring its broad appeal. GameSpot campaign review Activision investor release Metacritic reviews Crossplay and cross-progression.

MWII’s ongoing support helps it stay relevant years after launch. Season 5 brought new maps like Punta Mar and Strike at launch, mid-season content, and a host of modes, while Season 5 Reloaded added balance changes and new social features to improve matchmaking and squad formation. These updates, plus patch notes detailing bug fixes and balance, keep the game fresh for returning players. Season Fifth content drop Season 05 Reloaded patch notes.

On the tech and platform side, MWII (alongside Modern Warfare III) has moved toward standalone downloads on major platforms, decoupled from the old HQ launcher, which improves accessibility and reduces friction for new players while preserving cross-progression for those who stay within the Activision account ecosystem. This shift helps sustain a broader player base into 2025. Windows Central report Crossplay/cross-progression.

More questions about Call of Duty®

Q.What are the key features of Call of Duty® Black Ops III?

A.Black Ops III blends a near-future, four-player campaign with a momentum-based multiplayer and a revived Zombies experience, plus extensive post-launch content and customization options.

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Q.Is Call of Duty® WWII historically accurate?

A.Call of Duty: WWII is not a strict history lesson; it blends real World War II settings and events with cinematic storytelling and notable design choices that depart from strict accuracy.

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Q.What's the difference between Call of Duty® Warzone and Call of Duty® WarzoneTM?

A.There’s no gameplay difference between Call of Duty® Warzone and Call of Duty® Warzone™; the latter is just the trademarked branding used in official materials. Both refer to the same free-to-play Battle Royale arena, with the ™ symbol appearing on brand-approved pages.

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Q.What was the original Call of Duty® Black Ops like?

A.The original Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010) is famous for its Cold War–era campaign starring Alex Mason, plus the launch of Zombies and COD Points-enabled multiplayer, shaping the series for years to come.

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Q.Tell me about the very first Call of Duty® (2003).

A.The very first Call of Duty (2003) was Infinity Ward’s World War II first-person shooter that launched the franchise on October 29, 2003 for PC, introducing squad-based AI and three campaigns across American, British, and Soviet theaters. It set a new standard for WWII shooters and laid the groundwork for the series’ multiplayer and expansion history.

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