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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a 2009 first-person shooter developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a 2009 first-person shooter developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. It is the sixth main installment in the Call of Duty series and a direct sequel to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. It was released worldwide on November 10, 2009, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Gameplay

Modern Warfare 2 is a first-person shooter with both single-player and multiplayer components. It builds on the style of its predecessor in the Modern Warfare subseries.

Release

The game was officially announced on February 11, 2009, and released worldwide on November 10, 2009. It launched for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Series context

The game is the direct sequel to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and is the sixth main entry in the broader Call of Duty series. It is separate from the later 2022 game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.

Key facts

  • The game is commonly referred to as MW2.
  • It is the sixth main game in the Call of Duty franchise.
  • It continues the story from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.
  • It was released on Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
  • The title is distinct from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, a separate 2022 game.
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Canadian context

The game was widely released in Canada alongside other major international markets, and it remains a well-known title among Canadian console and PC players.

Frequently asked questions

What is MW2?
MW2 commonly refers to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, a 2009 first-person shooter developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision.
When was Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 released?
It was released worldwide on November 10, 2009.
What platforms was it released on?
It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Is MW2 the same as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022)?
No. MW2 usually refers to the 2009 game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, while Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is a separate 2022 release.
Who developed Modern Warfare 2?
Infinity Ward developed the game.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_of_Duty:_Modern_Warfare_2
    Supports: Developer, publisher, series position, genre, platforms, and 2009 release date.
  2. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_of_Duty:_Modern_Warfare_2
    Supports: Basic description, platforms, and release date.
  3. Call of Duty Wiki — https://callofduty.fandom.com/wiki/Call_of_Duty:_Modern_Warfare_2
    Supports: Announcement date, release date, and direct sequel relationship.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_of_Duty:_Modern_Warfare_II_(2022_video_game)
    Supports: Distinction between the 2009 game and the separate 2022 title.