Updates
08/06/10
PS3 version - CTF playlist returns and Hardcore Moshpit has been added, which has all modes in Hardcore. Info here: http://twitter.com/fourzerotwo/status/20489976613
08/04/10
360 version - Single player demo releases with Cliffhanger level.
08/03/10
PS3 version - Single player demo releases with Cliffhanger level.
07/30/10
360 version - CTF playlist returns and Hardcore Moshpit has been added, which has all modes in Hardcore. This playlist update will hit PS3 and PC versions in a week or so. Info here: http://fourzerotwo.com/post/881317346/mw2ctfhcmoshpit
07/26/10
PC version - Resurgence Package added to all playlists: http://twitter.com/fourzerotwo/status/19607914360
07/13/10
PS3 version - Resurgence Package added to all playlists: http://twitter.com/fourzerotwo/status/18453455966
07/06/10
PC and PS3 versions - Resurgence Package released worldwide on PC and in NA for PS3. Double XP has been turned on. New playlist update includes Resurgence playlist and Barebones Pro playlists. Info here: http://fourzerotwo.com/post/778675002/the-resurgence-package-dlc-for-modern-warfare-2-is
06/21/10
360 version - Two new playlists were added. Barebones Pro and Objective Barebones Pro, in which killstreaks are disabled. PC and PS3 will receive this update on July 6th along with Resurgence Package. Details here: http://fourzerotwo.com/post/723560718/barebonespro
06/11/10
PC and PS3 version - Resurgence Package has been confirmed for July 6 for PS3 (NA) and PC (worldwide). EU PSN is July 7th. http://twitter.com/fourzerotwo/status/15941272375
06/04/10
360 version - Resurgence Package maps added to all playlists.
06/03/10
360 version - Release of Resurgence Package.
06/02/10
PC version - Stimulus Package maps added to all playlists.
06/01/10
360 version - Double XP remains ongoing as of this day to celebrate Resurgence Package release on Thursday, June 3rd.
05/28/10
All versions - Memorial Day Double XP weekend. Also, some playlist updates went live that fixes some exploits. Details here: http://www.infinityward.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=332994
05/13/10
Resurgence Package map pack announced for June 3rd for Xbox 360. Pricing and what it includes has not been announced. UPDATE: On a Major Nelson radio podcast, Robert Bowling (Fourzerotwo) has confirmed Resurgence Package will cost 1200 MS points ($14.99) and include 3 new maps and 2 returning CoD4 maps, similar to Stimulus Package. Those maps are Carnival, Trailer Park, and Fuel being the new maps, while Vacant and Strike are returning CoD4 maps. In addition, two double XP weekends will happen on May 28th and June 4th.
05/10/10
PS3 and Xbox 360 versions - Playlist update that adds Search and Destroy in 1st Person Team Tactical playlist UPDATE: As of 05/11/10, this playlist update was also released on PC version.
05/07/10
PS3 version - Stimulus Package maps added to all playlists
05/04/10
PS3 and PC version - Stimulus Package released on both platforms, worldwide for PC and in NA for PS3. Worldwide PS3 owners will get Stimulus Package on May 5th. There is also Double XP week and patches that will follow, similar to Xbox 360 version. Double XP lasts until May 10th. PS3 patch 1.10 notes can be seeing here: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010...s-psn-tomorrow/comment-page-3/#comment-395393
04/08/10
It was announced that the Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package DLC will hit PS3 in North America on May 4th, everywhere else May 5th. PC gets it worldwide on May 4th.
04/05/10
360 version - Playlist update with First Person Team Tactical returning and Third Person Cage Match being removed.
03/31/10
360 version - Stimulus Package maps and double XP were added to all playlists.
03/30/10
360 version - Release of Stimulus Package DLC. Will also see new playlist updates, double XP, and a title update. More info here: http://www.infinityward.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=302450
03/22/10
360 update - Playlist update to fix "super-speed" games. More info here: http://www.infinityward.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=298416
03/19/10
Double XP Weekend confirmed for April 2nd to 5th for Xbox Live only.
03/14/10
Robert Bowling (Fourzerotwo) confirmed on Major Nelson Radio #353 that Stimulus Package is coming March 30, 2010 first on Xbox Live for 1200 MS points. Also confirmed a playlist update that adds new map rotation for Hardcore HQ and said Hardcore Mosh Pit will be added. List of maps can be found here: http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/offers/0ccf0001-0000-4000-8000-000041560817?cid=SLink
03/09/10
First map pack teaser site opens: http://www.mapathy.com/
02/16/10
PS3 patch 1.09 - "Permanent" fix to infinite CP glitch. Patch notes here: http://www.infinityward.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=260502
02/12/10
360 patch 4 - Patch notes here: http://www.infinityward.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=260502&p=3829920#p3829920
01/29/10
PS3 patch 1.08 - Patch notes here: http://www.infinityward.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=260502 (NOTE: alternate infinite CP glitch was discovered and is pending another patch)
01/22/10
PC version - A Steam update was released that should fix a crash based on hosting and matchmaking. http://store.steampowered.com/news/3363/
01/18/10
PC patch 4 - Patch notes here: http://store.steampowered.com/news/3338/
01/13/10
PC patch 3 - Patch notes here: http://store.steampowered.com/news/3331/ (EDIT: There was a patch list here, but was removed for unknown reasons. My guess is that patch 4 made this patch obsolete.)
01/10/10
All versions - Playlist update to fix "ice skate"/speed hack matches. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=19229403&postcount=21820
01/05/10
PS3 and 360 - Playlist update to fix Chopper Gunner ammo hack. http://www.infinityward.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=240660
12/23/09
360 patch 3 - Rebalanced Akimbo Model 1887 shotguns, fixed prestige hack, fix for Private "Public" match glitch, and fix for infinite ammo glitch. http://www.infinityward.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=219166
12/18/09
PS3 patch 1.07 and PC patch 3 - Rebalanced Akimbo Model 1887 shotguns, fixed prestige hack, fix for Private "Public" match glitch, and fix for infinite ammo. Fixed texture hacks for PC version. http://www.infinityward.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=219166
12/11/09
360 patch 2 - Fix for several glitches (Javelin glitch, Infinite Care Package glitch, etc.)
12/08/08
PS3 patch 1.06 - Fix for several glitches (Javelin glitch, Infinite Care Package glitch, Afghan rock glitch)
12/04/09
PS3 patch 1.05 - Matchmaking improvements
12/02/09
PC patch 2 - ???
11/25/09
Hardcore Headquarters Pro playlist added. New maps added in FFA rotation.
11/16/09
PS3 patch 1.04 - "Network functionality related to friend invites; if you weren't having problems then you won't see a change."
11/13/09
New playlists added for all platforms. Mosh Pit, Team Deathmatch Express, and Third Person Team Tactical
PC patch 1 - Improved IWNet Matchmaking: http://store.steampowered.com/news/3114/
11/12/09
PS3 patch 1.03 - "...has the fix that makes our PSN presence updates (used for friend invites and status) less frequent so that we aren't clobbering all of PSN with them. Invites should work much better now."
11/11/09
PS3 patch 1.02 - Fixed trophies
11/10/09
PS3 patch 1.01 - Day one patch that apparently broke trophies
360 patch 1 - ???
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Game Information
Developer | Infinity Ward
Publisher | Activision
Platforms | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows PC
Genre | First Person Shooter
Release Dates | NA: November 10, 2009 for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. November 13, 2009 on Steam.
MSRP | $59.99 Standard Edition (Xbox 360, PS3, PC). $79.99 Hardened Edition (Xbox 360, PS3). $149.99 Prestige Edition (Xbox 360, PS3) £119.99 Veteran Edition (Xbox 360, PS3)
PC Mininum System Requirements
OS: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 (Windows 95/98/ME/2000 are unsupported)
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor or better supported
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6600GT or better or ATI Radeon 1600XT or better
DirectX: Microsoft DirectX(R) 9.0c
Hard Drive: 12GB of free hard drive space
Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Internet: Broadband connection required for Multiplayer Connectivity. Internet Connection required for activation
Box Art and SKUs
Standard Edition
Hardened Edition
Contents:
- Steelbook Case
- Art Book
- Voucher to download Call of Duty Classic for XBLA/PSN
Prestige Edition
Contents:
- Same contents as Hardened Edition
- MW2 branded Night Vision Goggles
- Stand shaped like Soap's head to display goggles
Veteran Edition (UK retailer GAME Exclusive)
Contents:
- Same contents as Hardened Edition
- Captain Soap MacTavish statue designed by Kotobukiya, Japans top collector toy company
Xbox 360 250GB MW2 Bundle
Contents:
- MW2 branded Xbox 360 console
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Standard Edition game
- 250GB HDD
- Two black wireless controllers
Madcatz MW2 accessories
Way too many to list, so check the website for the specific accessories and video introducing them. There are accessories for the 360, PS3, and PC versions.
Official Site
Video
Platform Specifics
Xbox 360 Multiplayer has a similar setup to CoD4. Party system with up to 18 players, matchmaking based on TrueSkill ranking, voice chat, etc. Xbox Live will take care of everything in terms of invites, muting, etc.
- The 360 will receive the first two map packs, which are timed exclusives.
Xbox 360 Achievement List
PlayStation 3 Also similar setup to CoD4 on PS3. Party system with up to 18 players, matchmaking based on IWs own ranking setup, voice chat, etc. Inviting players now opens up your XMB friends list, unlike CoD4 which only showed who was online in-game.
PS3 Trophy List
Windows PC IW has ditched server browsing, dedicated server support, and mod support seen in all the past CoD titles. It will be replaced by IWs own system named IWNET which will bring matchmaking, party system, and private match setup from the console versions to the PC side. The PC version will have full support for SteamWorks, which includes things like VAC for anti-cheat support, automatic patching and updating, Steam achievements, Steam Cloud, etc. The retail version will be tied to your Steam account.
Steam Achievement List
Media
Screenshots
Videos
First Teaser Trailer
Youtube version
Reveal Trailer
Youtube Version
E3 Press Conference Gameplay Trailer (CAM)
Alternate E3 Youtube Version
First Multiplayer Trailer: AC130
Youtube Version
Multiplayer Trailer: Flag Runner
Youtube Version
Campaign Infamy Trailer *Contains Spoilers*
Youtube Version
Launch Trailer
Youtube Version
Prestige Edition Unboxing
Fight Against Grenade Spam PSA
Reviews
PlanetXbox360
Gametrailers - 9.5
Eurogamer - 9/10
Edge - 9/10
IGN - 9.5
Giant Bomb - 5/5
1UP - A
Gamespy - 5/5
Gamepro - 5/5
Game Informer - 9.75/10
Gamespot - 9/10
Boomtown - 8/10
Many thanks to Ogs for the banner.
Many thanks to Stoney Mason for compiling info in Multiplayer Footage thread.
