2022 is when the next CoD is supposed to be released. Thanks to some leaks we already know a lot about setting, gameplay and more.
A new Call of Duty every year – it seems as if Activision will remain true to this motto in 2022. True, the next part of the shooter series has not yet been officially announced. But thanks to credible leaks, we already know some details about Modern Warfare 2 – which is also spelled Modern Warfare II and is not to be confused with the original MW2.
In this overview we collect all the info on release, gameplay, weapons and so on. We will update the article regularly as soon as news become known. Please keep in mind that there are no official announcements about CoD 2022 yet and consider all leaks with appropriate caution.
What do leaks reveal about CoD Modern Warfare 2 (2022)?
What is the setting of CoD 2022?
According to insiders like Tom Henderson, it will be Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, i.e. a modern scenario. Specifically, it is supposed to be about the drug war of Colombian cartels, Task Force 141 is supposed to return.
This time it is said to be the turn of the development studio Infinity Ward again, which is traditionally responsible for the MW series, most recently Modern Warfare (2019) was released by them. As usual, Activision will act as publisher.
Is there a campaign in Modern Warfare 2?
Yes, there is said to be a classic solo campaign again, with familiar faces appearing. New is allegedly a morality system with decisions, as the website (videogameschronicle.com) wants to have verified: It is supposed to work similarly to Red Dead Redemption 2 and have a great influence on the course of the campaign.
Allegedly, the dark story is inspired by films like (Sicario) and (No Country for Old Men) – and also shows a corresponding degree of violence. Even the predecessor Modern Warfare (2019) relied on some brutal shock moments:
What is known about the multiplayer?
According to the Twitter account RalphsValve, which claims to have insider information, there will be a completely new mode that is reminiscent of Hazard Zone from Battlefield 2042 and Escape From Tarkov. The focus is said to be on realistic gameplay, you collect loot and then head to an extraction point.
Infinity Ward’s rumoured 2022 title, ‘Modern Warfare II’, Third Mode: Premise, Gameplay, Gunsmith, Economy and more; pic.twitter.com/bEegAh0iyI
– Ralph (@RalphsValve) November 8, 2021
Your movement speed is said to be slower, there is also talk of a marketplace and a points-based weaponsmith, where you have to earn essays first. In this mode, 25 to 30 players will compete per round, in solos, duos, trios and quads. It will exist independently of the normal multiplayer and Warzone.
What does Modern Warfare 2 do with Warzone?
According to Videogameschronicles, a new map for the Battle Royale will be released again in 2022, composed of well-known multiplayer maps from the first Modern Warfare 2. For example Favela, Quarry and Terminal. It is not known whether this map will then replace Caldera or whether the two will exist in parallel.
For which platforms will Modern Warfare 2 be released?
Officially, nothing is known about this yet either. However, a release for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X can be safely assumed. It will then be exciting to see whether the LastGen consoles are still strong enough to run MW2 on them. It could become the first CurrentGen-only title – we’ll keep you posted!
When will Modern Warfare 2 be released?
Not even an official announcement of CoD 2022 yet, so of course no release date yet. We can probably expect the release again in November. The reveal should be a few weeks or months before that. Allegedly, the development is currently progressing well and is even ahead of schedule.
