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The full release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is right around the corner, and now Activision has now detailed everything players can expect from the game’s multiplayer suite come launch day.
Currently, players who pre-order Modern Warfare II can get early access to the game’s single-player campaign. Multiplayer will arrive for all players on October 28, though those wanting to experience Warzone 2.0 will have to wait a bit longer, as the free-to-play battle royale isn’t arriving until November 16. Below is everything coming as part of Modern Warfare II’s multiplayer launch.
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Game Modes
Modes in Modern Warfare II are broken down into two categories: Core Map modes and Battle Map modes. Core Map modes are smaller, 6v6 combat zones players familiar with the series are no doubt accustomed to. Battle Map modes, however, are built for 32v32 game types and include vehicles.
Core Map Modes
Free-for-AllTeam DeathmatchDominationHardpointHeadquartersControlPrisoner RescueSearch & Destroy
Battle Map Modes
Ground WarGround War Invasion
Playlists
FeaturedQuick PlayTier 1 (Formerly known as Hardcore)Third-Person Mode
Maps
Activision has not officially revealed the number or names of the maps that will be included at launch, but its recent blog post does clarify that maps will come in three different flavors. There will be maps based on the Middle-Eastern themed Al Mazrah region (which also serves as the main map for Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0), the Central America region of Las Almas (which is featured prominently in the Modern Warfare II campaign), and maps that take place in the “rest of the world,” as Activision Blizzard puts it.
Perks
Perks work a little differently in Modern Warfare II than in previous titles, with players starting each match with two base perks before unlocking two additional perks (a bonus perk and an ultimate perk) over the course of the match. Here is the list of perks to choose from at launch.
Base Perks
OverkillDouble TimeBattle HardenedScavengerBomb SquadTrackerStrong ArmExtra Tactical
Bonus Perks
ResupplySpotterCold-BloodedFast HandsHardlineFocus
Ultimate Perks
High AlertGhostQuick FixOverclockSurvivorBird’s Eye
Field Upgrades
As seen in more recent Call of Duty entries, Field Upgrades are back once more, allowing players to activate various gadgets or tools over the course of a match that recharge over time.
Tactical CameraInflatable DecoyDDoSDeployable CoverTrophy SystemDead SilenceMunitions BoxLoadout DropPortable RadarTactical InsertionBattle RageRecon DroneSmoke AirdropSuppression MineAnti-Armor Rounds
Killstreaks
In addition to perks and field upgrades, players will select three killstreaks. Players will be able to choose between having killstreaks activate based on score or eliminations, but being killed will reset progress towards a killstreak/scorestreak back to zero.
4 Kills/ 500 Score
UAVBomb Drone
5 Kills/ 625 Score
Counter UAVCluster MineCare Package
6 Kills/ 750 Score
Precision AirstrikeCruise MissileMortar Strike
7 Kills/ 875 Score
Sentry GunSAE
8 Kills/ 1,000 Score
VTOL JetOverwatch HeloWhellson-HS
10 Kills/ 1,250 Score
Stealth BomberChopper GunnerEmergency Airdrop
12 Kills/ 1,500 Score
GunshipAdvanced UAV
15 Kills/ 1,875 Score
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