What changed in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 (2009) in 2022

Danish Elite Special Forces member Klaus Fisker is added as a new operator, featuring a Christmas hat and scarf.

The Shipment map is decorated for Christmas for a two-week period, featuring festive decorations and snowmen.

The Klaus bundle includes the operator, Naughty M13B assault rifle, Nice Victus XMR sniper rifle blueprints, and a suplex finishing move.

A Naughty List playlist featuring a festive version of Shipment will run from December 21 to January 4.

A new version of the classic Shipment map is now available for Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer.

Reduced the number of stronghold AI and doubled the time between waves of enemies.

A new biological laboratory building that players can access by finding keys on the Al-Mazrah map.

Players can now ask enemy players for help and join their team if they do.

A new mode that resembles Rocket League gameplay within Call of Duty.

Mini Royale mode returns, featuring 75 players on a smaller section of the map.

A feature allowing players to form in-game communities based on similar interests.

Two new operators and a new assault rifle introduced in the update.

A new mode where two teams of three play football on ATVs with special abilities.

Fixed various issues resulting in incorrect controller input while navigating menus.

Fixed various incorrect texts in the in-game interface.

Removed damage multiplier against armored opponents.

Fixed an issue causing the incorrect Operator icon to appear while navigating to select a custom skin for Kleo.

Fixed an issue that caused the Spotter Scope to continuously highlight enemy positions.

Fixed an issue causing Overkill to allow players to equip the same Weapon as both a Primary and a Secondary.

Fixed an issue that was preventing the correct number of Battle Pass Tokens from appearing on the Battle Pass Menu.

Fixed an issue causing Operator model hands to appear invisible while ledge hanging.

Fixed an issue that prevented some players from launching the game due to GPU compatibility.

Added controller bumper navigation to jump between categories and a toggle option to show/hide locked camos.

Fixed an issue that caused players looking down to appear erratic to others.

Addressed a dev error in private matches, and will continue to improve stability.

Fixed an issue causing Platinum Camo unlock requirements to display incorrectly after having unlocked it.

Fixed an issue with audio occlusion and directional audio.

Fixed an issue causing players to get kicked back to the main menu when navigating to select the PDSW 528 Armory while customizing a Loadout.

Fixed an issue causing the incorrect Weapon to appear in the player Showcase.

Increased audio notification for when The Jailer enters the Gulag.

Fixed various audio related issues causing players to hear notifications at times when they should not.

Fixed an issue causing progression for the 'Dragon in Downtown' Calling Card to not track.

Fixed an issue causing an incorrect progression requirement to appear in the Prestige menu.

Fixed an issue on PlayStation that caused the PlayStation Store icon to remain stuck on screen after experiencing a network error.

Fixed collision issues with various elements across the game that allowed players to exploit/peek/shoot through them.

Fixed various issues causing the camera to shake while spectating another player.

Fixed an issue causing some unlocks in the Gunsmith to not track Weapon progression.

Fixed an issue that was causing Focused Mode to crash the client while the Display Mode was set to Windowed.

Fixed an issue causing the Season Countdown Timer on the Battle Pass Menu to not indicate the correct amount of time remaining.

Improved readability and speed.

Faster ADS speed and improved flinch effects.

Tracks core multiplayer stats.

Rate of fire increased, tighter hip spread, faster recoil recentering, and better shot grouping.

Now shows challenges required to unlock each card.

ADS speed decreased and hip fire spread increased.

Made flinching more consistent.

A new battle pass allows players to choose their unlocks from a multi-sector map instead of a linear structure.

The new battle pass is map-based, allowing players to unlock items at their own pace through themed sectors.

DMZ mode is an open-world, narrative-focused multiplayer experience with faction-based missions.

Introduction of four new weapons: Victus XMR Sniper Rifle and BAS-P SMG (free), Chimera and M13B Assault Rifles (store bundle or unlock challenge).

All owners of the Vault Edition will receive 10 hours of double XP and 10 hours of double weapon XP tokens due to confusion over the initial offer.

PlayStation Plus members receive a free bundle each season, including unique operator skins, weapon blueprints, charms, and other cosmetics.

PlayStation will have a 24-hour double XP event every month.

Purchasing any battle pass bundle grants five extra tier skips, applicable for future seasons as well.

PlayStation players receive two extra loadout slots permanently available once they've unlocked the ability to create a loadout.

Players on PlayStation earn 25% more weapon XP when playing in a party, even with non-PlayStation players.

Tweaks have been made to make lobby disbandment between matches less common.

The user interface has been improved for better navigation and easier access/customization of loadouts.

Aiming down sights in third-person mode will no longer switch to first-person; it will simply zoom in the screen.

Diamond icons have been added above enemy heads to improve visibility and distinguish them from friendlies.

The activation sound of the Dead Silence field upgrade now has a drastically shorter range.

Movement mechanics such as sliding, ledge hanging, and diving have been further refined, and certain movement exploits have been removed.

The range at which enemy footsteps can be heard has been reduced, requiring enemies to be closer for their footsteps to be audible.

Players who have previously verified their account in Warzone will not need to provide additional information.

Only PC players must register a text-enabled mobile phone number to play Modern Warfare II.

Players can unlock four operators and multiple calling cards by completing campaign missions.

Players can earn 17 unlocks for finishing the campaign, including operators, calling cards, and XP tokens.

More than 20,000 accounts were banned during the game's open beta to combat cheating.

Final unlock for completing the campaign is Captain Price's signature M4 with four attachments.

Players will receive various double XP and double weapon XP tokens as campaign rewards.

Players must connect a phone number to their Battle.net account to play Modern Warfare 2.

Tweaks to enemy visibility to enhance visual tracking without relying solely on nameplates.

Adjustments to the volume of footsteps for both friendly and enemy audio.

Refinement of camera shoulder-swapping in third-person modes.

Enhancements to AI behavior in Invasion mode.

Fix for random disbanding of lobbies to allow teams to stay together.

Various unspecified adjustments to weapon performance.

Bug fixes for larger scale Ground War and Invasion modes.

Reducing the range at which enemy footsteps become clear to players.

Adjustments to make sliding feel more fluid and snappy.

Changes in design and bug fixes to improve navigation in the UI.

Speeding up the earn rate of Bonus and Ultimate perks for the second beta weekend.

Enemies will stand out more from friendlies, with reduced muzzle smoke opacity for clearer visibility.

Anti-cheat system will be available on day one for both Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0.

Players can earn and customize Perk Packages during matches, enhancing gameplay dynamics.

Includes Tactical Camera, Shock Stick, Drill Charge, and DDoS for enhanced gameplay strategies.

Operator Hiro 'Oni' Watanabe available at launch for PlayStation users who pre-order.

Players can engage in more action-oriented maneuvers with vehicles, including leaning out of windows and destroying vehicle sections.

Players can now Slide, Dive, and use Ledge Hang to peek around corners.

Cooperative gameplay modes that allow players to explore large-scale operations and engage in strategic puzzle-solving.

New perspective option for gameplay, allowing players to experience the game from a third-person view.

Players can now engage in combat above, on, and in water, with various water conditions affecting gameplay.

An offline testing ground with multiple firing lanes and targets for practice.

Includes Battle Maps for Ground War and Core Maps for 6v6, along with new modes like Knockout and Prisoner Rescue.

FJX Cinder Weapon Vault provides instant access to all attachments from a Weapons Platform.

Weapons are now categorized into Platforms, allowing for enhanced customization and control over weaponry.

New system allows players to swap Receivers to alter weapon behavior, creating multiple variants from a single platform.

Attachments are now shared within the same Weapon Platform, requiring only one unlock for multiple weapons.

Players who pre-ordered the Vault Edition will receive the FJX Cinder Weapon Vault to use in the beta and at launch.

A Firing Range accessible from the Gunsmith menu allows players to test weapon combinations without entering a game.

Revamped Gunsmith system allows unprecedented weapon customization similar to Escape from Tarkov.