What changed in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 (2009) in 2023

Players can disable in-game voice chat if they do not wish to use the moderation tool.

A new voice moderation tool has been added to reduce toxic behavior in matches.

A new voice moderation tool has been added to protect players from toxic behavior in voice chat.

Initial rollout begins in North America, with global rollout (excluding Asia) on November 10.

The moderation tool uses the ToxMod model to detect harmful behavior in voice chat.

The tool allows friendly banter but prohibits hate speech and discrimination.

Players can disable in-game voice chat if they do not wish to have their voice moderated.

ToxMod will detect harmful behavior in voice chat and categorize it for reporting, without immediate punishment.

Initial rollout begins in North America, with a global rollout planned for November 10, excluding Asia.

A new feature that suggests friends of friends and other players to befriend based on various factors.

Lara Croft joins as a Store Bundle Operator in Season 05 Reloaded with iconic weapon blueprints.

Players can now choose to stick with the same team after a match instead of disbanding.

A new fast-paced multiplayer map introduced in Season 05 Reloaded.

A new map set in Al Bagra Fortress for Warzone Resurgence.

A new game mode for sharpshooting duos introduced in Season 05 Reloaded.

Weapon XP is shared between Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3, allowing players to level weapons even if they don't own them.

Activision has added notes to store bundles indicating whether the included content can be used in Modern Warfare 3.

Content that does not exist in Modern Warfare 3 cannot be used, and players must return to Modern Warfare 2 to unlock certain items.

Players can carry forward nearly all unlocks and purchases from Modern Warfare 2 to Modern Warfare 3, including weapons, store bundles, and skins.

14,000 cheaters were banned using new detection techniques based on the cheat maker they purchased hacks from.

Starting in Season 5, the kill feed will display the names of cheaters banned in real-time during matches.

A new detection wave has led to the banning of over 14,000 accounts in Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone due to advanced anti-cheat techniques targeting cheat developers.

Legendary treasure hunter Lara Croft will be available in a new Operator bundle during mid-season.

New music tracks celebrating Hip-Hop will be available through August 16, with rewards for logging in.

Three music artists join the game as new Operators for Season 5.

Both Warzone and Modern Warfare multiplayer will kick off new ranked seasons.

A new Field Upgrade will be added to Warzone.

A new amphibious vehicle will be introduced in Warzone.

Two Gunfight maps, two Battle Maps, and two 6v6 maps based on Vondel will be available at launch.

A brand-new mid-sized map, Vondel, will be available in Resurgence, DMZ, and Lockdown limited-time mode in Warzone at launch.

Pelayo's Lighthouse is now available as part of the free multiplayer week.

Blacksite is introduced as the new Gulag in Al Mazrah for Warzone 2.0 players.

Free access to multiplayer with 10 maps and 12 modes from April 19 to April 26.

Participate in 2v2 matches with randomized Loadouts in the Gunfight mode.

Free multiplayer week celebrates the launch of Season 03 with various maps and modes.

Ranked play will be introduced for Modern Warfare 2 with the arrival of Season 02.

The fast-paced Hardcore mode returns, removing the HUD, enabling friendly fire, and reducing health for quicker matches.

New missions and difficulty tuning will be introduced in the DMZ mode.

Ashika Island will be an Exclusion Zone with new features like Boss Hideouts.

Ranked Play with Call of Duty League-approved rules, including seven Skill Divisions.

New modes at launch include Infected, Gun Game, and Grind.

A centuries-old village under siege by Shadow Company forces with seven points of interest.

Seven challenges based on themes of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Honor, Compassion, Sincerity, and Loyalty.

Continuation of the Modern Warfare 2 campaign featuring Price, Farah, and Gaz.

Five new weapons including ISO Hemlock Assault Rifle and KV Broadside Shotgun available at launch.

Includes core map Dome, Zaya Observatory, and Valderas Museum.

Allows multiple respawns as long as one squad member is still standing, with a countdown for redeploy.

New Operator joining the game at launch, an ex-Special Forces fighter.

Players will now have access to assault rifles, submachine guns, and light machine guns as primary weapons in the Gulag.

Cash spawns will be introduced around the Gulag arena for players to collect.

Winning a Gulag will grant players more cash to help them re-enter the battle royale.

The minigun-wielding Jailer will be removed and replaced by a Domination-style flag control point during overtime.

The Gulag mode will switch from 2v2 to a 1v1 format, similar to the original Warzone.

The launch of Season 02 has been pushed back from February 1st to February 15th.

The release of Season 2 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 has been delayed to February 15 to implement community feedback.

Season 2 will feature the return of Resurgence and a new small map for Warzone 2.

Upcoming changes to Warzone 2 will include updates to the gulag, looting, and loadouts.

Ranked play is returning to Modern Warfare 2 with new multiplayer maps, modes, and weapons.