Modern Warfare 2,[1] also known as
Call of
Duty:
Modern Warfare 2,[2] is an upcoming first-person shooter video game developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. Officially announced on February 11, 2009,[3] the game is due for worldwide release on November 10, 2009.[4] It is the sixth installment of the
Call of
Duty series,[5] and the direct sequel to
Call of
Duty 4:
Modern Warfare, continuing along the same storyline.[3][6]
GameplayCampaign
In response to questions about the length of the single-player campaign, Infinity Ward CCO Jason West stated that
Modern Warfare 2 would not be longer than the 6-10 hour-long campaign of
Call of
Duty 4:
Modern Warfare.[7]
Special Ops
A cooperative mode entitled Special Ops will feature in
Modern Warfare 2, comprising of isolated missions similar in design to the "Mile High Club" epilogue mission from
Call of
Duty 4:
Modern Warfare.[7] These missions will take place in a variety of locations from the campaign mode, but will not be related to story of the campaign itself. Special Ops will support cooperative play for up to two players.[6] Scenarios include a snowmobile race, a battle alongside U.S. Navy SEALs, and fending off a wave of 50 enemies at once.[1]