The next installment in the Call of Duty series is nearly upon us, as Modern Warfare II is slated to release this October. The MWII beta was the largest in the franchise’s history, so there’s no doubt this game will be massive. Here’s a look at the official release date and a Call of Duty Modern Warfare II countdown to release.
When Does Call of Duty Modern Warfare II Release?
Call of Duty Modern Warfare II releases on October 28, 2022, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Modern Warfare II Campaign Early Access releases on October 20, 2022.
Modern Warfare II Countdown to Release
Here is the Modern Warfare II countdown to release:
The timer above is set for October 28 at 12 a.m. ET. We will adjust the timer accordingly if Activision changes the Modern Warfare II release time.
Modern Warfare II Early Access Release Date
Campaign Early Access for those who pre-order Modern Warfare II begins on October 20, 2022, at 1 p.m. ET. Here are the release times per region:
- North America: October 20 at 10 a.m. PT
- Europe: October 20 at 7 p.m. CEST
- Asia: October 21 at 2 a.m. KST
There are two editions of Modern Warfare II that fans can pre-order: Standard Edition and Vault Edition.
What’s the Difference Between the Two Call of Duty Modern Warfare II Editions?
Both the Call of Duty Modern Warfare II Standard Edition and Vault Edition include Campaign Early Access and the Final Judgement Bundle (for immediate use in Vanguard and Warzone). The main difference is that the Digital Vault Edition includes the Red Team 141 Operator Pack, FJX Cinder, Season 1 Battle Pass, and 50 tier skips.
Here’s where to pre-order Call of Duty Modern Warfare II:
When Can I Pre-load Modern Warfare II?
The Modern Warefare II pre-load opens at the following times per platform:
Platform | Campaign Early Acces Pre-Load | Full Game Pre-Load |
PlayStation | October 19, 2022, at 10 a.m. PT | October 20 at 4 a.m. PT |
Xbox | October 19, 2022, at 10 a.m. PT | October 19 at 10 a.m. PT |
Battle.net | October 19, 2022, at 10 a.m. PT | October 26 at 10 a.m. PT |
Steam | October 19, 2022, at 10 a.m. PT | October 26 at 10 a.m. PT |
That’s everything you need to know to prepare for the launch of CoD MWII. If you’re also hyped on Warzone, check out our Warzone 2 countdown to release to count the days alongside us.