Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will be officially announced in June, and according to a new report, there will be an exclusive reveal for multiplayer items set for August.
exuterA report from Modern Warfare 2 said that it will arrive via a trailer focused on the game.
Another leak suggests that Activision will release the Modern Warfare 2 trailer on June 2, but this is likely just the beginning of Activision's marketing and promotional efforts for the game. by Geoff Keighley Game Summer Fest event will take place on June 9 and the Xbox summer showcase will be held on June 12. However, it is unknown whether Modern Warfare 2 will be shown at any of these events.
Exputer's report also states that Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer mode will be revealed in August. It is unknown if there will be a Warzone event as part of the anticipated announcement. Modern Warfare 2 will be accompanied by a new Warzone game this year, but what will it be and what's the original? It is still a matter of curiosity how the in-game items in Warzone will be carried over to the next game.
According to Exputer, Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer mode will include a new mode called DMZ that shines a light on an extraction-type experience. Meanwhile, the game is expected to continue the story of Task Force 141 and focus on Colombian drug cartels.
Modern Warfare 2 and the new Warzone game are in development at Infinity Ward with the support of Activision's studio network. Activision recently announced that there are 3.000 people currently working on the Call of Duty series.
Call of Duty: Vanguard, the game of 2021, failed to meet expectations due to Activision's lack of applications.
On the other hand, Activision Blizzard is in the process of being acquired by Microsoft for $75 billion. Going forward, the Call of Duty series is expected to continue to launch on PlayStation and potentially Nintendo Switch. But in a big change for the series, Activision is reportedly not releasing a new premium Call of Duty game in 2023.
This all comes amid reports and lawsuits over workplace issues at Activision Blizzard, including allegations against CEO Bobby Kotick, who is expected to leave the company if the sale to Microsoft occurs. The company is facing multiple lawsuits and is also dealing with ongoing unionization issues among its employees.