When can I play pre-order mw2?
You can play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 if you pre-ordered it, starting with early access to the campaign on October 20 at 10 AM PT, with the full game launching on October 28, 2022. The early access period allows players to experience the campaign a week before the official launch, giving them a head start on the story and gameplay.
Understanding Pre-Order and Early Access
To provide more clarity and details about pre-ordering MW2 and its benefits, let’s dive into some frequently asked questions.
Pre-Order and Early Access FAQs
- Q: Can I play MW2 multiplayer early if I pre-order? A: While the full multiplayer experience doesn’t go live until the end of the month, anyone who has pre-ordered the game will get early access to the single-player campaign a week ahead of time.
- Q: Is MW2 open beta only for pre-order? A: No, this beta has an Early Access period also but that period is open to all PlayStation gamers regardless of whether or not they pre-ordered the game.
- Q: What time can I play MW2 campaign? A: However, if you pre-ordered the game digitally on the Xbox and PlayStation digital stores, or on Battle.net or Steam on PC, you’ll get access to the campaign more than a week early, specifically from October 20 at 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST / 6 PM BST.
- Q: Can I play MW2 at midnight? A: Consoles will launch beginning at 4 AM PT – 9 PM PT on October 27th, beginning with regions West of the United States, and Xbox, PlayStation, and PC in the United States will all go live at 9 PM PT on the 27th, which translates to midnight ET on the 28th.
- Q: Why can’t I play the MW2 campaign early? A: If your Modern Warfare 2 is stuck on status installing indefinitely, then there is a simple fix which should resolve this issue, such as opening QUICK SETTINGS (options button) and then back out for PlayStation players.
- Q: Will MW2 campaign be available at midnight? A: On console, Modern Warfare II’s campaign and multiplayer are released at midnight local time, with the US West Coast being an exception–the game arrives at 9 PM PT there.
- Q: Do you get early access to the new COD if you pre-order? A: Yes, when you pre-order or pre-purchase from a participating retailer, you will receive an early access Beta code redeemable at callofduty.com/betaredeem.
- Q: Can I pre-order MW3 2023? A: Yes, you can pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III for PS5+4, Xbox X|S+One, and PC via Battle.net or Steam.
- Q: Do you get MW2 when you pre-order MW3? A: Pre-ordering the standard edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will get you the base game, as well as early access to the Open Beta period and other in-game content.
- Q: How does pre-ordering MW2 work? A: Yes, there is a pre-order bonus available to everyone, regardless of what version you purchase, allowing you to play the MW2 campaign a week early.
- Q: What is in MW2 pre-order? A: Anyone that pre-orders the standard PC version of Modern Warfare 2 on PC or the cross-gen digital editions on console will also get early access to the open beta, early access to the campaign, the Final Judgement Bundle, and the Khaled Al-Asad Bundle.
- Q: How do I get MW2 beta after pre-order? A: You do not need to redeem any code if you pre-ordered digitally; if you pre-ordered through a retailer, the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II early beta access code will be printed on the retail receipt or sent to you via email on an online receipt.
- Q: Can I preorder MW3 at Gamestop? A: Yes, you can pre-order Modern Warfare III at GameStop and receive early access to the Open Beta and a Steelbook.
- Q: Do you have to pre-order Modern Warfare to get the beta? A: For PlayStation, players who preordered the game can begin playing the Beta on Friday, October 6 at 10 AM PT, while the rest of the PlayStation community can begin playing the Beta starting on Sunday, October 8 at 10 AM PT.
- Q: Can you still pre-order mw2? A: Yes, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II can be preordered now for PlayStation 5 and 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, and for PC via Battle.net or Steam.