Do you have to buy MW2 again for PC?

To answer the question directly, yes, you do have to buy MW2 again for PC if you already own it on Xbox or PS5, as the game does not support cross-platform purchases. This means that your MW2 purchase on Xbox or PS5 will not carry over to PC, and you will need to make a separate purchase to play the game on your computer.

General Information

About MW2 and Crossplay

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II supports crossplay on PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC (via Steam and Battle.net), allowing you to play with friends across different platforms. However, this does not extend to purchasing the game, as each platform requires a separate purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I play MW2 on PC if I bought it on PS5?: No, you will need to purchase the game again on PC if you want to play it on that platform, even if you already own it on PS5.
2. Can you transfer MW2 from PS4 to PC?: No, you cannot transfer your MW2 purchase from PS4 to PC, and you will need to buy the game again on PC.
3. Do you have to buy MW2 on console and PC?: Yes, you will need to purchase MW2 separately for console and PC, as the game does not support cross-platform purchases.
4. Do I have to buy MW2 twice to play on PS4 and PC?: Yes, you will need to buy MW2 twice if you want to play it on both PS4 and PC.
5. Will I have to buy MW2 twice?: Yes, if you want to play MW2 on multiple platforms, such as Xbox and PC, you will need to buy the game twice.
6. Can I use my Xbox MW2 account on PC?: While you can link your Xbox account to your Activision account, you will still need to purchase MW2 separately on PC to play it on that platform.
7. How to play MW2 with PC and PS4?: To play MW2 with friends on PC and PS4, you will need to enable crossplay in the game’s settings, but you will still need to purchase the game separately on each platform.
8. Can I transfer MW2 to Steam?: No, if you purchased MW2 on Battle.net, you cannot transfer it to Steam, and you will need to buy the game again on Steam.
9. Does Modern Warfare 2 carry over?: Your progression and unlocked content will carry over across platforms, but only if you are playing on the same linked Activision account.
10. Should I play Call of Duty on PC or console?: The choice between playing Call of Duty on PC or console ultimately comes down to personal preference, but PC players can enjoy superior graphics and customization options.
11. How do you get Modern Warfare 2 on PC?: You can purchase MW2 on PC through Steam or Battle.net, and then download and install the game on your computer.
12. Can I play a game on PC if I bought it on PS4?: No, you will not be able to play a game on PC if you bought it on PS4, unless the game supports cross-platform purchases, which MW2 does not.
13. Do I need to buy MW2 again on PS5?: If you purchased the Cross-Gen Edition of MW2 on PS4, you will be able to upgrade to the PS5 version for free, but you will still need to purchase the game separately on PC.
14. Can I play games I bought on Xbox on PC?: No, you will not be able to play games you bought on Xbox on PC, unless the game supports cross-platform purchases, which MW2 does not.
15. Can you play MW2 on PC?: Yes, you can play MW2 on PC, but you will need to purchase the game separately on that platform, and you can enjoy features such as expansive customization and fine-tune settings.