What happened at the end of MW2?

The final scene of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2‘s campaign sees Kate Laswell debriefing the team over a drink at a local bar, where she informs Captain Price that General Shepherd is still at large, with his private military company, Shadow Company, likely protecting him. This sets the stage for the events that will unfold in the subsequent games, leaving players wondering about the fate of the characters and the aftermath of Shepherd’s betrayal.

Understanding the Plot Twist

The plot twist in MW2 is a pivotal moment in the game, where Shepherd’s true intentions are revealed, and the team must come to terms with his betrayal. This twist is made evident by Shadow Company’s lack of loyalty and Shepherd’s reluctance to provide information, leading to a thrilling conclusion.

FAQs

General FAQs

1. Who is the bad guy at the end of MW2? The main antagonist of MW2 is Makarov, the Russian Ultranationalist leader, who uses terrorism to spark a war between the US and Russia.
2. What is the plot twist in MW2? The plot twist in MW2 is Shepherd’s betrayal of Task Force 141, which is made obvious by Shadow Company’s lack of loyalty and Shepherd’s reluctance to give players information.
3. What happens at the end of MW2 after credits? After the credits, a post-credits scene shows a faceless figure on a plane assembling a pistol out of parts hidden on his body and 3D-printed plastic.

Character-Specific FAQs

4. Why did Graves betray 141? Graves betrayed Task Force 141 because they were getting close to finding out the truth about the American ballistic missiles that Graves and Shepherd lost.
5. Why did Shepherd betray 141? Shepherd betrayed Task Force 141 because he wanted Makarov for himself, seeking to redeem himself after losing 30,000 soldiers to a nuke in CoD4.
6. Who is Alejandro in MW2? Alejandro, also known as Alex the Red, is a supporting antagonist in MW2, a Brazilian arms dealer and smuggler protected by the local militia.

Game-Specific FAQs

7. Will there be a sequel to MW2? Yes, Modern Warfare III is scheduled to be released on November 10, 2023, as a sequel to Modern Warfare II.
8. Is MW2 a prequel to Ghost? No, MWII (2022) is a sequel to MW (2019) and has a new version of Ghost, unrelated to the original Ghost.
9. Does MW2 follow the original story? While MW2 is a reboot, it shares some common threads with the original Modern Warfare trilogy.

Storyline FAQs

10. Is MW2 a prequel to MW3? No, MW2 is a direct sequel to MW, and MW3 will continue the story.
11. Why does Ghost wear a mask? Ghost wears a mask to protect his identity and stay anonymous.
12. Who betrays Ghost in MW2? Shepherd betrays Ghost because he wants Makarov for himself.

Character Fate FAQs

13. Did Ghost survive MW2? In the MW2 reboot, Ghost does not die, unlike in the original MW2 where he was shot by Shepherd.
14. Will Graves be in MW3? Yes, Phillip Graves will reportedly return with Shadow Company in Modern Warfare 3.
15. Why does Price kill Shepherd? Price kills Shepherd as revenge for Shepherd’s betrayal of Task Force 141 and the death of his teammates.