Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 preloading has started
Modern Warfare 2 preload times and detailed PC system requirements have been revealed.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2is set to go into full release on October 28, but if you preorder you can jump into the campaign right now, on October 20.
Activisionclarified that this preload is strictly for the singleplayer campaign: Preloading for the full launch, which will also include multiplayer and special ops, will begin the following week, just ahead of the official launch date. Modern Warfare 2 will finally, fully unlock at 9 pm PT on October 27, which as illustrated in the handy map below is actually October 28 in most of the rest of the world.
Modern Warfare 2 preload times
Campaign preload times for pre-order players:
Full launch preload times:
The preload announcement also detailed system requirements, for those unsure whether—or how well—Modern Warfare 2 will run on their rigs. Basic requirements were revealed in September but the new breakdown gets into greater detail across four distinct specs.
Minimum:
Recommended:
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Competitive:
Ultra 4K:
Regardless of your hardware spec, you’ll also need Windows 10 64-bit with the latest updates installed, and the latest drivers for your video card.
The PC version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will support an array of advancedvisual features and customization options, and will alsorequire a phone number, unless you’re already verified for Call of Duty: Warzone. It will be available for PC onSteamandBattle.net.
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