Now that Vanguard has opened its doors, gamers are starting to turn their attention to Call of Duty 2022: Modern Warfare 2. From its potential release date to upcoming game modes and campaign, here’s everything the we know about the next installment of the franchise.
While Vanguard is still in the spotlight, a lot of information has already started to surface about Call of Duty 2022, giving you a glimpse of what the developers are cooking up next.
First of all, it seems that the developers have in mind to update one of the most popular Call of Duty in the history of the franchise, Modern Warfare. In all likelihood, the next Call of Duty will therefore be called Modern Warfare 2.
Modern Warfare 2 should be a direct sequel to the previous opus released in 2019.
Call of Duty 2022: Modern Warfare 2 release date
At the moment, no specific date regarding the release of Modern Warfare 2 has been set although we know for sure that this new Call of Duty game will be released in 2022, in accordance with Activision’s annual cycle.
However, given the usual release window, we can always make some guesses. With the vast majority of previous games released between October and November, we can expect the trend to continue here.
Moreover, many leakers have recently indicated that the launch could happen in October following the lackluster sales of Vanguard. An earlier launch for multiplayer could thus be followed by a “big Warzone update shortly after“.
Modern Warfare 2 platforms
No specific platform has yet been announced for Modern Warfare 2, but as with its release date, the trend of previous years should continue.
As Black Ops Cold War and Vanguard are both cross-gen titles, we can expect Modern Warfare 2 to be too. Modern Warfare 2 will likely be available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, as well as on PC.
Call of Duty 2022: Modern Warfare 2 Leaks
Even before Vanguard made its debut, several pieces of information had already surfaced regarding Call of Duty 2022. As early as September, leaks had announced that “Project Cortez” would be a direct sequel to Modern Warfare 2019.
Players will join US Special Forces in a “secret war against Colombian drug cartels”, according to VGC. This campaign “would look like Red Dead Redemption 2”, with a lot of realism, gore and unique death animations.
It looks like Call of Duty: 2022 is codenamed Project Cortez
It’s expected to be a sequel to Modern Warfare 2019.
—Tom Henderson (@_Tom_Henderson_) September 13, 2021
On the multiplayer side, 5 iconic Modern Warfare maps are said to be in development for the 2022 version: Favela, Terminal, Highrise, Shipment and Quarry.
Call of Duty 2022: Modern Warfare 2 Modes
Modern Warfare 2 would introduce a new game mode similar to Escape From Tarkov. “The objective of this mode is to accumulate loot in several separate maps, before successfully extracting it”, says a source.
With a player count between 20 and 35, this new mode is expected to be an independent gaming experience, akin to Warzone.
Shortly after, a new leak lifted the lid on another game mode, inspired by Rainbow Six. simply called “Attackers versus Defenders”, this mode would split players into 2 teams. The aim of the attackers would be to complete an objective before time runs out while the defenders should “develop a plan to slow down or completely stop the attackers”.
Defenders;
⁃ To methodise a plan to slow down, or entirely halt the Attackers; using hidden locations, boobytraps and cameras⁃ Destruction plays a major role – you’ll be able to fortify, and defend the positioned objective.
—Ralph (@RalphsValve) January 2, 2022
To do this players would have a number of features at their disposal. As in Rainbow Six Siege, defenders could set traps, hide, and even use cameras to spot attackers.
Moreover, the teams would even have the possibility of “strengthen” certain areas, the destruction visibly playing “a major role” in this mode.