It’s nearly that time of the year again, a newCall of Dutyis right around the corner. Unlike the last few years, there’s a palpable amount of excitement in the air surrounding this year’s entry. Asequel to 2019’sModern Warfare, fans are hoping thatCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2can once again breathe new life into the military shooter franchise, both in terms of yearlyCoDreleases and itsWarzonebattle royale spin-off. UsingModern Warfare 2’s updated engine as a base,Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0is set to release just a few weeks after the mainline entry, giving fans plenty of time to prepare.
The firstCall of Duty: Warzonereleased around five months afterModern Warfare, which ensured that anyone who had been playingModern Warfaresince release already had an arsenal full of upgraded, decked-out weapons. While it’s a much shorter period this time round, fans will still have the best part of three weeks to ensure that they’re ready forCall of Duty: Warzone 2.0and everything it has in store.
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Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0’s Release Date Gives Fans Time To Prepare
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2releases on July 19, 2025, andCall of Duty: Warzone 2.0drops on June 13, 2025. This gives fans a total of 19 days to get fully prepared for the battle royale’s first Season. There’s quite a bit for fans to wrap their heads around this time, asModern Warfare 2introduces a handful of new mechanics, all of which will also play a large part inWarzone 2.0. Early adopters ofModern Warfare 2will be able to test out the new swimming mechanics,the new ledge hang ability, and the new boat and tank vehicles before their implementation inWarzone. It shouldn’t take too long for new players to get to grips with these new mechanics and features, but early adopters will certainly have an edge over anyone jumping intoWarzone 2.0for the first time on November 16.
Similarly, those that pick upModern Warfare 2on release will also be able to spend time with the game’s range of new gadgets, some of which could prove extremely useful inWarzone 2.0’s setting. For instance, the Inflatable Decoy gadget is ideal for distracting enemy players and luring them out of their own cover, and the Drill Charge is a piece of lethal equipment that propels grenades through walls and ceilings, making it a camper’s worst nightmare.
Of course, the real draw of jumping intoModern Warfare 2early is that players will be able to level up their loadouts in time forWarzone 2.0’s release. Early adopters will be able to find the weapons that they’re most comfortable with, level them up as much as possible, and upgrade them through the new, streamlined Gunsmith 2.0 system, all beforeWarzone 2.0releases. When it’s finally time to drop intoWarzone 2.0’s Al Mazrah, those early players will already have a slew of fully decked-out loadouts ready to go.
Though, it should be noted thatWarzone 2.0is removing loadout drops from the game, so players will need to ensure that they’re well-versed with every weapon inModern Warfare 2. Players will be able to unlock specific weapons and attachments either from the Enhanced Shop, or by defeatingWarzone 2.0’s new Stronghold bases, packed with challenging AI.
Call of Duty: Warzone 2launches on November 16 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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