Activision and Infinity Ward have lifted the lid on what to expect fromCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2when the game releases on October 28. Information regarding the campaign is tightly under wraps, but players do know thatModern Warfare 2will see the return of special forces 141.
Multiplayer modes are arguably the biggest highlight of eachCODrelease, andMW2will be no exception. Players will see the return ofSpec Ops, a cooperative mode that “advances your team-building skills,” on top of the usual free-for-all and team deathmatch modes. Not only this but along with today’sModern Warfare 2news,Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0was also confirmed to be released in 2022. With such a heavy focus on multiplayer, Activision has addressed those who wish to gain an unfair advantage.
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TheRICOCHET Anti-Cheat programwas first deployed acrossCOD: VanguardandWarzoneto combat players from using nefarious means to win matches. The developers have confirmed that bothCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2andCOD: Warzone 2.0will feature the security device from day one when both games hit PCs later in the year. Essentially, the anti-cheat security driver works at a kernel level on the player’s PC to detect applications and code that could be utilized to aid a gamer in battle. Much like the previous games, RICOCHET must be installed on the player’s PC for the multiplayer sections to be unlocked.
With more titles enabling cross-play between consoles and PCs, it is vital that the playing field is fair across the board, and anti-cheat systems are useful tools for developers to do this. Although Activision actively acknowledges that the system isn’t 100% foolproof and that players should still report any suspicious activities. However, the publisher is committed to evolving RICOCHET’s algorithms in conjunction with other methods.
Modern Warfare 2andWarzone 2.0having RICOCHET support from day one will no doubt reassure theCall of Dutycommunity. It is currently unclear if the system will be deployed in theup-and-comingMW2beta test, however, an announcement from Activision and Infinity Ward addressing the issues shows that they are serious about removing those gamers choosing to play unfairly.
Fans will no doubt be excited about today’s announcement of the various pre-order options for the new game, such as theCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Vault Edition.But players can also be confident that Activision is doing all they can to stamp out the cheaters to make the game fun for everyone.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2launches on October 28 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
