Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 gets PC spec and preload dates

Ayead of the official release, Activision has revealed the requirements to run Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on PC and info regarding the preload of the title. There are different preload date and time for the campaign and the multiplayer. Recently, the publisher also detailed the features for the PC version of the game.

Also, Microsoft shared some information that, for the time being, the Call of Duty series will not be able to join Game Pass because of an old Activision-Blizzard agreement with Sony. This agreement then included restrictions on the possibility of putting Call of Duty games on Game Pass for a while. However, Microsoft didn't disclose what the timeframe was. So if you want to play this new installment, you will need to purchase a copy of the game, so stay tuned to our comparator for the best discounts.

PC Requirements for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Minimum Requirements

• OS: Windows 10 (Latest Update) or higher
• Processor: Intel Core I3-6100 / Core I5-2500K or AMD RYZEN 3 1200
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 55GB at launch
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 470

Recommended Requirements

• OS: Windows 10 (Latest Update) or higher
• Processor: Intel Core I5-6600K / Core I7-4770 or AMD RYZEN 5 1400
• RAM: 6GB
• Storage: 55GB at launch
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580

Competitive Requirements

• OS: Windows 10 (Latest Update) or higher
• Processor: Intel Core I7-8700K OR AMD RYZEN 7 1800X
• RAM: 16GB
• Storage: 55GB at launch
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 3060Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT.

Requirements for ULTRA 4K

• OS: Windows 10 // Windows 11 64 Bit (Latest Update)
• Processor: Intel Core I9-9900K OR AMD RYZEN 9 3900X
• RAM: 16GB
• Storage: 55GB at launch
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 preload date

For players who will enjoy early access to the campaign on PC, preload begins October 19 at 10 AM PDT / 1 PM EDT / 6 PM BST, with early access the following day, October 20, at the same time. It's worth noting that the completion of the Modern Warfare 2 campaign will grant items to use in the game's multiplayer mode.

The game's preload on its official release, including multiplayer and special ops, begins October 26 at 10 AM PT. The entire game goes online on October 27 at 9 PM PT or the early morning of the 28th for those on the right side of Big Ben.

The PC version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 features 4K graphics, ultrawide support, and over 500 customization options. Therefore, the platform is an excellent choice for enjoying Activision's FPS.

The game is scheduled to release on October 28, 2022, for PlayStation 5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Battle.net or Steam. You can check our comparator for the best deals on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 CD keys.