Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer release times: Warnings over changing region
Multiplayer goes live at midnight in your local region – but changing settings risks lockout
Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer launches today, following nearly a week of early access to the Call of Duty game’s campaign mode.
As is usual for most game launches, the Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer release time is staggered based on what region of the world you’re in – unless you’re playing on PC, that is.
Crucially, developer Infinity Ward has warned against changing your console region settings in an attempt to gain access early. If you do so, you risk being locked out of the game entirely until the official launch time in your region, according to the developer.
Read on for the Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer release time on consoles and PC, as well as release timings for Warzone 2 and Season 1.
Update
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II crossplay can’t be disabled on Xbox and PC, players have discovered.
The PlayStation versions of the game contain an option allowing players to either enable or disable crossplay with other platforms, as has been the case in recent CoD titles on all platforms.
Sony and Activision have fully detailed the exclusive features PlayStation users receive in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2.
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Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer release time – PlayStation and Xbox
On PlayStation and Xbox consoles, the Modern Warfare 2 release time is midnight in your region.
The only exception is in West Coast North America, where the game will unlock as soon as the East Coast reaches midnight (so 9pm PT).
Again, Infinity Ward has warned against changing your console region settings in an attempt to gain access early. If you do so, you risk being locked out of the game entirely until the official launch time in your region, according to the developer.
Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer release time – PC
On PC, the Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer release time is the same around the world.
According to Activision, the release times globally are:
- UK: 5am BST
- Europe: 6am CEST
- East Coast US: Midnight EDT
- West Coast US: 9pm PDT (Thursday)
Warzone 2 and Season 1 release time
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0, DMZ and Battle Royale modes Launch Alongside Modern Warfare II Season 01 on November 16.
Players can drop into all-new Al Mazrah map as part of Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0, survive a brand-new experience in DMZ, and enjoy a new Battle Pass system and two free functional weapons.
Vault Edition owners can activate their free seasonal Battle Pass unlock and 50 Tier Skips.
