Questions tagged [call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2]
a 2009 first-person shooter by Infinity Ward for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. It is the sixth installment of the Call of Duty series and the sequel to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Use this tag for questions about this game specifically, for questions about the series in general, use the [call-of-duty-series] tag
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MW2 LAN party PS3 - DLC maps
I'm doing a MW2 PS3 LAN party and want to play matches on the DLC maps from the Stimulus and Resurgence packages.
If I buy the DLC on only one PS3 (the PS3 I use as the game host), will the other PS3 ...
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How exactly are we supposed to kill K9 dogs in COD MW2?
In Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, K9 units (dogs) appear in some of the missions and the campaign. I sometimes manage to shoot and kill the K9 before it reaches me, but if that fails, the K9 jumps to ...
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Black Ops 1 and Modern Warfare 2 aren't saving multiplayer progress?
I was playing Black Ops on the PS3 and it didn't save my multiplayer progress. I had earned got a few levels, left the game, and went back in, and there was nothing. This also happened on mw2.
Does ...
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Did Soap and 141 have any information about who Prisoner 627 was?
Recently thought this up but in Modern Warfare 2, when 141 goes to capture Prisoner 627, did they have any information on who 627 was or? I realize they didn't expect it to be Price but who did they ...
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Why do I get a popup saying hardware configuration has changed?
Sometimes when I start Modern Warfare 2 on my Windows 10 laptop, i get a popup asking me if I want to set optimal settings because my hardware configuration changed since the last time I played. If I ...
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Why didn't Allen just kill Makarov at the start of No Russian?
I have never understood this seemingly major plot hole in this mission. We know a few things:
Allen is an undercover spy posing as Alexei Borodin, in order to figure out what Makarov is up to
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Steam Share not giving me access to one of the games
My friend used the family share feature in Steam to give me access to his games. When I login to my account, I can play all his games, such as Modern Warfare 3, but I can't seem to access Modern ...
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Need help getting multiplayer to work correctly in COD: Modern Warfare 2
My friend and I recently downloaded COD:MW2 and were able to connect when on his LAN and play several games. It was great. But then we weren't able to connect anymore, even when still on his LAN. I ...
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Why does mw2 online launch deathmatch games with only 2-3 people?
It says you need more then that amount of people to start the match, but it instantly starts it without waiting for more players and honestly, I want to play a match with more than 3. I have only had ...
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Why is CoD: MW2's performance poor running under Low settings?
I am playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in 'Low' settings, I have a Core2Duo processor clocked at 2.8 GHz, 2GB RAM, an nVidia GT 218 Ion PCI x1 slot 512mb 64 bit GPU. Its more than the games ...
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How much swearing is there in Modern Warfare 2?
I am thinking about getting Modern Warfare 2 for PC. I don't care that much about violence unless it is something extremely graphic like someone being tortured. Although, my parents are extremely ...
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Why is Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2 failing to install?
I purchased Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2 from local retail shop, the game is brand new and never used.
I started installing it on my PC, after i inserted the DISC 1 it launched the steam service ...
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Meaning of "No Russian" in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
What was meant by "Remember - No Russian" in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2?
Did it mean "Don't Speak in Russian"? Or "Don't leave any Russians alive"?
A Wikipedia article mentioned that a Japanese ...
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Can Juggernauts kill each other with friendly fire in CoD: Modern Warfare 2 Special Ops mode?
In Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Special Ops, could Juggernauts kill each other with friendly fire? In particular, in Estate Takedown?
I'm playing on PS3 (if this matters).
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Is it possible to enable Splitscreen for Campaign/Spec Ops on a PC?
My friend and I would like to run through the storyline together, as well as complete some Spec Ops missions (especially the 2-player ones). However, unlike its console counterpart, Modern Warfare 2 ...
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How to pick up weapons fast and reliably? (to beat IW time for O Cristo Redentor)
When I'm running and the message "press and hold X for " comes up, and I press it immediately, I always miss it.
It works when I anticipate and start holding X before I reach the weapon.
But when I ...
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I can't find my mw2 multiplayer progress data on my xbox 360
I have a Xbox 360 but I cannot find my Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer data. I have searched on my Memory and on my USB but still cannot find it.
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Is is possible to delete DLC from Steam?
Is there any way of removing DLC (Downloadable Content) from a game in Steam?
In particular, I want to remove the two map packs from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 as playlists are segregated ...
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I'm getting "Files different from the server" when playing Modern Warfare 2?
So, I recently start to play my copy of MW2 for PC using Steam.
But every time I try to play Multiplayer I load the map up then and I'm sent back to the lobby with the error Files different from the ...
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Modern Warfare 2 Connecting to Servers Take 15 Mins
I just started to play Modern Warfare 2 and I notice it takes me about 15 minutes in order to connect to a server. I open all the router ports, defrag game files from steam, and troubleshoot to the ...
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Can't find a multiplayer game, have the local servers been shut down?
Have the modern warfare servers for PC shut down for people in Britain? I am from Wales and have been trying to connect to a game for about a month now, I tried re-installing it and have tried all of ...
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Is the MW2 steam server still online?
Some weeks ago I wanted to play MW2 multiplayer, but I saw '0 players currently playing'.
Could it possibly be that Infinity Ward has shut down the Modern Warfare 2 network for playing in lobbies?
I ...
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Why Do MW2 Maps Keep Crashing?
So I am level 59 in MW2 multiplayer, and am planning on getting MW3 in the near future. I want to be able to prestige before then so I can get the bonuses listed in this answer. But whenever I play on ...
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How did Soap get away to freedom but Price ended up in gulag?
In the end of modern warfare 1 price is rendered unconscious while you are conscious and somehow make your way back home. How did price end up in gulag while you - the player as soap mactavish were ...
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Does COD MW2 have offline splitscreen multiplayer?
I'm considering purchasing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 for Xbox 360, but I'm really confused about the multiplayer options. Most of the results on the internet are either regarding 4 player ONLINE ...
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Why does Price say "good" after doing something "evil"?
Some spoilers, if you haven't yet played MW2.
Throughout MW1 and MW2, Price seems to be a good guy. However there is a short part of MW2 where he seems to turn bad. After launching the Russian nuke ...
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Prestige Points after starting MW3
Can I earn an extra point if you prestige in MW2 after you have already prestiged in MW3? I did and dont see the PP
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Why do skilled players in MW2 use weapons unlocked early on, instead of the later ones?
I noticed that in MW2, the more skilled players (who are usually the mvp in team deathmatch, First in FFA and so on), use weapons that are unlocked early on, instead of the weapons unlocked later in ...
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Does running MW2 means you can run MW3?
I read somewhere that MW2 and MW3 share the same core. But the system requirements are a bit different. Does this means that if I can run very smoothly MW2, I can run smoothly MW3 on the same computer?...
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How do people have the ability to do super jumps in modern warfare 2?
I was playing MW2 and was about to shoot an opponent...and then all of a sudden they jumped like 4 stories! How do they do that?
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Are there different servers for different platforms for Modern Warfare games?
Is it possible that I'm playing against players on the PS3, Xbox and the Mac in a single game?
Or does each platform have their own servers and games?
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What is the difference in Captain Price's looks from MW1 and MW2?
What are the differences of Captain Price' looks and actions across the first two Modern Warfare games?
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Steam doesn't show MW2 or TF2 in library on different computer
I'm trying to install my steam games (and play hopefully) on a different computer. I installed steam, logged into my account and for some reason, it only shows Portal.
I only have three games ...
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I can never find any Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer games. Why?
I have forwarded all the required ports on my router per these two articles/forum posts:
Required Ports for Modern Warfare 2
What ports does this game use?
And yet, I still cannot connect to any ...
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Prestige Transfer after starting MW3
I realise that I can get prestige tokens in MW3 for having previously prestiged in MW2/BlackOps, but after playing MW3 for a while can I now go back to the earlier games and prestige in them again to ...
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Are there any similarities between the plot of Modern Warfare 2 and the plot of Modern Warfare 3?
I've had a few debates with friends over the whole CoD franchise and all, and one of their biggest and most recurring points is that Modern Warfare 3 is the same as Modern Warfare 2 but with changed ...
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Prestige transferring from Modern Warfare 1 & 2?
One of my friends told me that you get special unlocks in Modern Warfare 3 if you went prestige in the first two.
Is this true? If so what sort of unlocks are we talking about?
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What's the plot of MW2?
I'm probably one of the few people who never got to play Modern Warfare 2, but I did play Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Now I bought MW3, but I'm worried I might be a little lost on the story. So I'...
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Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer accuracy stats hacked
How did my online accuracy stats get hacked (reads negative percentage)?
It seems it's the only stat to get hacked over KDR and Wins, etc.
Not a big deal, I have 1.4 million misses so I'm not very ...
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Why was Captain Price in prison in Modern Warfare 2?
I think I missed something somewhere. In Modern Warfare 2, you have to break Captain Price out of a high security prison in a fortress by the sea. Why was he in prison and when was this explained?
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Does your killstreak end when you get killed by friendly fire in hardcore?
In Modern Warfare 2, does your kill streak end when you get killed by a team mate in hard-core, or only when you get killed by an enemy?
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Is playing MW2 via AlterIW legal?
Long ago, I bought a copy of MW2. As I run it, it requests me to make a Steam account and assign the game to it — otherwise, it doesn't let me do anything at all. Not even single player. :(
On ...
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How on MW2 do You Play With Friends on Free-for-all
My friend and I were trying to play an online free for all match on Modern Warfare 2, but it said only one person per party. Is there a way to get around that?
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Long connection time at first attempt to join a lobby in Modern Warfare 2
On CoD:MW2 multiplayer I've noticed the connection time of my first attempt, right after a fresh restart of the game, is extremely long. Once I've connected to a lobby, the connection time is normal (...
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Modern Warfare 2: Prestige Titles
I've recently picked up on MW2 again and am planning to go prestige soon-ish. I've stayed at lvl 70 to complete achievements like headshots etc (as I already had quiet some progress on them).
I know ...
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Does completing challenges in Modern Warfare 2 MP improve your skill?
Does completing challenges in Modern Warfare 2 MP improve your skill or are these challenges just "for fun"?
I've heard people say that "completing Marksman I challenges make you aim better", or "...
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Modern Warfare 2: Pistol run distance
Does holding a pistol make you run further (or faster) than your primary weapon?
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Predator missile hack in MW2
I was recently playing a team deathmatch game where I got the predator missile, called it in and when I hit the boost button it instantly exploded. Instead of exploding on impact, it teleported......
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I joined a compromised server and now my account is messed up
Okay, so I was playing a game and this guy used cheats. I hate playing a game with cheats so I left but now my name is no longer white: it is now yellow. When I go to the leaderboards during the game, ...
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Is there any way to report players in MW2?
This is terrible. Almost every lobby I join is hacked, especially on S&D and F4A. Yesterday they reset all my custom classes, setting a smoke grenade as my primary weapon.
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