Discover the official pre-load and release times for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II across PlayStation, Xbox, Battle.net, and Steam. Plan your download and launch accordingly.
Activision has revealed the pre-load and release times for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. This guide breaks down when you can download the campaign early access and the full game across all platforms.
The MW2 campaign pre-load begins 24 hours before its launch. For the full game pre-load, times vary by platform.
MW2 Pre-Load Times
| Platform | Campaign | Full Game |
|---|---|---|
| Playstation | October 19, 10 AM PT | October 20, 4 AM PT regional roll-out begins |
| Xbox | October 19, 10 AM PT | October 19, 10 AM PT |
| Battle.net | October 19, 10 AM PT | October 26, 10 AM PT |
| Steam | October 19, 10 AM PT | October 26, 10 AM PT |
Playstation players should monitor their region for the full game pre-load roll-out. Xbox players can pre-load the full game at the same time as the campaign. PC players (Battle.net and Steam) can pre-load the full game starting October 26.
MW2 Campaign Release Time
The MW2 campaign early access is available on October 20 at 10 AM PT for all platforms and regions. Time zone conversions include:
- 1 PM EST
- 6 PM BST (UK Time) / GMT (Portugal)
- 7 PM CEST (France, Germany, etc)
Special campaign rewards for multiplayer, such as 3 hours of XP boosts and an M4 gunsmith alternative, are available.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Full Game Release Time
The full game, including Multiplayer and Spec Ops, releases on October 27. The release times are as follows:
| Platform | Full game release time |
|---|---|
| Playstation | October 27, with a 4 AM - 9 PM PT regional roll-out. |
| Xbox | October 27, with a 4 AM - 9 PM PT regional roll-out. |
| Battle.net | October 27, 9 PM PT |
| Steam | October 27, 9 PM PT |
The release for Playstation and Xbox is expected to be a regional roll-out between 4 AM and 9 PM PT on October 27, likely starting in eastern regions and moving west. For PC players, the release times are more specific:
| Timezone | October 27 | October 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | x | 15:00 |
| Tokyo | x | 13:00 |
| Seoul | x | 13:00 |
| Berlin | x | 06:00 |
| Stockholm | x | 06:00 |
| London | x | 05:00 |
| Sao Paulo | x | 01:00 |
| New York | x | 00:00 |
| Quebec | x | 00:00 |
| Mexico City | 23:00 | x |
| Los Angeles | 21:00 | x |
Keep an eye on server status in your region as the release progresses.
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