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Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 (2009)

Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 (2009)

The most-anticipated game of the year and the sequel to the best-selling first-person action game of all time, Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse.

93%
Very Positive
DeveloperInfinity Ward
PublisherActivision
Release DateNov 11, 2009
$19.99
Peak Players2.2K
Metacritic86
PlatformsWindows · macOS
Action
AI Review Summary

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) remains a legendary benchmark for the franchise, featuring what many consider to be the greatest single-player campaign in the series. However, the game is currently a significant security risk due to unpatched Remote Code Execution (RCE) exploits that allow hackers to compromise players' computers during multiplayer sessions. While the core gameplay and story are masterfully crafted, the official online component is widely deemed unsafe to use.

Pros

  • Widely regarded as one of the best Call of Duty titles ever made with an exceptional single-player campaign.95%
  • The story and mission design provide a perfect and unprecedentedly good continuation of the Modern Warfare narrative.90%
  • Graphics and gameplay mechanics have aged remarkably well, remaining competitive with modern shooters.85%
  • Evokes powerful nostalgia and is frequently cited as superior to more recent entries in the franchise.80%

Cons

  • Severe security vulnerabilities including RCE and RAT exploits allow hackers to gain remote access to your PC.100%
  • Official multiplayer is effectively unplayable and dangerous due to the risk of data theft and malware infection.95%
  • Lack of developer support or official patches to fix critical, long-standing security flaws.90%
  • The game often requires third-party community clients to be played safely or functionally in multiplayer.75%
  • Specific achievements are restricted to co-op play, which may be difficult to access safely.40%

Notable Mentions

  • Recent reviews contain numerous tributes to developer Vince Zampella.
  • Reviewers warn that charging full price for a game with compromised security is unacceptable.
Confidence: 68%
Based on the 120 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 3, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
283
Peak · last 90 days
595
All-time peak
2.2K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$14.99since Nov 26, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
100%
All-time positive
93%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews60.9K
Positive: 56.8K (93%)Negative: 4.0K (7%)

1%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

18h

Avg Playtime at Review

71%

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