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Xbox 360 · 2009

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

A modern-military first-person shooter that helped define the Xbox 360 era of competitive online play.

Publisher
Activision
Format
DVD-ROM
Genre
First-person shooter
Released
2009

01

Overview

Players follow a soldier through a modern military campaign on the Xbox 360. The title pairs that campaign with split-screen and online multiplayer modes. Its DVD-ROM disc carries the game data for the console release.

02

Why it matters

The game is a central entry in the Modern Warfare line and the Xbox 360's flagship shooter lineup. It helped shape how modern military shooters were marketed and played during that generation.

03

The physical edition

A typical complete copy includes the DVD-ROM game disc, the retail case, and the printed manual. Regional editions can differ in packaging artwork, label details, or included materials.

04

Playing it today

The Xbox 360 disc version plays on original hardware and on compatible emulation setups. Online multiplayer availability depends on current service support and account status.