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Modern Warfare 2 release time – countdown to multiplayer

Do you want to know when the Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer comes out? Here is when you can play in your region and the release time of the mode

Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Release Date: A player can be seen aiming a gun

When is the Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer release time? If you have hopped into the campaign via early access you may be wondering when exactly the other modes in the game will open up to you? Well, thankfully, you won’t have to wait long once we get to the launch date for the game.

So, if you are playing in early access now, or just want to know when the multiplayer servers will go live, this guide should help you out. And, you can prep by taking a look at our best guns and weapons guide and our best assault rifle and best SMG articles.

When does Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer come out?

Modern Warfare 2 release time and the countdown to multiplayer is at the following times in your region, as confirmed by Activision and Call of Duty for PC. On consoles it will unlock from midnight locally:

  • 9 PM PT, October 27, 2022
  • 12 AM ET, October 28, 2022
  • 5 AM BST, October 28, 2022
  • 6 AM CEST, October 28, 2022
  • 1 AM BRT, October 28, 2022
  • 1 PM JST, October 28, 2022
  • 3 PM AEDT, October 28, 2022

From this point on you will be able to play both multiplayer and Spec Ops missions, alongside the campaign. This does mean that if you are in America you will not get too much playtime before having to go to work the next day (unless you booked it off). But, those in Europe, Asia, and Oceania will be able to play far more.

With the Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer release time, you can take a look at our collection of other guides and tips to help you get started. These include how crossplay works, a guide to co-op in Modern Warfare 2, and an overview of all the game modes you can play.