The multiplayer beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has kicked off on PC and Xbox, with early access limited to players who pre-ordered. Those who didn’t pre-order can jump in when the beta opens to everyone on September 24. The rollout is part of a broader testing window designed to gather feedback on the multiplayer experience before the full launch.
Even at this early stage, impressions are flowing from Steam reviewers, and opinions are split. Some players hail this entry as among the strongest in the series, praising the pace, map design, and weapon balance. Others feel the game is a step backward in terms of feel, with clumsy movement and a lack of meaningful innovations when compared to recent COD titles. At the time of writing, the beta carries around a 58% positive rating on Steam, reflecting a mix of excitement and critique from the community.
“Mixed feelings are the mood here. The movement can feel a bit awkward, and some systems look like last year’s model,” writes a tester going by TOXIFOX. “I’m not convinced yet; there’s more I want to see before I commit.”
“Opinions vary as much as players themselves. Personally, this feels like the strongest multiplayer COD in several years. The weapon variety is compelling, with distinct platforms and build options that keep experimentation alive. We’re waiting to see how the campaign and Warzone 2.0 integrate,” remarks EHoT_254.
All available screenshots from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 reveal the visuals, map layouts, and character models shaping the early perception of the game’s multiplayer experience.
The shooter is scheduled for release on October 28 across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles. Pre-order customers can begin playing on October 20, giving them a head start to explore between development builds and final tuning ahead of the official launch. As the game heads toward release, some regions may have limited access or variations in availability, reflecting regional distribution decisions common in today’s market.
Note: The gaming community should expect ongoing updates, patch notes, and balance adjustments in the weeks following the beta as developers respond to tester feedback and refine gameplay dynamics for the final product.