Modern Warfare 2 builds on the success of 2019’s Modern Warfare, bringing back fan-favorite maps and more.
However, it also introduces a new Gunsmith system, maps to learn, and Operators to unlock. Whether you’re looking for the best weapon to use or the best perks, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s a look at everything you need to know to get started on Modern Warfare 2.
Learn how to play Modern Warfare 2 with these guides
The basics
| GUIDE | DESCRIPTION |
| Gunsmith explained: Platforms, receivers, attachments | Find out how the new Gunsmith system works and how you unlock new weapons and attachments. |
| All the maps in Modern Warfare 2 ranked from best to worst | Learn more about what to expect from each map before you dive into the game. |
| How to save gun loadouts in Modern Warfare 2 | How to create and save attachments in-game. |
Tips and tricks
| GUIDE | DESCRIPTION |
| The best weapons to destroy killstreaks | How to take down killstreaks more quickly. |
| The best spots to get kills on each map | Learn the power positions on each map. |
| The best perks to use | Customize your own perk package with these perks. |
| The best killstreaks to use | The strongest and most effective killstreaks in the game. |
| The best Field Upgrades to use | The best Field upgrades to equip in-game. |
| The best audio settings to hear footsteps | The best audio settings to hear your opponents coming. |
| The best PC settings for performance | The best PC settings for higher frame rates. |
| The best FOV setting | The best field-of-view settings you should be using. |
| How to see active double XP tokens | How to check which double XP tokens you have active and the time left. |
| Improve your TTK in Call of Duty with this powerful tool | This tool will allow you to check out the stats in real time and compare them to other weapons. |
How to unlock weapons, Operators, and more
| GUIDE | DESCRIPTION |
| How to unlock M13B assault rifle | Unlock the M13B assault rifle. |
| How to unlock BAS-P SMG | Unlock the BAS-P submachine gun. |
| How to unlock Victus XMR sniper rifle | Unlock the Victus XMR sniper rifle. |
| How to unlock Chimera assault rifle | Unlock the Chimera assault rifle. |
| The best base camos and how to unlock them | A look at the best base camos and how to unlock them. |
| How to unlock every Operator | Unlock all the Operators in Modern Warfare 2. |
| How to unlock Gold, Platinum, Polyatomic, and Orion camos | How to unlock all the mastery camos in Modern Warfare 2. |
| How to get Gaz and Klaus Operators in Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 | How to unlock Gaz and Klaus Operators. |
| How to get longshot kills in Modern Warfare 2 | How to get longshot kills for camo challenges. |
Best weapons, builds, and more
| GUIDE | DESCRIPTION |
| Best guns, builds, and class setups | The best guns and class setups to use. |
| How to tune your guns for maximum performance | How to get more out of the weapon tuning system. |
| The best ammo type to use | Choose between frangible, hollowpoint, armor piercing, overpressured, high velocity, incendiary, and explosive rounds. |
| The best laser attachments to use | The laser attachment that offers the best benefits. |
| The best underbarrel attachments | Find out which underbarrel attachment works best in Modern Warfare 2. |
| The best Kastov-74U loadout | The best Kastov-74U build and class setup. |
| How to reduce visual recoil | Reduce visual recoil in Modern Warfare 2 for fewer distractions and better accuracy. |
| Best weapons to use in MW2 Season 2 Reloaded | The Reloaded update has shaken things up. These are the best loadouts. |
| The fastest TTK BAS-P build | The best TTK BAS-P loadout for TTK. |
| Five meta Modern Warfare 2 ranked loadouts you have to use | Follow the meta with these five loadouts in MW2. |
| Dominate Modern Warfare 2 with the ‘#1’ Lachmann 556 loadout | The best Lachmann 556 loadout. |
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