Gamers are finally starting to get some proper information on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, with the game’s release date officially revealed. Alongside the confirmation of the sequel’s big launch day, fans have been told which characters will make up Task Force 141 and have gotten a look at Modern Warfare 2’s official cover art.
At this point, fans are just waiting for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 reveal trailer to get a look at some gameplay from Infinity Ward’s latest title. In the meantime, leakers are continuing to share information about Modern Warfare 2 and the series as a whole. One recent leak for Call of Duty: Warzone 2 should prove to be particularly interesting, as it might just confirm some map remasters for the new MW2.
Call of Duty: Warzone 2’s Rumored MW2 Points of Interest
While there have been numerous leaks about Warzone 2 that touch on new features like swimming, interrogations, and Strongholds, one of the most heavily repeated rumors suggests that the map will feel like Blackout. It will apparently focus heavily on iconic locations from the original Modern Warfare trilogy, working classic multiplayer maps into larger points of interest to make for a play space that leans heavily on nostalgia.
The latest leak has revealed which classic locations will be included inside the Call of Duty: Warzone 2 map, with the chosen areas all being pulled from 2009’s Modern Warfare 2. The iconic game has a map lineup that is widely regarded as one of the very best in franchise history, with only the first two Black Ops titles placed on the same level. As such, it makes perfect sense that several locations from that game will feature in the Warzone 2 map, likely joining some areas from the new Modern Warfare 2 to make for a combination between the old and the new.
The first map is Highrise, a location beloved for its Sniper Rifle battles and a hidden rooftop spot that required some complex platforming to successfully reach. The map will supposedly be integrated into a larger city area. Afghan will also be included if the leaks are accurate, renamed Caves. It will surely provide the same interiors the old map features as well as the memorable overhang where players could take shots at those below. Quarry is also expected to feature in the Warzone 2 map.
The final map that reputable leaker Tom Henderson is certain will appear is Terminal. While Verdansk had its own airport, many were disappointed that it lacked the layout of this classic map. In Warzone 2, it seems like players will be free to enter the iconic camping spot at the back of the plane as well as all the nearby areas. Another location that leakers believe will feature, but are not 100% certain on, is Favela. If the visually pleasing map does make its way to Call of Duty: Warzone 2, its point of interest will apparently be dubbed Mountain Town.
Reusing Assets is Nothing New For Call of Duty
While the Call of Duty: Warzone 2 map featuring these locations does not guarantee that they will be remastered maps in Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer, it certainly seems likely. The Call of Duty series loves remastering maps (with some arguing that it happens a bit too much), so it would be par for the course to see several MW2 locations remastered. It also lines up with the leak stating that the reason Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Remastered did not happen is because much of its content will be featured in the new MW2.
Beyond this, the work will have already been done to bring these new maps over into a new engine, so it makes sense to use those same assets in two active Call of Duty games. This is how the original Warzone map, Verdansk, came to be. Originally, Verdansk was a massive multi-purpose map created for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2019. It housed the game’s lacking Spec Ops missions, and several areas were broken off to serve as separate Ground War maps in multiplayer. The same thing happening with Warzone 2 would not be shocking, with Infinity Ward sectioning off areas of the Warzone 2 map to make multiplayer locations.
This happens in other Call of Duty modes as well, as it helps save time and resources. For instance, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s Outbreak mode is comprised entirely out of maps from the multiplayer’s Fireteam modes. Aside from the fact that the old MW2 maps that have leaked for Warzone are beloved, ensuring that they would be a hit in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer, it simply makes sense to use them in both games.
A Sign of What’s To Come For Modern Warfare 2
When Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 releases, there is a chance that fans will get to see Afghan, Terminal, Favela, Quarry, and Highrise in multiplayer. Whether these maps are available upon release or are added through Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s Seasons remains to be seen, though all will likely come at some point. Perhaps the other, brand-new locations that were leaked for the Warzone 2 map could double as multiplayer maps as well. After all, a Graveyard and Shipwreck do sound like fun locations for a 6v6 arena.
It is worth noting that if these Modern Warfare 2 map remasters do happen, others could as well. With the Intervention Sniper Rifle leaked, the quickscoping arena Rust would be a good map to remaster. Likewise, it could be fun to see locations like Estate and Wasteland again. Fans should also keep an eye on the areas that are added to the Warzone 2 map through updates, as they could be repurposed as multiplayer maps as well. While the leaked Warzone 2 areas are promising for nostalgic MW2 fans, they might just prove to be even more exciting for those picking up the Modern Warfare 2 later this year.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 releases on October 28.