The excitement surrounding the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is building. As Infinity Ward continues to reveal more information on various elements of the game, attention is turning towards the Modern Warfare 2 campaign early access period where players can get their hands on Infinity Ward's latest story a whole week before the full game launches.
Having early access to the campaign is great for those that often ignore the single-player in favour of dropping into multiplayer.
Before we find out how to get your hands on the Modern Warfare 2 campaign ahead of launch, don't forget to check out our guide showcasing the Modern Warfare 2 guns list containing some of the weapons you may use as a member of Task Force 141.
How to play the Modern Warfare 2 campaign early
The process of getting early access to the campaign is incredibly straightforward. All you need to do is digitally pre-order Modern Warfare 2 on the platform of your choice.
This will give you a week of early access to the campaign, meaning you can work your way through the story without worrying about balancing it with multiplayer.
Modern Warfare 2 campaign early access start date and time
Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Early Access
Early access to the Modern Warfare 2 campaign begins on October 20, 2022, a whole week before the full launch of the game. Here's when you can drop into the single-player action:
October 20
- 6PM BST
- 7PM CEST
- 10AM PT
- 12PM CT
- 1PM ET
October 21
- 4AM AEST
- 2AM JST
In addition to early access to the single-player, those who pre-order the game digitally can get their hands on the Season One Battle Pass with 50 tier skips, the Ghost Legacy Pack, and the FJX Cinder Weapon Vault.
click to enlargeModern Warfare 2 digital edition price
For those who are interested in getting their hands on the campaign early, you'll have to spend some hard-earned cash instead of shopping around for a physical copy of the game. Here are the prices for all digital editions of Modern Warfare 2:
- Cross-Gen Bundle - £69.99
- Vault Edition - £99.99
Both versions of the game are rather pricy but you do get plenty of extra content alongside the chance to play the campaign several days before you can get your hands on the new multiplayer offering.
Modern Warfare 2 campaign length
The exact length of the Modern Warfare 2 campaign is unknown. However, recent leaks claim Infinity Ward's latest single-player blockbuster contains at least 16 missions which is nearly double the amount from the Vanguard campaign.
Once we get our hands on the game, we will update the guide with all the latest intel.
That's all there is to know about Modern Warfare 2 campaign early access. For more, check out our guide showcasing the Modern Warfare 2 maps making their way into multiplayer.
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