Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Early Update Patch Notes: Strike Remake, New Game Modes, and More

Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 is bringing a host of exciting new content, including two new core and gunfight maps, three thrilling game modes, and various surprises for players.

Credit: Activision

In Modern Warfare 2 Season 5, players can look forward to a plethora of thrilling new content. The update introduces two fresh core and gunfight maps, three exciting game modes, and several surprises to keep players engaged. Here's a detailed rundown of everything to expect in the forthcoming seasonal update.

Strike Map Returns:

One of the fan-favorite multiplayer maps, Strike, makes a comeback in Modern Warfare 2 Season 5. Originally featured in COD 4, this large urban desert town has been revamped with slight adjustments to suit modern gameplay.

Call of Duty Strike Map
Credit: Activision

New Maps and Game Modes:

Punta Mar (6v6 Map): An all-new map set in a recently evacuated tourist attraction in Las Almas, offering intense battles across shops, rooftops, and abandoned residences.

Lounge (Gunfight Map): A compact and high-octane club setting, perfect for Gunfight and small-squad modes, with plenty of action and danger at every turn.

Canal (Gunfight Map): Situated near Vondel, this new Gunfight map takes place in and around a brewery and a canal thoroughfare, offering verticality and close-quarters combat.

Havoc Mode:

Havoc is a brand-new Core Multiplayer mode inspired by classic arena shooters but enhanced with a selection of random frenzy-inducing modifiers. It operates as a "rogue-like" mode, adding unique gameplay changes with each match for fast-paced and entertaining combat.

Big Capture the Flag: Experience classic Capture the Flag matches on a larger scale with Big Capture the Flag mode, featuring 20v20 battles in locations like Guijarro streets and Mawizeh Marshlands.

Prepare for the excitement as Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 delivers a mix of nostalgic maps and thrilling game modes for players to enjoy.

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Genres
First-Person Shooter (FPS)
Platform(s)
PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date
Oct 29, 2003
Price
$59.99
Developer(s)
Infinity Ward, Treyarch, Sledgehammer Games
Publisher(s)
Activision
ESRB Rating
M