Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has the biggest launch sales of the series' history
The game saw over $800 million in launch sales since its launch on October 28.
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Only a few days after launch, it’s becoming increasingly clear that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is performing extremely well, even by the standards of the long-running franchise.
Publisher Activisionsharedon Tuesday that launch sales forCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2have crossed $800 million in the three days since the game’s full launch on Oct. 28, 2022. The previous record-holder, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in 2011, sold $775 million in launch sales in its first five days after release. This means that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has the biggest launch in the series' history, alongside the biggest digital launch ever for a Call of Duty game.“Thank you,Call of Dutyplayers, for makingModern Warfare II’s launch one for the record books as well as the highest grossing entertainment opening of the year. It is our honor and privilege to deliver such a historic launch weekend for the best fans in the world,” said Johanna Faries, general manager of Call of Duty. “As amazing as this opening has been,Call of Dutyhas much more in store. An unprecedented level of support for theModern Warfareuniverse is on the horizon andWarzone 2.0’slaunch is right around the corner. It’s an incredible time for the franchise.”
A range ofnew modes are reportedly coming to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2in the coming months, while Warzone 2.0 is launching later in November, meaning players have plenty to look forward to. With this kind of support following up a robust campaign and multiplayer offering, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will likely be one of thebest Xbox gamesto grab over the holidays.
This comes as Activision Blizzard is currently in the process of being acquired by Microsoft. The deal, worth almost $69 billion, is currentlyundergoing regulatory reviewand is slated to finalize sometime before June 30, 2023.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022)
The latest big Call of Duty game is here, and based on early results, it’ll be a record-setter for the franchise. Fittingly, this is a game that will reportedly be getting more support than any Call of Duty game before it.
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