Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is Bringing Back Hardcore Mode for Season 2

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Infinity Ward is bringing back Call of Duty's Hardcore mode for Modern Warfare Season 02, drawing cheers but also some grumbling from a community has been calling for more multiplayer support for the popular shooter.The news was revealed in a tweet confirming that Hardcore is back and also encouraging players to follow the studio's blog for additional updates.

As the name implies, Hardcore mode is for Call of Duty players who want greater realism, removing the HUD and making bullets far deadlier.

It has been a Call of Duty staple since 2007's original Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, but it was absent from the launch of last year's Modern Warfare 2.Hardcore mode is part of a long wishlist for Modern Warfare 2 players, including red dots on the minimap, map voting, and issues acquiring additional camos.

Fans have also been calling for additional maps to augment the three that are currently in the game.No HUD? No problem. Hardcore is back!Follow Season 02’s Multiplayer updates in our studio blog later this week.It's all part of larger Season 2 updates for both Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0, both of which were delayed roughly two weeks in response to player feedback.