Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is Promising Big Things For Ghost

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Hype surrounding the long-anticipated reboot of Modern Warfare 2 reached a new high on May 24, as a video posted on all official Call of Duty accounts finally revealed a release date for the upcoming title. Not just limited to providing release information, the video also confirmed the core cast of characters that fans can expect to engage with throughout the campaign.

The release date confirmation video for Modern Warfare 2 outlined key character art and voice lines for the returning characters of Soap, Gaz, Ghost, and Captain Price, while also introducing a brand-new key character to the franchise known as Alejandro Vargas. Of all these characters, Ghost seemingly held the most gravitas and importance in this reveal.

How Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2'S Release Date Compares To Past Games

Many long-term fans of the Call of Duty franchise will know of the character Ghost, who appeared prominently within the campaign of 2009's Modern Warfare 2, and even within the multiplayer in an announcer role. A key member of the illustrious special forces group Task Force 141, Ghost was an instant fan-favorite due to his trademark full-face skull mask, mysterious identity, and quick wit within the heat of battle.

Ghost's legacy was immortalized with the extremely sad way in which he died during the original Modern Warfare 2. Along with partial protagonist Roach, Ghost was tragically betrayed and killed by surprise antagonist General Shepherd, in a move that brought about the ending events of Modern Warfare 2's campaign. Despite his comparatively smaller role within the original Modern Warfare trilogy, Simon «Ghost» Riley has remained as one of the most popular characters in the entire Call of Duty franchise.

While fans were disappointed