Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Should Skip PS4, Xbox One Consoles

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Expectations are high for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, as it serves as a follow-up to 2019’s hugely successful reboot of the subseries. Based on what has been revealed, teased, and leaked for the game thus far, it seems poised to deliver. After all, a campaign featuring the return of Task Force 141 and a multiplayer offering that brings back classic maps like Highrise and weapons like the Intervention seems like a recipe for success.

However, one of the only areas where Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 could be lacking a bit is in the graphics department. It is no secret that last-gen consoles hold back games from reaching their full potential visually, something that has seenCall of Duty: Warzone’s graphics getting very dated in a short period of time. With games likeGotham Knights scrapping their last-gen releases far into development, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 should do the same, allowing the best possible version of the game to be released.

Why Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Won't Feature Zombies

With Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2019, Infinity Ward introduced an updated version of its engine, with IW8 delivering a gorgeous game that was a massive step-up graphically from Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. This same engine allowed Call of Duty: Vanguard to shine from a visual standpoint, and it will surely help Modern Warfare 2 look great — though it is hard not to think about how bigger the graphical leap would be if last-gen consoles were left out of the equation.

While the reveal trailer for Modern Warfare 2 and its campaign demo look solid, they are also very comparable to the original Modern Warfare in terms of their visuals. The character models, in particular, feel a lot less cutting edge than those seen in fully