Modern Warfare 2 Killstreaks: Cruise missiles, stealth bomber, UAVs, and more explained
There are very few terms as iconic in gaming as 'Killstreaks.' A staple of Call of Duty's multiplayer feature, the Killstreaks are back for Modern Warfare 2.
The new title's classic and new Killstreaks feature is essential to Call of Duty's multiplayer experience. With the campaign out of the way and season 1 out now, here is everything you need to know about Killstreaks, how to use them, and more.
Killstreaks are a multiplayer feature in Call of Duty, where separate from the loadout, players can pick three Killstreaks, giving them the ability to deploy certain perks upon earning a certain number of eliminations.
Modern Warfare 2 also allows a Scorestreak system where players can use their earned score instead of kills to track their progress. Players can lose these streaks if they are eliminated. In this case, the streak will go back to zero. Gamers can only use one of these streak systems at a time.
UAV: The first of Modern Warfare 2's Killstreaks is the UAV. Upon activation, the UVA flies high over the playable area and scans and reveals enemy locations to teammates every couple of seconds. It will stay as long as it has fuel or can be shot down by a Predator missile.
Bomb Drone: After activating the Bomb Drone, the player gets access to a remote-controlled drone with a C4 and camera. It can be manually detonated or will automatically detonate if it runs out of fuel, is shot down by an enemy, or hits the water. Players can also use its camera to survey chokepoints or covers and make callouts to the team. For Warfare 2 maps, it is recommended to use them against tightly packed groups or at objective points.
Counter UAV: A drone that does exactly as the name suggests. Counter UAV disrupts enemy UAVs or any other tool that
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