While they may have still sold pretty well, the last two Call of Duty entries have been met with a lukewarm reception from long-time fans of the series. Both Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Call of Duty: Vanguard have been criticized for their slower gameplay, seemingly dated visuals, and vast array of bugs and glitches that still run rampant through each game today. Perhaps these criticisms wouldn't be so harsh if 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare wasn't met with such widespread acclaim.
When the reboot dropped just a few years ago, it was widely heralded as a return to form for the franchise, where the last few games had been met with a pretty scathing critical reception. Infinity Ward managed to bring back both fans of the old Call of Duty games, and those who had lost interest in the franchise altogether, along with some complete newcomers to the series. And now, as the Call of Duty developer cycle ticks back over to Infinity Ward, all eyes are on this year's entry, heavily rumored to be a direct sequel titled Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
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The current speculation around Modern Warfare 2 has reached an all-time high. It seems as though every week, or even every few days brings with it new rumors centered around Modern Warfare 2's potential release date, new modes, weapons, or returning characters. With the sheer amount of rumors, many from long-time, trustworthy sources, some Modern Warfare 2 details seem pretty set in stone, despite players not even having confirmation that the game even exists.
A few of the most prominent online rumors center around the game's campaign and story, which is allegedly going to feature some
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