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Infinity Ward and Raven Software announced tons of new content for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 and we couldn’t be more excited. While we’re getting the usual host of new weapons, operators and a brand new battle pass, the Call of Duty 2023 event is what has grabbed headlines. Activision has announced that it will reveal the next Call of Duty title via an in-game event in Season 5. Modern Warfare 3, which is one of the most-loved Call of Duty games of all time, is getting a remake according to leaks so you do not want to miss out on Season 5 content.
What’s new in Modern Warfare 2 Season 5
Players can expect two gunfight maps, a returning Modern Warfare 1 map, and two Core maps. There are also some new game modes coming to the game along with the usual host of Operators, weapons and a new season pass.
New Game Mode: Havoc
Havoc is a brand-new Core Multiplayer mode inspired by classic arena-shooter gameplay, then further enhanced with the injection of a random selection of frenzy-inducing modifiers. Infinity Ward specifically designed this as a “rogue” like mode, where each time a game is played, you receive enhancement modifiers that change the gameplay in new and interesting (and not to mention, chaotic) ways. Don’t expect two games of Havoc to play out identically. But do expect a whole lot of fast-paced combat with an emphasis on entertaining takedowns.
The match starts in a similar manner to a Team Deathmatch. However, you should forget about Perk Packages, Killstreaks, or Field Upgrades: They don’t exist in Havoc. Instead, prepare to embrace the match-changing modifiers!
Players start with one modifier at the beginning of a match. Once a squad is the first to reach a multiple of 12 kills – 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 – the game adds a new modifier to the match for both teams, from a pool of 14 available modifiers. Here are examples of just five of them:
Ammo Feeder: Auto reloads a weapon (from stock ammo) upon elimination.
Boots Off the Ground: Moon gravity. Affects only player jump heights, not thrown equipment or ballistics.
Flameshot: Flame-tipped Crossbows and Molotovs only. All Loadouts change immediately to this upon modifier activation.
Hero Landing: Landing from a big drop causes a frag-grenade-like explosion around you.
Perspective Shift: Everyone swaps to a third-person camera view.
Gunfight Variants
The Gunfight game mode will get limited-time experiences in-season but they will not be available at launch. Custom Gunfights will be available from day one so you might want to hop into the game and try it out.
Gunfight Custom (Launch): Featuring standard Gunfight rules, but the weaponry you bring is taken from your favorite Loadouts.
Gunfight Snipers (Mid-Season): Tool up with your favorite sniper or marksman rifle, and leave the Secondary, Tacticals, and Lethals at home.
Armored Gunfight (In-Season): Need more protection during your 2v2 skirmishes? Then get ready for Armored Gunfight, a variation of the fan-favorite mode, featuring standard Gunfight rules with one distinct difference; armor is enabled! Each squadmate comes to the fight with 150 HP of Armor, 100 Health, and no replacement plates or health regeneration. All other Gunfight rules apply (win conditions, overtime, capturing the overtime flag), but your takedown tactics should be adjusted accordingly.
Faceoff (4v4)
For those seeking the fast-action gameplay of small-team cage matches, the ultimate compliment to Gunfight is back! Use your own Loadouts, forget Killstreaks, and play modes like Team Deathmatch and Kill Confirmed on all the Modern Warfare II Gunfight maps. However, in Season 05 the action is even more frenzied, as the player count is upped by one Operator per team.
Call of Duty 2023 Reveal
Drop into Call of Duty: Warzone to experience the worldwide reveal for Call of Duty 2023 in a limited-time event. Join the ranks of Shadow Company to take on Konni forces and secure the chemical weapon threat before it’s too late. Stay tuned to Call of Duty’s social media channels for more details about the upcoming reveal.
Six New Weapons
FR Avancer (Assault Rifle – Launch, Battle Pass)
Carrack .300 (Sniper Rifle – Launch, Battle Pass)
M13C (Assault Rifle – In-Season)
New SMG, Sidearm, and Melee Weapon (In-Season)
Players can also expect six new operators and two new vehicles. The game will also have Nicki Minaj and other artists from the world of hip-hop arriving as skins in the upcoming update.
