The rumored expansion coming to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 offers an opportunity to add some classic weapons to the mix. Before becoming a game as a service, Call of Duty games would release a ton of new weapons for players to use on launch and mostly leave it at that. However, with the reboot of Call of Duty in the form of Modern Warfare and its sequel Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 being a live service game, there are more chances to not only improve on some underrated gadgets but add to the already beefy roster of weapons.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was released with 51 weapons, including a plethora of different archetypes for ranged weapons. This is on top of launchers and classic Call of Duty melee weapons, the knife, and a riot shield. Moreover, each gun was boiled down to 33 weapon platforms in the newly dubbed Gunsmith 2.0, and gave players immense customizability. However, the weapon train doesn't end there, as four new weapons were added during Season one, and more weapons are coming with Season 2. In addition to the expansive multiplayer modes of Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2's cheaper loadout weapons, it's possible that players will see classic weapons return with the rumored advent of a new expansion in 2023.
What the Premium Update Means To Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Revealed in Activision Blizzard's Q3 2022 earnings report, the expansion was rumored to release sometime Fall of 2023 and is said to be a full premium experience and a continuation of Modern Warfare 2. While that could be simple hype, and there is plausible criticism with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 as a whole, the bottom line is there will likely be more Modern Warfare 2 content. This opens the door to various possibilities like new maps and operators, new game modes for multiplayer, and maybe even more weapons.
Moreover, considering this is rumored to be a "premium experience," it seems more than likely Activision Blizzard will take full advantage to give players a reason to play. Also, seeing that the Season 2 roadmap was revealed for Warzone 2 and it's one of most popular battle royale games on the market, there is a reason to come back and give the free-to-play game a try if more fan-favorite weapons from Call of Duty's past come back.
Classic Weapons Could Change How Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Is Played
There are four rifle classes in Modern Warfare 2 - assault rifle, battle rifle, marksman rifle, and sniper rifle. A fantastic possible addition to the assault rifle category could be the ACR. First featured in the original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 back in 2009, this weapon was one of the most iconic and balanced weapons to come out of the game. It had it all - solid damage, manageable recoil, and handling, making it almost a no-brainer to add back to the current title.
In the battle rifle class, the Famas could triumphantly return to Modern Warfare 2. While technically an assault rifle, the Famas would be a welcome addition to the game that shouldn't suffer from one of the lingering issues that players have been lamenting, which is that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's unlocks are needlessly complicated. As for the marksman and sniper rifles categories, it's a bit of a mixed bag. Modern Warfare 2 already has a nice variety of sniper rifles with a vast array of customizability. However, seeing the return of the SKS would be a welcome return. A marksman rifle with roots in classic Call of Duty, the weapon was agile despite having a faster rate of fire.
As for sniper rifles, the ZRG 20mm could be a game-changer in Modern Warfare 2. Built for sharpshooters, the ZRG 20mm has some of the highest bullet velocity in its class. Its return could finally bring some competition to the other semi-automatic sniper rifle, the Signal 50. As such, sniper rifles in Modern Warfare 2 and several other returning weapons could make or break the meta, and at the very least, players should expect a major shake-up if the DLC does come with more guns.
Close Quarter Fights In Modern Warfare 2 Could be More 'Risk and Reward'
With significant damage and range on top of low recoil, the fan-favorite UMP45 would be a fantastic addition to the game and could overshadow some of Modern Warfare 2's fastest weapons. While Modern Warfare 2 has a variety of shotguns, most of which are pump action, they don't hold a candle to the Spas-12. A powerful weapon in its own right, the Spas-12 was a high-risk, high-reward kind of gun with high damage at the cost of fire rate. While it was arguably one of the most overpowered weapons in Call of Duty, this could easily be remedied with an update or two.
Easily recognizable by sight and sound, the M60 is a weapon that defines the light machine gun category in Call of Duty. While it has one of the worst fire rates, it makes up for its serious damage and relatively clean iron sights. Last but not least, and one of the most devastating sidearms in Call of Duty history, the Model 1887 would be a powerful, if not controversial, addition to some of Modern Warfare 2's best close-quarters weapons. A mix of a side arm and a shotgun, the Model 1887 was devastatingly powerful and fun to use.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has many weapons to choose from, but it's often the classic ones that not only defined the series but were one of the main driving forces that made fans come back for the next game. As a result, it would only make sense for some classics to come back and shine a new light on the current meta, even though some might lose their charm and others might prove to be once again the best out there.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.