This week began with dismay from Modern Warfare 2 players at the news of an online survey that seemed to suggest that Activision is considering a premium-style subscription service for the online aspect of MW2! ! This has raised fans in arms this week, as it will exclude those who cannot afford it, from using all aspects of the new Call of Duty title.
Fortunately, today the fears of gamers around the world were crushed by the Infinity Ward Community Manager on the official forum.
“This rumor has absolutely nothing to do with Infinity Ward or our games, including Modern Warfare 2. We would never introduce such a system for Modern Warfare 2, so don’t worry.”
This is a relief to many fans, as the PVP of the new Call of Duty title is already touted as higher than any triple-A game currently out there. Robert Bowling, the community manager, went on to say, “Multiplayer will always be the same and free for everyone, as always.”
Good news for fans, as the rumors above list a number of additional services for the game that players could purchase through subscription-based models (monthly, quarterly, and annually) or as bundled content with a copy of the game. at an additional cost.
Some of the premium service structures were thought to have been leaked, ranging in price and services from a $ 10 (£ 6) annual fee to a $ 150 (£ 91) all-inclusive game package. In return, Activision was thought to offer everything from discounts on DLC and weapon customization at the cheaper end of the scale, to a war room for strategy and tournament access. All of these extras were described as optional, meaning that players could still purchase normal copies of the game without a subscription-based service.
Fortunately, it seems that players don’t have to worry about any subscription services for Modern Warfare 2. It’s coming in November!
