Classification Board Rating
The Australian Classification Board has rated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, suggesting a port of Infinity Ward's original 2009 shooter may soon be revealed.
The ACB updated its website to reflect a fresh R 18+ rating for the entry in the franchise, with a classification date of October 1, 2026. Reflecting a mature description based on instances of high-impact drug use, in-game purchases, online interactivity, and chat, the sudden appearance of a rating suggests plans may be underway to revisit Modern Warfare 2 in the near future.
The page specifically calls the title Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009). The assumption is that this serves as an indication that a proper port will soon be announced, though target platforms have not yet been shared.
Precedent from Black Ops Ports
Activision attempted a similar strategy with the Black Ops series earlier. Ports for Black Ops 1 and 2 were leaked, announced, and launched within the span of about one month, seeing significant commercial success despite some controversy surrounding the releases.
Many criticized the previous Call of Duty ports for being direct transfers of the original 2010s releases with minimal upgrades. Issues with exploiters also impacted multiplayer lobbies shortly after launch.
Pricing and Future Expectations
Pricing for the previous ports drew criticism as well, with each game priced at $40 on PlayStation consoles and additional costs required for season passes, though subscriber discounts were made available.
Specific platforms for the potential Modern Warfare 2 port remain unconfirmed until an official announcement is made by Activision.
Infinity Ward's original 2009 title received critical acclaim upon its initial release.
