MW2 Devs Confirm Return of a Fan-Favorite Game Mode That’s Been Missing Since Launch

All eyes are on Infinity Ward as it puts the finishing touches on the second season of content for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2, especially after it was delayed from its original release date until next month. One feature the development team has now confirmed will, at last, be included is Hardcore, a fan-favorite game mode that was strangely missing at launch.

No HUD? No problem. Hardcore is back!Follow Season 02’s Multiplayer updates in our studio blog later this week.

modern warfare 2 hardcore mode

For those not up to speed, Hardcore has been part of the CoD experience for years, beloved by a community of players who enjoy its more competitive multiplayer experience. There’s a more limited head-up display; a faster time to kill, and friendly fire is switched on.

For whatever reason, Infinity Ward removed the mode from MW2 at launch, replacing it instead with Tier 1, a mode that was essentially a rebrand of the Realism game mode. It failed to strike a chord with fans of Hardcore, though, many of whom disliked its hitmakers, kill feed, and complete lack of HUD.

GTA V’s PC Version Just Got a Console-Parity Upgrade - character with fuel tank

Precise details on what to expect from this re-jigged Hardcore mode in Season 2 will have to wait until Infinity Ward’s in-depth blog publishes later this week. Until then, you’re able to check out everything we know about MW2 and Warzone 2 Season 2 in our detailed articlehere.

FEAR FA 98 silent hill fifa 98 crossover - a big monster on the field

A Collage Of Screenshots & Key Art From Terrifier: The ARTcade Game

A skater grinding in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2.