Summary
- The Australian Classification Board rates MW2 and MW3 for next-gen consoles, hinting at a re-release with online support.
- MW2 fans hope for multiplayer revival after remastered version exclusion in 2020.
- Rumors swirl about MW4 development for next-gen Xbox, with possible 2026 release date.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3 have been rated by the Australian Classification Board. The organization is part of the country’s government and oversees the classification and rating of media and games. What excites Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 and 3 fans about this news is that the current rating likely indicates that Activision Blizzard is planning to re-release the original 2009 and 2011 versions of these games, potentially with online play support.
Earlier in February, a rumor circulated about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 joining Game Pass. Excited fans quickly reminisced about MW2′s iconic multiplayer because when Activision launched the remastered version in 2020, one of the primary complaints was the exclusion of multiplayer. Naturally, the fan base wished that if the rumors were true and the game was coming to Game Pass, the company would take the opportunity to revive online PvP matches. Now, the surfaced MW2 and MW3 ratings in Australia might indicate that their hopes are about to be realized.
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As reported by Insider Gaming, the Australian Classification Board published two MA 15+ ratings on April 3, 2025: one for the PlayStation 5 cross-generation version of Modern Warfare 2 and another for the standard cross-generation version of its successor, Modern Warfare 3. Both games are marked as Activision Blizzard productions, with 2025 noted as the “year of production.” Notably, MW3′s rating also mentions “in-game purchases,” which gives weight to the rumors about online support.
MW2 and MW3 Could be Coming to Next-Gen Consoles
Back in 2024, a fan tried to add multiplayer to MW2’s remastered edition. The mod that was known as H2M was supposed to use the 2020 game’s assets to allow players to partake in online matches. However, Activision issued a cease-and-desist order to the modder, leaving the community furious. It seems the company has long recognized the business potential in updating classic titles’ functionalities without fully remastering or remaking them, as it has apparently been working on porting these two to current-gen consoles.
The rumors about MW2 and MW3′s re-release haven’t been the only encouraging news for CoD players. Earlier in March 2025, reports claimed that Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 is in development for the next-gen Xbox. Some leaks that surfaced at the time also pointed out 2026 as the rumored game’s launch date, with the possibility of it being a launch title for Microsoft’s upcoming console. However, it’s important to note that Activision has not made any comments about these recent claims, leaving fans with no choice but to wait for an official reveal.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)
- Released
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November 10, 2009
- ESRB
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M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs
- Multiplayer
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Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer
