Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2could receive famous world-class soccer players as playable DLC operators if the latest rumor turns out to be accurate. Activision has big plans in store forCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, which likely includes high-profile collaboration events. The popularity ofCall of Duty: Warzoneencouraged Activision to pursue these collaborations such as “Operation Monarch” featuringGodzilla vs. Kong.
ProminentCall of Dutyleaker TheGhostOfHope claims Activision will hold a soccer-related event inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2featuring an elite batch of players such as Messi, Neymar, and Pogba. Insider Gaming corroborates the leaker’s claim, stating that various DLC operators were found withinModern Warfare 2’sgame files. The game’s current list of DLC operators includes Aksel, Connor, Klaus, Luna, Messi, Neymar, Pogba, Roze, Reyes, and Gromsco.

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Insider Gaming believes the soccer event inModern Warfare 2may coincide FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 beginning on November 20.Modern Warfare 2is expected to feature various collaborations just likeCall of Duty: Warzonedid, and the launch ofCall of Duty: Warzone 2plays a vital role for Activision’s plans going forward. However,Modern Warfare 2andWarzone 2have not officially launched, and Activision did not reveal any collaborations for the new games just yet. The first month of the game’s launch may see Activision and Infinity Ward focus on rounding out the core experience of its multiplayer component as the meta establishes itself.
Messi, Neymar, and Pogba are among the most exciting DLC operators due to the worldwide appeal of FIFA games and the sport. If the rumor is true,Modern Warfare 2may receive a large influx of players during the first few months of the game’s release. A well-received collaboration event could encourage Activision to pursue more soccer players such as Lewandowski, Haaland, and Ronaldo forModern Warfare 2. Additionally, the event could entice other sports organizations such as NFL and MLB to consider bringing its renowned players into thelatestCall of Dutytitle.
Alongside the new soccer collaboration rumor, TheGhostOfHope also claimsModern Warfare 2will receive campaign DLCin late 2023. Activision may consider more collaborations duringModern Warfare 2’s lifecycle, and the soccer collaboration serves as one of the game’s first major events.
Nonetheless,Modern Warfare 2could be an exciting title for new and returning players alike. Infinity Ward adjusted theModern Warfare 2betasas player feedback came in, so the multiplayer experience may be much more polished at launch. The developers still have changes to make that will makeModern Warfare 2’smultiplayer even better.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2releases October 28 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
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