To celebrate the recent launch of Season 3, players may enjoy multiplayer inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2at no cost during free access week. This opportunity allows players who have not purchasedCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2to experience the new content introduced with the major Season 3 update including new maps and modes.

Modern Warfare 2Season 3first launched on April 12 with several new maps, the returning Gunfight mode, new weapons, and a major playlist update. Season 3 will receive its second playlist update on April 19, which will rotate modes out for new and returning ones. To coincide with Season 3’s second week following launch, Activision revealsModern Warfare 2free access will return for a limited time.

Modern Warfare 2 Season 3 Free Access Week

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Activision confirmsModern Warfare 2free access week will be live from April 19 to April 26 with a slew of Season 3 content available to all players. During free access week, gamers on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms may downloadModern Warfare 2and try out multiplayer for free. Free access players may participate in Gunfight, Ground War, Invasion, and several 6v6 playlist modes. Further, these players may enjoy multiplayer matches onthe new Pelayo’s Lighthouse mapand the fan-favorite Shipment map. Those trying out Gunfight for the first time will also have access to the new Exhibit map, which has not been fully revealed yet.

Those playingModern Warfare 2during free access week will have an additional download that is required for multiplayer. The file size for this download may vary by platform according to Activision, so players must ensure they have more than enough storage space available forModern Warfare 2. Players may also upgrade to the full game during free access week to immediately pick up where they left off and play all ofModern Warfare 2Season 3’s new content.

Free access week is an enticing period for those interested inModern Warfare 2but are undecided about purchasing the game. This event will likely boost the total amount of active players during the week of April 19 to April 26, and a considerable amount of players may choose to purchaseModern Warfare 2once the trial is over.

TheModern Warfare 2playlist updatefor April 19 may be crucial since 10v10 Mosh Pit and Shipment 24/7 are among the most favored modes in the player base. If Infinity Ward implements several beloved modes in a single playlist update,Modern Warfare 2players may spread positive word of mouth and bring even more newcomers into the game during free access week.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

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