Activision’s upcomingCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2received an official gameplay trailer last week, and, showcasing a mix of Hollywood-esque action sequences with elements of slower-paced stealth and tactical espionage, the campaign segments seen in the trailer seemed tocombine the best bits of the originalCall of Duty: Modern Warfaregames. That said, not everyone is pleased, and notoriousCall of Dutystreamer Dr Disrespect remarked in a July 11, 2025 stream that the upcoming title looked “unimpressive.”

“When I look at a trailer like that, the single-player campaign trailer, you could just tell that engine—it’s dated.” Dr Disrespect is known for his many gaming hot takes, often being among the first to decry issues with Activision’s long-running first-person shooter franchise. The streamer was quick to decryCall of Duty: Warzone’s Caldera map when it launched in late 2021, and he was none too pleased with most recentCall of Duty: Vanguardseason. Similarly, his immediate reaction toCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2was pessimistic.

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The nearly two-minute gameplay trailer provided a peek at the game’s solo campaign, offering snippets of lore and level setpieces backed by a remixed version of Metallica’s “Wherever I May Roam.” Yet, action-packed as it was, Dr Disrespect expressed that the game’s engine appeared to have been pushed to the breaking point. This may seem like a strange complaint, as Activision is currently touting anew “unified” engine that will power bothCall of Duty: WarzoneandCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. However, “new” seems to be a bit of a dubious word choice, as it has been confirmed thatCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2will run on the same engine developed for 2019’sCall of Duty: Modern Warfare.

Though unimpressed, Dr. Disrespect did state that he hopes the game can live up to the potential of series highlights from years prior. Crucially, the streamer was once a member ofCall of Dutydeveloper Sledgehammer Games and helped to design many of the multiplayer maps featured inCall of Duty: Advanced Warfare, lending credence to his criticisms. In late 2021, Dr. Disrespect announced that he’d started anew AAA development studio known as Midnight Societyin collaboration with ex-HaloandCall of Dutydevelopers, adding further merit to his thoughts on the 2022Call of Dutytitle.

Still, many believeCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2to be a return to form for the franchise following thesales slump instigated byCall of Duty: Vanguard. Regardless of Dr. Disrespects skepticism, 2022 looks to be a big year for theCall of Dutyseries.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2will be available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X on July 30, 2025.