Call of Duty: Of course 'The Boys' are all about Season 04 Reloaded

No offense - but there’s really no other first-person shooter game on the same level as what Call of Duty delivers on a yearly basis and at the rate of these season updates, a monthly basis, too. With the hype ignited for Modern Warfare II and Warzone Season 04 Reloaded going down July 12, it’s only right to lose your mind to buzz about Prime Video hit series ‘The Boys’ getting thrown into the mix.

The ‘Boys’ are back with help from ‘Call of Duty’ Season 04

From new weapon load outs to insanely cool game modes, it’s all the fun you’ve come to expect from Activision’s epic franchise with a twist of ‘The Boys’ involved.

Launching this Wednesday, July 12, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Warzone Season 04 Reloaded will bring Operators from the hit Amazon Prime Video show, The Boys, 72 player Battle Royale in Vondel, a new Gulag, the epic conclusion to Special Ops Raid Atomgrad, a new Multiplayer Map, and much more!

Check out what Season 04 Reloaded has to offer: 

Warzone Overview:

·     Welcome to Battle Royale in Vondel. Resurgence will still be around, but for those Operators prepared for a traditional, high-intensity Battle Royale… Vondel is about to welcome up to 72 players to see which one – or which team – can conquer the city.

·     Enter the New Gulag. Call of Duty veterans can make themselves feel at home in Vondel Castle’s wine cellar and dungeon, but anyone can learn how to master this arena for 1v1 duels.

·     Additional Features. The Occupation Scan is coming back, along with the Signals Intelligence Contract, and the Portable Redeploy Drone, all scheduled to be released within the Reloaded launch window.  

Modern Warfare II Overview:

·     It’s Last Down. But Task Force 141 isn’t doomed. Welcome to the grand reveal of RAID: Atomgrad Episode 04, the epic conclusion to TF141’s Special Operations in Modern Warfare II.

·     Might Turn into a Ghost… Because that Ultimate Perk can be great on Vondel Waterfront, the new Multiplayer map where stealth maneuvers are your focus , rather than swimming underneath houseboats as you would in Vondel. Be a true 141 Operator and plan accordingly. 

·     Time to Play the Game. Ranked Play Season 04 is in full swing, and you have plenty of time – but not too much time – to complete the Battle Pass and reach the maximum Prestige Rank until Season 05 begins!

Across both titles:

·     Supes vs. Soldiers - The Boys Invade Call of Duty. Homelander, Starlight, and Black Noir have arrived, and they brought a few surprises to the Call of Duty universe.

·     MX Guardian: Need something "up close and personal?" Unlocked via challenge through the Battle Pass, this highly versatile full-auto shotgun is limited only by its effective range… Otherwise it's ready to deliver some devastating knockout blows.

·     More In Store. Whisker Tango and two Tracer Packs highlight the rest of the in-game Store. Also, get the free Prime Gaming Bundle before it rotates out on July 20.

Call of Duty: The Season 04 action is fully loaded with maps, infamous masked face and more

While the NBA season might really be wrapping up for good, there’s no slowing down what Call of Duty is serving up on a regular basis - notably with Season 04 just days away from arriving. From nearly 10 new Modern Warfare II multiplayer maps to a fresh vehicle, there’s reason to geek out about what’s on deck from the iconic franchise.

‘Call of Duty’s’ Season 04 is fully loaded with fun

Whether you’re a hardcore multiplayer mode only type of player like myself or love to grind it out through Warzone, Season 04 has you completely covered.

Call of Duty fans can get excited, because new content is headed their way, including a new Warzone map, seven new Modern Warfare II Multiplayer maps, four new armaments, a new amphibious vehicle and an infamous masked face when Season 04 kicks off for Modern Warfare II and Warzone on June 14. Developed by Beenox, Vondel, the new medium-sized Warzone map, features 15 distinct points of interest, including a medieval castle, an abandoned zoo, city hall, a soccer stadium set up for an epic paintball tournament, town houses, cafes, and more.

Warzone: 

• Welcome to Vondel. This medium-sized map is ready to host Resurgence, DMZ, and the Lockdown LTM at launch, with standard Battle Royale in-Season.

• Over a Half Dozen New Features. Tactical Amphibious Vehicle (TAV) for Vondel, the return of Favorite Supply Boxes, a new Field Upgrade, and more.

• The Sandstorm Continues in Al Mazrah. In addition to Vondel’s introduction, Al Mazrah sees some slight topographical changes during Season 04.

• A New, Full Ranked Season Arrives in Season 04. Ready yourself for a full Ranked Season with more rewards to claim. 

• More at Mid-Season, Including Traditional Battle Royale in Vondel, New Vondel Gulag. The action will only get hotter as we look towards a summer Mid-Season Update.

 Modern Warfare II:

• A Six-Pack of New Multiplayer Maps at Launch. Showdown. Kunstenaar (pronounced “khun-steh-nawr”) District. Mercado. Penthouse. Mawizeh Marsh. Ahkdar Village. Plus one more Core MP map planned for mid-season.

• Search & Destroy, Prisoner Rescue to Expand to 12v12 for a Limited Time. Expect the Playlist rotation to include these intense modes with double the number of players on each team.

• A New Ranked Season. Rise and grind; shoot for a new top Division and unlock those cool Ranked Rewards as you prepare for the exciting conclusion to the Call of Duty League season.

Across both titles:

• The Assault on Vondel Begins at Launch. Complete challenges to unlock new items not just for yourself, but also for the entire community, including a new melee weapon: the Tonfa.

• New Weapons. In addition to the Tonfa, ready yourself with the Tempus Razorback Assault Rifle and ISO 45 SMG, both available for free in the Battlepass.

• New Operators, Including Nikto. The masked ex-cover agent returns with a vengeance. Other Operators include a total badass working for SpecGru and .

• Prestige Levels Continue, New Challenges Available. Reach Level 850 to unlock a special Weapon Blueprint.

Call of Duty: The new Modern Warfare II 'BlackCell Bundle' for Season 03 is here

It’s one thing to game and it’s another to go all-out, guns blazing in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II with the newly launched season three and a must-own BlackCell Bundle. If there’s one thing you can count on from Activision at this point, it’s the fact there’s always a unique and solid twist to the best franchise available.

The BlackCell Bundle is must-own, must-play and must-experience

Must-everything? You bet. With Season 03 officially here for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, this new bundle pack comes with a $29.99 price tag but delivers on endless levels. All below details come from the amazing team over at Call of Duty. Stay frosty, gamers.

Step up to a higher class of combat excellence.

BlackCell represents a new premium offering that goes beyond the Battle Pass Bundle in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II and Call of Duty®: Warzone™ 2.0, granting exclusive items in addition to expedited Battle Pass progression for $29.99 MSRP (or your regional equivalent).

BlackCell: An Overview

A Battle Pass Bundle and Pro Pack combined with even more items, BlackCell is a premium offering that provides incredible value – over 7,000* COD Points in value – to be used across both games: 

Battle Pass BlackCell Sector, Token Tier Skips

The BlackCell Sector offers a unique entry point to the rest of the Battle Pass Map that allows you to unlock higher value items (higher tiered Battle Pass items) more quickly and instantly grants you the BlackCell Operator attired in an imposing animated Camo skin, Pro-Tuned Weapon Blueprint, Vehicle Skin, Finishing Move, and 1,100 CP bonus.

You can also take advantage of the 20 Battle Token Tier Skips (25 on PlayStation®) that BlackCell comes with, and immediately unlock one of the two free functional weapons available in the Battle Pass.

You can also unlock more than a dozen other items within the Battle Pass, including COD Points, Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, and Vehicle Skins by using these Battle Token Tier Skips to move proficiently and rapidly across the AO within the Battle Pass.

The regular Battle Pass will still be available each season for 1,100 COD Points. You can also upgrade to BlackCell at any point and receive those 1,100 COD Point back in addition to all the BlackCell content. 

Immediate Item Unlocks, Including New Operator and Weapon Blueprint

BlackCell owners also get a number of immediate unlocks as well as the Battle Pass purchase, including the BlackCell’s very own Operator, known as Atom.

The BlackCell have their own armorer that can handcraft incredible Weapon Blueprints, too. In Season 03’s BlackCell Sector, you can get your hands on the “Singularity” Assault Rifle Pro-Tuned Blueprint, a five-attachment all-around beast of a weapon.

The “Singularity” Pro-Tuned Blueprint, comes with an extended magazine to help deal with multiple hostiles, a reflex optic for a precise sight picture, and a trio of attachments that help keep recoil and aiming stability in check: a brake, an angled grip, and a heavy barrel. All these attachments also come Pro-Tuned, meaning an Operator will have this weapon’s full potential unlocked straight out of the armory.

And when it comes to riding in style, the BlackCell make their mark on any Heavy Tank with a new Vehicle Skin, one of two additional instant unlocks in this Blackcell Sector alongside a new Finishing Move

Special Season 03 Bonus Operator Skins

For Season 03, all BlackCell owners will receive a Bonus series of BlackCell-only Battle Pass items available as exclusive additional unlocks on top of the regular Battle Pass content, within the AO Sectors. These include a dozen additional Operator Skins, all themed around the sleek black-and-gold aesthetic of the new addition to the Operator roster.

The bonus BlackCell Skins for each of the Battle Pass operator skins, including Ghost, Soap, and other favorite Operators across KorTac and SpecGru, unlocked with every Operator Skin unlock in the Battle Pass. For example: if the Battle Pass includes an Operator Skin in Sector C1, then BlackCell owners get BOTH that skin PLUS an exclusive BlackCell Operator Skin, which may or may not be for the same Operator.

1,100 COD Points Bonus

The value does not stop there for those who decide to be a part of BlackCell:

As previously mentioned, in addition to accessing up to 1,400 COD Points through the full Battle Pass, BlackCell includes an instant unlock of 1,100 COD Points within the BlackCell Sector that can be used on any other Bundle in the Store.

Just in Season 03 alone, the 1,100 COD Point Battle Pass, plus 3,000 COD Points’ worth of Battle Token Tier Skips, and 1,100 COD Points in BlackCell sector with the free items immediately on purchase for over 7,000* COD Points in value.

Consider picking up BlackCell when Season 03 launches on April 12 in Modern Warfare® II and WarzoneTM 2.0. For more intel on what this season has to offer outside this new Bundle, check out the full season announcement here. 

Stay frosty.

 *BlackCell sector value based on comparable in-game store bundles.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is free to play for 5 days starting tomorrow

Never the type to suggest having a ‘sick day’ but if you need a reason to stay in for the next few days, how about the fact the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II community is going to be fully loaded starting tomorrow with a five-day free access launch? Holy. Digital. Smokes.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is free-free for the next 5 days

While the campaign is great, everyone knows the bread and butter of COD gaming is always with the multi-player action. So knowing you’re going to have a mixture of hardcore gamers and victims - er - newbies, playing? The fun can’t happen soon enough.

Battle amongst the wintry peaks surrounding the Himmelmatt Expo; skirmish through the cargo ship containers on the compact, fan-favorite Shipment; and join Captain Price, Farah, and Gaz as they embark to Atomgrad in Special Ops Raid Episode 01.

Following the launch of Season 02 Reloaded, the Free Access period will feature a limited selection of Multiplayer and Special Ops experiences for non-game owners to get into Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II.

From March 16 through 20, Free Access players can battle across six Multiplayer maps and a variety of game modes alongside the first Co-Op Raid. Invite your friends and family to compete, whether they’ve been your squadmates in Call of Duty®: Warzone™ 2.0 or they’re jumping into the fray for the first time.

Call of Duty's life-changing 'Hardcore' mode is really coming back to Multiplayer

Holy freaking smokes. Normally something like this would be saved for the PREVIEWS, REVIEWS & MORE section but heck freaking yes - getting the Hardcore mode back into Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II? This is borderline breaking news.

Call of Duty’s Hardcore mode is back-back

While details are still coming together, the biggest news surrounding the best shooting game in the culture is Hardcore returning. What was redesigned as ‘Tier 1’ is getting properly added to the newest title.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II's Season 2 is arriving next month with non-stop content

As if you needed more reasons to geek out over what Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II has to offer? How about gearing up for a season two packed with content and an emphasis on how gamers are feeling about the gameplay?

Call of Duty’s second season is on deck

The folks over at COD made sure to issue a statement to let the world know the next season isn’t just about adding a few perks. Instead, there’s a steady focus on making sure the experience is unforgettable and what the community really wants.

‘Season 02 will be launching on February 15.
Stay tuned for additional intel.

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Call of Duty's new Battle Pass system starts in Modern Warfare 2

Just like the next generation of consoles, there’s an enhanced change going on these days in the world of Activision’s Call of Duty. Notably? How about an insanely well thought out Battle Pass system aimed at coming through for the gamers?

Call of Duty’s new Battle Pass system has arrived

There’s a ton of insanely fun things happening in the world of Modern Warfare 2 but with the focus always on the multiplayer experience, it’s only right to geek out over the new Battle Pass set-up launching.

Welcome to the all-new Battle Pass for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2.0, where player choice leads to complete domination over the Area of Operations. Using Battle Token Tier skips, players can choose the rewards they want to earn first each season, from free Functional Weapons to Weapon Blueprints, Operator Skins, and more.

Later in November, players can add three new Operators to their rooster: the soccer stars of Modern Warfare II FC, with the Tracer Pack: Neymar JrOperator Bundle, Tracer Pack: Paul Pogba Operator Bundle and Tracer Pack: Messi Operator Bundle. All three Tracer Packs include exclusive playable Operators, Weapon Blueprints, Charms, Vehicle Skins, Stickers, Emblems and a Finishing Move.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 makes $1 billion so we're giving away a copy for YOU to own

Now how about that for headline flexing? YOU can get a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 copy. YOU can get a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 copy. YOU can… okay - you get the point but in all honesty, when you’re a powerhouse like Activision and have your latest Call of Duty release make history by reaching $1 billion in global sales in record-breaking fashion? It’s only right to celebrate with a contest giveaway!

First things first - the huge $1 billion announcement

Before getting into how you can secure your Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 copy, let’s give you a billion reasons to ‘want’ the game - aside from the obvious, of course.

Activision’s Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®II continues to smash franchise records as the new blockbuster has crossed $1 billion in worldwide sell-through following the first 10 days from its release on October 28, 2022. The new mark tops the previous franchise record of 15 days set in 2012 by Black Ops® II.

Player engagement continues to soar as Modern Warfare II players already have played more than 200 million hours and over 1 billion matches across PlayStation, Xbox and PC platforms in the first 10 days following its release on October 28.

"Our developers, along with our entire Activision Blizzard team, are the backbone of our unwavering commitment to serve our hundreds of millions of players around the world. I am so proud of the extraordinary efforts from our Call of Duty teams and the records they have achieved with Modern Warfare II. Connecting the world through joy, fun and the thrill of competition is the key to our success. Modern Warfare II has provided this to millions of players faster and with greater satisfaction than ever before,” said Bobby Kotick, CEO, Activision Blizzard.

A lot of wordplay to memorize? Let’s simplify things up. Three huge things to geek out about.

• Modern Warfare II is the highest grossing entertainment opening of 2022.

• Modern Warfare II is the #1 top selling opening in franchise history topping $800 million in sell-through following its first three days of release.

• On November 16, the run continues with the release of Call of Duty: Warzone TM2.0.

And a little more excitement from big executive Johanna Faries? Of course.

“The incredible momentum driving Modern Warfare II is a direct reflection of the energy and passion of the Call of Duty community,” said Johanna Faries, General Manager, Call of Duty. “As we look ahead to an unprecedented level of support for Modern Warfare IIand Warzone 2.0’s launch next week, we are motivated to deliver again for the best player community in the world.”

Whew - now, to the biggest reason to get excited? How about securing a copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for you to game on for either the PlayStation or Xbox console? You got it. Rules are simple as picking a load out ahead of a match.

1. For starters - follow @attacktheculture and @callofduty on Instagram.

2. In the below Instagram post, tell us who your dream celebrity would be to have on your winner takes all Team Death Match bout and why, of course.

3. Include what system you would want for your copy - PlayStation or Xbox.

4. Boom! THAT’S IT! If selected, we’ll slide into YOUR DM to confirm. Contest ends TODAY. Kidding - you have until Wednesday, November 9. Good luck!

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'Modern Warfare II' nearly hits $1 billion in 72 hours

If you’re not playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II right now, then you’re missing out in a big way. Activision’s must-own - forget just playing - new title has banked $800 million sell-through in its first three days of becoming globally available.

Activision’s newest video game is reaching $1 billion

In just 72 hours, Activision has insane bragging rights. Flirting with $1 billion gives the franchise its largest opening weekend - ever.

Activision’s Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II has become the #1 top-selling opening weekend ever in the franchise, delivering more than $800 million worldwide in sell-through following the first three days from its release on October 28, 2022. The blockbuster opening tops any of the biggest worldwide box office openings of 2022, surpassing ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ and ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ worldwide box office openings combined.

Modern Warfare II also set a new franchise opening-weekend record as the #1 top-selling Call of Dutydigital opening through its first three days. Developed by Infinity Ward, the release of Modern Warfare IIrepresents a bold new direction for the entertainment franchise, which will continue with the upcoming release of Call of Duty®: Warzone TM 2.0 on November 16.

"Thank you to our talented team that has created magic through extraordinary artistry and technology, and to the global community of players who find joy and connection through Call of Duty. This milestone belongs to them,” said Bobby Kotick, CEO, Activision Blizzard.

Through only its first three days of release, Modern Warfare II’s opening topped the previous five-day franchise record set in 2011 by Modern Warfare® 3 in sell-through, to become the biggest opening ever in Call of Duty. Players around the world took part in the new launch, setting new player participation franchise records for number of unique players and hours played through its first three days of premium release.

“Thank you, Call of Duty players, for making Modern Warfare II’s launch one for the record books as well as the highest grossing entertainment opening of the year. It is our honor and privilege to deliver such a historic launch weekend for the best fans in the world,” said Johanna Faries, General Manager, Call of Duty. “As amazing as this opening has been, Call of Duty has much more in store. An unprecedented level of support for the Modern Warfare universe is on the horizon and Warzone 2.0’s launch is right around the corner. It’s an incredible time for the franchise.”

Modern Warfare II is available worldwide on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox® Series X|S, Xbox One®,and PC in a fully optimized experience for Battle.net, Blizzard Entertainment’s online gaming service, and Steam. Modern Warfare II development is led by Infinity Ward alongside an incredible team of studios, including Activision Central Design, Activision Central Tech, Activision Localization Dublin, Activision QA, Activision Shanghai, Beenox, Demonware, High Moon Studios, Raven Software, Sledgehammer Games, Toys for Bob and Treyarch. For more information and the latest details follow @CallofDuty on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is finally, finally, finally - did I say finally - now available

If JAY-Z can make the ‘Song Cry,’ then I’m going to make the same thing happen to this article. Words alone cannot express how happy-happy I am about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is finally available to play for endless minutes, hours, days, weeks and - you guessed it - months.

The newest Call of Duty video game is finally here

While there are those people bragging about getting their pre-orders and having access to the Early Access campaign mode - which was freaking unbelievable - it’s really all about the full-fledged package. From Warzone and its 2.0 dropping in a few weeks to the endless multi-player gaming, it’s a reason to celebrate today.

The wait is over. Starting today, fans around the world can jump into the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. Following the biggest beta in Call of Duty franchise history, the entertainment blockbuster ushers in a new era for the franchise with a host of new gameplay and technical innovations, in the most advanced Call of Dutyexperience ever. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II delivers a massive amount of content on day one, including an epic and thrilling single-player campaign, incredibly immersive multiplayer action, and a new Special Ops tactical cooperative experience for Call of Duty players. Together with the all-new, free-to-play Warzone 2.0 coming on November 16, it’s an unrivaled offering for Call of Duty fans everywhere.

“Today’s launch of Modern Warfare II is a celebration of our incredible community around the world and the bold future we have shaped for the entire Call of Duty franchise. We are focused on delivering a state-of-the-art experience for our players and beginning an exciting new journey together for a franchise that has become a true cultural phenomenon in modern entertainment,” said Johanna Faries, General Manager, Call of Duty, Activision.

Modern Warfare II follows 2019’s blockbuster Modern Warfare across a gripping story campaign. The new release continues to advance the series with deep multiplayer modes, maps, playlist and technical innovations. Additionally, an evolved Special Ops mode from Modern Warfare 2019 brings a two-player Special Ops experience allowing players to explore large-scale hot zones with a fellow teammate.

“Infinity Ward and all of our phenomenal development teams have pushed the envelope in every way, and launch is just the beginning. We have a tremendous number of additional innovations and experiences coming as we head into upcoming live seasons of content; Warzone 2.0 next month, Warzone coming to mobile next year, and beyond. Modern Warfare IIrepresents one of the most ambitious releases in our history and we are excited to finally get into the action together with our players,” added Dave Stohl, Head of Development for Call of Duty, and co-studio head, Infinity Ward.

“The Modern Warfare universe holds a special place for us creatively. From the beginning, our teams set out to create a bold, new set of experiences for all players to enjoy. Every design decision, technical innovation and piece of game development has been in service to deliver on this goal. This is only the start, as motivated as we are for today with Modern Warfare II’s release, we’re equally inspired for what’s to come in days with Warzone 2.0,” said Patrick Kelly, Creative Director for Call of Duty, and co-studio head, Infinity Ward.

With amazing audio and visually stunning graphics, Modern Warfare II not only delivers an action-packed experience, but also raises the bar as the most state of the art Call of Duty experience ever. One unified game engine powers both Modern Warfare II and the new Warzone 2.0, delivering a seamless gameplay experience across both titles.

Launching on November 16, alongside Season One of Modern Warfare II, the new Warzone 2.0 extends the Modern Warfare universe with a brand-new map, Al Mazrah, and a massive amount of new gameplay experiences, including a new Gulag, advanced aquatic combat, and DMZ, Call of Duty’s brand-new extraction mode.

SteelSeries + KontrolFreek's new Call of Duty Modern Warfare II limited edition accessories are fully loaded

As if the march to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II dropping wasn’t exciting enough? Just leave it up to SteelSeries coming through beyond clutch with help from KontrolFreek on their new limited-edition mousepads, thumbsticks and artisan keycaps inspired by Simon ‘Ghost’ Riley and Task Force 141.

SteelSeries continues to prove it’s the best of the best for MWII

SteelSeries is really making it tough for the opps with its full-fledged new gear. From mousepads with the ultimate material used to keycap features for your gaming goals on the keyboard to those thumbsticks for both the current and next generation consoles? Holy smokes.

SteelSeries, the worldwide leader in gaming and esports peripherals, and KontrolFreek®, the creator of Performance Gaming Gear™, today unveiled their latest collaboration with Activision to celebrate the launch of Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II. Inspired by Call of Duty’s Simon “Ghost” Riley and Task Force 141, and curated for PC and console gamers, the new limited-edition Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II collection features two versions of the award-winning SteelSeries QcK mousepad, an ultra-exclusive numbered keycap, and a set of KontrolFreek® Performance Thumbsticks.

The SteelSeries QcK mousepad, long hailed as the ‘go-to’ playing surface for PC gaming and esports pros, has been adorned with 2 different designs from the newest chapter in the Call of Duty series, giving fans a choice of either an iconic Ghost or Task Force 141 emblem. SteelSeries QcK mousepads use an exclusive micro-woven cloth for maximum control while being optimized for both low and high-speed CPI tracking movements.

To create the ultimate custom keyboard for Call of Duty fans, a limited-edition numbered artisan keycap is available for gamers to collect. Made from a Zinc Metal Alloy and embossed with a Ghost emblem, along with a laser-etched unique number (1/1000), the keycaps will only be available while supplies last.

KontrolFreek and Call of Duty have a storied history of creating limited-edition Call of Duty Performance Thumbsticks. For 2022, the latest collaboration is designed to give gamers an edge in Modern Warfare II. Featuring a Task Force 141-inspired design and engineered with KontrolFreeks’ proprietary rubber compound, the limited-edition thumbsticks allow users to optimize their in-game sensitivity, giving finer control and maximum precision for neutralizing threats and turning the tides of battle. All KontrolFreek Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II thumbsticks come with an exclusive in-game calling card, while fans that purchase the thumbsticks through KontrolFreek.com will also receive a limited-edition Task Force 141 challenge coin while supplies last.

“KontrolFreek continues to be an excellent partner, and we are proud to work together once again to provide both enthusiasts and casual gamers unique ways to celebrate their fandom and amplify their gaming experiences,” said Ratna Kirpal, Senior Vice President, Global Consumer Products, Activision.

And while this is all fine and dandy, because who doesn’t love reading endless copy - how about getting some mouthwatering imagery to bring it all home?

SteelSeries x Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Limited-Edition QcK Mousepad features:

• Award-winning SteelSeries QcK Mousepad

• Two exclusive Task Force 141 or Ghost designs to choose from

• Elite performance micro-woven QcK material

• Optimized for both low and high CPI movements

• The choice of the esports pros for more than 15 years

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SteelSeries x Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Limited-Edition Artisan Keycap features:

• Ultra-exclusive – numbered 1/1000

• Zinc Metal Alloy construction

• Embossed Call of Duty Ghost emblem

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II x SteelSeries presentation box

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KontrolFreek x Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Limited-Edition Performance Thumbstick features:

• The world’s most advanced thumb grips feature a next-gen 4-Prong design to meet ergonomic and performance gaming needs for next-gen consoles and gamers

• High-Rise Thumbsticks deliver 11.3mm of added height to original stock controller sticks for enhanced control and increased comfort

• Provides an increased range of motion and accuracy, while decreasing hand & thumb fatigue, along with reduced dead zone resistance

• Proprietary rubber compound enhances grip and reduces slip

• Available for PlayStation 5 | PlayStation 4 | Xbox X/S | Xbox One

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The limited-edition Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II collection is available at SteelSeries.com and KontrolFreek.com for the following MSRPs:

• SteelSeries x Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Limited-Edition QcK Mousepad – US $19.99 | EU €24.99

• SteelSeries x Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Limited-Edition Artisan keycap – US $49.99 | EU €49.99 | AP $49.99

• KontrolFreek x Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Performance Thumbsticks – US $19.99 | EU €24.99

Cardi B gave an epic Call of Duty salute in her Hot Shit music video

New York rapper Cardi B knows her ride or die - Offset - is about the gaming goals. So of course it should be mind-blowing and low-key a non-shocker to learn she gave Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II the biggest salute in her new ‘Hot Shit’ music video.

Cardi B gave Call of Duty an epic shout-out in Hot Shit

While it’s an Easter egg in the most epic of fashions, Cardi is shown donning some standout jewelry giving the biggest nod to the franchise.

What do you get when the hottest female rapper in the game connects with the biggest video game brand on the planet…..an epic collaboration. In a cool wink to fans, Cardi B will be wearing a one-of-a-kind Call of Duty Ghost Necklace in her highly anticipated new video  “Hot S**t”.  Designed by Omar The Jeweler, this custom piece was specifically made for Cardi and is the only necklace of its kind in the world. This is the latest in a number of high-level collaborations that Call of Duty has done this year with some of the top names in entertainment (Snoop Dogg, Pete Davidson, Steve Aoki, Trae Young, Lori Harvey, NFL Draft).