Sony is giving gamers still trying to get their hands on the PS5 a chance to purchase one directly through the PlayStation store and throwing in a copy of the highly-anticipatedCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2to sweeten the deal. As the PlayStation 5 remains elusive at retail stores, this bundle could be a great way for gamers to pick up Sony’s latest console and play through the campaign mode of Activision’s shooter before the rumoredCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2campaign DLCreleases next year.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2is the sequel to 2019’s hit multiplatform shooterCall of Duty: Modern Warfareand follows the continuing adventures of fan-favorite characters like Captain John Price as they try to save the world from a terrorist threat.Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2has been eagerly anticipated by fans of the franchises’ trademark multiplayer combat as well as fans of the campaign mode. The marketing push leading up to the game’s release has reached a fever pitch in recent weeks, including a newModern Warfare 2trailer packed with celebrities.
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In the bundle available on the PlayStation direct store, gamers receive a disc drive version of the PS5 with an 825GB hard drive and a voucher that can be redeemed for a copy ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The bundle also contains the standard pack-ins with the PS5, including a DualSense controller and charging cable and a pre-installed copy ofTeam Asobi’s adorable Astro’s Playroom. The bundle will release on October 28 and includes free launch day delivery for the lucky gamers able to grab one.
WhenCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2arrives on October 28, it will bring with it the usual set of unlocks and rewards for the single and multiplayer modes that fans of the series have come to expect, and the developers have sought to assure fans that the game’s two-year lifecycle will include plenty of post-launchModern Warfare 2DLC. For those looking to hop online for some frenzied multiplayer action with friends or just eager to experience the high-octane cinematic storytelling theCall of Dutyfranchise has become known for, this limited edition PS5 bundle could be a great option.
As the potential fallout from a Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard continues to worry many PlayStation gamers, this bundle shows that, at least for now,Call of Dutyis alive and well on Sony’s flagship console. Gamers looking to grab this bundle to hop online with friends may want to make sure they’ve got the right cell phone service, though, as reports indicate players mayneed a cell phone number to playCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2launches on October 28 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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