Do I need to buy Modern Warfare again?

Do I have to buy Call of Duty Modern Warfare twice? You don't need to buy Modern Warfare 2 to play Warzone 2. However, there are some major reasons why you would want to if you plan on going hard on the latest battle royale from Activision Blizzard.

Why does my modern warfare say I have to buy it again?

The message is fortunately just a bug that's been caused by the huge demand on the game's servers on launch day. You can try a few ways to fix the issue aside from waiting for the servers to stabilize.

Do you have to buy the new Modern Warfare to play Warzone 2?

No, you don't! The game is free and should be totally functional on its own - if you get a message telling you to purchase Modern Warfare 2 to have access to everything, that's actually a glitch, as listed on our Warzone 2 error codes page.

Can I play Modern Warfare 2 on PS4 if I buy it on PC?

Yes, there is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 crossplay. In fact, you are playing MW2 online multiplayer cross-platform by default. Crossplay in MW2 allows you to play online with everyone across PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series X|S, and PC.

Why does warzone say I need to purchase modern warfare?

If the “purchase Modern Warfare 2 to have access to everything” error is stopping you from playing Warzone 2, there could be an update that hasn't been installed. Hover over Warzone 2 on the Xbox dashboard. Hit the start button and select Manage game and add-ons. You'll be able to see if an update is available.

Modern Warfare 2 - Before You Buy

Why won't it let me buy Modern Warfare?

This is normally caused by one of the following issues: Incorrect billing information, either on the Battle.net Account or on the card. A discrepancy between the registered account location and where the purchase is being attempted from.

How do I install modern warfare after purchase?

Why is it asking me to buy MW2 again?

This may mean that you're not signed in under the account where the game was purchased in your living room.

Do I have to rebuy Modern Warfare on PC if I have it on Xbox?

For paid games, Cross-Progression does not mean that you can buy a game for one platform and then play it on any platform; you are still required to buy the game for each platform. Cross-Progression is currently available in Call of Duty, Hearthstone, Diablo Immortal, Diablo IV, Diablo II: Resurrected, and Overwatch 2.

Can I play Modern Warfare 2 on PC if I buy it for Xbox?

Does Modern Warfare II have crossplay? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II does support crossplay on PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC (via Steam and Battle.net). This means regardless of your platform, you'll be able to play with users on other systems or devices.

Is Call of Duty Modern Warfare Warzone 2 free-to-play?

Activision has confirmed Warzone 2 is free-to-play for all players wanting to experience the battle royale. Players won't need to spend any money to drop into the action.

Can I install Modern Warfare without Warzone?

You can install Call of Duty: Modern Warfare through the Battle.net desktop app. The Modern Warfare game client is the same as the Warzone client.

Is Modern Warfare free with Warzone?

Despite Warzone being free-to-play, the Modern Warfare game must be purchased in order to play and enjoy the other modes. These include the game's story campaign, multiplayer modes, and spec ops missions.

Why is my modern warfare gone?

Make sure you are logged in with the correct Battle.net account email. If you purchased the game on the Battle.net Shop, log in to your Transaction History and check that your order status is Complete. If you purchased the game from a third party retailer, talk to your point of sale.

Why can't I play Modern Warfare 2?

Modern Warfare 2 won't launch if the game launcher like Steam or Battle.net you use for this game is run without administrative privileges. Hence, to solve this issue, you can try reopening the specific game launcher as an administrator.

Can you buy Modern Warfare 2 already?

Physical Editions of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II can be pre-ordered for PlayStation and Xbox consoles.

Why do I have to buy modern warfare again on Xbox?

The “purchase Modern Warfare 2” message appears to be caused by a glitch that tries to load players into Modern Warfare 2's menus, even though they are looking for Warzone 2 matches. Other users that own both games have reported being randomly moved into MW2 when looking for a match.

Do I have to buy MW again on Xbox?

You have to buy the game again on a platform where you don't own it. But as long as the same Activision account is linked to both your Xbox and Battle.net account, your stats will transfer.

Can I play modern warfare on PlayStation if I bought it on Xbox?

Yes, Modern Warfare 2 features full crossplay support across all platforms, so you can play with your friends on Xbox, and PlayStation consoles as well as on PC. You'll just need to log into your Activision account to do this.

Do I have to buy MW2 more than once?

Again, your progression and XP will continue to be shared, although you cannot share Modern Warfare 2 itself across platforms (you will need to purchase the game twice to filter across multiple platforms such as Xbox and PC).

Why is MW2 saying I don't own it?

I got a message saying that I don't own the game when I try to launch it. What do I do? This means that you have either canceled the pre-order for your game, or we were unable to bill your payment method in time for the game launch. You'll need to purchase the game.

What do you get if you buy Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2?

In addition to the multi-generation bundle (console only) you will receive the following items: Red Team 141 Operators Pack (Ghost, Soap, Farah and Price). FJX Cinder weapon vault for the M4. Season 1 Battle Pass and 50 tier skips.

Have to reinstall Modern Warfare?

Can you restore purchases on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare?

If you are signed into the same store account that you originally bought the app with, you will be able to restore and unlock all games purchased before the app was deleted.

How do I transfer my modern warfare account?