Should I buy MW2 digital or disc?

Sadly, if you purchased a physical copy of the CoD Modern Warfare 2, you'll be saving yourself about a nanosecond of download time compared to your digital-only counterparts. According to a report at Eurogamer, the physical disks for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 contain only 70MB of data on them.

What is the difference between MW2 disc and digital?

Instead of the game, discs have just 72MB of data and the rest must be downloaded. The disc versions of the game appear to be functionally identical to digital copies. Instead of buying the license and downloading it, you purchase a disc that ships to you with a license key.

Which version of Modern Warfare 2 should I buy?

If you are a hardcore fan of the series and plan to spend a lot of time playing the game, the Vault Edition is the perfect choice. The XP boosts, Battle Pass tier Skips, and new skins will ensure that you start your Modern Warfare 2 journey with an advantage and in style.

Do I need the disc to play MW2?

At the time of publishing, the download size for the Activision shooter is around 100GB – and that's before the release of Warzone 2 next month – so users purchasing a physical copy will still need to download virtually the entire game, and still require the disc to play it.

Why is it telling me to purchase Modern Warfare 2 when I have the disc?

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.

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Is it better to buy a game online or disc?

Physical and digital games usually release at the same price. However, a physical game usually reduces in price much quicker than its digital counterpart. If you're looking to buy a new copy of a game a few months after it released, the physical copy is usually cheaper.

Is MW2 digital only?

The PC Standard Edition is only available digitally and can be pre-purchased through Battle.net and Steam. Players who pre-purchase a PC Standard Edition will get Early Access to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Open Beta* as well as additional rewards that will be announced at a later date.

Why do I have to download so much for Modern Warfare 2?

As reported by Eurogamer, physical discs of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 only has 70MB of data on them. That low amount essentially makes the discs physical DRM keys and nothing else. The actual game will have to be downloaded over the internet. That download will be at least 150GB but could be more.

How to install MW2 from disc?

Disc installations on consoles

Insert a game disc into your console's disc drive. The game will automatically install on PlayStation consoles. On Xbox consoles, you'll be prompted to install the game. Please note: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II requires a Day One update in order to play the game.

Do I have to buy MW2 twice?

Nope! 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 is MW2 70 dollars?

Modern Warfare 2 costs $70 on all platforms because that's the new standard MSRP. Publishers rolled out higher prices when the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S launched in late 2020 but had kept PS4, Xbox One, and PC at the same $60 MSRP that's persisted since the days of the PS1 and N64 until recently.

Is Modern Warfare 2 V Edition worth it?

So, is the MW2 Vault Edition worth it? Yes. Outside of the operator pack and weapon blueprint, the Vault Edition is worth it for the battle pass and tier skips.

Is disc or digital version better?

There's no difference in performance or which games can be played, as both consoles use the same custom processor and even have the same 825GB SSD. Here are the official PS5 Disc vs PS5 Digital specs, straight from Sony; 💲Price: $499 / $399.

Is disc faster than digital?

It installs faster because you no longer have to download the main game files, since they're already on physical media. When you buy a game digitally the main game files are downloaded and then installed; with a physical disc you already have the main game files on the disc so you only need to install them.

What is the difference between disc edition and digital edition?

The main difference being that the former has a disc drive, and the latter doesn't. The disc-less Digital Edition will only be able to stream games, films, music and TV shows, rather than running them straight off a CD, DVD or Blu-ray.

How big is Modern Warfare 2 on disk?

While the base game is around 35GB, a day one patch has ballooned the game size to up to 150GB when installed with all of its packs on a PS5.

How much data is on MW2 disc?

Physical copies of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 contain a disc with just 72.23MB of data inside.

Why does MW2 not have ray tracing?

Ray tracing is off the table with Modern Warfare 2, a design decision that makes a lot of sense given the franchise's focus on high framerates and the lack of ray tracing support of the last-generation consoles that the game is launching on.

Why is MW2 update so big?

Once gamers get over the massive file size for the latest Modern Warfare 2 update on Xbox, they will want to know what it does. For one thing, Modern Warfare 2 attachment tuning is back. The update also addresses crashing issues that have been plaguing the game and fixes for various bugs.

Do I need to install everything on modern warfare?

You have the option to delete content you may no longer wish to use in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare/Warzone or to install only the content you wish to play.

How long does it take to install MW2?

Though there isn't a set time frame for the duration, you can expect MW2's installation to last between an hour to over three hours.

Can you buy a hard copy of Modern Warfare 2?

Those who want a physical disc version of Modern Warfare II can preorder a Cross-Gen Bundle for the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, a cross-gen version for PlayStation 4, or a next-generation version for PlayStation 5. Note: the PlayStation 5 version does not include a PlayStation 4 version of Modern Warfare II.

Should I buy MW2 on Battle.net or Steam?

Since Modern Warfare 2 is priced the same on Battle.net and Steam. So, it comes down to personal preference when choosing which service to purchase it. We prefer Steam because it's convenient. However, since both platforms use the same servers for MW2 multiplayer, one isn't any more reliable than the other.

How much data does MW2 use per hour?

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare uses about 80 Mbps of data per hour.