This week started with consternation from Modern Warfare 2 players at the news of an online poll that seemed to suggest that Activision is considering a premium-style subscription service for the online skin of MW2! ! This has had fans up in arms this week as it will exclude those who can’t afford it, from using all aspects of the new Call of Duty title.
Fortunately, today the fears of players around the world were allayed by Infinity Ward’s community manager on the official forum,
“This rumor has absolutely nothing to do with Infinity Ward or our games, including Modern Warfare 2. We would never introduce such a system for Modern Warfare 2, so don’t worry.”
This is a relief for many fans, as the RRP of the new Call of Duty title is already touted as higher than any triple-A game currently available. Robert Bowling, the community manager, went on to say, “Multiplayer will always be the same and free for everyone, as always.”
Good news for fans all, as previous rumors list a number of additional services for the game that players can purchase through subscription-based models (monthly, quarterly, and yearly) or as content bundled with a copy of the game at additional cost.
Some of the structures of the premium services were thought to have leaked, ranging in price and services from a $10 (£6) annual charge to a $150 (£91) all-inclusive gaming package. In return, it was thought that Activision would offer everything from discounts on DLC and weapon customization at the cheaper end of the scale, to the War Room for strategy and tournament access. All of these extras were described as optional, meaning that players would still be able to purchase regular copies of the game without a subscription-based service.
Luckily, it looks like players don’t have to worry about any subscription services for Modern Warfare 2. Bring on November!