Modern Warfare 2 datamine confirms fan-favourite modes and maps are returning

Modern Warfare II players, prepare yourselves. One fan-favourite mode from Modern Warfare (2019) may finally be making a return, seemingly along with a series staple.

As Dexerto reports, one Call of Duty dataminer has apparently uncovered the logos for Gunfight and Gun Game, which suggests that both of them will be added to the game soon. The free-for-all mode Gun Game has been around for some time, having first appeared in 2010’s Black Ops. Meanwhile, the 2v2 mode Gunfight is a bit more recent, but it gained quite the fanbase in Modern Warfare (2019). Its abrupt removal from Vanguard was yet another reason why that game just didn’t hit the mark.

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Gunfight’s inclusion in Modern Warfare II isn’t really a huge surprise - way back in June 2022 when we got the first gameplay reveal trailer, it was confirmed that the mode would make a comeback “at some point” (thanks, GameSpot). So, it’s only ever been a matter of time, but hopefully this datamine points to its release being sooner rather than later. We should also be able to expect new maps for the mode when it’s released, although whether those will be new, returning or a mix of both isn’t known.

Modern Warfare II’s second season is expected to go live around 1 February, so there’s a chance that these additions could be coming to the game then. Prominent CoD leaker @TheGhostOfHope doesn’t think that this will be the case, however: “I think season two of Modern Warfare II/Warzone will have a lot of content for both launch and mid season but some part of me doesn’t expect Gunfight because of the fact it’s a game mode AND a bunch of maps,” they tweeted. “I think it’ll have its own seasonal focus so maybe season three or something.”

At the time of writing, there’s been no official word on if we can expect the modes to be added any time soon.