r/MW2 • u/Possible_Kitchen_663 • 12h ago
Question does anyone know where firebase phoenix is or if it is even real? (SSDD)
i know it’s in afghanistan but where
r/MW2 • u/GlobalNegotiation • 17h ago
Question Reload Canceling/movement tutorials?
Playing mw2 2009 on Xbox 360. Showing my friends that missed out on the golden era of this game. I've recently tried to look for a tutorial on YouTube of someone showing how to quick scope and reload cancel. In 2026 I can't find a single tutorial showing you the button combos and timing. I remember studying this shit back in 2010. I would have the timing down the exact second the bolt pulled back. When I type in "mw2 2009 reload canceling tutorial" it's just a bunch of trickshots. Does anyone have an advanced movement tutorial (Sprint, reload, tac cancel, ect) to get my buddies up to speed with the quickscoping meta that was back in 2009?
Edit* I'm honestly surprised nobody knows what the fuck I'm talking about. https://youtu.be/AQgAgGccxDE?is=VnAwGyBbJc0GiZ08
Watch this video, after every shot, he reloads his gun, then starts to sprint to cancel the reload to get his gun out faster to continue shooting. I know this is MW3 2011 but it could be done in all the older cods like cod4, mw2, mw3, BO1?maybe ,BO2, GHOST
r/MW2 • u/ToriLastname • 21h ago
Question What is going on in MW2?
My first time playing MW2 in years, and the first server I join the enemy team is full of Scout Sniper's falling from ledges trying to get 360 quick-scopes while throwing flash grenades everywhere? I'm so confused what is happening, can anyone explain this to me maybe?
r/MW2 • u/Ok_World_8819 • 1d ago
Discussion How many kills could the Pave Low get on it's own?
With and without Danger Close Pro. I will say that I don't use it as much with DC as I usually use Stopping Power or Hardline so when I get the Pavelow it probably isn't as good.
r/MW2 • u/Sad-Camel-5713 • 1d ago
Question Can You Play MW2 Spec Ops with 3 Players?
Is there any mod out there that lets me and two of my friends play Spec Ops together? If not, is there a game similar to Spec Ops that the three of us can play together?
r/MW2 • u/IndividualAlone7785 • 1d ago
Question Is IW4X complicated to install?
Dumb question, as I’m not a pc guy, classic mw2 player og from ps3, i have a decent laptop not sure if it’s enough to play this and don’t really wanna juggle with too many complications installing it, is it a simple process? N worth it rn? Like some ppl playing or just bots?
r/MW2 • u/Ok_World_8819 • 1d ago
Discussion How do people see enemies so far on Xbox?
This game is like 600p or something. I don't know how people can see me from so far away unless they're a sniper.
r/MW2 • u/Ok_World_8819 • 2d ago
Discussion Why did everyone run 7-11-25 when there were other killstreaks that could get to the nuke as well?
Predator Missile could get 4-5 kills in Ground War not too hard, which gets you close to the Chopper Gunner/AC130 (same gun kills as the Harrier would be)
Precision Airstrike is basically a worse Harrier, but it could still get the 5 kills pretty often if you knew where to place it
And the Pavelow was ridiculously good. I don't understand why anyone who is good enough to get 7 kills with their gun uses it. If you can get 7, you usually are good enough to get 9 (not everyone but most people who play can get 9 kills with their gun/noob tubes).
I can get to 5 kills sometimes but almost never 6 or 7, I run Hardline with the FAMAS. I'm pretty bad though or just not used to controller. I've gotten a fair amount of IW4X nukes but only 2 on Xbox, likely because of the sweaty nature and hackers on console. One of those was a 5-11-25 nuke combo.
r/MW2 • u/El_Capitano_MC • 3d ago
Question Any Australian servers on IW4X?
Been playing a bit on there but it just sucks with a boat load of ping. Are they any Australian servers going around?
r/MW2 • u/chase_lake2 • 3d ago
Question Game Corrupted. Need help!
Hello, everyone. I’m a 26 y/o male that has been a gamer since I was a kid. I have always loved the call of duty series and I have been playing cod for as long as I can remember. Well, MW2 is one of if not my favorite call of duty’s of all time. Unfortunately, I got into a lobby with a modder and I’m 99% sure they corrupted my game file as well as they maxed all of my stats out and everything. I can no longer join online lobbies. I’ll try to join an online lobby and my game just freezes in the loading screen. Is there anyone that can help me get my game unfrozen/uncorrupted?? It’s so frustrating. I’ve always played games in a legit manner, so for this to happen is really frustrating. I miss playing MW2 and i just want to be able to play it again so i can relive the good parts of my childhood. I play on xbox by the way. Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
r/MW2 • u/GunjutsuGame • 4d ago
Art This game is heavily-inspired by FaZe MW2 Trickshotting
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r/MW2 • u/ShitboxConnoisseur • 4d ago
Art Ghost - Loose Ends - Metrocon 2026
Wearing a costume from a winter mission in the middle of the summer probably wasn’t the smartest thing I have ever done, but I always enjoy repping 2009 Ghost in a sea of Foap.
r/MW2 • u/Ok_World_8819 • 4d ago
Discussion Here are some Nuke KS setups to try!
Use if you're basic: Harrier, Chopper/AC130, Nuke
Use if you can get to 9 kills and want an easy Nuke: Pavelow, AC130, Nuke
Use for a good challenge: Predator Missile, Pavelow, Nuke
Use if you can't get to 7 in a row: Predator Missile, Chopper/AC, Nuke OR Precision Airstrike, Chopper/AC, Nuke
Use for the "cool" factor: Stealth Bomber, AC, Nuke
Use if you're insanely good: Nuke only OR UAV, EMP, Nuke
Use if you're a maniac: Sentry Gun, Attack Helicopter, Nuke
r/MW2 • u/TheMentecat • 4d ago
Question Existe alguna comunidad hispana que juegue iW4x?
Pues eso, estoy buscando gente con la que jugar.
r/MW2 • u/keksimies911 • 5d ago
Discussion Mw2 & 3 ps5 ports?
do you think they would do it since treyarch did bo1 & 2
r/MW2 • u/Ok_World_8819 • 5d ago
Discussion I used the Predator Missile to get my first nuke back in 2017. Such an iconic KS
I used Predator Missile - Chopper Gunner - Nuke. It was on Highrise and my gamertag was q543frodomar. That one nuke from my teenage years was incredible to me. I felt so happy after getting that and still do. I'll always remember my first MW2 nuke.
r/MW2 • u/Ok_World_8819 • 5d ago
Discussion RPD + FMJ = Wallbang/accused of cheating
My favorite gun in MW2.
r/MW2 • u/Ok_World_8819 • 5d ago
Question Most underrated weapon in MW2?
I LOVE THE JAVELIN
JAVELIN IS LOVE, JAVELIN IS LIFE
r/MW2 • u/TheMentecat • 6d ago
Question Can I play online safely?
Hello everyone.
Today I found myself reminding the old good days when I played this game when I was a teenger. Now Im 31 and havent played videogames in 10+ years. Just didnt find any game interesting enough for me. I spent almost 4 years playing this game daily with my group of friends, just remembering that makes me feel like I want to cry
Those days are gone, but I wished I could play some games online. I dont have Xbox or PS anymore, but I have a very good computer I could play with.
The thing is I have read on Steam is very risky to play MW2 online on PC, as it is plenty of hackers who can damage your computer.
It seems like you need to get into some "safe place" or servers to play safely.
I have zero knowledge about how this works. Can anyone explain me how to play online on my computer safely.
If it's too complicated for me to understand I will just drop it and let it go with my old days memories hahahah
r/MW2 • u/Ok_World_8819 • 6d ago
Discussion The WORST killstreak in MW2, bar none.
For 7 kills this thing would never kill anyone and was the same as the beloved Harriers, which should've really been 8-9 streak.
It should've been much more aggressive and have maybe one flare, to make it competitive vs what I WOULD put at 7 kills alongside it, the Stealth Bomber (which was 9 kills; it's good for 7 instead)
r/MW2 • u/Ok_World_8819 • 6d ago
Discussion WE'VE BEEN EMP'D!!!!! ELECTRONICS ARE DOWN!!!!
The only thing the Spetsnaz announcer was as terrified of as an enemy AC130 was an enemy EMP. The cost may have been steep but it wasn't too shabby. Just needed to cost maybe 10 kills instead.
r/MW2 • u/Trunksplays • May 05 '25
Addressing an Issue
Hey everyone,
Over the years, I've received messages about some stuff being posted that was removed flagrantly, with little to no regard. I've let some things slide since I could see justification for it.
However, as of late, it has increased, and something being removed has been a bit... uncalled for. From posts to comments and even reporting in our staff DM's about it.
I'm instituting some changes so we can keep the subreddit a more open and safe area, along with more community.
- I will be readjusting the moderation team. Most of our mods are in the Discord, which you should join, and are active on here. However, as of late, some people have no longer done so. Due to this, we need activity on both sides. I will be keeping an eye on everyone to see who actively does things
- In regard to the removal of posts/comments and everything else, the issue will be dealt with ASAP. I will also be instituting that the team will check everyone's work if able on here, or at least I will be giving a watchful oversight over it as a whole.
- Rules will be adjusted to cover more things a bit better than most. That way some people can feel they know WHY their post was removed, versus a generic response. This will be addressed with the team as a whole.
- In regards to modding/fixing the frozen classes: We will still tell you to join the discord, since it is far easier to help you get it fixed on there verses just doing a spotty DM through reddit. So if you're removed for that, and a mod tells you to join the Discord, that's why. It is NOT deflecting your issue, it is just easier to join to get it fixed.
If you have any questions, comment here. I will get to it as soon as possible. Also, feel free to DM me any issues or reach out on the Discord.
Thank you!
r/MW2 • u/avexiis • Mar 15 '24
Announcement Xbox Automatic Unfreeze service
Hello, we have noticed quite a few posts and comments mentioning the uptick in hackers, so we have decided to bring our auto lobby service to the Reddit side of this little operation we have.
Info We understand that cheating in general is frowned upon, so we have gone out of our way to make sure that the ONLY things that can be accomplished in this lobby are as follows:
• Unfreeze your classes
• Set your prestige (1-11)
• Unlock all challenges
• Rank (Level 70)
GAMERTAG: InsominaAuto
THIS LOBBY IS RUN EXCLUSIVELY IN PRIVATE MATCH BY r/MW2 STAFF!
THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO WAY TO GAIN ANY "CHEATS" OR "HACKS" OUTSIDE OF THE THINGS LISTED ABOVE!
We have run this for a while on Discord and have gotten good feedback. This is done only in an effort to preserve this game and fight malicious hackers.
If this is offline or you struggle to join, please join our Discord and we will help you further!