Original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Rated in Australia, Hinting at Potential Re-Release

The Australian Classification Board has rated the original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, raising speculation that Activision could be preparing to bring the 2009 classic to modern consoles.

The original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has received a new classification in Australia, potentially signalling that Activision is preparing to re-release the beloved 2009 first-person shooter.

According to the Australian Classification Board, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) was classified on October 1, 2026, receiving an R 18+ rating.

The classification lists high-impact drug use alongside in-game purchases, online interactivity and chat features. However, the listing does not specify which platforms the game could be coming to, identifying it only as a computer game.

While the classification doesn’t confirm an upcoming release, it has raised questions about whether Activision could be preparing another classic Call of Duty title for modern hardware.

Could Modern Warfare 2 Be Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S?

The new rating follows similar developments involving the original Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II earlier this year.

Both titles received new classifications before eventually arriving on newer PlayStation consoles through ports rather than full remakes or remasters.

Those releases featured some visual improvements while largely preserving the original experiences.

With Modern Warfare 2 now appearing on the Australian Classification Board’s website, it’s possible that Activision could be considering a similar approach.

However, no new version of Modern Warfare 2 has been officially announced, and the classification alone does not guarantee a re-release.

It also remains unclear whether any potential release would include the original game’s multiplayer component.

Modern Warfare 2 Remains One of Call of Duty’s Most Iconic Games

Originally released in 2009 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 quickly became one of the franchise’s most recognisable entries.

Developed by Infinity Ward, the game continued the story established in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, following Task Force 141 as it confronted the growing threat posed by Russian ultranationalist Vladimir Makarov.

Alongside its cinematic campaign, Modern Warfare 2 became particularly well known for its multiplayer experience, introducing memorable maps, weapons and progression systems that helped define an era of online shooters.

The game previously received a campaign-only remaster in 2020 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

That version introduced improved visuals, including 4K and HDR support, but notably excluded the original multiplayer experience.

A potential modern release of the complete 2009 game could therefore offer something different from the existing campaign remaster, particularly if Activision chooses to restore multiplayer functionality.

For now, players will have to wait for an official announcement to learn whether the classification signals an upcoming release.

The original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is officially listed as R 18+ in Australia, but no new platforms or release date have been confirmed.

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