Mw2 campaign won't launch

etienne jacobs · Feb 7, 2025 at 2:13 AM

Hi There Just recently purchased MW 2 and I can't launch the campaign. When I do it tells me it's initializing and then goes to a blank screen and stays there. I've read all forums and tried all but still no luck. Quite frustrated as I've payed for a game I can't play. Much assistance would be appreciated. Thank you

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Faline C

Hello etienne,

I understand how frustrated this issue can be. Especially after so much troubleshooting! I'd like to help you find a solution.

First, reach out to the game developer for additional support since this is specific to one game and not all games:

https://support.activision.com/modern-warfare-ii

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

I'm not sure which troubleshooting steps you've already tried to solve it, but I would suggest the following steps.

First, try clearing the cache on your console:

1. Turn off the console by holding the power button for 10 seconds.

2. Unplug the power cable from the back.

3. Wait at least 10 seconds.

4. Plug the power cable back in.

5. Turn the console back on.

Next, try launching while using a different WiFi Network or mobile hotspot just to rule out if it's related to your internet provider.

Last, if you have the game installed on an external drive, try installing it locally to see if it's hardware related.

Let me know how it goes, and I'll be here to support you!

Note: Just a friendly reminder that this is a public forum, I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.

Alvaro A-

Hi etienne,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Xbox Community. I'm sorry to hear that you're having issues playing the Campaign of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2. Following the latest Call of Duty update, the MWII campaign was relocated from the main Call of Duty HQ to its own distinct DLC in order to reduce the size of the HQ's file.

I recommend launching the Edge browser app on your console and typing in the following URLs if you're experiencing trouble playing the MWII campaign after the most recent update:

ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9P3RB3G1B17F

ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9P3V60BZVT4K

Following the latest update, searching for these URLs will bring up a Store page with the DLC you must download in order to play the MWII campaign. The Campaign Pack 1 and Content Pack 1 DLC should be downloaded to your console.

You should be able to access the MWII campaign from the Call of Duty Home menu as usual after downloading these DLC items.

Regards,

Alvaro

AWildYamiEnters

For campaign I'd have to give it to MW1, MW2 and MW3. For Multiplayer It's MW2 and WaW.

The1337gamer

Only played COD4, MW2 and Black Ops. Out of those i've only played MW2 and Black Ops online. Both online are pretty boring i think so my opinion on which is best is based only on the campaign.

I would say COD4 is the best, the campaign was more challenging and fun to play although MW2 and Black Ops both have decent campaigns.

CoRmAcK85

Best Campaigns Cod4, Blk ops, MW2.

Mw2 campaign won't launch