It is a sequel to the 2024 reboot, and serves as the nineteenth installment in the overall Call of Duty series. It was released on October 28, 2024, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

The original Modern Warfare 2 servers have been shut down following a malware threat. "Modern Warfare 2 was brought offline while we investigate reports of an issue." The original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has shut down its servers to prevent the spread of what is widely thought to be a malware attack.