With the revelation of a new release schedule from Activision-Blizzard this morning, highlighting the publishers autumn/winter line-up, Electronic Theatre can today confirm that the PC version of the highly-anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has suffered a delay. Originally due for a simultaneous release with the rest of 2009’s Call of Duty onslaught, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will now officially be late to the party.

            On November 10^th 2009, the latest batch of Call of Duty releases will arrive on each of the leading formats. Nintendo’s Wii will receive its’ first Call of Duty release with the Modern Warfare subtitle, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Reflex, alongside the Nintendo DS’s exclusive Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Mobilised. Of course, November 10^th also marks the release of one of the most anticipated games of the year, Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The PC release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, however, will now arrive a fortnight later, on November 24^th 2009.

            No official reason has yet been given for the delay, though Electronic Theatre would suggest that perhaps manufacturing constraints are to blame. Though many may expect the delay to be a measure to counteract piracy issues, as was seen with THQ’s Red Faction: Guerrilla and each of Capcom’s 2009 big three, two weeks surely won’t dull any underhanded intentions, and with worldwide release dates drawing ever closer publishers are under increased pressure to ship sufficient quantities of their titles to meet demand in a timely manner, and as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is likely to perform better at retail on consoles than PC, it’s not surprising Activision-Blizzard has chosen to delay Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on PC rather than any other format. Electronic Theatre will keep you updated with all the latest from Activision-Blizzard and the Call of Duty franchise.

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Comments

Travis

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It's a shame for PC gamers but at least i'll still be able to get my copy on Nov 10th.

Monday 05 October 2009, 12:32

Red_Killer

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I dont get why theyd delay the PC one and not 360. Didn't it start on PC ?

Monday 05 October 2009, 19:53

Sparkle Horse

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I reckon its to try to cap the chances of piracy, They cant leave it til after chirtsmas cause they need the sales but the two wekks will make a differenec.

Monday 05 October 2009, 23:15

MV.

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If that's true its a real shame for all those genuine PC gamers that buy the games on day one. I wonder if it'll still be available digitally on the same day?

Tuesday 06 October 2009, 10:16

sketba

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It sure is a shame that the PC version will not be released on November the 10th, this is also the United States Marine Corps Birthday....InfinityWard....Do you really want to upset the Marines in that way... :-)

Thursday 08 October 2009, 00:51

NDSX-DUDE

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This article is insane!.. All im saying is it's only COD... right!?... i must say though a two week delay is a hell of a long time!

Thursday 08 October 2009, 05:38

Sparkle Horse

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i think it's just cause its being delayed on pc and not consoles. its not really fair/

Saturday 10 October 2009, 21:57

rudedog

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here we go again, didn't you get this wrong already?

http://www.abload.de/img/img_0165h8yl.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_0164amsz.jpg

Looks like someone already got their copy of the PC version

Friday 06 November 2009, 15:48

NDSX-DUDE

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Wait i don't get it. What's your point here?

Sunday 08 November 2009, 17:34

Swibby

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They were right actually. I live in Norway and all the shops near me say November 24th on PC.

Monday 16 November 2009, 23:13

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