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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)
The sequel to Call of Duty 4, with Task Force 141, Spec Ops co-op and killstreak-based multiplayer. IW4x and AlterWare offer community dedicated servers for the PC version.
Community project availability is listed separately below.
Community revivals
| Project | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| IW4x | Playable | Nov 5, 2026 |
| AlterWare | Playable | Nov 5, 2026 |
IW4x
A community multiplayer client for the PC version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009), with dedicated servers, security fixes and modding support. The original X Labs team shut its version down after a cease-and-desist letter from Activision in May 2023; the current project is developed in the open on GitHub.
Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Published project information, not a gameplay test.
Visit project websiteProject details →How to get started
Start from the IW4x website and its documentation, and use the IW4x Launcher. You need the Steam version of Modern Warfare 2 (2009); the Microsoft Store version is not supported.
AlterWare
Community clients for the PC versions of several Call of Duty games, including Modern Warfare 2 (2009), Modern Warfare 3, Ghosts, Advanced Warfare and Black Ops III. They restore removed features, patch exploits in the Steam versions and add dedicated servers and modding support. AlterWare states it is not affiliated with the rights holders.
Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Published project information, not a gameplay test.
Visit project websiteProject details →How to get started
Start from the AlterWare website and use its launcher. You need your own Steam copy of the game you want to play.
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