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{{Short description|2022 video game}}
''This article is about the Nintendo Switch game. For other uses, see [[ARMS (disambiguation)]].''
{{About|the 2022 reboot sequel|the 2009 game|Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2}}
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{{Infobox video game
|name=''ARMS''
| title = Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
|icon=Icon-ARMS.jpg
| image = Call of Duty Modern Warfare II Key Art.jpg
|image=BoxNA-ARMS.png
| caption =
|caption=US box art for ''ARMS''
| developer = [[Infinity Ward]]{{efn|Additional development work by [[Treyarch]], [[Sledgehammer Games]], [[Raven Software]], [[Toys for Bob]], [[Beenox]], [[Demonware]], [[High Moon Studios]], Digital Legends Entertainment, Solid State Studios, and Activision Shanghai.}}
|dev=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_Planning_%26_Development Nintendo EPD]
| publisher = [[Activision]]
|publisher=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo Nintendo]
| composer = [[Sarah Schachner]]
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]]
| series = ''[[Call of Duty]]''
|us release={{#dateformat:2017-06-16}}
| release = October 28, 2022{{efn|Those who digitally pre-ordered ''Modern Warfare II'' were able to play the game's campaign mode from October 20, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Doster|first1=S.E.|title=Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 -- How To Play Early, Pre-Loading, And Launch Times|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-how-to-play-early-pre-loading-and-launch-times/1100-6508006/|website=[[GameSpot]]|date=October 20, 2022|access-date=October 22, 2021}}</ref>}}
|jp release={{#dateformat:2017-06-16}}
| genre = [[First-person shooter]]
|eu release={{#dateformat:2017-06-16}}
| modes = [[Single-player]], [[multiplayer]]
|ko release={{#dateformat:2018-04-12}}
| platforms = {{Unbulleted list|[[PlayStation 4]]|[[PlayStation 5]]|[[Windows]]|[[Xbox One]]|[[Xbox Series X/S]]}}
|genre=Fighting
| engine = [[IW 9.0]]
|esrb=Everyone 10+
| writer = {{Unbulleted list|[[Brian Bloom]]|Eric Anderson|Justin Harris|Matthew Haraza Davis}}
|pegi=Twelve years and up
|cero=All ages
|acb=Parental guidance
|media=Cartridge<br/>Digital download
|size=2.9 GB<ref>Nintendo Today. [http://nintendotoday.com/arms-download-size-revealed/ "ARMS Download Size Revealed"], retrieved on {{#dateformat:2017-05-30}}.</ref>
}}
}}
'''''ARMS''''' is a fighting game developed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_Planning_&_Development#cite_note-23 Nintendo EPD] exclusive to the [[Nintendo Switch]]. The game features professional boxer-like [[Fighters|fighters]] who can attack each other from across an arena using weapons known as [[ARMS (equipment)|ARMS]], which are attached to the ends of the fighters' extendable limbs, also known as [[ARMS (extendable)|ARMS]].


'''''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II''''' is a 2022 [[first-person shooter game]] developed by [[Infinity Ward]] and published by [[Activision]]. It is a sequel to [[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019 video game)|the 2019 reboot]], and serves as the nineteenth installment in the overall ''[[Call of Duty]]'' series.<ref name="MWIIRevealed">{{cite web |last=McWhertor |first=Michael |date=April 29, 2022 |title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is this year's Call of Duty |url=https://www.polygon.com/23040804/call-of-duty-2022-modern-warfare-2 |access-date=May 5, 2022 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]}}</ref> It was released on October 28, 2022, for the [[PlayStation 4]], [[PlayStation 5]], [[Windows]], [[Xbox One]], and [[Xbox Series X/S]].<ref name="MWIIReleaseDate">{{cite web |title=Assemble the Task Force — The New Era of Call of Duty® Begins on October 28, 2022 |url=https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2022/05/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-ii-ghost-price-task-force-141 |website=Callofduty.com |access-date=May 24, 2022 |date=May 24, 2022}}</ref>
''ARMS'' was first revealed with a trailer in a Nintendo Switch presentation on {{#dateformat:2017-01-12}}. ''ARMS'' was released on {{#dateformat:2017-06-16}} in North America,<ref>Nintendo of America. [https://youtu.be/VIElAe6LflY?t=7m6s "ARMS – Nintendo Direct 4.12.2017"], retrieved on {{#dateformat:2017-05-02}}.</ref> Europe<ref>Nintendo UK. [https://youtu.be/xZnrR6BKQsM?t=16m58s "Nintendo Direct - 12.04.2017"], retrieved on {{#dateformat:2017-05-02}}.</ref> and Japan.<ref>Nintendo Co.,
 
Ltd. [https://youtu.be/6SzpyE-Sa6U?t=7m30s "ARMS Nintendo Direct 2017.4.13"], retrieved on {{#dateformat:2017-05-02}}.</ref> On February 21, 2018, it was announced for a South Korean release on April 12, the same year.<ref>Nintendo of Korea [http://www.nintendo.co.kr/news/view.php?idx=96 nintendo.co.kr]</ref>
Like its predecessor, the game takes place in a realistic and modern setting. The campaign follows multinational unit Task Force 141 and [[Mexican Special Forces]] unit Los Vaqueros as they attempt to track down Iranian [[Quds Force]] major and terrorist Hassan Zyani, who is in possession of American-made [[ballistic missile]]s. The game's main playable characters are [[Soap MacTavish|John "Soap" MacTavish]] and Kyle "Gaz" Garrick of Task Force 141. Running on a new version of the [[IW (game engine)|IW engine]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]] mode supports [[cross-platform play|cross-platform multiplayer]] and features a [[free-to-play]] [[battle royale game|battle royale]] mode, ''[[Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0|Warzone 2.0]]'', a follow-up to the original ''[[Call of Duty: Warzone|Warzone]]''.
 
''Modern Warfare II'' received generally favorable reviews from critics. It was a commercial success and broke several records for the series, including becoming the fastest ''Call of Duty'' game to generate {{US$|1 billion}} in revenue.


== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
''Modern Warfare II'' introduces several design improvements and changes to the series gameplay, such as advanced AI systems in the campaign and co-op modes, water physics, swimming mechanics, and an overhauled vehicle system. New gameplay features and movement tactics include dive to prone, mantle, and ledge hang along with the removal of slide canceling. New vehicle gameplay features include leaning out of vehicle windows, mantling onto a vehicle roof, and hijacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kalita |first=Rishabh |title=Slide canceling is back in Modern Warfare 2 |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/news-slide-cancelling-back-modern-warfare-2 |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=www.sportskeeda.com}}</ref><ref name="MWIIDetails">{{cite web |last=Kain |first=Eric |date=15 September 2022 |title=Everything We Learned About 'Modern Warfare 2' And 'Warzone 2.0' Today: Al Mazrah Map, DMZ Mode, New Trailer And More |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2022/09/15/everything-we-learned-about-modern-warfare-2-and-warzone-20-today-al-mazrah-map-dmz-mode-new-trailer-and-more/?sh=4e8e77c32c1a |website=[[Forbes]]}}</ref><ref name="MWIIAISystem">{{cite web |last=Mackay |first=Liam |title=Modern Warfare 2's AI is the most realistic & deadly ever |url=https://charlieintel.com/modern-warfare-2-ai-is-most-realistic-deadly-ever/181201/ |website=CharlieINTEL |access-date=June 8, 2022 |date=June 8, 2022}}</ref><ref name="MWIISwimming">{{cite web |last=Porter |first=Matt |title=Game-changing water updates bring swimming to Modern Warfare 2 & Warzone 2 |url=https://charlieintel.com/game-changing-water-updates-bring-swimming-modern-warfare-2-warzone-2/181115/ |website=CharlieINTEL |access-date=June 8, 2022 |date=June 8, 2022}}</ref><ref name="MWIIVehicles">{{cite web |last=Mackay |first=Liam |title=Modern Warfare 2 & Warzone 2 bring major vehicle gameplay overhaul |url=https://charlieintel.com/modern-warfare-2-warzone-2-bring-major-vehicle-gameplay-overhaul/181123/ |website=CharlieINTEL |access-date=June 8, 2022 |date=June 8, 2022}}</ref> The levelling and Gunsmith system has been revamped, allowing players to fine-tune specific attachments to suit their playstyles. It also offers weapon platforms that branch progression to reduce repetitiveness, as well as featuring a firing range for practice.<ref name="MWIIGunsmith">{{cite web |last=Di Marzo |first=Luca |title=Gunsmith returns in Modern Warfare 2 with new features: Create-A-Class & attachment tuning |url=https://charlieintel.com/gunsmith-modern-warfare-2-attachment-tuning/180993/ |website=CharlieINTEL |access-date=June 8, 2022 |date=June 8, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Harvey |first1=Angie |last2=DeFreitas |first2=Casey |date=23 September 2022 |title=Progression Guide: How Weapon Progression and Attachments Work - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Wiki Guide |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/call-of-duty-mw2/Progression_Guide:_How_Weapon_Progression_and_Attachments_Work |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Kain |first=Eric |date=15 September 2022 |title='Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' And Warzone 2's Gunsmith Let's You Level Up Guns In A Totally New Way |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2022/09/15/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-and-warzone-2s-gunsmith-lets-you-level-up-guns-in-a-totally-new-way/?sh=7c8915041b7a |website=[[Forbes]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Subhan |first=Ishraq |date=September 15, 2022 |title=Modern Warfare 2's Gunsmith 2.0 is more customisable than ever before |newspaper=[[Eurogamer]] |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/modern-warfare-2s-gunsmith-20-is-more-customisable-than-ever-before}}</ref>
[[File:Arms title.png|450px|thumb|right|The ''ARMS'' title screen.]]
 
Each player controls one fighter from an over-the-shoulder third-person point of view. The game optionally takes advantage of the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers' built-in motion controls, allowing players to throw punches, block and move around the arena by flicking or tilting the controllers. Using traditional button controls with a Pro Controller, a single Joy-Con held sideways, the Switch in handheld mode or simply pressing buttons on the Joycons (no grip required, the game won’t detect if the Joycons are in the grip) is also an option. The game is playable locally by up to 4 players on one system, up to 8 players and systems per lobby in local wireless and up to 10 systems with 2 players each in an online lobby. The game includes online party and ranked battle modes and local wireless mode.
''Modern Warfare II'' multiplayer features several new game modes: Knockout, in which two teams attempt to capture a package with limited lives; and Prisoner Rescue, in which an attacking team attempts to extract a hostage while a defending team prevents them by fortifying defenses around the hostage.<ref name="MWIINewModes">{{cite web |last=Porter |first=Matt |title=Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer introduces two new modes: Knockout and Prisoner Rescue explained |url=https://charlieintel.com/modern-warfare-2-multiplaye-new-modes-knockout-prisoner-rescue-explained/180969/ |website=CharlieINTEL |access-date=June 8, 2022 |date=June 8, 2022}}</ref> [[Virtual camera system#Third-person view|Third-person]] game modes were confirmed in September 2022.<ref>{{cite web |last=Goslin |first=Austen |title=Call of Duty Warzone 2.0 and the other big announcements from Call of Duty Next |url=https://www.polygon.com/call-of-duty/23353842/warzone-2-release-date-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-cod-next |website=Polygon |date=September 15, 2022 |access-date=October 17, 2022}}</ref> The cooperative Special Ops mode also returns, featuring two-player missions, with an additional 3-player activity called Raids set to be released post-launch.<ref name="MWIISpecOps">{{Cite web|last=Ivan|first=Tom|date=June 8, 2022|title=Modern Warfare 2 includes a globe-trotting campaign, multiplayer and 'evolved' Special Ops|website=[[Video Games Chronicle]]|url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/modern-warfare-2-includes-a-globe-trotting-campaign-multiplayer-and-evolved-special-ops/|access-date=June 8, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Duran |first=Misael |date=September 15, 2022 |title=Does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II have Spec Ops? |url=https://www.gamepur.com/guides/is-spec-ops-in-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-answered |website=Gamepur}}</ref>
=== Controls ===
 
==== Navigating Menus ====
Like the previous game, ''Modern Warfare II'' features a free-to-play [[Battle royale game|battle royale game mode]] called ''[[Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0|Warzone 2.0]]'', which is introduced with the first seasonal content update for the game on November 16.<ref>{{cite web |title=MW2 multiplayer & Warzone 2.0 revealed: Swimming, third-person mode and more |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/warzone-2-0-revealed-swimming-third-person-mode-and-more/ |website=VGC|date=15 September 2022 }}</ref> In addition to the traditional battle royale mode, ''Warzone 2.0'' also introduces DMZ, a new extraction game mode in which teams of trios battle against each other as well as AI combatants, while attempting to complete missions and extract loot from the playable map.<ref>{{cite web |title=Warzone 2.0 Launch Update: Welcome to DMZ |url=https://www.infinityward.com/news/2022/11/warzone-2-0-launch-update--welcome-to-dmz |website=Infinityward.com|date=12 November 2022 }}</ref>
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== Plot ==
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''Modern Warfare II'' is a continuation of the [[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019 video game)|2019 reboot entry]], with the campaign taking place in late 2022. The central protagonists of the game are Task Force 141, a multi-national special operations unit formed by [[Special Air Service|SAS]] [[Captain Price|Captain John Price]] ([[Barry Sloane]]), comprising: Sergeant Kyle "Gaz" Garrick ([[Elliot Knight]]), Lieutenant [[Simon "Ghost" Riley]] ([[Samuel Roukin]]), and Sergeant [[Soap MacTavish|John "Soap" MacTavish]] (Neil Ellice). Throughout the course of the story, Task Force 141 is supported by several allies: [[Central Intelligence Agency|CIA]] Station Chief Kate Laswell ([[Rya Kihlstedt]]), Russian [[private military company]] leader "Nikolai" ([[Stefan Kapičić]]), Urzikstan Liberation Force Commander Farah Karim ([[Claudia Doumit]]), [[Grupo Aeromóvil de Fuerzas Especiales|Mexican Special Forces]] Colonel Alejandro Vargas (Alain Mesa) and Sergeant Major Rodolfo "Rudy" Parra (Bayardo De Murguia), Shadow Company PMC Commander Phillip Graves ([[Warren Kole]]), and [[United States Army]] General Shepherd ([[Glenn Morshower]]). The primary antagonist of ''Modern Warfare II'' is Major Hassan Zyani (Ibrahim Renno), an Iranian [[Quds Force]] officer who is allied with the Urzik terrorist organization Al-Qatala, and is supported by the Las Almas Cartel. The cartel is controlled by ''sicaria'' Valeria Garza ([[María Elisa Camargo]]), who hides her identity using the alias "El Sin Nombre" (''lit. The Nameless'').
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The game takes place in both real and fictional locations, such as fictional Mexican city of Las Almas, [[Amsterdam]], [[Mexico–United States border]], [[Gulf of Mexico]], [[Chicago]], Urzikstan, and the new United Republic of Adal (URA), the capital of which, Al Mazrah, serves as a major locale within the campaign and multiplayer modes, as well as the new map for the free-to-play ''[[Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0|Warzone 2.0]]''. The game's plot is partly based on real-life events, such as the [[assassination of Qasem Soleimani]].
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The Special Ops and Multiplayer seasonal story takes place after the campaign, and features a cast of multi-national operators working under two major factions, SpecGru and KorTac Group, both of which are private military companies. Both factions undertake new covert operations, overseen by Laswell, taking place within the vicinity of Al Mazrah. Alex Keller ([[Chad Michael Collins]]), a protagonist of the ''Modern Warfare'' (2019) campaign and seasonal story, returns as a supporting character in the Special Ops Raid mode.
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[[File:GlennMorshowerApr2011.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Glenn Morshower]] portrays General Shepherd in Modern Warfare II]]
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In July 2022, Task Force 141 has been working under the command of [[Glenn Morshower|General Shepherd]] conducting surgical strikes against Russian-backed Iranian forces. When an American ballistic missile strike assassinates Iranian general Ghorbrani during an arms deal in Al Mazrah, his second-in-command, [[Quds Force]] Major Hassan Zyani, assumes the mantle of leadership and becomes involved in funding terrorist activity over several months and seeks revenge on the United States for Ghorbrani's death. His activities draw the attention of Shepherd and CIA Station Chief Kate Laswell, ordering the deployment of [[United States Marine Forces Special Operations Command|MARSOC Marines]] led by Lieutenant Simon "Ghost" Riley and Sergeant John "Soap" MacTavish to apprehend Hassan in Al Mazrah. Hassan has already fled the area, with Ghost and Soap discovering that he was in possession of an American-made ballistic missile.
 
To continue their pursuit of Hassan, Laswell, Captain John Price, and Sergeant Kyle "Gaz" Garrick pursue one of Hassan's couriers in [[Amsterdam]], learning that Hassan has allied with the Las Almas cartel and is being sheltered in Mexico. After a failed attempt to apprehend Hassan at the [[Mexico–United States border|US-Mexican border]], [[Cuerpo de Fuerzas Especiales|Mexican Special Forces]] Colonel Alejandro Vargas and his second-in-command Sergeant Major Rodolfo "Rudy" Parra participate in a joint operation with Ghost, Soap, and Shadow Company to capture Hassan. Although successful, they are forced to release him from captivity to avoid political fallout while placing a tracking device on his cell phone.
 
Hassan's traced phone call leads Price, Laswell, and Gaz to [[Cape Vilan]], Spain to raid a Las Almas owned fishing hatchery, where they discover that Las Almas possessed Russian-made GPS devices to use for the stolen missiles. Laswell is captured by Al-Qatala forces, prompting Price and Gaz to save her in Urzikstan, with the aid of their old allies "Nikolai" and Farah Karim. Meanwhile, Vargas and Soap infiltrate a Las Almas meeting to identify their leader, El Sin Nombre, revealed to be Vargas' former teammate Valeria Garza. Valeria makes a deal with Shadow Company by revealing the location of the missiles. A raid led by Ghost, Shadow Company Commander Phillip Graves, Soap, and Vargas has the joint task force assault an abandoned oil derrick and cargo tanker to prevent a missile launch. Despite the successful mission, Graves and Shadow Company betray Vargas and Task Force 141 by taking over the former's base of operations and detaining his men under Shepherd's order. Graves captures and imprisons Vargas while Ghost and Soap flee to safety. With help from Parra, Laswell, Price, and Gaz, Ghost and Soap launch a prison break to free Vargas and his soldiers.
 
During extraction, Laswell reveals that in August, Shepherd and Graves were responsible for a botched and illegal transportation mission, that was supposed to transport ballistic missiles to American allies in the Middle East and the URA against the [[Russian forces|Russians]]. The transport was ambushed by Russian PMC fighters, which led to the three ballistic missiles being stolen in the first place, forcing Shepherd to cover up the mission's failure. Price confronts Shepherd over the revelations via video link, promising to pursue him when Hassan and Graves are eliminated. Task Force 141 and their Mexican Special Forces allies succeed in killing Graves and learn from Valeria that Hassan is in [[Chicago]], intending to fire the remaining missile onto [[Washington, D.C.]]. The team thwarts the plot and kills Hassan.
 
In the aftermath of the mission, Shepherd has gone into hiding, while Laswell informs Task Force 141 of the leader of Russian Ultranationalists responsible for Shepherd's botched operation, whom Price identifies as Vladimir Makarov. Meanwhile, a Russian terrorist cell prepares to hijack a plane after receiving a text from Makarov, telling them [[No Russian|not to speak Russian during their mission]].
 
==== Special Ops ====
Some time after Hassan's death, Laswell starts to oversee new covert operations in Al Mazrah undertaken by global operatives working for two private military companies, SpecGru and KorTac Group, in an effort to further undermine Al-Qatala activities.
 
In December 2022, Laswell tasks Price, Gaz, and Farah with investigating the disappearance of former CIA officer Alex Keller, who was sent by Farah alongside several ULF fighters to infiltrate a recently-discovered Soviet-era bunker in the Sattiq mountains in Urzikstan. After taking down Al-Qatala forces guarding the bunker, and bypassing the bunker's own security measures, they learn that the bunker houses a Soviet-made thermonuclear missile, while Farah's fighters was killed, though Alex remains missing.
 
== Development ==
''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II'' was developed by [[Infinity Ward]] alongside a new version of the [[battle royale game|battle royale]] title ''[[Call of Duty: Warzone]]'', later revealed to be titled ''[[Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0|Warzone 2.0]]'', with both games using a new version of the [[IW (game engine)|IW engine]], and will be under a single cross-game launcher known as ''Call of Duty HQ''.<ref name="MWSequelAnnounced">{{cite web |title=Call of Duty® Community Update: A Warzone™ Special Briefing for Our Players |url=https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2022/02/call-of-duty-warzone-special-briefing-community-update |website=Callofduty.com |access-date=February 11, 2022 |date=February 11, 2022}}</ref> The new upgraded engine features a physically based material system, a new hybrid tile-based streaming system, a new PBR decal rendering system, world volumetric lighting, 4K HDR, as well as a new GPU geometry pipeline.<ref name="MWIINewEngine">{{cite web |title=Announcing Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II |url=https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2022/06/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-II-announcement-release-reveal |website=Callofduty.com |access-date=June 8, 2022 |date=June 8, 2022}}</ref> The game features [[Activision]]'s proprietary Ricochet Anti-Cheat at launch.<ref name="MWIIDetails" />
 
== Marketing ==
=== Reveal ===
In February 2022, Activision confirmed that a sequel to ''[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019 video game)|Call of Duty: Modern Warfare]]'' would be released later that year, alongside a new iteration of ''[[Call of Duty: Warzone]]''.<ref name="MWSequelAnnounced" /> The game's title, ''Modern Warfare II'', was revealed in April 2022.<ref name="MWIIRevealed" /> A month later, Activision released another teaser, which featured the key arts of the main characters of the game, as well as a release date of October 28, 2022.<ref name="MWIIReleaseDate" /> On June 2, 2022, a live-action trailer was released, on the same day, [[Steam (service)|Steam]] responded to a tweet from the official ''Call of Duty'' [[Twitter]] account, strongly suggesting the game would be released on [[Microsoft Windows]] via the Steam platform, in addition to [[Battle.net]].<ref name="MWIISteamRelease">{{Cite web|last=Macgregor|first=Jody|date=June 2, 2022|title=Modern Warfare 2 is bringing Call of Duty back to Steam|website=[[PC Gamer]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/modern-warfare-2-art-suggests-a-return-to-steam-for-call-of-duty/|access-date=June 8, 2022}}</ref> The first trailer for the game was released on June 8, showcasing gameplay from the campaign mode, as well as confirming the game's release on Steam, Battle.net, and the [[Eighth generation of video game consoles|eighth]] and [[Ninth generation of video game consoles|ninth generation consoles]].<ref name="MWIIRevealTrailer">{{Cite web|last=Park|first=Morgan|date=June 8, 2022|title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 trailer declares that the ultimate weapon is 'team'|website=[[PC Gamer]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-2022-reveal-trailer/|access-date=June 8, 2022}}</ref> ''Modern Warfare II'' marks the first time since 2017's ''[[Call of Duty: WWII]]'' that a ''Call of Duty'' title released on the Steam platform.<ref>{{cite web |last=Young |first=Rory |date=June 8, 2022 |title=Call of Duty is Officially Coming Back to Steam With Modern Warfare 2 |url=https://gamerant.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-steam-available-return/ |access-date=18 July 2022 |website=Game Rant}}</ref> In September 2022, Activision held the "Call of Duty Next" showcase where they revealed a multiplayer gameplay trailer, details on the Spec Ops mode, ''[[Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0]]'', and the DMZ extraction game mode.<ref name="MWIIDetails" /><ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Shea|first=Brian|date=September 15, 2022|title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II & Call of Duty: Warzone|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2022/09/15/new-details-on-multiplayer-and-warzone-20-change|magazine=[[Game Informer]]|publisher=[[GameStop|GameStop Corp.]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Hume |first=Mike |date=15 September 2022 |title='Warzone 2.0': 'The most ambitious release in Call of Duty history' |newspaper=[[Washington Post]] |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2022/09/15/call-of-duty-warzone-2-updates/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Arif |first=Shabana |date=September 15, 2022 |title=Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 map is the biggest battle royale map yet |url=https://www.techradar.com/news/call-of-duty-warzone-20-map-is-the-biggest-battle-royale-map-yet |website=Tech Radar}}</ref>


=== Release ===
==== In-game ====
The multiplayer beta for ''Modern Warfare II'' started for [[PlayStation 4]] and [[PlayStation 5]] players on September 16, and for [[Windows]], [[Xbox One]], and [[Xbox Series X/S]] players on September 22. The beta officially ended on September 26 at 3pm EDT across all platforms before the launch on October 28, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roth |first=Emma |date=2022-08-07 |title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II beta arrives next month, and here's when you can play |url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/7/23296069/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-beta-coming-september-playstation-xbox-pc |access-date=2022-08-09 |website=[[The Verge]]}}</ref> Pre-orders of all editions grant "early" access to the open multiplayer beta. The Vault Edition grants access to a "Red Team 141" operator pack, a "FJX Cinder Weapon Vault" pack, plus access to the Battle Pass of a Season for ''Modern Warfare II'' (dependent on the time of purchase), and double XP tokens. In addition, the Vault Edition also includes the "Ghost Legacy Pack", which grants 12 Ghost operator skins and 10 weapon blueprints for the [[M4 carbine|M4A1]] assault rifle for use in ''[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare]]'' and ''[[Call of Duty: Warzone]]''. Unlike the previous cross-gen titles, ''Modern Warfare II'' offers no standard editions for the eighth generation consoles, but only a cross-gen edition for all platforms, in addition to the Vault Edition. Pre-ordering also granted early access to the campaign a week earlier on October 20.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 8, 2022|title=Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II Editions, Benefits Detailed|url=https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2022/06/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-II-preorder-benefits-details|website=Callofduty.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Carr|first=Joey|date=August 16, 2022|title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign early access announced|url=https://legacy.upcomer.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-campaign-early-access-announced/|access-date=August 16, 2022|website=Upcomer}}</ref>
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! Rush
| {{Button|Zl}} / {{Button|Zr}} || {{Button|L}} / {{Button|R}} || {{Button|Sl}} / {{Button|Sr}}
|-
! Move
| Tilt both Joy-Con<sup><nowiki>*</nowiki></sup> || {{Button|Lstick}} || {{Button|Stick}}
|-
! Guard
|Turn both Joy-Con inward || {{Button|Lstickclick}} || {{Button|Stickclick}}
|-
! Change target
| {{Button|Dbuttons}}/{{Button|Facebuttons}} || {{Button|Dbuttons}}({{Button|Dpad}}) / {{Button|Rstick}}  || {{Button|Zl}} / {{Button|Zr}}
|-
! Jump
| {{Button|R}} || {{Button|X}} || {{Button|Upbutton}}
|-
! Dash
| {{Button|L}} || {{Button|Y}} || {{Button|Leftbutton}}
|-
! Punch(R)
| Punch forward with Right Joy-Con || {{Button|A}} / {{Button|Zr}} || {{Button|Rightbutton}}
|-
! Punch(L)
| Punch forward with Left Joy-Con || {{Button|B}} / {{Button|Zl}} || {{Button|Downbutton}}
|-
! [[Grab]]
| Punch forward with both Joy-Con || {{Button|A}}+{{Button|B}} / {{Button|Zl}}+{{Button|Zr}} || {{Button|Rightbutton}} + {{Button|Downbutton}}
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki><small>''-The plural form of Joy-Con is the same as its singular form.''</small>


=== Post-launch content ===
== Game Modes ==
Similar to the previous titles, ''Modern Warfare II'' employs both the [[battle pass]] system and an [[in-game]] store where players can purchase cosmetic bundles using the "COD Points" microtransaction currency, while free content, such as new maps and weapons, are provided on a regular basis with "Season" updates.
There are several game modes in ''ARMS''. All modes are listed here.
[[File:ARMSMainMenu-2.0.0.png|300px|thumb|right|A screenshot of the game's main menu as of version 2.0.0, showing all playable modes.]]
*[[Grand Prix]]
*Versus
**[[Fight]]
**[[Team Fight]]
**[[V-Ball]]
**[[Hoops]]
**[[Skillshot]]
**[[Hedlok Scramble]]
**[[1-on-100]]
**[[ARMS Test]]
**:A training mode in which a player can test out a randomized combination of ARMS against a COM fighter.
**[[Rules]]
*[[Party Match]] / [[Party Crash]]
**[[VS Hedlok]]
**:Exclusive to Party Match and Party Crash.
*[[Ranked Match]]
*[[Friends]]
*[[Local]] / [[LAN Play]]
*[[Training]]
*:A second training mode containing various drills to teach players fighting techniques.
*<s>[[Events]]</s>
*:Removed in [[Version 3.0.0]].  
*[[Help]]
*[[ARMS Dashboard|Dashboard]]
*[[Stats]]
*[[Replay|Replays]]
*[[Gallery]]
*[[Achievements|Badges]]
*[[Set ARMS]]
*[[ARM Getter|Get ARMS]]


In November 2022, Activision and Infinity Ward announced a [[association football|football]]-themed limited time event for the Season 01 content update, "Modern Warfare FC", which features the addition of several world-renowned football athletes: [[Paul Pogba]], [[Neymar]], and [[Lionel Messi]], as playable characters in both multiplayer modes and ''Warzone 2.0''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 9, 2022|title=Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II and Call of Duty: Warzone™ 2.0 Season 01: Everything You Need to Know, Including DMZ|url=https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2022/11/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-II-warzone-2-0-season-01-overview-battle-pass-dmz|website=Callofduty.com}}</ref>
==Version History==
''Main article: [[Updates]]''
;[[Version 1.0.0]] (released {{#dateformat:2017-06-16}})
:First public release.
;[[Version 1.1.0]] (released {{#dateformat:2017-06-25}})
:Added [[LAN Play]] and [[Arena]] mode.
;[[Version 2.0.0]] (released {{#dateformat:2017-07-12}})
:Added [[Max Brass]] and his [[ARMS_(equipment)|ARMS]], [[Sky Arena]], [[Hedlok Scramble]] mode, [[Stats]] and [[Events]], and many fixes.
;[[Version 2.1.0]] (released {{#dateformat:2017-08-09}})
:Revamped [[Training]] mode and adjusted balance.
;[[Version 3.0.0]] (released {{#dateformat:2017-09-13}})
:Added [[Lola Pop]] and her [[ARMS_(equipment)|ARMS]], [[Via Dolce]], and many fixes.
;[[Version 3.1.0]] (released {{#dateformat:2017-09-28}})
:Added [[Sparring Ring]] and adjusted balance.
;[[Version 3.2.0]] (released {{#dateformat:2017-10-17}})
:Added [[Badge Stash|Badges]], a [[Springtron|new challenger]] in [[Grand Prix]] mode, along with balances and fixes.
;[[Version 4.0.0]] (released {{#dateformat:2017-11-15}})
:Added [[Misango]] and his [[ARMS_(equipment)|ARMS]], [[Temple Grounds]], a [[Poison]] Atrribute, [[Party Crash]] mode, and many new [[Badge Stash|Badges]]
;[[Version 5.0.0]] (released  {{#dateformat:2017-12-22}})
:Added [[Dr. Coyle]] and her [[ARMS_(equipment)|ARMS]], [[(NAME_REDACTED)|[NAME REDACTED]]], new [[Badge Stash|Badges]] and more fixes.


== Reception ==
==Reception and sales==
{{Video game reviews
{| class="wikitabley" align="right"
| MC = PC: 79/100<ref name="MCPC">{{Cite web|title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II for PC Reviews|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-ii|access-date=November 9, 2022|website=[[Metacritic]]}}</ref><br/>PS5: 76/100<ref name="MCPS5">{{Cite web|title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II for PlayStation 5 Reviews|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-5/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-ii|access-date=December 7, 2022|website=[[Metacritic]]}}</ref><br/>XSXS: 77/100<ref name="MCXSXS">{{Cite web|title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II for Xbox Series X Reviews|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-series-x/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-ii|access-date=November 9, 2022|website=[[Metacritic]]}}</ref>
! colspan= 2" | Reception
| GI = 6.5/10<ref name="GI">{{Cite magazine|last=McCarter|first=Reid|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-ii/wide-of-the-mark|title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Review|magazine=[[Game Informer]]|date=November 1, 2022|access-date=November 1, 2022}}</ref>
|-
| GSpot = {{abbr|SP|Single-player}}: 8/10<ref name="GSSP">{{Cite web|last=Doster|first=S.E.|title=Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Review - Just Like Old Times|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-campaign-review-just-like-old-times/1900-6417987/|access-date=November 1, 2022|website=[[GameSpot]]}}</ref><br />{{abbr|MP|Multiplayer}}: 7/10<ref name="GSMP">{{Cite web|last=Doster|first=S.E.|date=November 1, 2022|title=Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Review - Meet The New COD, Same As The Old COD|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-multiplayer-review-meet-the-new-cod-same-as-the-old-cod/1900-6417992/|access-date=November 1, 2022|website=[[GameSpot]]}}</ref>
! style="font-size: 20px; background-color: black; color: #ffffff;" colspan="2" | Aggregate Score
| GRadar = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="GRadar">{{Cite web|last=West|first=Josh|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-review/|title=Modern Warfare 2 review: "A culture shock for Call of Duty"|website=[[GamesRadar+]]|date=November 2, 2022|access-date=November 3, 2022}}</ref>
|-
| IGN = {{abbr|SP|Single-player}}: 6/10<ref>{{Cite web|last=Purslow|first=Matt|date=October 24, 2022|title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Single-Player Review|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-single-player-review|access-date=November 1, 2022|website=[[IGN]]}}</ref><br />{{abbr|MP|Multiplayer}}: 8/10<ref>{{Cite web|last=Macy|first=Seth G.|date=November 1, 2022|title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Review|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-ii-multiplayer-review|access-date=November 1, 2022|website=[[IGN]]}}</ref>
! width="50%" | Aggregator
| PCGUS = 83/100<ref>{{Cite web |last=Park |first=Morgan |date=2022-11-03 |title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 review |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-review/ |access-date=2022-11-04 |website=[[PC Gamer]] |language=en}}</ref>
! Score
| PCGN = 6/10<ref name="PCGN">{{Cite web|last=Forward|first=Jordan|url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/review|title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 review – Soap opera|website=[[PCGamesN]]|date=November 2, 2022|access-date=November 3, 2022}}</ref>
|-
| PSQ = {{Rating|8|10}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=Croft|first=Liam|date=November 2, 2022|title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Review (PS5)|url=https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2|access-date=November 3, 2022|website=[[Gamer Network#Partnered websites|Push Square]]}}</ref>
| Metacritic
| SN = 6/10<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bell|first=Larryn|date=November 2, 2022|title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 review: Stay frosty|url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/132943/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-review-score|access-date=November 3, 2022|website=[[Shacknews]]}}</ref>
| 78/100<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/ Metacritic]. [http://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/arms], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref>  
| TG = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="TG">{{Cite web|last=Stuart|first=Keith|date=October 31, 2022|title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II review – new thrills from the old campaigner|url=https://www.theguardian.com/games/2022/oct/31/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-ii-review-new-thrills-from-the-old-campaigner|access-date=November 1, 2022|website=[[The Guardian]]|publisher=[[Guardian Media Group|Guardian Media Group plc]]}}</ref>
|-
| VB = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="VB">{{Cite web|last=Takahashi|first=Dean|url=https://venturebeat.com/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-ii-review-more-action-variety-plausible-story-and-fewer-controversies/|title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II review — More variety, storytelling and fewer controversies|website=[[VentureBeat]]|date=November 2, 2022|access-date=November 3, 2022}}</ref>
! style="font-size: 20px; background-color: black; color: #ffffff;" colspan="2" | Review Scores
| VG247 = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{Cite web|first=Sherif|last=Saed|date=October 25, 2022|title=Modern Warfare 2 campaign review - An excellent pitch for an Infinity Ward RPG|url=https://www.vg247.com/modern-warfare-2-campaign-review-infinity-ward-call-of-duty-rpg|access-date=November 1, 2022|website=[[VG247]]}}</ref>
|-
| Destruct = 8/10<ref>{{Cite web |last=Warner |first=Noelle |date=2022-11-18 |title=Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II |url=https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-ii/ |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=[[Destructoid]] |language=en-CA}}</ref>
! Reviewer
| TELE = {{rating|3|5}}<ref>{{Cite news |last=Silver |first=Dan |date=2022-11-16 |title=Call of Duty Modern Warfare II review: inventive campaign aims high but multiplayer remains surest shot |language=en-GB |work=The Telegraph |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/features/call-duty-modern-warfare-ii-review-inventive-campaign-aims-high/ |access-date=2022-11-21 |issn=0307-1235}}</ref>
! Score
}}
|-
| Destructoid
| 7.0/10<ref>Carter, Chris. [https://www.destructoid.com/ Destructoid]. [https://www.destructoid.com/review-arms-438597.phtml], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref>
|-
| Eurogamer
| Recommended<ref>Martinson, Robin. [http://www.eurogamer.net/ Eurogamer]. [http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/{{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}-arms-review], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref>
|-
| ''Famitsu''
| 33/40 (8,8,8,9)<ref>Gematsu. [http://gematsu.com/2017/06/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1488 "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1488"], {{#dateformat:2017-06-06}}, retrieved on {{#dateformat:2017-06-06}}.</ref>
|-
| Gamespot
| 7/10<ref>Plagge, Kallie. [https://www.gamespot.com/ Gamespot]. [https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/arms-review/1900-6416696/],  {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref>
|-
| Gamesradar+
| 4.5/5<ref>Schilling, Chris. [http://www.gamesradar.com/ Gamesradar+]. [http://www.gamesradar.com/arms-review/ "ARMS Review: 'An Invigorating Blend of Graceful Movement and Slapstick Violence'"], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref>
|-
| GameXplain
| Liked-A-Lot<ref>Segers, Andre. [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfAPTv1LgeEWevG8X_6PUOQ GameXplain]. [https://youtu.be/OlWSP4tzQ-w?t=11m37s "ARMS - REVIEW (Nintendo Switch)"], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref>
|-
| IGN
| 8.0/10<ref>Graeber, Brendan. [http://www.ign.com/ IGN]. [http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/06/07/arms-review "ARMS Review"], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref>
|-
| Nintendo Life
| 9/10<ref>McFerran, Damien. [http://www.nintendolife.com/ Nintendo Life]. [http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/arms "Review: ARMS"], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref>
|-
| ''Time''
| 4/5<ref>Peckham, Matt. [http://time.com/ Time]. [http://time.com/4805331/arms-nintendo-switch-review/ "'Arms' Is Weird, Wonderful, and Maybe the Perfect Switch Game"], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref>
|-
| TrustedReviews
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|}
''ARMS'' received generally positive reviews. Critics praised its simple, straightforward gameplay and its creative twist on the fighting genre, but some criticism was directed at its lack of content on release and its learning curve.


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In its first month alone, ARMS sold 1.18 million units globally<ref>Nintendo Co., Ltd. [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2017/170726e.pdf Nintendo Consolidated Financial Earnings Report], {{#dateformat:2017-07-26}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-07-26}}</ref>. According to Nintendo's annual Financial Results Briefing 2017, ARMS sold 1.61 million as of December 31st, 2017<ref>Nintendo Co. Ltd. [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html Top Selling Title Sales Units]</ref>.
''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II'' received "generally favorable" reviews, according to [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]].<ref name="MCPC"/><ref name="MCPS5"/><ref name="MCXSXS"/>


''[[GameSpot]]'' called the campaign "a greatest hits list for the series", praising the amount of player freedom in missions and the variety of locales,<ref name="GSSP"/> but criticizing the multiplayer's gun customization as overly complex and that the mode as a whole "[felt] lacking".<ref name="GSMP"/>
As of July 31st, 2018 Arms has sold 2.01 million units worldwide <ref>Nintendo Co., Ltd. [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html]</ref>.


=== Sales ===
As of December 2019, Arms sold 2.38 Million units worldwide <ref>2020CESAゲーム白書 (2020 CESA Games White Paper). Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association. 2020 ISBN 978-4-902346-42-8</ref>
''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II'' became the fastest-selling ''Call of Duty'' game of all time.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Middler |first1=Jordan |title=Modern Warfare 2 is reportedly the fastest selling Call of Duty game ever |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/modern-warfare-2-is-reportedly-the-fastest-selling-call-of-duty-game-ever/ |website=Video Games Chronicle |access-date=2 November 2022 |date=November 1, 2022}}</ref> The game earned {{US$|800 million}} in revenue in its first three days of release,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Makuch |first1=Eddie |title=Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Hits $800 Million In Revenue In 3 Days, Sets New Call Of Duty Records |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-hits-800-million-in-revenue-in-3-days-sets-new-call-of-duty-records/1100-6508775/ |website=GameSpot |access-date=2 November 2022 |date=November 1, 2022}}</ref> and {{US$|1 billion}} within 10 days, surpassing the series previous record-holders, 2011's ''[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3]]'' and 2012's ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops II|Black Ops II]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Hits $1 Billion In Revenue In 10 Days, Faster Than Any Past CoD Title |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-hits-1-billion-in-revenue-in-10-days-faster-than-any-past-cod-title/1100-6508942/ |access-date=2022-11-07 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}}</ref>


In the United Kingdom, ''Modern Warfare II'' became the best-selling game in its first week of release.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Reynolds|first=Ollie|title=UK Charts: Bayonetta 3 Takes The Bronze In A Strong Week For Nintendo|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/10/uk-charts-bayonetta-3-takes-the-bronze-in-a-strong-week-for-nintendo|access-date=November 1, 2022|website=[[Gamer Network#Partnered websites|Nintendo Life]]|date=October 31, 2022}}</ref> In Japan, the PlayStation 4 version of ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II'' sold 24,371 physical copies within its release week, making it the second bestselling retail game of the week in the country. The PlayStation 5 version sold 17,710 physical copies in Japan throughout the same week, placing it at number six on the all-format video games sales chart.<ref>{{cite web |last=Romano|first=Sal|date=November 3, 2022|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2022/11/famitsu-sales-10-24-22-10-30-22|title=Famitsu Sales: 10/24/22 – 10/30/22|publisher=Gematsu|access-date=November 3, 2022}}</ref>
Arms has sold 2.56 million copies world wide as of December 31th, 2020, influenced by Min Min's inclusion in ''Super Smash Bros Ultimate'' as the seventh downloadable character via the second ''Fighter's Pass'' volume.<ref>2021CESAゲーム白書 (2021 CESA Games White Paper). Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association. 2021 ISBN 978-4-902346-43-5</ref>


{{Clear}}
== Cover gallery ==
<gallery>
BoxNA-ARMS.png|North American box art
BoxEU-ARMS.png|Pan European box art
BoxDE-ARMS.png|German box art
BoxRU-ARMS.png|Russian box art
BoxAU-ARMS.png|Australian box art
BoxJP-ARMS.png|Japanese box art
BoxKR-ARMS.png|Korean box art
</gallery>


== Notes ==
==External links==
{{notelist}}
* [http://arms.nintendo.com/ Official American website]
* [http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch/ARMS-1173200.html Official European website]
* [http://gamesites.nintendo.com.au/arms/ Official Australian website]
* [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/aabqa/index.html Official Japanese website]
* [http://www.nintendo.com.hk/switch/arms/ Official Hong Kong website]
* [http://www.nintendo.tw/switch/arms/ Official Taiwanese website]
* [https://twitter.com/ARMS_Cobutter Official Japanese Twitter account]


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 23:49, 24 August 2023

This article is about the Nintendo Switch game. For other uses, see ARMS (disambiguation).

ARMS Icon-ARMS.jpg
BoxNA-ARMS.png
US box art for ARMS
Developer(s) Nintendo EPD
Publisher(s) Nintendo
Platform(s) Nintendo Switch
Release date

Flag of USA.png 2017-06-16
Flag of Japan.png 2017-06-16
Flag of Europe.png 2017-06-16
Flag of Korea.png 2018-04-12

Genre Fighting
Rating(s)

ESRB Everyone 10+.png Everyone 10+
PEGI Twelve years and up.png Twelve years and up
CERO All ages.png All ages
ACB Parental guidance.png Parental guidance

Media Cartridge
Digital download
Download size 2.9 GB[1]

ARMS is a fighting game developed by Nintendo EPD exclusive to the Nintendo Switch. The game features professional boxer-like fighters who can attack each other from across an arena using weapons known as ARMS, which are attached to the ends of the fighters' extendable limbs, also known as ARMS.

ARMS was first revealed with a trailer in a Nintendo Switch presentation on 2017-01-12. ARMS was released on 2017-06-16 in North America,[2] Europe[3] and Japan.[4] On February 21, 2018, it was announced for a South Korean release on April 12, the same year.[5]

Gameplay

The ARMS title screen.

Each player controls one fighter from an over-the-shoulder third-person point of view. The game optionally takes advantage of the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers' built-in motion controls, allowing players to throw punches, block and move around the arena by flicking or tilting the controllers. Using traditional button controls with a Pro Controller, a single Joy-Con held sideways, the Switch in handheld mode or simply pressing buttons on the Joycons (no grip required, the game won’t detect if the Joycons are in the grip) is also an option. The game is playable locally by up to 4 players on one system, up to 8 players and systems per lobby in local wireless and up to 10 systems with 2 players each in an online lobby. The game includes online party and ranked battle modes and local wireless mode.

Controls

Navigating Menus

Action Joy-Con
Handheld
Pro Controller		 Sideways Joy-Con
Select Lstick.svg / Dbuttons.svg(Dpad.svg) Stick.svg
Confirm A.svg Rightbutton.svg
Cancel B.svg Downbutton.svg

In-game

Action Thumbs-up grip Buttons mode
Handheld
Pro Controller		 Sideways Joy-Con
Rush Zl.svg / Zr.svg L.svg / R.svg Sl.svg / Sr.svg
Move Tilt both Joy-Con* Lstick.svg Stick.svg
Guard Turn both Joy-Con inward Lstickclick.svg Stickclick.svg
Change target Dbuttons.svg/Facebuttons.svg Dbuttons.svg(Dpad.svg) / Rstick.svg Zl.svg / Zr.svg
Jump R.svg X.svg Upbutton.svg
Dash L.svg Y.svg Leftbutton.svg
Punch(R) Punch forward with Right Joy-Con A.svg / Zr.svg Rightbutton.svg
Punch(L) Punch forward with Left Joy-Con B.svg / Zl.svg Downbutton.svg
Grab Punch forward with both Joy-Con A.svg+B.svg / Zl.svg+Zr.svg Rightbutton.svg + Downbutton.svg

*-The plural form of Joy-Con is the same as its singular form.

Game Modes

There are several game modes in ARMS. All modes are listed here.

A screenshot of the game's main menu as of version 2.0.0, showing all playable modes.

Version History

Main article: Updates

Version 1.0.0 (released 2017-06-16)
First public release.
Version 1.1.0 (released 2017-06-25)
Added LAN Play and Arena mode.
Version 2.0.0 (released 2017-07-12)
Added Max Brass and his ARMS, Sky Arena, Hedlok Scramble mode, Stats and Events, and many fixes.
Version 2.1.0 (released 2017-08-09)
Revamped Training mode and adjusted balance.
Version 3.0.0 (released 2017-09-13)
Added Lola Pop and her ARMS, Via Dolce, and many fixes.
Version 3.1.0 (released 2017-09-28)
Added Sparring Ring and adjusted balance.
Version 3.2.0 (released 2017-10-17)
Added Badges, a new challenger in Grand Prix mode, along with balances and fixes.
Version 4.0.0 (released 2017-11-15)
Added Misango and his ARMS, Temple Grounds, a Poison Atrribute, Party Crash mode, and many new Badges
Version 5.0.0 (released 2017-12-22)
Added Dr. Coyle and her ARMS, [NAME REDACTED], new Badges and more fixes.

Reception and sales

Reception
Aggregate Score
Aggregator Score
Metacritic 78/100[6]
Review Scores
Reviewer Score
Destructoid 7.0/10[7]
Eurogamer Recommended[8]
Famitsu 33/40 (8,8,8,9)[9]
Gamespot 7/10[10]
Gamesradar+ 4.5/5[11]
GameXplain Liked-A-Lot[12]
IGN 8.0/10[13]
Nintendo Life 9/10[14]
Time 4/5[15]
TrustedReviews 4/5 stars[16]

ARMS received generally positive reviews. Critics praised its simple, straightforward gameplay and its creative twist on the fighting genre, but some criticism was directed at its lack of content on release and its learning curve.

In its first month alone, ARMS sold 1.18 million units globally[17]. According to Nintendo's annual Financial Results Briefing 2017, ARMS sold 1.61 million as of December 31st, 2017[18].

As of July 31st, 2018 Arms has sold 2.01 million units worldwide [19].

As of December 2019, Arms sold 2.38 Million units worldwide [20]

Arms has sold 2.56 million copies world wide as of December 31th, 2020, influenced by Min Min's inclusion in Super Smash Bros Ultimate as the seventh downloadable character via the second Fighter's Pass volume.[21]

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References

  1. ↑ Nintendo Today. "ARMS Download Size Revealed", retrieved on 2017-05-30.
  2. ↑ Nintendo of America. "ARMS – Nintendo Direct 4.12.2017", retrieved on 2017-05-02.
  3. ↑ Nintendo UK. "Nintendo Direct - 12.04.2017", retrieved on 2017-05-02.
  4. ↑ Nintendo Co., Ltd. "ARMS Nintendo Direct 2017.4.13", retrieved on 2017-05-02.
  5. ↑ Nintendo of Korea nintendo.co.kr
  6. ↑ Metacritic. [1], 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.
  7. ↑ Carter, Chris. Destructoid. [2], 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.
  8. ↑ Martinson, Robin. Eurogamer. 2017-06-07-arms-review, 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.
  9. ↑ Gematsu. "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1488", 2017-06-06, retrieved on 2017-06-06.
  10. ↑ Plagge, Kallie. Gamespot. [3], 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.
  11. ↑ Schilling, Chris. Gamesradar+. "ARMS Review: 'An Invigorating Blend of Graceful Movement and Slapstick Violence'", 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.
  12. ↑ Segers, Andre. GameXplain. "ARMS - REVIEW (Nintendo Switch)", 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.
  13. ↑ Graeber, Brendan. IGN. "ARMS Review", 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.
  14. ↑ McFerran, Damien. Nintendo Life. "Review: ARMS", 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.
  15. ↑ Peckham, Matt. Time. "'Arms' Is Weird, Wonderful, and Maybe the Perfect Switch Game", 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.
  16. ↑ TrustedReviews. http://www.trustedreviews.com/arms-review "ARMS review", 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.
  17. ↑ Nintendo Co., Ltd. Nintendo Consolidated Financial Earnings Report, 2017-07-26, retrieved 2017-07-26
  18. ↑ Nintendo Co. Ltd. Top Selling Title Sales Units
  19. ↑ Nintendo Co., Ltd. [4]
  20. ↑ 2020CESAゲーム白書 (2020 CESA Games White Paper). Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association. 2020 ISBN 978-4-902346-42-8
  21. ↑ 2021CESAゲーム白書 (2021 CESA Games White Paper). Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association. 2021 ISBN 978-4-902346-43-5
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