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Modern Warfare 2 went live on October 28, 2022, and fans couldn’t keep their excitement content. They were finally happy to get access to this exciting title, as they had manifested it for years. However, their smiles faded away in seconds as the servers crashed right after release. Multiple users reported this issue, posting photos, videos, and updates about the same. 

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As a result, Activision and Infinity Ward instantly addressed the issue, promising a solution soon. But users were still not content about it, starting another controversy against them. They claimed that the franchise did an injustice to the masses as the content creators could play the game bug-free. Their statements were fair, as the most anticipated game of the year led to disappointment at the start. 

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However, the tables turned in the next few hours as their favorite content creators joined the parade. They expressed their sadness over Twitter, showing proof of the glitches via images and videos. And once again, the developers walked in to promise to fix it. 

Popular Twitch and YouTube streamers express their sorrows about Modern Warfare 2 server crash 

Activision and Infinity Ward did a great job developing Modern Warfare 2 as critiques, content creators, and fans gave a green signal. They flooded social media with appreciation posts, as they were far more than happy with the content. 

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However, their happiness was soon taken away at release, with the game’s servers crashing during the first login. Thousands of users couldn’t get past the main screen as the game stopped responding in seconds. As a result, they posted about the same on social media, asking for an answer from the franchise. Plus, they also received support from their favorite content creators as they joined the parade. 

Top creators like CourageJD, Wildcat, Zlaner, Tom, Swagg, and others posted their concerns on Twitter. Here’s what they had to say. 

Looking at this, Activision and Infinity Ward somehow solved the issue as the complaint numbers fell with time. While some users are still dissatisfied with the issue, the path seems to be a bit clear for Modern Warfare 2.  

Despite server crash, MW2 tops the charts 

The Call Of Duty community faced multiple issues with Modern Warfare 2 at release. However, that did not stop the game from topping the charts as it broke the numbers on Steam. 

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Apparently, the numbers shined bright, with 200,000+ users in-game on the first day. The number isn’t as huge as it looks, but still, the game has a long way to go until the next one. 

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Atharv Phadke is a Senior Olympics Journalist and Content Head for the division at EssentiallySports, known for his in-depth interviews and sweeping features that capture the soul of sport. A former international swimmer boasting over 300 medals, Atharv draws on his competitive roots to fuse journalistic precision with an athlete’s empathy and insight. With a master’s degree in journalism and over five years of on-ground experience, he leads the ES Olympics division with a balance of Newsroom vision and competitive drive.

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