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Call of Duty Modern Warfare II has finally received its date of release, which is a piece of good news for all the hardcore fans of the action saga. And now the latest leak has revealed that players who were worried about the upcoming game’s future on PlayStation, due to the Microsoft-Activision deal, need not overthink anymore.

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According to some data miners, Activision will reportedly give PlayStation a huge priority, once again. That is, owners of PS5 and PS4 are going to have an advantage over other console users when it comes to having early access to Call of Duty Modern Warfare II.

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Microsoft-Activision deal is no problem for PlayStation ahead of the Call of Duty Modern Warfare II release

As reported by CharlieIntel, data miners recently discovered in-game files attached to Vanguard’s Season 3 Reloaded update. And they reportedly revealed a lot of crucial information on Modern Warfare II.

Going by the leak, then Activision will provide Call of Duty Modern Warfare II‘s open beta first on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. This means that Activision is still giving importance to the PS exclusivity for the iconic franchise.

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Although it won’t last forever, it’s great to see that the pattern is continuing this year as well. Especially when considering the fact that Microsoft will acquire the publisher by next year. So in general, this leak has surely given a massive reason to PlayStation users to get hyped even more for the upcoming Call of Duty.

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Talking about the leak further, then it also shared details on all the pre-order editions of Modern Warfare II. They all will offer early access to the open beta whenever it’s rolled out. Here’s what to expect from the content of each edition:

  • Standard Edition – Main game, Open beta early access, other items to be announced later
  • Cross-Gen Bundle – Cross-Gen Modern Warfare II version, PS5, and PS4 early access to open beta, other items to be announced later
  • Vault Edition – Open beta early access, Battle Pass (1 Season) + 50 Tier Skips, Red Team Operator Pack (includes operators Ghost, Price, Soap, and Farah), FJX Cinder Weapon Vault, 10 hours 2XP, + 10 hours 2WXP, and Ghost Legacy Pack – 12 Operator Skins & 10 Weapon Blueprints.
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare II releases on October 28 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, and PS4.

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What are your thoughts on the latest leak regarding the upcoming game and its open beta details?

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Mintu Tomar is a Senior Tennis Journalist at EssentiallySports, specializing in the WTA beat and Grand Slam coverage. With a journalism career spanning over 10 years across sports and entertainment media, he combines long‑term trend‑spotting with sharp match‑day analysis. At ES, Mintu’s work often blends on‑court breakdowns with behind‑the‑scenes context. In his coverage of Coco Gauff’s Qatar Open upset, he unpacked tactical advice from Serena Williams’ former coach, showing how elite insights influence rising talent. As part of the ES Think Tank, he helps identify breakout storylines and shape analytical angles for the newsroom. Before focusing on tennis, Mintu covered esports and the broader gaming industry at Sportskeeda, with a focus on major titles like Call of Duty, and has written extensively on entertainment, technology, politics, and lifestyle for multiple digital platforms. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and International Law & Diplomacy.

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