You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Since 2007, the Call of Duty franchise has heavily relied on two sub-series to keep fans coming back for more every year. Whether its Black Ops or Modern Warfare, the two series that form the majority of Activisions library have dominated the charts thanks to their modern-day, near-futuristic, or historical settings.Despite the Black Ops 6 cycle being in full swing, fans of Modern Warfare are continuing to load into 2023s Modern Warfare 3 developed by Sledgehammer Games. The two games mentioned above are available as part of the hugely popular Xbox Game Pass. In addition to the two most recent releases, the best Call of Duty ever made is expected to join the subscription service.2009s Modern Warfare 2 is on its way to Game PassFirst reported by Xbox Era, 2009s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is due to arrive on Game Pass in March or April this year. The news follows Call of Duty: World at Wars appearance on the Microsoft Store in December 2024. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. Considering Microsoft now owns the entirety of Activisions game library, adding the best Call of Duty ever released makes a lot of sense. Fans of the older Call of Duty games can take a trip down memory lane while the latest generation of fans can experience what made 2009s Modern Warfare 2 so popular when it launched 16 years ago.For many, the lobbies full to the brim with trash talk are a standout memory of 2009s Modern Warfare 2 alongside the overpowered One Man Army Perk which enabled players to switch loadouts after theyd spawn in. As a result, unlimited grenade launcher ammunition dominated the action as players attempted to score multi-kills from the other side of the map. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now With servers still active, albeit often laden with cheaters (not much different from modern CoD), the addition of MW2 to Xbox Game Pass will result in a surge of nostalgia-filled players. Why is Modern Warfare 2 (2009) the best Call of Duty?The game also featured some of the most iconic maps Call of Duty has ever seen. Ranging from the all-out action of Rust to the large-scale battles on Wasteland, 2009s Modern Warfare 2 has one of the most engaging multiplayer offerings Call of Duty has ever seen. Its imminent return to Game Pass has the potential to inject new interest into old releases while cashing in on nostalgia for those growing tired of the latest cycle.For more CoD intel, check out the best mouse and keyboard settings for maximum accuracy along with the best Saug loadout for close-quarters action.Related TopicsSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share