When Modern Warfare launched in 2019, it was accompanied by Call of Duty’s own take on the battle royale genre with Warzone. With Modern Warfare 2 launching in 2022, it was only appropriate that we got Call of Duty Warzone 2.0, too.
We’re breaking down what you can expect from this game, the official specifications, and some great PCs you can play it on.
What’s New in Warzone 2?
Like its predecessor, Warzone 2 is a free-to-play battle royale game. Compared to other titles in the genre, the original supported a bumper number of players per match at 150. As is often the case, it utilised a system of seasons to tell an ongoing narrative and offer new items for players to outfit their characters. Warzone 2 represents a reset, with characters being wiped clean and a new story kicking off.
In terms of gameplay, swimming is a new mechanic. In fact, new maps and boats will make great use of the feature. Vehicles as a whole are getting a revamp, able to take more detailed damage such as punctures, and be used as cover even after blown into a husk. There’s new equipment and weapons coming that weren’t featured in the original, as well as a firing range for you to test your loadout.
Improving on the Original
Infinity Ward stepped up their game for both Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2. They developed a new engine to be used in both 2022 Call of Duty titles. With this new foundation, we can enjoy several new benefits and innovative features. Let’s recap all of the interesting information announced so far.
Upgraded Visuals
Warzone 2 can support ray tracing and DLSS, for a superb visual experience. This visual upgrade won’t be exclusive to PC, as the newest generation of gaming consoles can use a 120Hz mode for improved smoothness and response times.
Learn everything you need to know about upscaling tech in our ultimate showdown!
Will there be a FOV Slider?
While Warzone has supported crossplay for a while, it has been to the detriment of console players. Unlike gamers on the PC, they have been unable to customise their field of view (FOV) which leaves them at a disadvantage. Activision explained it would cause performance issues on consoles, hence why they left it out of the original Warzone. But, with the improved hardware of current-gen consoles, Warzone 2 supports it. Huzzah!
When is Warzone 2 Out?
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 has been available to play since November 16th 2022.
Warzone 2.0 will be playable on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. It has been confirmed it will not be on last-gen consoles, namely the PS4 and Xbox One, due to technical limitations. It does, however, have full crossplay support.
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 Official Specifications
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-6100 / Core i5-2500K AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-6600K / Core i7-4770 AMD Ryzen 5 1400 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 12GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 AMD Radeon RX 470 DirectX 12.0 compatible system | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 580 DirectX 12.0 compatible system |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 125GB available space | 125GB available space |
Best PCs to Play Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
You need to make sure your battle station can handle COD: Warzone 2.0. Here at Overclockers UK, we have an incredible selection of gaming PCs, hardware, and peripherals to keep your aim true.
Refract Gaming Azure (FS-1DP-EP)
Do you need a fresh gaming PC that you can plug and play for Warzone? The Refract Gaming Azure is a perfect pre-built system, designed for playing the original game and ready to tackle the sequel. It comes with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti GPU, armed with Ada Lovelace architecture. That means this graphics card delivers a plethora of game-enhancing features for you to take advantage of. Enjoy the power offered by the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU and 32GB DDR5 RAM as you play. Plus, all Refract Gaming PCs come with three years parts and labour warranty as standard.
Endgame Gear XM1r USB Optical Esports Performance Gaming Mouse (EGG-XM1R-DR)
In the heat of battle, you need a trustworthy gaming mouse to keep your aim true. That’s where the XM1r from Endgame Gear comes in. It is engineered for maximum performance with a more durable flex cord and custom sorted Kailh GM 8.0 switches. It also utilises the latest Pixart PAW3370 sensor, bringing low input lag and adjustable DPI of 50-19,000.
WD Black SN850X NVMe 1TB Solid State Drive (WDS100T2XHE)
If your gaming PC is short on storage space or long with its load times, then it’s time to upgrade with the WD Black SN850 NVMe SSD. With its incredibly fast PCIe Gen4 technology, you’ll boot up your system and games in no time. Arm your gaming PC with extra RGB lighting, an optional heatsink model, and a spacious 1TB capacity. That’s more than enough room for Warzone 2, Modern Warfare 2, and all your other favourite games.
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