Infinity Ward
Call of Duty 2
"Call of Duty 2" is a first-person shooter developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, serving as the highly acclaimed sequel to the original "Call of Duty." Released in 2005, the game immerses players in the gripping and chaotic battles of World War II across various theaters of war. The game features three distinct campaigns, allowing players to experience the war through the eyes of American, British, and Soviet soldiers. Each campaign offers a variety of missions set in iconic locations, from the beaches of Normandy and the deserts of North Africa to the streets of Stalingrad. "Call of Duty 2" is renowned for its enhanced graphics, realistic sound design, and innovative gameplay mechanics, such as regenerating health and more dynamic AI. These improvements create a more immersive and intense combat experience. The game also features robust multiplayer modes, expanding the battlefield for players worldwide. "Call of Duty 2" set new standards for the genre and solidified the franchise's reputation for delivering high-quality wartime action.
- Released
- 25 October 2005
- Developer
- Infinity Ward
- Publisher
- Activision
- Engine
- IW Engine
- Perspective
- First person
- Age rating
- PEGI 16 · ESRB T
- Metacritic
- 86/100
- Steam recommendations
- 9,108
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows) · Mac · Xbox 360
- Genres
- Shooter
- Also known as
- COD 2
- Estimated owners
- 5,000,000–10,000,000 (est.)
- 84
- Player rating
- 84
- Critic rating
- 1,074
- Ratings counted
- 93.7%
- Steam reviews
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Quick answers
Call of Duty 2
The story
Call of Duty 2 contains four individual campaigns that are split into three stories. Each story concerns a World War II soldier overcoming insurmountable odds in the war.
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How long to beat
- Main story
- 9 h
- Main + extras
- 10 h
- Completionist
- 14.5 h
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Key facts
Platforms
Game modes
- Single player
- Multiplayer
Themes
- Action
- Historical
- Warfare
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Trailer
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Screenshots
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Reviews and languages
93.7% of 11,466 Steam reviews are positive. Valve labels that “Very Positive”.
6 languages in the interface, 0 of them with full voice acting. English is supported.
Publisher's content notice
This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Frequent Violence, General Mature Content
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Platform releases
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- 25 October 2005
- Xbox 360
- 22 November 2005
- Mac
- 13 June 2006
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Editions, DLC and remakes
- Call of Duty 2 Port
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Official pages
Series
Call of Duty
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