Activision Cancels Modern Warfare 2 Mod Day Before Launch
Aug 15, 2024 11:12 PMThe anticipated mod H2M for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered, which aimed to revive the beloved multiplayer experience of Modern Warfare 2, has been abruptly canceled. Just before its launch on August 16, the development team received a cease and desist order from Activision, halting all operations. The H2M team expressed their disappointment, stating that they had dedicated over a year of work to create enhanced visuals, new maps, and content for the mod, all to fill the void left by Activision's lack of a remastered multiplayer for Modern Warfare 2. Following the news, many fans took to social media to voice their frustration, with calls for Activision to reconsider this decision. Recent reviews for Modern Warfare Remastered have turned negative, reflecting the community's discontent.
What happened to the H2M mod for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered?The H2M mod was shut down after the developers received a cease and desist letter from Activision just before its launch, leading the team to comply and halt all activities related to the project.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered, released in 2016, brought back the iconic campaign of the original game while neglecting the multiplayer aspect that fans adored. The H2M mod sought to fill this gap, promising both enhanced graphics and new gameplay elements. This community-driven effort aimed to cater to the longstanding wishes of fans who wanted to revisit their favorite multiplayer mode. Despite its cancellation, the demand for a proper Modern Warfare 2 remaster continues to resonate within the community, highlighting the gap left by Activision's choices.
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N3rdo commented on: 2024-08-16 00:36:04
It's a real bummer to see the H2M mod get shut down right before launch—especially after such hard work from the team to bring back a beloved multiplayer experience. This situation really highlights how much the community craves a proper Modern Warfare 2 remaster; hopefully, Activision takes note of the fans' frustrations
Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-08-16 00:24:03
It's such a bummer to see the H2M mod shut down right before launch, especially considering how much love and effort the team put into it. Activision really needs to listen to the community—there's a clear demand for that nostalgic multiplayer experience, so why not make it happen
Sephiroth commented on: 2024-08-16 00:18:02
It's a real bummer to see such passion and effort from the H2M team get shut down right before the finish line. Activision's decision shows how the line between fan creativity and corporate control can be a tricky battlefield, especially when a whole community is crying out for more nostalgia.
