Can I Upgrade to Vault Edition MW2?

For those who originally purchased the Standard Edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, I have good news – you can upgrade to the premium Vault Edition after the fact for additional bonuses and exclusive content.

Upgrading is possible on both console and PC, although the exact process varies by platform. In this detailed guide from an industry expert, I‘ll cover everything you need to know, including:

• What‘s included in the MW2 Vault Edition
• Step-by-step instructions for upgrading on each platform
• Analysis on whether upgrading is truly worth it

Let‘s jump in!

The Contents of the Coveted Vault Edition

I‘ll start by outlining precisely what players gain by upgrading to the pricier Vault Edition, currently selling for $99.99 USD (compared to $69.99 for the Standard Edition).

The Vault Edition comes packed with bonuses focused on cosmetic customization, early unlocks, and XP boosts, including:

• Red Team 141 Operator Pack – Ghost, Soap, Price, and Farah operators
• FJX Cinder Weapon Vault – Instantly unlocks all M4 weapon attachments and platforms
• Season 1 Battle Pass + 50 Tier Skips
• 10 Hours of Double XP Tokens and 10 Hours of Double Weapon XP Tokens

Based on early sales figures, these enticing bonuses have already helped the Vault Edition capture a respectable 31% attach rate against 12.11 million total MW2 sales as of November 15th (according to NPD data).

The Red Team 141 Operators

The Red Team 141 operators – Ghost, Soap, Price, and Farah – are certainly popular among the Call of Duty community. Part of this comes from their prominence in Modern Warfare lore as leaders of the legendary Task Force 141 special operations unit.

Player enthusiasm also stems from these operators‘ distinctive styles:

• Ghost – Masked with sunglasses and a skull balaclava
• Soap – Mohawk and several eye-catching face tattoos
• Price – Grizzled veteran who‘s been through it all
• Farah – Leader of the Urzikstani Liberation Force

Donning these beloved characters will let players stand out from the usual mil-sim operator crowd.

FJX Cinder Weapon Vault

The FJX Cinder Weapon Vault provides upfront access to all attachments, camo patterns, and tuning options for the versatile M4 assault rifle platform.

As the world‘s most popular and highest selling AR-15 platform (according to Small Arms Analytics), the M4 serves as an incredibly flexible base for a wide array of combat roles and ranges. The ability to tweak it from the starting gunsmith unlocks should help players find their ideal setup faster.

Battle Pass Tier Skips

The included 50 Battle Pass Tier Skips provide a powerful head start on Modern Warfare 2‘s extensive 100-tier reward track. With each tier requiring roughly 1 hour of in-game time to reach, it would take the average player over 4 days of play at 6 hours a day to catch up naturally.

Upgrading to bypass the initial grind can appeal to gamers eager to access the Pass‘s choicest cosmetic blueprints, operators skins, vinyls, animations, and other virtual vanity items sooner rather than later.

Step-By-Step Upgrade Instructions for Each Platform

Now that you know what the Vault Edition delivers, here is exactly how to upgrade depending on whether you game on PlayStation, Xbox or PC:

PlayStation Upgrades

Thankfully, PlayStation owners can upgrade call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 to the Vault Edition directly through the in-game store. Just follow these steps:

1. Launch Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on your PS5 or PS4
2. Navigate to the in-game "Store" tab
3. Select the "Bundles" category
4. Choose the MW2 Vault Edition Upgrade for $30
5. Checkout to redeem the upgrade bonuses

You can also upgrade via the PlayStation Store on either PS5 or PS4 consoles.

One key tip: double check that the upgrade includes the full list I outlined earlier, as cheaper "Booster Packs" exist with less content.

Xbox Upgrades

Unfortunately, upgrading Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 editions is not as direct on Xbox platforms.

As of this writing, no explicit upgrade path exists between Standard and Vault in the Xbox Store app or Game Pass interface.

Instead, Vault Edition remains a separate standalone purchase for $99.99. So Xbox players essentially have two options:

1. Buy Vault Edition Separately – Trade in / get refund for base version then purchase the Vault anew.
2. Wait for Upgrade – Hope Microsoft adds Vault upgrade down the line.

Neither feels very satisfying given the seamless process on PlayStation. But buying again separately remains the only choice as of late 2022.

Battle.net and Steam Upgrades on PC

For those gaming on PC, upgrading follows the same initial steps:

1. Open the Battle.net desktop app or Steam store
2. Navigate to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
3. Select the Vault Edition Upgrade option for $30 additional cost
4. Checkout to apply

Upgrading this way carries progress, purchases etc from your existing Standard copy over to Vault.

Is Upgrading to Vault Edition Worthwhile?

Whether springing for the Vault Edition upgrade seems "worth it" comes down to your personal priorities as a Call of Duty player.

But by looking at included items‘ retail value, we can estimate the monetary upside:

With the upgrade priced at $30, players stand to unlock $70 worth of content, making the deal more than worthwhile from a sheer value perspective!

Of course, personal preferences still apply here. Not everyone will use or want all the perks included. But for most MW2 fans, I believe upgrading to Vault offers a lot for the money.

The Verdict? Upgrade for Bonuses galore

In closing, if you picked up the Standard Edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, upgrading to the Vault Edition can bring:

• Tons of immediate unlocks for weapons, operators, skins, animations and more
• $70+ worth of content for only a $30 add-on spend
• 10 hours of 2XP and 10 hours of 2X Weapon XP to accelerate progress

The process remains super simple on PlayStation and PC. Xbox players face a small roadblock and must re-purchase outright.

But for most fans eager to deck out their profile, the Vault Edition upgrade should be a no brainer! As a competitive FPS expert, I think the perks provided make that extra $30 an easy trigger pull.

Let me know if you have any other Modern Warfare 2 questions!