How to Install Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer on PS5

To play Modern Warfare 2‘s addictive multiplayer game modes on your shiny new PS5 console, you‘ll need to download an additional Multiplayer Pack after the initial install.

Here‘s a step-by-step guide to get MW2‘s multiplayer up and running on your PS5 as smoothly as possible.

Download Requirements

Unlike the campaign which is included in the base Modern Warfare 2 install, the multiplayer clocks in at a chunky 25.9GB across two key packs.

You need both:

• Multiplayer Pack – 6.0GB
• Multiplayer Pack 2 – 19.9GB

Once downloaded and installed, you‘ll have access to modes like Team Deathmatch, Prisoner Rescue, Knock Out and more.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer features a variety of innovations like Knock Out mode

Below is a breakdown of all the Modern Warfare 2 packs you need for multiplayer:

Total Size: 136GB (campaign + multiplayer)

So clearing almost 130GB is recommended before starting your Modern Warfare 2 installation and multiplayer download.

Step-By-Step Installation Guide

Follow these steps to install multiplayer:

1. Launch Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on your PS5
2. Press the options button while highlighting MW2‘s icon
3. Navigate to Manage Game Content
4. Scroll down and check the boxes next to Multiplayer Pack and Multiplayer Pack 2
5. Select Download to add them to your install queue

Once the downloads finish, back out to the PS5 homescreen and launch Modern Warfare 2 again.

You should now see a Multiplayer option on the main menu indicating your install was successful!

Troubleshooting Tips

If you still can‘t access multiplayer after following the above steps, try these troubleshooting fixes:

• Restart your PS5 fully
• Check for any paused or pending downloads in your system Notifications tab
• Delete and reinstall the Multiplayer Packs individually
• Restore Modern Warfare 2 licenses in your PS5 system settings

Rebuilding your system database is also recommended if you run into any persistent errors:

https://youtu.be/pXa8I2GJcd4

This should resolve most installation issues that block access to multiplayer.

What Modern Warfare 2‘s Multiplayer Includes

Once installed, Modern Warfare 2 opens up its robust multiplayer offering spanning maps, modes, custom builds and progression systems capped off with the brand new DMZ mode.

Here‘s a high level overview of what you get:

• Maps: 16 maps at launch with a mix of small/medium/large layouts and classics like Shoot House – full map list
• Modes: COD-favourites like Team Deathmatch, Domination and Ground War are back alongside newcomer Knock Out and Prisoner Rescue – full mode list
• Progression: An enhanced Battle Pass system with tuning improvements over past titles
• Weapons: Over 50 weapons with full customisation via Gunsmith is enabled
• Social: Shared social spaces (MG‘s Stronghold) across multiplayer lobbies

Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer pushes new innovations like multi-objective modes, raid-like co-op through Spec Ops and an evolved Battle Pass progression path.

Veteran players will feel right at home diving into fan favourite modes and maps while tweaks like Gunsmith 2.0 and seamless social areas provide welcome new dimensions.

The addition of DMZ mode also cannot be underestimated – positioning Modern Warfare 2 as an early leader for major hybrid PVP/PVE innovations in FPS multiplayer sphere.

Top Performance Tips for PS5

To enjoy Modern Warfare 2‘s polished multiplayer offering at peak FPS, make sure to tune your PS5‘s performance:

• Enable 120hz output in your display settings
• Select Performance Mode in the options menu (120 FPS target @ 1440p)
• Disable Ray Tracing for higher frame rates
• Tweak your aim response curve & deadzones
• Use a wired internet connection for low latency

With the power of PS5 hardware behind it, Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer sings at a blistering 120fps in Performance Mode resulting in our definitive way to play.

Microscopic input latency coupled with crisp stereoscopic 3D audio takes the trademark Call of Duty responsiveness to new heights. This is why disabling resource-heavy effects like ray tracing are key – the fluidity trade off is well worth it.

And that wraps up our guide to successfully installing and configuring Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2‘s multiplayer component on your PlayStation 5 console!

Let us know which MW2 maps, weapons and Operators you enjoy using most in the comments below.