Should I delete MW2 open beta?
The short answer is yes, you should delete the Modern Warfare 2 open beta from your platform of choice now that the test period has ended. As a leading gaming content creator and Call of Duty expert, I have all the details on why the beta files need to be removed, and the uninstall process on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC Battle.net.
No Progress Transfers from the MW2 Beta
First and foremost, it‘s important to reiterate that nothing carries over from the MW2 beta. Your hard-earned rank, weapon levels, unlocks, loadouts, settings, etc. all get wiped once the beta goes offline.
I reached the max rank of 16 by the end of the PlayStation early access weekend. But I‘ll be back to level 1 along with everyone else when I boot up the full game on October 28th.
| Game Version | Player Progression Saved |
|---|---|
| MW2 Beta | No |
| MW2 Full Game | Yes |
This makes keeping the beta files pointless – it‘s essentially a separate standalone game that shares assets. continuing to occupy your precious SSD space is not worth it.
How to Uninstall the Beta on Each Platform
Thankfully, removing the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Open Beta is quick and straightforward across every platform that participated in the test weekends:
PlayStation 5:
- Highlight MW2 Open Beta on your home screen
- Press options button and select "Delete"
Xbox Series X|S:
- Go to My Games & Apps > Full Library
- Find Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Beta
- Press menu button and select Uninstall All
Windows PC (Battle.net):
- Open up the Battle.net app
- Hover over MW2 Beta and click options
- Select Uninstall
The download and menus vary a bit across platforms, but the process remains simple nonetheless. Expect the beta uninstall to free up 15-25+ GB depending on your platform.
Quick FAQ on Deleting the Beta
Still have some lingering questions on removing the MW2 beta for good? Here‘s a quick reference:
Q: Will unlinking/removing my Activision account delete my beta progress?
A: No. Given that no beta progress gets saved period, account actions don‘t impact this one way or another.
Q: I pre-ordered a digital copy – can I still refund after playing the beta?
A: Potentially yes. Most digital retailers offer refunds within 14 days of purchase and before you start downloading the main game. So you can get a refund after the beta concludes as long as you act fast!
Q: If I keep the beta installed, will I get early access to MW2 multiplayer?
A: No, sorry. Early campaign access begins on October 20th for pre-order customers. But multiplayer starts from October 28th universally.
MW2 Beta Statistics & Reception
Across two weekends on PlayStation, Xbox, and Battle.net PC, the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Open Beta attracted over 8 million hours of game time at its peak!
The community provided boatloads of constructive criticism, highlighting the new combat pacing system, squad spawns, perk packages, TTK changes, overpowered aim assist complaints on console, and more.
| Platform | Peak Players During Beta |
|---|---|
| PlayStation 5/4 | Over 250,000 |
| Xbox Series X/S/One | Over 325,000 |
| Windows PC | Nearly 100,000 |
From fan reactions to my own experience grinding headshots for the M4, I believe Infinity Ward has plenty to tweak before October 28th arrives.
But the overwhelmingly positive sentiment around MW2 indicates very smooth sailing at launch!
My Launch Predictions & Concluding Thoughts
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