Modern Warfare 2 vs Vault Edition – What‘s the Difference?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

As an avid Call of Duty player and content creator, the release of Modern Warfare 2 has me excited about all the new content and features Infinity Ward has packed into the latest entry in this legendary FPS franchise. However, with two editions of MW2 available – the standard $69.99 version and the premium $99.99 Vault Edition – some clarification is needed on exactly what you get by going with the pricier option.

Vault Edition Overview

Right off the bat, let’s summarize what’s included in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Vault Edition:

  • Red Team 141 Operator Pack – Ghost, Soap, Price, and Farah operators
  • FJX Cinder Weapon Vault – 50+ weapon blueprints and attachments
  • Battle Pass (1 season) + 50 Tier Skips
  • Open Beta Early Access
  • Ghost Legacy Pack – 10 weapon blueprints + other bonuses
  • Season 1 Reloaded Battle Pass + 25 Tier Skips

So for $30 more than the base version, you’re getting quite a lot of premium digital content. But how much added value does this actually provide compared to the Standard Edition? Let’s analyze the key Vault Edition components.

Exclusive Operators Analysis

Easily the most eye-catching extra in the Vault Edition is the Red Team 141 operator pack with four iconic playable characters from the original Modern Warfare series – Ghost, Soap, Captain Price, and Farah. These operators will be exclusive to Vault Edition owners only based on confirmation from Infinity Ward.

Owning such legendary Call of Duty figures means increased clout and bragging rights among your fellow players. In addition, the highly detailed operator skins truly make you stand out in the heat of multiplayer battle. Given operator skins can cost $10-20 in the MW2 store, the four bundled here carry a baseline value of $40 already.

FJX Cinder Weapon Vault Benefits

The FJX Cinder weapon vault is an equally tantalizing Vault Edition incentive. This immediately unlocks all blueprints, attachments, and camos for a complete weapon platform – adding up to over 50 items total.

Such an influx of weapon content would normally require tens of hours of grind time to accumulate through standard multiplayer progression. Having it instantly accessible means you can customize top-tier loadouts soon as you boot up MW2, letting you perform at max capabilities during those critical first online sessions.

I estimate having an advanced arsenal of weapons and attachments ready to go translates into a time-savings of 20-30 hours for Vault Edition gamers. Especially in a competitive environment like Call of Duty multiplayer, that’s an advantage not to be underestimated.

Battle Pass & Tier Analysis

Looking beyond launch day perks, the Vault Edition also hooks players up with the inaugural MW2 Battle Pass season, plus a whopping 50 tier skips – equivalent to nearly completing the 100-tier Pass already.

Factoring in the $10 price tag for the Battle Pass itself, this vault perk provides about $60 worth of cosmetic content alone when counting all the weapon blueprints, operator skins, animations, XP boosts and more unlocked across those 50 tiers.

In addition to the tier skips that get banked, you can progress through the Battle Pass at a much quicker pace thanks to included XP boosts. Combining boosts with daily and weekly challenges, finishing the full 100 tiers for season one seems like a breeze for Vault Edition gamers.

Early Access & Other Perks

We can’t forget Vault Edition owners also gain exclusive early access to MW2’s multiplayer beta, letting you get a head start on weapons leveling and loadout testing. The packed-in Ghost Legacy Pack and bonus tier skips for Season 02 round out an already stacked premium bundle.

Vault or Standard? My Verdict

Adding up the multitude of operator skins, blueprints, XP boosts, cosmetic content, and early beta access – I estimate the total value of Modern Warfare 2 Vault Edition extras to exceed $150.

Clearly, spending $30 above the base version gives Call of Duty fans way more than their money’s worth in premium digital goodies. For me as a content creator and hardcore COD gamer, going Vault Edition was an easy choice. Expect me to hit the ground running on day one with legendary operators, meta weapon builds, and Battle Pass progress fully kicked into overdrive!

James K. Dorn, a passionate gamer deeply immersed in the world of video gaming. My journey in gaming is not just about playing; it's about exploring every facet of the games I love. I am particularly fascinated by the intricate worlds of role-playing games like "The Witcher" series and "Elder Scrolls: Skyrim," where every decision shapes the story.

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