Will Warzone 2 Use Old Guns from Original Warzone?

No. As clearly stated in the Call of Duty blog post, Warzone 2‘s armory and progression will be strictly tied to Modern Warfare II content. None of the guns you may have unlocked in the original Warzone will carry over to the sequel.

As a passionate Call of Duty gamer and Warzone expert, this news left me eager to analyze the full scope of the new arsenal available at launch. While veterans will need to level up weapons again, Warzone 2 seems packed with fresh firepower.

Scope of the Warzone 2 Arsenal

Let‘s start by looking at some key facts on the Warzone 2 weapons pool:

• Over 50 base weapons available at launch
• Over 35 weapon platforms represented
• Hundreds of attachment options via Gunsmith
• Tuning options for ammo types, handling, recoil, and more

Digging into the Modern Warfare II patch notes, that over 50 count factors in base weapon options, not all attachments. The Gunsmith system seems to provide incredible depth for customization between optics, magazines, barrels, stocks and more. Expert analysis sites like TrueGameData already show hundreds of different configuration combinations for weapons like the M4 rifle platform.

All this weapon depth provides strong indication that lack of old guns won‘t limit loadout creativity. But what about feeling?

MW2 Guns vs. Old Warzone Favorites

Even armed with all the new stats, I wondered how these shiny new MW2 guns would fare compared to trusty old weapons that dominated the original Verdansk. Would any guns give me that same excitement I felt unlocking the Grau or MP5 for the first time?

Analyzing recommendations from streamers and analyzing time-to-kill (TTK) data, many MW2 options seem strikingly similar to popular picks from the original Warzone meta. A few comparisons:

Early TTK data, feel, and recoil seem to indicate that players moving from the original Warzone to the sequel may find MW2 equivalents to their old favorites for customary playstyles. Of course, all weapons data remains subject to change based on early tuning as the meta forms.

Launch Meta Predictions and Analysis

Based on my early gameplay and studying recommendations, I predict the Day 1 Warzone 2 meta will feature a mix of assault rifles and battle rifles for versatility along with SMGs like the Fennec 45 favoring high mobility. I expect the following to dominate early match kill feeds:

• M4 – Remains an accuracy king with proven rifle platform
• Kastov-762 – Highest AR TTK up close
• Lachmann-556 – Grau familiarity with less recoil
• FTAC Recon – Strong mid-long range like M13 from MW
• Fennec 45 – Blazing Vector TTK, but eats ammo

However, all weapons remain subject to tuning changes. I predict some early adjustments, especially if LMGs end up overtuned for squads. The Season 1 meta may shift away from raw TTK toward more balanced versatility. By Season 2, we‘ll likely see rising popularity of off-meta SMGs, marksman rifles, or a secretly sleeper AR build taking over lobbies.

In summary – veterans may need to re-level new weapons, but the Modern Warfare II guns seem ready to deliver fresh and familiar fun. Between launch variety and ongoing tuning, the future looks bright and unpredictable – just how I like my Warzone meta each new season!