There is so much Modern Warfare 2 news to go over today that we figured we’d start this thread for you to find all the day’s news. Check back for updates.
Party Invite Patch Now Available
It appears the PlayStation 3 version of Modern Warfare 2 is finally working as it was intended. Infinity Ward released patch 1.03 today, a day earlier than expected. The patch is intended to fix the party system, essentially allowing players to invite friends for multiplayer sessions. The download is a mere 15MB and is now available.
PS3 Servers
The biggest complaint many PlayStation 3 owners have with MW2 is the problems with online play. We learned yesterday this issue was largely server based, so to remedy the problem, Infinity Ward has stabilized the online infrastructure. The third-party powered servers couldn’t handle the enormous demand with the launch of the game.
This update is server based and will allow you to go online to play multiplayer, as opposed to the party system. Many have reported problems with the party system, but it will be patched sometime Friday.
More Sales Figures
Yesterday we heard first day UK sales figures topped out at around 1.23 million units. According to a press released today by Activision, the combined first-day sales of Modern Warfare 2 in the UK and North America are estimated at $310 million (USD). Activision claims Modern Warfare 2 is the biggest launch in history across all forms of entertainment. It’s estimated that 4.7 million copies were sold in the first day across the UK and North America.
DLC on the Way
What do you announce days after the release of the top selling game? Downloadable content, of course. Infinity Ward’s Rob Bowling told MTV that we can expect DLC content before any work is done on a possible sequel. Of course, don’t think Modern Warfare 2 is the end, as Bowling said, “It doesn’t mean this is the end, but right now, you know, we’re continuing the story and we’re concluding some storylines, but anything’s possible.”