Modern Warfare II (2022) Campaign

Lore & Background

Alliances are forged in fire as British SAS operators join forces with Mexican special forces known as Los Vaqueros. This cooperation highlights a shift toward multinational counter-terrorism efforts within the franchise timeline. The threat of Hassan Zyani looms large, representing a new generation of terrorist leadership that utilizes modern technology to destabilize regions from Mexico to Eastern Europe.

In Their Own Story

Rain slicks the cobblestones of a darkened alley in Madrid. Soap checks his earpiece, static crackling against the silence. Above, shadows shift behind the balcony railings. He signals Gaz with a gloved hand, no words needed. The target is close, but so are the eyes watching from the rooftops. In this world, trust is the first casualty of war.

Reader's Guide

Captain Price leads Soap MacTavish and Gaz across global theaters to intercept the threat before detonation. Early missions establish cooperation with Mexican special forces known as Los Vaqueros, expanding the operational scope beyond traditional borders. As tensions rise, CIA liaison Kate Laswell becomes compromised by enemy agents, forcing Price to go rogue to protect her from General Shepherd’s scrutiny. This breach deepens the shadow war, revealing that internal enemies pose risks equal to external ones. The team must navigate political minefields while hunting Hassan Zyani, the mastermind behind the theft. Climactic sequences involve high-stakes extractions and urban warfare within hostile cities. The campaign concludes with the neutralization of the primary threat but leaves lingering geopolitical instability. This entry serves as a direct bridge between the 2019 reboot and its sequel, solidifying the modern continuity before the events of the subsequent chapter in the franchise timeline.

Did You Know?

• Players can control CIA operative Alex Keller during specific stealth-focused missions.
• The campaign reintroduces classic mission names from the original trilogy like Loose Ends.
• Farah Karim returns to assist Price and Soap after her debut in the 2019 reboot.