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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Review · Action · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Reviewed: 23 May 2026

PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X · Xbox One · PlayStation 4

Raven Software · 2022

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

45 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 48 · R 57
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

48

Risk (RIS)

57

Daily limit

–

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.50
B2Social-emotional
0.27
B3Motor
0.75

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II offers intense, fast-paced action that can enhance hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and strategic thinking. Players can engage in cooperative play with friends, fostering teamwork and communication skills in a competitive environment.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.80
R2Monetization
0.29
R3Social risk
0.50

The game features significant compulsion-loop design through variable rewards, streak mechanics, and infinite play loops, potentially leading to excessive engagement. Monetization practices, including microtransactions and premium currencies, may encourage spending. The competitive online environment can expose players to toxicity and social comparison, and the game contains high levels of violence and strong language.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
1.00
R4.4Substance References
0.33
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0 – $50/mo.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: concerns noted·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. Likely violations: virtual currency that obscures real-money prices.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Avg playtime~10 hReviewedMay 2026Report a data error →How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II a rating of 45/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II?

The game features significant compulsion-loop design through variable rewards, streak mechanics, and infinite play loops, potentially leading to excessive engagement. Monetization practices, including microtransactions and premium currencies, may encourage spending. The competitive online environment can expose players to toxicity and social comparison, and the game contains high levels of violenc