PC players will need a phone number, however, as has been the case for a while already.
This is the same requirement that has been in place for Warzone players on PC since May 2020.
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“The SMS requirement for game access is used for security purposes only.
Call of Duty does not use SMS verification data for marketing purposes,” Activision said.
There was a backlash to the announcement, and Blizzardlater rolled back the requirement in most cases.
Additionally, Activision banned 60,000 “illicit accounts” before the beta even began, denying these people entry.
For more, check out GameSpot’s breakdown ofeverything we know about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.
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