Twitter confirms Modern Warfare 2 double XP new map bonanza

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It's going to be a great Easter for Modern Warfare 2 gamers, and that's official. Robert Bowling, Creative Strategist at Modern Warfare 2 developers Infinity Ward, has that for the weekend of April 2nd to 5th there will be double experience points on offer to players using the new maps.

Ah yes, the new Modern Warfare 2 maps. The Stimulus Pack, as it is known, is due for release on March 30th. The first downloadable content (DLC) for Modern Warfare 2 players is already causing something of a stir amongst XBox 360 owners. Not so much excitement at the thought of those 5 new maps (well, 3 new ones - Bailout, Storm and Salvage, and a couple of old COD4 - Crash and Overgrown, ones thrown in) to play on, but rather balking at the cost.

Apparently to get the Stimulus Pack you will need to part with no less than 1200 Microsoft Points, and that works out to around £10 in real money. Of course, with the game itself retailing at £50 (although many, myself included, got it for half that price courtesy of launch deals at supermarket chains) and already being the most profitable and biggest grossing game of all time some players are arguing that the DLC maps should be free.

I'm not in that camp myself. Look, Infinity Ward and parent company Activision are in it to make money as well as great games. And to be honest I've probably had a whole lot more than £50 worth of fun as I work my way through the multi player prestige rankings. Certainly I'm not going to bemoan paying just a measly £10 to extend that gaming experience.

Especially if I will be getting twice the XP for every game I play over that weekend in April!

So, opinions please, value for money or blatant rip off?

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A concise, practical addendum for the double‑XP weekend and the new DLC—grounded in points already raised by , and —focusing on how to make the most of the event, the technical checks to avoid wasted games, and what to consider when judging value for money.

Practical ways to maximize progress during a short double‑XP window:

  • Pick the playlist by goal. For fast weapon/kill progress choose kill‑heavy playlists; for steady rank gains and bonus XP per match lean into objective playlists. Rotate between both if aiming to level weapons and prestige quickly.
  • Favor consistent, survivable loadouts. Reliable weapons and perks that reduce deaths produce higher XP per hour than high‑risk glass‑cannon setups that end matches early.
  • Set achievable streak goals. Small, repeatable score/kills-per-life targets (and modest streak rewards) give steady payoff across many matches; one big streak that rarely happens wastes time.
  • Party up and assign roles. Four‑player teams with coordinated roles (objective, support, anchor) increase win rate and cumulative XP.
  • Use the event for challenge progress. Double XP multiplies match and weapon progress; focus on a few weapon/achievement tasks rather than spreading effort thin.
  • Technical checklist before a long session: confirm the DLC content is installed and the game is up to date, sign into the same account that owns the DLC, and expect heavier matchmaking and occasional host/lag issues during peak times.

Context and cautions: ’s value argument and ’s grind goal are both valid from different perspectives—value depends on hours played and enjoyment, while speed‑grinders gain clear benefit from timed events. ’s point about new modes is worth noting: if a new gametype appears, try it in low‑stake matches first, then reconfigure classes if it proves more efficient. Avoid exploits or shortcuts that risk penalties; legitimate, repeatable play during the event is the safest path to meaningful, lasting progress.

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jeremy5speed 0 Newbie Poster

Not worried about the cost either mate just want the xp lol first prestiege 50 and climbing MW 2 Forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Deme 0 Newbie Poster

Yeah, should be pretty cool, cost is never an issue because I usually buy the 1600 ms pt cards anyways. A speculated new gametype is also rumored, though not confirmed.

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mamun0101 0 Newbie Poster

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