As of 2024, the game is still widely played and considered by many to be one of the best entries in the franchise. The game features a robust multiplayer mode with various maps, game modes, a lore-filled Special Ops mode, and a well-received single-player campaign.

At the moment, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II has 132,641 concurrent players online and in-game. This is 30% lower than its previous all-time peak of 190,707 players achieved on 11/12/2024.