The highly anticipatedCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2has finally been officially confirmed as the next release for the long-standing first-person shooter franchise. As a reboot of the classic 2009 title of the same name, long-term fans are expecting to see many returning characters and familiar scenarios.
WithModern Warfare 2being a sequel to the 2019 reboot ofModern Warfare, it is plausible to think that many characters who did not feature in the 2019 title will be given their time in the spotlight within the upcoming sequel. Of all the classic characters that missed out on prominent involvement inModern Warfare’scampaign, it was the omission of fan-favorite character, John “Soap” MacTavish, that many fans were disappointed by. Thankfully, the mention of him in the final scene of the 2019 game, and hisCall of Duty: Warzoneappearance, make a return more than likely.
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The Details of Modern Warfare 2
While the belief of a sequel to 2019’sModern Warfarehas expected and desired within theCall of Dutycommunity for some time,Modern Warfare 2has finally been officially confirmedby Activision. With the positive reception of 2019’sModern Warfare,it is fair to say that the news of a sequel has been met with glee by many fans of the franchise.
Although a lot of the moreintricate details ofModern Warfare 2are currently unknown, it is confirmed that the game is slated to release sometime in “fall 2022.” WithModern Warfare 2being rumored to run on a newly created game engine, it is sensible to assume that it will take inspiration from the same well-regarded IW engine that was used inModern Warfare;with a focus on refined graphics and visceral sound design.
Additionally, it has also been hinted thatModern Warfare 2will launch alongside the next iteration of the massively popular battle royale,Call of Duty:Warzone. If the game is tolaunch alongside aWarzone 2, it would be a clear statement of intent from Activision as to the intended longevity and scope ofModern Warfare 2. Also confirmed to be in development by Infinity Ward, it’s possible thatModern Warfare 2will continue many of the plot elements and character arcs from the established narratives of 2019’sModern Warfareacross both its multiplayer and campaign modes.
Soap in Modern Warfare
While it is likely that Soap will feature heavily in the upcomingModern Warfare 2, it is worth remembering how the fan-favorite character appeared in 2019’sModern Warfare, and the shared universe between the two games. While Soap is only mentioned by name towards the end ofModern Warfare’scampaign, he appeared inWarzoneas a playable operator, available via an in-gamepurchase of the Soap Operator Bundle.
Despite this revival of the iconic character,Soap’s appearance was met by disappointmentto veteran fans of theCall of Dutyfranchise. Many fans noted how, at best, the Soap skin only resembled his classicModern Warfarecharacter in an “uncanny valley” manner, with many stating it was not a faithful adaptation of the character at all. In terms of Soap’s campaign mention, it was within the context of Captain Price forming the iconic Task Force 141, with the names of other classic characters such as Simon “Ghost” Riley also being mentioned. In this way, it is clear that a prominent appearance for Soap in the upcomingModern Warfare 2is extremely likely.
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What Soap in Modern Warfare 2 Could Look Like
Soap is undoubtedly one of the most important characters in the wholeModern Warfareseries, meaning his appearance in the reboot is an inevitability. Soap first appeared in the originalModern Warfareof 2007, asthe classic silentCall of Dutyprotagonistfrom the SAS portion of the campaign.
Soap then appeared in 2009’sModern Warfare 2in a much larger capacity, as a mohawked Captain of Task Force 141. His renewed personality and new voice acting carried over intoModern Warfare 3, and Soap became fully cemented as a beloved character within theCall of Dutyfranchise. With the upcoming reboot ofModern Warfare 2, it appears that Soap will be introduced to the new trilogy as an already established specialist, as opposed to the relative greenhorn version ofSoap we first saw in 2007’sModern Warfare.
In terms of what role Soap should play inModern Warfare 2,a relative level of faithfulness to his original depiction may be best for Activision. Soap’s original role in 2009’sModern Warfare 2was that of a stoic supporting character who was aided significantly by his past franchise establishment and comedic personality. His attitude provided a relief to the darker themes often displayed withinModern Warfare. If Soap is to prominently feature inthe newModern Warfare 2, it would be best to maintain this design, while of course giving Soap differing nuances and quirks to his original portrayal in a way befitting of his character.
