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Modern Warfare 2 Tier 1 playlist explained

The Modern Warfare Tier 1 playlist is the go-to mode for those who crave a more realistic experience, offering players a more 'hardcore' CoD mode

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The Modern Warfare 2 Tier 1 playlist is only for those who want a truly realistic FPS experience. This mode rewards tactical awareness and team communication over everything; with one mistake proving deadly, you and the rest of your squad need to be on point.

Tier 1 is the ultimate test of teamwork, and is perfect if you’re looking for the Modern Warfare 2 hardcore mode, presenting an alternative multiplayer mode to the likes of the Modern Warfare 2 Spec Ops two-player experience. Available in-game from the main modes menu, here are all the details about the Modern Warfare 2 Tier 1 playlist.

What is the Modern Warfare 2 Tier 1 playlist?

Tier 1 is hardcore mode in everything but name, taking the same formula from the previous iterations of Call of Duty and applying it to Modern Warfare 2. In a Tier 1 match, you will have a much lower health pool, nearly no HUD elements, and friendly fire is enabled.

These restrictions mean that any encounter you may have with your opponents is over extremely quickly. The best assault rifles in Modern Warfare 2 can down players in one to two shots – this includes teammates, so ensure that you’re always communicating with your squad to let them know where you are, or you might be on the receiving end of the least friendly of fire.

The modes available in the Tier 1 playlist are:

  • Team Deathmatch
  • Domination
  • Search and Destroy
  • Hardpoint
  • Headquarters
  • Kill Confirmed
  • Free-for-all
  • Control

 

That’s everything there is to know about Tier 1. If you, and your squad, are planning on competing in the most deadly of arenas, you’ll want the best Modern Warfare 2 guns to gain an advantage over your enemy. We have the best Lachmann-556, best M4, and best M16 loadouts here. Also, don’t forget to take a look at the Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith to get the most out of any other weapon you may want to use.