As preparation for one of the biggest incoming game launch this year, Call of Duty invited rappers, and entertainers for the latest trailer of the Modern Warfare sequel.

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COLOGNE, GERMANY - AUGUST 20: Visitors wait to try out the latest version of Call of Duty Modern Warfare during the press day at the 2019 Gamescom gaming trade fair on August 20, 2019 in Cologne, Germany. Gamescom 2019, the biggest video gaming trade fair in the world, will be open to the public from August 21-24.

'Squad up' for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

The live-action trailer of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II just dropped and it features several singers, entertainers, and rappers in the industry, as reported first by Gaming Trend. These include Nicki Minaj, Pete Davidson, Lil Baby, Kane Brown, Bukayo Saka, Lando Norris, Jalen Ramsey, David Long Jr., Faze Clan's Nuke Squad, and more.

The music that was used in the video is a military marching song, but as per Gameranx, Call of Duty changed the lyrics to match the vibes of the game trailer. As per several reports, the game will have a new storyline and improved gameplay mechanics.

Before the release of the trailer, Cardi B tweeted last month that she was also offered a "multi-million dollar deal" from Call of Duty. Unfortunately, the rapper did not accept the offer because she had to attend a court date, and she pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor assault charges from 2018.

Acquisition Issues

The game has been in the talks lately not only because of its approaching release date but also the pending acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. Currently, the deal is on hold. Reuters reported that EU antitrust regulators are reviewing the decision very carefully as they are figuring out if the sale will be harmful to the competition in the industry.

The proposed acquisition costs $69 billion, making it one of the biggest acquisition deals for the gaming industry.

Details on Pre-Ordering

The launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II will be on October 28th. The game is available for pre-order on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. It is also available for pre-purchasing on Battle.net or Steam for PC.

Call of Duty will also be offering a Vault Edition of the game, which is the highest-tier version of the game, and its manufacturer-suggested retail price is $99.99.

In June this year when the game released its World Reveal trailer, which showcased a more detailed trailer for the game. It also featured a gist of the new storyline.

Also Read: 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' Trailer Reveals New Tactical Co-Op Mode, Campaign Details, More 

Comic Book reported last year the reveal of the first details of the game. Its codename was Project Cortez, a reference to the 1994 Harrison Ford movie 'Clear and Present Danger.' The antagonist Colonel Felix Cortez starred in the film.

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Written by Inno Flores