Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Not Banned in Russia, But Censored

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Biggest entertainment launch in history, surpassing its predecessor Grand Theft Auto IV, the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has managed to sell 4.7 million copies in the US and the UK only in the first 24 hours, accounting for the most profitable games of all times. But as good as the reviews may seem, there has been some bad press surrounding the new Modern Warfare 2, when word got out that Russia banned the console version.

Apparently, the amazing scenes of brutality at the Moscow Airport — which involves gunning down unarmed civilians at the Moscow Airport, has been the reason why the Russian authorities have taken the unpleasant measures. However, game developer Infinity Ward and publisher Activision have officially announced that the multi-million unit selling game hasn’t received a ban in Russia.

“Reports that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has been banned in Russia are erroneous. Activision only released a PC version of the game in Russia which went on sale on Tuesday, Nov. 10.”

More to it, it was actually Activision who took a preemptive step in censoring the PC version of the game, by removing a scene that could’ve offended an entire country. It looks like the console version of the game won’t be released until it gets the same treatment as the PC version.