It was released on October 28, 2024, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Like its predecessor, the game takes place in a realistic and modern setting.
The primary antagonist of Modern Warfare II is Major Hassan Zyani (Ibrahim Renno), an Iranian Quds Force officer who is allied with the Urzik terrorist organization Al-Qatala, and is supported by the Mexican Las Almas Cartel.