> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cbservers.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Modern Warfare 2 (IW4x)

> Install and play Modern Warfare 2 with the IW4x client

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Launcher Install">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Download the launcher">
        Download [cb-launcher.exe](https://github.com/CBServers/updater/raw/main/updater/cb-launcher/cb-launcher.exe).
      </Step>

      <Step title="Run the launcher">
        Double-click `cb-launcher.exe` to start the launcher.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Select Modern Warfare 2">
        Click on the **Library** tab and find **Modern Warfare 2**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Setup the game">
        Click the **SETUP** button and choose your install type:

        * **Existing install** - Select the folder where your Modern Warfare 2 files are located
        * **Download game** - Select a folder to download Modern Warfare 2 and choose content (Campaign, DLC, etc.)
      </Step>

      <Step title="Wait for installation">
        If downloading, wait for the game to finish. If you setup an existing install, click the **VERIFY** button to verify your files.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Play">
        Click **PLAY**, then select the mode you want to play and have fun!
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Manual Install">
    ## Prerequisites

    * Modern Warfare 2 from Steam or [Torrent](https://github.com/CBServers/client-dowloads/raw/main/torrents/iw4x_full_game.torrent)

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Download the client">
        Download the appropriate client for your game mode:

        * **Multiplayer:** [iw4x-launcher.exe](https://github.com/CBServers/updater/raw/main/updater/alt-launchers/iw4x-launcher.exe)
        * **Singleplayer/Spec Ops:** [alterware-launcher.exe](https://github.com/alterware/alterware-launcher/releases/latest/download/alterware-launcher.exe)
      </Step>

      <Step title="Place in game folder">
        Place the downloaded exe in your Modern Warfare 2 game folder.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Launch the client">
        Open the client by double-clicking on the exe.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Wait for updates">
        All necessary files should download automatically and the game will launch.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Need Game Files?

If you don't own the games, you can download them using our [torrent guide](/guides/torrents) or directly through the [CB Servers Launcher](/launcher).

## Need Help?

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## Credits

This client is based on work by [IW4x](https://iw4x.org/) and [AlterWare](https://alterware.dev/). CB Servers is not associated with or endorsed by the original creators.