The Ultimate Guide to Upgrading to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Vault Edition

Hey there CoD fan! If you‘re wondering whether or not to upgrade from the Standard to the Vault Edition of Modern Warfare 2, you‘ve come to the right place. As an avid CoD player and business data analyst, I‘ve crunched the numbers to give you the full breakdown on what the Vault Edition offers. Let‘s jump right in!

Can I upgrade to Vault Edition MW2?

The short answer is yes! No matter which platform you‘re on, you can upgrade from the Standard to the Vault Edition of MW2.

• On PlayStation, simply visit the in-game store and purchase the $30 Vault Edition upgrade.
• For Xbox and Battle.net, you‘ll need to buy the Vault Edition separately, then request a refund on the Standard Edition.
• Steam also offers an easy in-game upgrade like PlayStation.

I‘ll provide more details on how to upgrade further down. But the key takeaway is that you can get your hands on those sweet Vault Edition bonuses no matter where you‘re playing.

What‘s In the Vault Edition?

Let‘s look at everything you get by upgrading to the Vault Edition for $30 more than the Standard:

Cosmetic Items

• Red Team 141 Operator Pack – Skins for Ghost, Soap, Price and Farah.
• Ghost Legacy Pack – 12+ cosmetic items and skins for Ghost.

Functional Upgrades

• FJX Cinder Weapon Vault – Instant access to the M4 platform and 50+ attachments.
• Battle Pass + 50 Tier Skips – Unlocks Season 1 Battle Pass and boosts your tier progression.
• 10 Hours 2XP + 10 Hours 2WXP – Doule XP tokens for faster leveling and weapon leveling.
• Early Campaign Access – Play the campaign 1 week early.

Based on my experience, that‘s an incredible amount of value for only $30 more. The cosmetic items alone would cost you $20-$30 normally. And the functional upgrades like instant weapon access and Battle Pass perks could provide dozens of hours of accelerated progress.

Upgrading Editions by Platform

Here are the step-by-step instructions for upgrading to Vault Edition on each platform:

PlayStation 4 & PS5

1. Launch Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
2. Visit the in-game store tab.
3. Purchase the "Upgrade to Vault Edition" for $30.
4. Reload the game to access your new Vault Edition content.

It‘s a quick and painless process on PlayStation. Much better than having to re-purchase a more expensive edition!

Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S

1. Search for "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Vault Edition" in the Xbox store.
2. Purchase the full Vault Edition for $99.99.
3. The Vault Edition will now be tied to your account.
4. Request a refund for your Standard Edition purchase.

A bit more inconvenient on Xbox, but still very doable. Once you own the Vault Edition, you‘ll have access to all the bonuses.

PC (Steam)

1. Launch Modern Warfare 2 on Steam.
2. Visit the in-game store.
3. Buy the "Upgrade to Vault Edition" for $30.
4. Reload the game and enjoy your Vault Edition content!

Just like PlayStation, Steam offers a smooth upgrade path through the in-game store.

PC (Battle.net)

1. Purchase the full Vault Edition on Battle.net for $99.99.
2. The Vault Edition will be tied to your account.
3. Request a refund for the Standard Edition.

No super convenient in-game upgrade here either. But buying the Vault Edition separately still does the trick.

Weighing the Value of Vault Edition

At the end of the day, deciding if the Vault Edition is "worth it" depends on your own interests as a CoD player. Let‘s break it down:

For Casual Players

If you only play MW2 occasionally or are new to CoD, the Vault Edition is tougher to justify. The bonuses and accelerators won‘t make as much impact if you aren‘t grinding for hours on end. Stick to the Standard Edition unless you love the cosmetics.

For Regular & Hardcore Players

For players who put in a decent amount of hours every week, or are really focused on leveling up quickly, the Vault Edition can easily be worth the upgrade cost. Let‘s run some numbers:

• At 1 hour played per day, you could hit 200+ hours by the end of Season 1.
• The Battle Pass alone costs $10, so you save money there.
• With Double XP and unlocked weapons, you could prestige 50% faster or more.

For players grinding multiple hours daily, the Vault Edition perks will drastically accelerate progress and provide tons of value.

For Cosmetics Collectors

The Vault Edition packs a motherlode of new cosmetics. If you want to deck out your operators and weapons with new looks immediately, it‘s a huge win.

• 4 Red Team operator skins = $15-20 value
• Ghost Legacy Pack = $15-20 value
• Battle Pass skins = $10-15 value

Buying those cosmetics separately would cost you way more than the $30 upgrade fee. For cosmetics obsessed players, this alone may make the upgrade worthwhile.

Maximizing Your 2XP Tokens

One of the most valuable Vault Edition bonuses is the included 10 hours of 2XP and 10 hours of 2WXP tokens. That can really supercharge your leveling, so you want to use them strategically:

• Play Hardpoint, Domination, and Kill Confirmed – Give lots of XP per match.
• Group them together – Use multiple tokens per play session.
• Coordinate with friends – Team up and activate tokens together.
• Combine with other boosts – Pair with rested XP for exponential gains.

Utilizing those tokens smartly during marathons can help you prestige 4-5x faster than normal. So put some thought into when you activate them for maximum impact.

The Verdict?

For hardcore, dedicated, and cosmetics obsessed Modern Warfare 2 players – the Vault Edition is absolutely worth upgrading to. The amount of value you get from the bonuses and accelerators is insane compared to the small $30 price bump.

More casual players can probably stick to the Standard Edition just fine. But if you‘re going to be grinding MW2 for hours every day, I‘d highly recommend making the upgrade to Vault. Your future, higher level self will thank you!

Hope this guide gave you all the important details you need to decide if the Vault Edition is a smart buy for your personal playstyle and interests. Let me know if you have any other questions!