Looks like only Modern Warfare 2 players on PC need a phone number to play the shooter
Activision has detailed how it will use an SMS verification system as a requirement to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
According to the company, players must own a text-enabled mobile phone number to play the game – but only on PC.
Earlier this week it was reported that Modern Warfare 2 would require players to register a phone number to play the game. It was also noted a pre-paid or VOIP number might not work with the system. At the time, it wasn’t specified that the requirement was only for PC players, leaving many players concerned.
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