How to Play Co-op in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) on Xbox Live — Special Ops Only

Modern Warfare 2 (2009) co-op is Special Ops mode (2-player only). No campaign co-op.

1. Launch game → Multiplayer → Special Ops.
2. Choose Play Online.
3. Invite Friend: Press X on friend in roster → Invite to Game.
4. Select Mission (Alpha/Bravo/Charlie tiers) → Difficulty → Start.

Requirements

• Two Xbox 360 consoles + copies of MW2 (or one console + System Link).
• Xbox Live Gold (now Game Pass Core) for both.
• Headsets recommended for coordination.

Note: MW2 (2022) on 360 does not exist. MW3 (2011) added Survival mode.