In this short info-article, we will cover all the necessary steps you can take to appear offline in Modern Warfare 2. Players usually want to appear offline to play some games alone.
So without wasting any more time let’s get started.
It can be frustrating to try and play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 or Warzone 2 without getting constant invitations from friends in-game.
Sometimes it’s necessary to appear offline so you can play alone or with another group without alerting others.
There is no one clear way to play “Infinity Ward” offline, as the game differs for PCs and consoles.
However, with a little exploration, players can find the method that works best for them.
Steps to appear offline in Modern Warfare 2
If you appear offline, your in-game friends will not be able to invite you or see your current game mode status.
Steam on PC
In order to play the game on Steam, you will need to go offline in the Steam application. To do this, go to the top-left menu of the application and click on the “Friends” drop-down menu.
There is a way to appear offline on the Steam launcher, so your friends won’t get notified when you start playing a game.
All you have to do is change your status before opening the application every time.
Even though you can appear offline on the Steam application, However players will still be able to invite you to the Modern Warfare 2 game.
Battle.net on PC
It is important to remember to set your profile to “Appear Offline” whenever you launch the game on Battle.net, or else all your friends will be able to see your status.
To do this, simply click on your profile in the top-right corner of the application and select the “Appear Offline” option.
Keep in mind that you will need to repeat this step every time you open the launcher.
Appearing offline on Battle.net is easy! Just launch the Modern Warfare 2 application, click on your profile in the top-right corner of the home menu, and select “Appear Offline” from the drop-down menu.
This option is only available on the Battle.net version of the game.
On PlayStation 4|5
To set your PS4 to appear offline:
- Press the PS button on your controller to go to the main menu.
- Scroll down to “Online Status” and select it.
You can set your PS5 to appear offline the same way as your PS4 so that you can enjoy some uninterrupted gaming time.
There are a few steps you can take in order to make it appear as though you are offline while playing Modern Warfare 2 or Warzone 2 on PlayStation consoles. First, follow the last step in the Battle.net section.
On Xbox One|Series S|X
While on the home menu of any of the Xbox consoles, press the Xbox button on your controller and scroll to “Profile & System” on the right side of the screen.
Select your profile, scroll down to the bottom, and set your status to “Appear Offline.”
