Hood Warfare 2 came out on Steam on October 8, and within days clips of it were all over TikTok, YouTube and X. It’s a cheap multiplayer shooter with a sense of humour, and many players say it feels surprisingly close to Call of Duty.
This guide explains what Hood Warfare 2 is, why it went viral, how every mode works and what your PC needs to run it. It also covers the price and how to buy the game with a Steam gift card instead of a bank card.
Hood Warfare 2 is a paid multiplayer FPS for Windows PC, made by Trapstar Games and released on Steam on October 8, 2026. Rival gangs fight for control of Chicago across four maps and six modes. It costs $5.99, with a 10% launch discount until October 15.
What Is Hood Warfare 2
Hood Warfare 2 is a first-person shooter from Trapstar Games, a small studio that also makes and publishes the game. Built in Unreal Engine 5, it puts two rival gangs against each other in a fight for Chicago.
The game has four maps: downtown, the suburbs, The Trenches and Chicago Mall. You can play online against other people or practise against bots. Along the way, you level up, unlock skins and customise your weapons with attachments, perks and equipment.
It’s also a sequel. The first Hood Warfare launched on Steam in January 2023 as a $4.99 Early Access game, but the second one is the game that finally broke through.
Why Hood Warfare 2 Is Going Viral
The big push came from a single clip. Rainbow Six Siege pro Merc posted a video of himself unlocking a “Snitch” killstreak, which works just like the UAV in Call of Duty. According to Dexerto, the clip passed five million views.
After that, more clips followed, and most of them say the same thing: this looks like Call of Duty. The comparison is fair, because the game borrows a lot from it:
- Killstreaks that you unlock by getting kills in a row.
- Create-a-class loadouts with weapons, perks and equipment.
- A HUD that looks a lot like the Modern Warfare games.
Some players even joke that they’d rather play it than the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. That’s part of the appeal: a full CoD-style shooter for the price of a sandwich.
Still, it’s a small game. On Steam, it peaked at about 1,450 players at the same time on October 11, so it’s much more popular as a video trend than as a crowded server list for now.
Hood Warfare 2 Game Modes Explained
The game has six modes. Most of them are familiar shooter modes under new, joking names:
| Mode | Works like |
|---|---|
| Turf War | Domination |
| Chaos | Free-for-all |
| Hit A Lick | Capture the flag |
| Destroy The Block | Search and destroy |
| Chain Snatch | Kill confirmed |
The sixth mode is a classic team deathmatch. So if you’ve played any modern shooter before, you’ll know what to do in each mode within a minute.
How Much Hood Warfare 2 Costs
The game costs $5.99 in the US. Until October 15, a 10% launch discount brings it down to $5.39. In other countries, Steam shows the price in your local currency, so the exact amount can differ a little.
It isn’t free to play. You buy the game once, and there’s no subscription. Steam Family Sharing is also supported, so people in your Steam family can play your copy.
The game is only on Windows PC through Steam. There’s no PS5, Xbox, Mac or mobile version, although the game has full controller support on PC.
Hood Warfare 2 System Requirements
Since it runs on Unreal Engine 5, it needs a bit more than you might expect from a $6 game. Here’s what Steam lists:
Both setups need DirectX 12. If your PC is close to the minimum, you’ll probably need to lower the graphics settings to keep the frame rate smooth.
| Part | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10, 64-bit | Windows 11, 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GTX 1660 or RX 5600 XT 6 GB | RTX 3060 Ti or RTX 4060 8 GB |
| Storage | 25 GB | 30 GB |
How to Buy Hood Warfare 2 With a Steam Gift Card
You don’t need a bank card to buy the game. A Steam gift card adds money to your Steam Wallet, and you can then buy the game with that balance.
For a euro account, a 10 EUR Steam Wallet Card EU easily covers the game, and the rest stays in your wallet for later. In the UK, the Steam Gift Card United Kingdom works the same way.
Things to Know Before You Play
Before you buy, it’s worth knowing a few details that the viral clips don’t show:
- Anti-cheat: The game uses Easy Anti-Cheat and lists kernel-level anti-cheat as well.
- Language: The game is in English only, with no subtitles listed.
- Mature content: Steam warns about violence, blood, crude humour and strong language, so it isn’t a game for kids.
- Long-term content: Reviews are Mostly Positive, but some players say the fun fades after a few sessions.
TipSteam lets you request a refund within 14 days of purchase if you’ve played for less than 2 hours. So if the game doesn’t run well on your PC, you can still get your money back.
If your Steam balance won’t top up at all, our guide on what to do when you can’t add funds to Steam walks through the usual causes.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. It’s a paid game on Steam. It costs $5.99 in the US, and you pay once with no subscription.
The standard price is $5.99. Until October 15, 2026, a 10% launch discount brings it to $5.39. Outside the US, Steam shows the price in your local currency.
No. The game is only available on Windows PC through Steam. There’s no console, Mac or mobile version.
Hood Warfare 2 was made and published by Trapstar Games. The studio also released the first Hood Warfare on Steam in January 2023.
Yes, partly. Besides online matches against other players, you can play against bots, which is a good way to practise.
Yes. It has full controller support on PC.
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