S1x is part of a growing movement of community-led preservation in AAA gaming. When publishers abandon older titles, the multiplayer effectively dies. S1x proves that with enough technical skill and passion, a game’s lifespan is not determined by corporate server shutdowns but by the players themselves.
Enter —a community-made client that has surgically repaired, enhanced, and repopulated the game.
In the world of classic Call of Duty modding, names like Plutonium (BO2) and IW4x (MW2) are legendary. is the client that finally gives AW the second life it deserved. This article is your complete deep dive into what S1x is, how to install it, its revolutionary features, and why thousands of players are finally returning to 2054.
S1x provides a safer environment by patching various exploits present in the aging vanilla code, making it the preferred way to play safely on PC.
9/10 – Required software for any CoD: AW PC owner.
The client allows for unlocked frame rates (FPS) and customizable Field of View (FOV) scaling, which are critical for smooth performance on modern high-refresh-rate monitors.
Because S1x uses the assets from the base game, you own a legal copy of CoD: Advanced Warfare on Steam to use it. However, once installed, it runs independently of Steam (meaning you can close Steam and still play).
Vanilla AW on PC tied the physics to the framerate. If you tried to run the game above 91 FPS, the jetpack movement became jittery and wall-running broke. You can play at 144Hz, 240Hz, or even 360Hz. The movement is buttery smooth, making the exo-dashing feel responsive like never before. For competitive players, this is a game-changer.
Recent Call of Duty titles are bloated with 200GB downloads, launcher bugs, and aggressive store bundles. Players are nostalgic for the "Golden Era" (2009-2015). S1x offers a 40GB package that just works . No battle pass, no CDL skins, just gameplay.
: You can instantly unlock all weapons, variants (like the Obsidian Steed or Speakeasy), and gear using the /unlockstats console command. Dedicated Server Browser