Summary
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s multiplayer mode will consist of remastered versions of the 16 maps that were originally featured in the 2009Modern Warfare 2game. Activision has started pulling the curtain back onCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, confirming that the new game will feature a campaign, a fresh take on Zombies, and of course, the return of the franchise’s signature multiplayer offering.
Prior to the big unveiling, Activision teased fans about what they could expect fromCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s multiplayer when the game launches later this year. The teases included thereturn of red dots on the mini-map, which are now officially confirmed to be coming back. But a classic mini-map isn’t the only returning feature thatCall of Dutyfans will be excited to see making a comeback inModern Warfare 3.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3sees the return of map voting and all perks being usable at the start of the match. Players can also utilize the new Covert Sneakers Perk for silent movement, and they can look forward to multiplayer health increasing to 150, meaning an increased Time to Kill in all modes besides Hardcore. A new 3v3v3 mode called Cutthroat will be featured in the game, and fans will be able to battle it out across the16 6v6 maps from the 2009Modern Warfare 2. This means Afghan, Derail, Estate, Favela, Karachi, Highrise, Invasion, Quarry, Rundown, Rust, Scrapyard, Skidrow, Sub Base, Terminal, Underpass, and Wasteland are all going to be featured in the game at launch. 12 completely original maps will also be added as part ofModern Warfare 3’s post-launch seasonal content.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Map List
Modern Warfare 3’s multiplayer is also making some changes to movement.Slide canceling is back inModern Warfare 3, as is reload cancel. Mantling is faster, players can fire while sliding as well as immediately after, Tactical Sprint’s duration has been increased, and Tactical Sprint will now recharge while sprinting.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s official release date is November 10, butCall of Dutyfans will have the chance to try it out ahead of launch, per usual. As always,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3will host beta testsprior to launch that will give fans a taste of what they can expect from the online multiplayer experience. Those that pre-order will get early beta access, but there will be an open beta forModern Warfare 3at some point as well.
On paper,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3sounds like it could be the idealCall of Dutyexperience for not just newcomers, but also lapsed fans. Between this and the interesting newopen world Zombies mode,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3is bringing a lot to the table.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3launches November 10 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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