It’s officiallyCall of Dutyhype time, as Activision hasofficially revealedthe next chapter in theModern Warfareseries:Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. The FPS will serve as a direct sequel to last year’sCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
This newest entry is being co-developed by Sledgehammer Games and Infinity Ward, which is thesame as the 2011 release. The reveal includes some details on the new content coming toCall of Dutyincluding thefirst-everModern Warfarezombies mode. We also got a reveal trailer that shows off some of the campaign:
New Campaign and multiplayer as expected
The new campaign will pick up right whereModern Warfare 2left off. According to the release, players can expect action-packed cinematic experiences like before as well as new free-form Open Combat missions. Player choice has never really been a component of theCall of Dutycampaigns, so it will be exciting to see how far they actually go with these free-form missions. Even though full details aren’t available just yet, the release does mention being able to make use of any operable vehicles on the map.
For multiplayer fans, all 16 maps from the 2009 version ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2will be available. The maps have been modernized and new modes and features have been added. Furthermore, 12 all-new core 6v6 maps will also release with post-launch live seasons. Ground War and War Modes are also making a return.
Activision also revealed three new “gameplay innovations” that will be debuting withModern Warfare 3. Tac-Stance introduces a middle ground between hip-fire and aiming down sights. The new stance improves weapon performance when entering tight hallways and cramped rooms. Evolving Loadouts adds new levels of customization to Create-a-Class. The new feature allows you to fine-tune cutting-edge military equipment including gloves, tactical vests, boots, and more. Finally, After-Market-Parts is a special set of customization options that allows you to construct a unique weapon configuration to fit your playstyle.
Overall all three new features sound like nice additions. Obviously we’ll have to see them in action to know for sure.
Finally,as promised,Modern Warfare 3multiplayer will “Carry Forward” fromModern Warfare 2. This means all content and weapon progression will move intoModern Warfare 3, including all unlocks. This will make everything you’ve unlocked accessible on day one.
First-everModern Warfarezombies mode
Fans ofCall of Dutyzombies mode can rejoice, as the feature will finally make its way toModern Warfare. This will also include the largestCall of Dutyzombies map ever. Furthermore, the mode will get an actual story that tells us more about the Dark Aether Zombies in theModern Warfareuniverse. There will be several missions across different regions with varying degrees of difficulty, as well as some of the biggest enemies we’ve seen yet inCall of Duty.
More details are to come as we get closer to release.Call of Duty:ModernWarfare 3releases on November 10 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
