- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III will release on November 10th.
- The single-player mode will see the addition of new sandbox-style levels called Open Combat Missions.
- The multiplayer mode will see a mix of old and new gameplay styles.
Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will release later this year. The game will release worldwide on November 10th and is a followup to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (review), which was released last year. As always, one can expect a continuation of the campaign story as well as an updated version of its popular multiplayer mode.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 campaign mode details
The single-player campaign mode of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will continue the story of Captain Price and Task Force 141. This time around, players will have to take on the threat of the ultranationalist, Vladimir Makarov, who was teased at the end of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.
This time around, players get a more sandbox style of gameplay wherein players get to choose different load-outs and plan different paths through every operation in the campaign. These are called “Open Combat Missions’ and are designed to give players greater choice. Aside from choosing a preferred loadout, players are also free to take advantage of any operable vehicles in the area. This, combined with the large map size should allow players to approach mission objectives as they see fit.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer mode details
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III marks the 20th anniversary of Call of Duty and will include a collection of the best multiplayer maps from the series. All 16 maps from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II will be available in a modernised version with updated graphics. Aside from classic game modes, new modes such as Cutthroat (3v3v3) should allow for a new experience for veteran players.
The 16 core maps are further complemented by four large-scale environments with multiple new play spaces. These are composed of three new Battle Maps which are large-scale locations where the game will host Ground War and Invasion game modes. Then there is the single massive War map that will be used to host War Mode, which debuted in 2017’s Call of Duty: WWII.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 gameplay changes
A key new addition is ‘Tac-Stance’. This marks a middle ground between hip fire and aiming down sights and offers a middle ground between mobility and accuracy.
The Create-a-Class feature will now offer improved customisation options. Players will now build their loadout based on military helmets, gloves, tactical vests, boots, and more.
Speaking of customisation, the Gunsmith feature also gets updated with the addition of After-Market Parts. This is a special set of customisation that allows players to focus on preferred and specific playstyles. After-Market Parts let players construct unique weapon configurations or types and will offer new progression paths, and challenges to unlock.
Aside from this, the game will also see the return of Call of Duty Zombies with the largest map ever. The game mode will now expect players to team up with other squads to survive and fight massive zombie hordes. Players will also undertake missions across the different regions ad these missions will escalate in difficulty over time
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 availability, pre-order details
As mentioned earlier, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III will be globally available from November 10th onwards. The game is currently up for preorder and will be available for purchase on the following platforms — PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Battle.Net, and Steam.
Those who choose to preorder the game will get the following benefits:
- Campaign Early Access
- Open Beta Early Access
- Soap Operator Pack
Further, those who choose to buy Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Vault Edition will receive the following in addition to the standard pre-order benefits
- Nemesis Operator Pack
- Two Weapon Vaults
Further, they will also get access to the Season 01 BlackCell offering that includes the Battle Pass, BlackCell Sector that includes CP, Battle Token Tier Skips, and more.
