Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 News, Tips, Tricks & Ideas

To keep multiplayer fresh, the playlist rotation is constantly updated which includes adding new modes to the mix. A mode that Modern Warfare 3 fans have to look forward to goes by the name of Minefield and here is what it involves.

Activision has kicked off a new free trial for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3‘s multiplayer and Zombies. Available right now, the free trial will be live until April 8, and features content from the recently-released season 3 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

The Snoop Dogg Operator skin for and can be unlocked as part of the new season pass for both games. This iconic rapper's image is an exclusive reward that you can get easily without having to grind multiplayer matches. However, there may be some tasks you need to complete if you don't want to spend money to unlock the Snoop Dogg skin.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 3 has arrived and there’s plenty of new content to dive into. Before you do so, you want to make sure your loadouts are up to scratch by getting acquainted with the weapon buffs and nerfs exclusive to MW3.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 3 is just around the corner and there’s a lot in store for multiplayer fans. Six core 6v6 maps will drop during the season, perfect for the reintroduction of the Capture the Flag mode.

With Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 just moments away from launch those who enjoy the competitive side of MW3 will undoubtedly be looking forward to the rank reset. As always a new season means there are a new set of rewards for MW3 Ranked Play fans.

To see us through until the beginning of MW3 and Warzone Season 3 which launches on April 3, a Vortex: Decay’s Realm event has gone live. There are a range of goodies up for grabs, with the ultimate reward being a Wriggler camo.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 2 Reloaded has arrived, marking the mid-point of the season. To celebrate, fans have been treated to a content drop across all modes, including the introduction of two new weapons. The hard hitting SOA Subverter battle rifle has been added, along with a Soulrender melee weapon. Before you can use the Soulrender, it must be unlocked.

Two beloved characters have entered the universe as part of 's second season. Rick Grimes and Michonne are now playable operators in both and, a collaboration which ties in with the new series. The spin-off reunites Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira's characters several years after their last canonical meeting, and elaborates on what became of Rick Grimes after his mysterious fate in the original show.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 2 is well underway and players have been hopping into new maps and modes, unlocking the BP50 assault rifle and RAM-9 submachine gun, as well as welcoming back Fortune’s Keep to the Resurgence rotation. Speaking of new game modes, even more are set to arrive with the mid-season update, keeping multiplayer fresh. A Bounty mode will roll out in Modern Warfare 3 and you can learn all the details about it, below.

The Fortune’s Keep map has returned to Warzone in the title’s Season 2 update. The Resurgence map is one of the community’s favorites and is a piece of content that fans have been excitedly waiting for since its eventual return was confirmed prior to the game’s release. With the map finally being added, players find a lot of secrets as they explore the beautiful island. One of these secrets is a Vault Easter egg that houses the riches of the island’s prior occupants as well as many powerful weapons and useful loot. This Vault requires players to jump through a few hoops to get it open, so allow us to walk you through how to get this golden door open so that you and your team can get the treasures inside.

Prepare for a massive drop of new content with the arrival of Season 2 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone. Introducing new maps, modes, weapons, a new Zombies story mission, the return of Fortune’s Keep, Resurgence Ranked Play, and more, there’s plenty to challenge players across all modes.

The final set of weekly challenges are live in MW3 and Warzone, with an Urgent Business MTZ-762 battle rifle blueprint up for grabs.

Whether you’re a fan of multiplayer, zombies, or battle royale, there is plenty of new content across all modes with the Season 1 Reloaded update. Included, is a brand new mode in MW3 known as Supe’d Up, inspired by The Boys. Since it’s a game type that players haven’t seen before, you’ll want to know how it works before you give it a try.

Circana (formerly known as the NPD Group) has released software and hardware sales data for the US for the month of December (via analyst Mat Piscatella on Twitter), with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 taking the top spot in the charts for the best-selling games of the month (though it was beaten by Hogwarts Legacy in the annual charts).

Despite some major releases like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and EA Sports FC 24, Hogwarts Legacy is the UK’s biggest physical game of 2023. As GamesIndustry notes, this is the first time that a football title from EA Sports hasn’t been the best-selling physical game of the year since 2013 when Grand Theft Auto 5 launched.

It’s another weekend with Xbox Free Play Days, but this time there’s a twist to proceedings. Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer and EA Sports FC 24 will be playable by any and all Xbox gamers through this weekend for free – no Xbox Game Pass Core or Game Pass Ultimate is required).

It’s another weekend with Xbox Free Play Days, but this time there’s a twist to proceedings. Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer and EA Sports FC 24 will be playable by any and all Xbox gamers through this weekend for free – no Xbox Game Pass Core or Game Pass Ultimate is required).

During The Game Awards 2023, a joking remark made by God of War voice actor Christopher Judge about the length of his acceptance speech for winning Best Performance for his work as Kratos last year has drawn the ire of Call of Duty developers. Joking about the length of his speech last year, Judge stated that his speech was longer than the campaign for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

During a deployment, you can find all the locations of a Doghouse structure, which can offer you or your squad an unexpected companion. Offering a specific item at these places will cause a Hellhound to join you as you explore the infested lands of Urzikstan. The varying threat levels of certain regions on your map can make some Doghouses tricky to approach.

The Akimbo weapon style in allows you to use a gun in each hand, but you have to level up your firearms enough to unlock this stylish combat technique. Acting as a special attachment, dual wielding is given as a reward for those who dedicate themselves to mastering a single weapon. Akimbo is reserved only for a few different types of guns you can use within the game.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Season 1 begins December 6th and adds a new Battle Pass, Aftermarket Parts (including a flamethrower), multiplayer maps and more. Check out the trailer below to see the new content in action.

Season 1 of is starting soon, and it's bringing a wealth of new content to the game to kick off the seasonal cycle. had a somewhat complicated launch on November 10, focusing on carrying over content from and in a system that requires the same launcher application across titles. The upcoming Season 1 will apply to the newest iteration of along with, giving anyone invested in either experience plenty to look forward to.

launches during the 20th anniversary of the long-running franchise, and the 14th anniversary of Sledgehammer games. It offers a brand-new campaign that introduces sandbox-style gameplay in Open Combat Missions and a multiplayer suite that revitalizes classic maps from (2009); longtime franchise faithful can enjoy a return to locations like Rust, Estates, and Sub Base. also brings the ever-popular Zombies mode to the series for the first time.

Nearly every item you find in Zombi could be useful, but it can be hard to carry loot as you pick up power-ups, new weapons, and more during a deployment. You'll have to earn plenty of cash from you or your squad's exploits to increase the size of your inventory. Otherwise, it may be difficult to stay in Urzikstan for very long, since you won't be able to take a lot back when you extract.

may be a remaster, but its new Armory Unlocks progression system aims to keep things fresh. has a huge selection of weapons thanks to the carryover from. As a result, rather than the regular method of grinding levels to unlock weapons and gear, the new Armory Unlock system lets you prioritize what you want to unlock first.The new progression system is much better but undeniably more confusing.

Black Friday is here, bringing sales for many games, consoles, peripherals and whatnot. Not every game is getting discounted, so it’s interesting to see the likes of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 temporarily for less. It’s currently 15 percent off on both the Xbox and PlayStation Stores. Even Amazon has it for 14 percent off.

is part of the series' reboot, not to be confused with the game of the same name from 2011. However, this version has had a rough release due to a lackluster campaign, bugs, and issues that could even prevent launching the game, especially with the PC version. As a result, there have been requests for refunds. But those requests aren't always granted through Steam because of a feature that could be seen as a loophole in this case.

Carrying two primary weapons gives you a massive edge in , preparing you for all battle possibilities. However, for this game, there is a new method required to be able to wield them. In previous games in the series, you have been able to select the Overkill Perk, which would grant you two slots for Primary Weapons, but this is no longer an option.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is only two weeks old, and while it set engagement records for the new trilogy, there have been several issues. Terrible spawns, which resulted in some maps being disabled in Hardpoint, inconsistent Battle Pass XP gains (which are now fixed), and more have cropped up. The latest is an exploit which allows players to sprint while prone.

Unique items in the Zombies mode of can be crafted before you or your squad's deployment with Schematics, which can be unlocked as you fight against the undead. Every blueprint available can be tricky to find since many rewards from missions are randomized. However, there are ways you can farm Schematics or even earn specific ones to gain an advantage in the zombie apocalypse.

With the return of all-time classic maps like Rust, Terminal, and Skidrow, SMGs are once again at the forefront of 's meta. Even better, with the addition of six new SMGs and 12 returning from, there is plenty of variety among submachine guns. However, if you want to keep up with the competition, then you will need to favor the best SMGs in.

Despite its controversial campaign and continuing issues with multiplayer, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has done well. Sledgehammer Games tweeted that the sequel had set new engagement records for the reboot trilogy, with more hours per player than Modern Warfare (2019) andModern Warfare 2 (2022).

Death Perception is the name of a Perk-A-Cola flavor in Zombies, giving you a power-up against hordes of undead if you can get this beverage's recipe. One of eight different kinds of cola, this drink type allows you to see hidden items across the Urzikstan map. Secret weapons, loot caches, or lurking enemies are all revealed when you sip some Death Perception.

There are a few types of Wonder Weapons in Zombies, including the Wunderwaffe DG-2, a powerful gun that you can get the plans for during a particular mission. Along with the Ray Gun, this is one of the rarest tools you can use against the undead hordes occupying the Urzikstan map. You'll have to complete a fairly easy Contract to gain the blueprints for the Wunderwaffe.

Zombies has a variety of missions and Contracts that make it easy to farm XP, but there are other ways to best level up in this undead apocalypse. The 40-minute timeframe for each deployment gives you or your squad plenty of time to earn tons of experience. Many methods can net you almost unlimited XP in a match, but only if you focus on accomplishing the right tasks.

Thanks to an ongoing promotion with Monster Energy, players can receive exclusive in-game rewards by buying energy drink cans. During the promotional period, some Monster Energy drinks will have codes on their tabs. Players can head online to redeem these codes to receive exclusive themed Operator skins and valuable double XP boosters.

aims to push the juggernaut franchise into the future even as it offers longtime players sustained bursts of nostalgia. Open Combat Missions offer sandbox-style gameplay for the first time in a game and the ever-popular Zombies mode debuts in In contrast, the game’s multiplayer suite is full of maps reimagined from the 2011 classic. All of this was reportedly put together in half the development time typically befitting a mainline game.

continues the series' reboot, meaning that it's not the same as the game with the exact name from 2011. Like other titles, it includes a variety of multiplayer modes, a campaign, and Zombies mode. However, not all of those modes come with split-screen as an option, taking away some of its couch co-op potential in favor of full online options.

In just over a week since the global release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, the multiplayer experience has showcased an immersive gameplay environment distinguished by its signature fast and responsive movement mechanics, along with tactical enhancements and a refined TTK, urging PlayStation players to navigate fluid and strategic combat scenarios. 

With a combination of weapons from and a host of new ones, there are many options when narrowing down the best weapons in . Although it is always preferable to go with something that feels good and fits your playstyle, that still doesn't stop anyone from running the current meta. After all, if you're just starting, you will want nothing less than the best weapons to compete with.

Ammo Mods are passive changes to your ammunition in , giving you new effects on your bullets that can best take out hordes of the undead. While the passive abilities of these modifications are sometimes obtained randomly, there are ways to craft specific types. A combination of luck and mission progress can help you and your squad make the most out of each Ammo Mod.

One of the missions you undertake in the mode of asks you to find Dr. Jansen during a dangerous Extraction operation. This character resides somewhere on the Urzikstan map, a dangerous place filled with hordes of undead. You'll have to gather plenty of supplies before attempting to track down one of the most important hopes against the apocalypse.

One of the best vehicles to drive into the apocalypse of is the Blood Burner motorcycle, a demonic talking bike that is almost impossible to destroy. A black and purple steed with a ram's skull on its front, this motorcycle is striking to say the least. The unique appearance combines with deadly speeds that can run over hordes of zombies with ease as you explore the Urzikstan map.

After a busy week full of exciting work courses and trips to the cinema, it’s going to be time to sit back and relax this weekend. However, we’ve still managed to sneak in a whole heap of gaming as well. I’ve been playing through Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin and really enjoyed it, particularly the terrifying Nighthaunt, as well as cleaning things in Powerwash Simulator VR and bounding across rooftops in Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR.

Perk-a-Cola has always been a strong power-up in, and returns to 's battle against the undead in nine different flavors you can find and craft. Some cans are only available if you track down their vending machines, or if you obtain their Schematics as a reward. The random element to either of these options can make it tricky to get the items that quench your thirst with an active buff.

The Quick Revive is one of the nine Perk-a-Cola recipes you can unlock in Zombies by meeting certain objectives during a mission. This reward lets you craft a flavor of beverage that reduces your health regeneration delay time. This power-up also reduces the time it takes to revive one of your allies, making it a perfect tool once you earn its blueprint as a reward.

A rare Ammo Mod called Cryo Freeze can be unlocked in Zombies to let your bullets slow down the undead. Much like other elemental damage types, this gives you a new way to take on the hordes of animated corpses scattered around the Urzikstan map. While you can find this ammo through loot, there is a way to gain the blueprints for this item to craft it on your own.

Mercenary convoys sprout as you explore the Urzikstan map in 'sZombies mode act as enemies you must find and destroy for a particular mission. While these groups of humans may seem hard to track down, they tend to appear around the same spots. You or your squad will have to combat these rogue soldiers and waves of undead that attack both sides simultaneously.

The Sentry Gun is a support turret that you can use to fight the hordes of undead in Zombies, but you have to take risks to get this autonomous weapon. You can't just find a Sentry Gun in any supply crate. It will take you or your squad a considerable amount of Essence points to grab one, and it won't be easy to track down exactly where this weapon type is stored.

After the disappointing launch of 's campaign, players hoped the multiplayer modes would raise the title to new heights, but unfortunately, even the multiplayer feels dated. 's multiplayer includes a visually updated collection of beloved maps and an entirely new open-world Zombie mode. Still, any player hoping the latest installment would revolutionize the series will be disappointed with a package that feels more like a remaster of content that's already been played for thousands of hours.

The Call of Duty franchise may not have ever been immune to backlash and criticism from critics and audiences alike, though they have always maintained at least respectable scores- until now, that is. The newest entry in the series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, has been widely panned, to the point that it’s the series’ worst-reviewed mainline entry to date.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is out worldwide, and while the campaign has garnered backlash, it’s facing significant issues in other departments. Quarry, Rundown and Scrapyard were removed from Hardpoint with Sledgehammer Games investigating unfavorable spawns, and the Ping functionality is temporarily disabled in Search and Destroy due to exploits in Public Matches.

Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 launched worldwide before the weekend amid the backlash against the campaign. Whether that impacted its sales performance, its physical launch sales in the UK are 25 percent lower than Modern Warfare 2 (2022), as per Gfk.

The release of is an exciting moment for fans of the series, but the basic requirements to install the game could quickly temper some of that anticipation. games have gotten increasingly difficult to set up on a system over the years, going from simple affairs packed into a few gigabytes of space to major graphical undertakings with complex launchers and frequent updates. makes some decisions that force more files on and players alike, and it feels closer to a breaking point than ever before.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is globally out today, but the first person shooter hasn’t got off to the best start where critical and fan reception is concerned. In particular, its surprisingly short single player campaign has drawn widespread criticism, and a recent report published by Bloomberg has revealed that Sledgehammer Games developed the game in the just of just 16 months, which entailed developers working nights and weekends.

The response to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, particularly the campaign since early access began, has been less than stellar. Many have panned it for the lazy mission design, repetitive Open Combat missions, short run-time and throwaway plot. It should come as no surprise that development was rushed.

The previous king of nail-biting FPS campaigns has proven it needs some time off from annual releases with 's campaign. Sledgehammer Games has helped develop many titles since 's original release on generation three consoles in 2011, but 2023's 's campaign fails to include exciting features to help it stand out.

will be available soon, but exactly when depends on a variety of factors. The third game in the reboot series, includes a variety of characters, game modes, and equipment from throughout the franchise. It also introduces a pair of new game modes: Cutthroat, a three-versus-three team deathmatch, and an open-world multiplayer Zombies mode with gameplay similar to 's DMZ. Plus, it updates all the usual things that come along with a new release, with new maps, weapons, and missions for all its major campaign and multiplayer modes.

Time was that you knew exactly what you were going to get from a new Call of Duty game. After the original Modern Warfare took the world by storm in 2007, each year brought a new game, alternating developers and narrative arcs, a remixed multiplayer, and a tight 6-8 hour campaign that pushed one spectacular set piece after another (and with the odd controversial moment thrown in to get the tabloids excited). That’s not the case anymore, though, with much greater highs and lows from one game to the next, and this year’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 looks to be a prime example of this.

The visual graphics of affect the performance of your PC, with the best settings allowing you to play the game smoothly at any time. Regardless of whether you have the most expensive hardware or not, there are preferences you'll want to use. Reducing lag and stuttering will make online matches suffer fewer issues, letting you compete with anyone without having to worry about your PC's capabilities.

Before releases, there are several ways you can learn to earn XP the fastest based on the open beta held prior to the game's official launch. Those looking to level up fast will want to know a few tricks that let them soar through early stages. Some of the best gear, cosmetics, and other items available will undoubtedly be tied to how much experience you manage to obtain in different modes.

Even though the Call of Duty franchise has always put more emphasis on its multiplayer offerings than its single player campaigns, the latter remains an important aspect of the series that many in the fanbase look forward to every year. This year’s campaign, however, seems to be attracting criticism from those who have played it.

If prior reports are to be believe, though the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is set to launch as a full-fledged new entry in the franchise, that wasn’t always the plan, with Activision supposedly originally having planned to release its content as a sizeable expansion for last year’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. It seems, however, that we’re still going to see some holdover for those original plans.

Numerous video games are being released this November, just in time for the approaching 2023 holiday season, that are perfect both for gifting and for spending vacation time being cozy and warm inside. The remake finds itself among many titles that are coming specifically to the Nintendo Switch this month, including the long-anticipated Switch version of . Many multiplayer games also make up a large part of the list for November, such as ,, and .

One of the most reliable guns you can have in is the MTZ-556, the first Assault Rifle you receive in the game's beta with many options to customize the weapon's best loadout. The right Perks and attachments can make this instrument of war deadly at almost any range. This weapon perfectly combines fast-paced combat on the battlefield with high damage to take down many opponents with certain parts.

One of the best weapons to use in the current beta for is the MCW, an Assault Rifle that can be incredibly powerful with the right loadout. This rifle functions best as a mid-range weapon that can be useful in a variety of situations. A recreation of the fan-favorite ACR rifle from older entries in the series, this gun requires certain attachments to reach its full potential.

Xbox Game Pass offers a strong library of games available for a subscription fee, but one title that could give the service a significant boost is the upcoming Not to be confused with 2011's, the new entry follows the rebooted subseries and is set to release across current and last-gen PlayStation and Xbox systems as well as PC. With a retail price of $69.99, isn't going to come cheap, making the possibility of an Xbox Game Pass release particularly tantalizing.

Call of Duty’s exclusive marketing deal with PlayStation sees it getting some exclusive content on Sony’s consoles every year, and Activision has now revealed one piece of that for the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3– Elodie “Lockpick” Micheaux, a new Operator.

Ahead of the Call of Duty Next Showcase on October 5th, Activision has released a multiplayer trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. It features everything you’d associate with the franchise, from explosions and executions to Eminem. On the bright side, ‘Till I Collapse is still a banger. Check out the trailer below.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is reusing Modern Warfare 2 (2009) maps for its multiplayer (albeit with a shiny new coat of paint), but it’s implementing some much-requested features. Map voting and the classic mini-map are just a few. In a new video, the developer discussed Aftermarket Parts, similar to Operator Mods from Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.

Activision shared a brief teaser of the Modern Warfare 3 content being revealed during this week's Call of Duty Next event.

Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has a new campaign following up on last year’s title and multiplayer that involves revamped maps from Modern Warfare 2 (2009). However, Zombies is the main appeal for many, and this year offers a brand new experience. Check out the intro cinematic below.

Activision has revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, sharing fresh details about the game’s single player, multiplayer, Zombies and how it ties back with Modern Warfare II. Modern Warfare 3 is coming out for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One and PC on 10th November.

Activision has revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, sharing fresh details about the game’s single player, multiplayer, Zombies and how it ties back with Modern Warfare II. Modern Warfare 3 is coming out for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One and PC on 10th November.

With the official announcement that this year’s Call of Duty is Modern Warfare 3 (stylised as Modern Warfare III), Activision has now confirmed details on how content will carry forward from Modern Warfare 2 and into Warzone – a first for the Call of Duty series.

With the official announcement that this year’s Call of Duty is Modern Warfare 3 (stylised as Modern Warfare III), Activision has now confirmed details on how content will carry forward from Modern Warfare 2 and into Warzone – a first for the Call of Duty series.

Activision has announced that, for the first time in the history of the Call of Duty franchise, players will be able to carry forward all the things they’ve bought and unlocked in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2, including Bundles and Operators, will be carried forward into the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

Activision has officially announced Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, releasing on November 10th worldwide. It didn’t provide any other details, like the launch platforms, but there is a short teaser and some “ultimate threat” awaiting the player. Check it out below.

After numerous leaks, the official Call of Duty Twitter posted the “real” key art for the next game in the series. It’s a joke, of course, but was followed by the account stating, “We’ll share our artistic abilities and even more next week.”