Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (CoD MW3) is a first-person shooter video game developed by Sledgehammer Games and published by Activision on PC and home consoles in late 2023.



It is the twentieth game in the long-running Call of Duty series and the third entry in the rebooted Modern Warfare sub-series, serving as the direct sequel to 2022's Modern Warfare II that was praised for its action spectacle, balanced multiplayer, and wide array of optional content.

The game features fast-paced multiplayer modes, a cinematic campaign, and for the first time, open space missions that provide more player choice for fans of single-player content.

However, due to the short development timelines, this long-awaited sequel to the successful predecessor from 2022 only managed to release a compromised experience that many gamers and worldwide media openly criticized.



The New CoD MW3 game can be purchased in several versions, including the Standard (cross-gen) version, while the more expensive “Vault Edition” unlocks exclusive in-game items, the ability to skip 30-character upgrade tiers and more.

Key Features

• Ambitious Campaign – Witness the continuation of the action-packed story started in Modern Warfare II.
• Multiplayer Modes – The game features a variety of online multiplayer modes, with additional modes available post-launch.
• Campaign Missions – The game's campaign features both traditional linear moments and open combat missions, providing players with more choices.
• Zombies Mode – For the first time, players can team up with other squads to fight massive hordes of the undead in the largest Call of Duty Zombies map ever.
• Weapon Customization – Customize loadouts with different weapons, attachments, and perks.
• Seamless Connectivity – Engage with multiplayer battles and coop challenges with full crossplay support on all supported platforms.

Installation and Setup

The game can be easily installed on modern gaming Windows PCs via two digital distribution platforms - Battle.net and Steam.

The most popular Steam version of the app features built-in support for many background features such as a built-in friends list, home game streaming, community forums, screenshot manager, and much more.

It is important to note that the game features a customizable installation procedure, enabling users to pick and choose which part of the game they wish to install on their PC. Due to the full game installation size, many players will choose to install only the part of the game they wish to immerse themselves into, such as solo campaign, multiplayer, or zombie modes.

The game is also closely connected to the latest version of Warzone, an F2P battle royale online game for PC and home consoles.

How to Play

Once installed, players can access the game's various modes and customize their loadouts.



The game also features a game launcher called Call of Duty HQ where players can manage various settings, engage with the COD community, and overview their in-game monetization plans.

The game features a solo campaign that lasts around five hours, which is a disappointing length for a modern COD title. Cooperative Zombies and online multiplayer modes can provide much more entertainment.

User Interface

This game follows the same UI approach as was used in previous releases in this long-running FPS franchise.



Players are empowered to completely customize their control setup, with full support for both gamepads and keyboard/mouse controls.

FAQ

What is this Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III?
It is the latest release in the long-running first-person shooter video game franchise Call of Duty, developed by Sledgehammer Games and published by Activision in late 2023.

Is it safe?
Yes, the CoD MW3 game is safe to play and can be downloaded from reputable sources such as Battle.net and Steam.

Alternatives

Battlefield 2042 – A first-person shooter game featuring large-scale battles and dynamic weather or destruction events.

Halo Infinite – A first-person shooter game featuring a new campaign with open-world elements and a wide variety of multiplayer modes.

Far Cry 6 – Is open open-world first-person shooter game set in a fictional Caribbean Island where the player must lead the resistance against a powerful Dictator.

Pricing

The game is fully priced at $70/£65/€70 on launch, and it sadly does not feature any free demo or trial access.

System Requirements

The game is available for Windows, Mac OS, Linux, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

The minimum system requirements for playing the game on PC are as follows:

• OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update)
• CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400
• Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 470
• Memory: 8 GB of RAM (16 GB is recommended)
• Storage Space: SSD with 149 GB available space at launch for full installation

PROS

• Open-world missions in Campaign mode.
• Fast-paced multiplayer modes with a variety of customization options.
• The largest Call of Duty Zombies map ever.
• Multiple game packs, aimed at providing additional value with exclusive in-game offerings.

CONS

• Sub-par solo campaign.
• Expensive.

Conclusion

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III offers a variety of multiplayer modes, cinematic campaign missions, and unique for this franchise open combat missions that provide more player choice.

However, the game has been criticized for being an undercooked expansion at a full game price and for having a disastrous campaign. Despite this, this title already has stable multiplayer support that will provide a solid gaming experience to millions of players across the world.