Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023)

TRUST ME, BRO Activision is trying really hard to convince us the Modern Warfare 3 launch was a success

Boy, does Activision have some cherry picked stats from the launch of Modern Warfare 3 to share with us.

FIRST OF MANY MW3 double XP (and everything else) event coming today, Season 1 date set

Modern Warfare 3 is celebrating its supposed successful launch with a hefty double everything weekend.

SHOCKER Modern Warfare 3's Groot skin will likely be fixed once it's no longer on sale, because of course

To no one's surprise, the problematic Gaian skin in Modern Warfare 3 will be fixed (just not yet).

COD DAMN Steam’s latest Among Us-type viral sensation is outselling Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3

Lethal Company is beating out its lethal company.

FRESH MEAT Modern Warfare 3's first batch of original maps arrives with Season 1

Modern Warfare 3 will start introducing original maps very soon, and today, we get a glimpse at the first batch.

CAN YOU SEE ME NOW? Modern Warfare 3's first playlist update has players glowing red

Modern Warfare 3 has received its first ever playlist update, bringing something familiar, something expected, and an experiment.

SWING AND A MISS Modern Warfare 3 gets its first big update, but it's not the one you want

While Modern Warfare 3's first patch is big, it was supposed to be even bigger and include more fixes, which have had to be delayed.

NOT GROOT One of the many skins that ruined MW2 is now ruining Modern Warfare 3

Call of Duty continues to sell skins that can be near invisible in multiplayer. Players keep buying them, and the cycle repeats.

WAY DOWN WE GO Modern Warfare 3's Steam launch nowhere near the heights of MW2

Players on Steam have, shockingly, not been buying Modern Warfare 3 in droves.

BRAVO SIX, GOING LOW MW3 has the worst review scores in Call of Duty history

Good god, it's even worse than Redfall!

SPLAT Warzone will now make sure cheaters plummet to their deaths as comeuppance for their crimes

The Ricochet Anti-Cheat team is kicking off another year of Call of Duty with some cruelty towards cheaters.

SIXTEEN MONTHS Shocking no one, Modern Warfare 3's campaign was a terribly rushed development - report

Modern Warfare 3 feels rushed and hastily cobbled together because it was.

PLAY MW3 EARLY How to play MW3 multiplayer early on all platforms

You can access Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer on all platforms using these clever tricks.

THE ONE THING Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer launch is close, and people are worried about cheaters

Coming off the Modern Warfare 3 beta, which had its own issues with cheating, the community is bracing for bumpy launch.

THE TAKEOVER Is this what we should expect now that Xbox owns Call of Duty?

Xbox has an interesting strategy to try and sell you on Modern Warfare 3. And by interesting, we mean intrusive.

GOING LIGHT Even by Call of Duty standards, Modern Warfare 3's campaign is very short

Call of Duty campaigns are always on the lighter side of video game campaigns, but Modern Warfare 3's seems to have taken it a little too far.

TWO FOR ONE PS5 Slim and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 bundle on the way per advertisement

Said to be coming on November 10.

NO CONFUSION HERE Modern Warfare 3 will also bring back maps from last year's game

Modern Warfare 3 has one more thing carrying forward from Modern Warfare 2 that's just been revealed.

NOT GONNA HAPPEN MW3: It wouldn’t be another Call of Duty launch without people complaining about SBMM

Modern Warfare 3 isn't even out yet, but some have already brought out the tired old tirades about SBMM.

POTENTIAL X-FACTOR Xbox’s Activision deal is already working: data suggests more US adults are becoming interested in Game Pass

Uh oh, spicy numbers alert.

ROLL ON 2024 Xbox Game Pass won't see any surprise Activision Blizzard drops this year, Phil Spencer says

Don't expect “some kind of secret celebration drop” in the coming weeks

YEAR KIDDING ME Xbox Game Pass is probably going to be much better value… next year

You'll have to wait a while longer for Activision Blizzard's latest titles.

ROUGH START? Modern Warfare 3 first beta recap: poor visibility, inconsistent TTK, and huffing a gas that makes you stronger

Modern Warfare 3's first-go beta has run into some predictable, and few interesting, issues as players went hands-on with it.

GET SOME DROPS Watch the Modern Warfare 3 beta on Twitch, get rewarded

The beta has kicked off.

Call of Duty: Warzone is getting a new map, but some old maps will return

Call of Duty: Warzone's new map is Urzikstan, and much like Verdansk, it's a map where the Middle East meets Eastern Europe.

STOP THE INCURSION Modern Warfare 3's Zombies brings squad-based survival to an open world

Experience escalating tension in this extraction-based mode.

NEXT COD Watch Call of Duty: Next, win free Modern Warfare 3 content, pass judgement on the multiplayer – watch here

It's time to learn a whole lot of new information about Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer, and the game's upcoming beta, at Call of Duty: Next.

BLAND WARFARE 3 Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer trailer can't produce a single thing worth getting exciting about

It's okay to be excited about all the things we've seen before in this Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer trailer, but that's not me.

GUN-FRANKENSTEIN Modern Warfare 3 lets you turn a pistol into an SMG, an LMG into... a different kind of LMG

Modern Warfare 3 is expanding the Gunsmith system with a feature that can essentially turn one weapon into a different one.

STAR WARS LOGIC Warzone’s villain returns to life for Modern Warfare 3 Zombies, because nothing matters any more

Modern Warfare 3's Zombies is taking a page from Star Wars, by resurrecting a villain that was thrown into a pit.

CHAT OPS Activision is turning to AI to make your Call of Duty matches a bit less toxic

Not a fan? Disable in-game voice chat, says Activision.

RECYCLE WARFARE Modern Warfare 3's Open Combat Missions sure sound like the MW2 Spec Ops missions no one played

Modern Warfare 3's big campaign innovation is Open Combat Missions, which don't sound like campaign missions at all.

CAN YOU TELL? Modern Warfare 3 beta weekends set for October, new campaign trailer released

Right on schedule, Opening Night Live has brought us a fresh look at Modern Warfare 3 gameplay.

So Long, Farewell Call of Duty veteran David Vonderhaar leaves Treyarch after 18 years at the developer

Voderhaar is staying the games industry, however.

DMZ+OUTBREAK Modern Warfare 3's "largest Zombies offering to date" has long-time fans questioning its existence

Modern Warfare 3's Zombies mode being the "largest to date" means something different than what you might have thought.

DO YOU LIKE ME NOW? Modern Warfare 3 is bringing back classic minimap and map voting – but will it stop Call of Duty YouTubers whining?

Modern Warfare 3 is courting longtime fans of "classic" Call of Duty in a few ways, especially those with YouTube/Twitch platforms.

CREATIVE BANKRUPTCY Modern Warfare 3 is the first Call of Duty to launch with no original 6v6 maps

Just in case it wasn't already clear, Modern Warfare 3 is really going hard on the nostalgia angle in every way it can.

DEJA SHOOT Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 - watch the reveal trailer here

After months of leaks, speculation, datamine finds, and insider information - Modern Warfare 3 has finally been officially revealed.

SAME OL', SAME OL' Modern Warfare 3 brings back campaign early access, Vault Edition content leaks

Unlocking the campaign early was one of the best things Call of Duty did in recent years, and Modern Warfare 3 will continue the trend.

ZOMBIES BACK? After starving them for years, Modern Warfare 3 is finally giving Zombies fans a reason to return

Call of Duty Zombies fans get a saviour from an unexpected place.

MUCH ADO No, Modern Warfare 3 won’t be the CoD to finally skip PS4, Xbox One

There was never really any cause for alarm, but just in case you were worried, Modern Warfare 3 will indeed be available on PS4 and Xbox One.

Duty Bound Microsoft might soon own Call of Duty, but PlayStation is getting a Modern Warfare 3 beta first

No word on when this beta is meant to take place, though.

CARRY FORWARD DECREE Nearly all your unlocks and purchases in Modern Warfare 2 carry forward to Modern Warfare 3

Activision has clarified exactly what you can expect to carry forward from Modern Warfare 2 to Modern Warfare 3.

NYET TO BE SEEN No Russian: Modern Warfare 3 reveal teases the return of CoD’s most controversial moment

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is introducing its villain, and you already know who he is.

RED III Modern Warfare 3 release date confirmed in teaser that tells us nothing new

Yes, the next Call of Duty is Modern Warfare 3, and today's teaser confirms pretty much what we already knew.

FELLOW KIDS Don’t worry, you won’t have to endure Call of Duty’s cringe approach to Modern Warfare 3 leaks much longer

Call of Duty's attempts at countering Modern Warfare 3 leaks are very 'how do you do, fellow kids', but an end is in sight.

Three's A Crowd Want to see the Modern Warfare 3 reveal? You'll have to play an upcoming Warzone event

Remember when reveals would just be a trailer posted on a website?

MW3 best Renetti loadout

Here’s the best loadout for your Renetti in MW3.

MW3 best Striker loadout

Here’s our best Striker loadout for MW3.

MW3 best MCW loadout

A versatile assault rifle with plenty of power.

MW3 best Longbow loadout

The Longbow is a monster of a sniper rifle.

MW3 best WSP Swarm loadout

The WSP Swarm is a ridiculous SMG with an incredibly fast rate of fire.

MW3 best TAQ 56 loadout

Feel like using this MW2 assault rifle in MW3? Here’s our best TAQ 56 loadout.

How to find and destroy Harvester Orbs in MW3 Zombies

Harvester Orbs are an easy way to get a quick upgrade.

How to heal Operators in MW3 Zombies’ Guardian Angel

Time to be a team player!

How to cancel Contracts in MW3 Zombies

Started a Contract that you no longer want to or can’t finish? Here’s how to cancel it.

How to get a Sentry Gun in MW3 Zombies

No need for a squad when you’ve got a Sentry Gun to hand.

How to use Redeploy Drones in MW3 Zombies

Redeploy Drones are a simple and underrated way of traversing Urzikstan.

How to get Cryo Freeze Ammo in MW3 Zombies

Slowing down zombies using Cryo Freeze Ammo is no problem, but finding the ammo? Well...

How to deal toxic damage kills in MW3 Zombies

Show those zombies who's boss.

How to acquire a Cyphered Tablet in MW3 Zombies

Here's how to acquire the Cyphered Tablet during a match of MWZ.

How to find disciples in MW3 Zombies

Disciples are a highly-mobile elite zombie that can steal your HP. Here’s where to find them.

MW3 Zombies Doghouse locations: How to pet the dog

Yeah, that’s right, you can pet the dog in MW3 Zombies if you’re lucky.

MW3 Zombies Interceptor: Where to find the Mercenary Convoy

Finding and destroying a Mercenary Convoy isn't too bad if you know what to look out for.

How to get a Large Rucksack in MW3 Zombies

Here's how to get a Large Rucksack so you can exfil with even more loot in MW3 Zombies.

MW3 Zombies Schematics crafting guide

Collecting schematics and crafting them means going into matches with better loot.

How to repair a tire in MW3 Zombies

Busted a tire mowing down zombies? Here's how to repair it.

MW3 best AMR9 loadout

Here’s how to turn the AMR9 into a powerful SMG that melts through enemies.

MW3 best Pulemyot 762 loadout

Here’s the best Pulemyot 762 loadout for MW3, if you’re looking for a powerful LMG to use.

MW3 best Rival 9 loadout

If you fancy experimenting with an SMG that might one day rival the Striker, here’s our best Rival 9 loadout.

MW3 best MTZ 556 loadout

The MTZ 556 might just be one of the best weapons in MW3.

MW3 best SVA 545 loadout

For a strong assault rifle, here’s our best SVA 545 loadout.

MW3 best BAS B loadout

Looking for a powerful battle rifle? Look no further than this BAS B loadout.

MW3 best sniper loadouts

Here are three of MW3’s best sniper loadouts to try.

MW3 best FJX Imperium loadout

The FJX Imperium is the best sniper in MW3 right now.

MW3 best MCPR-300 loadout

If you’re looking for an early-game sniper, look no further.

ARMORY LOCKED MW3's terrible and dumb Armory Unlocks system, explained

Why did Sledgehammer Games need to introduce the Armory Unlocks feature? Probably to pad out Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer progression.

What is Tactical Stance in MW3, and should you use it?

Tactical Stance helps those who love to slide and fire be a little more accurate.

PRICE IS RIGHT MW3 Best Guns: Meta Loadouts for every top weapon

The best guns in MW3 make the most of its fast and aggressive meta

OLD MAN YELLS AT KID Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer tips for elder millennials and geriatrics

Let’s face it: your reflexes and reaction time aren’t what they used to be, but you still want to play Modern Warfare 3. If you’re facing that dilemma, this guide is for you!

MWIII VIBE CHECK Modern Warfare 3 pre-load and unlock times

With campaign early access behind us, Modern Warfare 3's next big moment is the full launch later this week.

HUNT 'EM MW3: Precious Cargo weapon and item locations

We’ve rounded up the locations of every item and weapon you can find in Precious Cargo, the first Open Combat Mission in Modern Warfare 3.

MW3 BETA PREP Modern Warfare 3 beta: Start times, pre-load, download size, content and everything you need to know

The Modern Warfare 3 beta's second go is not far off, and we have all the information you need to get started.

HIGHRISE HIGHPOINT Modern Warfare 3’s Open Combat Missions deserve to die, but one level should be saved

The Modern Warfare 3 campaign’s only “innovation” is its Open Combat Missions. All but one are entirely forgettable, and it’s that one that we need to talk about.

MONKEY'S PAW Modern Warfare 3 brought back classic spawns, and now half my matches end in spawn traps

A classic Call of Duty feature that streamers and YouTubers never stopped asking for its return has come back, to the detriment of the entire experience.

COD BLIMEY Modern Warfare III's mundane recreation of London's south bank makes me want an entire game of that

Hyper-realistic scenes of ordinary urban afternoons are wasted on Call of Duty.

DEFYING EXPECTATIONS People are hating on MW3, so does that mean XDefiant actually has a chance?

Could Ubisoft’s free-to-play arena shooter fill COD’s boots?

WHAT A CROCK Modern Warfare 3 campaign: the meal you cobble together from leftovers when you’re broke

The Modern Warfare 3 campaign is Call of Duty at its most unenthusiastic and creatively bankrupt.