Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023) is a first-person shooter video game developed by Sledgehammer Games and published by Activision. It is the twentieth game in the Call of Duty series, and third entry in the rebooted Modern Warfare sub-series, serving as the direct sequel to 2022’s Modern Warfare II. The game was released on November 10, 2023, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Modern Warfare III retains the realistic, modern setting of its predecessors and continues the sub-series’ storyline. The game takes place in the aftermath of the events of Modern Warfare II, with the world on the brink of war. The player takes control of several different characters, including Captain John Price, Sergeant Kyle Garrick, and Yuri Bezmenov, as they fight to prevent a global conflict.
Modern Warfare III features a variety of single-player and multiplayer modes. The single-player campaign is divided into three acts and takes players to a variety of locations around the world, including New York City, London, and Paris. The multiplayer mode features a variety of game types, including Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Capture the Flag.
Modern Warfare III was a critical and commercial success, selling over 25 million copies worldwide. The game was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and campaign. However, some critics criticized the game’s multiplayer mode, which they felt was too similar to previous Call of Duty games.
Here are some of the new features and gameplay changes that players can expect in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3:
Open combat missions: In addition to the signature, cinematic Call of Duty campaign missions, Modern Warfare III introduces open combat missions that provide more player choice. In these missions, players will be able to choose their own path and objectives, and the game will dynamically adapt to their choices.
New multiplayer modes: Modern Warfare III will launch with a variety of new multiplayer modes, including a new mode called Ground War that features large-scale battles with up to 128 players.
New weapons and equipment: Modern Warfare III will feature a variety of new weapons and equipment, including new drones, robots, and other cutting-edge technology.
Improved graphics and performance: Modern Warfare III will feature improved graphics and performance on all platforms.
Key features:
Direct sequel to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
Realistic, modern setting
Open combat missions with more player choice
New weapons and equipment
Revamped multiplayer mode
New cooperative mode called Survival
Critical reception:
Metacritic score: 88/100
OpenCritic score: 8.9/10
Awards:
Game of the Year nomination at The Game Awards 2023
Best Shooter nomination at The Game Awards 2023
Best Multiplayer Game nomination at The Game Awards 2023
How to play Modern Warfare 3 on PC
To play Modern Warfare 3 on PC, you will need to:
Download and install the Call of Duty HQ launcher. This is a new launcher that is required to play all of the latest Call of Duty games, including Modern Warfare 3. You can download the launcher from the official Call of Duty website.
Purchase Modern Warfare 3. The game is available for purchase on Steam and Battle.net.
Install Modern Warfare 3. Once you have purchased the game, you can install it through the Call of Duty HQ launcher.
Launch Modern Warfare 3. Once the game is installed, you can launch it from the Call of Duty HQ launcher.
Minimum PC system requirements:
Operating system: Windows 11, Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i5-3570K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
