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DIMAPUR — Activision has officially confirmed the highly anticipated release of this year's Call of Duty game, and it's called Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. In a teaser video released by Activision, players were teased with the ominous phrase, "The ultimate threat awaits."
Modern Warfare III is slated to be the direct sequel to the critically acclaimed Modern Warfare 2 (2022), and it promises to build upon the strong foundation established by its predecessor. While the developers have yet to make an official announcement, numerous leaks have surfaced online, giving gamers a glimpse of what they can expect at launch.
The release date for Modern Warfare III is set for November 10, 2023. Activision unveiled this news through a brief 42-second trailer on August 7, which also showcased the official logo of the game.
Fans eagerly awaiting MWIII's launch should mark their calendars for the Call of Duty 2023 reveal event, scheduled to take place on August 17, 2023, within the DMZ mode of Warzone 2. For those unable to wait for the official event, we've compiled an exhaustive list of all currently known details about MWIII, including game modes, returning characters, and more.
According to leaks, Modern Warfare III will feature three primary game modes upon launch - Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies. The Multiplayer mode is expected to include classic Call of Duty modes like Domination, Team Deathmatch, Free-for-All, Search & Destroy, and Hardpoint, among others. Additionally, rumours suggest that the War mode, known from Call of Duty: World War 2, will also make a return in Modern Warfare III.
Returning characters in MWIII are sure to excite long-time fans. Captain Price and Ghost have been confirmed to make a comeback, as seen in a leaked poster from MWIII's collaboration with Monster Energy Drink. Speculation also surrounds the potential return of Makarov, hinted at during the conclusion of MW2's campaign. Alongside these characters, players can anticipate appearances from Soap, Gaz, General Shepherd, Laswell, Farah, Alex, and more.
Reports indicate that MWIII will introduce a new battle royale map called "Las Almas" for Warzone 2, similar in scale to Al Mazrah. This map is expected to arrive with the Season 1 update for the game, scheduled for December 5, 2023. The map's design will feature closed spaces and buildings to facilitate intense combat, while also incorporating elements from the Overwatch map of the original MW3 and Countdown from Call of Duty 4.
Among the numerous leaks, several intriguing insights into MWIII have emerged. The game will implement a unique Perk system, categorising perks as "gears," such as gloves, helmets, vests, and boots, with the return of the beloved Ninja Perk from MW2. In terms of gameplay changes, the mini-map will function differently, addressing previous criticisms by not revealing red dots for players using silenced weapons. The user interface will resemble that of Modern Warfare 2, providing players easy access to various game modes from a single hub.