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Purpose of thread is to have one place to post new info and discuss anything related to Modern Warfare 3 and any other CoD related services (CoD Elite, etc.) Found new big news? Go ahead and make a new thread, but also post it here if it hasn't been posted before. With the big Kotaku leak a few months ago, please avoid posting story/plot spoilers and if you do, label them appropriately. Details are still subject to change, as the game is still in development.
Warning: Don't be a troll. Don't bring up Battlefield 3 here or risk a ban. There's a garbage thread for that:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=28018292&postcount=401
Nirolak said:Alright, we've moving all Modern Warfare 3 versus Battlefield 3 debate here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=431149
This will be enforced.
Websites
http://www.callofduty.com/mw3
http://www.callofduty.com/elite
http://sledgehammergames.com/
http://oneofswords.com/
http://twitter.com/#!/fourzerotwo
http://twitter.com/#!/GlenSchofield
http://www.youtube.com/callofduty
Want to view the Kotaku article with lots of leaks? Go here (contains spoilers): http://kotaku.com/5801226/the-moder...ive-first-details-on-the-biggest-game-of-2011
Game Information
Developer | Infinity Ward & Sledgehammer Games (PC, PS3, 360), Treyarch Studios (Wii version), n-Space (DS version) Beachhead Studios (Call of Duty Elite)
Platforms | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows PC, Wii, DS
Release Dates | NA: November 8, 2011 for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. Wii and DS version unknown.
Latest News
- Weapon Progression Behind the Scenes Video
- Modern Warfare 3 PC info, including minimum system requirements
- Strike Packages Behind the Scenes Video
- "Iron Lady" Campaign Level Preview
- Gametop "Pick Your Perks" Sweepstakes
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Redemption Single Player Trailer
- Earn Double XP with Mountain Dew and Doritos promotion
- Everything multiplayer revealed at CoD XP is here
- PC Dedicated Servers now confirmed
What's Known So Far
- Will continue to run at or around 60FPS on console.
- Game engine ("Modern Warfare 3 Engine" AKA IW5 engine) has been mostly improved in the texture streaming area for larger scale levels, etc.
- Improvements to audio to improve situational awareness (bullet's flying by, etc.).
- Dive-To-Prone not returning.
- MW3 will feature built-in support for color-blind players and controller configurations for disabled players.
- Will be as similar as possible across all versions (PC, PS3, 360).
- Dedicated servers is now confirmed to be in PC version.
- Two player splitscreen online included for PS3/360 version.
Single Player Campaign
- Campaign continues the story of MW2, showing a World War III scenario in which major countries are involved.
- Campaign will span many hotspots in the world, including New York City, London, Paris, Berlin, Mogadishu, Moscow, and more.
- New characters Derek "Frost" Westbrook (playable) and Sandman are introduced, who are part of Delta Force. Also revealed was Marcus Burns of the British SAS. John Price and John "Soap" MacTavish have both been confirmed as returning characters, as well as the return of the villain Vladimir Makarov.
Specs Ops
- Spec Ops returns with new features. These include a new progressive ranking system separate from multiplayer rank. As rank goes up, new weapons, attachments, equipment, etc. are also unlocked.
- Other big addition is Spec Ops Survival, a wave-based mode similar to Horde mode from Gears of War series. Infinite waves of enemies spawn that gets progressively more difficult. Currency system is used to buy new weapons, attachments, and even killstreaks to continue the fight. Will be playable on all multiplayer maps.
- Addition of matchmaking and leaderboards.
- 1-2 player mode, which can be played solo, locally via split-screen, or online with a friend or random person.
Multiplayer
- List of MW3 weapons, perks, and lots of other information here.
- Focus on gun-on-gun action.
- Recoil for most weapons is more significant compared to past Modern Warfare games.
- Explosive damage has been toned down compared to past Modern Warfare games.
- Knife melee has been balanced and tweaked (read: nerfed) to be more of a last-ditch attack or for unsuspecting enemies.
- New Pointstreak/Strike Package system replaces Killstreak system of past CoD games.
- Maps in general are being designed with less verticality compared to Modern Warfare 2, less places to hide in maps, reduced line of sights, which leads to more defined hotspots/killzones.
- New game modes Kill Confirmed and Team Defender have been confirmed.
- Quickscoping is in.
- Tweaks and changes to XP, match bonus, challenges, etc. to increase rewards for players who play the objective in objective game modes.
- Post-launch updates is being handled similar to Black Ops with more hotfixes for quicker fixing of glitches, etc.
- Post-launch support is even more important and will be a bigger focus.
- Will have full integration with Call of Duty Elite at launch.
Call of Duty Elite and What's Included
- Price is $49.99/year
- One year is included with the MW3 Hardened Edition
Videos
America Teaser
England Teaser
France Teaser
Germany Teaser
Reveal Trailer (60FPS Reveal Trailer)
Hunter Killer E3 2011 Gameplay (CAM) (60FPS Hunter Killer E3 2011 Gameplay)
Black Tuesday E3 2011 Gameplay
Spec Ops Survival Mode Trailer (60FPS Spec Ops Survival Mode Trailer)
Call of Duty Elite: The LegendofKarl Trailer
Call of Duty Elite: Metaphorically Speaking Trailer
Call of Duty Elite Feature Walkthrough
Multiplayer Worldwide Premiere
Tango Down Multiplayer Trailer
Find Makarov
Find Makarov: Operation Kingfish
Call of Duty XP Multiplayer Briefing - Full Length (Part 1/Part 2/Part 3/ Part 4)
Redemption Single Player Trailer (60FPS Redemption Single Player Trailer)
Strike Packages Behind the Scenes Video
Weapon Progression Behind the Scenes Video
Elite Behind the Scenes - Compete
Elite Behind the Scenes - Improve
Launch Trailer (60FPS Launch Trailer)
Screenshots
Modern Warfare 3
Call of Duty Elite