Take your first in-depth look at MW3 gameplay in the dark and clandestine mission Operation 627.
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Campaign Premiere | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Take your first in-depth look at MW3 gameplay in the dark and clandestine mission Operation 627.
MWIII Announcement: Campaign, COD Next, and Beta Details
Welcome to Operation 627, the first mission of the Modern Warfare® III Campaign:
Developed by Sledgehammer Games in partnership with Infinity Ward, the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Campaign is the direct sequel to the events of Modern Warfare II.
As mentioned in the full game’s Announcement, this Campaign features a seamless integration of missions built around Call of Duty’s signature, cinematic moments that have defined two decades of the franchise’s action-packed, narrative-driven, single-player experiences, and brand-new Open Combat Missions designed to give the player freedom to approach the action in a variety of different ways.
The full Campaign, of course, is available up to one week prior to the game’s official launch on November 10, and is available through Campaign Early Access, included in all digital pre-order editions of Modern Warfare III (*1). One week based on estimated access; actual play time subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences.
Prepare for uneasy alliances and unfinished business: To save a world on the brink of war, the time has come to confront your past:
Operation 627, A Breakdown
As revealed earlier today, the first mission in the Modern Warfare III Campaign is “Operation 627,” a traditional cinematic experience that introduces the next chapter of the Modern Warfare universe.
In this prelude, an elite PMC fireteam – “Alpha Team” – invades a stone fortress in an area that Call of Duty veterans know all too well: Verdansk.
While familiar, Verdansk will be seen from a new perspective in Modern Warfare III’s Campaign: in the year 2023, a new threat completely locked down this capital of Kastovia.
Those who watched the Modern Warfare III’s Worldwide Reveal Trailer and the Makarov Reveal Trailer might recognize momentary flashes of this mission – now it’s time to dive deeper into “Operation 627”:
On October 13, 2023, at 0200 hours (2 AM) local time, Alpha Team successfully infiltrates the Zordaya Prison Complex via amphibious tactics, using water suits, oxygen tanks, and diver propulsion vehicles to reach the complex’s base.
After ascending the battlements’ slope, the team follows the mission’s optimal plans, using suppressed weapons, night-vision goggles (NVGs), and stealth tactics to move along the wallwalk until they find a breach in its western section.
Alongside parachuting reinforcements, Alpha Team moves into position down off the battlements and onto the courtyard level, confirming visual on an HVT entering a prisoner transfer helicopter… But it’s not “our guy.”
Because “our guy” is deeper in the complex, Alpha Team calls in a distraction play, using an explosive outside the facility to get the first strike from behind on enemy forces.
Quickly losing its low profile, Alpha Team uses a smokescreen for cover before finding a hatch in the courtyard, which they then use to descend further into the complex via its intricate tunnel network.
Fortunately, they land right near the heart of the panopticon, the gulag’s proper prison with a central security observatory tower, which Alpha Team sees moments before they radio in for total darkness.
With only muzzle flashes, lasers, and their NVGs as their only sources for light, Alpha Team methodically rappels down the interior spine of the prison, instigating a successful prison riot by downing several prison guards who desperately try to re-establish order.
The cell gates unlock, and the inmates barge out and into the curved corridors, intent on revenge, as klaxons blare and confusion reigns. Alpha Team eventually reaches the prison’s lowest level.
As locked inmates cheer and clank their cell bars in support, Alpha Team eliminates several more guards and reaches the sub-level to “get our guy.” A sealed interior door is breached with explosives…
And the rest… Well, you’ll have to wait until Campaign Early Access (*1) for that part of the story.
Tomorrow’s Intel Drop: Open Combat Missions
In addition to “Operation 627” and other cinematic missions, Modern Warfare III’s Campaign seamlessly integrates more freeform single-player experiences into the mission structure. These are known as Open Combat Missions. Expect a detailed overview of this innovation here on the Call of Duty Blog, tomorrow on August 23.
Your Next Mission: Call of Duty Next on October 5
With a peek into the Campaign, and Open Combat Missions confirmed, let’s talk about what’s Next.
Call of Duty: Next returns on October 5, 2023, and can be watched live on the Official Call of Duty Twitch® Channel or Call of Duty YouTube® Channel.
With the help of Call of Duty developers and community representatives, Call of Duty: Next is the premier showcase for Modern Warfare III Multiplayer, a look forward to what’s coming to Call of Duty: Warzone™, as well as a livestream where updates from Call of Duty’s mobile experiences will be shared.
More intel on Call of Duty: Next will be shared in the coming weeks. However, be sure to save the date – October 5, 2023 – for this epic event.
Modern Warfare III: Open Beta Dates
Call of Duty: Next is also the prelude to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Multiplayer Open Beta. It will feature a variety of maps – both a selection of Core maps from the modernized 16 originals in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 (2009), as well as new experiences in Ground War – modes, and a litany of new loadout options to choose from.
NOTE: Carry Forward content will not be accessible in the Modern Warfare III Multiplayer Beta.
Both Multiplayer Beta weekends will feature Early Access days (*2) as well as an Open Beta period.
Internet access is required for participation.
More details are to come on the full Beta details, but start marking those calendars to include these important dates:
Weekend Two – Crossplay
The second Beta weekend is for all platforms, and is scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 12 at 10 A.M. PT and end on Monday, October 16 at 10 A.M. PT.
PC Early Access: Those who pre-purchased for PC via Battle.net or Steam can begin playing the Beta on Thursday, October 12 at 10 AM PT.
A Battle.net or Steam (*3) account is required for all PC players.
PC Open Beta: The rest of the weekend, from Saturday, October 14 at 10 A.M. PT to Monday, October 16 at 10 A.M. PT, is accessible to PC players regardless of their preorder status.
Ready Up – Pre-Order Now
Lock in your pre-orders now to receive immediate rewards in Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare II as well as for Modern Warfare III later in November.
Both physical and digital editions of the game can be pre-ordered on your platform of choice, with all editions detailed in our pre-order guide here.
For more details on everything coming to Modern Warfare III, read the full announcement here and stay tuned for further intel.
Stay frosty.
(*1) One week based on estimated access; actual play time subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences.
(*2) Actual platform availability and launch date(s) of MP Beta subject to change. See www.callofduty.com/beta for more details. Minimum Open Beta duration is 2 days. Limited time only, while Early Access Beta Codes last, at participating retailers. Online multiplayer subscription may be required.
(*3) A mobile phone number must be linked to your Battle.net® and/or Steam Account to play Modern Warfare III.
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💪 Blockbuster campaign featuring new Open Combat Missions
🗺️ Iconic Multiplayer maps
🧟 The largest Call of Duty Zombies map ever
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Worldwide Reveal: Announcing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
For the first time in back-to-back years, Call of Duty returns with a direct sequel as Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III picks up immediately following the events of last year's incredible blockbuster Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II. This all-new experience is scheduled to be released worldwide on Friday, November 10th allowing players for the first time to continue their journey, progression, and story seamlessly for a new year to come.
Get ready for an all-new Campaign that continues the story immediately following the events of Modern Warfare II. Lead developer Sledgehammer Games, in partnership with Infinity Ward is set to deliver a full Campaign of action-packed operations ranging from signature, cinematic experiences to free-form Open Combat Missions, resulting in more player choice than ever before.
Expect a world-class Multiplayer experience celebrating the Modern Warfare series’ greatest legacies; all 16 launch maps from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) have been modernized with new modes and gameplay features and will be available at launch to get everyone started, while over 12 all-new core 6v6 maps will fuel post-launch live seasons.
For the first time, team up with other squads to survive and fight massive hordes of the undead in the largest Call of Duty Zombies map ever. Modern Warfare Zombies (MWZ) tells a new Zombies story from developer Treyarch, with missions, core Zombies features, and a host of secrets to discover.
Campaign: Adapt or Die in a Fight Against the Ultimate Threat
In the direct sequel to the record-breaking Modern Warfare II, Captain Price, and Task Force 141 face off against the ultimate threat. The ultranationalist Vladimir Makarov is extending his grasp across the world, causing Task Force 141 to fight like never before.
Combat means making decisions; using different Loadouts and planning different paths through every operation across an involved and thrilling Campaign. In addition to the signature, cinematic Call of Duty missions, Modern Warfare III introduces Open Combat Missions, with even greater emphasis on player choice. Naturally, you’ll have the use of all the weapons, equipment, and tactics present in an action-packed Modern Warfare single-player experience, but for some of your engagements, it is completely up to you to decide on an appropriate course of action.
Open Combat Missions
Open Combat Missions (OCMs) are an exciting innovation to the Call of Duty Campaign. Not only do these complement the cinematic missions you’ve come to expect, but they also provide you with numerous additional choices regarding your methods of mission completion. For example, if you prefer to use stealth techniques, you may wish to undertake an OCM with a lights-out approach, using night-vision goggles and suppressed weapons and complete your objectives without your adversaries knowing you were even there. However, if loud explosions and reckless abandon are part of your repertoire, strap extra armor plates onto your torso and hit those targets head-on!
Feel free to take advantage of any operable vehicles within your area of operations. You’re able to experiment with and leverage tactical and lethal equipment. You have the flexibility to maneuver across the sizable landscape of a mission’s AO and approach objectives from multiple angles. You can truly play how you want to play, and Open Combat Missions will support it.
Multiplayer: It’s Time to Settle Old Scores and Start New Ones
Modern Warfare III celebrates the 20th anniversary of Call of Duty with one of the greatest collections of Modern Warfare Multiplayer maps ever assembled.
Legendary Core Maps. Modern Gameplay.
Afghan. Derail. Estate. Favela. Karachi. Highrise. Invasion. Quarry. Rundown. Rust. Scrapyard. Skidrow. Sub Base. Terminal. Underpass. Wasteland.
All 16 launch maps from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) have been modernized, both graphically and with meticulous attention given to the authenticity and aspects of the maps that made them so popular. Veteran players love these Core 6v6 maps, and there’s no better time to introduce a generation of new players to experience the community’s favorite Modern Warfare content.
Prepare for seminal design to meet modern gameplay. This faithful modernization of the maps keeps their authenticity intact while infusing the latest tech, gameplay, modes, content, and more. Though you might have noticed elements of Terminal and Highrise during your time in Al Mazrah, the Modern Warfare III versions of these maps are built from scratch from the original 2009 designs.
In addition to brand-new modes like Cutthroat (a competitive 3v3v3 experience), a full range of fan-favorite and innovative gameplay features will be available at launch to get everyone started, like choosing to play Hardpoint and Kill Confirmed on Favela, modes that were never part of the original map offering, providing a refreshing multiplayer experience within these familiar environments.
Going Big with Brand-New Maps. Ground War and War Modes Return!
The 16 Core launch maps are further complemented with the addition of four huge environments ready at launch and containing a host of new play spaces. These are composed of three brand-new Battle Maps — large scale locations where Modern Warfare III’s Ground War and Invasion game modes will be fought — and a single, colossal War map, as Modern Warfare III marks the welcome return and evolution of the legendary War Mode that first debuted in 2017’s Call of Duty®: WWII.
All-New Core Map Content Comes to Live Season Content
With Day One Multiplayer content featuring faithful modernizations of Modern Warfare’s fan-favorite maps, over 12 all-new core 6v6 maps will fuel post-launch live seasons.
Multiplayer Features: New Mechanics and Robust Customization
Expect many customization advancements and new gameplay mechanics to further evolve the quintessential, fast-moving gameplay. Here are three innovations, with more to be revealed in the coming weeks:
New Gameplay Innovation: Tac-Stance
Breach and clear with the new Tactical Stance feature, a perfect middle-ground between hip-fire and aiming down sights. When entering tight hallways and cramped rooms, toggle Tac-Stance on to improve weapon performance and win the fight. Here’s what to expect from Tac-Stance:
- The operator unshoulders the weapon and holds it in a canted firing position.
- You can toggle in and out of Tac-Stance dynamically while aiming down sights.
- Tac-Stance trades precise accuracy for improved mobility and handling.
- Some spread to your firing will occur, best described as a middle ground between full ADS and hipfire.
- It is designed to be used in aggressive, close-quarter combat situations.
- By default, you fire in Tac-Stance while Sliding.
New Gameplay Innovation: Evolving Loadouts
Modern Warfare III brings new levels of customization to Create-a-Class. Get ready to build your Loadout based on cutting-edge military equipment, such as gloves, tactical vests, boots and more; allowing you to fine-tune more aspects of gameplay.
New Gameplay Innovation: After-Market Parts
The evolution of the Gunsmith continues with the addition of After-Market Parts. This is a special set of customization options allowing you to focus on your preferred and specific playstyle. After-Market Parts enable you to construct unique weapon configurations or types such as customizing a machine gun into a bullpup configuration (with the firing grip in front of the breech rather than behind it), thus increasing mobility and handling without compromising on damage output.
After-Market Parts will also offer new progression paths, and challenges to unlock. We will be sharing more information on these innovations in the coming weeks.
Multiplayer Features: Changes to Core Mechanics
The core mechanics of Modern Warfare III deliver a massive offering of classic features bringing exceptional freedom of choice, movement, and customization to gameplay.
The Return of Classic Gameplay
Here are the Multiplayer features confirmed for Modern Warfare III Multiplayer, coming Day One:
- Map Voting returns, allowing players greater autonomy over their Multiplayer matches.
- Classic Minimap Behavior, with red dots indicating when an enemy is firing an unsuppressed weapon.
- All chosen Perks are available at the start of each match.
- The Covert Sneakers Perk allows for silent movement (assuming you’ve chosen the correct footwear).
- Core Multiplayer Health is increased to 150, lengthening the Time-to-Kill (TTK). Hardcore mode is not affected.
Movement in Modern Warfare III: Responsiveness
When maneuvering in Modern Warfare III Multiplayer, expect the following movement abilities in terms of your Operator’s general responsiveness:
- You can cancel Slide animations (i.e., “slide cancel”), but Slide Cancelling does not reset Tactical Sprint.
- You can cancel partial Reloads during an animation (i.e., “reload cancel”) to immediately return fire.
- Mantling is faster, and you can Mantle while Sprinting.
- You can fire during and immediately after Sliding.
- Tactical Sprint durations are increased (the exact duration depends on the weapon being used).
- Tactical Sprint recharges while Sprinting.
Multiplayer Features: Carry Forward
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As discussed in the Carry Forward Deep Dive Q&A Blog, a vast amount of content and weapon progression from Modern Warfare II will come with you to Modern Warfare III. That means every Multiplayer weapon you currently have in your MWII arsenal, along with all the new weapons available in Modern Warfare III, will be accessible to use on Day One.
- The depth of choice here truly honors the player investment into Modern Warfare II.
- All MWII weapons, attachments, and unlocks will Carry Forward. There will be seamless functionality between new attachments and global Weapon Platforms.
- Any MWII attachments that were considered “universal” (such as some Muzzles) will be available to attach to MWIII weapons, where applicable.
- In certain cases, MWII weapons carried forward into MWIII will be able to utilize MWIII attachments that you unlock, where applicable.
- The number of Weapon Platforms (AKA “Receivers”) have been increased for some categories, reducing restrictions on weapon customization by allowing for core attachments to be added to your favorite MWII weapons.
Zombies: An All-New, Open World
For the first time, team up with other squads to survive and fight massive hordes of the undead in the largest Call of Duty Zombies map ever. Modern Warfare® Zombies (MWZ) tells an involved and unearthly Dark Aether Zombies story set in the Modern Warfare universe. Expect to undertake missions across different regions that escalate in difficulty, with core Zombies features and a cavalcade of secrets to discover. Ready up for an open-world player versus enemy (PvE) extraction survival experience against some of the biggest enemies in Call of Duty history.
Additional Intel Incoming — Pre-purchase Now Available
Ensure you stay one step ahead with all the latest official information about Modern Warfare III by checking the Call of Duty Blog in the coming days and weeks, whether you’re wanting intel on Open Combat Missions of the Campaign, even more details on the Multiplayer experience, or expanded and critical knowledge regarding the all-new open-world Zombies experience.
Pre-purchases are available now at participating retailers, in-game, via your platform Stores, or at CallofDuty.com. Get details on all the pre-purchase rewards you can claim, including Campaign Early Access, Open Beta Access* and the Vault Edition, by reading the pre-purchase blog (see “Related Articles” below).
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is published by Activision. Development for the game is led by Sledgehammer Games, in partnership with Infinity Ward. Development for Modern Warfare Zombies is led by Treyarch, working closely with Sledgehammer Games. Additional development support provided (in alphabetical order) by Activision Central Design, Activision Central Technology, Activision QA, Activision Shanghai, Beenox, Demonware, High Moon Studios, Raven Software, and Toys for Bob.
Stay frosty.
*Actual platform availability and launch date(s) of MP Beta subject to change. See www.callofduty.com/beta for more details. Minimum Open Beta duration is 2 days. Limited time only, while Early Access Beta Codes last, at participating retailers. Online multiplayer subscription may be required.
Game features described above are based on current in-development features that are subject to change based on final development changes and/or game tuning or updates that may remove or modify some or all of the above features.
© 2023 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY, CALL OF DUTY WARZONE, MODERN WARFARE, and WARZONE are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is published by Activision. Development for the game is led by Sledgehammer Games, in partnership with Infinity Ward. Development for Modern Warfare Zombies is led by Treyarch, working closely with Sledgehammer Games and Infinity Ward. Additional development support across the title provided (in alphabetical order) by Activision Central Design, Activision QA, Activision Shanghai, Beenox, Demonware, High Moon Studios, Raven Software, and Toys for Bob.
For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com and www.youtube.com/callofduty, and follow @Activision and @CallofDuty on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. For Call of Duty Updates, follow @CODUpdates on Twitter.
Modern Warfare III: Pre-purchase Options and Benefits
It’s time to settle old scores and start new ones, starting on November 10, 2023, with the launch of Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III.h
There are many ways you can ready yourself for launch and learn about the various versions of the game, as well as the associated rewards you get for pre-purchasing.
Check the summary chart below to see the benefits you can claim, depending on which Digital version of Modern Warfare III you pre-purchase or purchase:
Modern Warfare III: Vault Edition
Providing an exceptional number of benefits, the Vault Edition is the premier option for Modern Warfare III, available for $99.99 Suggested Retail Price or your regional equivalent. In addition to the full game, the Vault Edition contains the following:
- Campaign Early Access (Pre-purchase Benefit)
- Open Beta Early Access (Pre-purchase Benefit)
- Soap Operator Pack (Pre-purchase Benefit)
- Nemesis Operator Pack
- Two Weapon Vaults
BlackCell (one Season), includes the Battle Pass, BlackCell Sector that includes 1,100 CP Bonus, 50 Battle Token Tier Skips, and more
Nemesis Operator Pack — Vault Edition Benefit
Face off against or become the ultimate threat.
Pre-purchase or own the Vault Edition, and on Day One, receive four famed Multiplayer Operators: Captain Price, Ghost, Warden, and Makarov. Each Operator is clad in animated outfits themed for their faction (i.e., blue and silver for Task Force 141 and red and black for the Konni Group). Those players pre-purchasing the Vault Edition can expect to use any of the four Nemesis Operator Skins during the Modern Warfare III Open Beta.
Two Weapon Vaults — Vault Edition Benefit (*1)
Pre-purchase or own the Vault Edition to unlock two incredible FATE Weapon Vaults. Available to test out during the Open Beta, each FATE Weapon Vault is a variant of a Modern Warfare III weapon that keeps its cosmetic properties on all associated attachments native to its base platform. This allows for instant customization, with every related attachment ready for immediate use in either a red and black (the signature colors of the Konni Group) or a blue and silver graphical design (the current colors of Task Force 141), depending on the Vault you’re using.
Season 01: BlackCell Offering (*2)
Pre-purchase the Vault Edition, and you’ll receive the Modern Warfare III Season 01 BlackCell offering which includes the Battle Pass, BlackCell Sector that includes CP, Battle Token Tier Skips, and more. This exceptional content drop includes the following:
- Access to a MWIII Season Battle Pass, along with 20 Tier Skips from BlackCell and the unlocking of up to 1,400 COD Points.
- An additional 30 Tier Skips for purchasing the Vault Edition.The BlackCell Sector within the Battle Pass Map with a variety of exclusive content, along with immediate unlocking of adjacent Battle Pass Sectors.
- BlackCell-only Battle Pass content: expect BlackCell Alt Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, and more.
This also includes the full Battle Pass with access to over 100 rewards across multiple Sectors, such as functional weapons, Blueprints, Operator Skins, Emblems, Skins, Stickers, and other Modern Warfare III–specific content.
Modern Warfare III: Standard PC Digital Editions
All applicable PC platforms have a digital edition of Modern Warfare III, which includes the following pre-purchase benefits for $69.99 Suggested Retail Price or your regional equivalent:
- Campaign Early Access (Pre-purchase Benefit)
- Open Beta Early Access (Pre-purchase Benefit)
- Soap Operator Pack (Pre-purchase Benefit)
PC Digital Editions: For players using a PC, the choice is simple: There are two different editions of Modern Warfare III to pre-purchase: the Standard Edition or the Vault Edition. All PC versions are available for pre-purchase via Battle.net or Steam (*3).
Additional Intel: If you pre-purchase on Battle.net, you will have the opportunity to donate to the Call of Duty Endowment, within the U.S.. 100% of your donation, minus transaction fees, funds the placement of veterans into great jobs.
Vault Edition Upgrade: If you pre-purchase or pre-purchase the Standard Digital Edition of Modern Warfare III, you can upgrade to the Vault Edition if the upgrade is on the same platform where you initially purchased. For example, if you pre-purchase the Battle.net Standard Edition, you can upgrade to the Battle.net Vault Edition at any time until the upgrade offer expires. The upgrade method varies depending on your platform:
Battle.net: Upgrade directly through the Call of Duty in-game store or the platform store where you purchased the Standard Edition, for $30 or your regional equivalent.
Steam: Upgrade directly through the Call of Duty in-game store or the platform store where you purchased the Standard Edition, for $30 or your regional equivalent.
Soap Operator Pack (Digital Edition Benefit, Pre-purchase Benefit) (*4)
Johnny “Soap” MacTavish may have been the youngest candidate ever to pass SAS selection, but the levelheadedness he displayed during the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II campaign has only raised his profile and stature, and proven Captain Price right in choosing him for Task Force 141. Now you can instantly unlock the Soap Operator Pack by pre-purchasing or pre-purchasing any Digital or Vault Edition of Modern Warfare III.
- Instantly receive the “Masked Soap” Skin, the “Unmasked Soap” Skin, and the “Shadow Siege” Weapon Blueprint.
- The Soap Operator Pack can be immediately used in Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Warzone™, and will carry forward, meaning it will also be available in Modern Warfare III, starting at game launch.
Campaign Early Access (Digital Edition Benefit, Pre-purchase Only) (*5)
Fight against the ultimate threat up to one week prior to the game launch: Anyone who digitally pre-purchases Modern Warfare III (Standard Edition or Vault Edition) can prepare for Campaign Early Access.
Expect a fight like never before as Task Force 141 gets tested beyond their limits. Combat means making choices, Open Combat Missions where taking different paths through certain Campaign Missions is part of your tactical planning. As well as signature, cinematic Call of Duty Campaign missions, prepare for Open Combat Missions (OCMs) that provide you with more choices, ensuring you adapt to the ultimate threat.
Open Beta Early Access (Digital, and Physical Edition Benefit, Pre-purchase only) (*6)
No matter which edition of the game you pre-purchase, including every digital version, you’ll be granted early access to the game’s Open Beta. Get an early look at the game’s Multiplayer mode, including maps, modes, weapons, and other features and surprises.
There are multiple ways to play the Open Beta:
- The Early Access Open Beta period (for pre-purchase customers).
- The Free Access Open Beta period (for everyone).
The Open Beta is free and hosted over two consecutive playable weekends. Expect additional details and Open Beta dates to be revealed in the coming weeks.
Digital Edition Pre-purchase Customers: You do not need a “Beta Code,” as you will automatically be able to access your Early Access to the Open Beta.
Additional Intel: Pre-purchases Available Now, Additional Benefits to Come
Ensure you stay one step ahead with all the latest official information about Modern Warfare III by checking the Call of Duty Blog in the coming days and weeks, whether you’re wanting intel on Open Combat Missions of the Campaign, details on Multiplayer, or critical knowledge regarding the all-new open world Zombies experience.
Pre-purchases are available now at participating retailers, in-game, via your platform Stores, or at CallofDuty.com.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is published by Activision. Development for the game is led by Sledgehammer Games, in partnership with Infinity Ward. Development for Modern Warfare Zombies is led by Treyarch, working closely with Sledgehammer Games. Additional development support provided (in alphabetical order) by Activision Central Design, Activision Central Technology, Activision QA, Activision Shanghai, Beenox, Demonware, High Moon Studios, Raven Software, and Toys for Bob.
Stay frosty.
(*1) Weapon Vault designs are limited to Weapon Vault contents at launch.
(*2) BlackCell, Battle Pass and Tier Skips, or equivalent versions will be accessible in Modern Warfare III once the Season 01 Battle Pass, or equivalent system, is made available in-game. BlackCell and Battle Pass redemption applies to one season of Modern Warfare III Battle Pass, or equivalent system, only.
(*3) A mobile phone number must be linked to your Battle.net® and/or Steam Account to play Modern Warfare III.
(*4) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II / Call of Duty: Warzone required to redeem Soap Operator Pack. Sold/downloaded separately.
(*5) One week based on estimated access; actual play time subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences.
(*6) Actual platform availability and launch date(s) of MP Beta subject to change. See www.callofduty.com/beta for more details. Minimum Open Beta duration is 2 days. Limited time only, while Early Access Beta Codes last, at participating retailers. Online multiplayer subscription may be required.
© 2023 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY, CALL OF DUTY WARZONE, and MODERN WARFARE are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com and www.youtube.com/callofduty, and follow @Activision and @CallofDuty on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. For Call of Duty Updates, follow @CODUpdates on Twitter.
CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE III WORLDWIDE REVEAL AUGUST 17 IN WARZONE
It’s time to adapt or die in a fight against the ultimate threat. Task Force 141 will be tested beyond the breaking point. The ultimate threat is here. And this time, it seems Captain Price needs all the allies and support he can muster.
The Worldwide Reveal in Warzone Operation Shadow Siege on August 17
Assemble a four-person fireteam and be ready to drop into Call of Duty: Warzone™ starting at 9:30 AM PT on Thursday, August 17. Double XP begins at this time, shortly before the commencement of the Shadow Siege Limited Time Event, scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM PT. The exact operation is shrouded in secrecy, but intel interceptions from Commander Phillip Graves seem to indicate the battle you should prepare for:
“This is an airborne to ground assault of the Konni-occupied Zaya Observatory.”
— Commander Phillip Graves, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
Join the ranks of Shadow Company, take on Konni forces, secure chemical weapons before it’s too late, and receive numerous rewards. Additionally expect to view the full reveal of Modern Warfare III. Complete additional objectives in Operation: Shadow Siege to claim further items, such as a new Base Weapon, all immediately available in Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare II . . .
. . . and eventually Modern Warfare III thanks to Carry Forward.
Modern Warfare III Official Comms have activated!
“The danger we face is clear and present.
This is not a threat. Not an ‘if’ but ‘when.’
A force of evil, who seeks to tear the world apart, piece by piece.
To him, every ally is a weapon, every bystander a shield.
We don’t know his next target. But we know ours.”
— Captain Price, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Communications for Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III have officially begun.
It’s time to adapt or die in a fight against the ultimate threat. Task Force 141 will be tested beyond the breaking point. The ultimate threat is here. And this time, it seems Captain Price needs all the allies and support he can muster.
The Worldwide Reveal in Warzone Operation Shadow Siege on August 17
Assemble a four-person fireteam and be ready to drop into Call of Duty: Warzone™ starting at 9:30 AM PT on Thursday, August 17. Double XP begins at this time, shortly before the commencement of the Shadow Siege Limited Time Event, scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM PT. The exact operation is shrouded in secrecy, but intel interceptions from Commander Phillip Graves seem to indicate the battle you should prepare for:
“This is an airborne to ground assault of the Konni-occupied Zaya Observatory.”
— Commander Phillip Graves, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
Join the ranks of Shadow Company, take on Konni forces, secure chemical weapons before it’s too late, and receive numerous rewards. Additionally expect to view the full reveal of Modern Warfare III. Complete additional objectives in Operation: Shadow Siege to claim further items, such as a new Base Weapon, all immediately available in Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare II . . .
. . . and eventually Modern Warfare III thanks to Carry Forward.
Carry Forward Content: Weapons, Operators, Items and More
You’ve acquired an impressive arsenal during your time playing Modern Warfare II and the second iteration of Call of Duty: Warzone, including Operators, weapons, and a vast array of cosmetic items. How much of this content is accessible in Modern Warfare III? A gigantic amount. Good news: We’ve compiled a deep-dive blog with detailed answers on all Carry Forward content. Click here to read it.
Modern Warfare III: Stay One Step Ahead with Official Comms
Ensure you stay one step ahead with all the latest official information about Modern Warfare III by checking the Call of Duty Blog in the coming days and weeks. Get intel on preordering benefits, the rewards for dropping into and completing the Shadow Siege Limited Time Event, and the ultimate reveal, scheduled for August 17.
Stay frosty.
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Modern Warfare II and Modern Warfare III: Carry Forward Q&A
We know you have many questions, not least about the content* you’ve unlocked and collected during your time playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, as well as the second iteration of Call of Duty: Warzone™, and how all of it is accessible in Modern Warfare III. Good news: We’ve the most frequently asked questions about Carry Forward, and you’ll find detailed answers below.
What is “Carry Forward”?
The term “Carry Forward” simply refers to content currently available to players in Modern Warfare II and the current version of Call of Duty: Warzone
(such as weapons and cosmetic content, including Bundles, Operators, and other rewards and unlocks from the game), and how much of it will be accessible in Modern Warfare III.
Topline Intel: What will “Carry Forward” into MWIII
Content previously described — weapons and cosmetic content, examples of which are shown in the above image — that has been previously unlocked or is currently available to players in MWII, will carry forward between MWII and MWIII.
Now for the caveats:
- A small amount of content may be unavailable if gameplay offerings are different in Modern Warfare III. For example, if MWIII doesn’t have the Tactical Amphibious Vehicle, or a specific piece of Tactical or Lethal Equipment in any game modes, any Skins you’ve unlocked for it in MWII won’t be in MWIII. In addition, Wartracks (music) will not carry forward from MWII to MWIII.
- This blog does not reference the impressive amount of planned MWIII-specific weapons and cosmetic content; this is simply explaining the MWII content available in MWIII.
- There will be no “Carry Back” (from MWIII to MWII).
Now, on to the frequently asked questions.
Warzone-Related Questions
1. Does Carry Forward also apply to Call of Duty: Warzone (MWII)?
Yes.
You should expect Modern Warfare III content to be integrated into Call of Duty: Warzone at the start of Modern Warfare III Season 01, including all the Modern Warfare II content specified in this blog, where applicable. Content is additive, so none of the previously described MWII Carry Forward content acquired in Call of Duty: Warzone will be taken away.
2. Is Modern Warfare II and Modern Warfare III Content accessible in Call of Duty Warzone Mobile?
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will include shared progression across Modern Warfare II, the current iteration of Call of Duty: Warzone, and Modern Warfare III as one of its key features. We intend to make all Operators, Weapons, Blueprints, and cosmetic equipment accessible, as well as integrating Player Level, Battle Pass access, and Weapon progression among these games. We’ll have more details to share on this as we near the worldwide launch of Warzone Mobile.
Operator-Related Questions
3. How does Carry Forward work regarding any Operators I may have acquired?
For Modern Warfare II players, all unlocked Operators and Operator Skins will carry forward into Modern Warfare III. This essentially means that every Operator a MWII player has unlocked, obtained via challenge, or purchased (including the PlayStation® Exclusive Oni Operator), will be available in MWIII.
For MWIII players who do not own MWII, MWII Base Operators will not be available.
Note: “Base Operator” means the Operator with their default Skin, which may require a challenge to unlock.
Note: Unless otherwise specified, “Modern Warfare II” content also applies to content you’ve obtained during the second iteration of Call of Duty: Warzone that launched with Season 01 of Modern Warfare II.
Example: The Operator Nova (shown above in Base Skin) can be unlocked only after completing the Modern Warfare II “Violence and Timing” Campaign mission.
- A MWII player will not be able to access this Base Operator until the unlock prerequisite is completed. Then the Operator is unlocked for both games.
- A MWIII-only player will not be able to access this Base Operator.
- A Store Bundle released in MWII that includes Nova would be accessible in both games. Players would have access to only that specific Bundle Skin, not the Base (default) Skin. This is currently the case in MWII, so no changes are planned there.
- A Store Bundle released in MWIII that includes Nova would be accessible only in MWIII.
4. What happens to MWII Operators who are no longer available as a Store Bundle or who are obtained due to a timed exclusive window (e.g., a Season Operator)?
For Modern Warfare II and Modern Warfare III players, timed-exclusive MWII Operators and/or Skins are not available if they haven’t been unlocked or purchased. This mainly relates to Battle Pass Operators and Skins, as well as BlackCell Operators and Skins.
Example 1: The Operator Valeria (shown above) was included in the Season 03 Battle Pass. If players didn’t obtain her then, they will be unable to obtain her Base Skin now.
- However, if a future Store Bundle is released in MWII that includes Valeria, it would be accessible in both games. Players would only have access to that specific Bundle Skin, not the limited-time (default) Base Skin that was a timed exclusive in the Season 03 Battle Pass.
- If a future Store Bundle is released in MWIII that includes Valeria, it would be accessible in MWIII only.
Example 2: The Operator Io (shown above) was included in the Season 04 BlackCell offering. If players didn’t obtain her then, they will be unable to obtain her Base Skin now.
5. Does all cosmetic Operator Skin content carry forward?
Yes.
Store Bundle Skins for all MWII Operators will carry forward.
Example: When available, the Inkblot Nova Bundle (already available in MWII) can be purchased by either a MWII player or a MWIII player (in their respective Stores), and the “Enigma” Nova Skin (shown above) can be obtained.
However, as detailed in Question 3, players will only have access to this specific Skin and not Nova’s Base (default) Skin by purchasing the Bundle.
Bundle content created for MWIII will only be available for MWIII. See Question 17 (below) to view how current content is confirmed to be available in both games, in the current MWII Store.
6. What happens to Operators who exist in both MWII and MWIII? For example, assuming Captain Price appears in both games, are “MWII Price” and “MWIII Price” two separate Operators?
No.
If Captain Price appears in both games, he is regarded as the same character and is selected in the same Operator menu screen, with any MWII and MWIII Skins and other content available in this selection menu.
Weapons and Gunsmith-Related Questions
7. Do all weapons in Modern Warfare II and their Blueprints carry forward to Modern Warfare III?
Yes.
All Modern Warfare II weapons will be available for Modern Warfare III players, although each weapon’s associated unlock challenge must be completed before it becomes accessible in MWIII. Any Blueprints also carry forward, and certain Blueprints available via Store Bundles will also be available to purchase in MWIII.
Some Base MWII weapons were available for a limited time during MWII’s Seasons of content, and are initially inaccessible to MWIII owners, unless the specific Weapon Unlock Challenge for that weapon has been completed.
To reiterate: If you haven’t played MWII and pick up MWIII, the full complement of MWII weapons will be available, but only after the associated weapon challenges in MWIII are completed.
Therefore, Modern Warfare III players should expect the following Base weaponry accessible in the Gunsmith, at launch:
- An extensive and impressive number of Modern Warfare III–specific Base weapons (not revealed yet).
- The Base weapons available at the launch of Modern Warfare II at the level you progressed them to in MWII. If you do not own MWII, the same MWII Base weapons will be available in MWIII, ready to be unlocked via a challenge, and leveled up.
- Any Base weapons unlocked during a MWII Season, Event, or other unlock challenge (e.g., the Tonfa Base Melee weapon, available only as part of the Vondel Event in Season 04).
Example 1: The Base M13B Assault Rifle (above) is available to obtain only during DMZ, after defeating the Chemist boss character (or defeating another player carrying the M13B) and exfilling with the weapon. If obtained in this manner, the Base M13B becomes available to use (and level up) in MWII and MWIII.
Example 2: The Blueprint M13B Assault Rifle “Naughty” (above) is available to obtain only via the Store Bundle “Tracer Pack: Klaus Operator.” If purchased in MWII, the Blueprint (but not the Base) M13B becomes available to use (and level up) in MWII and MWIII.
8. Do all attachments in Modern Warfare II also carry forward? Can I use MWII attachments on Modern Warfare III weapons?
Yes.
All Modern Warfare II attachments will be available in Modern Warfare III and can also be used on MWIII weapons, assuming they are attachable to the weapon in question.
9. Will Modern Warfare II Weapon Camos, including Mastery Camos and those awarded for completing Events, be carried forward?
Yes.
All Weapon Camos will carry forward into Modern Warfare III. Limited-time Event Camos that were available only during a certain period are accessible if you unlocked them in Modern Warfare II at that time.
Example 1: A MWII player has an M4 with “Orion” Mastery Camo unlocked (above). They can equip the weapon, and the Camo, and any other unlocked Camos in MWIII. Note you can’t equip the “Orion” Camo to a MWIII weapon (see Question 10).
Example 2: A MWII player has the universal Camo “Dark Bones” (above) that was earned during the MWII Season 03 Reloaded Camo Event. They can equip this Camo to any MWII weapon, providing they unlocked it during the time of the Event. Note that “universal Camo” now means “universal to MWII weapons” (see Question 10).
10. Can a player use a Modern Warfare II Camo on a Modern Warfare III weapon? Can a player use a MWIII Camo on a MWII weapon? What about “completionist” Camos?
No.
Modern Warfare II Camos cannot be equipped on Modern Warfare III weapons, and vice versa. However, you can equip a previously locked MWII Camo onto a MWII weapon in MWIII if you fulfill the unlock criteria in MWIII.
Note: MWIII is set to include its own expansive set of Camos, including completionist Camos (separate from the MWII Gold, Platinum, Polyatomic, and Orion, above). These MWIII Camos cannot be earned for MWII weapons.
11. Can a player level up a Modern Warfare II weapon in both games?
Yes.
Weapon progression will continuously update between games.
Example 1: Leveling up the M4 (shown above) in Modern Warfare III will also level up the weapon in Modern Warfare II (and vice versa). This includes unlocking all the weapon attachments (if applicable) as well as Camos and mastery Camos.
- Note that Rank and Prestige XP would be awarded in the game in which you are leveling up your weapon (either MWII or MWIII, but not both).
Example 2: If a MWII player has a set of weapons still requiring Weapon XP (WXP) to level up (to unlock attachments and/or Camos), this can be done in either MWII or MWIII. However, regular Player Rank and Prestige XP (unrelated to WXP) would be awarded to the specific game in question.
12. If a Tactical or Lethal Weapon has a Skin (like the “Wumpa Grenade” from “Tracer Pack: Crash™ Bandicoot”), do they carry forward?
Yes, provided the tactical or lethal is accessible and available for use in MWIII.
13. Is there a reason to purchase Modern Warfare II if all the weapons are available in Modern Warfare III?
Yes.
You would be able to have all your Modern Warfare II weaponry arsenal partially or fully leveled up and unlocked, along with their associated Camos, ready for Modern Warfare III launch, providing you put in the appropriate time to unlock and level up this content in MWII, prior to – or even after – playing MWIII.
Cosmetics-Related Questions
14. Do Weapon Charms (including Weapon Mastery Charms), Weapon Stickers (including Decals), Emblems, and Loading Screens all carry forward?
Yes.
15. What about Vehicle Skins, Wartracks, and Calling Cards?
Generally, yes.
Caveat: Some MWII vehicles, and Wartracks will not be available to use in Modern Warfare III.
Note: Challenges within MWII (e.g., Seasonal Prestige Challenges allowing Calling Cards to be unlocked) can be unlocked only in MWII, but unlocked Calling Cards (including those you go back and unlock in MWII) will carry forward.
16. Are there any Modern Warfare II cosmetics that won’t be supported in Modern Warfare III?
Generally, no, aside from the following caveats:
Some vehicle Skins may not be available (see Question 15).
Wartracks will not carry forward.
Some Tactical and Lethal equipment may not be available depending on the removing of those items in MWIII, to be replaced with MWIII-only equipment.
Exact Tactical and Lethal equipment within MWIII will be revealed at a later date.
All Modern Warfare II cosmetics will be usable in Modern Warfare III. However, as with Operators and Weapons, any cosmetic item with a limited time unlock won’t be available unless it was unlocked in MWII at the appropriate time.
Other Questions
17. How do I know whether a Modern Warfare II Store Bundle features content that can be used in Modern Warfare III?
Due to the labelling denoting that the content is usable in both games. This labelling is scheduled to be visible in the MWII store on August 16.
Example: A MWII player decides to purchase the Call of Duty League Midseason Pack. When inspecting the items within the Bundle, there is a label below the item carousel (as shown above) confirming that all the items will also be usable in Modern Warfare III.
18. In general, what happens if I purchase Modern Warfare III first, and then purchase Modern Warfare II? Will the MWII content still be shared?
Generally, yes.
If you own both games, you’ll have both sets of content, no matter when you purchase. Weapon progression will continuously update between games (see Question 11), and if an Operator is unlocked in Modern Warfare II (via a Campaign, Multiplayer, or a Special Ops Challenge), that (Base) Operator will then become available to use in Modern Warfare III as well.
19. Does all Carry Forward content work in a “Carry Back” capacity? For example, can I use unlocked Modern Warfare III content in Modern Warfare II?
No.
There is no “carry back” from Modern Warfare III to Modern Warfare II. No MWIII content will be playable in MWII.
Stay one step ahead and prepare for additional and detailed intel over the course of the coming weeks regarding all aspects of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.
Stay frosty.
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