Modern Warfare 3 is a game under considerable pressure. As the continuation of the story from last year’s Modern Warfare 2, it marks a break from the traditional release cycle, which previously alternated between Modern Warfare, Black Ops, and other sub-brands annually. Yet, amidst the pressure and expectations, the game is a unique opportunity for redemption, particularly in light of recent criticisms about the quality of Call of Duty games.
While we still have no idea about exactly what this year’s Call of Duty entry will be and when it’s coming out, it looks like we won’t have to wait for too long to find out.
According to the official Call of Duty Twitter account, the “first details” about a reveal event are coming soon.
Look for the first details about the [REDACTED] Reveal Event in the Season 05 Announcement and additional #MWII carry forward details soon. Stay frosty.
— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) July 18, 2023
As previously mentioned, the next Call of Duty game is Modern Warfare 3, a successor to Modern Warfare 2, which set the franchise’s newest sales record last year. Modern Warfare 3 will reportedly extend its predecessor’s legacy, not just through its story. Content from Modern Warfare 2, including operators, weapons, and bundles, will see carryover into the new game. Activision’s decision to continue this continuity of content across titles signifies a thoughtful progression and commitment to fan satisfaction.
While a concrete release date for Modern Warfare 3 is yet to be officially confirmed, official court documents suggested a November 10 release date. Before that, fans will have an opportunity to get their hands on the game during two scheduled beta testing periods from October 6-10 and October 12-16, as part of a roadmap already rumored to be in place.
Unfortunately for PlayStation owners, Modern Warfare 3 might mark the first time in a long time that you won’t get early access to a new Call of Duty entry.
As part of Microsoft’s new deal with Sony, it’s believed that the manufacturers of PlayStation had to give up the marketing and early access rights to Call of Duty. It’s unclear if this is true, but it wouldn’t surprise us if this is the case. After all, Sony lost all the leverage it had when FTC lost its appeal and the CMA agreed to compromise. The purchase still isn’t final, with Microsoft pushing the closing date back to October. But, it’s only a matter of time before Call of Duty becomes a property of Xbox. It might not end up being exclusive to the platform anytime soon. Still, Sony better start planning for a future that might not see Call of Duty hit PlayStation consoles.
Speaking of Call of Duty, Microsoft is expected to release next year’s entry on the incoming Switch model. The likelihood of this year’s installment hitting the outgoing Nintendo Switch is unlikely.
