Sledgehammer and Activision are teasing Modern Warfare 3 on Twitter

Interestingly, several leaks have started to paint a picture of what Modern Warfare 3 might entail. An alleged promotional leak from Monster Energy drink revealed Captain Price, a prominent character from the Modern Warfare series, complete with a Modern Warfare 3 logo emblazoned in red. The tease also included a hint of another familiar face, Vladimir Makarov, one of the series' main antagonists.

The gameplay itself is expected to continue the tradition of multiplayer, campaign, and a Zombies mode. In fact, one of the more intriguing rumors claims Modern Warfare 3's Zombies mode could feature a second version of the popular Outbreak mode originally introduced by Treyarch in Black Ops Cold War. Additionally, the upcoming entry may feature remastered maps from previous games. This is further complemented by the rumor of a return of the War mode, reminiscent of Call of Duty: WWII.

A leak suggests that the perk system might be revamped this time around as well. Instead of the conventional model, the players might be able to choose gear items such as vests, boots, and gloves with built-in perks. The leaks also indicate the return of the classic minimap, changing the dynamics of unsuppressed weapons in the game.

In the meanwhile, the next major reveal for the Call of Duty franchise is expected to happen alongside the announcement of the fifth and final season of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

On the business side, the rumors come amid Activision Blizzard's ongoing legal issues, with the company now poised to be acquired by Microsoft. Despite these uncertainties, the Call of Duty franchise has a secured future on Sony platforms, courtesy of a contract signed with Microsoft.

All things considered, Modern Warfare 3 has a lot of expectations to live up to. As we stand on the cusp of this reveal, fans of the series are eager to know what the future holds.