Was Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 always a premium-priced DLC?

These inconsistencies haven't gone unnoticed. The internet is awash with frustrated, speculative fans, with many voicing concerns over what they perceive as a glorified DLC masquerading as a full-priced game. The community's unrest is obvious, with calls for price adjustments and transparent communication from Activision.

In response to these technical glitches and community uproar, Activision has acknowledged the problems and deployed updates aimed at resolving them. However, the publisher has stopped short of addressing the root cause of these issues or the speculation surrounding the game's origins as a DLC.

It's worth noting that recent Call of Duty titles have been accessible through a unified Call of Duty HQ app, which could partially explain the trophy listing anomaly. However, this does not fully account for the diverse experiences across different platforms or the initial request for a Modern Warfare II disc.

As Modern Warfare III's full launch approaches - it's already available to play via early access - with multiplayer and a new co-op Zombies extraction mode on the horizon, players and industry observers are waiting for further updates. Will Activision clarify the game's standing and address the community's concerns? Will future Call of Duty titles face similar identity crises, or will they carve out distinct spaces within the franchise's expansive universe?

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 isn't on Game Pass. It's believed that Call of Duty and Diablo isn't coming to the popular subscription service until next year.