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This article has been updated to reflect all the confirmed intel we have about the upcoming release to date.
A campaign reveal trailer is expected at Gamescom ONL on Tuesday, August 22.
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This article has been updated to reflect the title reveal accordingly.
Here’s a breakdown of everything we’ve learned in the lead-up to MW3’s release.
The reveal event was then followed up with acampaign sneak peek at Gamescom Opening Night Live.
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FYI: Not a fucking expansion pack.
That date has since been confirmed by Activision.
Modern Warfare 3 will follow suit, with players who preorder the game receiving early access beginning onNovember 2.
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An all new experience, known as Open Combat Missions, will also be available.
Vladimir Makarov has been confirmed to be the antagonist for the campaign.
Players got an early look at the campaign during Gamescom 2023.
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The showcase featured a play through of the mission Operation 627.
Players got to watch as Alpha Team breached a massive castle under the cover of night and a thunderstorm.
Preordering grants early access to the beta and campaign.
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This includes fan favorites like Rust and Terminal.
There are some changes coming to gunsmith and perks, however.
Perks will be tied visualized in the armory as specific equipment.
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Only a few leaks made their way into the wildand were promptly hit with copyright strikes by Activision.
Modern Warfare Zombies
A zombies mode developed by Treyarch Studios is confirmed for MW3 (2023).
Outbreak was notably locked behind PlayStation exclusivity for an entire year following the release ofBlack Ops Cold War.
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The dreaded exclusivity period ended just shy of the release of Call of Duty: Vanguard.
The mode will continue the Dark Aether storyline via Operation Deadbolt.
In the reveal cinematic, Players are reintroduced to reoccurring Call of Duty baddie Zakhaev.
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In doing so, he unleashes an all new horde of the undead.
There are some caveats, however, as not every item will be available universally.
Equipment that is eligible for Carry Forward status is now marked as such in-game in Modern Warfare 2.
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Will COD be on Game Pass?
The first, which players on PlayStation can preinstall now, will begin on October 6.
This first weekend of beta access is exclusive to PlayStation as part of the aforementioned marketing agreement with Activision.
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You will need anXbox Game Pass CoreorXbox Game Pass Ultimatesubscription to participate in the preorder early access beta.
The beta period will conclude on Monday, October 16 at 10AM PT/1PM ET.
Preordering grants early access to the beta and campaign.
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Price check:$100 (Steam)|$100 (Battle.net)|$100 (PlayStation)
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