Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III will be revealed tomorrow in Warzone as a "direct sequel"

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Activision is preparing to reveal Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III during its Shadow Siege limited-time event in Call of Duty: Warzone 2 at 10:30 a.m. PT on Thursday.

Today Activision gave us some context for the game, which is a "direct sequel" to last year's Modern Warfare II and is set to launch on November 10. It's a surprise to see a "direct sequel" to last year's title because in the past Activision rotated the launch year between three major studios and then changed the theme each year, from WWII to Modern. Warfare through Black Ops.

Various reports have indicated that there are different explanations for this change. Some say there has been a development hiccup that has led to complications such as declining demand for WWII games and studios falling behind on core content. But it's clear for now that Activision is sticking to the popularity of Modern Warfare, which came on strong as a reboot in 2019 and then returned in 2022. Now, in 2023, Modern Warfare's third installment III is coming, with Sledgehammer Games working closely with Infinity Ward to deliver the game.

Activision said the new title features the return of iconic heroes and villains. Players will be able to get closer to characters, delve deeper into storylines, and continue to develop progression and loadouts without interruption.

Each title release represents an epic experience that stands out in terms of unique gameplay and innovation. Modern Warfare III, however, brings back what previous titles set up. He's about to settle old scores and start new ones.

"With back-to-back premium releases, we're really excited for what the future holds for Modern Warfare and Call of Duty," the company said.

Contrary to previous reports that it may be multiplayer-only, the company said it will be a premium annual gaming experience across campaign, multiplayer, and co-op modes, as well as deep integration with Call of Duty: Warzone.

Vladimir Makarov, an ultranationalist extremist from the first Modern Warfare series, is set to return based on the teaser videos so far. At the end of last year's title, a post-credits scene had Makarov texting his comrades the words "no Russian." It was the name of an infamous Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 mission in 2009, where innocent civilians are slaughtered.

Makarov terrorists entered a Moscow airport and mowed down civilians. As the player, you were a CIA agent posing as a terrorist. To stay hidden, one had to pose as a terrorist and help in the attack on civilians. It was a controversial mission that communicated the horrors of modern warfare.

In new teasers for the game, Makarov is in prison and presumably escaping, setting the events of the new game going. a new No Russian scene.

In multiplayer gameplay, players can continue to use player inventory and weapon progression from last year's Modern Warfare II to this year's Modern Warfare III. There will also be "the biggest Zombies offer yet" with another Zombies mode.

There will be new "open combat missions in the campaign; new combat vests and a new perk system to customize your Multiplayer Operator; new Tac-Stance movement; new spare parts for customizing your the gunsmith and more.

Players will be able to use an online hotspot for future Call of Duty content. Starting with Modern Warfare II and Warzone, and now with Modern Warfare III and beyond, players can browse all of their content in one place at Call of Duty HQ, making it easy to select which game and modes to play. you want to play.

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