Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 the eagerly anticipated latest iteration of the series promises to be the most epic yet. With an unrivalled multiplayer component which combines adrenaline fuelled gunplay and destructive kill streak rewards which is improved further still with the inclusion of the new Strike Package and Weapons Proficiency systems that allow gamers greater freedom than ever before when customizing their class to their playstyle.

Additionally the Call of Duty Elite® service means that players will be able to interact competitively and socially as never before. Adding further to this experience still is the Elite app which can be used with a Android or Apple smartphone to check stats and alter loadouts on the move. From release onwards there will also be daily competitions. - A.B.

All New Strike Packages: Killstreaks have been redesigned to reward different play styles and skill levels through unique Strike Packages. Completing game mode objectives now counts towards your Pointstreak progression. For the first time ever, kills are not the only way to earn Pointstreaks.

Assault Strike Package – Pointstreaks within this package chain together and deal direct damage. It includes classics like the Predator Missile and Attack Helicopter. Your streak resets on death.

Support Strike Package – Pointstreaks within this package do not chain, focusing instead on surveillance and disruption. Your streak does not reset on death.

Specialist Strike Package – Pointstreaks within this package are designed for advanced players. Rewards come in the form of additional perks for optimal performance. These perks last until death.

New Game Modes - Fan favourite game modes make their return (Free-for-All, Team Death, Match, Domination, etc.), and a series of new modes make their introduction to the Modern Warfare® series:

Kill Confirmed – Collect dog tags from killed players. Prevent the other team from collecting yours

Team Defender – Grab the flag and protect the flag carrier to increase your team’s score

New Game Modes For Private Match

Infection

• The infected kills enemies to recruit them for the infected team.

Drop Zone

• Hold the Drop Zone for Team Points and Care Packages.

Team Juggernaut

• With the support of a juggernaut, kill players on the opposing team. The first team to reach the score limit wins.

Juggernaut

• Kill the Juggernaut to become the new Juggernaut

Gun Game

• Be the first to dominate with every gun

One in the Chamber

• Gain ammo by eliminating enemies. Be the last to survive.

Customizable Game Modes For Private Match

• Private matches have been significantly enhanced to allow players to create new, customizable game modes in addition to the new modes for private matches (listed above) and share newly created games modes with friends.

Through ELITE, subscribers can vote on favourite new modes and those modes could make their way into public playlists.

Multiplayer Maps: 16 Maps – including the maps shown at Call of Duty® XP:

• Resistance
• Dome
• Underground
• Village
• Arkaden

Dedicated Servers: Modern Warfare 3 will support dedicated servers on Day 1

Players will be able to: browse, filter, favorite, and join Call of Duty®: MW3 dedicated servers of their choice. Players will be able to setup their own server and administer their MW3 dedicated servers with direct control over features such as game rules, setup and ban lists.

Special OPS (Co-Opertive Gameplay)

Having made its introduction in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2, Special Ops makes its return in Modern Warfare 3 with a bevy of additions that innovate as a stand-alone mode, but also serves as an effective springboard into multiplayer action.
Survival Mode:

• Making its first appearance in MW3, Survival Mode is the New Special Ops mode in which players face wave upon wave of attacking enemies. Acquaint yourself with all 16 MP maps by playing through them on Survival Mode – a great way for players to prepare for online multiplayer.

Mission Mode:

• Mission Mode makes its return, allowing players to team up with a friend locally or online for 16 new time-trial and objective-based missions.

Ranking/Progression System:

• An independent rank progression system within Special Ops which spans both Mission and Survival based on the rank progression players encounter in multiplayer.