Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Shooter • Tactical • Adventure
2011

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is an upcoming Shooter/Tactical/Adventure game releasing on PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. Scheduled to launch on November 8, 2011.

Developed by Sledgehammer Games, Infinity Ward and published by Activision.

Release Date: 11/09/2011

Released
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Story

On August 17, 2016, hours after killing General Shepherd, Captain Price and Nikolai evacuate a dying John "Soap" MacTavish from Site Hotel Bravo, Afghanistan. Soap receives medical attention in a safehouse run by Nikolai's Loyalist allies in Himachal Pradesh, India, but Vladamir Makarov's forces arrive in an attempt to kill the trio. After the doctor is shot down, Yuri, Nikolai's best soldier, who has as much a grudge against Makarov as Price, gives Soap an adrenaline shot to keep his heart going, and helps secure a safe route out of the country.

Meanwhile, the war between Russia and the United States continues, despite the U.S. Capital being secured. The actions of Delta Force's Team Metal — made up of Sgt. Derek "Frost" Westbrook, "Grinch", "Truck", and their C.O. "Sandman" facilitates the Russian army's withdrawal from the invasion of Lower Manhattan, New York City. They begin by destroying a jamming tower on top of the New York Stock Exchange, then hijack a Russian Oscar II submarine in the East River with the assistance of the US Navy SEALs, in order to use its ordnance against its own fleet. Eventually, Russia pulls back its forces from the US East Coast.

On October 4, 2016, Russian President Boris Vorshevsky announces his plans to make peace with the U.S. at a summit in Hamburg. However, during the flight, Makarov's men hijack Vorshevsky's plane and force it into a crash landing on the tarmac of an airport. F.S.O. Agent Andrei Harkov attempts to secure Vorshevsky, but is killed when Makarov appears inside what the F.S.O. believe to be a evacuation helicopter Makarov kidnaps the President, and plans to capture and torture his daughter Alena, to force the President to give Makarov access to the Russian nuclear arsenal that has the capability and destructive power to destroy the entire continent of Europe.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 3PC (Microsoft Windows)MacXbox 360

Genres

ShooterTacticalAdventure

Developers

  • Sledgehammer Games
  • Infinity Ward

Publisher

  • Activision

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

First person

Multiplayer

  • Online Co-op: 2 playersOffline Co-op: 2 playersOnline: up to 18 playersOffline: up to 4 players
  • Online Co-op: 2 playersOffline Co-op: 2 playersOnline: up to 18 playersOffline: up to 4 players
  • Online Co-op: 2 playersOffline Co-op: 2 playersOnline: up to 18 playersOffline: up to 4 players

Part of

  • Call of Duty franchise

Ratings & Reviews

81%
Critic Score
9 reviews
73%
User Score
1035 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionWarfare

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operativeSplit screen

Key Features

modern warfarehelicoptervehicular combatbloodyinvasionfast paceddeathsoldier

Game Engine

Built with IW Engine

Release Information

Primary Release Date

November 8, 2011

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Mac

May 20, 2014
Worldwide
June 8, 2017
Worldwide

PC (Microsoft Windows)

November 17, 2011
Japan
November 18, 2011
Worldwide

PlayStation 3

November 17, 2011
Japan
November 8, 2011
Worldwide

Xbox 360

November 8, 2011
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3