Modern Warfare 3 Gets a Surprise Send-Off: One Last Patch Before Black Ops 7 Takes the Stage
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Modern Warfare 3 gets a final, surprise update with weapon balancing and new Armory Unlock challenges before it's completely overshadowed by Black Ops 7. It's a nice send-off for the dedicated players who are still enjoying the game.
Right, so *Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3* is getting a bit of a surprise encore, even though most of us probably reckoned it was curtains after *Black Ops 6* was revealed. According to Game Rant, Sledgehammer Games has dropped a final, unexpected update for the 2023 shooter. Think of it as a little 'thank you' before everyone inevitably migrates over to the next big thing.
Now, *Modern Warfare 3* had a bit of a rough start, didn't it? Critics weren't exactly singing its praises, especially when it came to the single-player campaign. Some folks even called it glorified DLC – ouch! But, fair play, the multiplayer side of things got a lot more love, particularly the faster movement and those classic map remasters.
So, what's in this final hurrah of an update? Well, the big news is some weapon rebalancing, specifically a couple of nerfs aimed at taming the Reclaimer 18 Shotgun and the Rival-9 Submachine Gun. Apparently, these two were running rampant in online matches, and Sledgehammer's decided to dial them back a bit. The Reclaimer 18's JAK Devastator Kit is taking a serious hit to its damage output, while the Rival-9's JAK Headhunter Kit is getting its headshot multiplier tweaked. Basically, if you've been relying on these weapons to dominate, it might be time to find a new favorite.
And speaking of new favorites, the update also teases new Armory Unlock challenges coming soon. What does this mean? Well, it sounds like weapons and Conversion Kits that were previously locked behind seasonal Battle Passes are making their way into the Armory Unlock system. So, if you missed out on those goodies the first time around, you'll have another chance to snag them by completing challenges. Weapons like the DTIR 30-06 Battle Rifle and the Kastov LSW Light Machine Gun, along with various Conversion Kits, are all set to get new challenges.
Activision also confirmed they're pulling both *Modern Warfare 2* and *Modern Warfare 3* from the *Call of Duty HQ* app. It sounds like this is just to clear space for *Black Ops 7*.
Look, *Modern Warfare 3* might not have been everyone's cup of tea (or energy drink, in this case), but it clearly still has a dedicated player base. This final update is a nice little nod to those folks who are sticking with it, even as the next shiny thing looms on the horizon. Is it going to suddenly make *Modern Warfare 3* a masterpiece? Probably not. But it's a solid gesture, and who knows, maybe it'll breathe some fresh life into the multiplayer scene for a little while longer. It's a digital wizard's equivalent of tossing a firework into a dying bonfire - a last little burst of light before it fades away. Fair play to Sledgehammer for giving it one last go.
Tags: Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 3, Update, Patch Notes, Sledgehammer Games
Original article: Game Rant