Activision has officially announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is set to be released as a premium game at full price, without any upgrade options available. Developed by Sledgehammer Games, this installment of the Call of Duty franchise is scheduled to launch later this year on both consoles and PC.
Recent speculation had hinted that the price of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 might be more affordable than initially anticipated. The Steam listing for the game displayed a price of AUD $54.95, which roughly translates to USD $36. Some players believed that this pricing applied only to individuals who owned Modern Warfare 2, granting them a discount for their purchase of the 2022 Call of Duty title. Nonetheless, it has been elucidated that this conjecture stands as fallible, as Activision has presently substantiated the official cost for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
As reported by CharlieIntel, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 represents a premium addition to the franchise and will be priced at $70. Additionally, Activision has explicitly stated that there will be no option to upgrade for owners of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. This declaration asserts that Modern Warfare 3 is not an expansion of its predecessor in the series. Nevertheless, there are skeptics among users who express in the comments section their decision not to acquire Modern Warfare 3.
Persistent rumors and leaks about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 have circulated for quite some time. A previous report had indicated that the game was originally conceived as an expansion to Modern Warfare 2. However, Activision has emphasized that Modern Warfare 3 is a standalone premium title, which aligns with the current report. The extent of content that Modern Warfare 3 will offer upon its release and its perceived value at the premium price point are points of intrigue.
Activision recently confirmed that certain content from Modern Warfare 2 will carry over to Modern Warfare 3 upon its release. This encompassing content includes weapons, attachments, Operators, skins, cosmetic items, and more. This provision enables fans to utilize the content they have unlocked in the new game. Despite these assertions by Activision, the inclusion of this feature raises the possibility that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was initially conceptualized as an expansion to Modern Warfare 2.
It’s important for fans playing on previous-generation consoles to take note that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will be available on both PS4 and Xbox One. While certain publishers have begun releasing their major titles exclusively on current-generation systems, it appears that online multiplayer-focused games and sports titles will continue to debut on older consoles for the foreseeable future.