Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Reveal Event Unleashes Brand New Trailer With Task Force 141 Going Against Makarov, Return of ‘No Russian’, and the Biggest Open-World Zombies Mode

Published 08/17/2023, 3:06 PM EDT

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“A dark new chapter begins”

Activision was teasing it for the past few days and now, this year’s highly anticipated Call of Duty has been fully unveiled. Fans who were frustrated with Modern Warfare II’s experience were eager to get a glimpse of this new premium. Well, it is here now, following a streak of leaks and rumors.

The much-awaited Shadow Siege reveal event for CoD 2023 has dropped an extended look at the upcoming FPS entry. Not to mention that it will leave the fans wanting for more. After a decade, Task Force 141 is going to face off with their arch nemesis, Makarov. This fight is going to be as intense as one can imagine. In short, the stakes are very-very high this time.

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Shadow Siege could be the best reveal event in Call of Duty history as Modern Warfare III receives new, extended story trailer

The event objective was simple: To free the Zaya Observatory by taking down the Konni forces. In the words of Shadow Company commander Philip Graves himself “This is an airborne to ground assault of the Konni-occupied Zaya Observatory”. However, the observatory got eventually destroyed.

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After completing the mission, players who succeeded in finishing the objectives, were greeted to an action-packed trailer in Warzone. It showed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III’s upcoming Campaign. By the looks of it, the story is going to feature an all-out war featuring Task Force 141 and the returning villain Makarov.

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Below is the latest reveal trailer for MWIII. It also teases dark fates for some iconic, beloved characters. Makarov is coming back in full form – with a new iteration of an infamous “No Russian” mission from 2009’s Modern Warfare 2. “Captain Price and Task Force 141 face off against the ultimate threat. The ultranationalist war criminal Vladimir Makarov is extending his grasp across the world causing Task Force 141 to fight like never before.”

Zombies confirmed in Modern Warfare III

Yes, the undead are coming and they are ready to wreak havoc in Modern Warfare’s universe. Per the official description, the largest Zombies experience is on its way for the fans this year. Not to mention it’s made by the excellent team of Treyarch – the studio behind Black Ops Cold War.

“For the first time, team up with other squads to survive and fight massive hordes of the undead in the largest Call of Duty® Zombies map ever. Modern Warfare® Zombies (MWZ) tells a new Treyarch Zombies story with missions, core Zombies features and secrets to discover”, reads the blog description from devs.

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“Expect to undertake missions across different regions that escalate in difficulty, with core Zombies features and a cavalcade of secrets to discover.” Oh, and not to mention that it will be an open-world PvE experience with a mix of extraction survival format. To be precise, MWIII Zombies mode will tell “an involved and unearthly Dark Aether Zombies story set in the Modern Warfare universe”. Moreover, players in this mode will be going against “some of the biggest enemies in Call of Duty history”.

How to pre-order Modern Warfare III and what are the rewards of pre-purchasing?

The game is now available to pre-purchase even before it’s out in the next three months. It will be supported on the following platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X\S, Xbox One, Battle.net, and Steam. The Vault Edition (digital or physical) is the most expensive version one can have for Modern Warfare III at $100. It will offer the following rewards:

  • Campaign Early Access (Preorder Benefit)
  • Open Beta Early Access (Preorder Benefit)
  • Soap Operator Pack (Preorder Benefit)
  • Nemesis Operator Pack
  • Two Weapon Vaults (available to test out during Open Beta sessions)

Also, the two colors of the new Weapon Vaults signify the Konni group (red and black) and Task Force 141 (blue and silver).

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Then there are the Cross-Gen Console (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X\S, and Xbox One) and Standard PC Editions (Battle.net and Steam), available for $70. They offer the digital versions of the game to the players. Following are the benefits for pre-ordering either of these two editions:

  • Campaign Early Access (Preorder Benefit)
  • Open Beta Early Access (Preorder Benefit)
  • Soap Operator Pack (Preorder Benefit)

Those who pre-order or pre-purchase Standard or Cross-Gen Console Digital Edition will have the option to upgrade to the Vault Edition.

When is the Open Beta of Modern Warfare III coming out?

The exact date is yet to be announced. Players who pre-order the game will be able to have an early access of the open beta. The makers will share more details on the same in the coming weeks. Similar to 2022’s MWII, PlayStation users will get to access the Modern Warfare III beta first. After that, others will have it on Xbox and PCs. Based on the rumors and leaks, here is an expected schedule for the Beta weekends:

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  • First Beta weekend (PS4/PS5): October 6 to October 10
  • Second Beta weekend (PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S/PC): October 12 to October 16
  • Early Access of single-player Campaign (PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S/PC): November 2
  • Complete Release (PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S/PC): November 10

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Developed by Sledgehammer Games, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III releases on November 10. What are your thoughts on the extended trailer for the title? Did you like it or not? Also, are you planning to make a pre-order? Let us know in the comments down below.

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