While eyes turn to the upcoming Black Ops 6, Activision is still releasing content for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. A recent leak reveals that a new Fallout bundle is coming to MWIII and Call of Duty: Warzone.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Warzone getting Fallout collab

The leak includes a promotional image of the new Fallout-inspired Vault Dweller Tracer Pack and a short video showing the content. As with all leaks, fans should wait for official confirmation. However, this may be the “Top Secret” collab teased in the official Modern Warfare III/Warzone Season 4 roadmap revealed last week. Unfortunately, there’s no indication of when the pack will release.

The upcoming Modern Warfare III Vault Dweller Tracer Pack includes “Vault 141” jumpsuits for operators Price, Ghost, Soap, and Gaz. It also adds the new “Vault Tech Approved” M16 skin, featuring Vault Tech’s iconic blue and yellow color scheme. Meanwhile, the HRM-9’s Atomic Disintegrator skin evokes the appearance of Fallout’s plasma weapons. Players can also equip the glowing green Vault Tech Tracers and enemy-disintegrating VATS Dismemberment to complete the effect.

The video also features a new Vault-Tech engineer sticker, You’re SPECIAL decal, Nuka-Cola Spacer weapon sticker, and Fatman and Lets do This charms. The latter features Ghost in the form of one of Fallout’s Vault-Tec bobbleheads. Modern Warfare III and Warzone players can also get several loading screens and calling cards based on Fallout 4.

Fallout has gotten a recent boost in popularity following the release of its TV adaptation on Amazon Prime. Microsoft and Bethesda have also capitalized on the buzz by bringing Fallout-inspired items and skins to Fortnite.

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Call of Duty: Warzone developer Raven Software teased that players may soon be able to participate in 120-player battle royale matches. This is already the case in Warzone Mobile, but the Console and PC version is capped at 100.

Raven Software tease 120-player matches coming to Call of Duty: Warzone

“120. BR,” Raven Software tweeted on Tuesday. The studio didn’t say anything else, but the clear implication is that Warzone matches are about to get a little bit bigger. It is hard to tell when this new update will happen, though it may be part of the upcoming fourth season of Modern Warfare III. There was nothing about it on the roadmap, but that might not be a dealbreaker. However, it’s also possible that Raven is just gauging perception and doesn’t have a concrete timetable yet.

Call of Duty Modern: Warfare players may recall that the game initially supported up to 150 players in Battle Royale. Developers reduced the number to 100 last year, citing a desire to reduce matchmaking times and make the battles less chaotic.

Warzone got its last update on the 14th, adjusting balance and progression and fixing bugs. Meanwhile, Modern Warfare III Season 3 launches on Wednesday, May 29. It will add several new weapons and operators over the course of the season. The latter includes a Gundam crossover, letting players dress the avatars as one of three different Mobile Suits. Warzone specifically is getting map changes and new mechanics, though there will also be plenty of content for the Modern Warfare III multiplayer.

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Treyarch and Sledgehammer Games launched a new update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Warzone on Tuesday. The May 14 update isn’t too substantial in terms of new content. However, it implements various bug fixes and one significant new quality-of-life feature.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Warzone May 14 update

The new update now lets Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III players preview weapon skin in the Store. Additionally, MWIII and Warzone players can now unlock Weapon Prestige Camos for MWII weapons.

The rest of the changes are a mix of bug fixes, balance adjustment, and removing exploits. This includes fixing collisions on the Derail map, and balance changes to the Arcade, Infected and One in the Chamber modes. Player will also notice fixes to the Lockwood Mk2 marksman rifle and COR-45 handgun.

The May 14 patch notes for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Warzone are as follows:

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III

UIX

• Equipment Skins can now be previewed in the Store.
• Bug Fixes
  • Tracked Challenges widget now accurately reflects progress toward Weapon Prestige Camos.
  • Locked Calling Cards earned via the current Season’s Battle Pass are now displayed in the Customization menu.
  • Locked/Unlocked filter for Calling Cards in the Customization menu now functions as expected.
  • Restored functionality of the Select / Deselect All button in the Quick Play menu.
  • EMP HUD effects no longer persist upon Wheelson-HS destruction via Stormender.

Gameplay

• Resolved an issue causing Akimbo Weapons to be given less reserve ammo than intended following a map infiltration sequence.

Progression

• Weapon Prestige Camos can now be unlocked for MWII Weapons.

Maps

• Derail
  • Added collision to prevent an exploit that allowed players to get in the blue train car near the Crossing area.

Modes

• Arcade
  • EOD Padding no longer reduces incoming explosive damage by power Weapons.
• Infected
  • Blank Perk icons are no longer shown on the HUD upon spawning as a survivor.
• One in the Chamber
  • Weapon Match Stats section of the After-Action Report is no longer empty upon completing a match.

Weapons & Attachments

Light Machine Guns

• DG-58 LSW
  • Decreased neck, torso, arm, and hand damage multipliers from 1.1x to 1x. 

Marksman Rifles

• Lockwood Mk2
  • JAK Wardens Conversion Kit
    • Resolved an issue causing incompatible Attachments to remain equipped in the Gunsmith.

Handguns

• COR-45
  • Implemented measures to prevent exploits that allow firing faster than intended.

Attachments

• Adjusted Pros and Cons for multiple Optic Attachments to reflect their true statistics.
  • Corio Enforcer Optic
  • Dragon’s Eye Optic
  • KR Marauder 9 Riser

Perks

• High-Gain Antenna (Gear)
  • Addressed an issue causing Equipment detected by allies with Signal Jammer not to appear indicated on the compass.

Equipment

• Scatter Mine (Tactical)
  • In Hardcore mode, players equipped with EOD Padding are no longer immune to stun effects.

Field Upgrades

• Enhanced Vision Goggles
  • Player is no longer forced to unequip upon a dead battery, instead, vision is blurred until the goggles are manually removed.

Call of Duty: Warzone

Weapons & Attachments

Progression

• Weapon Prestige Camos can now be unlocked for MWII Weapons.

Light Machine Guns

• DG-58 LSW
  • Decreased neck, torso, arm, and hand damage multipliers from 1.1x to 1x. 

Marksman Rifles

• Lockwood Mk2
  • JAK Wardens Conversion Kit
    • Resolved an issue causing incompatible Attachments to remain equipped in the Gunsmith.

Handguns

• COR-45
  • Implemented measures to prevent exploits that allow firing faster than intended.

Attachments

• Adjusted Pros and Cons for multiple Optic Attachments to reflect their true statistics.
  • Corio Enforcer Optic
  • Dragon’s Eye Optic
  • KR Marauder 9 Riser

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue preventing the Call of Duty Endowment challenge to track 20 operators using a Snapshot Grenade from tracking properly.
• Fixed an issue allowing players to enter a vehicle while using the Biometric Scanner.

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The PlayStation Store’s Spring Sale is going on now, offering discounts on over 2,000 full games and hundreds of DLC. These include discounts of 75% or more on select items.

PlayStation Store has over 2000 games on sale

The PlayStation Spring Sale covers over 3,000 items, though a few games stand out from the crowd. For example, Sony offers some great deals for sports fans, who can save 75% on NBA 2K24, while EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Edition is 60% off.

Meanwhile, shooter fans can pick up the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Cross-Gen Bundle for 50% off. It includes the game, several cosmetic packs, and a large amount of premium currency. Similarly, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III – Vault Edition is 25% off. Battlefield 2042 is 85% off, while Destiny 2’s Witch Queen expansion is 75% off. PlayStation users can also grab the team-based Tactical FPS Hell Let Loose for 35% off.

RPG fans can save 40% on Cyberpunk 2077 and 15% on its Phantom Liberty DLC. Meanwhile, Fallout 4 is 75% off, and The Outer Worlds: Board-Approved Bundle is 50% off. Other RPG deals include 40% off Remnant II and 25% off Persona 3 Reload and Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

Horror fans can save 20% on the Frictional Collection, which includes Soma and the Amnesia series. Meanwhile, anyone who’d been meaning to check the Horizon series can save 50% on Zero Dawn: Complete Edition and 40% on Forbidden West. The PlayStation Store also has deals for strategy fans, such as 30% off on Age of Wonders 4.

This is just a tiny sampling of the thousands of games on sale. The PlayStation Store’s Spring Sale runs until April 24, so gamers still have plenty of time to shop around.

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A Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 free multiplayer and Zombies weekend begins later today and will run until April 8. The weekend is designed to give new players a taste of the new Season 3 content like the newly-released maps, as well as some of the game’s most popular modes.

The multiplayer and Zombies content included in Modern Warfare 3 free weekend

The free multiplayer weekend will include five core-6v6 modes, such as Capture the Flag, which was introduced for Season 3. These will take place on six maps that include Das Haus, Stash House, Rust, and the new Emergency map.

Zombies fans can enjoy the traditional Modern Warfare Zombies mode as well as Hordepoint. The maps on offer during the free weekend include Tetanus, Satan’s Quarry, and Skidgrow.

The free weekend celebrates the arrival of Season 3 yesterday, April 3, which added new content for Modern Warfare III and Warzone 2. The new season added six new 6v6 maps for the multiplayer modes: Emergency, 6 Star, Grime, Tanked, Growhouse, and Checkpoint. The Capture the Flag and One in the Chamber modes made their return to the franchise yesterday, while Minefield and Escort will appear in the later Reloaded update.

Warzone saw the return of Rebirth Island for Resurgence mode. A new Resurgence Champion’s Quest and SpyDrones contract are now available on the island, while the Climb & Punishment Gulag public event will take place elsewhere. Rebirth Island also brings new features like a biometric scanner, smart displays, and the Squad Rage field upgrade.

Both games get to benefit from the new Season Pass. New operators Banshee, Hush, and Snoop Dogg join the roster, while a quartet of new weapons can also be unlocked. Finally, new Store highlights include the Cheech & Chong Tracer Pack and the trio of Godzilla x Kong: New Empire Bundles.

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Tekken 8 is the new release to make the biggest impact in the January 2024 PlayStation Store downloads chart. While it’s not the only new January game to enter the chart for PS5, it’s the only title to break into the top 5, beating The Last of Us Part II Remastered by a significant margin. Meanwhile, not a single new game hit the PS4 charts.

PS5 and PS4 PS Store top downloads in January 2024

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III took the top spot in the PS5 downloads chart in North America, although it only reached third place in Europe. Perpetual best-seller Grand Theft Auto V remains in the top spot in Europe and came second in North America. Tekken 8 is the best-selling new release, coming in at #4 in North America and #5 in Europe.

Other new releases to enter the PS5 sales chart include The Last of Us Part II Remastered at #11 in North America and #10 in Europe, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown at #19 in North America and #13 in Europe. Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth broke into the North America chart at #14 but missed the Europe chart. Finally, Granblue Fantasy: Relink hit the North America chart at #18 but also missed the Europe chart, something that’s quite an achievement for a game that was only in early access until February 1.

These are the top PlayStation Store downloads for PS5 and PS4 for January 2024:

PS5 US/Canada top downloads

1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
2. Grand Theft Auto V
3. Madden NFL 24
4. Tekken 8
5. NBA 2K24
6. Baldur’s Gate 3
7. EA Sports FC 24
8. Hogwarts Legacy
9. Gran Turismo 7
10. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
11. The Last of Us Part II Remastered
12. Hell Let Loose
13. UFC 5
14. Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
15. Mortal Kombat 1
16. God of War Ragnarok
17. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
18. Granblue Fantasy: Relink
19. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
20. ARK: Survival Ascended

PS5 EU Top Downloads

1. Grand Theft Auto V
2. EA Sports FC 24
3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
4. Hogwarts Legacy
5. Tekken 8
6. Baldur’s Gate 3
7. Gran Turismo 7
8. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
9. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
10. The Last of Us Part II Remastered
11. UFC 5
12. It Takes Two
13. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
14. NBA 2K24
15. ARK: Survival Ascended
16. Cyberpunk 2077
17. The Crew Motorfest
18. Elden Ring
19. Need for Speed Unbound
20. Assassin’s Creed Mirage

PS4 US/Canada Top Downloads

1. Minecraft
2. Red Dead Redemption 2
3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
4. Need for Speed Heat
5. Batman: Arkham Knight
6. Grand Theft Auto V
7. theHunter: Call of the Wild
8. Mortal Kombat X
9. EA Sports FC 24
10. NBA 2K24
11. A Way Out
12. Injustice 2
13. Gang Beasts
14. Hogwarts Legacy
15. Overcooked! 2
16. Call of Duty: Black Ops III
17. God of War III Remastered
18. Resident Evil 6
19. God of War
20. CarX Drift Racing Online

PS4 EU Top Downloads

1. EA Sports FC 24
2. Minecraft
3. Need for Speed Heat
4. Red Dead Redemption 2
5. A Way Out
6. Grand Theft Auto V
7. Hogwarts Legacy
8. Need for Speed Payback
9. Batman: Arkham Knight
10. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
11. theHunter: Call of the Wild
12. Mortal Kombat X
13. CarX Drift Racing Online
14. Battlefield V
15. Gang Beasts
16. WRC 7 FIA World Rally Championship
17. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
18. Goat Simulator
19. Star Wars Battlefront II
20. Resident Evil 6

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Hogwarts Legacy beats Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 to be the best-selling US PS5 game on the PS Store for 2023, as well as on PS5 and PS4 in Europe. The news comes just days after it was revealed that Hogwarts Legacy was the first non-Call of Duty or Rockstar-developed title to top the US sales chart since 2008.

PS5 and PS4 PS Store top downloads in 2023

Hogwarts Legacy takes the top spot in the PS5 downloads chart in North America, although Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 beats it in the PS4 chart. This result comes as little surprise following the reveal of the US sales chart at the end of last week. The US sales charts are usually dominated by the latest Call of Duty title or the newest game developed by Rockstar. However, Hogwarts Legacy became the first best seller to fall outside of those categories since Rock Band in 2008.

Elsewhere in the PS Store charts, EA Sports FC 24 took the top spot for both PS5 and PS4 in Europe. Meanwhile, the biggest first-party release for Sony was Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, which hit #3 in North America and #5 in Europe. These are the top PlayStation Store downloads for PS5 and PS4 for 2023:

PS5 US/Canada top downloads

1. Hogwarts Legacy
2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
3. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
4. Madden NFL 24
5. NBA 2K24
6. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
7. Baldur’s Gate 3
8. Diablo IV
9. EA Sports FC 24
10. Mortal Kombat 1
11. MLB The Show 23
12. Final Fantasy XVI
13. Resident Evil 4
14. Dead Island 2
15. WWE 2K23
16. Assassin’s Creed Mirage
17. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
18. Dead Space
19. Street Fighter 6
20. Grand Theft Auto V

PS5 EU Top Downloads

1. EA Sports FC 24
2. Hogwarts Legacy
3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
4. Grand Theft Auto V
5. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
6. FIFA 23
7. Baldur’s Gate 3
8. Diablo IV
9. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
10. Assassin’s Creed Mirage
11. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
12. Cyberpunk 2077
13. F1 23
14. Resident Evil 4
15. Final Fantasy XVI
16. NBA 2K24
17. NBA 2K23
18. Dead Island 2
19. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
20. Need for Speed Unbound

PS4 US/Canada Top Downloads

1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
2. Hogwarts Legacy
3. MLB The Show 23
4. Madden NFL 24
5. NBA 2K24
6. EA Sports FC 24
7. Diablo IV
8. Red Dead Redemption
9. Red Dead Redemption 2
10. WWE 2K23
11. Resident Evil 4
12. Minecraft
13. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
14. Grand Theft Auto V
15. Persona 4 Golden
16. Dead Island 2
17. NHL 24
18. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
19. Wobbly Life
20. Batman: Arkham Knight

PS4 EU Top Downloads

1. EA Sports FC 24
2. Minecraft
3. Red Dead Redemption 2
4. Grand Theft Auto V
5. FIFA 23
6. The Forest
7. The Last of Us Part II
8. Hogwarts Legacy
9. A Way Out
10. Gang Beasts
11. UFC 4
12. NBA 2K23
13. Need for Speed Heat
14. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
15. The Last of Us Remastered
16. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
17. theHunter: Call of the Wild
18. The Crew 2
19. Star Wars Battlefront II
20. Tekken 7

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Season 1 Reloaded launches for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone. The update goes live on January 17 and introduces new weapons, modes, and events, a new map, and more.

Sledgehammer Games’ Modern Warfare III is getting a new 6v6 map that sees operators facing off in an upscale shopping center in downtown Rio. Developers are also introducing a new ranked 4v4 modes using Call of Duty League rules. Modern Warfare III players can also earn in-game rewards by participating in The Boys: Supe Siege Event Challenge. Players who complete all six objectives unlock “The Boys Special” LMG Weapon Blueprint.

Call of Duty getting new modes, weapons, maps, and more

Additionally, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III players can also try out the new Headquarters, Infected, and Team Gunfight multiplayer modes. As explained in a blog post, Headquarters tasks players with securing and defending a series of locations to accrue points. Infected matches begin with one Infected Operator, who must kill and transform the other players into more Infected Operators. Finally, Team Gunfight is a 6v6 version of the existing 2v2 Gunfight mode.

Meanwhile, Call of Duty: Warzone players can attempt the Champion Quest and Gulag Night Vision Public event. The first is a multi-part challenge on the Urzikstan map, while the second is a night-vision battle in a darkened Gulag. Warzone players can also find a new Weapon Case in Battle Royale, and an alternate win condition called Covert Exit.

Call of Duty: Zombies players also have a new Warlord to contend with. South Korean–born Dokkaebi is an expert in electronic warfare and commands a fleet of autonomous drones. Her headquarters is on top of a skyscraper in Zaravan City, though reaching and defeating her will be a serious challenge.

Finally, Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare III’s two new weapons are the HRM-9 submachine gun and TAQ Evolvere light machine gun. The 9mm HRM-9 excels in close quarters, and players can modify it for improved midrange effectiveness. The TAQ, on the other hand, is a powerful and versatile belt-fed machine gun with a wide range of attachments. Players can unlock the HRM-9 by completing an Armory Challenge and the TAQ Evolvere by completing a Weekly Challenge.

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With the holiday season getting into the swing of things, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is joining the fun with a new CODMAS event that begins today. The limited-time event will include themed in-game activities and maps for Multiplayer and Zombies modes, as well as Call of Duty: Warzone 2.

Santa Gnaws brings Santa’s Slayground to Call of Duty

The Santa’s Slayground in-game event takes place across Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone 2. Eight challenges will reward players with consumable items and cosmetics upon their completion, like the “Christmas Skulls” Calling Card, the “Elfsecution” Finishing Move, and the Weapon Blueprint/Operator Skin.

Two multiplayer maps will be getting festive reskins. Shipment is thrown into a snowstorm in the middle of a frozen sea to create the Shipmas holiday map. Meanwhile, Highrise hosts a New Year’s party complete with festive lights, snowmen, and a dance floor to become Hangover for a limited time.

Infectious Holiday is the first themed limited-time game mode where all players are Santa Claus Operators in a match of Infected. Those who become infected will transform into Zombie Santa. Elsewhere, Gunfight has turned into Snowfight where the first two rounds are decided by a snowball fight. The third round features regular Loadouts but still has snowballs to be looted.

Not to be left out, Zombies mode will get new seasonal enemy models, including Mega Abominations with Santa hats. There will also be updated infiltration music and the mode’s own version of deadly snowballs.

Warzone 2 gets a limited-time Slay Ride Resurgence Playlist with two game modes. The first is Slay Ride, where players board a train traveling through Urzikstan to take on Santa and his evil minions. Those who succeed will get an Emblem and “powerful” in-game loot. The second mode is Slay Ride Resurgence with six Deck the Halls tree-themed capture points. Players begin the game with high-tier gear and those who manage to stand near the trees with no opponents nearby will start to decorate them. The more a tree is decorated, the higher the value of the weapons, Killstreaks, and in-game Cash.

The CODMAS event is live right now and will run until 8 AM PT on January 3.

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Hogwarts Legacy sales may just end up breaking Call of Duty‘s annual sales record in the U.S., according to data shared by Circana. As of the end of November, the Avalanche Software title remains the best-selling game in the U.S. despite being a single-player title with no DLC available at present. Call of Duty has long held the record for being the best-selling game in the region and remains the most popular premium multiplayer title.

Can Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III sales overtake Hogwarts Legacy before the end of December?

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III was released in November to poor critic reviews and lots of criticisms by players, but it instantly became the second best-selling game of 2023. Data shared by Circana’s Mat Piscatella also shows that Nintendo exclusive The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is now the third best-selling game of the year in the U.S., and PS5 exclusive Spider-Man 2 retained its fourth position year-to-date.

With December’s market yet to close, it remains to be seen if Hogwarts Legacy will actually break Call of Duty’s record or not. But that a single-player game is on par with the most popular multiplayer shooter around the globe is quite a feat.

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