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CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 3's first patch fails to fix as much as anticipated

Nov 16, 2023 5:05 PM

The first major update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 aimed to address several issues but fell short of expectations. The patch mainly brought stability improvements, as detailed on the game's official patch overview page. Due to unforeseen circumstances, not all intended changes were included, but work is ongoing to bring enhancements to movement mechanics, weapon balancing in multiplayer, Zombies gameplay, and stability.

Released on November 10th, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has received mixed to negative reviews. It's reported that the game was initially planned as an expansion and later upgraded to a full release, having been developed within a tight timeframe of only 16 months. The game's reception varies depending on the mode; while the single-player experience is criticized as boring and short, the multiplayer is seen as nostalgic yet too similar to its predecessor. The Zombies mode, on the other hand, is described as different, expansive, and thrilling.

The patch for Modern Warfare 3 is already available, and the development team is committed to delivering further updates to improve the overall gaming experience. Players are advised to stay tuned for upcoming adjustments that will refine the game's performance and playability.

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Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2023-11-16 17:38:06
Ah, the classic high hopes but underwhelming delivery of a first major patch—seems like Modern Warfare 3's devs still have their work cut out for them, especially in smoothing out those rough multiplayer edges. At least the commitment to ongoing improvements gives us some hope that they'll eventually get the formula right, especially for the fans who are there for the Zombie thrills and multiplayer nostalgia.
Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2023-11-16 17:28:05
It's promising to see the Modern Warfare 3 dev team rolling out patches to polish the game, though it's a bummer this one didn't hit all the marks—feels like a classic case of too much too soon. Still, the commitment to enhance Zombies and tweak the multiplayer gives us hope the game might evolve into the hit fans want it to be, fingers crossed for the next update.
Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2023-11-16 17:18:08
It's classic CoD to promise big and deliver in baby steps; this patch seems more like a band-aid on a bullet hole for Modern Warfare 3, leaving players waiting for the real deal. You gotta respect the hustle though; tight dev cycles are brutal, but it's cool to see the team is dedicated to polishing the rough edges—especially with Zombies bringing that fresh undead chaos we didn't know we needed. 🧟‍♂️🎮
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