Summary
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s beta has concluded, and depending on who is asked, it is either a step in the right direction or a step back for the series. Many longtime fans were quick to shower the classic maps in praise, though some would have preferred new maps and argue thatModern Warfare 3is relying too much on nostalgia. Many players praised the return of fast movement and the classic mini map, as well asMW3’s high TTK, though fans of the more tactical gameplay style inMW2019 andMW2are disappointed. However, one area that fans are less opinionated on is streaks, though this is because the beta did not provide enough information to go off of.
Fans have had plenty to say aboutCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3equipment like the Breacher Drone as well as the game’s graphics and sound design, yet everyone has been left to sit on the fence when it comes to killstreaks. WhileCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3smartly includes a Nuke variant for those who go on massive killing sprees, while also bringing back the option to choose between killstreaks and scorestreaks, players only got a chance to test out a handful of regular streaks within the beta. This means that players have almost no idea of what to expect from the full game, which is a little bit concerning.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s Uncertain Streak Situation
Attack Dogs, AC-130, Pave Low, Swarm, R.A.P.S. - these are just some of the most iconic killstreak options intheCall of Dutyfranchise. While good streaks do not determine a game’s success, as strong moment-to-moment gameplay and memorable maps are far more important, they can absolutely enhance the experience.Call of Dutybetas usually provide a good taste of what the full game’s streak lineup will be like, typically leaving out a couple of streaks and offering the rest, but it feels likeCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s beta left out a majority of the lineup.
Currently, it is unclear which - if any -Modern Warfare 2streaks are going to appear in its sequel. WhileCall of Duty’s Carry Forward systemallowing dozens of weapons to transition over could suggest that all theMW2streaks will make the jump, fans are unsure if this will be the case. A balance between old and new streaks could allow for the biggest streak lineup the series has ever seen, but if this were the plan, having moreMW2streaks in theMW3beta would have made sense. As such, it seems likely that almost all theMW3streaks will be new, and though this could be exciting, right now fans have no idea whether they should be hyped or not.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s betaonly offered one game-changing, high-tier killstreak, and while it was fun to run around as a Support Juggernaut, this was not enough to truly get a handle on the flow of the game once big streaks get involved. Harriers, AC-130s, Chopper Gunners - having more major streaks like these to try out would have been nice. With only a Juggernaut available, and some players not even trying it since they dislike streaks that pull them away from their normal gameplay style, the beta left players unsure of what the streak situation will be.
Considering that the Chopper Gunner inModern Warfare 2suffered from a nasty bug early on that stopped players from moving around with the streak - essentially making it useless - testing out more of theMW3streaks in the beta would have been useful forSledgehammer Gamesand reassuring for fans. With players not testing out most of the streak lineup before launch, it is hard not to worry about potential bugs. Usually, going into a newCall of Dutygame, players know exactly what to expect from killstreaks. This time, though, players have no clue whether there will be a good variety of them, nor do they know if the streaks will be underpowered or overpowered. Hopefully, players are pleasantly surprised by the rest of the lineup, as a large collection of powerful streaks without many bugs attached would certainly be ideal.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3launches on November 10 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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