Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III suddenly joins Xbox Game Pass on July 24, 2024

In a thrilling announcement for Xbox gamers and Call of Duty enthusiasts, Microsoft has revealed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (MWIII) will be available on Xbox Game Pass starting July 24, 2024. This addition to the Xbox Game Pass library brings one of the most popular first-person shooter franchises to subscribers, offering a comprehensive gaming experience across multiple modes.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III on Xbox Game Pass

1. Campaign: The Hunt for Makarov continues

MWIII picks up right where its predecessor left off, with Captain Price, Ghost, and Task Force 141 pursuing the notorious ultranationalist Vladimir Makarov. The single-player campaign promises to take players on a globe-trotting adventure with high stakes and lasting consequences for the Modern Warfare universe.

2. Multiplayer: A blend of classic and modern

The multiplayer mode offers an extensive array of content for competitive gamers:

1. All classic maps from the original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2009) have been reimagined with modern gameplay improvements.
2. Large-scale Invasion and Ground War maps.
3. Four seasons’ worth of post-launch maps and updates.
4. New progression system with familiar and new Perks, Killstreaks, and Equipment.
5. Introduction of After-Market Parts for further weapon customization.
6. Carry Forward feature allowing content and weapon progression transfer from Modern Warfare II.

3. Zombies: The largest co-op experience yet

MWIII introduces an ambitious new Zombies mode:

1. Largest Call of Duty Zombies map ever created.

   

2. Co-op PvE extraction mode set in Urzikstan.
3. Progressive difficulty with stronger zombies in higher-tier areas.
4. Classic Zombies upgrades including Perk-a-Colas, Ammo-Mods, and the Pack-a-Punch machine.
5. Additional challenges from mercenaries and special zombie types.

This addition to Game Pass represents significant value for subscribers, offering a complete package of single-player, multiplayer, and cooperative gameplay. It also marks a notable shift in Microsoft’s strategy following its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, bringing one of gaming’s biggest franchises to its subscription service.

For Xbox Game Pass subscribers, July 24 will be a day to mark on their calendars as they prepare to dive into the intense world of Call of Duty across Xbox Series X|S consoles and PC platforms.

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