During the highly anticipated Modern Warfare 3 reveal event, Sledgehammer Games delighted fans by unveiling a series of long-awaited enhancements. Among these updates are the reintroduction of map voting, a classic mini-map layout, and the return of Zombies, all of which had disappeared from the series. Additionally, addressing much speculation, it has been officially confirmed that MW3 will feature all 16 iconic maps from MW2 (2009) upon its launch.
Nevertheless, a substantial portion of the game's details remains cloaked in secrecy. The next revelation on the horizon is the first-ever glimpse of MW3 gameplay at Gamescom 2023. With a multitude of thrilling features on the horizon, it's natural to feel a sense of eagerness while waiting.
Fortunately, the wait for a firsthand gameplay experience might be drawing to a close, thanks to a leak that has unveiled the beta dates for MW3.
When is the Modern Warfare 3 Beta Scheduled? On August 18, CharlieIntel reported that the: "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Beta is likely to commence on October 6, based on information shared with retailers."
This source dedicated to Call of Duty news further elaborated: "The speculated schedule entails a PlayStation-exclusive Beta running from October 6 to 10, followed by availability on all platforms from October 12 to 16."
It's well-documented that PlayStation has held exclusive marketing rights for Call of Duty since 2014. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier verified that PlayStation's partnership extends through Modern Warfare 2, CoD 2023, and Warzone 2 in 2023.
This arrangement with PlayStation illuminates the rationale behind the initial availability of the beta on its platform.
Of course, all of this is contingent upon potential shifts due to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Nevertheless, for the time being, PlayStation is projected to be the first recipient of the MW3 beta.
The leak, unfortunately, did not divulge the specific maps or game modes to be featured in the beta. To learn more, be sure to explore our comprehensive coverage of Modern Warfare 3.
