Modern Warfare 3: List of All Movement Changes

Modern Warfare 3 embraces the essence of classic Call of Duty in multiple ways. Following weeks of speculation, it's now confirmed that the game will feature 150 base health, map voting, and the reappearance of red dots on the mini-map. As an extra treat, the game will also launch with remastered versions of all 16 multiplayer maps from MW2 (2009).

Eager players had eagerly awaited information about the game's movement system, and Sledgehammer Games heeded the community's desires by unveiling the details they've been eagerly awaiting.

Modern Warfare 2 operator sprinting — Credit: Activision

Comprehensive Modern Warfare 3 Movement Changes

Activision has provided an extensive overview of the movement alterations in the official Modern Warfare 3 reveal blog post.

Slide Cancel: Slide animations can now be canceled, facilitating a swift transition to other actions. However, it's important to note that Slide Cancelling does not reset Tactical Sprint.
Reload Cancel: Partial reloads during animations can be canceled, enabling players to quickly return fire when needed.
Enhanced Mantling: Mantling is now quicker, and it's possible to mantle while sprinting.
Firing During and After Sliding: Players now have the ability to fire their weapon while sliding and immediately after.
Extended Tactical Sprint: Tactical Sprint durations have been increased, with the exact duration varying based on the weapon in use. Moreover, Tactical Sprint now recharges while sprinting.

Introducing Tac-Stance One of the standout additions to the movement mechanics in Modern Warfare 3 is the introduction of Tac-Stance, a concept described by Activision as the "perfect middle ground between hip-fire and aiming down sights."

Modern warfare 2 operators clearing the area — Credit: Activision

Here's a comprehensive rundown of how Tac-Stance functions in-game:

The operator shifts the weapon from their shoulder into a canted firing position.
Players can seamlessly toggle in and out of Tac-Stance while aiming down sights.
Tac-Stance prioritizes enhanced mobility and handling at the expense of some precision accuracy.
The firing spread experiences a moderate increase, providing a balance between full ADS (aiming down sights) and hipfire accuracy.
Tac-Stance is tailored for aggressive close-quarter combat scenarios.
By default, players engage in Tac-Stance firing while in the process of sliding.

This encapsulates the core knowledge about the imminent movement changes in Modern Warfare 3. For further insights, explore our comprehensive coverage of all things Modern Warfare 3.