Highlights
- Modern Warfare 3's campaign has received criticism for its big story decisions and short length, disappointing many fans. Fans are also disappointed with the Open Combat Missions, which feel different from the linear levels of previous games.
- Additionally, the lack of a Platinum Trophy in Modern Warfare 3 has left some PS5 players disappointed, and this issue may persist in future Call of Duty releases.
- Call of Duty 2025 is rumored to be a game much like MW3, so it could handle its Trophy list in a similar way. Additionally, the DLC Trophy list may be a result of Call of Duty embracing the concept of a united application, which is unlikely to be abandoned anytime soon.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s campaign is now available in early access, and there has been no shortage of criticism about it. Fans have objected to some of Modern Warfare 3’s big story decisions, while the campaign’s startling brevity has also been called out. Open Combat Missions are hugely disappointing in the eyes of many fans, feeling like the newer Spec Ops modes and DMZ instead of the linear, set piece-filled levels of old. Alongside all of this, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s lack of a Platinum Trophy has fans disappointed.
To be clear, not everyone cares about Trophy hunting in video games. Considering that many Call of Duty players pick up each game purely for the multiplayer and ignore the singleplayer mode, the lack of a Platinum Trophy is less of an issue than it would be in other franchises. However, there are absolutely still some players that are disappointed in the decision, using it to reiterate the argument that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is just a renamed and pricey DLC. Sadly, for those that are less motivated to collect MW3’s Trophies because of the missing Platinum, there is a good chance that this issue persists in future Call of Duty releases.
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It is important to note that this issue is limited to the PlayStation 5 version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 specifically, as the PS4 version of the game offers a Platinum Trophy just like one would expect from a AAA release. This has led some to theorize that the issue is not carryover from Modern Warfare 3 supposedly being planned as a DLC, but instead a problem with the Call of Duty franchise’s new approach.
While Call of Duty games have occasionally come with challenging Platinums, like Black Ops 4 due to the Blackout Trophies and World at War due to its brutal Veteran mode , most are considered easy to unlock. This could be the reason fans are disappointed, as they are essentially losing out on an easy Platinum with the PS5 version.
The Call of Duty series' file size issue has been discussed heavily, and it comes about due to the use of one large application to house numerous Call of Duty games - an approach that has possibly led to this Platinum controversy as well. Call of Duty is now recognized as one big app on the PlayStation 5, and each app is only allowed one full Trophy list with a Platinum Trophy. That game is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, with Modern Warfare 3’s only option being to offer an add-on Trophy list because of that. As long as Call of Duty is treated as one big app where players can access every game through one application, DLC Trophy lists may unfortunately be the norm for PS5 users.
Call of Duty 2025 Sounds Very Similar to Modern Warfare 3
Though all leaks should be taken with a grain of salt - especially those about a game that is two years away - Call of Duty 2025 is said to be comprised of Black Ops 2 map remakes, just like MW3 is made up of maps from an older game. As an expansion-like game that follows up 2024’s new Black Ops experience, this game would likely fall into a similar Trophy trap. Even if Call of Duty 2024 starts a new shared application for the series, Call of Duty 2025 could end up without a Platinum just like Modern Warfare 3, as it is rumored to be another DLC-like offering instead of a fully original project. Hopefully, Activision keeps all the backlash in mind with Call of Duty 2025, avoiding the campaign criticisms while also making sure that there is a Platinum Trophy available to PS5 users.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023)
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