Highlights

  • Sledgehammer Games has introduced the Breacher Drone as a new lethal weapon in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, receiving positive feedback for its strategic depth.
  • The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 beta is live for PlayStation users, with Xbox and PC players getting their chance on October 12.
  • The Breacher Drone has been praised by players, with one calling it the "best Lethal in a decade." However, there have been reports of cheaters during the beta, and the game has already made adjustments based on feedback.

Sledgehammer Games recently unveiled the Breacher Drone, a new lethal weapon for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Since its introduction, the Breacher Drone has received considerable positive feedback, with players highlighting the enriched strategic depth it contributes to Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, slated for release on November 10.

For the first time, two consecutive Modern Warfare titles are being released, with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 following last year's Modern Warfare 2 and the 2019 reboot of the franchise. The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 beta is currently live and accessible to PlayStation users, and it's worth noting that it's open to all users on the platform without the need for pre-ordering the game. As for the Xbox and PC players eagerly awaiting their chance to dive into the action, they can mark their calendars for October 12, when they'll be able to join the beta. Following this, from October 14 to 16, the beta will be available to all users across all platforms, ensuring an inclusive gaming experience.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 brings back elements from the original game while also introducing new additions to provide players with a fresh perspective on the long-standing franchise. One such addition is the Breacher Drone, which was highly praised by Sledgehammer during its reveal, with the studio stating, "The Breacher Drone is an instant favorite equipment among our studio." Now that players have had the opportunity to put this lethal gadget to the test during the ongoing beta, early feedback seems to strongly indicate that Sledgehammer Games' initial enthusiasm for this particular item was indeed well-founded.

One player shared a clip on social media platform X, showcasing the drone's prowess in eliminating an enemy within a building, captioning it as the "best Lethal in a decade." In another memorable moment, a player shared their skillful snipe which, intriguingly, passed through a moving Breacher Drone to hit its target, highlighting the dynamic nature of gameplay this new tool brings to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

While the positive reception of newly introduced game items by players is undoubtedly uplifting, it's important to address a less favorable aspect as well as some PlayStation players reported encountering cheaters during their beta gameplay experiences. Furthermore, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has already taken significant action in response to beta feedback by nerfing the overpowered Battle Rage equipment. This proactive adjustment underscores the franchise's commitment to enhancing and fine-tuning the game for its dedicated player base.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 launches on November 10 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

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