Highlights

  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 temporarily removes Hardpoint maps due to spawn issues, addressing player concerns.
  • Modern Warfare 3 faced criticism for installation headaches, poor spawning mechanics, and the short campaign, impacting user experience.
  • The game received a substantial pre-launch update, offering multiplayer and Zombies modes, but players expressed disappointment with the campaign's quality.

In response to mounting concerns over spawn issues plaguing gameplay, the developers of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 have temporarily removed Hardpoint maps from the game. Serving as the third installment in the Modern Warfare reboot series, set for a global release on November 10, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 continues the narrative begun in the 2019 release and further developed in 2022's Modern Warfare 2.

In October 2023, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 entered its beta testing phase, garnering a mixed reception from players. Some features, such as the introduction of the Breacher Drone, received significant praise for adding strategic depth to the game. However, Modern Warfare 3 faced notable criticism on several fronts. Players expressed dissatisfaction with the prolonged launch times, citing frustration with the delays. Moreover, installing and accessing Modern Warfare 3 via Call of Duty HQ emerged as a prominent source of headaches for fans, further impacting the overall user experience.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 promo screenshot
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Another noteworthy concern among Modern Warfare 3 players were the game's spawning mechanics, with some labeling them as the "worst ever" in the series. Domination mode, in particular, encountered significant issues, as players frequently spawned in undesirable locations. In response to community feedback, Sledgehammer Games actively sought video evidence, incorporating it into a Day 1 update that introduced spawn anchors to improve match flow. Despite these efforts, spawn-related problems persisted, leading to the temporary removal of Quarry, Rundown, and Scrapyard from Hardpoint playlists, as announced on November 9. Call of Duty also mentioned ongoing investigations into an issue causing unfavorable spawns.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Maps Removed from Hardpoint Playlists

  • Quarry
  • Rundown
  • Scrapyard

The resolution timeline for Call of Duty to address the spawn issues remains uncertain. However, it's noteworthy that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 received a substantial pre-launch update, surpassing 100 GB in size on both consoles and PC. This massive update brings multiplayer and Zombies modes to Modern Warfare 3 players from the outset. Additionally, completing the campaign offers rewards for multiplayer, including double XP tokens and weapon blueprints.

In addition to the aforementioned concerns, players who experienced the early access version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's campaign voiced their disappointment with its overall quality. Prominent Call of Duty content creators have critiqued the narrative, deeming it poorly written and burdened with unnecessary filler. Whether this installment successfully maintains the legacy of its predecessors and meets fan expectations is yet to be determined.