Highlights

  • Fans are divided on the new fully automatic M16 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, with some praising the gameplay enhancement and others questioning balance.
  • The recent update for MW3 brings significant improvements, including new weapon prestige camos and fixes to gameplay issues like incompatible attachments.
  • While the full-auto M16 has excited players, there are concerns about gameplay balance and the risk of overpowered weapons disrupting Ranked matches.

A Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 player has pointed out an important detail about the M16 assault rifle in multiplayer, sparking a mix of excitement and debate among fans. In a recent update, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 added the new M16 function to its multiplayer mode. This marks a significant change to the weapon's traditional three-round burst fire mechanism. Fans are expressing mixed reactions, with some celebrating the new addition while others debate its impact on gameplay balance.

The latest update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone introduces significant enhancements aimed at improving the gameplay experience. This update expands weapon prestige camos and addresses various balancing issues. Key improvements include the ability to unlock weapon prestige camos for Modern Warfare 2 weapons, fixing the JAK Wardens conversion kit to prevent the use of incompatible attachments, and correcting the COR-45's firing rate.

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The full-auto M16 was highlighted on Reddit by user Edgethedarkness, who noted it took 17 years for the game to feature this mode for the iconic weapon. The update has been met with enthusiasm from some players, who appreciate the new firing mode's potential to enhance gameplay dynamics. Meanwhile, others argue that the M16's full-auto mode undermines the weapon's original design purpose, calling for adjustments to ensure it doesn't overshadow other rifles.

Fans' Mixed Reactions to MW3's Fully Automatic M16

The JAK Patriot Aftermarket Part for the M16 has been introduced recently, transforming the M16 into a fully automatic assault rifle. This attachment enhances gun kick, recoil control, and damage range, making it a versatile option for players. The M16's transformation into a fully automatic weapon is a notable shift in the Call of Duty franchise, which has a long history of tweaking weapon mechanics. Historically, burst-fire weapons like the M16 have struggled with balancing issues. Players often find these guns either too powerful or too weak, depending on the burst delay and damage output.

The previous weekly update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 brought a host of improvements and fixes across various game modes as well. Key changes focus on resolving progression bugs, glitches in the Zombies mode, and multiple multiplayer issues. Bug fixes include addressing premature obelisk activation and correcting display issues for Wonder Weapons. Multiplayer adjustments feature fixes to the Escort game mode and the popular Skidrow map, improvements to Hardcore Quick Play, and resolving visual discrepancies in weapon HUDs.

Balancing gameplay and weapons has always been challenging, as seen in other games like Battlefield and previous Call of Duty titles. The recent Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 update has disrupted Ranked matches, too. Intended to address various bugs and enhance gameplay, the update has instead introduced significant issues, including enabling hackers to exploit the game by using overpowered weapons like rockets in Ranked mode. The Call of Duty community remains divided, but this update underscores the developers' commitment to innovation and responsiveness to player feedback.

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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023)

Released in November of 2023, Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023) continues Captain Price's story from the 2019 and 2022 games.

Platform(s)
PC , PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , PS4 , Xbox One
Released
November 10, 2023
Developer(s)
Sledgehammer Games
Publisher(s)
Activision