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Sources familiar with the development of the newCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3have revealed that the game originally featured a Pick 10 system for player loadouts, but this system was removed by developer Infinity Ward prior to release. Many previous games in theCall of Dutyfranchise have included Pick 10 loadouts, butModern Warfare 3is no longer set to continue this trend.
The Pick 10 loadout system was introduced in 2012’sCall of Duty: Black Ops II, and has featured in four subsequent installments. As the name suggests, the Pick 10 system allows players to build a custom loadout for their characters by allocating a pool of 10 points, which can be spent on weapons, equipment, and perks. The system allows for a high level of customization when designing loadouts to suit specific playstyles, contributing to the enduring popularity of titles likeBlack Ops II.That ongoing appeal is attested by reportedplans to includeBlack Ops IIcontent inModern Warfare 3.
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New revelations indicate that the popular Pick 10 system was set to return in this year’sModern Warfare 3, but this feature was scrapped at some point during development by Infinity Ward, the studio behindModern Warfare 2. WhileModern Warfare 3was developed by Sledgehammer Games, Infinity Ward was also involved with the game in an undisclosed capacity, and these reports indicate that the company’s role in the project was substantial enough that it was able to force the removal of the Pick 10 system. When coupled with reports thatdevelopment ofModern Warfare 3was significantly rushed, these revelations suggest a chaotic behind-the-scenes environment surrounding the game.
The announcement on X (formerly Twitter) of the Pick 10 system’s removal fromModern Warfare 3was met with an overwhelmingly negative reaction from fans, many of whom expressed strong disdain for Infinity Ward and its apparent interference with the game’s development. One user insisted that “Infinity Ward truly should never touchCall of Dutyagain,” while another described the company as “absolutely horrible.” Others replying to the announcement speculated that the change was motivated by greed, anticipating that thenew customization features inModern Warfare 3were designed to allow for more monetization via bundles and other microtransactions.
The revelation thatModern Warfare 3almost included the beloved Pick 10 system appears to have disappointed many fans who would have enjoyed the feature’s inclusion. Taken alongside widespreadcriticisms ofModern Warfare 3’s lackluster campaign, this new controversy adds to a general cloud of fan dissatisfaction that hovers over the game’s imminent release, but it remains to be seen whether this negativity will have any impact on initial sales.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023)
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The war has changed. Call of Duty returns with an all-new campaign, modernized versions of classic Multiplayer maps and an open-world PvE Zombies experience. The campaign, a direct sequel to the record-breaking Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, sees Captain Price and Task Force 141 face off against ultranationalist war criminal Vladimir Makarov as he extends his grasp across the world. In Multiplayer, the 16 maps that launched with Modern Warfare 2 in 2009 return with upgraded graphics, new modes and innovative gameplay features. In Modern Warfare Zombies, team up with other squads for the first time ever as you work together to survive in the largest Zombies map yet
