Activision Confirms Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Will Be Playable on Last-Gen Consoles
As the current console cycle progresses, more and more studios are leaving behind the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. However, Activision is not ready to abandon these consoles just yet. In a surprising move, the company has announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (MW3) will be playable on the last-gen consoles.
The confusion surrounding this announcement began when a Call of Duty content creator called TheGamingRevolution tweeted a picture from the Microsoft store on August 10. The image showed that MW3 would only be playable on the Xbox Series X|S. This caused confusion because just a few days earlier, PlayStation had posted an MW3 trailer on its YouTube channel titled “Modern Warfare III – is Coming | PS5 & PS4 Games.”
However, an IGN report has shed some light on the situation. According to the report, the Xbox website has been updated since the tweet to state that MW3 will indeed be playable on the Xbox One. Furthermore, it has been confirmed that the game will also be playable on the PlayStation 4 when it launches later this year.
While not much is known about MW3 at this point, it has been revealed that the iconic villain Makarov will make a return, adding a nostalgic touch to the game. Fans can expect an official reveal of MW3 during a Warzone event on August 17.
This announcement from Activision comes at a time when many studios are focusing their efforts on developing games exclusively for the next-gen consoles. However, it seems that the company is still committed to providing a gaming experience for players on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
As the console cycle progresses, it will be interesting to see how many more studios follow Activision’s lead and continue to support the last-gen consoles. For now, fans of the Call of Duty franchise can look forward to experiencing MW3 on their Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles later this year.
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Activision Confirms Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Will Be Playable on Last-Gen Consoles
Despite the current trend of studios abandoning last-gen consoles in favor of focusing on next-gen development, Activision is defying expectations by announcing that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (MW3) will be playable on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
The confusion began when a Call of Duty content creator shared a tweet showing that MW3 would only be playable on the Xbox Series X|S. This contradicted the earlier announcement by PlayStation, which had posted an MW3 trailer on its YouTube channel, including the PS4 as a playable console.
Fortunately, IGN has provided some clarity on the matter. Updated information from the Xbox website confirms that MW3 will indeed be playable on the Xbox One. Additionally, it has been confirmed that the game will also be available on the PlayStation 4 upon its release later this year.
While details about MW3 are still scarce, fans have been informed that the notorious villain Makarov will be making a return, adding a nostalgic touch to the game. An official reveal of MW3 is scheduled during a Warzone event on August 17.
This announcement from Activision is noteworthy, as many studios have been shifting their focus towards next-gen exclusivity. However, Activision remains committed to providing a gaming experience for players on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
As the console cycle progresses, it will be interesting to see if more studios follow Activision’s lead in continuing to support last-gen consoles. For now, fans of the Call of Duty franchise can look forward to enjoying MW3 on their Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles later this year.
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Finally, some clarity! I’ve been so confused about which platforms this game will be available on.
Thank you for clearing up the confusion! Can’t wait to play Modern Warfare III on my last-gen console.