Despite the publisher’s constant denial, a growing number of leakers claim that Activision is up to something. The most recent insider, TheGhostofHope, reveals that its sources have told them that a remaster of the campaign of the fan-favorite shooter from 2011 is “just sitting there waiting for the right time to be released.” As mentioned, Activision previously denied reports about a Modern Warfare 3 remaster. In particular, a representative spoke to CharlieIntel last year and explained to the publication that “A remaster of Modern Warfare 3, campaign or multiplayer, does not exist. Any reports otherwise are incorrect.” Activision can only blame itself for setting a precedent. In 2016, Activision released Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Remastered as part of Infinity Warfare. The remastered shooter had a fully functioning Multiplayer mode and everything. Then, in 2019, a remaster of its sequel, Modern Warfare 2, came out albeit it didn’t get a multiplayer mode this time around. When you consider that the fan-favorite Call of Duty offshoot ends with its third installment, you can’t blame fans for wondering when the remaster of the 2011 shooter will come out - not if. Hope is speculating that Activision will benefit a lot by releasing the remastered campaign as part of the rumored Year 2 content for the upcoming Call of Duty game, Modern Warfare II.
“MW3 Campaign Remastered isn’t cancelled like previously reported. It is complete & is just sitting there waiting for the right time to be released.” pic.twitter.com/awQTDkVXW3 — Hope (@TheGhostOfHope) September 2, 2022 The Call of Duty franchise has been at the forefront of gaming headlines for the better part of the past year for all the wrong and the right reasons. There’s no doubt that Microsoft’s acquisition of its publisher is one of the main reasons for this. But, another explanation why people can’t stop talking about the next Call of Duty is because it will be the first in the series history to have a two-year lifecycle. The gaming industry has the best-selling shooter to thank for helping prove that the annual release cycle trend works outside of sports titles. If the rumors are true, Modern Warfare II is going to put an end to its long-standing tradition. In this case, an unprecedented two-year cycle means that Activision and Infinity Ward will have their work cut out for themselves. If nothing else, a remaster of Modern Warfare 3 would indeed keep audiences happy for the time being. Activision is expected to hit the stage at the Call of Duty Next event on the 15th. We hope to get an extensive roadmap for Modern Warfare II by then.
