Will Call of Duty MW3 have spec ops? The classic game mode has been a regular mode in the Modern Warfare series, first appearing in 2009’s Modern Warfare 2. This co-op mode allowed you to experience some missions against AI enemies, with different difficulty levels to see how well you can work with others.
With the Call of Duty MW3 release date coming up, and before you get access to the Call of Duty MW3 beta, you may be wondering if this mode will return in the upcoming Call of Duty. As one of the most iconic modes in one of the best FPS game series, it would definitely be a shame to see it MIA from 2023’s release.
Will Call of Duty MW3 have spec ops?
Unfortunately, it seems like Call of Duty MW3 will be skipping spec ops for an updated Zombies Outbreak experience, according to leaks from InsiderGaming. Zombies Outbreak is a large-scale Zombies mode first found in Black Ops Cold War.
Typically, Call of Duty games feature one of two co-op modes in each annual entry, either zombies or spec ops. Zombies is by far the most popular co-op game mode from the series, however, Treyarch isn’t developing Call of Duty MW3, with Sledgehammer Games taking the lead on Modern Warfare 3.
However, just because Treyarch made Call of Duty Zombies what it is doesn’t mean Sledgehammer Games aren’t capable of an incredible zombies-like mode. 2014’s Advanced Warfare featured the mode Exo Zombies, which deviated from Treyarch’s zombies lore to focus on a new storyline and some exciting and unique gameplay compared to the regular zombies mode.
For those new to the series, Zombies Outbreak was released in Black Ops Cold War as a more open-based experience. Removing the round-based tradition, Outbreak featured endless zombies roaming the map, objectives to complete, and World Events to take part in during your time with the mode.
Leaks suggest that Call of Duty MW3 will feature something akin to Outbreak 2.0. They also suggest that Activision is currently weighing up whether it should be part of the premium cost of MW3, or as a free-to-play mode instead.
That’s everything about MW3 Specs Ops being in the game or lack thereof. While it’s unfortunate that you seemingly can’t play spec ops with Call of Duty MW3, you can still take part in some zombies fun with friends from different platforms thanks to Call of Duty MW3 crossplay. And while you’re here, make sure to find out the Call of Duty MW3 characters returning from 2022’s Modern Warfare 2.
