Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 - Everything new in Warzone, Multiplayer & Zombies

What’s New in Warzone Season 3?

1. Rebirth Island Returns

Rebirth Island is back with the following points of interest:

• Bioweapons Lab
• Industry
• Chemical Engineering
• Dock
• Control Center
• Prison
• Harbor
• Headquarters
• Factory
• Living Quarters
• Stronghold
  
  

2. New Modes and Gameplay Features

Season 3 introduces 4 new game modes:

• Warzone Bootcamp: A new training mode set on a randomized part of Urzikstan.
• Rebirth Resurgence: Resurgence game mode and rules on Rebirth Island.
• Rebirth Resurgence Loaded: Resurgence game mode but everyone starts with their Loadout.
• Rebirth Lockdown: A large-scale Battle Royale version of Hardpoint.
  
  

Several new Public Events are also available in Warzone Season 3:

• Rebirth Infil Strikes: Random airstrikes that destroy significant parts of a certain location:
  • Lighthouse Disintegration
  • Prison Roof Collapse
  • Water Tower Wreckage
• Gulag: Climb and Punishment: Two ladders drop down in the Gulag, allowing both you and your opponent to escape, if you trust each other.
• Heavy Armor: Randomly equips an additional Armor Plate for the duration of the match.
  
  

In addition to new game modes and public events, expect some new and returning gameplay features:

• New Squad Rage Field Upgrade: An enhanced version of the Battle Rage Field Upgrade, vaporizes any gas within radius and gives Battle Rage to you and teammates within radius.
• New Utility Box Field Upgrade: Combines the utility of Armor and Munitions Box into one.
• New Foresight Killstreak: Shows the location of every future gas circle, so you’ll know where the game ends.
• Returning Specialist Perk Package: Grants every applicable Perk in the game.
• Updated Aquatic Movement: You can now swim and traverse waterlogged tunnels and a flooded bunker on Rebirth Island.
• New Biometrics Scanner: Biometric Scanner terminals produce a Keycard based on your statistics. Take the Keycard to a Buy Station for extra loot.
• Variable Time of Day on Rebirth Island.
• New Smart Displays that show Operators who are performing well.
• Earn bonuses when you land near your squad.
• Weapon Trade Station: Trade unwanted weapons for another weapon and extra loot.
• New ways to open and enter Bunkers across the map.
  
  

3. Warzone Ranked Play

Earn new rewards in a new season of Warzone Ranked Play:

Season 3 Ranked Rewards (can be earned throughout the Season):

• Finish in the Top 15, 25 Times: “Eat. Sleep. Ranked. Repeat.” Large Decal.
• Finish in the Top 5, 25 Times: “Pro Issue WSP Swarm” SMG Weapon Blueprint.
• Finish First: “Straight Fire” Weapon Charm.
• Kill and Assist Challenges:
  • Get 25 Kills or Assists: “WZ Ranked Play Season 3 Competitor” Weapon Sticker.
  • Get 100 Kills or Assists: “WZ Ranked Play Season 3 Competitor” Loading Screen.
  • Get 500 Kills or Assists: “WZ Ranked Play Season 3 Veteran” Weapon Camo.
    
    

Season 3 End-of-Season Rewards (are unlocked at the end of the Season):

• Bronze: “WZ Season 3 Bronze” Emblem
• Silver: “WZ Season 3 Silver” Emblem
• Gold: “WZ Season 3 Gold” Animated Emblem and Weapon Camo
• Platinum: “WZ Season 3 Platinum” Animated Emblem and Weapon Camo
• Diamond: “WZ Season 3 Diamond” Animated Emblem and Weapon Camo
• Crimson: “WZ Season 3 Crimson” Animated Emblem and Weapon Camo
• Iridescent: “WZ Season 3 Iridescent” Animated Emblem and Weapon Camo
• Top 250: “WZ Season 3 Top 250” Animated Calling Card, Emblem, and Weapon Camo
  
  

Seasonal Division Operators (are unlocked by reaching certain Divisions):

• Gold Competitor Skin (Male and Female, SpecGru and KorTac): Reach this division.
• Platinum Competitor Skin (Male and Female, SpecGru and KorTac): Reach this division.
• Diamond Competitor Skin (Male and Female, SpecGru and KorTac): Reach this division.
• Crimson Competitor Skin (Male and Female, SpecGru and KorTac): Reach this division.
• Iridescent Competitor Skin (Male and Female, SpecGru and KorTac): Reach this division.
• Top 250 Competitor Skin (Male and Female, SpecGru and KorTac): Reach this division.
  
  

What’s New in Multiplayer Season 3?

1. 6 New 6v6 Maps

Season 3 launches with the following maps:

• 6 Star: A brand-new map, medium-sized, based on a 6-star resort in Dubai.
• Emergency: A brand-new map, small-sized, based on an Arizonan medical facility.
• Growhouse: A remaster of Sphere from Call of Duty: Vanguard, now set in a backwoods narcotics den, small-sized.
• Tanked: A repurposed map taken from the Vondel Zoo, medium-sized.
  
  

Two more maps will arrive mid-season:

• Checkpoint: A repurposed map taken from the Stronghold point of interest of Rebirth Island, small-sized.
• Grime: A brand new map set in a grimy, underground London, medium-sized.
  
  

2. 4 New Game Modes

Season 3 launches with the following game modes:

• Capture the Flag: Classic COD game mode that revolves around stealing the enemy flag and returning it to your home base.
• One in the Chamber: Iconic free-for-all party mode in which each player gets one bullet to start with and one extra bullet for every elimination.
  
  

The following game modes will follow later in the Season:

• Minefield: Kill Confirmed, Domination, and Hardpoint with the addition of mines that drop at enemy corpse locations.
• Escort: Based on the limited-time mode Payload from Warzone. One team’s objective is to escort a payload while the other team defends. Roles are switched at the end of the round.
• Vortex Playlist: Mosh Pit of game modes set on Airborne, Satan’s Quarry, Skidgrow, Sporeyard, and Tetanus, with special modifiers.
  
  

3. Season 3 Ranked Play

Season 3 introduces a new season of Ranked Play with new rewards across the board:

Season 3 Ranked Rewards (can be earned throughout the Season):

• Win 5 Ranked Matches: “MWIII Season 3 Competitor” Sticker
• Win 10 Ranked Matches: “Pro Issue Rival-9” Weapon Blueprint
• Win 25 Ranked Matches: “Absolute Banger” Charm
• Win 50 Ranked Matches: “Hold This L” Large Decal
• Win 75 Ranked Matches: “MWIII Ranked Play Season 3” Loading Screen
• Win 100 Ranked Matches: “MWIII Season 3 Ranked Veteran” Weapon Camo
  
  

Season 3 End-of-Season Rewards (are unlocked at the end of the Season):

• Bronze: “MWIII Season 3 Bronze” Emblem
• Silver: “MWIII Season 3 Silver” Emblem
• Gold: “MWIII Season 3 Gold” Animated Emblem and Large Decal
• Platinum: “MWIII Season 3 Platinum” Animated Emblem and Large Decal
• Diamond: “MWIII Season 3 Diamond” Animated Emblem and Large Decal
• Crimson: “MWIII Season 3 Crimson” Animated Emblem and Large Decal
• Iridescent: “MWIII Season 3 Iridescent” Animated Emblem, Calling Card, and Large Decal
• Top 250: “MWIII Season 3 Top 250” Animated Calling Card, Emblem, and Large Decal
  
  

Seasonal Division Operators (are unlocked by reaching certain Divisions):

• Gold Competitor Skin (Male and Female, SpecGru and KorTac): Reach this division.
• Platinum Competitor Skin (Male and Female, SpecGru and KorTac): Reach this division.
• Diamond Competitor Skin (Male and Female, SpecGru and KorTac): Reach this division.
• Crimson Competitor Skin (Male and Female, SpecGru and KorTac): Reach this division.
• Iridescent Competitor Skin (Male and Female, SpecGru and KorTac): Reach this division.
• Top 250 Competitor Skin (Male and Female, SpecGru and KorTac): Reach this division.
  
  

4. New Perks and Equipment

Season 3 introduces several new Perks that are all available at launch:

• Gunslinger Vest: A secondary weapon specialist perk that refreshes stamina on kill, improves reload speed, allows reloading while sprinting, increases weapon swap speed, and spawns you with maximum reserve ammo.
• Modular Assault Rig: You start with maximum reserve ammo and can resupply Lethals and Tacticals from dead players.
• Compression Carrier: Immediately start regenerating health after a kill or objective capture, and reduced effect from gas grenades.
• Reinforced Boots: Immune to movement reduction effects.
• High-Gain Antenna: Minimap is zoomed out, enemies remain on radar longer.
  
  

There’s also new equipment that will be available mid-season:

• EMD Mine: A mine that sticks to surfaces and shoots out tracker devices that reveal the enemy location.
  
  

What’s New in Zombies Season 3?

1. Dark Aether Story Continues

Save Dr. Jansen in a new region of the Dark Aether.

2. Take on a Third Rift

Complete a series of objectives to unlock a gate to enter the Third Rift that holds valuable rewards.

3. Season 3 Challenges and Schematics

Season 3 features new Prestige Calling Card challenges and new unique Camo challenges for the new weapons.

You also get access to 3 new schematics in Season 3:

• Dead Wire Detonators: An electrical damage mod for explosive weaponry, including Lethals and Launchers.
• Golden Mask Filter: Gain a self-regenerating gas mask for the rest of the match.
• Sergeant’s Beret: Disguise yourself among Zakhaev’s hired guns and summon a Merc Bodyguard who shadows you.
  
  

4. Warlord Rainmaker

New Warlord Rainmaker is an artillery and demolitions expert, using mortar rounds and RPG fire in a lair surrounded by water.

New Weapons in Season 3

As we’ve come to expect, Season 3 launches with 4 new weapons:

• FJX Horus (SMG): An ultra-compact SMG with best-in-class CQC damage and mobility.
• MORS (Sniper Rifle): Single-load railgun with high damage, high velocity, penetrating rounds.
• Gladiator (Melee): Compact and concealable punch knife.
• BAL-27 (Assault Rifle): Futuristic assault rifle that fires faster over time.
  
  

New Operators in Season 3

• Makarov
• Snoop Dogg
• Banshee
• Bashiir Shirwa
• Stasis
  
  

Get the most out of MW3 Season 3 with COD Points

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