Difference between revisions of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3"
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+ | {{disambig|the original 2011 game|the sequel to [[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II|the 2022 game]]|[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Cover.jpg | |cover = Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Infinity Ward}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Infinity Ward}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sledgehammer Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sledgehammer Games}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Raven Software|Multiplayer}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Aspyr Media|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Aspyr Media|OS X}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|OS X}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nd.ru/catalog/products/codmw3|title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3|date=2023-06-19}}</ref>}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|IW engine|name=IW 5.0}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|IW engine|name=IW 5.0}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3|78}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3|78}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3|89}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3|89}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Europe, Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare }} | ||
|steam appid = 115300 | |steam appid = 115300 | ||
|steam appid side = 42680,42690 | |steam appid side = 42680,42690 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|hltb = 1478 | |hltb = 1478 | ||
+ | |lutris = call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3 | ||
|strategywiki = Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 | |strategywiki = Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 | ||
|mobygames = call-of-duty-mw3 | |mobygames = call-of-duty-mw3 | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | 2 | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | 2 DVDs | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2609-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 115300 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 115300 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-mac | Steam | Also grants a Windows version. | | OS X | unavailable}} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B0060CSORI | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id1055810800 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id1055810800 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All Windows versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All Windows versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
+ | {{--}} Various security vulnerabilities have been found with all Call of Duty games between Modern Warfare (2007) and Black Ops III, allowing hackers to remotely access, execute code on, and control user's PCs if they connect to the game's online modes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-2018-20817/|title=CVE-2018-20817 exploit|date=2023-11-13}}</ref> | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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===Utilities=== | ===Utilities=== | ||
− | * [ | + | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20221127163534/https://mel-green.com/index.php/2011/11/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-multiple-profiles/ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Multiple Profiles] - allows user to hack in the feature of multiple profiles (managed in a utility external to the game). |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Tecc|date=2023-09-09|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|config.cfg}}. | ||
+ | # Change <code>seta intro "1"</code> to <code>seta intro "0"</code> | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Preload shaders on level load=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|config.cfg}}. | # Open {{file|config.cfg}}. | ||
− | # Change <code>seta | + | # Change <code>seta r_preloadShaders "0"</code> to <code>seta r_preloadShaders "1"</code> |
# Save the file. | # Save the file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://plutonium.pw/ Plutonium]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} An easy-to-install replacement launcher using dedicated servers for the game's online modes. Fixes the security vulnerabilities while also adding several enhancements: | ||
+ | *A custom-built anticheat system | ||
+ | *Aim Assist for controllers | ||
+ | *Discord Rich Presence | ||
+ | *Ultrawide monitor support | ||
+ | *Custom card text | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Multiplayer and co-op only. |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Modern Warfare 3 General Video settings.jpg|General Video settings.}} | {{Image|Modern Warfare 3 General Video settings.jpg|General Video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Modern Warfare 3 Advanced Video settings.jpg|Advanced Video settings.}} | {{Image|Modern Warfare 3 Advanced Video settings.jpg|Advanced Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/call-duty-modern-warfare-3/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/call-duty-modern-warfare-3/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 4x [[MSAA]]. Nvidia users can force SGSSAA in Nvidia Profile Inspector with the 0x000010C1 antialiasing compatibility flag. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 4x [[MSAA]]. Nvidia users can force SGSSAA in Nvidia Profile Inspector with the 0x000010C1 antialiasing compatibility flag. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |ray tracing = false | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = true | |color blind = true | ||
|color blind notes = Set in Options; changes colors for player names. | |color blind notes = Set in Options; changes colors for player names. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Modern Warfare 3 Audio settings.jpg|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Modern Warfare 3 Audio settings.jpg|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Hungarian | |language = Hungarian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
|notes = Fan translation, [https://bakeronline.hu/download/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-magyaritas/ link #1], [https://bakeronline.hu/download/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-magyaritas-patch/ patch for link #1], [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3/2923 link #2]. | |notes = Fan translation, [https://bakeronline.hu/download/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-magyaritas/ link #1], [https://bakeronline.hu/download/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-magyaritas-patch/ patch for link #1], [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3/2923 link #2]. | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Only available in Japanese retail release. {{--}} Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language. | |notes = Only available in Japanese retail release. {{--}} Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language. | ||
− | |ref = <ref> | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/sub/11617/depots/|title=SteamDB: Every depot associated with Japanese Retail Product Key|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Only available in Polish retail release. {{--}} Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language. | |notes = Only available in Polish retail release. {{--}} Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language. | ||
− | |ref = <ref> | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/sub/11615/depots/|title=SteamDB: Every depot associated with Polish Retail Product Key|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-para-portugues-brasil/ Fan translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Only available in Russian retail release. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=423134626 here]. {{--}} Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language. | |notes = Only available in Russian retail release. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=423134626 here]. {{--}} Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language. | ||
− | |ref = <ref> | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/sub/11616/depots/|title=SteamDB: Every depot associated with Russian Retail Product Key|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Slovak | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.lokalizacie.sk/hra/69-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-2011/preklad/ Fan translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Turkish | |language = Turkish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = hackable |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = [https://www.oyunceviri.net/mw3turkcedublaj Fan VoiceOver] |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|direct ip = hackable | |direct ip = hackable | ||
|direct ip notes = Go to the Multiplayer [[Glossary:Command line arguments|launch options]] and add <code>+connect</code> followed by the IP. | |direct ip notes = Go to the Multiplayer [[Glossary:Command line arguments|launch options]] and add <code>+connect</code> followed by the IP. | ||
− | + | {{Network/Ports | |
− | |tcp = | + | |tcp = 3074 |
|udp = 3074 | |udp = 3074 | ||
|upnp = false | |upnp = false | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/04/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3.html Helix Mod: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3]. |
|tridef 3d = true | |tridef 3d = true | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | {{ii}} A small tweak guide is available at [ | + | {{ii}} A small tweak guide is available at [https://www.pcgamer.com/2011/12/02/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-tweaks-guide/ PC Gamer] |
− | |||
===Black screen on start-up=== | ===Black screen on start-up=== | ||
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* Update DirectX and GPU drivers. | * Update DirectX and GPU drivers. | ||
* Delete <code>ModernWarfare3.bik</code> in the installation folder | * Delete <code>ModernWarfare3.bik</code> in the installation folder | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game crashes/freezes on startup=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Game crashes/freezes on startup|ref={{cn|date=May 2023}}|fix= | ||
+ | * Close RivaTuner Statistics Server (RTSS). | ||
+ | * Try closing MSI Afterburner, also. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Turn down sound acceleration (Windows XP)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Turn down sound acceleration (Windows XP)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to Control Panel | + | # Go to Control Panel → Sounds and Audio Devices → Volume → Speaker settings |
# Select Advanced | # Select Advanced | ||
# Open the performance tab | # Open the performance tab | ||
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# Locate <code>setup.exe</code> for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on the install disc and run it as administrator | # Locate <code>setup.exe</code> for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on the install disc and run it as administrator | ||
# In Steam right click on COD: Modern Warfare 3 | # In Steam right click on COD: Modern Warfare 3 | ||
− | # Insert Disc 1 into your DVD drive and close Steam (File | + | # Insert Disc 1 into your DVD drive and close Steam (File → Exit Steam) |
# Go to Start and type <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steam.exe -install D:</code> | # Go to Start and type <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steam.exe -install D:</code> | ||
# Press okay and continue with the installation | # Press okay and continue with the installation | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
− | |macos app notes = 32-bit | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
+ | |macos app notes = 32-bit required.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000214186|title=MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions – Aspyr Support|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-mac/|title=Green Man Gaming|date=28 April 2024}}</ref> | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = XP, Vista, 7 |
− | |minCPU | + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8 GHz |
− | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4000+ | |
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 16 GB | |minHD = 16 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT |
− | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1950 |
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
|minSM = 3.0 | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = Intel Pentium Dual Core E6600 3.06 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium Dual Core E6600 3.06 GHz | ||
+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Phenom X3 8750 | ||
|recRAM = 4 GB | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 210 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 210 | ||
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|minVRAM = 512 MB | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 10.12 |
|recCPU = | |recCPU = | ||
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
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|recVRAM = | |recVRAM = | ||
|notes = {{--}} The following chipsets are unsupported by the OS X version: ATI Radeon HD 2000 series, ATI Radeon HD 6490M, 6630M, 3870, Nvidia GeForce 9000 series, Nvidia GeForce 320M, 330M, Intel HD 3000, 4000, 5000 | |notes = {{--}} The following chipsets are unsupported by the OS X version: ATI Radeon HD 2000 series, ATI Radeon HD 6490M, 6630M, 3870, Nvidia GeForce 9000 series, Nvidia GeForce 320M, 330M, Intel HD 3000, 4000, 5000 | ||
− | {{--}} Hard drive volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive) are not supported | + | {{--}} Hard drive volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive) are not supported. |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 07:21, 28 April 2024
This page is for the original 2011 game. For the sequel to the 2022 game, see Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.
Developers | |
---|---|
Infinity Ward | |
Sledgehammer Games | |
Multiplayer | Raven Software |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
OS X | Aspyr Media |
Russia | Noviy Disk[1] |
Engines | |
IW 5.0 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 8, 2011 |
macOS (OS X) | May 20, 2014 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 78 |
IGDB | 89 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Europe, Contemporary |
Series | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
General information
- Official Call of Duty series site
- CallofDutyMaps - A detailed Website for all included multiplayer maps.
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | 2 DVDs | |||
Steam | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | Also grants a Windows version. | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
Mac App Store (unavailable) |
- All Windows versions require Steam DRM.
- Various security vulnerabilities have been found with all Call of Duty games between Modern Warfare (2007) and Black Ops III, allowing hackers to remotely access, execute code on, and control user's PCs if they connect to the game's online modes.[2]
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Content Collection 1 | Contains Content Pack 1, 2 and 3. | |
Content Collection 2 | Contains Content Pack 4 and 5. | |
Content Collection 3 | Contains Content Pack 6, 7 (Spec Ops portion) and 8. | |
Content Collection 4 | Contains Content Pack 7 (Multiplayer portion) and 9. |
- DLC for the game consists of 9 Content Packs (each combining 24 Content Drops). See the Wikipedia article for details
Essential improvements
Utilities
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Multiple Profiles - allows user to hack in the feature of multiple profiles (managed in a utility external to the game).
Skip intro videos
Edit config file[3] |
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|
Preload shaders on level load
Edit config file[citation needed] |
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|
Plutonium
- An easy-to-install replacement launcher using dedicated servers for the game's online modes. Fixes the security vulnerabilities while also adding several enhancements:
- A custom-built anticheat system
- Aim Assist for controllers
- Discord Rich Presence
- Ultrawide monitor support
- Custom card text
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\players2\*.cfg[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/115300/pfx/[Note 2] |
-
config.cfg
is for single player,config_mp.cfg
is for multi-player
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\players2\save[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/115300/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud | Multiplayer and co-op only. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Set Image Quality to Native (all other options including Extra are 720p upscaled) & use Flawless Widescreen/Widescreen Fixer. | ||
Multi-monitor | Set Image Quality to Native (all other options including Extra are 720p upscaled) & use Flawless Widescreen/Widescreen Fixer. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Image is stretched. Set Image Quality to Native (all other options including Extra are 720p upscaled) & use Flawless Widescreen/Widescreen Fixer. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Does not work with in-game fullscreen enabled | ||
Field of view (FOV) | 65°; see Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Change r_texFilterAnisoMin and r_texFilterAnisoMax in the config files |
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Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 4x MSAA. Nvidia users can force SGSSAA in Nvidia Profile Inspector with the 0x000010C1 antialiasing compatibility flag. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Multiplayer has a 91 FPS cap (use BetterCOD to fix). | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) | |||
Color blind mode | Set in Options; changes colors for player names. |
Field of view (FOV)
List of FOV changers[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | cl_mouseAccel in the config. Off by default. |
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Mouse sensitivity | sensitivity in the config. |
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Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Manually set up to 5.1. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation, link #1, patch for link #1, link #2. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Only available in Japanese retail release.
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Polish | Only available in Polish retail release.
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Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation. | |||
Russian | Only available in Russian retail release. Patch for digital release here.
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Spanish | ||||
Slovak | Fan translation. | |||
Turkish | Fan VoiceOver |
Network
- Self-hosted servers are available through the Steam client's server browser or the in-game server browser found under the Servers menu.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 18 |
{{Network/Connections
|matchmaking = true
|matchmaking notes =
|p2p = true
|p2p notes =
|dedicated = true
|dedicated notes =
|self-hosting = true
|self-hosting notes = Use iw5mp_server.exe
(configure with server.cfg
).
|direct ip = hackable
|direct ip notes = Go to the Multiplayer launch options and add +connect
followed by the IP.
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 3074 |
UDP | 3074 |
- This game does not support Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. | |||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest | |||
Novint Falcon |
Issues fixed
- A small tweak guide is available at PC Gamer
Black screen on start-up
Black Screen on Start-up[citation needed] |
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With some users, a black screen will display on start-up, though game music can be heard in the background. This is caused by a collision with the Mumble voice client. Within Mumble, be sure to disable the in-game overlay. |
PC crashing/freezing in-game
Reinstall DirectX[citation needed] |
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Disable Steam Community[citation needed] |
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Game freezes during the intro video
Game Freezes during the Intro Video[citation needed] |
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Game crashes/freezes on startup
Game crashes/freezes on startup[citation needed] |
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Crash to Desktop
Crash to Desktop[citation needed] |
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Turn down sound acceleration (Windows XP)[citation needed] |
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DirectX error while loading
DirectX error while loading[citation needed] |
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Cannot install
Cannot Install[citation needed] |
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This is a Microsoft C++ bug so the quick fix is to uninstall your C++ files. If you see 2 instances of Microsoft C++, uninstall both of them. There are also a couple workarounds online if you don't want to uninstall them. |
Failed to run install script
Failed to run install script[citation needed] |
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Audio issues
Disable communications activity sound reduction[citation needed] |
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Multi-monitor issues
Multi-monitor[citation needed] |
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Nvidia Optimus
Nvidia Optimus fix[citation needed] |
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Fuzzy textures
Fuzzy Textures[citation needed] |
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Set Image Quality to "Native", as "Extra" up-scales the textures resulting in poor image quality. |
DirectX 9 compatibility with older video cards
DirectX 9 Compatibility With Older Video Cards[citation needed] |
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Appended the game laucher with
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Mouse Jumping/Skipping
Mouse Jumping/Skipping |
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RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW
RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW[citation needed] |
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Steam Error – 55: This game is currently unavailable. Please try again at another time[citation needed] |
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"DLC content is required. Required map ... is missing or damaged." error
DLC content is required. Required map (map name) is missing or damaged[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | 7.0w |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.8x |
Multiplayer | DemonWare |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4000+ |
Intel Pentium Dual Core E6600 3.06 GHz AMD Phenom X3 8750 |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 16 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT ATI Radeon X1950 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 210 ATI Radeon HD 3650 1 GB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.9.2 | 10.12 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 2.2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 13 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 640M ATI Radeon HD 4850 Intel Iris 512 MB of VRAM |
- The following chipsets are unsupported by the OS X version: ATI Radeon HD 2000 series, ATI Radeon HD 6490M, 6630M, 3870, Nvidia GeForce 9000 series, Nvidia GeForce 320M, 330M, Intel HD 3000, 4000, 5000
- Hard drive volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive) are not supported.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/115300/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (115300) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 - last accessed on 2023-06-19
- ↑ CVE-2018-20817 exploit - last accessed on 2023-11-13
- ↑ Verified by User:Tecc on 2023-09-09
- ↑ SteamDB: Every depot associated with Japanese Retail Product Key - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ SteamDB: Every depot associated with Polish Retail Product Key - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ SteamDB: Every depot associated with Russian Retail Product Key - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions – Aspyr Support - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Green Man Gaming - last accessed on 28 April 2024