Difference between revisions of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3"
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit config file}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Open <code>[[#Game data|config.cfg]]</code>. | # Open <code>[[#Game data|config.cfg]]</code>. | ||
# Find the line <code>seta intro "1"</code> and change the value to "0". | # Find the line <code>seta intro "1"</code> and change the value to "0". | ||
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===PC crashing/freezing in-game=== | ===PC crashing/freezing in-game=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall DirectX}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall DirectX|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Navigate to <code>{{p|game}}\redist\directx\</code> | # Navigate to <code>{{p|game}}\redist\directx\</code> | ||
# Run <code>dxsetup.exe</code> | # Run <code>dxsetup.exe</code> | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable Steam Community}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable Steam Community|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Open Steam | # Open Steam | ||
# Right click on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and select Properties | # Right click on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and select Properties | ||
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===Game freezes during the intro video=== | ===Game freezes during the intro video=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Game Freezes during the Intro Video}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Game Freezes during the Intro Video|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
* Verify the integrity of your Steam game cache. | * Verify the integrity of your Steam game cache. | ||
* Update DirectX and GPU drivers. | * Update DirectX and GPU drivers. | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Turn down sound acceleration (Windows XP)}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Turn down sound acceleration (Windows XP)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Navigate to Control Panel -> Sounds and Audio Devices -> Volume -> Speaker settings | # Navigate to Control Panel -> Sounds and Audio Devices -> Volume -> Speaker settings | ||
# Select Advanced | # Select Advanced | ||
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===DirectX error while loading=== | ===DirectX error while loading=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|DirectX error while loading}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|DirectX error while loading|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
* Change texture quality to automatic in video settings. | * Change texture quality to automatic in video settings. | ||
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===Audio issues=== | ===Audio issues=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable communications activity sound reduction}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable communications activity sound reduction|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>mmsys.cpl</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. | # Open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>mmsys.cpl</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. | ||
# Go to the Communications tab. | # Go to the Communications tab. | ||
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===Multi-monitor issues=== | ===Multi-monitor issues=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Multi-monitor}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Multi-monitor|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
* Unplug other monitors and play on single screen. | * Unplug other monitors and play on single screen. | ||
* Try playing in windowed mode. | * Try playing in windowed mode. | ||
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===Nvidia Optimus=== | ===Nvidia Optimus=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Nvidia Optimus fix}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Nvidia Optimus fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Open Nvidia Control Panel | # Open Nvidia Control Panel | ||
# Open '''3D Settings''' on the left hand side under "Select a task..." | # Open '''3D Settings''' on the left hand side under "Select a task..." | ||
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====Mouse problems==== | ====Mouse problems==== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Mouse problems}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Mouse problems|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
* Shut down any software used for the mouse. | * Shut down any software used for the mouse. | ||
* Also try a lower polling rate if the mouse has this function. | * Also try a lower polling rate if the mouse has this function. | ||
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===RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW=== | ===RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW=== | ||
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* Go through the building on the right with the broken glass, and stay in there until the end of the offices, and it will auto save. | * Go through the building on the right with the broken glass, and stay in there until the end of the offices, and it will auto save. | ||
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==="Steam Error – 55: This game is currently unavailable. Please try again at another time" error=== | ==="Steam Error – 55: This game is currently unavailable. Please try again at another time" error=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Steam Error – 55: This game is currently unavailable. Please try again at another time | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Steam Error – 55: This game is currently unavailable. Please try again at another time|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
* Restart Steam | * Restart Steam | ||
* Or the computer | * Or the computer | ||
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==="DLC content is required. Required map ... is missing or damaged." error=== | ==="DLC content is required. Required map ... is missing or damaged." error=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|DLC content is required. Required map (map name) is missing or damaged}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|DLC content is required. Required map (map name) is missing or damaged|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
* Make sure both the single player and multi player versions of the game are installed. | * Make sure both the single player and multi player versions of the game are installed. | ||
* Verify integrity of game cache | * Verify integrity of game cache | ||
Revision as of 06:53, 27 July 2016
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| Developers | |
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| Infinity Ward | |
| Sledgehammer Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Activision | |
| OS X | Aspyr Media |
| Engines | |
| IW 5.0|IW engine|IW 5.0 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 8, 2011 |
| macOS (OS X) | May 20, 2014 |
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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.
| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Call of Duty | 2003 |
| Call of Duty 2 | 2005 |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (series) | |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops (series) | |
| Call of Duty: Ghosts | 2013 |
| Call of Duty: Online | 2013 |
| Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare | 2014 |
| Call of Duty: Heroes | 2014 |
| Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare | 2016 |
| Call of Duty: WWII | 2017 |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 2020 |
| Call of Duty: Vanguard | 2021 |
| Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 | 2022 |
General information
- Official Call of Duty series site
- Call of Duty Wiki - A detailed wiki for every Call of Duty game made.
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
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| Amazon.com | |
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| Steam | |
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- All versions require Steam.
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
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| 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
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/115300/pfx/[Note 1] |
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config.cfgis for single player,config_mp.cfgis for multi-player
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/115300/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Controller support
Game pad controllers are not supported by Modern Warfare 3. Please check our controller page for information about how to hack controller support into the game.
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Turkish |
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 | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
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| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | Use iw5mp_server.exe (configure with server.cfg). |
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| Direct IP | 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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| 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 | ||||
| Devices | |||
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| 3RD Space Gaming Vest | |||
Issues fixed
- A small tweak guide is available at PC Gamer
- A collection of potential crash fixes are available at Crash Fixes
Black screen on start-up
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PC crashing/freezing in-game
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Game freezes during the intro video
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Crash to Desktop
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DirectX error while loading
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Cannot install
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Failed to run install script
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Audio issues
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Multi-monitor issues
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Nvidia Optimus
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Fuzzy textures
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DirectX 9 compatibility with older video cards
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Mouse problems
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RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW
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"DLC content is required. Required map ... is missing or damaged." error
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4000+ Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8 GHz |
Intel Pentium Dual Core E6600 3.06 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 16 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS ATI Radeon X1900 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 210 ATI Radeon HD 3650 1 GB of VRAM |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.9.2 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 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 |
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- 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 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.