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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 = Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{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/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Raven Software|Multiplayer}} |
+ | {{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|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| | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|IW engine|name=IW 5.0}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 8, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 8, 2011}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 20, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 20, 2014}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3|78}} | ||
+ | {{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, Call of Duty }} | ||
|steam appid = 115300 | |steam appid = 115300 | ||
− | |steam appid side = 42690 | + | |steam appid side = 42680,42690 |
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 1478 | ||
+ | |lutris = call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 53441 | ||
|wikipedia = Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 | |wikipedia = Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 | ||
|winehq = 13662 | |winehq = 13662 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.callofduty.com/ Official Call of Duty series site] | {{mm}} [http://www.callofduty.com/ Official Call of Duty series site] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://callofdutymaps.com/Call-of-Duty/modern-warfare-3/ CallofDutyMaps] - A detailed Website for all included multiplayer maps. |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/115300/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam |}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | 2 DVDs | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 115300 | Steam |}} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2609-1 | 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 }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} All versions require | + | {{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| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Content Collection 1 | Contains Content Pack 1, 2 | + | {{DLC/row| Content Collection 1 | Contains Content Pack 1, 2 and 3. | Windows, OS X }} |
{{DLC/row| Content Collection 2 | Contains Content Pack 4 and 5. | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| Content Collection 2 | Contains Content Pack 4 and 5. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Content Collection 3 | Contains Content Pack 6, 7 (Spec Ops portion) | + | {{DLC/row| Content Collection 3 | Contains Content Pack 6, 7 (Spec Ops portion) and 8. | Windows, OS X }} |
{{DLC/row| Content Collection 4 | Contains Content Pack 7 (Multiplayer portion) and 9. | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| Content Collection 4 | Contains Content Pack 7 (Multiplayer portion) and 9. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} DLC for the game consists of 9 Content Packs (each combining 24 Content Drops). See the [[Wikipedia:Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 downloadable content|Wikipedia article]] for details | + | {{ii}} DLC for the game consists of 9 Content Packs (each combining 24 Content Drops). See the [[Wikipedia:Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 downloadable content|Wikipedia article]] for details. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===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=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Tecc|date=2023-09-09}}</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= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|config.cfg}}. | ||
+ | # Change <code>seta r_preloadShaders "0"</code> to <code>seta r_preloadShaders "1"</code>. | ||
+ | # 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== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\players2\*.cfg}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{file|config.cfg}} is for singleplayer, {{file|config_mp.cfg}} is for multiplayer. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\players2\save\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = Multiplayer and co-op only. | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video settings | + | {{Image|Modern Warfare 3 General Video settings.jpg|General Video settings.}} |
− | |wsgf link = | + | {{Image|Modern Warfare 3 Advanced Video settings.jpg|Advanced Video settings.}} |
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/call-duty-modern-warfare-3/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Set | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Set Image Quality to Native (all other options including Extra are 720p upscaled) & use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]/[https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = Set | + | |multimonitor notes = Set Image Quality to Native (all other options including Extra are 720p upscaled) & use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]/[https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Image is stretched. Set Image Quality to Native (all other options including Extra are 720p upscaled) & use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]/[https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Does not work with in-game fullscreen enabled. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = 65°; see [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
|anisotropic notes = Change <code>r_texFilterAnisoMin</code> and <code>r_texFilterAnisoMax</code> in the config files | |anisotropic notes = Change <code>r_texFilterAnisoMin</code> and <code>r_texFilterAnisoMax</code> in the config files | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 4x [[MSAA]]. Nvidia users can force SGSSAA in Nvidia Profile Inspector with the 0x000010C1 antialiasing compatibility flag. |
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = true |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
− | | | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | | | + | |120 fps notes = Multiplayer has a 91 FPS cap (use [https://github.com/ZeroMemes/BetterCOD/releases BetterCOD] to fix). |
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |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. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description=List of FOV changers|ref={{cn|date=May 2018}}|fix= |
+ | * [https://github.com/ZeroMemes/BetterCOD/releases BetterCOD] | ||
+ | * [https://github.com/marvinlehmann/CoD-SCZ-FoV-Changer Call of Duty: SCZ FoV Changer] | ||
+ | * [https://github.com/AgentRev/CoD-FoV-Changers/releases FoV Changer by AgentRev] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = hackable |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = <code>cl_mouseAccel</code> in the config. Off by default. |
+ | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = <code>sensitivity</code> in the config. | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = false | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | File:Modern Warfare 3 Action key bindings.jpg|Main Action key bindings. | ||
+ | File:Modern Warfare 3 Movement key bindings.jpg|Movement key bindings. | ||
+ | File:Modern Warfare 3 Look settings.jpg|Look controls settings. | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
− | == | + | ==Audio== |
− | + | {{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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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|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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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |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]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Only available in Japanese retail release. {{--}} Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language. |
+ | |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 = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Only available in Polish retail release. {{--}} Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language. |
+ | |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 = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation available [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-para-portugues-brasil/ here]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |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>{{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 = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Slovak | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation available [https://www.lokalizacie.sk/hra/69-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-2011/preklad/ here]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Turkish | |language = Turkish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = hackable |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | + | |fan = true | |
− | |fan = | + | |notes = [https://www.oyunceviri.net/mw3turkcedublaj Fan VoiceOver] |
− | | | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{ii}} Self-hosted servers are available through the Steam client's server browser or the in-game server browser found under the Servers menu. | {{ii}} Self-hosted servers are available through the Steam client's server browser or the in-game server browser found under the Servers menu. | ||
− | + | {{Image|Modern Warfare 3 Voice settings.jpg|Voice chat settings.}} | |
+ | {{Image|Modern Warfare 3 Chat bindings.jpg|In-game Chat bindings.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Modern Warfare 3 Dedicated Server settings.jpg|In-game Dedicated Server options.}} | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = | |local play = | ||
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = unknown | |lan play = unknown | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 18 |
+ | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
− | |self-hosting notes = Use | + | |self-hosting notes = Use {{file|iw5mp_server.exe}} (configure it on {{file|server.cfg}}). |
|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 = | + | {{Network/Ports |
+ | |tcp = 3074 | ||
|udp = 3074 | |udp = 3074 | ||
|upnp = false | |upnp = false | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = platinum | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = bronze | ||
+ | |native 3d = unknown | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
+ | |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 notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = true | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = true | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list]. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = true | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = true | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==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 | + | ===Black screen on startup=== |
− | + | {{ii}} 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. | |
− | {{ | + | |
− | 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 | + | {{Fixbox|description=Within Mumble, be sure to disable the in-game overlay|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}} |
− | }} | ||
===PC crashing/freezing in-game=== | ===PC crashing/freezing in-game=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall DirectX|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | * Run {{file|{{p|game}}\redist\directx\dxsetup.exe}}. |
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam Community|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # 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 | + | # Disable Steam Community In-Game. |
− | # Disable Steam Community In-Game | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Game freezes during the intro video=== | ===Game freezes during the intro video=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Possible fixes|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
* 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. | ||
− | * Delete | + | * Delete {{file|ModernWarfare3.bik}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game crashes/freezes on startup=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Possible fixes|ref={{cn|date=May 2023}}|fix= | ||
+ | * Close RivaTuner Statistics Server (RTSS). | ||
+ | * Try closing MSI Afterburner, also. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Crash to | + | ===Crash to desktop=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Possible fixes|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} If the game randomly crashes on launch, ensure or try the following: |
− | {{ii}} If | ||
* Update DirectX and GPU drivers. | * Update DirectX and GPU drivers. | ||
* Turn off SLI / Crossfire. | * Turn off SLI / Crossfire. | ||
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* Disable anti-aliasing and filtering. | * Disable anti-aliasing and filtering. | ||
* Disable V-sync. | * Disable V-sync. | ||
− | * Disable background applications; turn off | + | * Disable background applications; turn off the anti-virus software. |
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Turn down sound acceleration (Windows XP)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | # Go to '''Control Panel''' → '''Sounds and Audio Devices''' → '''Volume''' → '''Speaker settings''' |
− | + | # Select '''Advanced'''. | |
− | # | + | # Open the '''Performance''' tab. |
− | # Select Advanced | ||
− | # Open the | ||
# Reduce sound hardware acceleration to basic, the 2nd notch from the left. | # Reduce sound hardware acceleration to basic, the 2nd notch from the left. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===DirectX error while loading=== | ===DirectX error while loading=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change texture quality to automatic in video settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
− | |||
− | |||
− | }} | ||
===Cannot install=== | ===Cannot install=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} This is a Microsoft Visual C++ bug. |
− | + | ||
− | This is a Microsoft C++ bug | + | {{Fixbox|description=If seeing 2 instances of Microsoft C++, uninstall both of them|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} 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=== | ||
− | |||
− | |||
{{ii}} This is a common issue with Windows 7. | {{ii}} This is a common issue with Windows 7. | ||
− | # Locate | + | |
− | # In Steam right click on COD: Modern Warfare 3 | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
− | # Insert Disc 1 into your DVD drive and close Steam (File | + | # Locate {{file|setup.exe}} for the game on the install disc and run it as administrator. |
− | # Go to Start and type <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steam.exe -install D:</code> | + | # In Steam right click on COD: Modern Warfare 3. |
− | # Press okay and continue with the installation | + | # 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>. | ||
+ | # Press okay and continue with the installation. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Audio issues=== | ===Audio issues=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable communications activity sound reduction|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# 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=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Possible fixes|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
* 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=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Game uses integrated graphics card on laptop|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Open the 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..." | + | # Select '''Manage 3D Settings'''. |
− | # Select Manage 3D Settings | + | # Click '''Program Settings''' tab. |
− | # Click Program Settings tab | + | # Under "1" Select a program, click add, and navigate to the game's executable location. |
− | # Under "1" Select a program, click add, and navigate to the | + | # Under "2" Select '''High-performance NVIDIA processor'''. |
− | # Under "2" Select | + | # Click {{key|Apply}} and launch the game. |
− | # Click | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ===Fuzzy textures=== | |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set Image Quality to "Native", as "Extra" up-scales the textures resulting in poor image quality|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-07-14}}</ref>}} |
− | |||
− | 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=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Append the game laucher with <code>-dx9</code> to force DirectX 9 compatibility mode. |
− | + | # Set <code>"seta rRendererPreference "Shader model 2.0""</code> in the player config for single player or multi-player respectively: | |
− | + | #* {{file|{{p|game}}\players2\config.cfg}} | |
− | # <code>"seta rRendererPreference "Shader model 2.0""</code> in the player config for single player or multi-player respectively | + | #* {{file|{{p|game}}\players2\config_mp.cfg}} |
− | #* | ||
− | #* | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ===Mouse jumping/skipping=== | |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Possible fixes|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-14}}|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
* 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. | ||
− | * Turn off FRAPS | + | * Turn off FRAPS. |
}} | }} | ||
===RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW=== | ===RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=At the mission "Goalpost" after emerging from the parking lot area, 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|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
− | |||
− | |||
− | }} | ||
==="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=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Restart Steam or the computer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
− | {{ | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | }} | ||
==="DLC content is required. Required map ... is missing or damaged." error=== | ==="DLC content is required. Required map ... is missing or damaged." error=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Possible fixes|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
* 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. |
* If the problem persists, reinstall the game while the anti-virus is turned off. | * If the problem persists, reinstall the game while the anti-virus is turned off. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |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 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
+ | |audio notes = 7.0w | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = 1.8x | ||
+ | |multiplayer = DemonWare | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat 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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|minOS = 10.9.2 | |minOS = 10.9.2 | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel i3 2.2 GHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i3 2.2 GHz |
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
|minHD = 13 GB | |minHD = 13 GB | ||
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|minVRAM = 512 MB | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 10.12 |
|recCPU = | |recCPU = | ||
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
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|recGPU2 = | |recGPU2 = | ||
|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 | ||
+ | {{--}} Hard drive volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive) are not supported. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 14:27, 12 September 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, Call of Duty |
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.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty series.
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] |
---|
|
Preload shaders on level load
Edit config file[citation needed] |
---|
|
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 singleplayer,config_mp.cfg
is for multiplayer.
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 |
||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 4x MSAA. Nvidia users can force SGSSAA in Nvidia Profile Inspector with the 0x000010C1 antialiasing compatibility flag. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
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] |
---|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | cl_mouseAccel in the config. Off by default. |
|
Mouse sensitivity | sensitivity in the config. |
|
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation, link #1, patch for link #1, link #2. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Only available in Japanese retail release.
|
|||
Polish | Only available in Polish retail release.
|
|||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation available here. | |||
Russian | Only available in Russian retail release. Patch for digital release here.
|
|||
Spanish | ||||
Slovak | Fan translation available here. | |||
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 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 18 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Use iw5mp_server.exe (configure it on server.cfg ). |
|
Direct IP | Go to the Multiplayer launch options and add +connect followed by the IP. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
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 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |||
---|---|---|---|
3RD Space Gaming Vest | |||
Novint Falcon |
Issues fixed
- A small tweak guide is available at PC Gamer
Black screen on startup
- 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[citation needed] |
---|
PC crashing/freezing in-game
Reinstall DirectX[citation needed] |
---|
|
Disable Steam Community[citation needed] |
---|
|
Game freezes during the intro video
Possible fixes[citation needed] |
---|
|
Game crashes/freezes on startup
Possible fixes[citation needed] |
---|
|
Crash to desktop
Possible fixes[citation needed] |
---|
|
Turn down sound acceleration (Windows XP)[citation needed] |
---|
|
DirectX error while loading
Change texture quality to automatic in video settings[citation needed] |
---|
Cannot install
- This is a Microsoft Visual C++ bug.
If seeing 2 instances of Microsoft C++, uninstall both of them[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Failed to run install script
- This is a common issue with Windows 7.
Instructions[citation needed] |
---|
|
Audio issues
Disable communications activity sound reduction[citation needed] |
---|
|
Multi-monitor issues
Possible fixes[citation needed] |
---|
|
Nvidia Optimus
Game uses integrated graphics card on laptop[citation needed] |
---|
|
Fuzzy textures
Set Image Quality to "Native", as "Extra" up-scales the textures resulting in poor image quality[7] |
---|
DirectX 9 compatibility with older video cards
Instructions[citation needed] |
---|
|
Mouse jumping/skipping
Possible fixes[citation needed] |
---|
|
RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW
At the mission "Goalpost" after emerging from the parking lot area, 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[citation needed] |
---|
Restart Steam or the computer[citation needed] |
---|
"DLC content is required. Required map ... is missing or damaged." error
Possible fixes[citation needed] |
---|
|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | 7.0w |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.8x |
Multiplayer | DemonWare |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
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) | ||
---|---|---|
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
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-07-14
- ↑ 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