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Modern Warfare 3 Testing Restricted Weapons for Ranked Play Evaluation

Treyarch Studios plans to introduce currently restricted weapons in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 ranked play for evaluation.
Modern Warfare 3 Testing Restricted Weapons for Ranked Play Evaluation

Highlights

  • Several restricted weapons like BP50 and HRM-9 will be tested in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 ranked play.
  • Treyarch and Sledgehammer are evaluating weapons to maintain competitive balance and adapt to player strategies.
  • Feedback from players will influence the decision of integrating the weapons into official competitive esports play.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is gearing up for a significant change in its ranked play modes with the potential inclusion of currently restricted weapons for evaluation. Developers Treyarch Studios and Sledgehammer games have announced an upcoming test phase to assess the suitability of various weapons in the competitive environment of the game.

Sustaining the immense popularity of a multiplayer game like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 requires continuous testing and resources. The game sees a large number of players vying for top positions on leaderboards, necessitating regular updates and patches to adapt to evolving player strategies and maintain competitiveness. Developers like Treyarch and Sledgehammer conduct live tests on servers to gather crucial data on the impact of different items and strategies on the competitive scene.

Treyarch has revealed plans for a 'Weapon Evaluation' test in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's competitive arena. Following the success of a previous 'Map Evaluation,' which reintroduced restricted maps to Ranked play, the Weapon Evaluation will introduce several currently restricted weapons into the selection pool. Such changes can significantly influence players' weapon choices, shaping the game's meta.

New Modern Warfare 3 Weapon Test Will Add Restricted Weapons to Ranked Play

The weapons being added for evaluation in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Ranked Play include three Assault Rifles and two Submachine Guns:

Assault Rifles

  • BP50 Assault Rifle
  • Holger 556 Assault Rifle
  • MTZ-556 Assault Rifle

Submachine Guns

  • HRM-9 SMG
  • RAM-9 SMG

Among these additions are weapons like the HRM-9 and RAM-9 Submachine Guns, known for their effectiveness in 'Warzone.' Players can freely select these weapons and provide feedback through social media channels. Treyarch and Sledgehammer will analyze the collected data to decide whether to include these weapons in the official competitive ruleset used in Call of Duty League, the game's esports league.

The player community has shown a mix of reactions to the announcement. While some are excited about the possibility of seeing weapons like the MTZ-556 in ranked play, others question how changes affecting professional leagues will impact the broader player base, given the differing player motivations and skill levels between professional and casual players.

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