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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
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|cover        = Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 box art.png
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|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/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      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|MW3 engine}}
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{{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}}
 +
|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 }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{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
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|gogcom page  =  
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|steam appid side = 42680,42690
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|gogcom id    =
 +
|hltb        = 1478
 +
|lutris      = call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3
 +
|strategywiki = Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
 +
|mobygames    = call-of-duty-mw3
 
|wikipedia    = Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
 
|wikipedia    = Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
 +
|winehq      = 13662
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Call of Duty}}
 
  
 
'''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]
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{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1191 Steam Users' Forums]
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{{mm}} [https://callofdutymaps.com/Call-of-Duty/modern-warfare-3/ CallofDutyMaps] - A detailed Website for all included multiplayer maps.
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{{mm}} [http://callofduty.wikia.com/wiki/Call_of_Duty_Wiki Call of Duty Wiki] - A detailed wiki for every Call of Duty game made.
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/115300/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability Table|
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{{Availability|
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/115300/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} |}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | 2 DVDs |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2609-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-mac | Steam |  |  | OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 115300 | Steam | |  | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B0060CSORI | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id1055810800 | MacApp |  |  | OS X | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} All versions require Steam, including retail.
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{{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>
  
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==Improvements==
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{{DLC|
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=== Utilities ===
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{{DLC/row| Content Collection 1 | Contains Content Pack 1, 2 and 3. | Windows, OS X }}
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*[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2226491 MW3 Configuration Utility] - advanced mouse and graphics settings utility.
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{{DLC/row| Content Collection 2 | Contains Content Pack 4 and 5. | Windows, OS X }}
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*[http://mel-green.com/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).
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{{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 }}
 +
}}
 +
{{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==
 +
===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|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Open {{file|config.cfg}}.
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# Change <code>seta intro "1"</code> to <code>seta intro "0"</code>
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# Save the file.
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}}
 +
 
 +
===Preload shaders on level load===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Open {{file|config.cfg}}.
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# Change <code>seta r_preloadShaders "0"</code> to <code>seta r_preloadShaders "1"</code>
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# Save the file.
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}}
  
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== Game data ==
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===[https://plutonium.pw/ Plutonium]===
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{{Game Location Table|
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{{++}} An easy-to-install replacement launcher using dedicated servers for the game's online modes. Fixes the security vulnerabilities while also adding several enhancements:
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{{Game Location Table/row|Game data|Steam\steamapps\common\call of duty modern warfare 3\players2}}
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*A custom-built anticheat system
 +
*Aim Assist for controllers
 +
*Discord Rich Presence
 +
*Ultrawide monitor support
 +
*Custom card text
 +
 
 +
==Game data==
 +
===Configuration file(s) location===
 +
{{Game data|
 +
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\players2\*.cfg}}
 +
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} <code>config.cfg</code> is for single player, <code>config_mp.cfg</code> is for multi-player
 
{{ii}} <code>config.cfg</code> is for single player, <code>config_mp.cfg</code> is for multi-player
  
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=== [[Save game cloud syncing]] ===
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===Save game data location===
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing
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{{Game data|
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|steam_cloud            =true
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\players2\save}}
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|steam_cloud_notes      =
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
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|origin                =
 
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|origin_notes          =
 
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|uplay                  =
 
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|uplay_notes            =
 
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|gamesave_manager      =true
 
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|gamesave_manager_notes =
 
−
|gamestow              =true
 
−
|gamestow_notes        =
 
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|synctocloud            =
 
−
|synctocloud_notes      =
 
−
|square_enix            =
 
−
|square_enix_notes      =
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Video settings
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{{Save game cloud syncing
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|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/call-duty-modern-warfare-3/en
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|discord                  =
 +
|discord notes            =
 +
|epic games launcher      =
 +
|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==
 +
{{Image|Modern Warfare 3 General Video settings.jpg|General Video settings.}}
 +
{{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
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|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|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
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|multimonitor notes        = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|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].
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|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|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].
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|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = true
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Does not work with in-game fullscreen enabled
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
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|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
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|fov notes                  = 65°; see [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
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|borderless windowed        = unknown
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|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                = true
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|anisotropic                = hackable
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|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = Change <code>r_texFilterAnisoMin</code> and <code>r_texFilterAnisoMax</code> in the config files
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing notes        =  
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|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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|oculus rift                = unknown
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|60 fps                    = true
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|oculus rift notes         =  
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|60 fps notes               =  
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|120hz                      = false
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|120 fps                    = limited
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|120hz notes               = Spec Ops and single player are uncapped; multiplayer has a 91 FPS cap.
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|120 fps notes             = Multiplayer has a 91 FPS cap (use [https://github.com/ZeroMemes/BetterCOD/releases BetterCOD] to fix).
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|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|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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=== [[Widescreen resolution]] ===
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
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* [http://www.widescreenfixer.org/ Widescreen Fixer] - Modern Warfare 3 is reported to cooperate well with this application.
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{{Fixbox|description=List of FOV changers|ref={{cn|date=May 2018}}|fix=
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{{ii}} Set "Image Quality" to Native in the "Video" (Advanced Video) in game menu.
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* [https://github.com/ZeroMemes/BetterCOD/releases BetterCOD]
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* [https://github.com/marvinlehmann/CoD-SCZ-FoV-Changer Call of Duty: SCZ FoV Changer]
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* [https://github.com/AgentRev/CoD-FoV-Changers/releases FoV Changer by AgentRev]
 +
}}
  
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=== [[Field of view (FOV)]] ===
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==Input==
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*[http://www.mapmodnews.com/article.php/Modern-Warfare-3-FoV-Changer-MP FOV Changer] - Can adjust your field of view well beyond the game's default of 65. Thus far use has not resulted in a VAC ban for users.
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{{Input
 +
|key remap                = true
 +
|key remap notes          =
 +
|acceleration option      = hackable
 +
|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 notes          =
 +
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 +
|invert mouse y-axis notes =
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 +
|controller support        = false
 +
|controller support notes  =
 +
|full controller          = unknown
 +
|full controller notes    =
 +
|controller remap          = unknown
 +
|controller remap notes    =
 +
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 +
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 +
|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.
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</gallery>
  
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==Input settings==
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==Audio==
−
{{Input Settings
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{{Image|Modern Warfare 3 Audio settings.jpg|Audio settings.}}
−
|key_remap                  =true
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{{Audio
−
|key_remap_notes            =
+
|separate volume          = false
−
|acceleration_option        =unknown
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|separate volume notes    =
−
|acceleration_option_notes  =
+
|surround sound          = true
−
|controller_support         =false
+
|surround sound notes    = Manually set up to 5.1.
−
|controller_support_notes  =
+
|subtitles                = true
 +
|subtitles notes          =
 +
|closed captions          = false
 +
|closed captions notes    =
 +
|mute on focus lost      = false
 +
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 +
|eax support              =  
 +
|eax support notes         =  
 +
|royalty free audio        = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
=== [[Controller|Controller support]] ===
+
{{L10n|content=
−
Game pad controllers are not supported by Modern Warfare 3. Please check our [[Controller|controller page]] for information about how to hack controller support into the game.
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{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|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
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|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      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|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      =
 +
}}
 +
{{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
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = 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.
 +
|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      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|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
 +
|language  = Turkish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = hackable
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = [https://www.oyunceviri.net/mw3turkcedublaj Fan VoiceOver]
 +
}}
 +
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Network==
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{ii}} Self-hosted servers are available through the Steam client's server browser or the in-game server browser found under the Servers menu.
−
|separate volume             =unknown
+
{{Image|Modern Warfare 3 Voice settings.jpg|Voice chat settings.}}
−
|separate volume notes      =
+
{{Image|Modern Warfare 3 Chat bindings.jpg|In-game Chat bindings.}}
−
|surround sound              =unknown
+
{{Image|Modern Warfare 3 Dedicated Server settings.jpg|In-game Dedicated Server options.}}
−
|surround sound notes        =
+
{{Network/Multiplayer
−
|subtitles                  =unknown
+
|local play          =
−
|subtitles notes             =
+
|local play players  =
−
|closed captions            =unknown
+
|local play modes    =
−
|closed captions notes      =
+
|local play notes    =
−
|mute on focus lost         =unknown
+
|lan play             = unknown
−
|mute on focus lost notes    =
+
|lan play players    =
−
|eax support                =
+
|lan play modes      =
−
|eax support notes          =
+
|lan play notes      =  
 +
|online play          = true
 +
|online play players  = 18
 +
|online play modes    =
 +
|online play notes    =
 +
|asynchronous        =  
 +
|asynchronous notes   =
 +
}}{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking       = true
 +
|matchmaking notes  =  
 +
|p2p                = true
 +
|p2p notes         =  
 +
|dedicated          = true
 +
|dedicated notes   =
 +
|self-hosting       = true
 +
|self-hosting notes = Use <code>iw5mp_server.exe</code> (configure with <code>server.cfg</code>).
 +
|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.
 +
{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  = 3074
 +
|udp  = 3074
 +
|upnp = false
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
=== Audio issues ===
+
==VR support==
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{VR support
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Windows Vista and 7}}
+
|gg3d name                  = Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
−
* Update sound card drivers; set volume to maximum.  
+
|native 3d gg3d award        =
−
# Or navigate to <code>Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > Communications Tab</code>
+
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
−
# Select the <code>Do Nothing</code> radio button to permanently fix this issue.
+
|tridef 3d gg3d award        = platinum
−
 
+
|iz3d gg3d award            = bronze
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Windows XP}}
+
|native 3d                  = unknown
−
Reduce hardware acceleration, or set your speakers to Stereo.
+
|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  =
 
}}
 
}}
−
 
−
== Network settings ==
 
−
Port 3074 (UDP) must be open to join and host multi-player games. Unlike [[Call of Duty: Black Ops|Black Ops]], the game does not support automatic port assignment through [[Wikipedia:Universal Plug and Play|UPnP]].
 
−
 
−
Users may opt to host their own dedicated, unranked multi-player servers as an alternative to the ranked matchmaking. This requires the hosting computer to have a sufficient processor and a minimum bandwidth, and the game to be installed. The server is launched from <code>iw5mp_server.exe</code> and can be configured with the play list recipes and <code>server.cfg</code> in the admin folder. In order to join dedicated servers, the option must be enabled from the in-game menu under the Dedicated Server category. You may list game servers using Steam's Server list function, and view the status of any server through the Join Game dialogue, or use the in-game server browser found under the Servers menu.
 
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
−
{{ii}} A small tweak guide is available at [http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/12/02/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-tweaks-guide/ PC Gamer]
+
{{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]
−
{{ii}} A collection of potential crash fixes are available at [http://crashfixes.com/fixing-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-cod-mw3-pc-crashes-crash-to-desktop-errors-freezing-cannot-install-black-screen-no-sound-and-poor-fps/ Crash Fixes]
 
  
−
=== Black Screen on Start-up ===
+
===Black screen on start-up===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Black Screen on Start-up|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Black Screen on Start-up}}
 
 
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.
 
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 ===
+
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===PC crashing/freezing in-game===
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall DirectX}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Reinstall DirectX|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
# Navigate to <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\call of duty modern warfare 3\redistdirectx\</code>
+
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\redist\directx\</code>
 
# Run <code>dxsetup.exe</code>
 
# Run <code>dxsetup.exe</code>
 
}}
 
}}
−
or
+
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam Community|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Steam Community}}
 
 
# 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===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Game Freezes during the Intro Video|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Game Freezes during the Intro Video}}
 
 
* 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 <code>ModernWarfare3.bik</code> in the installation folder  
 
* Delete <code>ModernWarfare3.bik</code> in the installation folder  
 
}}
 
}}
−
=== Crash to Desktop ===
+
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===Game crashes/freezes on startup===
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Crash to Desktop}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Game crashes/freezes on startup|ref={{cn|date=May 2023}}|fix=
−
{{ii}} If you’re game randomly crashes upon launching the game, ensure or try the following:
+
* Close RivaTuner Statistics Server (RTSS).
 +
* Try closing MSI Afterburner, also.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Crash to Desktop===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Crash to Desktop|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 +
{{ii}} If the game randomly crashes on launch, ensure or try the following:
 
* Update DirectX and GPU drivers.
 
* Update DirectX and GPU drivers.
 
* Turn off SLI / Crossfire.
 
* Turn off SLI / Crossfire.
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}}
 
}}
  
−
Windows XP:
+
{{Fixbox|description=Turn down sound acceleration (Windows XP)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
# Go to Control Panel → Sounds and Audio Devices → Volume → Speaker settings
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Turn down sound acceleration}}
 
−
# Navigate 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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}}
 
}}
  
−
=== DirectX error while loading ===
+
===DirectX error while loading===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=DirectX error while loading|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|DirectX error while loading}}
 
 
* Change texture quality to automatic in video settings.
 
* Change texture quality to automatic in video settings.
 
}}
 
}}
−
=== Cannot Install ===
+
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===Cannot install===
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Cannot Install}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Cannot Install|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
−
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.
+
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 ===
+
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===Failed to run install script===
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Failed to run install script}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Failed to run install script|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
{{ii}} This is a common issue with Windows 7.
 
{{ii}} This is a common issue with Windows 7.
 
# 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 -> Exit Steam)
+
# 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
 
}}
 
}}
−
=== Multi-monitor issues ===
+
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===Audio issues===
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Multi-monitor}}
+
{{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}}.
 +
# Go to the Communications tab.
 +
# Choose Do nothing.
 +
# Click OK to save your changes.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Multi-monitor issues===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Multi-monitor|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.
 
}}
 
}}
−
=== Nvidia Optimus ===
+
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===Nvidia Optimus===
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Nvidia Optimus fix}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Nvidia Optimus fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# 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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# Click Program Settings tab
 
# Click Program Settings tab
 
# Under "1" Select a program, click add, and navigate to the MW3 EXE file.
 
# Under "1" Select a program, click add, and navigate to the MW3 EXE file.
−
# Under "2" Select "High-performance Nvidia processor"
+
# Under "2" Select "High-performance NVIDIA processor"
 
# Click apply and launch the game
 
# Click apply and launch the game
−
}}
 
−
=== Low frame rate ===
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
 
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Force vsync through driver control panel}}
 
−
# Disable vsync in-game
 
−
# Open Nvidia Control Panel or Catalyst Control Center
 
−
# Create a profile for Modern Warfare 3
 
−
# Set vsync to "Always On" and enable triple buffering
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{ii}} Alternatively, open the task manager, open processes, select the game’s respective exe file and set priority above normal or higher. You must do this every time you play the game.
+
===Fuzzy textures===
−
 
+
{{Fixbox|description=Fuzzy Textures|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
−
==== Fuzzy Textures ====
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
 
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Fuzzy Textures}}
 
 
Set Image Quality to "Native", as "Extra" up-scales the textures resulting in poor image quality.  
 
Set Image Quality to "Native", as "Extra" up-scales the textures resulting in poor image quality.  
 
}}
 
}}
−
=== DirectX 9 Compatibility With Older Video Cards ===
+
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===DirectX 9 compatibility with older video cards===
−
{{Fixbox/fix|DirectX 9 Compatibility With Older Video Cards}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=DirectX 9 Compatibility With Older Video Cards|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
Appended the game laucher with <code>-dx9</code> to force DirectX 9 compatibility mode.
 
Appended the game laucher with <code>-dx9</code> to force DirectX 9 compatibility mode.
  
 
# <code>"seta rRendererPreference "Shader model 2.0""</code> in the player config for single player or multi-player respectively.
 
# <code>"seta rRendererPreference "Shader model 2.0""</code> in the player config for single player or multi-player respectively.
−
#* <code>Steam\steamapps\common\call of duty modern warfare 3\players2\config.cfg</code>
+
#* <code>{{p|game}}\players2\config.cfg</code>
−
#* <code>Steam\steamapps\common\call of duty modern warfare 3\players2\config_mp.cfg</code>
+
#* <code>{{p|game}}\players2\config_mp.cfg</code>
−
}}
 
−
=== DirectX error while loading ===
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
 
−
{{Fixbox/fix|DirectX error while loading}}
 
−
* Change texture quality to automatic.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==== Mouse problems ====
+
===Mouse Jumping/Skipping===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Mouse Jumping/Skipping|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Mouse problems}}
 
 
* 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 ===
+
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW===
−
{{Fixbox/fix|RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
* 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.
+
* 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.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
=== Steam Error – 55: This game is currently unavailable. Please try again at another time. ===
+
==="Steam Error – 55: This game is currently unavailable. Please try again at another time" error===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Steam Error – 55: This game is currently unavailable. Please try again at another time|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Steam Error – 55: This game is currently unavailable. Please try again at another time.}}
 
 
* Restart Steam  
 
* Restart Steam  
 
* Or the computer
 
* Or the computer
 
}}
 
}}
−
=== DLC content is required. Required map (map name) is missing or damaged. ===
+
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
==="DLC content is required. Required map ... is missing or damaged." error===
−
{{Fixbox/fix|DLC content is required. Required map (map name) is missing or damaged}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=DLC content is required. Required map (map name) is missing or damaged|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      =
 +
|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        = unknown
 +
|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 only.<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>
 +
|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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{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
−
|minOS = XP
 
−
|minproc = Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4000+
 
−
|minmem = 2 GB
 
−
|minHD = 8 GB free
 
−
|minGPU = GeForce 210 1 GB or Radeon HD 3650
 
  
−
|recOS = 7
+
|minOS    = XP
−
|recproc = Pentium Dual Core E6600 3.06 GHz
+
|minCPU  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4000+
−
|recmem = 4 GB
+
|minCPU2  = Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8 GHz
−
|recGPU = GeForce 8800 GS or Radeon X1900 Series
+
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 +
|minHD    = 16 GB
 +
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS
 +
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon X1900
 +
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 +
|minDX    = 9.0c
 +
|minSM    = 3.0
 +
 
 +
|recOS   = Vista, 7
 +
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium Dual Core E6600 3.06 GHz
 +
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 +
|recGPU   = Nvidia GeForce 210
 +
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 3650
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Revision as of 08:13, 26 April 2024

This page is for the original 2011 game. For the sequel to the 2022 game, see Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 cover
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: Modern Warfare 3 on HowLongToBeat
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on IGDB
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 guide on StrategyWiki
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on Wikipedia
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Subseries of Call of Duty
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 2007
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 2009
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 2011
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered 2016
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2019
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered 2020
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II 2022
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III 2023

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
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 2 DVDs
Windows
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Green Man Gaming
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macOS (OS X)
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Amazon.com (unavailable)
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Mac App Store (unavailable)
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macOS (OS X)
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.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Content Collection 2 Contains Content Pack 4 and 5.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Content Collection 3 Contains Content Pack 6, 7 (Spec Ops portion) and 8.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Content Collection 4 Contains Content Pack 7 (Multiplayer portion) and 9.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
DLC for the game consists of 9 Content Packs (each combining 24 Content Drops). See the Wikipedia article for details

Essential improvements

Utilities

Skip intro videos

Edit config file[3]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open config.cfg.
  3. Change seta intro "1" to seta intro "0"
  4. Save the file.

Preload shaders on level load

Edit config file[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open config.cfg.
  3. Change seta r_preloadShaders "0" to seta r_preloadShaders "1"
  4. Save the file.

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

General Video settings.
General Video settings.
Advanced Video settings.
Advanced Video settings.

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.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Multiplayer has a 91 FPS cap (use BetterCOD to fix).
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

  • Main Action key bindings.

  • Movement key bindings.

  • Look controls settings.

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

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.
Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language.[4]
Polish
Only available in Polish retail release.
Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language.[5]
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation.
Russian
Only available in Russian retail release. Patch for digital release here.
Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language.[6]
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.
Voice chat settings.
Voice chat settings.
In-game Chat bindings.
In-game Chat bindings.
In-game Dedicated Server options.
In-game Dedicated Server options.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
Online play
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{{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)
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 start-up

Black Screen on Start-up[citation needed]

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]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\redist\directx\
  2. Run dxsetup.exe
Disable Steam Community[citation needed]
  1. Open Steam
  2. Right click on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and select Properties
  3. Disable Steam Community In-Game

Game freezes during the intro video

Game Freezes during the Intro Video[citation needed]
  • Verify the integrity of your Steam game cache.
  • Update DirectX and GPU drivers.
  • Delete ModernWarfare3.bik in the installation folder

Game crashes/freezes on startup

Game crashes/freezes on startup[citation needed]
  • Close RivaTuner Statistics Server (RTSS).
  • Try closing MSI Afterburner, also.

Crash to Desktop

Crash to Desktop[citation needed]
If the game randomly crashes on launch, ensure or try the following:
  • Update DirectX and GPU drivers.
  • Turn off SLI / Crossfire.
  • Use only one GPU first (turn the other one off via your graphics control panel).
  • Disable anti-aliasing and filtering.
  • Disable V-sync.
  • Disable background applications; turn off your anti-virus software.
Turn down sound acceleration (Windows XP)[citation needed]
  1. Go to Control Panel → Sounds and Audio Devices → Volume → Speaker settings
  2. Select Advanced
  3. Open the performance tab
  4. Reduce sound hardware acceleration to basic, the 2nd notch from the left.

DirectX error while loading

DirectX error while loading[citation needed]
  • Change texture quality to automatic in video settings.

Cannot install

Cannot Install[citation needed]

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]
This is a common issue with Windows 7.
  1. Locate setup.exe for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on the install disc and run it as administrator
  2. In Steam right click on COD: Modern Warfare 3
  3. Insert Disc 1 into your DVD drive and close Steam (File → Exit Steam)
  4. Go to Start and type C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steam.exe -install D:
  5. Press okay and continue with the installation

Audio issues

Disable communications activity sound reduction[citation needed]
  1. Open the Start screen/Start menu, type mmsys.cpl and press ↵ Enter.
  2. Go to the Communications tab.
  3. Choose Do nothing.
  4. Click OK to save your changes.

Multi-monitor issues

Multi-monitor[citation needed]
  • Unplug other monitors and play on single screen.
  • Try playing in windowed mode.

Nvidia Optimus

Nvidia Optimus fix[citation needed]
  1. Open Nvidia Control Panel
  2. Open 3D Settings on the left hand side under "Select a task..."
  3. Select Manage 3D Settings
  4. Click Program Settings tab
  5. Under "1" Select a program, click add, and navigate to the MW3 EXE file.
  6. Under "2" Select "High-performance NVIDIA processor"
  7. Click apply and launch the game

Fuzzy textures

Fuzzy Textures[citation needed]

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]

Appended the game laucher with -dx9 to force DirectX 9 compatibility mode.

  1. "seta rRendererPreference "Shader model 2.0"" in the player config for single player or multi-player respectively.

Mouse Jumping/Skipping

Mouse Jumping/Skipping
  • Shut down any software used for the mouse.
  • Also try a lower polling rate if the mouse has this function.
  • Turn off FRAPS

RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW

RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW[citation needed]
  • 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.

"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[citation needed]
  • Restart Steam
  • Or the computer

"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]
  • Make sure both the single player and multi player versions of the game are installed.
  • Verify integrity of game cache
  • If the problem persists, reinstall the game while the anti-virus is turned off.

Other information

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
32-bit only.[7]

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) AMD 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)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.9.2
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. ↑ 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. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References