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{{disambig|the original 2007 release|the updated 2016 version|[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered]]|the 2019 reboot|[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Infinity Ward}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Infinity Ward}}
{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|i5works|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.insidemacgames.com/forum/index.php?s=cc262cf6d5973815721662882e6a2b8f&showtopic=34708&#entry357186|title=Call Of Duty 4 Shipping September 15th - IMG News Discussion - Inside Mac Games Forum|date=2016-7-23}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://gaming.do.co.za/articles/news/call_of_duty_4_mac_version.htm|title=Call Of Duty 4 Mac Version|date=2016-7-23}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|i5works|OS X|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.insidemacgames.com/forum/index.php?s=cc262cf6d5973815721662882e6a2b8f&showtopic=34708&#entry357186|title=Call Of Duty 4 Shipping September 15th - IMG News Discussion - Inside Mac Games Forum|date=2016-7-23}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://gaming.do.co.za/articles/news/call_of_duty_4_mac_version.htm|title=Call Of Duty 4 Mac Version|date=2016-7-23}}</ref>}}
{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Aspyr Media}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Aspyr Media|OS X}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|OS X}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|OS X}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nd.ru/catalog/products/callofduty4|title=Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare|date=2023-06-19}}</ref>}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
{{Infobox game/row/engine|IW engine{{!}}IW 3.0}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|IW engine|name=IW 3.0}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 5, 2007}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 5, 2007}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 26, 2008}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 26, 2008}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare|92}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare|88}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
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{{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 }}
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{{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 }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Europe, Middle East, Contemporary }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare }}
 
|steam appid  = 7940
 
|steam appid  = 7940
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
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|hltb        = 1468
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|lutris      = call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare
 
|strategywiki = Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
 
|strategywiki = Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
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|mobygames    = call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare
 
|wikipedia    = Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
 
|wikipedia    = Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
 
|winehq      = 5934
 
|winehq      = 5934
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Call of Duty}}
 
{{disambig|the original release|the updated version|[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered]]}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{++}} Mod friendly
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|introduction      =
{{++}} Small but active community.
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{{++}} Well optimized; even older PCs can run it with a steady frame rate.
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|release history  =
{{--}} [[PunkBuster]] must be manually updated to play on protected servers. See [[#"Unable to initialize PunkBuster. PunkBuster is disabled." error|"Unable to initialize PunkBuster. PunkBuster is disabled." error]]
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|current state    =
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}}
  
 
'''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}} [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/7940/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
{{mm}} [http://planetcallofduty.gamespy.com/ Planet Call of Duty] - Very old hub for all Call of Duty games. Has mods, guides, and news on the Call of Duty communities. Hasn't been updated for a while.
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{{mm}} [https://callofdutymaps.com/Call-of-Duty/cod-4-modern-warfare/ CallofDutyMaps] - A detailed Website for all included multiplayer maps.
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/7940/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=778 Steam Users' Forums]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | [[DRM]]: SafeDisc v4 disc check. |  | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | Campaign EXE Uses {{DRM|SafeDisc|4.81}}.<br /> Key Required for install and Multiplayer Servers but the Multiplayer EXE has no DRM.|  | Windows, OS X }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00ATF5YZM | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2223-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-COD4MWMS | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1340-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id403574981 | MacApp |  |  | OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 7940 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 7940 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00ATF5YZM | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-COD4MWMS | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110515061722/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/Fallout-3/|title=Fallout 3 - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| MacApp | id403574981 | MacApp |  |  | OS X | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/372-call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-single-player-demo/ Demo]
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{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/372-call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-single-player-demo/ Demo]
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
There are 7 patches in total, but only the last two are required.
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There are 8 patches in total, but only the last three are required.
====Patch v1.6====
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{{ii}} The Steam version is already patched
{{++}} Includes the Variety Map Pack
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{{ii}} The retail GOTY edition is patched to version 1.6
* [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/373-call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-windows-patch/ Download (Retail and Direct2Drive)]
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* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/373-call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-windows-patch/ v1.6 patch] (includes the Variety Pack)
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* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/375-call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-windows-patch/ v1.6 to v1.7 patch (Windows)]
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* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/377-call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-os-x-patch/ v1.7 patch (OS X)]
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* [http://www.activision.com/cdn/downloads/iw3mp.exe Official security fix for 1.7]<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.activision.com/call-of-duty-4--modern-warfare/articles/call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-pc-security-update|title=Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare PC Security Update|date=2022-11-21}}</ref>
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===[https://cod4x.ovh/t/releases/24 CoD4X Mod]===
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{{ii}} A client and server modification for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare multiplayer that adds enhanced functionality and security to servers, bug fixes, and its own [http://cod4master.cod4x.ovh/ server list].
  
====Patch v1.7====
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===[https://gitea.com/JerryALT/iw3sp_mod/releases/latest IW3SP-MOD]===
=====Windows=====
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{{ii}} A singleplayer client for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare that adds enhanced functionality as: achievements from Xbox 360 version, controller/gamepad support with aim assist, increased asset limits and more.  
{{ii}} Requires Patch v1.6 to be already installed
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{{--}} Steam version is required to launch this client.
* [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/375-call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-windows-patch/ Download (Retail and Direct2Drive)]
 
  
=====OS X=====
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===PunkBuster===
{{ii}} Not required for Steam and Mac App Store versions of the game
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{{ii}} To play on protected servers, multiplayer requires a [[PunkBuster]] update which is no longer hosted on EvenBalance's website. Obtainable [https://github.com/promod/CoD-PunkBuster-Files here], [http://www.opferlamm-clan.de/wbb2/thread.php?postid=152764#post152764 here], or [https://mega.nz/file/RQkjgQjb#HtPv4I9153tk4-Xej5C4vFSp4lX-6XjIwEICMPE-vII here].
{{++}} Contains all the fixes and content from previous patches
 
* [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/377-call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-os-x-patch/ Download (Retail and Digital Download)]
 
  
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>seta com_introplayed "1"</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Tecc|date=2022-05-20|comment=}}</ref>}}
{{Fixbox/fix|Launch the game with <code>seta com_introplayed "1"</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
}}
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\players\profiles\{{p|uid}}\config.cfg}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\players\profiles\{{p|uid}}\config.cfg}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\players\profiles\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\players\profiles\}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{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               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = false
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
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|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Graphics.png|In-game graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Graphics.png|In-game graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Textures.png|In-game textures settings.}}
 
{{Image|Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Textures.png|In-game textures settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/call-duty-4-modern-warfare
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/call-duty-4-modern-warfare
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://www.widescreenfixer.org Widescreen Fixer].
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|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://www.widescreenfixer.org Widescreen Fixer].
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer].
|4k ultra hd                = True
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|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = In-game AA must be disabled. If stuck in black screen, set seta r_aaSamples to "1" in 'config.cfg'/'config_mp.cfg'. Force AA externally.
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = In-game AA must be disabled. If stuck in black screen, set seta r_aaSamples to "1" in 'config.cfg'/'config_mp.cfg'. Force AA externally.
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
|fov notes                  = 65-80° without <code>sv_cheats 1</code>; see [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
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|fov notes                  = 65-80° in multiplayer only without <code>sv_cheats 1</code>; see [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
|anisotropic notes          = Slider - min. 1x, max 16x.
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|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 4x [[MSAA]]
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|antialiasing notes        = Up to 4x [[MSAA]]. 16 [[SSAA]] or [[MSAA]] can be forced using console "r_aaSamples" "16"
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = hackable
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|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
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|120 fps notes              = Unlocked in Singleplayer. For multiplayer, see [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr notes                  =
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|ray tracing                = false
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|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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}}
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify FOV using a console|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Press {{key|~}} and the in-game console will appear.
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#* If it does not appear, go to '''Game Options''' and make sure the console is enabled.
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# In order to permanently change the FOV, write the command <code>seta cg_fov XX</code>, where XX is the desired horizontal field of view (e.g. <code>seta cg_fov 90</code>). The command "seta" permanently writes commands following it to the config.
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'''Notes'''
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{{--}} Weapon models are affected by changes in FOV.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Enable windowed mode using console|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable windowed mode using console|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Press {{key|~}} and the in-game console will appear.
 
# Press {{key|~}} and the in-game console will appear.
#* If it doesn't appear go to '''Game Options''' and make sure the console is enabled.
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#* If it does not appear go to '''Game Options''' and make sure the console is enabled.
 
# In console, type in <code>/r_fullscreen 0</code> to enable windowed mode (or <code>/r_fullscreen 1</code> to enable fullscreen mode) and press {{key|Enter}}.
 
# In console, type in <code>/r_fullscreen 0</code> to enable windowed mode (or <code>/r_fullscreen 1</code> to enable fullscreen mode) and press {{key|Enter}}.
 
# Type in <code>/vid_restart</code> and press {{key|Enter}} to restart the game's renderer and apply new settings.
 
# Type in <code>/vid_restart</code> and press {{key|Enter}} to restart the game's renderer and apply new settings.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable windowed mode by editing the config file.|fix=
{{Fixbox|1=
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Look for <code>seta r_fullscreen "1"</code> in your {{file|config.cfg}} file and change <code>"1"</code> to <code>"0"</code>.
{{Fixbox/fix|Modify FOV using a console|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
# Press {{key|~}} and the in-game console will appear.
 
#* If it doesn't appear go to '''Game Options''' and make sure the console is enabled.
 
# In order to be able to easily change the FOV with each new map, you should bind it as an additional command to a key, making it easy to keep at your desired FOV.
 
# In console, type in <code>/bind w "+forward;cg_fov XX"</code> where XX is your desired horizontal field of view (e.g. <code>/bind w "+forward;cg_fov 90"</code>).
 
# Press {{key|Enter}} to activate the console command and press {{key|~}} again to close the console.
 
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{--}} In Singleplayer, the FOV value is saved with each checkpoint. If you modify an FOV value and die before reaching a checkpoint, your FOV is going to get reverted to a value from the last checkpoint. For this reason, binding it as an additional command to a key allows you to fix your FOV without having to re-enter console commands.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Unlock frame rate|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Unlock frame rate|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
 
 
# Enable console in options
 
# Enable console in options
 
# Press {{key|~}}.
 
# Press {{key|~}}.
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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} In order for the fixe to work, Vsync needs to be turned off from the game's settings if the screen's refresh rate is less than the required FPS. The setting for Vsync is listed as "Sync Every Frame" under the Graphics tab in the game Options and needs to be set to "No".
 
{{ii}} Some servers do not allow you to have a frame rate above 250 due to possible cheating.
 
{{ii}} Some servers do not allow you to have a frame rate above 250 due to possible cheating.
 
{{ii}} High frame rates can influence aspects of the game's mechanics (such as jump height), and this weakness of the engine is exploited by some players to gain an advantage.
 
{{ii}} High frame rates can influence aspects of the game's mechanics (such as jump height), and this weakness of the engine is exploited by some players to gain an advantage.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
 
{{Image|Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
|button prompts notes     =  
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|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        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|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 =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Voice.png|In-game voice settings.}}
 
{{Image|Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Voice.png|In-game voice settings.}}
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
|eax support              =  
+
|eax support              = hackable
|eax support notes       =  
+
|eax support notes         = Set ''5.1 speakers'' in options and use [[DSOAL]] for binaural HRTF mixing.
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare/call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare/894 link #1], [https://bakeronline.hu/download/call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-magyaritas/ link #2].
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Only available in Italian retail release.
+
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    = Only available in Polish retail release.  
 
  |notes    = Only available in Polish retail release.  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation; [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-para-portugues-brasil/ Gamevício.]
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=252014434 here].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Slovak
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://www.lokalizacie.sk/preklady/40-call-of-duty-modern-warfare/ Fan translation].
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Image|Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Multiplayer.png|In-game multiplayer settings.}}
 
{{Image|Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Multiplayer.png|In-game multiplayer settings.}}
{{ii}} Servers can optionally use [[PunkBuster]] anti-cheat protection (must be [http://www.opferlamm-clan.de/wbb2/thread.php?postid=152764#post152764 manually updated]).
 
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          =  
 
|local play          =  
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|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play            = true
|lan play players    =  
+
|lan play players    = 64
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
|online play players  =  
+
|online play players  = 64
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play notes    =  
 
|online play notes    =  
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|tcp  = 28960
 
|tcp  = 28960
 
|udp  = 28960
 
|udp  = 28960
|upnp =  
+
|upnp = unknown
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Useful networking console commands===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use <code>cl_maxpackets "100"</code> Maximum number of packets sent per frame (Domain is any integer from 15 to 100) |}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use <code>seta snaps "30"</code> Snapshot rate (Domain is any integer from 1 to 30)|}}
 +
 +
{{ii}} Read more about these commands and how they relate to <code>com_maxfps</code>
 +
 +
http://www.funender.com/quake/console/q3connection.html
 +
 +
http://wiki.modsrepository.com/index.php?title=Call_of_Duty_:_A_Study_on_FPS
 +
 +
https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/246033-truth-about-91-fps-in-the-new-call-of-duty/
 +
 +
https://steamcommunity.com/app/7940/discussions/0/528398719800788355/?ctp=2#c527273452881706687
  
 
==VR support==
 
==VR support==
 
{{VR support
 
{{VR support
|gg3d name                  =
 
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 
 
|native 3d                  = unknown
 
|native 3d                  = unknown
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/03/call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-fix.html Helix Mod: Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare fix].
+
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/03/call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-fix.html Helix Mod: Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare fix].
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
+
|vorpx                      = hackable
|tridef 3d notes            =  
+
|vorpx modes                = G3D
|iz3d                        = unknown
+
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, see required FOV and shadow tweaks here: [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare/ vorpx forum profile introduction.]
|iz3d notes                  =  
+
|vr only                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
 
|oculus rift                =  
 
|oculus rift                =  
 
|oculus rift notes          =  
 
|oculus rift notes          =  
|tracked motion controllers  =  
+
|osvr                        =  
|tracked motion controllers notes=  
+
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =  
 
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest      = true
 
|3rd space gaming vest      = true
 
|3rd space gaming vest notes =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest notes =  
|novint falcon              =  
+
|novint falcon              = true
 
|novint falcon notes        =  
 
|novint falcon notes        =  
 
|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 
|play area seated            =  
 
|play area seated            =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
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|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Missing d3dx9_43.dll or similar .dll file===
 
This issue is caused by a broken DirectX installation, to fix simply [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109 reinstall DirectX 9].
 
  
 
===Game won't start on Windows 7===
 
===Game won't start on Windows 7===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Enable stereo mix|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Enable stereo mix|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
 
 
{{ii}} On some PCs the sound driver crashes the game before it starts
 
{{ii}} On some PCs the sound driver crashes the game before it starts
 
# Plug in a microphone
 
# Plug in a microphone
  
 
Alternatively:
 
Alternatively:
# Navigate to Control Panel
+
# Go to Control Panel
 
# Open Sound settings
 
# Open Sound settings
 
# Click the recording tab
 
# Click the recording tab
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}}
 
}}
  
===Stuttering issues with high end graphic cards===
+
===Game sound is replaced with microphone input===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable recording device (Windows)|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Enable multiple GPUs|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
+
 
Random non frame rate related stuttering with higher end graphic cards (eg. GTX 680 and above) can be fixed by enabling Multiple GPUs in the settings menu.
+
# From Control Panel, open the Sound menu.
 +
# Under the Recording tab, disable any input devices.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Stuttering issues with high-end graphics cards===
 +
{{ii}} The game randomly stutters (not related to FPS) with higher-end graphics cards (e.g. Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 and above)
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Enable "Dual Video Cards" option in Graphics settings|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2019-11-23|comment=Tested with GTX 980 on W10 1909}}</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Stuttering and sudden frame drops on Nvidia GPUs===
 +
{{Fixbox|description= Disable frame rate limiter in Nvidia Control Panel|fix=If you have the Frame Limiter enabled, it will cause random stutters and fps drops to occur during gameplay. You can either disable the frame limiter for the game only by changing its program settings and setting the frame limiter option to off, or disable the limiter entirely in the global settings.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description= Disable Fast sync in Nvidia Control Panel|fix=If you have the Fast Sync enabled, it will cause periodic frametime stutters and fps drops
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Ambient occlusion issues on Nvidia GPUs ===
 +
{{Image|Call Of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Ambient Occlusion ON.jpg|Ambient Occlusion set to Performance.}}
 +
{{Image|Call Of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Ambient Occlusion OFF.jpg|Ambient Occlusion set to off.}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Ambient Occlusion inside NVIDIA Control Panel|fix=
 +
{{ii}} {{file|iw3sp.exe}} is for singleplayer, {{file|iw3mp.exe}} is for multiplayer.
 +
# Open the Nvidia Control Panel.
 +
# Go to 3D Settings, Manage 3D settings, Program Settings.
 +
# Click Add, Browse and select {{file|iw3sp.exe}} or {{file|iw3mp.exe}} inside {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
 +
# Set Ambient Occlusion to Off.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==="Unable to initialize PunkBuster. PunkBuster is disabled." error===
 
==="Unable to initialize PunkBuster. PunkBuster is disabled." error===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Update PunkBuster manually|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Update PunkBuster|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/2nio44/cod4_unable_to_initialize_punkbuster/ Cod4 unable to initialize punkbuster.??? : pcgaming]</ref>}}
+
See [[#PunkBuster]].
[http://www.opferlamm-clan.de/wbb2/thread.php?postid=152764#post152764 Update PunkBuster manually].
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Black/flickering textures on older NVIDIA GPUs===
+
===Black/flickering textures on older Nvidia GPUs===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Black/flickering textures on older Nvidia GPUs|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Black/flickering textures on older NVIDIA GPUs|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
+
On Windows XP, older Nvidia GPUs like the GeForce 7900 GTX would display black or flickering textures when running on the latest available drivers (307.83). Downgrading drivers to [http://www.nvidia.com/download/driverResults.aspx/16365/en-us 195.62] appears to solve this.
On Windows XP, older NVIDIA GPUs like the GeForce 7900 GTX would display black or flickering textures when running on the latest available drivers (307.83). Downgrading drivers to [http://www.nvidia.com/download/driverResults.aspx/16365/en-us 195.62] appears to solve this.
 
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===COD4X installation issues on Linux===
 +
Switch to Proton 5.0-10 to install COD4X. Once the installation is completed, you can switch back to your preferred Proton version.
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|opengl versions        = 2.0
 
|opengl versions        = 2.0
|opengl notes          = OS X only.
+
|opengl notes          = macOS only.
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|glide notes            =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  = 2, 3
 
|shader model versions  = 2, 3
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = true
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes= OS X only.
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes     =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = false
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = false
 +
|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= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
|multiplayer      = Demonware, PunkBuster
+
|multiplayer      = Demonware
|multiplayer notes= The PunkBuster version provided is no longer supported and needs to be manually updated to connect to protected servers. See [[#"Unable to initialize PunkBuster. PunkBuster is disabled." error|"Unable to initialize PunkBuster. PunkBuster is disabled." error]]
+
|multiplayer notes=
 +
|anticheat        = PunkBuster
 +
|anticheat notes = The PunkBuster version provided is no longer supported and needs to be manually updated to connect to protected servers. See [[#PunkBuster|PunkBuster]]
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Show FPS Counter===
 
===Show FPS Counter===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Show FPS counter|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Show FPS counter|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Enable console in options
 
# Enable console in options
 
# Press {{key|~}}.
 
# Press {{key|~}}.
 
# Type <code>/cg_drawFPS 1</code>
 
# Type <code>/cg_drawFPS 1</code>
 +
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Adjust position of FPS counter on screen using <code>/cg_debuginfocorneroffset XXX YYY</code>, XXX adjusts horizontal axis, YYY adjusts vertical axis. /cg_debuginfocorneroffset 88 464 will place the counter in the bottom right corner of the screen for 1920x1080 16:9 displays.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Mods===
 +
====[https://www.moddb.com/games/call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare/addons/world-at-war-blood-for-cod4 World at War blood for CoD4]====
 +
{{++}} Replaces the blurry and blocky low res blood with the gorier and higher quality ones from World at War, Black Ops, or Black Ops 2
 +
====[https://www.moddb.com/downloads/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-1-campaign-rebalanced Call Of Duty - Modern Warfare 1 Campaign Rebalanced]====
 +
{{++}} This mod improved the A.I, adds new easter eggs and new intel cheats.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minOS    = XP, Vista
 
|minOS    = XP, Vista
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 2800+<br />Any 1.8 GHz Dual Core Processor
+
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 2800+<br />Any 1.8 GHz Dual Core
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB (XP)<br/> 768 MB (Vista)
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB (XP)<br/> 768 MB (Vista)
|minHD    = 8 GB  
+
|minHD    = 8 GB
|minGPU  = Nvidia Geforce 6600
+
|minDX    = 9.0c
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon 9800
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 6600
 +
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon 9800 Pro
 +
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
  
 
|recCPU  = 2.4 GHz dual core or better
 
|recCPU  = 2.4 GHz dual core or better
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 7800
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 7800
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon X1800
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon X1800
 +
|recVRAM  = 256 MB
 +
|recSM    = 3.0
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minHD    = 9 GB
 
|minHD    = 9 GB
|minGPU  = Nvidia Geforce 7300
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 7300
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon X1600
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon X1600
 
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
  
 
|recOS    = 10.9
 
|recOS    = 10.9
|recCPU  = Intel i7
+
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  

Latest revision as of 01:04, 9 April 2024

This page is for the original 2007 release. For the updated 2016 version, see Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered. For the 2019 reboot, see Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare cover
Developers
Infinity Ward
macOS (OS X) i5works[1][2]
macOS (OS X) Aspyr Media
Publishers
Activision
OS X Aspyr Media
Russia Noviy Disk[3]
Engines
IW 3.0
Release dates
Windows November 5, 2007
macOS (OS X) September 26, 2008
Reception
Metacritic 92
IGDB 88
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, FPS, Shooter
Art styles Realistic
Themes Europe, Middle East, Contemporary
Series Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare on HowLongToBeat
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare on IGDB
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare guide on StrategyWiki
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare on MobyGames
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare on Wikipedia
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.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series.

General information

Official Call of Duty series site
Steam Community Discussions
CallofDutyMaps - A detailed Website for all included multiplayer maps.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
Campaign EXE Uses SafeDisc 4.81 DRM[Note 1].
Key Required for install and Multiplayer Servers but the Multiplayer EXE has no DRM.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
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Steam
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macOS (OS X)
Amazon.com (unavailable)
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macOS (OS X)
GamersGate (unavailable)
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)
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Windows
Humble Store (unavailable)
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Mac App Store (unavailable)
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macOS (OS X)
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
Demo

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Variety Map Pack Available for free. Included with Patch v1.6 (v1.7 for OS X) and any digital release of the game. See Patches for a download link.
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Essential improvements

Patches

There are 8 patches in total, but only the last three are required.

The Steam version is already patched
The retail GOTY edition is patched to version 1.6

CoD4X Mod

A client and server modification for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare multiplayer that adds enhanced functionality and security to servers, bug fixes, and its own server list.

IW3SP-MOD

A singleplayer client for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare that adds enhanced functionality as: achievements from Xbox 360 version, controller/gamepad support with aim assist, increased asset limits and more.
Steam version is required to launch this client.

PunkBuster

To play on protected servers, multiplayer requires a PunkBuster update which is no longer hosted on EvenBalance's website. Obtainable here, here, or here.

Skip intro videos

Use the seta com_introplayed "1" command line argument[8]

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\players\profiles\<user-id>\config.cfg[Note 2]
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7940/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\players\profiles\[Note 2]
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7940/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game graphics settings.
In-game graphics settings.
In-game textures settings.
In-game textures settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Use Widescreen Fixer.
Ultra-widescreen
Use Widescreen Fixer.
4K Ultra HD
In-game AA must be disabled. If stuck in black screen, set seta r_aaSamples to "1" in 'config.cfg'/'config_mp.cfg'. Force AA externally.
Field of view (FOV)
65-80° in multiplayer only without sv_cheats 1; see Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Up to 4x MSAA. 16 SSAA or MSAA can be forced using console "r_aaSamples" "16"
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Unlocked in Singleplayer. For multiplayer, see High frame rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)

Field of view (FOV)

Modify FOV using a console[citation needed]
  1. Press ~ and the in-game console will appear.
    • If it does not appear, go to Game Options and make sure the console is enabled.
  2. In order to permanently change the FOV, write the command seta cg_fov XX, where XX is the desired horizontal field of view (e.g. seta cg_fov 90). The command "seta" permanently writes commands following it to the config.

Notes

Weapon models are affected by changes in FOV.

Windowed

Enable windowed mode using console[citation needed]
  1. Press ~ and the in-game console will appear.
    • If it does not appear go to Game Options and make sure the console is enabled.
  2. In console, type in /r_fullscreen 0 to enable windowed mode (or /r_fullscreen 1 to enable fullscreen mode) and press Enter.
  3. Type in /vid_restart and press Enter to restart the game's renderer and apply new settings.
Enable windowed mode by editing the config file.

Look for seta r_fullscreen "1" in your config.cfg file and change "1" to "0".

High frame rate

Unlock frame rate[citation needed]
  1. Enable console in options
  2. Press ~.
  3. Type /com_maxFPS # where # is what you want the frame rate cap to be.

Notes

In order for the fixe to work, Vsync needs to be turned off from the game's settings if the screen's refresh rate is less than the required FPS. The setting for Vsync is listed as "Sync Every Frame" under the Graphics tab in the game Options and needs to be set to "No".
Some servers do not allow you to have a frame rate above 250 due to possible cheating.
High frame rates can influence aspects of the game's mechanics (such as jump height), and this weakness of the engine is exploited by some players to gain an advantage.

Input

In-game control settings.
In-game control settings.

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.
In-game voice settings.
In-game voice settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Only 5.1
Subtitles
Under Game Options.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
Set 5.1 speakers in options and use DSOAL for binaural HRTF mixing.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation, link #1, link #2.
Italian
Polish
Only available in Polish retail release.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation; Gamevício.
Russian
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Slovak
Fan translation.
Spanish

Network

In-game multiplayer settings.
In-game multiplayer settings.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
64
Online play
64

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP
Go to Favorites and add a new favorite with the IP as the source.[9]

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 28960
UDP 28960
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Useful networking console commands

Use cl_maxpackets "100" Maximum number of packets sent per frame (Domain is any integer from 15 to 100)
Use seta snaps "30" Snapshot rate (Domain is any integer from 1 to 30)
Read more about these commands and how they relate to com_maxfps

http://www.funender.com/quake/console/q3connection.html

http://wiki.modsrepository.com/index.php?title=Call_of_Duty_:_A_Study_on_FPS

https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/246033-truth-about-91-fps-in-the-new-call-of-duty/

https://steamcommunity.com/app/7940/discussions/0/528398719800788355/?ctp=2#c527273452881706687

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare fix.
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see required FOV and shadow tweaks here: vorpx forum profile introduction.
Devices
3RD Space Gaming Vest
Novint Falcon

Game won't start on Windows 7

Enable stereo mix[citation needed]
On some PCs the sound driver crashes the game before it starts
  1. Plug in a microphone

Alternatively:

  1. Go to Control Panel
  2. Open Sound settings
  3. Click the recording tab
  4. Enable stereo mix (you may need to right click and select "Show disabled devices" for it to be visible).

Game sound is replaced with microphone input

Disable recording device (Windows)
  1. From Control Panel, open the Sound menu.
  2. Under the Recording tab, disable any input devices.

Stuttering issues with high-end graphics cards

The game randomly stutters (not related to FPS) with higher-end graphics cards (e.g. Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 and above)
Enable "Dual Video Cards" option in Graphics settings[10]

Stuttering and sudden frame drops on Nvidia GPUs

Disable frame rate limiter in Nvidia Control Panel

If you have the Frame Limiter enabled, it will cause random stutters and fps drops to occur during gameplay. You can either disable the frame limiter for the game only by changing its program settings and setting the frame limiter option to off, or disable the limiter entirely in the global settings.

Disable Fast sync in Nvidia Control Panel

If you have the Fast Sync enabled, it will cause periodic frametime stutters and fps drops

Ambient occlusion issues on Nvidia GPUs

Ambient Occlusion set to Performance.
Ambient Occlusion set to Performance.
Ambient Occlusion set to off.
Ambient Occlusion set to off.
Disable Ambient Occlusion inside NVIDIA Control Panel
iw3sp.exe is for singleplayer, iw3mp.exe is for multiplayer.
  1. Open the Nvidia Control Panel.
  2. Go to 3D Settings, Manage 3D settings, Program Settings.
  3. Click Add, Browse and select iw3sp.exe or iw3mp.exe inside <path-to-game>.
  4. Set Ambient Occlusion to Off.

"Unable to initialize PunkBuster. PunkBuster is disabled." error

Update PunkBuster manually

See #PunkBuster.

Black/flickering textures on older Nvidia GPUs

Black/flickering textures on older Nvidia GPUs[citation needed]

On Windows XP, older Nvidia GPUs like the GeForce 7900 GTX would display black or flickering textures when running on the latest available drivers (307.83). Downgrading drivers to 195.62 appears to solve this.

COD4X installation issues on Linux

Switch to Proton 5.0-10 to install COD4X. Once the installation is completed, you can switch back to your preferred Proton version.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
OpenGL 2.0 macOS only.
Shader Model support 2, 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
32-bit only.[11]

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio FMOD, Miles Sound System
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer Demonware
Anti-cheat PunkBuster The PunkBuster version provided is no longer supported and needs to be manually updated to connect to protected servers. See PunkBuster

Show FPS Counter

Show FPS counter[citation needed]
  1. Enable console in options
  2. Press ~.
  3. Type /cg_drawFPS 1

Notes

Adjust position of FPS counter on screen using /cg_debuginfocorneroffset XXX YYY, XXX adjusts horizontal axis, YYY adjusts vertical axis. /cg_debuginfocorneroffset 88 464 will place the counter in the bottom right corner of the screen for 1920x1080 16:9 displays.

Mods

World at War blood for CoD4

Replaces the blurry and blocky low res blood with the gorier and higher quality ones from World at War, Black Ops, or Black Ops 2

Call Of Duty - Modern Warfare 1 Campaign Rebalanced

This mod improved the A.I, adds new easter eggs and new intel cheats.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 2800+
Any 1.8 GHz Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 512 MB (XP)
768 MB (Vista)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 6600
ATI Radeon 9800 Pro
128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.7.5
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 9 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 7300
ATI Radeon X1600
128 MB of VRAM
The Intel Integrated GMA 950 and Intel Integrated X3100 chipsets are not supported


Notes

  1. SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[4] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[5]
  2. 2.0 2.1 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).
  3. 3.0 3.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/7940/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (7940) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References