Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Teases Possible Return of…

Summary

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is bringing back all 16 multiplayer maps from 2009's Modern Warfare 2, a highly requested feature by fans.
The game will introduce a new Tac-stance system that allows players to tilt their weapon for increased maneuverability at the cost of accuracy.
The possible return of the ACR assault rifle, considered the best weapon in the original Modern Warfare 2, has been teased, improving fan sentiment towards the game.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has possibly teased the inclusion of one of the series' most popular long-absent assault rifles in a social media post. Launching this Fall, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is releasing just one year after 2022's Modern Warfare 2, and will introduce a campaign featuring open combat missions, an open-world Zombies mode, and much more.

One aspect of this third entry in the Modern Warfare reboot trilogy that has many fans buzzing is that all 16 Modern Warfare 2 (2009) multiplayer maps are returning, remade in Modern Warfare 3. As the original 2009 masterpiece is regarded by many Call of Duty fans as one of the best titles in the franchise, this is something fans have been requesting for a long time, especially with the 2022 reboot. Another interesting feature laid out by Call of Duty during the recent full reveal of Modern Warfare 3 is the new Tac-stance system. The firing mode, which can be toggled by players freely while aiming down sights, tilts the weapon on an angle, giving players more maneuverability at the cost of some accuracy.

While fans of the original Modern Warfare 2 are having their wish granted in the return of all 16 maps, some have also been wishing for the return of a particular weapon that was prominent in the original game . Dexerto called attention to a tweet by Modern Warfare 3's lead development studio Sledgehammer Games from the full game reveal blowout. The post, the beginning of a thread recapping all the new customization and movement features Modern Warfare 3 will have on offer, uses an image of what appears to be a tan ACR canted in what's assumed to be the new Tac-stance.

Call of Duty's ACR is widely considered by many to be the best weapon in the original Modern Warfare 2, but it hasn't been featured in a mainline Call of Duty title since. The weapon was reportedly set to make its return in 2016's divisive sci-fi outing Infinite Warfare, however, it unfortunately never made it to the final lineup. Since last year's Modern Warfare 2 bundles, operators, and, most importantly, weapons have been confirmed to be carrying over into Modern Warfare 3, some fans have been unsure about whether the title would bring its own weapons to the table. With this concern rectified and the ACR's possible return teased, fan sentiment surrounding Modern Warfare 3 seems to be improving.

While this ACR tease may seem exciting, it has yet to be officially confirmed to be called the "ACR." Additionally, if true, the weapon may not be as good as its 2009 iteration. However, with Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer's industry-leading gunplay, there's a good chance it could feel even better to fire over a decade later. As Modern Warfare 3's November release date nears, it'll be interesting to see which other iconic Modern Warfare weapons could make the lineup.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is coming on November 10 to PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.