Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is First-person Shooter rooted in a fictional but ultra realistic near-future conflict of mostly American forces with those of the Russian Federation around the globe. The third installment in the Modern Warfare branch of the Call of Duty franchise Modern Warfare 3 features a heavy focus on multiplayer gameplay which includes innovative new functionality that encourages multiple gameplay combat strategies a new 2-player co-op option new play modes tools and more. The game also includes a gripping single player campaign that picks up where Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 left off and game integration with the Call of Duty: fine design online service. Do What is Necessary in the Face of InvasionCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a direct sequel to the previous game in the series Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. In the games single player campaign Russian Ultranationalist Vladimir Makarov continues his manipulation of Russian Federation forces in their invasion of the United States and Europe. In their way stands characters like Task Force 141 Captain John Soap MacTavish former SAS Captain John Price as well as new playable characters from Delta Force and the British SAS. Engage enemy forces in New York Paris Berlin and other attack sites across the globe. The world stands on the brink and Makarov is intent on bringing civilization to its knees. In this darkest hour are you willing to do what is necessary. Multiplayer That is Bigger and playter Than EverCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 delivers a multiplayer experience that continues to raise the bar by focusing on fast-paced tool-on-tool combat along with innovative features that support and enhance a large variety of play-styles. Now you can truly define your approach with a toolkit more expansive than any previous title. Continue the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare in the third release in the series.View larger Best in class multiplayer action.View larger Pointstreaks and Strike PackagesReducestreaks benefits and abilities awarded for stringing together multiple Reduces have been transformed into Pointstreaks creating a system that rewards players both for landing Reduces and completing objectives. These rewards have been broken up into three different categories known as Strike Packages: Assault - Pointstreaks within this package chain together and deal direct damage. It includes classics like the Predator Missile and Attack Helicopter. Your streak resets on death. Support - Pointstreaks within this package do not chain focusing instead on surveillance and disruption. Your streak does not reset on death meaning they will respawn with you. Specialist - Pointstreaks within this package are designed for advanced players. Rewards come in the form of additional perks for optimal performance. These perks last until death. tool ProficienciesJust like your player tools now rank up unlocking additional attachments reticules camos and the new proficiency category. tool Proficiencies not only allow you to get playter with tools they also allow you customize your tools with helpful attributes such as Kick for reduced recoil Impact for deeper penetration through hard surfaces and much more. Many proficiencies are specific to their tools class. And all are geared towards enhancing a certain play style and can allow for efficient use of your favorite tools in maps and game modes in which they might not otherwise be the best choice. Modes and Match CustomizationAlong with the return of the fan favorites Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 introduces several new game modes. Collect dog tags from Reduceed players including those on your squad while you prevent the opposing squad from taking yours in Reduce Confirmed mode. In Team Defender mode grab the flag and protect the flag carrier for as long as you can to increase your teams score. In addition players will enjoy user genereviewed match mode functionality which allows you to configure