Modern Warfare 3 Season 5 Reloaded: New modes, map, and more

Modern Warfare 3 Season 5 Reloaded's content drop blog has recently been released, revealing everything this mid-season update has to offer. The update will go live on August 21, 2024, at 9 am PT, bringing the second wave of content with new maps, modes, weapons, and more.

The content drop focuses on new additions, but significant game-balancing changes, including weapon adjustments and bug fixes, are also part of the update. But these are typically detailed in patch notes released one to two hours before the update goes live.

This article will provide a comprehensive overview of what to expect from Modern Warfare 3 Season 5 Reloaded.

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New modes in Modern Warfare 3 Season 5 Reloaded

Four new and returning modes will be added to Modern Warfare 3 Season 5 Reloaded. While the exact timing of their addition is not specified, they may be introduced at launch or later in the season.

These modes keep the gameplay fresh, offering players something new to try and keep them entertained.

All new and returning modes in Modern Warfare 3 Season 5 Reloaded (Image via Activision)

1) Cyber Attack

The Cyber Attack mode, originally introduced in Call of Duty Modern Warfare (2019), makes a return. In this mode, there are no respawns, and teams compete to control a centrally placed EMP device. The objective is to retrieve the device and plant it at the enemy’s data center. The player carrying the device gains additional intel through radar pings.

Although there are no respawns, players are not immediately eliminated. They are first knocked down, allowing teammates to revive them unless they are completely eliminated. Sides switch every two rounds, and the first team to win five rounds wins the match.

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2) Fishfection

Fishfection is an innovative game mode with interesting and fun rules. Instead of the typical human vs. infected concept, this mode features a twist: cats face off against fish.

In this mode, the cats are equipped with new weapons, including the Torques 35 compound bow and the Spear. The fish, on the other hand, must either survive the cats' attacks or infect the cats and convert them to their side, though the exact steps for this process are not yet detailed.

The fish win if they either infect all the cats or survive until the time limit expires. If they fail to achieve either of these conditions, the cats win.

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3) Paintball

In the real world, paintball is a shooting sport where players use dye-colored bullets, and a single hit anywhere eliminates an enemy. In MW3, this concept translates into a game mode where players will engage in respawn modes similar to Hardpoint and Domination across various maps, including the cel-shaded Toonoxide and Celship.

The full rules and winning criteria haven't been announced yet, but players can expect a blend of fun moments and intense, heated battles.

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4) Defuse or Destroy

Defuse or Destroy is a round-based mode similar to Search & Destroy but with a key difference. In this mode, teams alternate between attacking and defending bomb sites. The twist is that the bomb is already planted at the start of each round. The defending team must hold the site until the bomb detonates, while the attacking unit must defuse it before the timer runs out.

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New map in Modern Warfare 3 Season 5 Reloaded

This time, only a single new map will be included—a variant called Ink House.

One new map variant will be introduced in Modern Warfare 3 Season 5 Reloaded (Image via Activision)

This cel-shaded version of the Stash House map features a funky art style that players love for its vibrancy and colors, which enhance the intense and chaotic nature of the gameplay with an animated flair.

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What new weapons will be included in Modern Warfare 3 Season 5 Reloaded?

Here are the two new weapons that will be added to the game.

Torque 35

The Torque 35 will be classified under the launcher category. It is a compound bow with a draw weight capability of up to 60 lbs, offering customizable arrow options and featuring a red dot sight for more precise target acquisition.

This modern bow boasts fast handling and quick follow-up shots. The longer you hold and apply power, the greater the arrow's velocity and strength will be.

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Spear

The Spear is a versatile melee weapon that offers extended range in close-quarter combat and can be thrown at enemies when needed. You can hurl up to three Spears and retrieve them to maintain your offense.

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This covers all the content additions in Modern Warfare 3 Season 5 Reloaded.

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