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According to leaker/data miner el_bobberto, Modern Warfare 3 is set to release with all the classic MW2 maps, which will be remastered and modernized. While this rumor regarding the remastered maps surfaced in September 2022, it's only now that they have been substantiated in any way. Nevertheless, this is still a leak and not official information per se.
However, given that el_bobberto has been correct in the past regarding several things, this one will likely materialize. Either way, fans will not have to wait long to see things firsthand as Modern Warfare 3 releases on November 10, 2023. That being said, here's what to expect from the remastered MW2 maps.
Modern Warfare 3 will feature all iconic MW2 maps
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As mentioned by the leaker/data miner el_bobberto, all MW2 maps will be added at launch. This means that players will be able to take a trip down memory lane on day one itself when they play on some of their favorite maps from Modern Warfare 2 (2009). Although the details regarding the remastered version of these maps are limited, they should look similar to the originals.
Aside from graphical enhancements and perhaps a few tweaks to make gameplay more interesting, everything else is expected to remain the same. Given how iconic the MW2 maps are, Activision will likely not implement changes unless deemed absolutely necessary. On that note, here's the complete list of all remastered MW2 maps players can expect to see in Modern Warfare 3:
- Afghan
- Derail
- Estate
- Favela
- Highrise
- Invasion
- Karachi
- Quarry
- Rundown
- Rust
- Scrapyard
- Skidrow
- Sub Base
- Terminal
- Underpass
- Wasteland
With 16 remastered MW2 maps being added in at launch, players will have more than enough to keep themselves entertained. MW2 maps such as Favela, Scrapyard, Rust, Shipment, and Terminal are going to see a lot of traffic on a daily basis. Aside from these maps, Activision will likely add in more, but there currently isn't much information regarding this.
"My question is why now?" - Call of Duty fan questions why Activision is working on remastered MW2 maps for Modern Warfare 3
Given that not every leak comes to fruition, a few fans are skeptical about the remastered MW2 maps. Since, ideally they should have been added alongside Modern Warfare 2 (2022), many believe that releasing them now makes little sense. As random as this may seem, leaker/data miner el_bobberto has an explanation at hand.
With Call of Duty's twentieth anniversary coming up on October 29, 2023, adding the remastered MW2 maps to Modern Warfare 3 seems fitting. If nothing else, it's a homage to the series and a reminder of just how far the franchise has come.
Modern Warfare 3 to feature Map Voting as well
In addition to the remastered MW2 maps, it seems that map voting will be making a return as well. As seen from the leaked image, players will be able to vote for the next map as soon as the round ends. This will make it easier for everyone to come to an agreement and democratically choose the map that the majority wants to play on.
