The latest instalment in the popular first-person shooter franchise hit our gaming libraries this month! Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III upholds all the iconic gameplay features of the series, but with new updated visuals, a brand-new campaign, classic PvP matches, and even an updated zombie mode.
Before you head off into battle, we’ve got everything you need to know about COD: Modern Warfare III. This includes all the incredible gameplay, multiplayer, official PC system specification, and our top PCs to play.
The War Has Changed
Picking up directly from where the previous game left off, the in-depth campaign allows players to once again try to save the world from the grips of war criminal, Vladimir Makarov. Team up with Captain Price and the rest of Task Force 141, as you desperately try to hold off his deadly forces which will require you to adapt and evolve at every twist or turn.
The battlefield requires you to make complicated choices, including different loadouts or paths, to alter the course of the mission. Every decision you make will have an impact in both the single-player campaign and brand-new open combat missions.
Go Head to Head Against Zombies
In addition to this expansive single-player campaign, there is also the reimagined classic, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Zombies. For the first time ever, you can team up with other squadrons of players and fight for your survival against hordes of zombies.
Explore a brand-new Treyarch Zombie story packed full of exciting missions, secrets to uncover, and of course zombies to kill.
Does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Feature Multiplayer?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III features extensive support for multiplayer combining old classic fan-favourite maps with some brand-new additions.
In fact, all sixteen original launch maps from the 2009 Modern Warfare II are included and have been completely modernised with brand-new modes and gameplay features. Plus, there will also be twelve new 6v6 maps for you to explore, along with Ground War maps boasting brand-new play spaces.
Is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III a PC Exclusive?
COD: Modern Warfare III is available to play on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, XBOX Series X/S, and XBOX One.
There is extensive support for crossplay, meaning you can enjoy all the different multiplayer modes with friends, regardless of their platform of choice.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum (with multiplayer) | Minimum | Recommended | Competitive / 4K Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 | Windows 10 – 11 | Windows 10 – 11 |
| Processor | Intel i3 6100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel i5 6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 | Intel i7 6700K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Intel i7 8700K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700K |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 570 | NVIDIA GeForce TX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 470 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 1080Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network | Internet Broadband Connection required | Internet Broadband Connection required | Internet Broadband Connection required | Internet Broadband Connection required |
| Storage | 79GB available space | 149GB available space | 149GB available space | 149GB available space |
Top PCs to Play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
At Overclockers UK you can find a range of PCs and laptops that are perfect for playing for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. We’ve included a few of our favourites down below, but you can shop all our PCs and laptops by clicking the buttons.
Refract Gaming Jade Pre Built PC
The Refract Gaming Jade Pre Built PC comes equipped with everything you need to dominate the battlefield in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. This includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and 32GB of DDR5 RAM, to deliver you ultra-fast performance, seamless multitasking, and virtually no in-game latency. What’s more, take advantage of NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti, built with Ada Lovelace architecture, to enjoy photo-realistic visuals and silky-smooth frame rates at up to 1440p resolutions.
In addition to all of this, the Refract Gaming Jade also includes a three-year warranty which also covers parts and labour. Perfect for if you need to return your PC back to us for any much-needed repairs.
- Pre built
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Comes with a three-year warranty which covers parts and labour
OcUK Gaming Radiance Frosty MK2 Configurable PC
Enjoy superior gaming performance in all your favourite games with the OcUK Gaming Radiance Frosty MK2. Armed with an Intel i5 11400F CPU unlock fast processing speeds in both single- and multi-threaded tasks alike, perfect for both work and play! The NVIDIA RTX 3060 will deliver realistic graphics thanks to support for Ray Tracing and AI DLSS. What’s more, equipped with both 16GB DDR4 RAM along with a primary and optional secondary SSD, enjoy blisteringly fast loading times for an optimised gaming experience.
The OcUK Gaming Radiance Frosty MK2 is a configurable PC, which means you can choose to adjust the base hardware specification to suit your needs. This includes customising the case and braided cables, upgrading the memory or operating system, along with opting for additional storage drives should you need them.
- Configurable gaming PC
- Includes an Intel i5 11400F CPU and NVIDIA RTX 3060
- Up to 16GB DDR4 RAM
- Flexible storage options available
OcUK Gaming Sabre Configurable PC
With the OcUK Gaming Sabre in your armoury, you’ll be able to effortlessly take down hordes of enemies or even zombies in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. Harness the Intel 12th Gen CPU with its hybrid core architecture, to unlock blisteringly fast performance and enhanced efficiency. Both of which is backed up by the integrated Intel Thread Director to ensure the best core is assigned to the job. What’s more, the NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti, with its next-gen RT and Tensor cores, features support for cutting-edge Ray Tracing and AI DLSS 3.5. Enjoy stunning immersive visuals as you battle it out, complete with smooth frame rates.
Lastly, the OcUK Gaming Sabre is a configurable PC. You can choose to customise the case, upgrading the processor, graphics card, memory, and operating system, along with opting for extra storage drives for your expanding gaming library.
- Configurable gaming PC
- As standard includes an Intel i5 12400F CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
- Up to 16GB DDR4 RAM
- Flexible storage options
Have You Tested Your Skills on the Battlefield?
Have you played Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III? Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments below.
In the meantime, you can see more of the gameplay in the dedicated reveal trailer.
PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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