Call of Duty 2023: Revolutionary Changes Set to Redefine Tradition

Call of Duty has teased that the upcoming title in 2023 may introduce a new feature allowing players to keep their items from Modern Warfare 2. The official announcement of 2023's new Modern Warfare installment seems imminent, as several well-known NBA players have recently had the opportunity to test the game firsthand.

Originally, 2023 was intended to be the first year without a major release in the blockbuster shooter franchise since 2004, following the release of Modern Warfare 2 in 2022. Reports suggest that instead of a full-fledged game, Sledgehammer Games had planned to release a smaller expansion for Modern Warfare 2 in the fall of 2023, serving as a placeholder until Treyarch's next major release in 2024. However, this premium downloadable content has reportedly grown into a standalone Call of Duty title, strongly believed to be Modern Warfare 3.

Call of Duty recently conducted a Twitter poll asking fans if they would like to see all of their operators, weapons, and bundles from Modern Warfare 2 brought over to Call of Duty 2023. Both options in the poll were "Yes," indicating that Sledgehammer has already made the decision. This also strongly suggests that this year's Call of Duty will indeed be Modern Warfare 3, as it would be unusual to introduce content from Modern Warfare 2 into a non-Modern Warfare game.

Since the release of the 2019 Modern Warfare reboot, each new Call of Duty title has introduced a fresh lineup of multiplayer operators and weapons. However, given that two Modern Warfare games are potentially being released consecutively, it makes sense to bring over content from the previous game. While this is good news for players who have invested in bundles and want to see them carried forward, it also raises valid concerns among some fans about Call of Duty becoming increasingly iterative. The platform-style approach that the modern Call of Duty series has adopted can certainly have its advantages, but many fans believe that a new title should offer its own distinct and unique collection of maps, weapons, and more.

It is unclear if all the weapons from Modern Warfare 2 will be included in Modern Warfare 3, as the game's announcement did not specify. Likewise, it is unknown if all the maps from Modern Warfare 2 will be carried over. However, considering the iterative nature of the 2023 Call of Duty title, it would not be surprising if they were. If developers decide to include operators, weapons, and maps from the previous game, it would be wise for Sledgehammer Games to introduce enough new content to justify the game's transition from DLC to a full, premium release. As we approach August, fans can expect to learn more about Call of Duty 2023.