Exclusive: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Unveils Game-Changing Grenade Update

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The developers of Modern Warfare 3 are making changes to flash grenades based on player feedback from the open beta, according to a report.

Players in Flash grenades will no longer be blinded when they turn away from it, adopting mechanics seen in games like Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant. The speculated update has been met with enthusiasm from fans, particularly from high sensitivity players and those who desire more balanced gameplay.

Reportedly, the developers of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 are planning a significant alteration to flash grenades, as fans eagerly anticipate the second weekend of the open beta. Further adjustments may be implemented in the final release this November, as Activision and Sledgehammer Games evaluate player feedback from the beta.

The early access beta for Modern Warfare 3 commenced on October 6, exclusively for PlayStation users who pre-ordered the game. Shortly thereafter, on October 8, the open beta became available for gamers on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, while the cross-play beta offered early access starting from October 12. Call of Duty enthusiasts will have one final opportunity to partake in the beta from October 14 to October 16. As the launch date of November 10 approaches, it is probable that Sledgehammer Games will continue to refine Modern Warfare 3, with one notable adjustment being the potential revamp of flash grenade mechanics for future iterations of the Call of Duty franchise.

According to reputable Call of Duty leaker TheGhostOfHope, flash grenades in Modern Warfare 3 will undergo a significant change. Unlike previous Call of Duty games where players were blinded by flash grenades regardless of their position, in Modern Warfare 3, players will be able to avoid the blinding effect by simply facing away from the grenade. This change is similar to how flash grenades function in games like Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant. While Activision and Sledgehammer Games have not confirmed this change officially, fans who have recently played the open beta have responded positively to this rumor.

TheGhostOfHope suggests that this flash grenade change might be particularly beneficial for players with high sensitivity settings in Modern Warfare 3. Additionally, it is important for the developers of Modern Warfare 3 to properly balance flash grenades in multiplayer so that they remain a useful tool. For instance, Twitter user Zacb08 proposes that the flash grenade should still produce an ear-ringing effect if the player is in close proximity to the detonation.

If the rumor about the flash grenade is true, it would be a highly anticipated change that many fans have been eagerly waiting for in preparation for the release of Modern Warfare 3. Sledgehammer Games is expected to provide another update on the changes that will be made to the Modern Warfare 3 open beta and the full release, so players may want to stay tuned to Call of Duty's official channels to find out if flash grenades are included in the list of addressed items. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is set to be released on November 10 and will be available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

Source: Dexerto