The Unbelievable Evolution of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies' Mimic – A Game-Changing Revelation!

Highlights

The next iteration of Call of Duty Zombies in Modern Warfare 3 will be open world, and the Mimic enemy - previously seen in Black Ops Cold War Zombies - will make a return in.

The return of The Mimic implies the potential for other mini bosses to make a comeback, expanding the array of formidable adversaries.

Moreover, The Mimic's presence in Modern Warfare implies that the undead outbreak persists beyond the previously hinted 1990s narrative, which is expected to be delved into further in Call of Duty 2024. Consequently, Requiem's accomplishments in Treyarch's upcoming game may only amount to a limited triumph.

Fans currently have limited knowledge about the upcoming release of CoD Zombies. The mode in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is expected to be open world, drawing inspiration from Black Ops Cold War’s Outbreak. Burger Town will also be included in the game's play area, while being connected to the Dark Aether storyline. One other detail about the content is revealed in the official screenshot for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies, confirming the reappearance of the Mimic.

Initially introduced in Firebase Z, the Mimic behaves as one would anticipate. This creature disguises itself as various items such as armor, ammunition, and salvage drops that normally appear during battles against the undead. Once players approach, the Mimic reveals its true form and attacks with grabs and melee strikes. Although not as resilient as adversaries like the Panzer Soldat, the Mimics are abundant and can pose a significant threat, withstanding multiple hits. As the return of the Mimic draws nearer, it is important to consider the implications of its comeback.

What The Mimic Means For Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies

Regarding gameplay, the Mimic presents several opportunities for Treyarch, the developers leading the development of Modern Warfare 3 Zombies. Firstly, they can utilize Mimics for potential Easter egg steps and side quests, ensuring that they avoid any tedious elements like the Mimic step in Firebase Z's main quest. Secondly, Treyarch can enhance the Mimic system to make it less predictable, consequently increasing the level of threat posed by the Mimics.

Although the jumpscares associated with Mimics in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War were initially frightening, the predictability of this enemy type soon rendered it less terrifying. In contrast to the versatile disguises adopted by the Mimics in Prey, the Mimics in Black Ops Cold War were consistently camouflaged as usable item drops scattered throughout the map. Due to the lack of diversity in these items and their conspicuous placements, it became exceedingly easy to anticipate when a Mimic was about to attack. Modern Warfare 3 Zombies offers a simple solution to this problem by allowing Mimics to disguise themselves as various objects, ranging from tables and chairs to vehicles and Zombie bodies.

Furthermore, the resurgence of the Mimics indicates that other formidable adversaries are likely to return as well. It would be peculiar for only the Mimics to make a comeback when Outbreak has showcased numerous iconic foes. The Panzers, Manglers, and Hellhounds are all probable candidates for reappearance. It is even possible that the open world map in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will incorporate all the existing mini bosses from the beginning, potentially featuring the Abomination, Disciples, and Tempests. While the inclusion of new enemy types seems less probable until Treyarch's next installment, having all the existing adversaries present from the start would create a diverse selection of enemies.

From a narrative perspective, the presence of the Mimics suggests that the forthcoming Zombies mode from Treyarch will not mark the conclusion of the undead outbreak. Fans are aware that the upcoming round-based map in Call of Duty 2024 will take place in the 1990s, several decades prior to the events of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. However, given that the story remains canon to the Dark Aether universe and the Mimics are still causing trouble, it implies that the initial outbreak may have persisted. This realization suggests that the events of Call of Duty 2024 will not result in a complete victory for Requiem, as Zombies and Mimics continue to exist long after the 1990s, slightly undermining the narrative of that particular game.

While the Dark Aether story's jump forward in the timeline is uncertain in terms of its success, it still holds intrigue, especially after the underwhelming prequel, Call of Duty: Vanguard Zombies. The debut of the Mimic in the first shared image by Treyarch hints at the studio's potential grand plans for this creature. At the very least, its inclusion indicates that the upcoming open world map will provide a variety of formidable adversaries alongside the usual Zombies. November 10 is the release date for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.