Uncovering the Hidden Gem: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Epic Zombies Map Revealed

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies will feature a connection to the divisive Exo Zombies mode within its open world map.

Burger Town, being part of the upcoming map, has a varied past in the Zombies game mode. Its underwhelming presence in the Exo Zombies' Infection map has caused some doubts about its inclusion. However, it should be highlighted that Burger Town has had numerous accomplishments in the franchise, outweighing its setbacks. This makes it a noteworthy link between the two Sledgehammer Zombies modes.

The upcoming iteration of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies shows promise and improvement. After a disappointing version of Zombies in Call of Duty: Vanguard, the franchise took a break from the concept with Modern Warfare 2. Now, the Sledgehammer-developed Modern Warfare 3 will attempt Zombies again, marking its debut in the Modern Warfare subseries. Though limited information is available, an image confirms a connection to the controversial Exo Zombies mode and indicates the use of assets and mechanics from Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. With a promised open world experience like Outbreak, the map must feature memorable locations, including the inclusion of the classic Burger Town. However, Burger Town's history in the Zombies mode has been mixed.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’s Usage of Burger Town Led to Infection

Burger Town, a satirical version of Burger King, made its debut in the original Modern Warfare trilogy. It has been prominently featured in various ways throughout the franchise's releases. The emblem of Burger Town has been used for player profiles, and players have had the opportunity to engage in battles both inside and around the restaurant in campaign missions and multiplayer maps like Terminal. However, it is worth noting that Burger Town was also a major focal point of the least favored map in Exo Zombies.

Although Exo Zombies received mixed reactions due to its inclusion of EMP Zombies and the absence of side quests, it did have some enjoyable moments. The storyline, while not on par with Treyarch's Aether narrative, was acceptable. Additionally, Carrier offered an entertaining main quest and Descent was considered a genuinely solid map. However, Infection fell short in many aspects. It featured frustrating escort objectives, certain areas of the map were inaccessible due to gas, and the Wonder Weapon introduced in this map was forgettable.

Perhaps the biggest issue with Infection lies in its map design, which is considerably less visually appealing compared to the other Exo Zombies maps. The inclusion of parking lots and sewer systems as combat arenas fails to captivate players, while the supposed highlight of the map, Burger Town, is underwhelming. The emergence of the comically absurd Bubsy mascot as a reward for completing the main quest might tarnish the fond memories of longtime fans regarding Burger Town in the Zombies mode.

Why Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s Use of Burger Town is Not Too Concerning

However, the presence of Burger Town in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies should not be a cause for concern. Instead, it serves as an unusual connection between two Sledgehammer Games titles. While Exo Zombies, which is now over eight years old, did not gain the same popularity as Treyarch's modes, many gamers may be unaware that Burger Town played a significant role in the least popular Zombies map ever created. On the other hand, Burger Town also appeared in the much more successful Call of Duty Zombies map, Forsaken, which was recently released in Black Ops Cold War. Therefore, Burger Town has been associated with both success and failure, indicating that it is not inherently a negative element.

It is unfair to permanently associate Burger Town with its first appearance in Zombies, considering its significant role in the entire Call of Duty franchise. There are some concerns regarding Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies, such as the potential absence of round-based gameplay and the reuse of a Warzone map for its setting. However, it is best to exercise patience and refrain from overly negative opinions until more details are revealed about the mode. Similarly, gamers can only hope for a better experience with Burger Town in this appearance, after its cameo in the Infection map. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will be available on November 10 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.