Unveiling the Ultimate Gaming Surprise: August 17 is a Day Call of Duty Fans Won't Forget

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Activision has released a new trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, announcing a big reveal for August 17 and reintroducing the game's antagonist, Vladimir Makarov.

The return of Makarov in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will have significant consequences for the game's storyline. General Shepherd's presence adds to the potential for conflicts within Captain Price's Task Force 141. Activision has recently unveiled a new trailer for the game, announcing a major reveal on August 17 and introducing Vladimir Makarov as the game's antagonist. After a 12-year gap since the original Modern Warfare 3, players can anticipate Makarov's comeback in the upcoming 2023 installment of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

This article contains spoilers for the Modern Warfare reboot games. In 2019, Activision revitalized the Modern Warfare subseries, bringing back beloved characters such as Soap, Captain Price, Ghost, and General Shepherd. The conclusion of last year's Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 campaign unveiled Makarov as the mastermind behind Shepherd's failed scheme, setting the stage for his appearance in the upcoming game. Activision has now provided fans with an enhanced glimpse into Makarov's character.

Activision recently released a trailer showcasing Valdimir Makarov, a Russian ultra-nationalist who is currently imprisoned but still exerts significant influence over the prison. The trailer also provides glimpses of gameplay, revealing potential underwater combat and a tundra location. Additionally, an operative is seen scaling a castle-like structure, which may be an important location in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3’s campaign.

Makarov's return to the franchise will have significant consequences for the game's story, particularly since General Shepherd is also at large. Captain Price's Task force 141 may find themselves engaged on multiple fronts as they contend with both Makarov and Shepherd. It is worth noting that the Warzone Season 5 trailer also confirmed the return of Phillip Graves, the CEO of Shadow Company from the 2022 game, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2. Graves, previously an ally turned antagonist seemingly killed by Soap, has now been resurrected and could potentially join Shepherd and Makarov as a villain in Modern Warfare 3.

Activision plans to reintroduce the beloved slide cancel feature in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. Leaked information also suggests that iconic Call of Duty maps will make a comeback in Warzone 2, potentially being showcased during the August 17 reveal. Development for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is currently underway.