Unveiling the Unbelievable: Astounding Modern Warfare 3 vs MW 2019 Rust Comparison Surprises Players

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Fans are discussing Modern Warfare 3's Rust map.

Rust, renowned for its compact size and towering oil structure, made a comeback in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare in 2019 and is slated to reappear in the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

Views on the visual aspect of the new Rust map are conflicting, as some commend the enhanced visibility resulting from reduced shadows, while others perceive it as being less vibrant compared to its 2019 rendition.

The latest remake of the iconic Rust multiplayer map has sparked discussion among fans of Call of Duty's Modern Warfare subseries. Currently, the open beta of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is in its final day, allowing players to experience four of the 16 remade Modern Warfare 2 maps: Highrise, Skidrow, Rust, and the beloved Favela.

Rust, a fan-favorite multiplayer map set in a desert oil yard, initially debuted in 2009's Modern Warfare 2, the sequel to the groundbreaking Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. This map is renowned for its small size and the towering oil structure in the center, which provides players with advantageous high ground positions over opponents on the ground. Rust made a comeback as a post-launch map in 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, receiving accolades for its combination of fast-paced gameplay and compact layout. Despite its origin in Modern Warfare 2, Rust is now set to appear for the third time in the upcoming reboot of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, alongside 15 other nostalgic maps from the 2009 release.

After players had the chance to experience Modern Warfare 3 during the open beta, fans have generally given positive feedback regarding the changes in movement and the revamped MW2 maps. On Reddit, user TANMAN84444 shared two images of Rust, captured from an XclusiveAce video, for comparison. One image was taken from the 2019 Modern Warfare, while the other was from the Modern Warfare 3 beta. In the older version of Rust, shadows were more prevalent, which posed difficulties for players trying to spot opponents hidden in darker areas. Conversely, the image of Rust from Modern Warfare 3 had less visual clutter largely due to the absence of any shadowed spots.

This comparison sparked a debate among Reddit users. Some appreciated the reduced shadows and improved visibility in the new Rust map, while others felt that the visuals appeared washed out and of lower quality compared to the original 2019 version. Several commenters criticized Modern Warfare 3's graphics, attributing it to the game's compatibility with the outdated PS4 and Xbox One consoles. It is likely that more competitive players would prioritize improved visibility over the downgraded visuals and shadows in Modern Warfare 3. Additionally, it is possible that Sledgehammer Games may make changes to the shadows in Rust and other maps for the final release, as this beta version is still a work in progress.

It will be interesting to see if the upcoming post-launch maps for Sledgehammer's original Modern Warfare 3 will follow the trend of smaller, more focused maps like those in MW2, and if they will also adopt the minimalistic approach to shadows seen in Rust. With the beta ending today, fans will have to wait a few more weeks until the full release on November 10 to experience the action and explore the 12 other revamped launch maps from Modern Warfare 2 (2009). Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is set to release on November 10 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.