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According to a popularCall Of Duty,leaker Sledgehammer Games’ upcomingMW3will feature remasters of iconic maps from 2009’sModern Warfare 2multiplayer. These remastered maps will reportedly be available from day one according to a tweet from@el_bobberto. The list already features heavy hitters that will invoke nostalgia within theCall of Dutycommunity.
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Although there has been speculation over the last few months as to what maps would be featured inMW3,if the latest information is to be believed It looks like we may only be getting remasters and no new original maps on launch.
https://twitter.com/el_bobberto/status/1691259123365462016?s=20
What Remastered Maps Could Be Coming to MW3?
Although prominent insiders@el_bobbertoand@charlieINTELbelieve that these maps will be available on day one, others believe that they may take the form of a premium DLC. Some early leaks aboutMW3implied that there would bea “greatest hits map pack”for the newest game, giving players a blast from the past with a modern upgrade.
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The maps in question included in the leak are:
The biggest issue that fans and leakers have cited is that ifMW3only features maps from previousModern Warfaretitles, the game is essentially glorified DLC. Another worry within the community is that MW3 may not live up to the previous instalments. This is because it is being primarily developed by Sledgehammer Games instead of Infinity Ward who were the main studio behind the recentModern Warfarereboot.
Breaking:#MW3MP will reportedly have MW2 2009 launch maps fully remastered on Day 1, per @el_bobberto.
That would include Afghan, Derail, Estate, Favela, Highrise, Invasion, Karachi, Quarry, Rundown, Rust, Scrapyard, Skidrow, Sub Base, Terminal, Underpass, and Wasteland.
— CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL)Jun 26, 2025
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The concerns over the lack of new maps and content also line up with leaks thatMW3 is Confirmed to be Essentially MW2 DLC. In a statement to@charlieINTEL, an Activision spokesperson also confirmed thatModern Warfare 3will be priced at $70:
“As stated in numerous Activision Blizzard quarterly conference calls, Modern Warfare III is a premium release. It will be priced accordingly at $70 USD.”
Although it will be nice to see some of these classic maps remastered for a new generation of hardware a $70 price tag and limited launch content, may leave a sour taste for someCall of Dutyplayers.
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Are you excited about remastered maps forMW3? Do you feel that Activision can justify a $70 price tag? Well stay tuned to @FandomWire on social media for the latest gaming news and let us know your thoughts in the comments!
Source:@el_bobbertoand@charlieINTEL
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Massimo Castelli is a part of FandomWire’s Video Game Reviewers and News Writers team. With a degree in Journalism and English from the University of Strathclyde and a passion for all things gaming and comic book-related, there is no one more qualified to ramble about video game lore and comic-book trivia than him.
