Fans of the Call of Duty franchise have reason to be excited as Dave Swenson, the Creative Director of Sledgehammer Games, hints that the upcoming FPS installment, “Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3,” is a game they’ve always wanted to make. In a recent interview with TechRadar Gaming, Swenson, along with narrative designer Shelby Carleton, shed light on the fresh direction the series is taking.
One of the key highlights of “Modern Warfare 3” is the introduction of Open Combat Missions within the campaign. These missions provide players with the freedom to tackle story objectives in various ways. Whether it’s a stealthy approach or a guns-blazing assault, players have the agency to shape their experience. Swenson emphasized the team’s passion for delivering an engaging story in an interactive medium and how granting players more control can enhance the storytelling experience.
Swenson explained, “I think what makes things engaging is players having some choice in the matter and being able to choose how they got there. So, making a Call of Duty level where it has all the story, it has all the character, but now, I’m not sort of pulled along, but instead it’s using my agency, my choice, of how we get there. That was the original thought, right? That it would be so cool if we could do that.”
Exciting news for those who have pre-ordered the digital version of “Modern Warfare 3” as they can dive into the entire single-player story during the campaign early access period, which began on November 2. This early access provides a full week of single-player action, offering a taste of what’s to come in the full game releasing on November 10. This includes not only the highly anticipated multiplayer experience but also the Zombies mode that is sure to bring additional excitement to the Call of Duty community.
With Sledgehammer Games pushing the boundaries of player agency and storytelling, “Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3” promises to be a game that redefines the series and captivates both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
