'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3' now available for Xbox 360, PS3, PC

By Hector Cortez Nov 9, 2011, 0:36 GMT

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is now available for the Xbox 360, PS3 and Windows PC.

The wait is finally over as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is now available at retail worldwide for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC with Wii and DS platform-specific versions also shipping.

Co-developed by Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games, Modern Warfare 3 includes a single-player campaign that picks up immediately following the events of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and escalates into World War 3, as well as upgrades to the Special Ops like the all-new Survival Mode. Special Ops serves as the springboard to Modern Warfare 3's re-imagined multiplayer, featuring a revamped pointstreak system with the introduction of "Strike Packages," new modes like "Kill Confirmed" and other gameplay enhancements, new features, weapons, equipment, and perks.

The game also supports Call of Duty Elite, a social gaming network for all registered Call of Duty players. Call of Duty Elite provides "always-on," universal communication between the platform and the game. Players can access Call of Duty Elite via mobile, web, or console-to connect with friends, plan matches with their Clan or social Group, configure load-outs, access comprehensive stats and interactive heat maps, and much more.

Since Call of Duty Elite was developed alongside Modern Warfare 3, many of the features offer seamless interaction between the service and players' in-game experience, including the ability to customize loadouts and sync them to the game, customize in-game Clans, upload HD videos, and find new friends from social Groups in-game. Call of Duty Elite's premium tier adds the Modern Warfare 3 DLC delivered monthly throughout the 9 month DLC season, a constantly updated Program Guide of daily competitions for virtual and real-world prizes, exclusive clan leveling and competitions, access to Call of Duty Elite TV and more. Annual membership is available for $49.99. Many features of Call of Duty Elite are also backwards compatible with Call of Duty: Black Ops, and will also support future enabled versions of Call of Duty with one integrated platform.

Microsoft has also joined in on the launch madness by releasing an Xbox 360 Limited Edition Console package, featuring a console with custom Modern Warfare 3 artwork, a 320GB hard drive, two wireless controllers, custom Modern Warfare-inspired system audio and a copy of the game.