The practice of platform holders securing console exclusives took a new and weird turn yesterday, when Sony and Activision announced that Modern Warfare’s Survival Mode—a mode within a mode, as it’s part of Spec Ops—is appearing exclusively on the PS4 until October 1, 2020.
Spec Ops, first introduced in the original Modern Warfare 2, is a series of short scripted missions that can either be played solo or co-op. They’ve been missing from the last few Call of Duty games, so their return here has been seen as a welcome move by longtime series fans.
That excitement from PC and Xbox users will be a little tempered by yesterday’s announcement, though. While the core Spec Ops experience will appear on all platforms, Survival Mode—basically a Horde mode for Call of Duty, available as an option within Spec Ops—won’t be turning up outside the PS4 until October 2020, which conveniently is right around the time the next Call of Duty game will be due.
This isn’t the first time Sony has secured an exclusivity deal for Call of Duty content, but those have previously been for a matter of days. To lock something down for almost an entire year (the game is due out on October 25) is a little more drastic.
You can see the exclusive announced twice in the video below, once at the beginning in small print, and again near the end.
Activision and PlayStation have announced that the new Special Ops Mode for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will give PlayStation fans exclusive content.
In a the new campaign trailer that debuted on PlayStation State of Play, the end of the trailer showcased a first look at the new Special Ops content that is coming to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
The new Special Ops Survival Mode will be exclusive to PS4 till October 1, 2020.
A preview of the mode was shown at the end of the PlayStation version of the trailer, starting the 2:18 mark:
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Activision announced last week that post launch content for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, including new MP maps, new MP modes, Special Ops missions, and other content would release on all platforms at the same time. But the company did state that PlayStation would get an “exciting Day 1 advantage” with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and this appears to be it.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is available October 25 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Activision has announced that the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Beta was the largest beta in Call of Duty’s history.
The beta had the most users, in the “millions”, most hours played, and highest peak concurrent numbers of players across all platforms for Call of Duty across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Activision today confirmed that the recent Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® Beta has become the largest in Call of Duty history, delivering the most users, the most hours played and highest peak concurrent number of players across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC combined.
Millions of gamers downloaded and played the Beta, which ran across two consecutive weekends, beginning Thursday, Sept. 12, and ending Monday, Sept. 23. The Beta included crossplay, enabling gamers to play together across PS4, Xbox One, and PC for the first time in franchise history.
“We’re focused on delivering the best online experience possible and that includes bringing the community together with crossplay,” said Patrick Kelly, creative director and co-studio head, Infinity Ward. “We appreciate all of the players from around the world, who played and shared feedback. Your support is not only a driving inspiration to the entire team, but also provides us with important data and feedback which helps us improve the experience for launch.”
“The response from fans for Modern Warfare’s release next month has been incredible,” said Byron Beede, executive vice president and general manager of Call of Duty, Activision. “From the beginning of development there has been extraordinary excitement for this game. We thank Call of Duty players and the development teams led by Infinity Ward for making this a record-setting Beta. We look forward to October 25 when players everywhere will experience the full amount of depth and gameplay Modern Warfare has to offer.“
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare launches on October 25.
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The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Crossplay Beta is now officially over!
Over the last weekend, Infinity Ward had the Modern Warfare Beta live on PS4, Xbox One, and PC and tested out Crossplay, Cross Progression, Ground War mode, and more for the MP experience of the game.
With the MP beta now over, all eyes turn toward the final four weeks left till the global launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Back in early Sept, Infinity Ward shared a Road to Launch Roadmap for Modern Warfare, and we’ve got some reveals to look forward as we get closer to October 25.
Infinity Ward will be showcasing new details on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s campaign mode in the ‘end of September,’ which is some point within the next week. An exact date has not been confirmed, so stay tuned.
The studio also confirmed plans to reveal the Spec Ops co-op mode for the game during the week of October 7.
Infinity Ward shared an overall recap of the entire beta weekends on Reddit, and here’s a look at it.
FROM INFINITY WARD:
First and foremost, we want to thank each and every one of you for joining us during the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Beta. Whether you only played one weekend or both, your feedback was heard, and we can’t thank you enough. This was one of the most crucial testing times for our game and we’re honored that you all were with us every step of the way. As we’ve said before and will continue to say, this is your game just as much as it is ours, and we couldn’t do any of this without you. From everyone on the Infinity Ward development team, thank you so, so, much for playing.
Feedback We’re Looking Into:
During the Beta, you sent us your comments, suggestions, and bugs. We’ll continue to update you on the status of these bugs after the Beta as well! The list below captures some of the feedback you provided, so please don’t be alarmed if you don’t see a particular issue you reported in the list below. Let’s take a look at some of the feedback we’re looking into:
Blurriness while ADSing or on the matchmaking screen on PC
Crashes on Xbox One and PC (please check existing threads on here if you’re experiencing one of these crashes)
Players are unable to chat with console platforms while on PC
Players were able to change their input device midmatch. We deployed a fix for this during the beta.
Recon Drone UI staying on screen after using
Juggernaut Suit not spawning out of the crate and the mask staying on screen after the player has died in the suit and respawned back in to match
Ground War: In some cases, players would spawn or be ‘pushed’ under the map, allowing them to kill enemy players while being hidden. Friendlies are also able to spawn on under the map as well. We’re looking into how you spawn on your teammates as well as spawning in on vehicles in general, too.
Players are unable to shoot through open rails/towers
Screen tearing on character and weapon models on Xbox
VTOL Jet firing through the roof of various buildings in Quarry
Suppressed M13 still uses normal audio sounds
Settings not saving on PC
FOV Slider setting reverting to default after loading into the map. This has been fixed.
Doors not opening or closing as intented. In some cases, players are able to see through closed doors.
Cyber Attack: Unable to defuse the bomb. Unable to pick up a weapon after being revived
Various audio bugs where the only audio being played is of vehicles, no audio, or only weapons
Xbox users: We know of a bug with invites and joining up from the Xbox Dashboard. While this is being investigated, you can still send invites and join up with friends within the game.
Staying as a Party after a match: After completing a match as a party, some players are unable to find a new match and are stuck in the matchmaking lobby. We’re still looking into this issue, but in the meantime, disbanding your party and joining back up is a temporary solution while we work on a fix.
Spawning and Visuals: Spawning is currently inconsistent on some maps, so thank you for sharing your videos with us and sharing your feedback. We’ll continue to monitor the spawn system and we’ll update you if we deploy any changes. We will also be looking into lighting and exposure on various areas of the map, such as how you view dark rooms from the outside of a building and vice versa, for example.
Voice chat: Voice chat is inconsistent when joining up with players on other platforms. This is being investigated.
Day 4 of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Crossplay Open Beta on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC is wrapping up, and Infinity Ward has shared on Reddit a recap of the day, including what they’re looking into after Day 4 and more.
The studio is continuing to look at the feedback from issues on Xbox One and PC, crashes on other platforms, and more.
Infinity Ward added in the new Ground War mode and increased the Level to 30 to the Beta on Day 3 and updated the playlists on Day 4.
FROM INFINITY WARD:
We’re in the last few hours of the final full day of the Beta and you all have provided such amazing feedback to us since the start of weekend two! Thank you so much for talking with us and sharing your thoughts. You are helping us make the game even better as we get closer to launch and we couldn’t be more thankful. We’ll continue to update you on the status of these bugs after the Beta ends as well!
Feedback We’re Looking Into:
Since the Beta kicked off, we’ve been tracking your feedback and we’ll continue to do so throughout the weekend. This isn’t everything you’ve reported, but here are some of the bugs and fixes we’ve been tracking…
Blurriness while ADSing or on the matchmaking screen on PC
Crashes on Xbox One and PC (please check existing threads on here if you’re experiencing one of these crashes)
Players are unable to chat with console platforms while on PC
Players were able to change their input device midmatch. We deployed a fix for this during the beta.
Recon Drone UI staying on screen after using
Juggernaut Suit not spawning out of the crate and the mask staying on screen after the player has died in the suit and respawned back in to match
Ground War: In some cases, players would spawn or be ‘pushed’ under the map, allowing them to kill enemy players while being hidden. Friendlies are also able to spawn on under the map as well. We’re looking into how you spawn on your teammates as well as spawning in on vehicles in general, too.
Players are unable to shoot through open rails/towers
Screen tearing on character and weapon models on Xbox
VTOL Jet firing through the roof of various buildings in Quarry
Suppressed M13 still uses normal audio sounds
Settings not saving on PC
FOV Slider setting reverting to default after loading into the map. This has been fixed.
Doors not opening or closing as intented. In some cases, players are able to see through closed doors.
Cyber Attack: Unable to defuse the bomb. Unable to pick up a weapon after being revived
Various audio bugs where the only audio being played is of vehicles, no audio, or only weapons
Xbox users: We know of a bug with invites and joining up from the Xbox Dashboard. While this is being investigated, you can still send invites and join up with friends within the game.
Staying as a Party after a match: After completing a match as a party, some players are unable to find a new match and are stuck in the matchmaking lobby. We’re still looking into this issue, but in the meantime, disbanding your party and joining back up is a temporary solution while we work on a fix.
Spawning and Visuals: Spawning is currently inconsistent on some maps, so thank you for sharing your videos with us and sharing your feedback. We’ll continue to monitor the spawn system and we’ll update you if we deploy any changes. We will also be looking into lighting and exposure on various areas of the map, such as how you view dark rooms from the outside of a building and vice versa, for example.
Voice chat: Voice chat is inconsistent when joining up with players on other platforms. This is being investigated.
It’s Day 4 of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Crossplay Beta on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, and Infinity Ward is bringing an updated playlist selection for fans to checkout.
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare PS4, Xbox One, and PC Beta has been updated to include:
Playlists:
6v6 Gun Runner
6v6 Hackney Yard (Day)
6v6 Azhir Cave (Day)
10v10 Grazna Raid
32v32 Ground War (Karst River Quarry)
Game Mode Filter: TDM (Team Deathmatch)
Game Mode Filter: Dom (Domination)
Game Mode Filter: HQ (Headquarters)
Game Mode Filter: Cyber Attack
Game Mode Filter: 10v10 HQ (Headquarters)
Game Mode Filter: 10v10 Dom (Domination)
Featured Playlist: 32v32 Ground War (Karst River Quarry)
This is the final full day of the Beta, as it draws close to an end here soon. The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Crossplay Beta Weekend 2 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC will end on Monday, September 23 at 10AM PT.
Day 3 of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Crossplay Open Beta on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC is wrapping up, and Infinity Ward has shared on Reddit a recap of the day, including what they’re looking into after Day 3 and more.
The studio is continuing to look at the feedback from issues on Xbox One and PC, crashes on other platforms, and more.
Infinity Ward added in the new Ground War mode and increased the Level to 30 to the Beta on Day 3.
The studio also provided an update on what additional content to expect going into Day 4 of the Crossplay Open Beta.
FROM INFINITY WARD:
We hope you’ve been enjoying the beta so far and we can’t thank you all enough for playing. It’s been an amazing weekend and we’ve loved reading your feedback and thoughts. We’ve seen MASSIVE amounts of players joining up today and it’s been incredible! Ground War seems to be a hit with all of you and we’re excited for you to see the variety of larger maps and higher player counts than the one you’re seeing in Beta.
Take a look at feedback we’re looking into from today along with what you’ll get your hands on tomorrow!
Feedback We’re Looking Into:
Since the Beta kicked off, we’ve been tracking your feedback and we’ll continue to do so throughout the weekend. This isn’t everything you’ve reported, but here are some of the bugs and fixes we’ve been tracking…
Blurriness on PC
Crashes on Xbox One and PC (please check existing threads on here if you’re experiencing one of these crashes)
If you’re experiencing any crashes on PC, please clickHEREfor support
Players were able to change their input device midmatch. We deployed a fix for this during the beta.
Xbox users: We know of a bug with invites and joining up from the Xbox Dashboard. While this is being investigated, you can still send invites and join up with friends within the game.
Staying together as a Party after a match: After completing a match as a party, some players are unable to find a new match and are stuck in the matchmaking lobby. We’re still looking into this issue, but in the meantime, disbanding your party and joining back up is a temporary solution while we work on a fix.
Spawning and Visuals: Spawning is currently inconsistent on some maps, so thank you for sharing your videos with us and sharing your feedback. We’ll continue to monitor the spawn system and we’ll update you if we deploy any changes. We will also be looking into lighting and exposure on various areas of the map, such as how you view dark rooms from the outside of a building and vice versa, for example.
Voice chat: Voice chat is inconsistent when joining up with players on other platforms. This is being investigated.
Ground War: In some cases, players would spawn or be ‘pushed’ under the map, allowing them to kill enemy players while being hidden. Friendlies are also able to spawn on under the map as well. We’re looking into how you spawn on your teammates as well as spawning in on vehicles in general, too.
Screen Tearing would occur for some players on Xbox; mostly after spawning in or after using a killstreak
VTOL Jet is able to fire through the roof of buildings and kill enemy players
Vehicle Audio and/or in-game music is sometimes the only audio being played regardless of being in a lobby or match
Suppressed M13 still uses normal audio sounds
Settings not saving on PC
FOV Slider setting reverting to default after loading into the map. This has been fixed.
COMING SUNDAY:
Playlists:
6v6 Gun Runner
6v6 Hackney Yard (Day)
6v6 Azhir Cave (Day)
10v10 Grazna Raid
32v32 Ground War (Karst River Quarry)
Game Mode Filter: TDM (Team Deathmatch)
Game Mode Filter: Dom (Domination)
Game Mode Filter: HQ (Headquarters)
Game Mode Filter: Cyber Attack
Game Mode Filter: 10v10 HQ (Headquarters)
Game Mode Filter: 10v10 Dom (Domination)
Featured Playlist: 32v32 Ground War (Karst River Quarry)
It’s Day 3 of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Crossplay Beta on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, and Infinity Ward is bringing new content selection for fans to checkout.
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare PS4, Xbox One, and PC Beta has been updated additionally to include:
NEW LEVEL CAP: Level 30
Playlists:
2v2 Gunfight on King, Pine, and Stack
6v6 Gun Runner
6v6 Grazna Raid
6v6 Hackney Yard (Day, Night)
6v6 Azhir Cave (Day, Night)
10v10 Grazna Raid
Game Mode Filter: TDM
Game Mode Filter: HQ
Game Mode Filter: Dom
Game Mode Filter: 10v10 Dom
Game Mode Filter: 10v10 HQ
Featured Playlist: Gunfight 2v2 On-Site Procurement
Featured Playlist: Ground War
Infinity Ward added in the new Ground War mode late night ET on Friday, Sept 20 as a surprise for fans.
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Crossplay Beta Weekend 2 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC will end on Sept. 23 at 10AM PT.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is coming to consoles and PC on Oct. 25, with cross-play support across PlayStation 4, Windows PC, and Xbox One. Players will get a taste of cross-platform multiplayer starting Thursday, Sept. 19, with Modern Warfare’s cross-play open beta.
On the official Activision blog, the game’s creators explain how cross-play will work in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and how you’ll be able to hook up with your friends on other platforms.
Two important items to note: Players can opt in or out of cross-platform play, and if they want to play multiplayer, they’ll need a COD Account. Players can sign up for an account using their PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Steam, or Battle.net ID through the Call of Duty website.
According to the blog:
Using your COD Account, you are able to create cross-platform Friends lists and Parties from all three supported platforms. This unites the community by removing barriers, creating platform-agnostic friend groups. Are you a PS4 player with friends on Xbox One and PC, for example? Now you can organize parties and jump into matches with your friends, easily and quickly regardless of platform!
As for keeping the playing field level, matchmaking will be done by input type: controller, or mouse and keyboard. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will support keyboard and mouse on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, if you want to cross-play with PC players. Similarly, PC players can match with console players if all parties are using a controller.
Infinity Ward and Activision will also allow players to join multiplayer lobbies with no control scheme filters whatsoever. If you really want to get wrecked using a controller on PS4 against a player on PC using keyboard and mouse, you have that option.
To keep all platforms in parity, Activision and Infinity Ward say that “most” post-release game content — multiplayer maps, modes, and special ops missions — will be released simultaneously across all platforms. That means no more waiting for PS4 players to get first crack at DLC. That said, PS4 players will still enjoy “an exciting Day 1 advantage,” but developers did not specify what that would be.
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