Call of Duty: MW3 Player Engagement is Up Compared to Modern Warfare 2

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A recent statement from an Activision representative revealed an uptick in player activity within the Call of Duty community, particularly with Modern Warfare 3. Compared to its predecessor, Modern Warfare 3 has experienced a surge in total player engagement.

Initially released on November 10, Modern Warfare 3 faced criticism due to a rocky beta and numerous bugs upon launch. Despite these issues, many players praised the multiplayer experience of Modern Warfare 3, noting significant improvements over its predecessor. This positive reception translated into strong sales, with Modern Warfare 3 becoming the best-selling game in the United States for November. Impressively, even after more than two months on the market, the game continued to perform well, topping January 2024's sales charts. Following closely behind were Tekken 8, ranked second-highest in sales for January, and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which secured the third spot.

Since its launch, Modern Warfare 3 has undergone numerous updates aimed at addressing in-game bugs and introducing new content, all to enhance the overall player experience. Furthermore, the developers have demonstrated their commitment to player satisfaction by occasionally offering freebies as gestures of apology for any issues encountered in the game, such as the recent gifting of free double XP tokens to players of Modern Warfare 3 andWarzone. This approach seems to positively impact player engagement, as noted in a recent statement to Forbes by Activision, which mentioned an increase in player engagement, with more players participating compared to the previous year. However, Activision refrained from mentioning the exact player count.

“We’re having a blast supporting the community across Call of Duty. The teams have had fun connecting with our players and creating high-quality, new experiences for them. Player engagement is up with more players playing now than this time last year.”

Additionally, Activision expressed