Modern Warfare 3's "Carry Forward" System Sparks Concern Among Call of Duty Fans

The highly anticipated release of Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) is just around the corner, and while the game's campaign has received a notably negative reception, the excitement among fans for the multiplayer mode remains relatively high. However, some apprehension is growing due to a feature called the "Carry Forward" system.

MW3 promises to launch with sixteen maps, all of which are beloved classics from 2009's Modern Warfare 2. Additionally, the "Carry Forward" system allows players to transfer all their MW2 purchases and weaponry to the new title. While this has generated excitement, it has also raised concerns, particularly regarding what some players perceive as "pay-to-win" skins from MW2.

In recent years, the Call of Duty franchise has made significant investments in its in-game shop, featuring crossovers with franchises like DOOM and collaborations with well-known personalities like rappers 21 Savage and Nicki Minaj. These collaborations have introduced unique weapons and character skins to the game.

The "Carry Forward" system enables players to bring all their MW2 cosmetics into MW3, and this has led to discussions and questions among the Call of Duty community.

Shared on the ModernWarfareIII subreddit, a user named ThunderTRP posted an image that provided a glimpse of the potential impact of this system. The image showcased the infamous Gaia skin on the Estate map, which prompted some players to express their concerns.

The Gaia skin is just one example, but it has gained notoriety due to its design, which some players find difficult to see. One player stated, "I genuinely didn't see them for like a solid 10 seconds." When combined with the dense forest foliage on the Estate map, MW3 players may face unique challenges.

With some players already dissatisfied with MW3's technical aspects, such as spawning issues, the inclusion of MW2 skins and cosmetics through the "Carry Forward" system has raised additional questions about the gameplay experience. This year's installment of the Call of Duty franchise may find itself facing a challenging situation as it tries to balance fan excitement with concerns over gameplay elements. Gamers eagerly await the release to see how these aspects will ultimately impact MW3's multiplayer experience.