When does Modern Warfare 3 come out? MW3 release date, times & preload

Modern Warfare 3 is almost here! If you’re looking to preload the game or hop in as it launches, here’s everything you need to know about MW3’s release date & times, as well as when you can preload.

Modern Warfare 3 is the sequel to last year’s Modern Warfare 2, where you follow the story of Soap, Captain Price, Ghost, and other fan-favorite characters as they hunt down Makarov.

Unfortunately, the campaign fell a bit flat for many in early access. But, with multiplayer the main attraction, it’s time to ready your gear ahead of release. You can preload MW3 to ensure that you can play as soon as servers go live.

Here’s the release date and regional release times for Call of Duty: MW3, as well as a guide as to when you can preload.

Contents

• Modern Warfare 3 release date & times
• How to preload Modern Warfare 3
• MW3 Multiplayer and Zombies preload times

Modern Warfare 3 release date & times

MW3 will go live on November 10 or November 9 depending on your time zone. The release times for Modern Warfare 3 on PC and consoles are as follows:

• PC: 9 PM PT (November 9), 12 AM ET, 5 AM GMT (November 10)
• Consoles: November 9/10th, varies by region but should be fairly close to the global release times for PC

How to preload Modern Warfare 3

The process for preloading MW3 ahead of its release date is simple. Preload for preorders is now live on all platforms, so you will need to head to the store on PlayStation, Xbox, Battle.net or Steam, and simply start the download files.

While campaign can be played earlier if you pre-ordered, all other aspects of the game will be locked until its official release on that respective platform.

When can you preload MW3 Multiplayer and Zombies?

MW3 preload dates and times for the full game, that releases on November 10, 2023, including Multiplayer and Zombies, are the same on all platforms:

• PC: November 8, 10 AM PT
• PlayStation: November 8, 10 AM PT
• Xbox: November 8, 10 AM PT

That’s all you need to know about Modern Warfare 3’s release date, regional release times, and their accompanying preload. In the meantime, check out our other MW3 guides:

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