Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) - Does the Game Have Cross-Play?

Does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (CoD: MW3) Have Cross-Play?

Supports cross-play on all platforms.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (CoD: MW3) allows cross-play between all platforms. This means that you can engage in multiplayer sessions with players on both console (Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S) and PC (via Steam).

Steps to Turn ON/OFF Crossplay

Cross-save (data transfer) is also supported.

CoD: MW3 also allows cross-progression so data can be transferred between different platforms. By registering an Activision/Call of Duty account and using the same account on each platform, you can continue playing the game with your progress carried over to the new platform.

Cross-Play Pros and Cons

Reduce match queuing time.

Enabling cross-play increases the number of players going through matchmaking, making it easier to find games. If you want to reduce the queuing time for multiplayer modes or are having trouble finding matches, it is recommended to enable cross-play from the game’s settings.

Lets you play with friends regardless of platform and hardware.

If you turn on cross-play, you can play with anyone whether they are on console or PC. This lets you play with friends who have the game installed on a platform that is not that same as yours. Be sure to allow cross-play if your friends are using different hardware or if you  want to have sessions with as many players as possible.

Advantages and disadvantages depending on platforms.

When cross-play is turned on, there are likely to be innate advantages and disadvantages between platforms such as the console version requiring the use of a controller while the PC version accommodates a keyboard and mouse.

The keyboard and mouse setup allows you to turn quickly and aim more easily. The controller, meanwhile, supports Aim Assist and makes it easier for you to land shots. Overall, just choose the control type that you are more comfortable with.

List of Playable Platforms

CoD: MW3 can be played on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PC. Cross-play is available on all platforms, so you can buy any version of the game based on your favorite platform.

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