Is the Most Controversial Mission From 2009 Coming Back in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Campaign?

In all of Call of Duty history, there’s one Campaign mission that has haunted the players the most. Since it was first revealed in 2009’s original MW2, it has remained controversial to say the least. So much so that many fans weren’t even thinking of seeing it again in this year’s Modern Warfare 3. Well, it’s actually making a comeback after more than a decade.

This mission is none other than ‘No Russian’ from Infinity Ward’s Modern Warfare 2. The sequel to the very first MW title was filled with numerous tragic elements. However, the quest featuring Vladimir Makarov inside an airport ended up being a nightmare for those who had to go through it inside the game’s story.

No Russian is returning, with Makarov, in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

For the uninitiated, the quest featured the player inside an airport, participating in a mass shooting. Interestingly, though, the quest didn’t force the player to kill any civilian; there was an option to skip the level altogether without facing a penalty. According to the plot, No Russian was about the Army Ranger PFC. Joseph Allen, who was working as an undercover for the CIA, had to win the trust of Vladimir Makarov by accompanying him on this mission.

The sheer bloodbath seen in No Russian is something that hasn’t been witnessed in any recent installment. So it was obvious for a lot of fans to speculate whether it would be back or not in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

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As far as the promotional trailers and clips are concerned, it’s quite evident that No Russian is returning. It becomes more clear by the fact that Makarov is coming back. And that there will be a mission featuring him inside an airplane this time. One can see the makers teasing it in the trailer below:

Not to mention that players may end up witnessing another controversial moment, after more than 10 years. It will be interesting to see how the devs present the mission in Modern Warfare 3.

What’s more to expect from Modern Warfare 3 after release?

Sledgehammer’s team will present an improved Multiplayer experience in 2023. Compared to last year’s game, MW3 will have better movement mechanics. Additionally, there are 16 remastered maps as well. They are all coming back from the original Modern Warfare 2. To name a few, players will get to revisit areas like Rust, Estate, Skidrow, Highrise, Scrapyard, and Afghan among others.

Moreover, there’s an open-world mode featuring Zombies too. For the first time, a Modern Warfare installment will cross paths with the undead. Talking about the mode, it will follow a PvE format being set in the map of Urzikstan.

Coming back to the Campaign, it will also receive a brand new feature known as Open-Combat Missions. Basically, it will give players a feeling of being inside an open-world experience. They will be able to craft unique tactics in order to complete certain quests.

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