In a recent update from Sledgehammer Games, the team responsible for Modern Warfare 3, fans were treated to an exciting glimpse of the legendary ACR Rifle from Modern Warfare 2 making its return to the Modern Warfare 3 series.
A Look at What Fans Discovered
Following the official unveiling of the Warzone event for Modern Warfare 3, fans were eagerly anticipating a sneak peek at the game. The Call of Duty team did not disappoint, sharing a wealth of information. This included the reintroduction of the classic minimap, beloved features from previous titles, and significant adjustments to movement mechanics.
However, one burning question was on everyone’s minds: would iconic weapons from earlier titles, especially the ACR Rifle from Modern Warfare 2 (released in 2009), make a triumphant comeback in Modern Warfare 3?
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The Reappearance of the Iconic ACR Rifle
Sledgehammer Games teased fans with a social media post that unveiled the return of the legendary ACR Rifle from Modern Warfare 2.
Despite the somewhat limited image quality, Call of Duty enthusiasts quickly spotted the ACR Rifle and enthusiastically shared their observations with comments like, “Is that the ACR, my beloved?”. It was evident that fans were thrilled about the potential return of this fan-favorite weapon.
Additionally, the image provided a sneak peek at the remastered version of MW2’s Karachi map, which will accompany the original MW2 maps when Modern Warfare 3 is launched.
The Excitement Among Fans
Fans couldn’t contain their excitement and flooded the comments with remarks such as “Love to see it, gonna have the ACR in MW3” and “OG IRON SIGHTS” referring to the weapon’s nostalgic appearance.
While the official Modern Warfare 3 weapon lineup remains unconfirmed, leaks have given us a glimpse of what new weaponry to expect. Furthermore, for the first time in the Call of Duty franchise, players will retain all their MW2 weapons, progress, and unlocks when Modern Warfare 3 is released.
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Conclusion
As we edge closer to the game’s launch, it’s anticipated that Sledgehammer Games will gradually unveil the array of new weapons that Modern Warfare 3 will introduce, with a particular focus on the highly-anticipated ACR Rifle from Modern Warfare 2.
Call of Duty fans have plenty to look forward to as they prepare to wield this iconic weapon once again.
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