Call of Duty, a powerhouse in the gaming industry, continues to lead sales throughout the years. Recently, tantalizing hints emerged through rating classifications that suggest remasters of two iconic titles from the franchise are headed to modern gaming platforms. The recent reboot within the Modern Warfare subseries aimed to introduce elements of the classic trilogy to new audiences. However, its reception has been mixed, despite impressive sales figures. If the anticipated remasters do materialize, fans could once more experience the nostalgia associated with these timeless titles.
According to a report from Insider Gaming, the Australian Classification Board has already rated remasters for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) and Modern Warfare 3 (2011). These listings have been officially tagged as “MW2- PS5 Cross-Gen Edition“and “MW3 – Cross-Gen Edition“. Both remasters are projected for release in 2025, having received MA 15+ ratings.
Are Modern Warfare 2 and 3 on Their Way to Current Consoles?
Plausible, Yet Not Confirmed
While the status of these remastered games remains unconfirmed, the use of Arabic numerals in their titles aligns with the original trilogy, setting them apart from the rebooted series, which adopted Roman numerals. Earlier this year, there were rumors about the 2009 Modern Warfare 2 making its way to Xbox Game Pass, following the trend where titles like Black Ops 6 also debuted on the platform.
The Importance of Multiplayer in Call of Duty Remasters
A Franchise Synonymous with Multiplayer Action
With the ongoing success of Call of Duty: Warzone, which remains a free-to-play option, fans may be hesitant to abandon it or the recently launched Black Ops 6 for these new remasters. Introducing multiplayer enhancements would serve as a compelling incentive. Notably, both remasters evaluated by the Australian Classification Board highlight features of “online interactivity,”with MW3 also mentioning “in-game purchases.”This raises the likelihood that the hyped remasters could indeed incorporate engaging multiplayer elements.
For further details, consult the source: Insider Gaming, Australian Classification (1) (2).