Modern Warfare 3 stands as the most recent addition to the Call of Duty series, wielding a plethora of major alterations that differentiate it considerably from its predecessor, Modern Warfare 2. The time-to-kill (TTK) has been a significant topic of discussion among players. One may wonder, though, how it fares against the other Call of Duty (COD) games?
The TTK has consistently been a subject of contention among Call of Duty gamers across various iterations. Some players lean towards the slower TTK found in games like Black Ops 4 and Cold War, while others prefer the snappy eradication of opponents as seen in Modern Warfare 2019 or MWII.
Player satisfaction with a Call of Duty game hinges significantly on factors such as the quality of the maps and in-game weapons. Still, for many, the TTK is a critical determinant. It's an aspect that can either enhance or hinder their experience of the game.
A natural concern for many is, 'How does MWIII measure up versus previous COD titles?’
MW3 TTK in comparison to MW2019, MWII, BO4, and more
XclusiveAce stated in a video that the TTK in Modern Warfare III is relatively slower than most other Call of Duty games in the franchise's history, potentially even slower than Black Ops 4 and occasionally, Cold War. This implies a noticeable slowdown compared to older Call of Duty iterations, which started to gain some speed after Advanced Warfare.
The TTK in MW3 for assault rifles falls just over 300ms, positioning it marginally behind Cold War and Black Ops 4. In contrast, the submachine guns (SMGs) run a TTK near 280ms. This is slower than Cold War’s TTK but still outpaces Black Ops 4.
In comparison, Modern Warfare 2019 maxed out its TTK a little lower than 200ms, indicating a significant discrepancy between it and MWIII. This distinction is clearly visible in the graphs presented in XclusiveAce's video.
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It's essential to mention that Modern Warfare 3’s gameplay is still being beta tested. Given this, there's significant room for adjustments before the full game launch on November 10.
Multiple gamers have voiced criticism over MW3's slow TTK. Consequently, we might see the developers making minor tweaks to speed things up, align it closer to MW2019 or MW2. However, such changes would not occur without protests from gamers who favor the existing gameplay dynamics.