Sony's PlayStation 5 Slim console is launching with an unexpected title - Modern Warfare 3. The latest development comes from leaked images on social media that suggest a bundled deal. However, the choice has sparked a mixed response. Expectations are booming in the gaming world as the new Call of Duty title, Modern Warfare 3 (MW3), has successfully completed its beta testing stage and is receiving significant support from Microsoft. Amidst these developments, rumors have arisen suggesting the game may soon be available as part of a PlayStation 5 (PS5) bundle. Modern Warfare 3 is the follow-up to Modern Warfare 2 although it was developed by a different game studio, Sledgehammer Games. In response to the gaming community, Sledgehammer has made a series of alterations to the game ahead of its official release, which have added to the anticipation within the gaming community. Sony, the creators of PlayStation, recently revealed their latest update to the PS5 lineup with the PS5 Slim on October 10. The sleek new edition of the console will hit the market as early as November 8, offered initially with a Spider-Man 2 bundle. MW3 is expected to be the second blockbuster game to be paired with the Slim, according to the leaks. Recently, informants have unearthed images that show the PS5 MW3 bundle. This special edition of the bundle is also assumed to include the PlayStation-exclusive 'Lockpick' operator skin. Call of Duty has traditionally offered PlayStation users exclusive benefits like early access or unique operator skins. This trend, however, may meet its end with MW3 following Activision’s acquisition by Microsoft. Hence, MW3 could likely be the last CoD game to offer PlayStation exclusives, marking the end of an era. The gaming community has had a diverse response to the upcoming bundle. Some gamers have humorously criticized Sony's decision to feature Modern Warfare 3, a game largely associated with Xbox, alongside their brand new console. Likewise, the new operator skin, included as a PlayStation exclusive, has also come under fire for its design aesthetics. Many gamers have expressed their distaste on social media, with some going so far as to label the new skin as 'horrific'. Echoing the unlikely pairings, one Twitter user commented, “PS console bundled with a first party Xbox title, what a time to be alive...” capturing the general sentiment of surprise and irony among the community. However, for gamers who prefer different platforms, MW3 will also be available on Xbox, Battlenet and Steam. PlayStation is yet to reveal which retailers will be offering the Modern Warfare 3 PS5 Slim bundle. Indeed, the upcoming launch of the PS5 Slim bundle featuring MW3 is a testament to the dynamic nature of the gaming industry. As intriguing as these developments may be, only time will reveal how enthusiasts, as well as the wider market, respond to the new offerings.