Video games created for popular consoles like PlayStation and Xbox often come with a unique trophy system. These systems award players with trophies for accomplishing certain tasks or challenges in the game or for reaching specific milestones. Earning these trophies adds another layer of achievement, making the gaming experience more satisfying.
For PlayStation gamers, there are four different kinds of trophies that can be earned; the trophy you get depends on the game you're playing and what you need to achieve in that game. Bronze, the first level, is typically easy to obtain. Silver and Gold follow, each one requiring more effort and skill than the previous one.
Indeed, the most coveted trophy, the Platinum trophy, is the final and most challenging to get. To be awarded a Platinum trophy, a player must obtain all other trophies provided by the game. Curiously, while Xbox players can receive a Platinum trophy for completing Modern Warfare 3 (MW3), PlayStation players cannot.
This abnormality was first pointed out by a Twitter user going by the pseudonym 'PowerPyx'. He disclosed that the maximum trophy available in MW3 for PlayStation 5 is a single Gold trophy, which is acquired when a player reaches level 55 in the game. This is in stark contrast to the Xbox version of the game that offers three Gold trophies.
PowerPyx further elaborated the situation in a tweet saying 'CoD Modern Warfare 3 on PS5 doesn’t have a Platinum trophy, it’s a DLC list for Modern Warfare 2,' 'Only the PS4 version has a standalone list and Platinum trophy. What the heck!'
This revelation sparked a notable reaction from the gaming community. Upon inspection of Modern Warfare 3 on PlayStation 4, it was found that the game indeed sported a Platinum trophy. This left gamers puzzled as to why the latest iteration on the PlayStation 5 lacked this trophy and why MW3 was marked as a DLC.
As the discussion spiraled, numerous comments started pouring in. Many gamers, some aspiring to perfect the game, expressed their dissatisfaction and confusion. One Twitter user reacted to the unexpected change, bluntly stating 'If this doesn’t have a Platinum I’m just not buying it lmao.'
As yet, neither the PlayStation authorities nor the creators of Call of Duty have responded to the matter. The official release of MW3 is still a few days away, and fans are curious if the issue will be resolved before the game becomes globally available.
However, the absence of a Platinum trophy hasn't been well-received by the gaming community. Many comments beneath the original Twitter post suggest that developer Sledgehammer Games might be alienating potential players due to the missing trophy.
While the lack of a Platinum trophy in the PlayStation 5 version of Modern Warfare 3 may seem like a minor issue to non-gamers, for many in the gaming community, it represents a significant drawback. These trophies provide not just a sense of accomplishment but also add an extra layer of depth and replayability to the games.
As the launch date of MW3 approaches, the suspense among the players continues to build. It remains to be seen whether PlayStation and Call of Duty will address the concerns or whether the lack of Platinum trophy will become a new normal for the PlayStation 5 versions of future games.