How Many Guns in MW3?
The widely popular first-person shooter video game, Modern Warfare 3 (MW3), has been a sensation in the gaming world since its release in 2011. Developed by Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games, the game is part of the iconic Call of Duty franchise and has left its mark on the gaming landscape. One of the questions that many gamers and players have asked is "how many guns are in Modern Warfare 3?"
In this article, we’ll dive into the details to provide a comprehensive answer to this question. From the arsenal of guns included in the game to those that were added later on, we’ll break down the entire list for you.
Mainstays: The Core Pistol and SMG List
The base version of MW3 included six pistols and five SMGs (Submachine Guns), which formed the core lineup of firearms in the game. Here’s a summary of these weapons:
Pistols:}
- G16
- USP 45
- silenced Five-Seventeen
- silenced G21
- silenced UMP.45
- silenced G46
SMGs:}
- MP7
- MSMC
- KX4.50
- PP90M1-K
- Uzi – 9mm
The Full-Firepower Update: More Arms for Players
To spice things up, Activision, the game’s publisher, decided to release a patch on December 6, 2011, that updated the game with a raft of new weapons, boosting the overall arsenal. Twenty-eight brand-new firearms were added across various categories, including bolt-action rifles, shotguns, and assault rifles:
- Bolt-action:
- Barrett.50cal
- X95
- H&K G28
- Remington 870 MCS
- Assault rifle:
- MPDC
- ASval
- OTs-14 Groza M
- C90 LMG
- FAL
- Galil
- Snipers:
- Accuracy International AW
- Barrett.50cal Long Range
- SKS
- Sniper Rifle M21
- Kar98k sniper rifle
- Shotgun:
- M1014
- Remington 870 MCS
*h2>The DLC Bundle Upgrades
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Activision, following the game’s launch and the full-firepower patch, decided to roll out three downloadable content (DLC) packs to augment the gameplay experience even more. Each of the three packs, released subsequent to the game’s base release, brought forth significant additions to the overall selection of guns:
