21 Dec 2023 3:29 PM +00:00 UTC

Modern Warfare 3 game modes list - all confirmed MW3 modes

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December 21, 2023: Just in time for CODMAS, we've updated this guide with all of the Modern Warfare 3 game modes available in multiplayer.

The Modern Warfare 3 game modes provide hours of entertainment for those enjoying Sledgehammer Games' latest Call of Duty title. Whether it's a classic mode such as Team Deathmatch or something newer in the form of Invasion, the game is full of modes offering varied experiences for players.

We've recently seen the game launch a triumphant Season 1, and there's a strong chance that future seasons of Modern Warfare 3 will add new modes for players to enjoy.

Before we reveal all the intel on the Modern Warfare 3 game modes, check out our other guides containing information on the campaign and our walkthrough hub packed with anything and everything you need to know about MW3.

All Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 game modes

At the time of writing (December 21, 2023), these are all of the Modern Warfare 3 game modes that have appeared in multiplayer:

Team Deathmatch
Domination
Free for All
Search and Destroy
Hardpoint
Kill Confirmed
Control
Gun Game
Ground War
Invasion
War
Cutthroat
All or Nothing
Gunfight

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Modern Warfare 3 Cutthroat mode explained

Cutthroat is a brand-new Modern Warfare 3 game mode that aims to provide players with a completely different experience from the other modes on offer.

You'll be placed in a team with two other players, and must defeat two other teams for a competitive 3v3v3 match. The ultimate victor is the team that reaches the round's win limit first.

Does Modern Warfare 3 have Gunfight?

Gunfight first arrived with the launch of 2019's Modern Warfare and since then, it's become a hugely popular mode involving the entire weapon arsenal.

Complete with its own set of symmetrical maps, Gunfight sees two teams of two load into the game with random weapons. The first to reach the set number of rounds is declared the winner.

Sledgehammer Games finally brought Gunfight to Modern Warfare 3 when Season 1 officially launched. The mode was sorely missed on release, but it can now be played at any time.

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There you have it - all there is to know about the Modern Warfare 3 game modes so far. For more, check out the rumoured gun list and all of the movement changes on their way to multiplayer.

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Jon Nicholson

FPS Editor

Call Of Duty Expert

Jon is our Call of Duty expert and our FPS Editor. He's worked with Gfinity since 2014, covering Activision's shooter franchise. When he's not topping the scoreboards, you'll find him on EA Sports FC or sim racing.

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