Summary
- Call of Duty fans are requesting the return of the classic calling card feature from Modern Warfare 2 in the upcoming Modern Warfare 3, as they miss the unique text and artwork provided by the old system.
- The current calling card system in Call of Duty lacks meaning and insight into players' playstyles, leading to persistent criticism from the community.
- While new calling cards in Modern Warfare 3 have dynamic patterns, the lack of text and the absence of displaying calling cards during killstreaks are leaving some fans unsatisfied, although changes based on player feedback could happen.
Call of Duty fans want a classic calling card feature to return in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 after playing the open beta just one week ago. Although calling cards and emblems will be available in Modern Warfare 3, fans continue to give feedback about how the new Call of Duty installment may be improved.
Modern Warfare 2 Season 6 is live with The Haunting event, which celebrates Halloween with limited-time game modes and new skins. Rewards that Modern Warfare 2 players earn in Season 6, including weapons and cosmetic content, will be available in Modern Warfare 3 thanks to the new Carry-Forward system. Additionally, those who participated in the Modern Warfare 3 open beta will receive rewards on launch day such as the Beta Ripper blueprint and Tester operator skin. Criticism regarding Call of Duty's current calling card system is persistent leading into next month's launch, however.
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SaviD_Official and other Call of Duty fans want the classic calling card text from 2009's Modern Warfare 2 game to return in Modern Warfare 3 this November. Many longtime fans in the community sorely miss the calling card system from the original Modern Warfare 2 due to its unique text and artwork. 2022's Modern Warfare 2 raised the demand for the feature since players believe the current calling card system and its challenges lack meaning. For example, Reddit user Large_Dr_Pepper believes that old calling cards and text were able to give insight into an opponent or teammate's playstyle before and during a match.
Although new calling cards have dynamic and elaborate patterns, the lack of text leaves something to be desired for many Call of Duty fans now. The Call of Duty community also wants calling cards to be displayed whenever killstreaks are called in. Further, some players want an overhaul of the prestige system, but these changes are highly unlikely as the release of Modern Warfare 3 approaches in just a few weeks.
Many fans enjoy the old calling card system for its creativity and nostalgia, and Modern Warfare 3 could benefit from introducing calling cards that are a throwback to the older Call of Duty games. Fortunately, Sledgehammer Games is open to player feedback, so gameplay changes and feature adjustments are expected this November. If there's enough demand from the community, the Modern Warfare 3 studio could potentially introduce calling cards with text in the future.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 launches on November 10 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.