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Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) Beta System Requirements Announced
As the second weekend beta of Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) unfolds, eager gamers are all eyes on its system requirements and compatibility. If Modern Warfare 2 (MW2) ran smoothly on your PC in 2022, there’s a good chance you’ll experience a hassle-free gameplay with MW3 as well. Activision has unveiled the necessary specifications to run the MW3 beta, giving us a hint of what will be needed for the full game.
MW3 Beta System Requirements (2023)
Minimum Needs:
- CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- RAM: 16GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070/GeForce RTX 3050 or AMD Radeon RX Vega
- Video Memory: 6GB
- Storage: SSD with 65GB available (25GB with COD HQ Downloaded)
- Sound Card: DirectX-compatible
- Graphic Drivers: Nvidia – 537.58, AMD – 22.9.1
Suggested Needs:
- CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- RAM: 12GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 480
- Video Memory: 3GB
- Storage: SSD with 65GB available (25GB with COD HQ Downloaded)
- Sound Card: DirectX-compatible
- Graphic Drivers: Nvidia – 537.58, AMD – 22.9.1
Activision and Sledgehammer Games affirm that these requirements will likely hold steady for the full game, although any changes nearing the official release will be promptly communicated.
Running MW2? You’re Likely Good for MW3
Comparative to MW2’s 2022 requirements, MW3, launching in 2023, maintains quite a similarity, presenting a strong likelihood that systems capable of running the former should handle the latter with equivalent efficacy. If, however, your system was just skirting past MW2’s minimum specs, an upgrade may be worth considering. For insights on optimal gaming setups, explore our top laptop picks for MW3, Warzone 2, and MW2 in 2023.
What’s New in MW3
Our discovery from the recent CoD Next event unearths exciting developments in MW3, including the re-introduction of fan-favorite mechanisms like Reload Cancel and the highly anticipated map voting. For an enriched beta testing experience, delve into our guide on the best controller settings for the MW3 beta.
While certain specifications echo those from MW2, some have seen a spike. This could attribute to the beta build, with potential optimizations in the official launch client. Rest assured, we’ll stay vigilant and update accordingly should any changes emerge pre-launch. It’s projected that MW3 will eventually necessitate additional disk space due to new content, incorporating new modes in both campaign and multiplayer, like the open-world MW3 zombies mode and open battle missions, all slated to be accessible this November.
