The latest patch for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, version 1.33, has rolled out across all platforms, bringing significant enhancements in game stability, map balance, and introducing DLSS 3 support for PC players with RTX 40 GPUs.
However, not all anticipated updates have made it into this patch, leading to mixed reactions from the community.
Overview of the 1.33 Patch
The new patch focuses on stabilizing the game and improving the overall player experience. Sledgehammer Games has addressed several critical issues but has had to postpone certain updates, particularly in the Zombies Mode.
We’re investigating reports of issues with Story Mission exfils after today’s update. Stay tuned for updates.
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— Call of Duty Updates (@CODUpdates) November 15, 2023
Stability and Performance Enhancements
A major highlight of the update is the inclusion of DLSS 3 support for PC players, expected to significantly boost performance.
DLSS 3 Support for Enhanced Gaming
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPU users can now experience enhanced gameplay with DLSS 3 support across all modes.
- Several bugs causing crashes and errors for console players have been fixed.
Improvements in Multiplayer and Campaign
- Key changes include bug fixes in the multiplayer UI and progression systems.
- In the campaign mode, various gameplay-related crashes have been resolved.
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— Call of Duty Updates (@CODUpdates) November 15, 2023
Delayed Features and Community Reactions
Notably, updates to Zombies Mode and other multiplayer weapon balancing have been delayed, causing a stir among players.
Pending Features and Future Updates
- Sledgehammer acknowledges the delay in key features, promising to incorporate them in the next update.
- The community eagerly awaits these improvements, especially in Zombies gameplay and stability.
Due to unforeseen issues, not all of the changes scheduled for today’s update were able to be released. Our teams are hard at work to get key movement changes, Multiplayer weapon balancing, Zombies gameplay & stability fixes, and more into the next available update.
— Call of Duty Updates (@CODUpdates) November 15, 2023
Modern Warfare III’s Ongoing Criticism
Despite the patch’s fixes, the game continues to face criticism from fans for issues like poor map spawns and the extensive grind required for unlocking features.
Modern Warfare III’s Road Ahead
As the game heads into the holiday period, players remain hopeful for more comprehensive updates and fixes to enhance their gaming experience.