Online gameplay videos surfaced as the latest installment, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, launches today for players who own the deluxe editions. One player uploaded a walkthrough of the Passenger mission, echoing the earlier teased line Not a word in Russian, a nod to a controversial task teased in the preceding release.
In this installment, Vladimir Makarov orchestrates a terrorist act aboard a commercial flight with Russian passengers aboard. The scenario shifts responsibility toward a female combatant who has become emblematic for a subplot tied to Urzykstan. Notably, the exact phrase Not a word in Russian does not appear within the game’s dialogues this time around.
Opinions on the mission were mixed among the player base. Some praised Passenger for its heightened realism and atmosphere, while others remembered Not a word in Russian as a more memorable moment from the series’ broader narrative arc.
Later, two more excerpts from another mission featuring Makarov surfaced online. The events unfold in Verdansk, and players spotted at least one reference to Not a Word in Russian: the antagonist makes another escape attempt, this time in an ambulance.
Meanwhile, major Russian retailers reportedly considered withholding physical copies of Modern Warfare 3 if any scenes depicting violence against Russians were found in the shooter, underscoring ongoing sensitivities around the game’s portrayal of real-world conflicts.
As the franchise continues to push immersive gameplay, players using available hardware such as Meta Quest 3 can explore interactive experiences that allow walking through videos and photos. This element broadens the way audiences engage with game narratives beyond traditional playthroughs, blending virtual exploration with the campaign’s cinematic moments.
Notes on reception and distribution come from industry coverage and public commentary within the gaming community, reflecting how fans and retailers alike respond to content that touches on real-world tensions and international audiences.