Modern Warfare 3 reveal event start time, rewards and what to expect

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TheModern Warfare 3reveal is happening very soon indeed, and will be held in Warzone 2 as part of an event called Shadow Siege. By the looks of things, players will be in for an action-packed mission that takes them to one of the highest points of the Al-Mazrah map.

Players that drop into the reveal event can earn some great rewards, all of which will carry forward intoModern Warfare 3when it launches on November 10. There’s also the opportunity to earn double XP around the event, so it’s well worth dropping into.

Here’s everything you need to know about theModern Warfare 3reveal event, including the start and end timings, what rewards you’ll get for participating. As we near closer to the Shadow Siege event, Activision is likely to reveal more about what’s in store. When it does, we’ll be sure to keep this page updated.

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Modern Warfare 3 reveal event release date and start time

TheModern Warfare 3reveal event takes place on August 17 at 10:30AM PST.It’s called Shadow Siege, and will involve a ‘air to ground assault on shadow forces’. You’ll want to load intoWarzone 2to take part in the event, so make sure your game is up to date on the latest version. It will likely be its own mode, accessible from the main menu. This is how past events have been launched in-game previously.

For those in the east of the USA, the Modern Warfare 3 reveal start time will be 1:30 PM ET, and for those in the UK it’ll be 6:30 PM BST.

Modern Warfare 3 reveal event rewards in Warzone 2

Players that take part in theModern Warfare 3reveal event will receive exclusive rewards. These rewards will carry on forward toModern Warfare 3, given thatthe game shares progression with its predecessor. Here’s what’s up for grabs:

What to expect from the Shadow Siege event

So far, Activision has yet to fully detail what’s in store for theWarzone 2Shadow Siege event. What we do know is that it will involve a siege on the Observatory POI on the Al-Mazrah map. It’s said to be an airborne-to-ground assault, where players will push back enemy forces while disarming chemical weapons.

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In previous events, the action is followed up by a reveal trailer, which plays in-game. We’ll then find more information in a blog post that will go up concurrently with the end of the Shadow Siege mission. We’ll have to wait and see just how meaty this mission is, but in general expect it to be a shorter, more focused affair than a regular game ofWarzoneBattle Royale.

So there you have it, that’s what you need to know about the Modern Warfare 3 Shadow Siege reveal event.Check out our picks for thebest FPS gamesgoing right now, as well as a list of all theupcoming gamescoming out if you’re keeping an eye on the horizon.

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