The DNA Bomb & Reaper are Back + Much More! | (MWIII Season 4 Roadmap)

The Season 4 Roadmap for Modern Warfare III is here so today, I wanted to go over all of the playable content relating to Multiplayer, including new Maps, Modes, Weapons, Streaks, Perks, and more! What are your thoughts on Season 4 of MWIII based on what we've seen so far?
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0:00 Intro
0:18 New 6v6 Maps
2:10 New & Returning Modes
4:25 New Vest & Perk
5:35 4 New Streaks!
8:04 New Weapons
9:21 8 Aftermarket Parts
11:38 Wrap Up

[@2bhenriquezl.franciscoarma333]

Aftermarket idea: Take the Tempus Torrent from Marksman Rifles and make it full auto converting it into the CM901 from the original MW3. (Please sledgehammer read this)

[@Cookies-uw1wp]

valid take

[@maou5025]

Ftac Recon?

[@paintedturtle2052]

Need :3

[@2bhenriquezl.franciscoarma333]

​​@@maou5025 Not really close aesthetically or functionality wise. Tempus Torrent is closer (infact, almost identical and even the reload animations are super similar to the CM901)

[@user-sp9ue1ws7c]

It would be cool to see a br conversion that doesn’t just make it full auto also

[@travisbeale1424]

It's sad that the war mode has been neglected and so has the zombies

[@Culturedtuna1]

I feel you there. I wish ground war would get more love too..

[@bigmacmm5]

Zombies needs to be it's own friggin game!

[@epicgamerzfail4575]

Yeah, they hyped up war pre launch then barely support it. And zombies has always been abused unfortunately

[@epicgamerzfail4575]

​@@Culturedtuna1ground war is in desperate need of stuff. 3 maps and 2 of them suck cause of the spawn heli

[@bass1645]

Zombies has had a bug where all the zombies just stop attacking you for a minute sometimes since mid season and they still haven't fixed it

[@Culturedtuna1]

No new ground war maps since release is criminal.

[@mcnalga]

I’m honestly surprised since it seems most people like groundwar.

[@constantinovmaxim1249]

They released a new operation in season 2. It’s pretty solid. I wish they added more like in ww2. It’s genuinely a fun mode but it is what it is. However, the rest of the content for multiplayer looks solid!

[@Alpha_2-6]

Yeah tbh it is bizarre. Especially considering we have one A tier map, one B or C tier, and one D tier map. The lineup isn't super strong, so idk why they wouldn't try to either add maps from the MWII ground war or just cut another part from Urzikstan into the rotation.

[@DeadSpacedOut]

I've been saying this too. Gunfight got 1 Map in Season 1, that's kinda wild. War Mode got 1 Map in Season 2, that's kinda wild too, but Ground War has gotten 0 NEW Maps?! Why? There are so many Warzone Maps they could cut sections out of for another Ground War Map, I don't get it.

[@DeadSpacedOut]

@@constantinovmaxim1249 Well, those are War Mode Maps, Culteredtuna is talking about Ground War Maps; there's been no new Ground War Maps whatsoever for some reason.

[@bo-dg3bh]

be ready for 10 kar98ks in 12 player lobbies.

[@PresidentialXBL]

And ill sure asl be one of em

[@bo-dg3bh]

@@PresidentialXBL i like that weapon too. but i must be mentally ill because i haven’t used bp50 once and my mcw is at lvl4 or something. hate seeing them in the game

[@CumeronThomas]

If they aren't going to do regular specialist, they could instead add a vest that lets you earn other vests.

[@chimera1767]

That sounds broken but fun at the same time

[@IncendiaryOCE]

Imagine you just pull out a new vest every few kills and your player model has 8 different vests stacked on top of each other.

[@CumeronThomas]

@@IncendiaryOCE it would still look more realistic than teletubbies running around.

[@chimera1767]

@@IncendiaryOCE slowly transform into a juggernaut with the speed of a cranked player

[@firekeeperenthusiast]

Bro they straight up abandoned war mode lmao😭makes no sense tho they hyped it up. Ok, tbh they did the same with zombies and look at it now

[@mikeyplayz8438]

They’ve added like 2-3 new maps and changed stuff up to keep it balanced? Just cause they don’t update it one time it’s abandoned? Oh and zombies has admittedly been discontinued because Treyarch is actually making their game now.

[@MrKing-he3eo]

​@@mikeyplayz8438We've only gotten 1 war map since launch

[@thebigman2598]

Sledgehammer nailing the content again!

[@Husani759]

The floorplan of "Tokyo" looks like the layout of that Godzilla, miniature-city map, "Mayhem" from Vanguard.

[@OmnipotentO]

I can see it. I liked that map

[@CalebMay-bf1ci]

I liked that map thats 100 kill map crazy chaos i hated getting stuck on mini light posts

[@ChewyRibbit]

great map

[@harleywickham]

Not even close mate

[@Husani759]

@@harleywickham Take another look at the top-down view of the floorplan only, not the actual appearance of the map itself. Just the floorplan. I'm pretty certain it's a reboot.

[@emwols]

The reaper/lodestar is my favorite streak of all time and it’s been forever since they brought it back for some reason. Very excited about that

[@drewruff410]

Tokyo’s lighting reminds me of Miami from Cold War.

[@colbylawson5331]

Lol, I'm glad the IMS makes a return. I believe it was the most hated thing in CoD Ghosts. Also, the Kar98k returning is based, but what about the FN FAL? I loved that Battle rifle in MW 2019.

[@Cosm1cCream]

Clustermine basically the same thing

[@computerwsmallscreen2709]

I hope that the IMS would've just replace the cluster mine, because those smaller cluster mines are just annoying to deal with (even though they are selling a skin for the cluster mine, I think that they can just enlarge the skin model and apply it on the IMS).

[@DevlVergil]

SHG hates single shot BRs now. Every new BR they release is basically a harder hitting AR, and the MWII BRs still perform mediocre at best.

[@colbylawson5331]

@@Cosm1cCream True. The difference is that we could deal with the annoyance of the IMS from Ghosts and MW3 and the IMS a force to be reckoned with. The IMS would kill you and you wouldn't even realize it until it was too late. As soon as you heard an IMS in Ghosts and MW3, you knew death was inevitable. In MWII, the clustermine is just a straight up nuisance. You get close enough to one of the mines and they explode, eating a big ass chunk of your health. This pretty much paints you as an easy kill since all someone has to do is shoot you once or twice and you end up dead. The clusermine is also a one and done whereas the IMS could be used until it was destroyed, so you could easily rack up kills with it. And destroying an IMS was not exactly an easy thing to do.

[@colbylawson5331]

@@computerwsmallscreen2709 Yeah. Clustermines are just annoying at this point. People who hated the IMS in MW3 and Ghosts have no clue how annoying this damn killstreak is.

[@Denilius123]

So excited for the loopable streak mode with the return of the DNA bomb. Non-stop advanced UAV, Swarm, DNA bomb, and then an MGB called in at the end will be so much fun! This looks VERY promising for me. Gonna be a really good couple weeks, Xdefiant release, and then Season 4!

[@nocturne6840]

it’s so cool that they added a BARS barrel for the ak103

[@CJLegoFilmz]

Your pfp is cooler bro, persona 5 is fire fr fr

[@biggaingaming9828]

So the lachman shroud converts back to the lachman lol what a joke

[@kenet362]

I’ve seen some people saying it’ll make it a 10mm firing Lachman so it’s probably hit harder than the regular lachman

[@2bhenriquezl.franciscoarma333]

​@@kenet362still the same thing as the regular MP5 but we will see

[@T0anto]

They finally made a MP5SD

[@Johnny_Peeks]

Kiddy names for a kid's game. Fingers crossed for BO6. 🙏

[@oscarfunez3806]

Sort of. The difference is the recoil is essentially zero. The only smg where running it stock less barely affects recoil. So imagine being able to full auto with no stock (having crazy movement and handling) and being a full auto Lazer beam.

[@dalberttran8134]

Sledgehammer is Killin it with the content gone of the day where we used to only get 1 Map that might not be even be new

[@Culturedtuna1]

Cries in ground war

[@Adeonrulez]

Cries in zombies.

[@birbdad1842]

Cries in war mode.

[@peepsbates]

Cries in DMZ, the mode killed to asset flip into another mode they neglect.

[@DeadSpacedOut]

Cries in Gunfight (which apparently everyone has forgotten even exists)

[@Reyam2k]

shout out to sledgehammer for the amount of content they give us MP guys. The aftermarket parts is also one of the best additions they've ever made to cod, It gives me a reason to hop on for at least a couple of hours a week whereas with the past probably 4 or 5 games I'd grind at the beginning of the season and then wouldn't play until the mid-season update or sometimes not until the next season. We better appreciate it while we can because I honestly don't think we as MP fans will ever get another cod that gives us this much content.

[@OrigenalDarkMew]

The RGL is about to be the 9th and possibly best counter to riot shields if it has thermites. I'm all for it.

[@overforkover2140]

As usual, the aftermarket parts are what's interesting to me. Seems like the ones for the renetti and basilisk turn them into an M9 and R8, respectively.

[@TheReversedCOD]

I´m honestly very happy with what SHG is doing content wise this year! excited for the DNA BOMB and the new SMG!

[@sIayerz]

Good season for MP content. New streaks, reaper! New DNA BOMB!, hardline vest looks awesome until you pointed out no boots so I guess it won't be used unfortunately, quick fix gear is great, obsidian grind, maps look interesting. Exited for that smg, hoping it's not just another super fast fire rate one 900+ rpm though. Been waiting for a more versatile mid range accurate smg, like lc10 from CW. Its looking good, gonna go back and forth between mw3 and xdefiant. I'm looking forward to both games. SHG has been doing amazing this year for MP 👏

[@ReZAmPz]

I love calling in MGB when its like 24 vs 233 in hardpoint and we still wain cuz mgb! Love this

[@epicgamerzfail4575]

The new streaks look really cool! Glad to see the reaper drone back. Also nice AW callback with the Dna bomb. Shame the new vest kinda sucks though. Hardline that works on assists, but have to sacrifice boots!?! Imo, they should've made it so you get full score with killstreaks if I have to sacrifice ninja for it

[@jeremybrown9611]

What modes do you play? On Small Maps Moshpit you can make that work

[@Ccubed92]

If your good than you will be ok to trying something different

[@josuemartinez6865]

But ninja (covert sneakers) is in the boots category?

[@vitorcagni76]

​@@josuemartinez6865yes

[@vitorcagni76]

You can use the dead silence field upgrade (its better than the one in MW2)

[@RustProofElk]

Not sure if you see it, they added more ammo types for the snipers they cannot be unlocked but you can see what the do and stats

[@IanPilgreen]

The fact that they haven't added a single new Ground War map since launch makes me wonder if this game is going to permanently be stuck at 3 GW maps.

[@Moflia2]

You and I both. I don't know why they don't want to add in atleast some of the MWII GW maps to the pool.

[@derrickforer5256]

Reaper from MW3 OG was my favorite streak of all-time. I used to regularly hit 9-12 kills on that thing. So fun

[@caramelgrace2156]

Honestly it's very rare nowadays for me to get excited about something for cod but honestly? These conversion kits seem like they'll be really fun. I'm especially looking forward to the basilisk conversion kit because I absolutely love the basilisk and the tyr, easily my favorite guns. Also it's nice to see that we're finally getting a spas 12 again after cold war, it's imo such an iconic shotgun and I hope maybe it gets a conversion kit to allow it to be pump action/semi auto depending on which it releases as given it can do such irl. (Admitidly though this is just because I love the feel of pump actions in video games and want better ones than what we have now or atleast more options)

[@fakeyoutube3187]

Nice vid!

[@diligaf1000]

Killing it yet again with content

[@uhohitsatrap9989]

We can only blame Treyarch for the lack of Zombies, but damn War needs some more love.

[@harogenkitnsg2474]

uhh I think you should blame Activision and Sledgehammer really. They're the ones who kept egging Treyarch to make Zombies modes for their games when they should have been hard at work on their BO6

[@InvntdXNEWROMAN]

Some new killstreak sound fun. Looking forward to S4!

[@SKLLZTHATKILLZ]

That compression plate gear with the tactical vest will be an amazing combo. Fast regen, double tacticle, and can have trophy, ninja, and ghost... seems a little OP

[@EvilXero359]

Gotta love Jason Statham's Cranked movie and how cod ghosts first started it for the game. The headshot only was a mode modifier for the very limited and constricted mode for the Syphon Filter 2 and 3 for the PS1. You could set the game to where either you and or your opponent can only damage if not instakill them via headshots only.

[@Honeneko.]

LOL. Eliminate vertical recoil. I imagined for a second that it would have inverted recoil. So instead of up, it'd either bounce left and right or completely go off to one side.

[@mikeyplayz8438]

There’s a barrel that does that irl that goes on the same gun ingame. It’s possible.

[@AOAOffical]

That kastov amp sounds like the aek-971 or ak107 system, which if you find videos of it firing it literally doesn't move & will be an issue if they don't balance it right but I could care less fav gun in past Battlefields.

[@befayedocrimes4751]

Would be fun if it had the AEK rate of fire too.

[@AOAOffical]

@befayedocrimes4751 Yeah, my guess is that's how they'll balance it, hopefully not I'll take 850-900 rpm with low to mid damage.

[@emwols]

Yes maybe it will be an “heavy conversion” and destroy the handling speeds or something so it’s more like an LMG with an ARs mag size

[@xtskywalker9101]

something like the BARS barrel

[@AOAOffical]

@emwols that's one way as well, but honestly, I'd hope for like a M13 style high rof low to no recoil & low damage, but I guess we'll see.

[@Alpha_2-6]

Im super hyped for a lot lf this stuff. The aftermarket kits especially sound up my alley: I've wanted a single shot renetti, a full auto Lachmann Shroud, and the RGL-80, the Kastov 762, and basilisk kit all sound super dope. The killstreaks also sound really fun, I like that we're not getting some basic boring streaks or ones to be "competitive" but just really fun streaks to throw down. It does suck though zombies don't get anything. Even though I don't play it, it's still wrong to leave them out. Either way, though other than that, I think this season sounds really solid. Let's just hope it doesn't start up like season 3 reloaded

[@SKRWildfire]

What i love to see is a map filter sort off. Not like you can choose specific maps. But a variant of it. Like the filters will be small or medium sized maps and having those variant revamped maps on or off. Because personally i really dislike those variant revamped overgrown or apocalyptic vibe maps

[@nachi6808]

Ill still play this gane when gulf war is out, definitely a top 5 cod for me now

[@gottablast9279]

Lmao say sike rn 💀

[@nachi6808]

@@gottablast9279 No.

[@davidbowerman3089]

Tokyo kinda reminds me of china town from modern warfare 2007/8 with the layout

[@daniguess]

I really do like all the attention 6v6 has been getting this year, so that's all good to see. Three brand new maps and four new killstreaks is a good amount of stuff. A little bummed there's still nothing for Ground War/Invasion, like even bringing over the MW2 GW maps would have gone a long way. Also, just looking at the silhouettes for that "secret collaboration" part of the road map has me wondering if it's going to be G.I. Joe.

[@majsr]

what about the STG? do you think it's coming, too, at some point? I was reaally looking forward to that one

[@bradenfredrick2720]

I'd be cool if they were to update dmz to where you can do all weapon attachments and also combine different rounds in your mag ie 4 rounds of armor the rest hallow or something like that just to add more depth more reward for dmz and make it feel and play different or something 🤷🏻‍♂️ like dayz/ tarkov style where you have to also loot for ammo so then you load your mags (before going in raid(mabey even lock this ability behind some missions or hvt)) Also I liked how in ghost you could lean around a corner by aiming I also loved the interactive environment like I forget the name of the map but you could blow up the gas station or blow a hole in the wall to get a new angle and it was so fun when you and your buddies were pinned down downstairs and you slapped that c4 on the wall and blew it was wild because the other guy would be thrown off and is now getting shot at from a new angle that originally wasn't even a threat. It really allowed you to throw enemies off guard to gain a upper hand

[@yhzh2002]

I'm looking forward to the new guns and kits at the very least. Some of the new streaks/perks look usable too. I'm a little bit worried about the kar98k and the DNA bomb, but we'll have to wait and see more details.

[@asdfghjkl2261]

I'm so pumped for that FJX Horus AMP 😩I NEED IT

[@RamboUnchained]

The xDefiant pressure is on!

[@Mut4ntG4m3r]

sounds like a very fun season :D with enough new maps to count as good overallalso them testing killstreak variantes in new PLs to see a) how popular they are and b) how they could work in nowadays cod, i like aswell- that new vest seems nice for me as a noob to reach higher streaks^^

[@erickozfkay458]

If the spaz 12 doesn’t have select fire between pump and semi auto I don’t want it

[@amirmasoudashrafi1592]

Looking forwards to all of the AMP and guns. 🤝

[@stephenfisher6650]

This is great. Idk why people still complain that they are not doing anything for this game

[@David-rs8hm]

No they are the problem is EOMM

[@deneios1905]

Oh wow it sounded like nobody would use the new vest because you cant use the crutch dead silence boots...

[@TheTeeroy32]

I'm so happy we're getting the Kar98, even as a kbam user I'm so keen for it. Though we need some new pistols too, though at last we have a couple of conversions so we sought of are.

[@jamiewilliams5309]

Incline reminded me more of that DLC map from BO2 with the box carts. Think it was a ski resort.

[@tmdanny93]

looks cool im excited but I just wish we would get more maps at the start of the season. Tokyo and Paris look really good though but I would really like to see the Hardhat map in the game.

[@Lordmadara.]

The full automatic lachman shroud from MW 2019😂

[@dennysreyes7060]

Sooo excited for the Spas 12

[@SoNoizzE]

Wait so will the dupe effects for the comp carrier be then if you equip with Comp plate ? lol

[@Vegan-sj1cv]

i'm excited about the kar98k

[@RegulayGuy_1996]

Nice so the kar98k is gonna be like the longbow with the conversion kit. Small maps r gonna be an absolute nightmare to play in again

[@vTransQueen]

I’m glad they’re adding lower streaks

[@MrPlaystationfan13]

Can't wait for the gundam event

[@dkxalpha9629]

Love it. Can't wait.

[@AlexV-lg2dm]

Have seen you running cluster mine on your gameplays more lately. Good low tier killstreak?

[@ryanroper628]

What rifle are you using with the white kit on it back ground video? Looked like an m16, m4 ???

[@mikeyplayz8438]

M16 w/ aftermarket part to make it full auto.

[@icy1172]

RIP GW/Invasion. I’d be happy if they even brought some maps from MWII.

[@SamuraiHermit]

I’m just excited for the GUNDAMS!!!

[@Lava-pe6wu]

Ace, will you be doing an updated Stormender / EMP / Shock stick video with these new killstreaks ?

[@AdrianO.]

I was playing last night and I got the most mixed lobbies I have ever gotten since launch. I think they finally got scared since xdefiant is launching without SBMM

[@leprofDtri]

I wonder if they'll keep the IMS trick where you could prone into it to save your life...

[@getthegoons]

Those operators that steal skins are going to be a fucking nightmare unless they start making it clearer who is on what team.

[@Predash051]

Naah it doesn't matter. You act like there are over 20 Finishers a game 😂😂😂 theres barely one. Besides that you shoot at names, not skins. Stop crying

[@getthegoons]

@@Predash051 I'm sorry your parents don't love you.

[@chimera1767]

​@@Predash051 came in to talk a whole lot of shit for another topic 😂

[@chimera1767]

Honestly the fact that it's a black skin I hope they make it so the smoke is what makes it easier to tell which side it's on

[@calwhitt01]

@@Predash051 he's right though, there's no rhyme or reason as to who's on what team. you used to be able to react to skins when they made sense in the faction, but even in the boys crossover several heroes who ARE on the same team in the show are on opposite sides.

[@fatesblade7171]

If they at least reused Shadow Siege and made it Operation Shadow, a War Map, and carried forward the MWII Ground War and Invasion maps I would be satisfied.

[@Moflia2]

That'd be literally all I'd need too

[@VinylStomp]

Less maps are fine tbh since they're Medium sized as opposed to all the Sardine-can maps we got last season

[@AKIS_Proto]

The kastov kit is literally a titanfall flatline and i'm not complaining lol.

[@gundamsigma]

Single fire renetti (beretta M92) I’m ok with that now just need another John McLane skin for full die hard nostalgia 🤣

[@justinconnell6167]

Like the phosphate in mw2019

[@TheBosun99]

The RGL kit is gonna be so nice because the thermite projectile should counter riot shields since they never buffed the Crossbow

[@marcelluscunningham8272]

That kv kit rinds menof the na-45 sniper from AW

[@CallmeXxtrixX]

I like to see an aftermarket part for the Kastov 74-u that makes it akimbo

[@nathanparnell6235]

I just want the Grau to come back, I love the older SIG AR's. One thing I have noticed as well with S3R is the Snake Shot for the Basilisk isnt functioning in matches. It works in the firing range but not when in a match.

[@oven3515]

Holy shit i might actually try to get higher streaks in this game now

[@NicoPezzotti712]

This game has so much stuff in! One of the best CoD in years for real.

[@nicholasborrelli7544]

I'm so cranked right now

[@FamineNH]

something tells me the single shot Renetti is going to be broken asf on release

[@artarezaei8720]

I think it just means its going to not be burst and act more like the classic m9 berreta

[@brawler5760]

@@artarezaei8720So you mean the Renetti from MW 2019

[@artarezaei8720]

@@brawler5760 Yeah exactly

[@mash2481]

Love Cranked! Kinda wish every pub match was cranked. Maybe that would discourage camping?

[@dohnuts4405]

Rgl amp is going to be great.

[@Regnier575]

Some good stuff

[@maxout214226]

The SBMM is something I can't stomach anymore. I played maybe an hour or two of last season, I just can't deal with a game designed to be agitating

[@tomerdbrink6245]

Hi Ace, would you be able to ask Activision why Shoothouse isn't available in the custom game mode? My mates and I play a lot of custom tournaments, and I can't see any reason why they'd not include it and this might be an oversight, as maps like Shipment are in there? Would really appreciate it as I know you have a voice within the CoD community. Love your videos by the way - your load outs and advice have enabled me to become a better player.

[@joshlawlor98]

Anything about ranked play? New maps or anything

[@kwoni3337]

Hell yea, spas12 and kar98? I'm in.

[@socialswine3656]

as someone who likes to snipe I am absolutely terrified of the Kar

[@skuxsaint_4386]

Hey , I really hope you see this video , Me and my friends are arguing over if the LMG's in game have different penetration stats or what they can penetrate. Im surprised you haven't covered this topic at ALL ( How to get penetration kills video / wall bangs doesn't count. ) We are arguing over if guns like the PKM has better penetration ( i.e can penetrate multiple walls/penetrate different types of material) than the bruen lmg. I really need to know and I really want you to cover this if you can or is possible.

[@MiketheNerdRanger]

3 maps isn't all that much, but 4 killstreaks is crazy!

[@FluidAc3]

Sledgehammer is killing it!

[@turtleberries7530]

I think the ak aftermarket just turns it into the ak107

[@vgpjuno2608]

Would of been cool if they added looping to the new vest. Dna bomb is a new moab which is betrer imo

[@will_9910]

Fax. After mw3(original), Ive stopped liking the MGB. Bring back looping nukes. They're so much better. But Im glad we got options now. It should be this way permanently, imo.

[@vgpjuno2608]

@@will_9910 ye i just hope we cant earn both in one life

[@terryhouserii7560]

Pumped for Hyper Cranked. Gonna be a lot of fun for those, like me, who complain most about campers. Only upset it that it will likely not be in the HC playlist.

[@FN_Krynthesis]

I've always loved Cranked in the previous games, so I'm extremely excited for this to return... and I also agree, I'm a Hardcore player as well and I would love for this mode to come into Hardcore.

[@999JWforever]

Ive been saying add the mw3 og reaper since season 1 glad they finally listened

[@pochoclowo]

I could've sworn I saw a leak for a MORS Aftermarket Part that turns it into the Blunderbuss from Advanced Warfare & WWII. Maybe for season 5?

[@emwols]

The photonic charge barrel?

[@alexplantz5547]

Thank god, Demolition is back

[@Yeet_RG]

Hey big guy, 10/10 showcase for this season 4 indept showcase and I hope you do a hard break down for the JAK Reqium aftermarket for the kastov 762 since this gun's Aftermarket will 100% break the game due to its CounterBalance Recoil system giving it actual zero recoil like its real life counterpart and increased firerate also thanks to that system. Thats all, have a good day : ))❤

[@MostCedric]

Very excited