Summary
The recently releasedCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3disappointed longtime FPS fans by inexplicably removing the ability to bunny hop, but its developers have gone on the record to say that it can be brought back in a future update to the game. This follows a lot of complaints and criticism from players about the missing feature, which likely didn’t helpModern Warfare 3’snegative reviews at launch.
First-person shooter players of all generations know that one of the most popular techniques of the genre is the bunny hop, basically, combining strafing and jumping as much as possible to move faster around the map. For many FPS games likeModern Warfare 3,mastering this technical exploitis an advanced skill required to play at a higher level.
Members of theModern Warfare 3developmentteam, Adam Iscove and Greg Reisdorf, took to Twitch to address a number of players' concerns, including the issue of the missing bunny hop. Reisdorf said during the stream that he wishes he had a good reason as to why the feature wasn’t available in the launch version of the game, implying that the movement’s removal may have been an undetected mistake on their part. Reisdorf goes on to say that they at Sledgehammer Games are “looking to bring it back in some fashion.”
Though Reisdorf’s statement wasn’t a complete confirmation that it would be the return of bunny hoppingexactly the wayMW3players want it, the message was still well-received. VocalModern Warfare 3players who are pro-bunny hopping are already looking forward to being able to move better in the game, even at the expense of more casual players who haven’t developed these skills to compete with those who are more experienced. As of now, advanced players have been forced to solely rely onModern Warfare’s slide-cancelingto move faster around maps.
Not all the reactions to the announcement were positive, however. Some players have taken to Twitter to express their concerns, claiming that it would bring back constant jumping around,forcing the metagame to favor players' superior movement skills over proficient marksmanship. Such a shift may end up ruining whatMW3players consider a solid multiplayer experience. Other players have said that the mechanic never truly left, as they’ve seen a lot of people still attempting to bunny hop inModern Warfare 3games.
There are some players who have issues with other aspects of the game, such asModern Warfare 3’sskill-based multiplayer matchmaking system, which many regard as continuing to be a bit imbalanced. Players are still dissatisfied with how these skill-based lobbies turn each game into a pro-level match, especially when most want a simple gaming experience. Bringing back the bunny hop without addressing the skill mismatches in these matchmaking lobbies may make people’s multiplayer experiences even worse.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023)
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