How to get classic MW2 hitmarker sound in Modern Warfare 3

Looking to get the classic MW2 hitmarker sound in MW3? You’ve come to the right place. Modern Warfare 3 is the newest instalment and third entry in Activision’s reboot series that began with 2019’s Modern Warfare. And as with every yearly release in the Call of Duty franchise, the multiplayer component takes center stage, and this holds true for MW3 as well.

Also, players who played the original MW2 may find the classic hitmarker sound more to their liking, as it evokes a sense of nostalgia. So in this guide, we’ll be taking you through how to get and enable the classic MW2 hitmarker sound in Modern Warfare 3. We also recommend going over our MW3 campaign rewards before the game launches fully on November 10. 

How to get the classic MW2 hitmarker sound in MW3

To get the classic MW2 hitmarker sound in MW3, simply go to the game’s Settings menu, select the Audio tab, now scroll down and locate the Functionality section. Once there, you should see the ‘Hit Marker Sound Effects’ option. Now simply open the drop-down menu and select ‘Classic’ to enable the hitmarker sound. 

So once you’ve chosen the Classic MW2 hitmarker sounds in Modern Warfare 3, you’re all set to embark on a nostalgic journey for as long as you want. Unless Activision decides to remove the feature for some reason. 

For now, you can only access the MW3 campaign, and you won’t have the option to switch to the classic hitmarker sound effects in this mode. This feature is exclusively available in the multiplayer mode, which will be accessible alongside the game’s full release on November 10.

So that’s everything you need to know on how to get and enable the hitmarker sound in MW3. If you’re looking forward to playing the campaign when the game launches, then you’ll want to go over our Modern Warfare story so far guide. And if you need some free rewards ahead of the launch, you should see our MW3 promos page. 

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Isa Muhammad

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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (2023)

• Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series X
• Genre(s): Action, Shooter