Sledgehammer Games responds to claims about the development cycle of Modern Warfare 3, asserting they are “incredibly proud” of the latest Call of Duty installment and reiterating they are “proud to be the team to lead the way on Modern Warfare 3”, dismissing any contrary reports as untrue.
The response follows reports by Bloomberg that employees had to work late nights and weekends due to the game’s shortened development period.
Sledgehammer’s studio head, Aaron Halon, stated, “We’re incredibly proud of Modern Warfare 3 – both the full game experience at launch and the upcoming year of content we have planned for the community,” emphasizing the team’s dedication and collaboration to create the game.
Statement from Aaron Halon, studio head, SHG.
“We’re incredibly proud of Modern Warfare III – both the full game experience at launch and the upcoming year of content we have planned for the community. On behalf of the extremely talented team across Sledgehammer Games and our…— Sledgehammer Games (@SHGames) November 9, 2023
Halon continued, “From the start of development, we have all been laser-focused on creating the next groundbreaking Call of Duty game.” He also highlighted the features added to honor the fans’ investment in the series and expressed pride in leading the way on Modern Warfare 3.
Responding to criticisms, the statement concluded, “We have worked hard to deliver on this vision which has been years in the making. Anything said to the contrary is simply not true – this is our game and we cannot wait to play it online with all of you.”
In a review of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, our Chris Tapsell described it as “vapid and hastily assembled,” citing rushed development and underwhelming content.
