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People shooting in the snow in Modern Warfare 3. This image is part of an article about what Close Call Kills are in MW3 and how to get them.

Are Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (CoD MW3) Servers Down?

If you’re having trouble getting into Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (CoD: MW3), you may be wondering if the servers are down, so here’s what you need to know.

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Are Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3’s Servers Down?

Server outages are fairly common for big games like CoD: MW3, and they can be quite frustrating to deal with. Generally, developers work on getting things back up as soon as possible, but that can take some time. If the MW3 isn’t working for you, there are a few things you’ll want to do to check if the servers are down.

I always recommend going to DownDetector. Here’s the relevant page for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. At the time of this article’s most recent update, Feb. 23, 2024, players are reporting outages. That means that the issue is almost certainly on the game’s end, and there’s nothing you can do except wait. That outage also coincided with a glitch that’s resetting players to level 1.

In terms of finding out just when the servers will be back up, I recommend checking out @CODUpdates on X. It’s from there that the team behind MW3 will send out updates about the game. As of their most recent update, the team is working hard to fix the server issues.

What If The Servers Aren’t Down?

If you’ve gone through the above steps and it looks like the problem is only happening for you, there are a few things you can do.

Firstly, reset your game, and if that doesn’t work, reset your computer. You may want to check using your phone, smart TV, or another console if your internet connection is still working. If it’s not, try unplugging your router, waiting a minute, and then plugging it back in.

If that doesn’t work, I recommend contacting your ISP or checking for news about local outages. It’s entirely possible that your internet is down, and that’s preventing you from being able to access the game.


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Liam Nolan has been the Managing Editor at The Escapist since August 2023, during which time he's covered Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Starfield, and several other major releases. After getting his Master of Arts in English in 2016, he began writing about comics, television, movies, and video games, with his work appearing at such outlets as Marvel.com, CBR, and The Mary Sue. When he's not writing on pop culture, you can find Liam working on his creative projects or traveling. You can follow him on Twitter @LD_Nolan or on Bluesky @ldnolan.bsky.social.