The campaign of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 follows Task Force 141 as they hunt the Russian ultranationalist criminal . The story varies depending on whether you are playing the original 2011 version or the 2023 sequel. Modern Warfare III (2023)

The classic story concludes the original trilogy, focusing on a full-scale Russian invasion of the United States and Europe. Modern Warfare 3: Full Campaign / Story Reveal

: The narrative revisits familiar locations like Verdansk and continues the "No Russian" plotline. Modern Warfare 3 (Original 2011)

: This version introduces Open Combat Missions , which allow players to choose their own approach (stealth or loud) and loadouts within larger, sandbox-style environments.

The story picks up directly after Modern Warfare II (2022) and centers on Task Force 141, featuring iconic characters like , Soap MacTavish , Ghost , and Gaz .