Activision has announced that multiplayer in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III will be playable for free from December 15 up to December 19.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Free Access players will experience a variety of Multiplayer content throughout the event, from classic maps like Highrise, Rust, and Shipment to the new Season 1 Meat map, plus the new War mode, the fully co-operative Modern Warfare Zombies, and more.

Here’s what you can expect as you dive into Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Free Multiplayer Access:

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Free Multiplayer

New Season 1 Map: Meat

Meat: Season 1 introduces the new map Meat, a compact slaughterhouse located in California’s Port of Oakland. Battle in close quarters through the meat locker and processing plant or extend the fight into the midrange by taking to the outer loading dock and parking lot. The new Tac-Stance ability is perfect for this environment, combining agility and accuracy to stay light on your feet while remaining on target.

Shotguns and SMGs are your prime cut here, with midranged weapons gaining some traction outdoors. 

Get more intel on this map with our in-depth Meat map guide.

Slay the Horde in MWZ

Zombies arrive for the first time in the Modern Warfare universe, and Free Access players can get more than a taste of the new gameplay experience as they join Operation Deadbolt in their mission to contain the Exclusion Zone.

Players will deploy to and complete Missions and Contracts, and acquire high-value items like Acquisitions and Schematics that can be exfiltrated from the match for use in future deployments. Power up through classic Zombies items like the Mystery Box and equip Wonder Weapons like the Ray Gunand the new Scorcher. 

Check out our Modern Warfare Zombies overview to get a full rundown of the new mode.

War Mode: Operation Spearhead

Compete in War’s Operation Spearhead, a multiphase objective mode. The attacking team’s objective is threefold: Destroy the enemy team’s SAM Site and Radar, escort a tank through hostile territory, and upload override codes to prevent an incoming missile launch. On the defending team, it’s your job to prevent the enemy from completing their mission at all costs.

 For an in-depth look at Operation Spearhead, check out our War mode guide.

All Supported Maps and Modes

The full list of maps, modes, and Playlists that will be available to Free Access players includes:

6v6 Core Maps: Terminal, Rust, Highrise, Shipment, Afghan, Meat.

Ground War Maps: Popov Power, Orlov Military Base, Levin Resort.

Core Modes: Team Deathmatch, Hardpoint, Domination, Kill Confirmed, Ground War, War.

Playlists: Rustment 24/7 (Shipment and Rust), War Mode, 6v6 Moshpit (featuring Highrise, Meat, Afghan, Terminal), Ground War, Modern Warfare Zombies.

Will you be checking out the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Free Multiplayer Access From December 15 – 19?