This December, Call of Duty is allowing gamers to play Modern Warfare 3 for free across all platforms, offering access to a variety of Multiplayer content.

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Here’s everything you need to know about the Modern Warfare 3 Season 1 Free Access event, including start and end dates, maps, modes, and playlists.

Play Modern Warfare 3 for free on these dates and time

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The MW3 Free Access event runs from December 14, 10 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) to December 18, 10 a.m PT.

For other time zones, see the list below.

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TIME ZONELOCAL TIME
Mountain Time (MT)11 a.m.
Central Time (CT)12 p.m.
Eastern Time (ET)1 p.m.
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC)6 p.m.
Central European Time (CET)7 p.m.
Eastern European Time (EET)8 p.m.
Indian Standard Time (IST)11:30 p.m.
China Standard Time (CST)
Singapore Time (SGT)
2 a.m. (next day)
Japan Standard Time (JST)3 a.m. (next day)
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)5 a.m. (next day)

Maps, modes, and playlists available in Modern Warfare 3 Free Access

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6v6 Core Maps

  • Terminal
  • Rust
  • Highrise
  • Shipment
  • Afghan
  • Meat
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Ground War Maps

  • Popov Power
  • Orlov Military Base
  • Levin Resort
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Core Modes

  • Team Deathmatch
  • Hardpoint
  • Domination
  • Kill Confirmed
  • Ground War
  • War
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Playlists

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

How to play Modern Warfare 3 Free Access

Activision said that an “additional download is required to play” Modern Warfare 3 during the free trial period. Check out your platform for information on file size.

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Additionally, the game developer is encouraging players to invite friends and recruit squad members. To learn more about the event, head over to the official blog post.

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