How to get classic MW2 hitmarker sound in Modern Warfare 3

Modern Warfare 3 is out and for those curious about activating the iconic MW2 hitmarker sound in multiplayer, here’s your complete guide to achieving it.

MW3 is the latest and the third installment of the reboot series from Activision in 2019 with Modern Warfare. Like every yearly Call of Duty release, multiplayer is the center of attraction and it’s no different for Modern Warfare 3.

As a result, the original MW2 veterans may prefer the classic hitmarker sound over the current ones to get that old-school taste. Carrying on from the beta, here’s how you can get the classic MW2 hitmarker sound in Modern Warfare 3.

Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer has the option to get the hitmarker sounds from MW2.

How to enable classic MW2 hitmarker sounds in MW3

You can get the classic MW2 hitmarker sounds in Modern Warfare 3 by following the steps below:

1. Head over to the Settings menu.
2. Select the Audio tab.
3. Scroll down until you find the Functionality section.
4. The ‘Hit Marker Sound Effects’ option will be present right there.
5. Open the drop-down menu and choose ‘Classic’.

You have now selected the Classic MW2 hitmarker sounds in Modern Warfare 3, meaning you are good to go and take a trip down the lane of nostalgia as long as you want.

To revert back to the original sounds, all you need to do is select the ‘Modern Warfare’ option from the same drop-down menu.

That’s everything you need to know about getting the classic MW2 hitmarker sounds in MW3. For more about the game, be sure to check our other content and guides below:

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