Modern Warfare 3 movement changes explained: Slide & reload cancel, tac-stance, more

Modern Warfare 3 alongside its release has introduced a significant number of changes when it comes to playing the game. One of the biggest among them is the movement changes and here is everything you need to know regarding the same.

Modern Warfare 3 might not have had a smooth launch, but players agree to the fact that the multiplayer of the game feels quite good. This is because the game has increased the HP of all players to 150. Additionally, the developers have introduced slide and reload cancel to the game.

This means that the time-to-kill (TTK) has gone up, but you have many more tools available at your disposal to outsmart your enemy. While veterans might be used to this, the entire concept might be alien for those who are new to the series.

Here is everything you need to know about the various movement changes in Modern Warfare 3.

All Modern Warfare 3 movement changes

Activision outlined all of the new movement changes in the Modern Warfare 3 reveal blog post.

• You can cancel Slide animations (i.e., “slide cancel”), but Slide Cancelling does not reset Tactical Sprint.
• You can cancel partial Reloads during an animation (i.e., “reload cancel”) to immediately return fire.
• Mantling is faster, and you can Mantle while Sprinting.
• You can fire during and immediately after Sliding.
• Tactical Sprint durations are increased (the exact duration depends on the weapon being used).
• Tactical Sprint recharges while Sprinting.

Tac-stance

Tac-stance is a new Modern Warfare 3 movement mechanic that Activision described as a “perfect middle ground between hip-fire and aiming down sights.”

Here is everything you need to know about how it works in-game.

• The operator unshoulders the weapon and holds it in a canted firing position.
• You can toggle in and out of Tac-Stance dynamically while aiming down sights.
• Tac-Stance trades precise accuracy for improved mobility and handling.
• Some spread to your firing will occur, best described as a middle ground between full ADS and hipfire.
• It is designed to be used in aggressive, close-quarter combat situations.
• By default, you fire in Tac-Stance while Sliding.

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