Modern Warfare 2 will feature third-person mode for playlists
by Ludwig Kietzmann 
{ Oct 26th 2009 at 4:17PM } 
"It's not something you can toggle on and off in ANY game," said Bowling. The special mode can only be played in private matches -- toggled on or off just like "Hardcore" settings -- or in playlists that are designated for third-person play. According to Bowling, everyone playing in a third-person playlist will be restricted to the viewpoint. "This is just another cool way to play the game," he said, "you obviously will still have the option to play gametypes normal as well."
Our friend, the internet, has an inscrutable video of some person running around in third person, but you're probably better off waiting for the "awesome trailer" the folks at Infinity Ward have planned.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Derek @ Oct 26th 2009 4:19PM
its not true
Aurailious @ Oct 26th 2009 4:27PM
But it has been confirmed, anything *confirmed* on the internet is true.
Brodo @ Oct 26th 2009 4:29PM
Well if Derek says its not true, than it must not be true
Marius @ Oct 26th 2009 4:34PM
OMG YES YES YES, I was tired of all the FPS now its like two games in one
Im buying YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BlazeKing @ Oct 26th 2009 11:02PM
I wouldn't second guess this not to be true. COD4 used to glitch out sometimes and I was able to play in a 3rd person view. Unfortunately, it was before I got a decent camera to record it. I honestly couldn't recreate that glitch again if I tried but I know it consists of clicking L3 and/or R3 after you die and are about to respawn. Someone may have captured it on youtube by now as it was over a year since the glitch happened to me.
josh @ Oct 26th 2009 4:47PM
Don't believe everything you read on the Internet, thats how World War I got started.
Sly @ Oct 26th 2009 6:13PM
sorry to be slightly irrelevant (slightly because the vids show it IS true) but here are some leaked multiplayer videos. watch 2 if you want to see 3rd person play.
http://www.modernwarfare247.com/news/leaked-multiplayer-footage
be quick since i doubt it'll stay up long.
Dreaded Fear @ Oct 26th 2009 6:14PM
Don't forget folks, this is a SEPERATE playlist. If you do not want to play third person than you do not have to. Everyone is either playing in third person, or they are not, and you can not switch between the two viewpoints.
I must say I like this idea. It will feel like a different game, and will be good when you get tired of the regular view. I remember when I was tired of Left 4 Dead a while back, I used the console commands to get a third person working. A different perspective does change the feeling of the game dramatically.
Sly @ Oct 26th 2009 6:16PM
wow, i was REALLY right. the vids got taken down when i posted.
deadhunter22 @ Oct 27th 2009 2:57AM
Not buying MW2 because it doesnt support dedicated servers or modding tools which means id only play it for a month and be bored so ill save my $60 (for L4D2) and so will 50% of the PC community.
Heh @ Oct 26th 2009 4:20PM
I am Heh and I approve this gametype.
xFenixKnightx @ Oct 26th 2009 4:36PM
Affirmative.
OptimumEDGE @ Oct 26th 2009 4:20PM
Ah that's pretty damn cool. I wonder how it'll be. Hopefully they'll have 3rd person view only playlists on the public servers as well.
Zing @ Oct 26th 2009 4:34PM
Why would they need 3rd person only playlists? I dont get it
OptimumEDGE @ Oct 26th 2009 4:39PM
Actually rereading it carefully (or reading it right the first time) actually tells you it'll be available on private matches and certain 'special' public playlists as well.
"The special mode can only be played in private matches... or in playlists that are designated for third-person play."
Why do you need 3rd person only playlists? Because like they say, you'll be locked in that view. I think it's pretty damn nice extra perk to spice things up.
halebound00 @ Oct 26th 2009 6:00PM
This is something I would love to see implemented in more games....it was the coolest feature of MSG4 imo...where you could switch wherever you wanted. I wonder why more games don't use it (besides costs, technical crap, etc). I would love to be able to do it in Uncharted 2, at least in some points it'd help to be able to go to FP.
NukeAssault @ Oct 26th 2009 6:14PM
Watching vids earlier this morning i can say for certain that there are 3rd person playlists. There is a 3rd person TDM and hardcore cage match. Course all of this is form a pre launch playlist. More may be add by launch.
Alton Brown [ XBL: LordToastington] @ Oct 26th 2009 4:20PM
God, that looks unwieldy.
PR0F3TA (PSN - PROPHETA) @ Oct 26th 2009 4:20PM
wow. this cam out of nowhere... are they trying to take the Socom/Uncharted crowd? Looks cool tho imo
Wintrale @ Oct 26th 2009 4:48PM
Sounds like it, no? They've seen how wildly popular Uncharted 2 is, so they want in on that crowd. Doubt they'll get it, though... Uncharted 2 isn't just an FPS in third-person.
giantenemycrab @ Oct 26th 2009 4:29PM
Why would you want to play a FPS in third-person?
Brodo @ Oct 26th 2009 4:39PM
Well you see, by making it third person, it would no longer be first person. FPS means first person shooter you dinglewad
PSN: Str84rumBk @ Oct 26th 2009 5:00PM
@Brodo
name calling is unnecessary i believe that giantenemycrab deserves a apology!
PSN: Str84rumBk @ Oct 26th 2009 5:02PM
@Brodo
Name calling is unnecessary i believe that giantenemycrab deserves an apology!
Sly @ Oct 26th 2009 5:14PM
@Brodo
that's the point, dumbass. he's asking why would you want to play a first person game in third person.
Brodo @ Oct 26th 2009 5:22PM
Sly just took the name calling to a whole new level! OUCH!!
2nd Lieutenant Gunther (PSN: helghast102) @ Oct 26th 2009 5:31PM
@Str84rumBknonono, he attacked his weak point for massive damage.
sonicspike41 @ Oct 26th 2009 5:47PM
I think Brodo's point was the literal use of the terms "first person" and "third person". Meaning if you are playing in one, you can't necessarily be playing in the other at the same time.
While giantenemycrab's point was, why would you want to play in a game that was built from the ground up to play as an FPS game, in a TPS view?
Brysonial the Bison @ Oct 28th 2009 8:22PM
What the heck does dinglewad mean anyways?
Smoke_me_a_Kipper @ Oct 26th 2009 4:30PM
Would be nice if they had demo recording, like Valve and BF2. Then this mode would be ideal for videos.
Darth Bradwart, Dark Lord of the Sith @ Oct 26th 2009 4:30PM
So this is a test for Call of Duty 8: Oblivion With Guns? (Fallout)
nullset @ Oct 26th 2009 10:31PM
Oh no you di'en't
Heavytoka @ Oct 26th 2009 4:31PM
Wow, I'm happy they did this! It's brings more variety to an already great franchise.
Phix @ Oct 26th 2009 4:33PM
Ah, so this is where the budget for dedicated servers went.... :P
Katana Master @ Oct 26th 2009 5:14PM
You win the post of the day
joeybeast @ Oct 26th 2009 5:22PM
Money well spent I say.
B3astofthe3ast @ Oct 26th 2009 4:34PM
Very cool indeed. Also, this is the first time im buying a multiplatform game on PS3 rather than my Xbox!
Jason @ Oct 27th 2009 10:50AM
May I ask why? And also, why did people vote this comment up? Is there some benefit with this game on the PS3 that I am not aware of?
Katana Master @ Oct 27th 2009 4:56PM
@ Jason
Can't people just be nice? Hell i'll upvote him.
RedSonRising @ Oct 26th 2009 4:35PM
nice move infinity ward, very cool
elitekilla247 @ Oct 26th 2009 4:36PM
I actually don't see the use of this. This would make attachments such as red dot sights and other types of scopes pointless...
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Oct 26th 2009 4:58PM
theyd probably be even more useful since this is likely to be a little unwieldy, it's not like it's gonna have a whole detailed cover system tacked on so it'll probably be pretty awkward
biggrapp @ Oct 26th 2009 4:38PM
i hope there's a patch that'll allow this mode in ALL game types. online or off.
Katana Master @ Oct 26th 2009 5:16PM
A patch is to fix something. "Don't fix it, if it ain't broke"
mateen110 @ Oct 26th 2009 4:41PM
source?
Traceur_Ryuk [All Digital until December] (PSN: Ryuk_shinigami) @ Oct 26th 2009 5:58PM
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/26/modern-warfare-2-will-feature-3rd-person-mode-for-playlists/
CPRxChris @ Oct 26th 2009 8:18PM
http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2009/8/20/128953100768392492.jpg
kentuckyfried @ Oct 26th 2009 4:41PM
Awesome.
I hope there's also a dedicated "Spectate" mode. Not only does it help people who are not good or new to the game, it's just very entertaining t.v. to watch while eating dinner or doing boring chores, like ironing...,
RogueJedi86 @ Oct 26th 2009 5:15PM
You'll have to go into Dedicated "Spectate" playlists, and you cannot fight in this playlist, only Spectate. No going between modes in this playlist. It's just everyone watching the map do nothing because no one is fighting.
kentuckyfried @ Oct 26th 2009 6:52PM
haha...very funny. If Killzone 2 can support this mode, so can mw2, easily. it's just a matter of whether or not they do it.