Here’s how to disable squads and play MW3 Zombies solo.
Looking to play Modern Warfare 3 Zombies solo?MW3 Zombies is back with a bang, living up to the tried and tested formula that has always been a standout for fans - or should that be unliving up?
However, you’ll notice as you boot it up that the game tends to load you into matchmade squads automatically, making it hard to tell if there’s even a solo mode to begin with. To find out more aboutCall Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Zombies, check out our full explainer below.
Can you play Modern Warfare 3 Zombies solo?
You’ll be pleased to know that the answer isyes - you can play Modern Warfare 3 Zombies solo, without a squad. As opposed to the usual three-player matching, you can play solo or as a duo if you don’t fancy your chances of braving the apocalypse with strangers online. To enable solo play, you’ll need to follow these steps to forgo the above-mentioned matchmade squads:
Without a squad, you’ll be faced with even greater challenges in MW3 Zombies. As such, you’ll need to gather the best tactics to make sure you hold your own against the encroaching zombie horde. We’ve listed below the top tips to keep in mind when playing MW3 Zombies as a solo act.
Within Modern Warfare 3 Zombies there are three Pack-a-Punch machines (see the image below, if you’re unfamiliar with what they look like). This is where you can trade Essence for valuable weapon upgrades. These machines often ask for a hefty price, however, so make sure you’re farming a good amount of Essence. You can do this by fulfilling contracts and killing zombies, the higher the zombie level will usually determine the amount of Essence you get so make sure you’re taking onElitefoes when you can. Contracts can be found by following the blue icons on your map.
To survive as a lone wolf, upgrading your weapons is the most important factor but you also need quality guns to start with. Mystery Boxes are a viable option to get some seriously good weaponry, the caveat being that it is randomised and there is no guarantee of what you’ll get. We think it’s still worth the risk, though, as you can get some of thebest guns in Modern Warfare 3in these curious little crates. Look out for them on your map, highlighted by a blue light.
Although it can be tempting to get lost within the zombie-killing tide, contracts are a great source of Essence and even more resources like Cans, Aether Tools and Mods. Although these contracts are easier with a squad, we reckon theRaid Weapon StashandEscort the ACVcontracts are very doable as a solo act, and offer some nifty rewards to help toughen your build.
Blasting your way through with thebest assault riflesis a fun pastime, but don’t forget about how effective melee weapons can be against zombies, particularly if ammo is short and you let the zombies creep up on you. It’s easy to let yourself get swarmed and a quick knife here and there can buy you that valuable time to get some distance on the pesky creatures.
Any apocalypse is better with a furry friend and MW3 Zombies is no different. It is possible to get a temporary zombie dog companion which will help you take down other zombies on your behalf. To obtain the dog companion, you need to get aChunk of Flesh, a rare item that’s dropped randomly from defeated zombies. Once you have one of these, find aDog Houseand put the Chunk of Flesh inside by interacting with it. Once completed, the house will explode and a Hellhound will spawn. This pooch will happily accompany you as you rampage across the map, and yes - you can pet the dog.
That rounds off everything you need to know about launching and taking on solo mode in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies. For more Modern Warfare 3 tips and tricks, check out our guide to allweapon statsin the game for a quick comparison of the strongest guns, and to get an idea of the game’s full gun meta, see our list of thebest guns in Modern Warfare 3, and thebest loadouts in MW3.
