New Killstreak package choices.

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So it's not surprising that multiplayer maps in MW3 feel very similar to those in previous iterations of the series. What is surprising are the changes Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games have made to the franchise's trademark killstreak system. First and foremost, killstreak rewards are no longer earned solely by racking up kills. In Modern Warfare 3, it's a points-based system, and you'll unlock killstreaks by accomplishing objectives and getting assists in addition to peeling caps back. And killstreak rewards are now bundled in what the devs are calling Strike Packages.

Sure, the traditional tiered killstreak regime you're familiar with is still in place, only now it's found in the Assault Strike Package. If you like your Call of Duty just the way it is, the Assault Strike Package -- filled with air strikes and gun ships galore -- has your name written all over it. For those of you looking for a change of pace and new gameplay options, the two other Strike Packages, Support and Specialist, are welcome additions.

The Support package of killstreak rewards is designed for those who focus on helping their team accomplish objectives and win a match. It's filled with killstreaks that benefit your entire squad, like reconnaissance and armor boost, rather than things that give you kills directly. And if you're slowly working your way up the Support package killstreak ladder and saving your points for a major reward, you don't have to be anxious about getting killed, because Support killstreak points don't reset upon death. For those of you that have died countless inglorious deaths securing and defending objectives while your other teammates get all the killstreak and leaderboard glory in a game of Domination, the Support package is your dream come true.


Specialist, on the other hand, is a whole new digital ballgame. You won't find any killstreak rewards in the Specialist package, instead you'll find perks. Earn enough points, and you'll unlock various perks for your character, with the ultimate being an eight kill streak that gives you every single perk in the game, transforming you into a bona fide killing apparatus. The devs refer to Specialist as the most difficult challenge ever in the CoD franchise, and after taking it for a test drive at CoD XP, we know why. Non-CoD experts need not apply.

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