In partnership with SSC Napoli – and off the back of their third Scudetto – the reigning Serie A champions traded their football boots for the Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III Beta. Members of the first team headed to the Konami Training Center in Castel Volturno to settle the debate once and for all; Who’s the MVP of them all?

There were two competing teams which promised adrenaline-fueled derby-like matches. One team was led by Giovanni Di Lorenzo, SSC Napoli’s captain and rumoured Call of Duty pro. The other by Victor Osimhen, last year’s leading goal scorer who has a deadeye for any target.

Di Lorenzo and Osimhen were accompanied by other first-team players including Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Giovanni Simeone, Leo Ostigard, and Eljif Elmas. The two teams battled it out across three legendary core game modes (Team Death Match, Domination, and Hardpoint) in three returning fan-favourite maps rebuilt from the ground up for this year’s release (Karachi, Invasion, and Skidrow).

Did Di Lorenzo lead his team to glory once again? Is Osimhen’s trigger finger as deadly as his right foot? Was Kvaratskhelia able to assist his squad time and time again? No time to guess, you can check out the action below!

The first game was won by Team Di Lorenzo, with Kvaratskhelia putting in the work to top the leaderboard with 23 kills, claiming first blood in Team Death Match. Team Osimhen fought back in the second match; Simeone provided a clutch moment as he captured flag after flag in Domination which levelled the scores and put the final round into a winner-takes-all match! In a timely manner, Team captain Di Lorenzo led his team to victory with a spectacular triple kill, wiping out his SSC Napoli teammates to settle the debate once and for all!

In addition to claiming bragging rights, Di Lorenzo was also crowned MVP. Upon receiving his trophy, Di Lorenzo told us: “Wow, thank you. It’s not only a pleasure to be able to play this year’s Call of Duty early – and win of course – but to also be crowned the MVP.”

The classic maps felt great to play again and that triple kill was something else! I am extremely excited for the launch of the new game later this year”, Di Lorenzo continued.

Despite a fiercely competitive tournament, the SSC Napoli squad often play Call of Duty together as a way of relaxing after training and for all-important team building, providing a new way to build team rapport and communication.

JUMP INTO THE BETA TODAY!

Whether you’re a brand-new player looking for fast-paced, high-octane action or you’re a veteran player of the Call of Duty franchise readying up for the return of some classic Multiplayer maps, it’s finally time to get your hands on the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Beta.

The Modern Warfare III Beta will be split into two different weekends, with more maps and game modes scheduled throughout the Beta. The Multiplayer maps will be instantly familiar to anyone who has played Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 (2009), featuring the latest technical advancements and modern movement mechanics for a completely refreshed experience.

Weekend One – PlayStation® Exclusive

Available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, the first Beta weekend is scheduled to begin today at 18:00 BST and end on Tuesday 10 October at 18:00 BST.

·      PlayStation Early Access: Those who pre-ordered the game on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 can begin playing the Beta today from 18:00 BST.

·      PlayStation Open Beta: The rest of the weekend, from Sunday 8 October at 18:00 BST to Tuesday 10 October at 18:00 BST, is accessible to all PlayStation players regardless of pre-order status.

Weekend Two – Crossplay

The second Beta weekend is for all platforms and is scheduled to begin on Thursday 12 October at 18:00 BST and end on Monday 16 October 16 at 18:00 BST.

·      PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5: This is a free Open Beta weekend for all PlayStation 4 and 5 owners, regardless of their pre-order status.

·      Xbox and PC Early Access: Those who pre-ordered the game for Xbox Series X | S or on Xbox One, or who pre-purchased for PC via Battle.net® or Steam, can begin playing the Beta on Thursday 12 October at 18:00 BST (*1).

·      Xbox and PC Open Beta: The rest of the weekend, from Saturday 14 October at 18:00 BST to Monday 16 October 18:00 BST, is accessible to Xbox and PC players regardless of their preorder status (*2)

Get more details on accessing the Beta by visiting the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Beta FAQ.

(*1) An Xbox Live Core Subscription may be required for Xbox players, and a Battle.net or Steam account is required for all PC players. (*2) An Xbox Live Core Subscription will not be required for Xbox players, for this period only.

Stay frosty.

*Actual platform availability and launch date(s) of MP Beta subject to change. See http://www.callofduty.com/beta for more details. Minimum open Beta duration is 2 days. Limited time only. While MP Beta code supplies last, at participating retailers. Online multiplayer subscription may be required for MP Beta.

**Actual play time subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences.

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