Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 publisher Activision has released the first official screenshots from the upcoming game ahead of the first person shooter’s arrival on November 8th.

- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 trailer

Depicting scenes of gunfire in urban environments with hints of chemical warfare in major cities and images of undersea missions, the released screenshots offer a tantalising look at the next addition to the globally dominant Call of Duty franchise.

- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 screenshots: Launch gallery

Following the official release of the first Modern Warfare 3 gameplay trailer earlier this week, a trailer that confirmed the game would see levels set in New York, Berlin, Paris and London, the screenshots offer a more detailed look at the environments in which the game’s action sequences will be taking place.

Set to officially launch on November 8th Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has already hit pre-order with UK retailers battling it out to offer the best deal. Currently coming up trumps supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is letting eager gamers pre-order Modern Warfare 3 for £36.

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