MW3 players are claiming that lag spikes are ruining multiplayer matches after the Season 4 update, making the game “unplayable.” Lag spikes and connection issues can happen in , especially if the . That said, so long as your connection is stable, you wouldn’t expect to experience lag in every match.
However, that’s exactly what players are reportedly experiencing in MW3, as they claim the game is “unplayable” after the , with many sharing their laggy experiences on Reddit. In the clips shared on the MW3 subreddit, the lag makes it difficult for players to get around the and get , as they experience choppy gameplay, rubber banding, and even episodes of slow motion. The lag hits players despite them having a strong connection too, as one player , “I have wired 1500MB internet, ever since Season 4 rolled out I have been experiencing unbelievable and unbearable lag spikes and it all occurs on low ping.
” Some are even claiming that it’s happening , leaving them extremely frustrated. According to one , MW3’s “network stability” gets worse with each major update, as they believe there’s “underlying issues” with the game’s netcode. In fact, some comments make it clear that they are , as when they play other titles, they don’t experience a bad connection.
This backs up the argument that it has something to do with MW3’s servers as opposed to personal connection issues. It’s unclear what the problem is and Sledgehammer Games are yet to respond to .