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Modern Warfare 3 free to play on Steam this weekend

Multiplayer only, starts Thursday evening.

PC gamers get a complimentary taste of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's multiplayer modes this weekend, Activision has announced.

The game's online component is free to play on Steam from 6.00pm Thursday evening, UK time. Those interested can start preloading now.

Should you like what you see, the full game is currently priced at £39.99.