Throughout the campaign, you'll encounter opportunities to gather additional intel. These 'Intel Gathering Operations' are often marked on your tactical map in the Safehouse or hinted at during mission briefings. Successfully collecting all intel pieces in a given mission or region can unlock bonus lore, character backstories, or even special weapon blueprints. Always keep an eye out for glowing documents, computer terminals, or hidden compartments.
Types of Intel
- Documents: Physical papers, reports, or letters found on desks, shelves, or hidden in containers.
- Computer Terminals: Interact with computers to download data logs, emails, or encrypted files.
- Audio Logs: Small recorders that play snippets of dialogue, often revealing backstory or plot details.
- Photographs/Maps: Visual intel that can provide clues about future missions or character connections.
Some intel is time-sensitive or requires specific actions to access, such as disabling a security system first. Replaying missions on different difficulty settings can sometimes reveal new intel locations.
While Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III emphasized open combat missions, these intel operations return to the scripted, narrative-driven discovery mechanics found in traditional Black Ops campaigns.
Building upon the evidence board mechanic from Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, these operations require players to synthesize clues to unlock high-stakes narrative secrets.