Captain Price was 57-58 Years Old in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
According to all official records and biographical sources on Captain John Price across the Call of Duty series, he was born on November 1st, 1953. This definitive date means Price was 57-58 years old during the events of 2011‘s Modern Warfare 3.
While some fans have speculated Price was born later or ages slower than normal humans, 1953 has the strongest evidence and aligns with his veteran soldier status. Price has appeared in Call of Duty going back to the very first game in 2003, with his legend growing with each passing year both in and out of universe.
Documenting the Career of An Iconic Soldier
As one of Call of Duty‘s most iconic characters, Price has demonstrated elite military skills and leadership for over 15 years of in-game storylines. Let‘s examine his journey:
| Year | Game | Price‘s Age | Key Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Modern Warfare (Flashback) | 43 | Leads covert mission with Lt. Price to assassinate Imran Zakhaev in Prypiat |
| 2011 | Modern Warfare | 58 | Leads SAS forces, becomes disavowed, forms Task Force 141 |
| 2013 | Modern Warfare 2 | 60 | Task Force 141 vs Shepherd, goes dark after Price is wanted for murder |
| 2016 | Modern Warfare 3 | 63 | Prisons in Russian Gulag, returns for revenge against Makarov |
Price has been shot, blown up, captured, and left for dead numerous times – yet keeps returning to active duty like an unstoppable force.
Price‘s Bond With Soap Forged Deadly Alliance
Throughout his SAS and Task Force 141 career, Price‘s closest ally has been "Soap" Mactavish. Together they have undertaken covert operations around the globe, building a legendary reputation.
Fans love the brother-in-arms dynamic between the gruff, no-nonsense Price and his trusty Scottish compatriot. Their pursuit of Zakhaev and Shepherd made them heroes, while Soap‘s death helping Price take down Makarov forged an unbreakable bond.
The One-Man Army With More Lives Than A Cat
Price‘s resilience and loyalty has made him a fan favorite. Some have speculated whether advanced military medicine or bionic enhancements help explain his extended viability.
While fun to imagine, no canon sources confirm any super soldier serums or Wolverine-like healing factors for Price. Though at this point, would anyone truly count him out even if he lived to 100?
Through 12 years of Call of Duty games and nearly 40 real-time years serving crown and country, Captain John Price has more than earned his status as a legend. The debates around his exact age or superhuman powers will surely continue raging across internet forums.
But no matter what the future may hold, Price has secured his place among the Mount Rushmore figures of video game soldiers. This grizzled SAS captain has survived endless warfare and personal loss, saving the world a few times over in the process.
In Modern Warfare 3 and beyond, players can continue enjoying the latest chapters in the storied career of this British icon. As Queen and country‘s most loyal servant, ready to deploy back into the field no matter the odds or enemies ahead.
