Summary
A reputable leaker and industry insider has claimed thatCall of Duty: Warzonepublisher Activision is considering “showing more restraint” with its skins, bundles, and microtransactions due to player feedback. Recent iterations in theCall of Dutyseries have taken the franchise in an entirely new direction, thanks to a plethora of unrealistic skins and cosmetic items, with some players even abandoning the series because of it.
The most recent entry in theCall of Dutyfranchise comes from Treyarch Studios with another installment in theBlack Opsseries. Despite the title being set in the early 90s,Black Ops 6has still drawn controversy for its unrealistic operator skinsand bundles. Since its release in October, fans have seen new operator skins based on unicorns, chameleons, sharks, and even theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. While some argue that these unrealistic cosmetic items aren’t an issue due to the fact thatCall of Dutyisn’t a military simulation game, others believe that Activision has gone too far and stripped the franchise of its identity.
Insider Claims Activision Considering Big Call of Duty Change
According toleakerTheGhostOfHope, who has a solid track record surroundingpreviousCall of Dutyleaks, publisher Activision is discussing the possibility of “showing more restraint” withCall of Duty: Warzonewhen it comes to skins, bundles, and microtransactions. While crossovers such as recent ones withSquidGameand theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtleshave been “printing money” for the studio, Activision is apparently well aware of the criticism it has been receiving from the game’s community. While olderCall of Dutytitles have featured the occasional unrealistic cosmetic item, recent entries such asModern Warfare 3andBlack Ops 6appear to have taken things to the next level, and fans aren’t happy.
While most fans have been unhappy with the unrealistic skins ruining the theme ofCall of Duty, others have been irritated by the sheer cost of the bundles. The recent collaboration withTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesdrew backlash fromCall of Dutyplayersas obtaining all of the individual operators and the Event Pass would have set fans back by almost $100. Each of the four Turtle Operators were sold in separate bundles, each costing 2,400 COD Points (roughly $20), while the Premium Event Pass was an additional $10, which many believed to be far too costly.
It’s unclear whether Activision truly is intending to tone down the unrealistic bundles for futureCall of Dutytitles, but the studio is reportedly extremely happy with the increased player count for Season 3. In the same report from TheGhostOfHope, the insider claimed thatVerdansk’s return toWarzonehas exceeded expectationsin terms of player count. Xbox and PlayStation numbers are supposedly “off the charts” compared to before the Season 3 update, which has resulted in an uplift inBlack Ops 6sales and downloads.
