Since the releases ofCall of Duty: Modern WarfareandCall of Duty: Warzone, a lot has changed. Each game is a much different experience from graphical upgrades, new operators, and exciting events than when it first started.Call of Duty: Modern Warfarelaunched with a tone of gritty realism and tactical combat, but since then has evolved into a much more relaxed and fun-loving experience.
While neither game is perfect, there is a largecommunity supporting bothCall of Duty: Modern WarfareandCall of Duty:Warzone.Due to the sheer popularity of the titles, it is nice to look back upon some of the changes that helped reinforce fan faith in the developer’s evolving game experience.
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Fun Bundles
WhenCall of Duty: Modern WarfareandCall of Duty:Warzonelaunched, the bundles were designed with a serious tone. From mimicking real-world operations to bringing back classicModern Warfareskins, many players could add minor cosmetics that still matched the feel of a realistic war simulation. Since then, several bundles have been added to the game, but these bundles have evolved the customization past realism and instead added a level of fun and pop-culture to its design.
The two biggestCall of Duty: Modern Warfarebundles that stress this change are the Kawaii Maraset and the obviously Tiger King styled set. These two bundles quickly gained fan attention during their initial launch, making many players both exceedingly happy. Adding bright pink Anime style cosmetics created an instant rush in the community, while the Tiger King set showed that the game’s developers were in tune with the outside world of pop culture.
Ground War’s Expanded Map Selection
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’sGround War was met with some criticismat the beginning. Fans saw that the game mode included vehicles, large scale combat, and a familiar tactical formula that made many players concerned that the game was developing towards aBattlefielddesign. While the design may have stayed the same, the game added several new maps that improved the tactical formula and helped fans fall in love with this new gameplay style.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfareexpanded its Ground War mapsby adding familiar locations fromWarzone.While many fans have already battled through each location, adding a Ground War feel gave players a more defined look. Some players saw this as a chance to learn more about the maps, while others took this as an opportunity to redefine their loadouts and take on new challenges in each varying location.
Gunfight Variations
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’sGround War was not the only game mode to receive bonus maps. The now fan-favoriteGunfight mode gained extra popularityas fans were offered new maps and variations upon the core concept. From changing the gun selection to adjusting from 3v3 to 2v2 rotations, the developers have been able to keep Gunfights fresh and new for all fans throughout each update.
Gunsmith Customs
WhileCall of Duty: Modern Warfarewas already successful with the core Gunsmith system, the developer decided to take weapon customization to a whole new level. WhenInfinity Ward introduced Gunsmith Customs toCall of Duty: Modern WarfareandCall of Duty: Warzoneplayers, it changed the playing field of what is possible in weapon customizations.
This new feature was easily stressed by the extra emphasis that both games placed on weapon blueprints. As moreblueprints were added to bothCall of Duty: Modern WarfareandWarzone,players initially had to select between their builds and the blueprints. With Gunsmith Customs, players gained the ability to break down blueprint specific parts and create custom guns out of all their collected variants.
Return To Shipment
WhileCall of Duty: Modern Warfarehas had several maps return from previous games, Shipment is one that fans were particularly excited to see. The close-quarters combat, mixed with high-speed action, gives the map a unique tone not found in otherModern Warfareexperiences. While this map has had a mixed reception in past titles, fans flooded to it once the map appeared in acombined playlist known as Shoot the Ship 24/7. Since the initial launch of this playlist, fans have repeatedly requested its return as Shipment acted as a perfect opportunity for fast-paced gun progression.
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Opening Stadium
WhenCall of Duty: Warzoneinitially launched, fans explored every corner of the map. While most buildings could be entered and interacted with, the most prominent facility on the horizon remained locked to players. The Stadium stood as an impenetrable fortress that drew fan attention almost immediately. From usingCall of Duty: WarzoneStadium glitches to get inside to false rumors for several seasons that the doors would finally open, players were obsessed with the building. Upon Season 5’s launch,the roof ofWarzone’sStadium was smashed open, and players finally got a look inside the massive structure.
Opening The Bunkers, Red Key Cards
Scattered across the wide world ofVerdansk is the infamousCall of Duty: Warzonebunkers. These massive metal doors became the topic of fan speculation after being added mysteriously during Season 3. For several months fans investigated Easter eggs, glitches, and exploits in attempts to open the iron-bound doors. Infinity Ward eventually added in Red Key Cards in Season 5, making the treasure-filled locales easily accessible to any lucky fan who found one. Once inside, players could loot legendary crates for extra gear and reinforce their already lethal loadouts.
Wandering Train and Subway Trains
Call of Duty: Warzonefans long suspected that trains would eventually appear in the game. From the silent train station to the tracks covering Verdansk, many players considered it only a matter of time before the trains would be added to the game. Upon the launch of Season 5,players got access to a large movingWarzonetrainthat carried loot across the land. This massive wandering behemoth has several legendary crates that any lucky players could loot if they happen to be the first onto its many carts. Initially, the train was absolute chaos, but as time progressed, it quickly became a staple drop location forCall of Duty: Warzonefans.
If one train was not enough, Season 6 added in an entire Subway system. This underground network added thefirst instance of fast-travel to theCall of Duty: Warzoneexperience. Players could simply jump in the subway in one place and appear in a completely different zone. While the subway has its own trials and problems, the community all agree that it is by far the fastest way to travel the map.
Warzone Events
Infinity Ward has slowly experimented with the game mode over several amazing events. Recently, theCall of Duty: WarzoneHalloweenevent impressed fans with its spooky redecoration and zombie-filled excitement. The Halloween event’s success has inspired a recent movement for a Christmas themed map, but so far, there has been no reply from the developers.
Halloween is not the only game mode to excite fans asWarzonehas been the home to Juggernaut Royales, 200 Player Matches, Cold War promotions, and even an Armored Truck event. Each of these game modes reinvents theCall of Duty: Warzoneexperience and brings something new to the table for fans to enjoy for a limited time.
Watches
Call of Duty: Modern WarfareandCall of Duty: Warzoneinclude a ton of cosmetic personalization, but one small feature is both loved and questioned by fans. The addition of a wristwatch seemed almost natural as players can clearly see the operator’s wrist during in-game missions. With tons of varying options, players can choose a watch that matches their personal preferences and needs. While some of the in-game watches match the console/system clock, others can do much more than tell time. Digital pets, in-game maps, and even a3D projectionModern Warfarewatchhave all been watch styles that fans use and enjoy in their everyday loadouts.
