A group of Call of Duty players are expressing their frustration with the increasing number of crossover microtransactions in the game, comparing it to “Fortnite for older kids.” The introduction of out-of-this-world cosmetics has led to a significant shift in the franchise, with players feeling that greed has taken over.
One player shared an image on Reddit showing Marvel characters Spawn and Violator battling each other in Modern Warfare 2. They expressed their disappointment in how the game has changed since Black Ops 2 in 2012, now dominated by random crossover skins.
Many players joined the discussion, criticizing Activision and the state of the Call of Duty franchise. They believe that greed has ruined the long-standing series, with teams now consisting of sponsored characters and deals made by Activision.
Players humorously described how matches can look like, with characters like Homelander, Skeletor, Kevin Durant, Nikki Minaj, Leo Messi, Snoop Dogg, Lara Croft, and more fighting against each other. The inclusion of these pop culture characters in a military shooter that once prided itself on realism has left players questioning the direction of the franchise.
In the early days, Call of Duty had an arcade-like feel, inspired by games such as Quake and Doom. However, with the release of Modern Warfare and World at War, the franchise took a grittier and more realistic approach, reserving arcade aspects for multiplayer action.
So, what changed in the last decade? According to players, greed played a significant role. Some even suggest that Activision tried to mimic Fortnite’s monetization system, leading to the influx of crossover content.
While Activision bears some responsibility, it’s worth noting that some popular characters like Alucard never had their own game. Instead, they made their debut as expensive cosmetics in Call of Duty.
Players are left wondering why there is a focus on skins rather than developing new games. They discussed the potential for a Spawn game and expressed their disappointment with the franchise’s direction in recent years.
It seems that the dissatisfaction among players will continue, and the future of Call of Duty remains uncertain.
Source: DOTESPORTS
