The Call of Duty League (CDL) recently announced changes to its upcoming season schedule, which has caused a stir among the community. The removal of mid-season tournaments and the addition of four back-to-back Majors and a Championship has left many fans and players concerned.
According to Dexerto’s Jacob Hale on Twitter, the CDL 2023/24 season is set to begin on December 8, 2023. However, these dates are subject to change. The new schedule includes four consecutive Majors, with the Championship taking place in July 2024 to conclude the season. Unfortunately, this decision has not been well-received by the community.
In previous seasons, mid-season tournaments provided a break between Stages and allowed amateur teams to compete against professional players. However, with the removal of these tournaments, amateur teams that qualify in Challengers will no longer have the opportunity to face off against the top CoD teams. This has turned the CDL 2023/24 season into a strictly Qualifiers and Championship season.
The community’s initial reaction to the announcement was one of backlash towards the CDL, with many expressing their frustration at the league’s consistent ability to “screw it up every year.” There is a consensus among fans that there should be at least one more event to balance out the five-month off-season schedule, as both players and fans are growing impatient for the next big event.
Some members of the community believe that this schedule will hinder the growth of the CDL and suggest that less money should be allocated to prize pools in order to fund additional events. Additionally, concerns have been raised about the location of Major one, which is set to take place in Boston. Fans describe Boston as “awful during winter,” raising doubts about the suitability of the venue.
The long off-season schedule also poses challenges for pro players, as they will have to wait five months until the next season while being paid for a full year’s worth of work but only working for half of it. This has led to speculation about the future of the Call of Duty League, with fans expressing their dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs.
While long off-seasons are not uncommon in esports, the CDL’s decision to remove mid-season tournaments and extend the gap between events has sparked significant backlash from the community. The concerns raised by fans and players highlight the need for a more balanced and engaging schedule that caters to the needs of all stakeholders in the Call of Duty community.
Source: DOTESPORTS
