The new multiplayer shooter is currently in beta, but the first reactions and opinions are divided. One party”s criticisms are the other”s plus points. We summarise the arguments of both sides.
CoD Warzone 2 is not long in coming: While MW2 will already be released on 28 October, the Battle Royale will hit the market barely two weeks later on 16 November. However, opinions on the information so far differ greatly.
Why Warzone 2 is probably a step back for some fans, but at the same time a clear step forward for some others, we clarify here.
The controversial points
One thing Activision cannot be accused of: That Warzone 2 doesn”t try to implement anything new into the game. Some things are clearly different from the predecessor. While some praise the variety, others fear the changes can become annoying. One of the innovations is the map Al Mazrah. In the following picture gallery you can take a closer look at the map:
No loadout drops
Warzone 2 does not have any loadout drops. This means that you will not have the opportunity to prepare your loadout in full detail before the match, and then order a pack with your specific loadout in-game with enough in-game currency. Instead, like in most other Battle Royale shooters, you will have to loot classically or buy your modified weapons individually at shops. Perks will not be available at all at the release of Warzone 2.
Streamer Repullze welcomes the change, as do many of his followers.
This is replacing what our typical loadout system looked like. It wasn”t in Alpha today but should be in the game on launch. PHAT W pic.twitter.com/2vcV96nKeQ
– रepullze (@Repullze) September 15, 2022
CoD insider Hope, on the other hand, is anything but enthusiastic. In his view, the absence of loadout drops leads to more selfish team players.
One thing I”m realizing is that the lack of loadouts in WZ2.0 will result in selfish teammates. There is no incentive to teamwork where you all give up your cash and get the loadout like current Warzone. This new system goes against the core idea of team work imo.
– Hope (@TheGhostOfHope) September 16, 2022
Lootsystem á la Blackout
Another controversy is the new loot system in Warzone 2. When you open a box, the items no longer fly out of the box like in the predecessor. This meant you could then quickly take anything you liked. Instead, Warzone 2 opens a window that lists the weapons and items. The system is reminiscent of the Battle Royale from Black Ops 4, Blackout.
Here, too, opinions are divided. Ryan B. sees this as a big win for the shooter, especially for Blackout fans.
Warzone 2.0 looks REAL nice with the new looting system. Big W for all the Blackout fans
– Ryan B. (@PrestigeIsKey) September 15, 2022
BennyCentral, on the other hand, among other criticisms, thinks it feels like a step backwards.
Warzone 2 has a lot of potential but changed too many things that they didn”t need to.
– looting has gone backwards and feels clunky
– no loadout drops
– Random AI in places they don”t need to be outside of strongholdsBut remember it”s the alpha and they want this feedback
– BennyCentral (@BennyCentral) September 15, 2022
More changes
These are also far from the only changes you can expect in Warzone 2. There are now 2v2 battles in the Gulag, there are also NPC enemies running around on the new map Al Mazrah and the zones are now divided into several areas.
User Modern Warzone started a poll on Twitter after the Reveal event on 16 September about how the Battle Royale has been received so far: out of almost 34,000 votes, almost 59 percent are positive, while a rounded 41 percent are negative.
Did you like what you saw from Warzone 2 today?
– ModernWarzone (@ModernWarzone) September 15, 2022
How the shooter will ultimately be received at release is of course still unclear. So far, only the multiplayer of MW2 could be played in the beta, so the opinions on Warzone 2 are based purely on the information from Activision.
What is your opinion on Warzone 2 so far? Do the changes make sense or are they too far removed from the predecessor? Drop us a line in the comments!
