Call of Duty: Vanguard launched in November 2021, not too long ago. The game received positive reactions for its campaign mode as it was released alongside DICE’s Battlefield 2042. But just a few months later, Infinity Ward is ready with the announcement for its next Call of Duty title. As per rumors, the American studio has been working on Modern Warfare 2, the sequel to their 2019 title. Although the name remains unconfirmed, Infinity Ward recently put out a tweet making the news official.
A new generation of Call of Duty is coming soon.
Stay frosty.
— Infinity Ward (@InfinityWard) February 3, 2022
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Fans have mixed reactions to the announcement
It seems fans have grown tired of having the same old Call of Duty every year, albeit with a fresh coat of paint. Gamers met the post with heavy scrutiny online, with reactions ranging from doubtful to hopeless. Notably, it doesn’t bode well for the developers who already have their work cut out for them. The team’s recent entry into the franchise, 2019’s Modern Warfare left many players salty as they believed the game design encouraged issues like camping that plagued the multiplayer.
And it would seem the recent announcement has stirred up past memories.
Yeah another year of camper warfare 2 with more doors from joe door addict cecot and safe spaces plus elephant feet foot steps. yea going to be fun we all know what it is going to be like
— VOIDABLEFLAME (@voidgamer80) February 3, 2022
Next generation of camping, SBMM, mtx, DOORS!!!!
— Kevin Hernandez (@DaddyyKevin) February 3, 2022
It is not entirely speculation that leads people to believe IW’s next Call of Duty would fall victim to the same woes as its predecessor. On January 31, a user named Ralph sent out a tweet detailing an anonymous IW employee describing the gameplay of the upcoming CoD title. The employee stated that in terms of gameplay, MW 2 felt most similar to 2019’s Modern Warfare. In a statement that further rubbed people the wrong way, they said:
“I was not too happy with the gameplay, it looks incredible however”
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Ever since, players are hesitant to get their hopes up for the eventual launch.
If by new generation you're referring to the same stuff we got in MW2019, that's a hard pass. https://t.co/xutfHZNZve
— Eliot (@eliotleisure) February 3, 2022
Some players have given their verdict already.
Gonna flop. Treyarch makes better cods
— MW is garbage (@MWisTrash) February 3, 2022
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Despite this, some fans have their fingers crossed for a game that would bring back their favorite things about the franchise.
Please focus more on ground war this year, Battlefield is currently burning, so it's a good chance to capitalise on their failure.
Also Ground War was arguably the best thing about Modern Warfare multiplayer, so yeah!
— TGD (@TGDefinition) February 3, 2022
how many likes to bring this bad boy back pic.twitter.com/5REYev6qyA
— timthetatman👑 (@timthetatman) February 4, 2022
How to make CoD 2022 perfect:
1. Remove SBMM
2. Remove doors
3. Add console FOV slider
4. Nerf shotguns
5. Add a working anti-cheat— Mohamed Enieb (@its_menieb) February 3, 2022
According to a tweet by Chalie Intel, Activision had this to say regarding the upcoming iteration of the hit shooter series:
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“The team is working on the most ambitious plan in franchise history, with industry-leading innovation and a broadly appealing franchise setting.”
What’s Next?
Although the announcement has met with some serious consternation on Twitter, the developers of Infinity Ward have some serious pedigree. They’ve produced some smash successes in the past, like the original Modern Warfare and Modern Warfare 2. And with Vanguard failing to meet the Activisions expected sales (as per Business Wire), ultimately it falls to IW to make sure they deliver a hit.
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