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Call of Duty is unarguably the biggest FPS gaming IP to exist in modern day. Developed by various Activision studios, it has established a phenomenal fan following over the years. Ever since its inception, it has kept on adapting to the latest trends and patterns. But looking back, one glitch has kept bugging the players even today. Following the Modern Warfare III trailer launch, a fan recently addressed the ‘CoD timing’ issue in a hilarious way.
Fan-made videos inspired by actual gameplay of popular titles are always interesting to watch. While most of them are just a tribute to a certain game, some usually end up taking a sarcastic route. Something similar can be said about a fan who recently turned an infamous CoD bug into cinematic video. This is surely for those who get annoyed with the CoD timing in online matches. is for you.
Infamous Call of Duty timing comes to life in a crazy, live-action video
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A common complaint that gamers have had from the developers of CoD is regarding the timing. Faced by almost all the players of the franchise, when a player positions himself near a door or window in an attempt to sneak up on an enemy, only to be murdered as soon as they turn away to reload their weapon. This bug was a major talking point under the criticism for Modern Warfare II. Thus, a user took on the challenge to get the makers’ attention in the most cinematic fashion. The creator made a hilarious short adaptation of the timing lag and it cannot be missed at any cost.
This dude made a cinematic piece on CoD timing this is amazing 😂 pic.twitter.com/VvyZSlog3D
— Jake Lucky (@JakeSucky) August 18, 2023
The said clip was recently shared on X. As expected, the video took the platform by storm. The reactions received by the video suggest that a high percentage of gamers are frustrated with the COD timing. After all, the bug has caused a loss to many players in the virtual world.
Fans hail the creation as pure, Oscar-worthy art
Despite showing a problematic aspect, the aforementioned video also gives a perfect reason to laugh it off. Moreover, many fans have celebrated this ‘cinematic adaptation’ while sharing hilarious comments on social media. In fact, some of them believe it can even win an an award. “This needs an Oscar”, wrote an individual.
This needs an Oscar
— JC Weakley (@jweaks23) August 19, 2023
Meanwhile, this fan has called the vision ‘artistic’.
This is art
— POS R̷J̸X̴P̶ (@RJXP__) August 18, 2023
Some users, on the other hand, have shared their personal experiences with CoD timing.
me, staring at a door for 30 seconds, just for homie to jump out when I look away: pic.twitter.com/YF3XIRnhow
— NCR Kelvin 🔥 (@the_kelvinator_) August 18, 2023
When a peek a door for 10 mins and the second I turn I die pic.twitter.com/Ccythy4y0N
— AA Neptzy (@Nzptzy) August 18, 2023
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Oh, and this gamer has simply called out Modern Warfare II for its unpredictable timing issues.
MWII has had the worst CoD timing for me 😂
— XSET Rep Pygo | SU (@Pygowsky) August 19, 2023
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Hopefully, with Modern Warfare III on the cards, the gaming community will get a whole new, improved experience. The developers have already made the expectations sky-high with the launch of a reveal trailer. Also, until the bug is fixed, a common fan’s advice would be, “Don’t look away!”
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