The launch of Warzone 2 Season 5 on August 16, accompanied by a captivating Modern Warfare 3 in-game event, has sparked unease within the Call of Duty community. Players on older consoles, Xbox One and PS4, are grappling with game glitches caused by this event, leading to speculation that the days of Call of Duty on these platforms might be numbered.
The latest Warzone 2 season introduced an engaging Modern Warfare 3 event, complete with challenges to unlock rewards like the new M13C assault rifle and the Gas Canister weapon charm. As players eagerly tackled these challenges for the coveted prizes, a distinct disparity emerged. Certain participants, primarily those on outdated consoles, faced difficulties due to glitches and stuttering in the event.
While the new Modern Warfare 3 event boasts thrilling and chaotic gameplay, players using older hardware have found themselves grappling with technical limitations. One Redditor detailed their experience, recounting instances of map glitches and the failure of landscapes to render accurately.
The response from the community was divided, with some showing little empathy for those still gaming on hardware that is nearly a decade old. Comments such as "That's 9-years-old hardware. It's ancient by tech standards" and "You gotta move on bruh" echoed sentiments of upgrading to more recent systems.
Interestingly, Modern Warfare is slated for release on November 10, making it available for the same "9-years-old hardware" consoles. The choice to cater to these older platforms sparked heated debates, with critics accusing Activision of devoting excessive attention to the PS4 and Xbox One.
The consensus among some players is that these legacy consoles are impeding the progression of current-gen gaming. "These last-gen consoles hold current gen back so hard it's getting ridiculous," voiced one individual.
This brewing apprehension has created a ripple of concern among Warzone 2 players, who are now pondering whether Call of Duty might eventually veer away from the last-gen consoles, leaving them behind.
Modern Warfare 3, meanwhile, has recently gained traction through updates that resurrect all 16 multiplayer maps from the original Modern Warfare (2009), rekindling interest in the series.
