Call of Duty: Warzone has a lot in store. In a short time, they teased another potential crossover with a Hollywood hit. Will we soon see tough cop John McClane from “Die Hard” alongside Rambo causing chaos in the Battle Royale?
What is this crossover all about? Currently, Season 3 is underway in Warzone, and things are quite lively. Recently, a new weapon and a balance update for the Battle Royale were introduced – there was also a clear hint pointing towards a possible crossover with Rambo, much to the delight of numerous fans.
And now a fresh teaser is causing quite a stir. Following Rambo, there are now strong indications that another action icon could make an appearance in the Battle Royale – namely, the tough cop John McClane from the “Die Hard” series (portrayed in the films by Bruce Willis).
This means that soon, two action heroes from the 80s could wreak havoc in the Warzone – fitting for the new (revised) map Verdansk ’84, which is also set in the 80s.
Looks like a crossover with “Die Hard” is coming too
Here are the hints: On May 8, the official Twitter account of Call of Duty posted a tweet. Metal ventilation shafts can be seen there. Additionally, the name of a fictional company – Nakatomi Duct Cleaning – is recognizable. According to the inscription, this belongs to the Nakatomi Corp, which has apparently been specializing in cleaning air conditioning systems and ducts since 1988. The slogan “Say yippee ki yay to dust” also adorns the posted image. And there is even a link leading to NakatomiDuctCleaning.com.
What does this have to do with Die Hard? For fans and connoisseurs of the Die Hard series, no further explanation is needed. For everyone else: These are very clear references to the action blockbuster Die Hard 1.
The film itself dates back to 1988, where the initially unassuming cop John McClane experienced a Christmas party of a rather different kind and became a world-famous action icon. He single-handedly took on a group of heavily armed gangsters who had taken hostages, including his wife, at the Nakatomi Plaza, a skyscraper and the US headquarters of the Nakatomi Corporation.
During this, he frequently moved through ventilation shafts (as he also did in part 2). The lighter integrated into the Nakatomi logo comes from the first film. And the phrase “Yippee Ki Yay, Motherf****r” became McClane’s trademark, visible and audible in every Die Hard film.
By the way, clicking on the link leads to what appears to be a specially created homepage for Nakatomi Duct Cleaning. Besides further film references, you can also schedule an appointment there. If you click the button, a window for a new email opens. This is addressed to [email protected]. If you have any wishes in Verdansk, you are encouraged to contact him. It couldn’t be more obvious that John McClane is likely to make an appearance in the Warzone.
When could this crossover come to the game? Unfortunately, this is currently unknown for neither of the teased Johns – neither Rambo nor McClane. The developers remain silent and send “mouth shut” emojis on Twitter. And officially, nothing has been announced yet – only hinted at. So, we have to wait for further developments. However, it is speculated that both action icons could join the ranks of the Operators sometime during Season 3.
What do you think of this potential crossover? Do you think it’s cool that you might be hunting as action icons in the Warzone soon? Or do you have no interest in such collaborations? Let us know and other readers of MeinMMO in the comments.
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