In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, the developers of Infinity Ward announce that the shooter will have “dedicated servers.” This is a feature that shooter fans yearn for in all games. In Destiny 2 , for example, this feature is seen as a holy, unattainable grail.
Where does the information come from? The new info comes the old-fashioned way through print. In the new issue of Game Informer, Infinity Ward confirms that dedicated servers are “returning” to the Call of Duty franchise.
Additionally, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is officially supporting cross-play between PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
What is a Dedicated Server? It is a server dedicated exclusively to one task. It does nothing else.
In gaming, this means that the dedicated servers are provided by the provider, allowing for gameplay in a “neutral location.”
In a peer-to-peer system, one of the players acts as the “host,” through whose PC or console the data traffic is managed.
Dedicated Servers often demanded as “solution for lag”
Why are dedicated servers so important? Many players demand these servers because they expect a better and more stable connection.
In peer-to-peer servers, players often fear that they will be connected to someone who is on the other side of the world and has “bad ping.” This can lead to lag or situations where the other player is not where they should be. Well-expected hits or kills can thus be denied. Or one may die without even seeing the opponent. This frustrates shooter players immensely.
In general, the opinion is that only dedicated servers can ensure smooth operation. However, connection issues have also occurred in games with dedicated servers:
- For Destiny 2, one of the biggest wishes of the community before release was that Bungie would bring dedicated servers – but they did not.
- In Call of Duty, the franchise has been relying on these servers for the past few years. Nevertheless, conflicts have arisen regarding the performance of the servers or whether everything is as promised.
Fans skeptical after issues with Black Ops 4
This is how fans react: Currently, there is some skepticism regarding Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. In its predecessor, Black Ops 4, there were problems with the tick rate. Here, the beta servers were reported to be much better than the live servers.
One user states on reddit that they announce dedicated servers every year, but they are only available in certain regions.
There is also concern that the server tick rate will be throttled for financial reasons – this would severely limit the usefulness of dedicated servers.
Many players likely want to see how the shooter really plays. So far, only a few streamers, YouTubers, and celebrities outside of Activision Blizzard have gotten their hands on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
