Call of Duty: Modern Warfare addressed one of the biggest points of contention in the community: the shotgun 725. However, for many fans, the nerf was too weak.
This is what happened: With the Update 1.07 , Modern Warfare addressed various issues raised by the community. There were changes to claymores and the Spec Ops mode, but the controversial 725 shotgun also received a nerf.
This nerf was necessary in the eyes of many players, as the shotgun was extremely dangerous even at long ranges. That is where Modern Warfare made adjustments, according to the patch notes, by modifying the weapon’s range.
Nerf deemed insufficient by many
How is the nerf being received? If you look at the subreddit for Modern Warfare, you will find discussions about the 725 everywhere. Many players believe that the nerf was simply too weak and they do not notice any change.
For instance, the user LiftMetalForFun shared a meme showing that the 725 is still essentially the same.
The thread receives a lot of support and various fans agree. Here are some opinions:
- IUseControllerOnPC: “I swear, it’s even stronger now. It feels more consistent and I can tell if it’s one shot or two.”
- Themulin: “I tried it to see how the patch would change the 725. Still OP and can hit from long distance.”
- ErshinHavok: “Literally nothing has changed, except that there is now a small map in the rotation to make the 725 even more effective.”
Are there other opinions as well? There are indeed opposing views. Players say that the weapon still has to function and that it cannot be completely nerfed into uselessness. Here are some summarized voices:
- Alpaca42: “Am I the only one noticing a significant difference? Previously, I could use it effectively at mid-range, but now I can only utilize it effectively up close.”
- Th3_St4lk3r: “It was nerfed significantly. I’ve used it a lot (hate me, but I like shotguns) and it’s now much less consistent with one shot.”
What do you think about it? Do you find the 725 shotgun weaker now or still just as powerful?
