Season 3 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 is approaching. There are supposed to be significant changes, and MeinMMO editor Maik Schneider hopes for a noticeably improved gaming experience.
I haven’t had a good “Call of Duty” year so far. The two releases of CoD MW2 and Warzone 2 so close together have been exhausting. The general opinion of the games being not too positive hasn’t helped either.
When I could play myself, it often annoyed me. Especially with the movement, I still haven’t warmed up to it.
Since Season 2, things have been looking up. The mood is improving. Season 3 is already seen by some fans as the “salvation of Warzone,” as reported by colleagues from GameStar (via gamestar.de).
And indeed, there are some exciting adjustments in the new season, including changes to movement. If they get these adjustments right, I would gladly check in more often.
Season 3 starts on April 12 at 7 PM. Here is a quick overview and here is a short trailer:
How I learned the English word “clunky”
What’s the problem with the movement? Rarely has the community been so united in describing the movements of CoD MW2 and Warzone 2: “clunky,” which means “awkward” with a touch of “outdated” or “old-fashioned.”
A well-chosen description.
Compared to the first Warzone, the movement in the current CoD titles feels restrictive. After playing Warzone 1 right up to the release, it felt like running through quicksand. There were several reasons for that:
- The animations are slower, all actions take longer
- Slide-Cancel has been completely removed from the game
- Hip-fire while sliding is not possible
- High penalties on aiming speed due to attachments
Call of Duty shouldn’t revert to jetpack movement, there are other shooters for that. But it should feel fluid and not get in my way.
Now we are back to the topic of accessibility and the accusation that CoD incorporates/changes too many mechanics to accommodate beginners. But somehow, a smooth movement feeling has been sacrificed, one of the most important features overall.
What bothered me little in CoD MW2 was especially in Warzone 2 a reason why I never really warmed up to the title. And many fans feel the same way.
“Movement will feel more dynamic and fluid”
What will change now? We will know in detail only this evening, with the start of the new Season 3. But apparently, the biggest change in movement ever during the lifecycle of a Call of Duty is coming. Because the movement is changing in CoD MW2 and Warzone 2.
The developers write about this:
The movement will now feel more dynamic and fluid, partly due to improvements in climbing objects or walking through windows, with slight adjustments in sliding and diving and the addition of “Redeploy Drones” to enable better rotation options.
The statements give hope, but also leave enough room for skepticism. Now it’s time to wait.
Even if the movement is running well, CoD MW2 and Warzone 2 still have several issues. I often have connection problems with my squad, we can’t form a team, or someone gets kicked out after every match. I don’t even want to start on the sometimes high pings in battle royale.
I see the progress, the changes, the adjustments with regard to the opinion of the community. For example, the return of the one-shot sniper. But a lot of it is just coming too late now.
For hardcore fans like me, who check in every now and then even months after release, the latest announcements are quite nice and sensible. But until I am really looking forward to a match in Warzone 2 again, at least another season will have to pass.
What adjustments are at the top of your wish list? What would you change immediately if you had a say in CoD? Share your thoughts on the topic in the comments.
If you want to dive deeper into Season 3, then check out our info hub: CoD MW2 & Warzone 2: Season 3 – All info on start, roadmap & DMZ
