When the developers of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare are asked in an interview about microtransactions and loot boxes in the game, there’s a little tease about what fans can expect.
Where does the info come from? Developers Joe Cecot and Taylor Kurosaki from Infinity Ward addressed numerous questions from the community regarding the upcoming Modern Warfare 2019 in a Q&A session by Game Informer.
They were specifically asked by a fan about loot boxes and microtransactions in the game – a hotly debated topic within the community.
What the developers said: The fan wanted to know: “Let’s be honest, there will be loot boxes in this game, right?”
In their response, the developers did not go into details about microtransactions or loot boxes – they stated it wasn’t possible at this time. However, they explained their philosophy in this area with a concrete example.
They are working very hard on the new Modern Warfare to create a “Players first” or “Player forward” system. This is very important to the developers. They want players to have access to new content and enjoy it when it is introduced into the game. This is a major focus. They want players to enjoy the game.
As an example, Cecot mentioned the so-called weapon camos, which are weapon skins. These are intended to be earned through in-game challenges, with the exception of some promotional items. They want these camos to become a kind of status symbol in Modern Warfare. When you see a player with a specific skin on their weapon, you should immediately recognize: this person worked hard for it.
That’s why it’s such a hot topic right now: As of now, almost nothing is known about microtransactions in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Many fans are worried about this.
People don’t know what to expect, and that alone is causing many fans headaches – especially regarding the aggressive microtransaction policy in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and other predecessors. There is a strong fear that the latest installment in the “Call of Duty” series could take the same route, and fans would like clarity in advance. After all, Modern Warfare has plenty of opportunities for this.
However, Infinity Ward has already suggested that they want to talk to fans about it before the release of Modern Warfare on October 25. At least there has been an initial small insight.
By the way, the Modern Warfare Beta is already starting soon. Perhaps there will be another insight into how microtransactions work in the game.
Are microtransactions one of your biggest concerns regarding the new Modern Warfare? Or do you not care about this aspect?
