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Call of Duty: Warzone – The Easiest Battle Royale
Genre: Battle Royale Shooter | Developer: Raven Software | Platform: PC, PlayStation, Xbox | Release Date: March 10, 2020 | Model: Free-to-Play
Call of Duty initially tried its hand at a Battle Royale in its paid title “Black Ops 4” from 2018 and then released the free Warzone in early 2020.
While the success of BO4 fell short of expectations, the free-to-play Warzone exploded on release and provided players for the first time with the refined CoD gameplay for free on PC and console.
Warzone is a more grounded Battle Royale that understands how to integrate player progression into matches. You level your weapons that you can bring into the match to secure an advantage.
How big is Warzone? Similar to Fortnite, there is no official live player counter. However, the CoD tracker shows over 50 million tracked records (via cod.tracker.gg), and CoD claims over 100 million registrations (via callofduty.com).
For a first impression, we embed a trailer here:
How does Warzone differ from other Battle Royale games? Call of Duty has always been good at simplifying complicated mechanics and making them accessible to a wide audience.
In terms of mechanics, it is closest to the genre classic PUBG of all the titles on the list. However, it also brings its own ideas that make it more than just a pure clone with CoD gameplay.
The most important difference from the competition is the loadout drops. You prepare sets of equipment before the matches that you can acquire during a game.
This makes you less dependent on the loot you find in the match. However, you must first level up the weapons to fully utilize their potential.
Furthermore, there are many ways to bring teammates back into the match. Notably, the Gulag mechanic: a 1vs1 duel that allows you to fight for another life after the first death.
Who is Call of Duty: Warzone for?
Refined gunplay and motivating challenges are what Call of Duty stands for, and this is also brought into Warzone.
Fans of Call of Duty in general should definitely check out this free Battle Royale. If you have played a current CoD title, you can even use your leveled weapons and jump into the game with strong loadouts.
If you are generally looking for a Battle Royale to jump into, then Warzone is a very good choice. Because basically, you just need to hit well and know how to use cover.
How tough is the entry? Due to the battle royale match structure, the entry is always something special. You play for ages and then get taken out within seconds by a stronger opponent.
In comparison to the other genre representatives on the list, the entry into Warzone is easier. You don’t need to fiddle with your weapons a lot during the match or build your own cover in split seconds.
There are many little tricks you can use to outsmart or play your opponents. But if you are familiar with shooters, that is enough for Warzone.
Additionally, there is a shooter called “Modern Warfare 2019” that uses Warzone gameplay.
If you want to learn the game and level up some weapons, get CoD MW, learn the gameplay, and then enjoy countless hours in the Battle Royale.
What problems does the game have? Warzone is often plagued by bugs and has a cheating problem. Additionally, it’s not uncommon for overpowered weapons to exist in the game.
Personal Assessment of Call of Duty: Warzone
I am writing the assessment for Warzone myself. My name is Maik Schneider, and I have been following the CoD BR for MeinMMO since its release.
Personal Assessment Maik Schneider: When the BR genre emerged, I knew right away that I would like the game mode. But it took forever until I found MY Battle Royale.
In March 2020, it finally happened. Warzone was suddenly there, delivering nearly 1,000 matches full of action since then.
The speed, the weapon handling, the many respawn options – the balance of mechanics in Warzone is simply harmonious, and I can run over the map with my squad for hours without a break.
The major 4 Battle Royale games have been covered. However, on page 5, a new competitor enters the fight – Naraka: Bladepoint.
The Chinese title mostly avoids firearms and pushes you to melee combat. Instead of striving for the best gun, it’s about superior martial arts and the will to persevere.
