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The Downfall of Warzone 2 DMZ – Players Frustrated by Pay-to-Win Approach

Angel Kicevski by Angel Kicevski
April 13, 2023
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As a dedicated Call of Duty Warzone 2 and DMZ player, the recent changes brought by Season 3 have left me deeply disappointed and frustrated. The introduction of Active Duty Operator slots and the controversial ‘Bomb Squad‘ bundle have turned the game into a pay-to-win experience, alienating loyal players and compromising the spirit of fair competition.

The Controversial ‘Bomb Squad’ Bundle

The Bomb Squad bundle grants players a fourth Active Operator slot, a free medium backpack, and a unique blueprint. According to data miners, future operators are planning to start games with even more significant advantages, such as UAV or self-revive abilities. This pay-to-win approach gives those who can afford these bundles an unfair edge over players who have invested time and effort into the game.

The whole community is against this change

The DMZ subreddit r/DMZ has been flooded with opposition to the Bomb Squad bundle, with numerous players expressing their disappointment and urging others not to buy it. The general sentiment is that these Operator bundles are ruining the game, with some even declaring that “DMZ is dead.”

DMZ is dead (P2W free UAV Bundle)
byu/KNEXIUM inDMZ

Adding to the frustration, certain skins for legacy characters, such as Ghost, appear tied to these pay-to-win bundles. This decision further alienates players who enjoy collecting and using different skins, forcing them to either support the pay-to-win model or miss out on their favorite content.

These recent changes are detrimental to the game’s community and the overall experience of playing Warzone 2 DMZ. The introduction of pay-to-win mechanics undermines the skill-based nature of the game, discouraging players from investing their time and effort into mastering it. Instead, those with deeper pockets can buy their way to success.

Until this is reverted, I’ll be enjoying some Counter-Strike action.

Tags: Call of DutyCall of Duty DMZDMZInfinity WardRaven SoftwareWarzone 2.0
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