- Call of Duty is reportedly locking limited game modes behind the Battle Pass this year.
- This change would further increase Activision’s focus on monetization through microtransactions in Call of Duty.
- On the other hand, the gaming giant could introduce better limited modes due to the connection with the Battle Pass.
Call of Duty is among the most microtransaction-heavy games on the market today, but new reports indicate the franchise is taking things up a notch.
This year’s entry, expected to be a direct sequel to Black Ops 2, is reportedly set to debut a new system for LTMs (Limited Time Modes). This system will see LTMs being locked to the game’s Battle Pass, effectively locking them away from a large chunk of the Call of Duty audience.
Why it matters: This year’s Call of Duty is expected to be the most expensive to date, marking the series’ debut into the $80 price tag.
As reported by reliable insider Ghost of Hope, Black Ops 7 is set to continue the trend of introducing LTMs. However, these LTMs, in addition to their higher-tier rewards, will be accessible exclusively to Battle Pass owners.
For context, Black Ops 6 already tried something similar with the Squid Games collaboration from last year. This crossover came with a Premium Track that allowed players to obtain exclusive weapons and cosmetics, so Activision will likely attempt to expand on the same idea.
The current Call of Duty system offers different progression for the LTMs, but this is set to change very soon. As per Ghost of Hope, the new system could lead to better events in Black Ops 7 since Activision would have a greater incentive to invest a bigger budget into the LTMs.
Players, on the other hand, are not pleased with this information. Many have argued that the LTM rewards are rarely too impressive. They also state that Activision’s monetization has gotten out of hand in recent years.
Because Black Ops 7 is expected to cost $80, these microtransaction changes will likely prove to be even more controversial. Longtime fans of the franchise have pointed out that the series somehow continues to offer less content the more expensive it becomes.
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