Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 see record-low player count on Steam

The player count for the game recently dropped below 90,000, the lowest player count the game has seen since its release.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 see record-low player count on Steam

Credits: Activision

The release of Modern Warfare 2 was a major event for the Call of Duty franchise. It used Modern Warfare as a foundation and attracted many new players. The game features new mechanics and the promise of a reworked Warzone 2 experience.

Ever since the launch, the game’s community was united. The player count consistently reflected this with an all-time peak of 488,897 players. However, after a while, the hype around the game seems to be dying down. This is evident as recently the player count has dipped to 90,000, the lowest it has ever been.

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What is causing the low Call of Duty player count?

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There are many possible reasons for this drop in Call of Duty’s player count. One of the primary reasons is the addition of Skill Based Match Making. Many players have complained that this system makes it difficult to play casually. The community has also explained that the system is discouraging for new players. The changes to the movement system and the elimination of slide-canceling tech have also received complaints from the Call of Duty community. These changes have made the game feel slower and less responsive, which has led to frustration for many players. Additionally, the recent addition of ranked mode was expected to revive the game. However, the ranked mode highlighted the game’s extensive hacking problem.

Call of Duty players have expressed their dissatisfaction with these changes on various social media platforms. Many players feel that their complaints are falling on deaf ears. They are hoping that this will be a wake-up call for Activision, the publisher of the game. Players are hoping that they will start to make the changes that the community is asking for. However, it remains to be seen whether or not Activision will respond to these demands.

Regardless of what the next move Activision makes, it won’t be seen until the mid-season update for season two or until the full launch of season three. This means that nothing will be changing anytime soon, which could further contribute to the drop in player count. The situation highlights the importance of listening to the community and making changes that will keep players engaged in the long term.

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