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Call of Duty,as the fans knew it, has gone, and it seems like devs aren’t doing anything to get that status back. Recently, they added the infamous Rebirth Island to the game for faster gameplay, however,it too failed to live up to the mark. Moreover, Activision is doing collabs after collabs, which prompted some to compare the game with the battle royale titleFortnite.
Players once enjoyed the game for its storytelling and attention to detail. Nevertheless, now the creators aren’t either telling stories or paying attention to any of the details; they’re just vegging out for skins. The latest installment in the series,Modern Warfare 3, tried to incorporateWarzone-like elements, which was criticized as ruining the campaign’s experience, as fans are typically used to.
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It is difficult to decide who to believe. On one hand, Activision saysthey are having a blastconcerning the popular military shooter, meanwhile, fans’ reactions tell a different story. Recently,Call of Dutycame up with a new skin called CODasaurus that resembles a dinosaur.
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However, fans didn’t seem very excited about that and began expressing their opinions about that. One user dubbed Kommander Karl says on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), that he “can’t think of a single series that has lost its identity this bad.”
I can’t think of a single series that has lost its identity this bad.https://t.co/f6LTKf9OOF
— Kommander Karl (@kommanderkarl)June 10, 2025
Another user called The Elusive Fox chimed in, “It wants to be Fornite so badly. It’s an identity crisis at this point.
It wants to be Fornite so badly. It’s an identity crisis at this point
— The Elusive Fox (@foxsoldier35)June 07, 2025
Fortniteis known for its colorful collaborations with celebrities and virtual concerts that have garnered the game attention in extravagance. Commercially, it appears to be a step in the right direction. However, there have been concerns regarding the boundaries between virtual entertainment and the real world.
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The long-time fans playing or just keeping up with the news surroundingCall of Dutyknow the game has brought in some big names for collaboration. Following the FIFA World Cup 2022, Activision added skins of star footballers including Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba, and Neymar Jr.
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Moreover, veteran rapperSnoop Dogg has been a recurring characterin the game as can be seen inCall of Duty: Vanguard,Call of Duty: Mobile, andCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. It seems like Activision just loves himas he makes his wayinModern Warfare 3andWarzone, again.
To this date, the best of theCall of Dutygames includes 2007’sModern Warfareand its successor,World at War,Black Ops, and more. The latest installment in the series is due this year but the company hasn’t announced anything, thoughit may be anotherBlack Opsgame. Here’s hoping it will change the course of the winds and players will again get to see the beloved game they once enjoyed.
Do you thinkCall of Dutyshould stop paying attention to collaborations? We would like to know your thoughts in the comments.
Anurag Batham
Gaming Journalist
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Anurag Batham is a video games correspondent at FandomWire. With over two years of experience in writing for different industries, his past works show his passion for the metaverse and his awareness of the environment. He’s always playing with ideas to turn them into captivating stories.A gaming enthusiast who can prove it when you have a round of Call of Duty (COD) with him. And it may take more than a coffee with him if you are to talk to him about Marvel. One can find a reader in him who’s always keen to perfect what he already knows and to learn everything new.
