– Movement is being reworked, but is still intuitive with room for optimization.
– No omnimovement system; instead, a focus on fluid, natural transitions between mechanics.
– No silly or out-of-place skins, aligning with a grittier tone.
– This will be the first Call of Duty game to launch on Nintendo Switch 2.
– Changes are based on player feedback from Modern Warfare 2 and general movement complaints.
Movement Overhaul in Upcoming Title
Infinity Ward announced Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 last week and also shared quite a bit of detail about the campaign, multiplayer, different modes, and more. They also mentioned changing things up in the movement department, a contentious subject for Call of Duty fans. The developers have stated that they listened to feedback about Modern Warfare 2 and in-game movement in general to make tweaks for the upcoming instalment.
Gameplay Footage and Mechanics
As part of the latest ‘From the Ward’ episode, where the team talks about the development process for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, one segment was dedicated to movement. Some short clips of gameplay were showcased, with the disclaimer “assets and gameplay currently in development.” They showed the player sprinting, climbing obstacles, sliding over obstacles, and transitioning from one mechanic to another.
Designer Comments on Complexity
Even with all the tweaks, Jacky Reynolds, the multiplayer design lead, states that the movement options are not difficult to wrap your head around, but still offer enough space for optimizations. Infinity Ward has already stated that it’s not using the omnimovement system from the past few Call of Duty games, but there is still a lot of freedom of movement.
Fan Feedback and Console Exclusivity
Infinity Ward has also confirmed a few other aspects that irked fans with previous instalments. There will be no silly skins, especially given the grittier setting of the upcoming instalment. It will also be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, making it the first in the long-running franchise.
- No omnimovement system used
- No silly skins included
- Coming to Nintendo Switch 2