July 22nd 2023.
Call Of Duty is one of the most iconic video games of the past two decades, and with the 20th anniversary celebration coming up in October it's no surprise that readers are eager to see what the future holds for the franchise. Microsoft is in the process of buying Activision Blizzard, which could put an end to the yearly sequel releases.
At the same time, the game is losing players and the buzz around it is poor. Fans have only been excited about the older entries getting matchmaking back. This year's game is a piece of DLC, which could lead to even more dissatisfaction. It's no surprise then that Activision may be looking to take advantage of the nostalgia for the earlier games with remastered and remakes.
It's easy to understand the love for the earlier entries of Call Of Duty. People have grown up with the series and playing it brings back happy memories of their childhood. But nostalgia can only take a game so far. Stripping out the modern features to make it more like the old games won't make anyone happy.
To keep the series alive for another 20 years, Microsoft needs to take a two-pronged approach. The first step is to stop the yearly sequels and give the teams as much time as they need to make a quality game. This would also open up the opportunity for different games, like ones with weird settings or taking place in the past or future.
The second step is to streamline the experience and reduce the focus on microtransactions. With Microsoft's acquisition, there's a chance for real change. This could involve improving the menu and UI, keeping the minimap in every game, reducing the power of killstreaks and gimmicks, and fixing matchmaking and lobbies.
It's time for Activision to put an end to short term profits and focus on making sure Call Of Duty survives for another 20 years. With the right changes, it can be done.
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