I’m writing this on behalf of a huge part of the player base that seems to be completely forgotten: The Casuals. With the recent updates and the removal of the "Simple" Warzone Verdansk experience, the game has become unplayable for those of us who have lives, jobs, and families. We are not "pros," we don't stream, and we don't have 8 hours a day to practice our movement.
Here is the reality for us:
- Time vs. Skill: We play for an hour or two after work to relax with friends. We cannot and do not want to compete with "sweaty" lobbies and extreme movement mechanics that require daily training.
- The Financial Aspect: We are the demographic with the actual buying power. We don't have time to grind for every weapon unlock, so we spend money on Skin Bundles and Blueprints to stay relevant. If you make the game frustrating for us, we stop spending. It's that simple.
- The "Simple" Mode was Perfect: The straightforward Battle Royale in Verdansk was the sweet spot. It allowed us to be competitive without it feeling like a second job.
We recently came back to Call of Duty after a long break, hoping the casual experience had improved. Instead, we are being forced into high-intensity modes with no "Simple/Casual" alternative.
Our Request: Bring back a dedicated "Simple" playlist or a permanent Casual mode where we aren't just used as "bot-food" for streamers and pros.
Stop ignoring the silent majority that actually keeps your servers funded.