While we’ve seen rumors crop up regarding the inevitable Call of Duty: Modern Warfare microtransactions system, Infinity Ward, for the first time, touched upon it, and based on face value, it seems they’re trying to do the right thing here.

Over on the Modern Warfare subreddit, Infinity Ward Art Director Joel Emslie responded to a user, and said that they are making the Modern Warfare microtransactions different from Black Ops 4’s, and that they’re making it in a way so that it’s a “direct path to content for players.”

I appreciate the gesture and you and IW immensely. You can tell the game has a lot of hard work going into it. We just want clear answers on the MTX system specifically because BO4’s MTX system existed purely to wring the consumer out of money, and we’d hate to see that happen to MW. It isn’t your choice though, and only Activi$ion’s, but a little clarity would be nice.

Joel Emslie (IW): Thank you for the kind words about the effort we put into the game and I’m sorry for such a delayed response. What I can say is that we are focused on making a different system for Modern Warfare, one with a direct path to content for players.

While Emslie didn’t go into specifics, this is definitely good news. Does this mean weapons won’t be in Supply Drops? Maybe not, but if Infinity Ward stick to their guns, maybe it’s done in a way like in Call of Duty: WWII, where players can take on contracts with the weapon itself being the reward upon completion.

Speaking of Modern Warfare microtransactions, a rumor has surfaced stating that the MTX system will be “decent” at launch, but will “get nasty” over time.

In terms of microtransactions, what do you hope to see and not see in Modern Warfare? Share your thoughts below in the comments.

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• Rumor: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Hardcore Modes & Post-Launch Modes Leaked, Hardpoint Coming After Launch
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While datamined info has seemingly given us a trove of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare game modes that are in the game files, it seems some fan-favorite ones are coming post-launch if rumors are to be believed.

Over on Twitter, reliable Modern Warfare leaker TheGamingRevolution has outed some of the Modern Warfare hardcore modes, and post-launch game modes, and it includes fan-fave Hardpoint!

https://twitter.com/TheGamingRevoYT/status/1181043008747311105

Here’s the list of Modern Warfare hardcore modes that will be available:

https://twitter.com/TheGamingRevoYT/status/1181041788464832519

Search and Rescue (might be removed altogether)
One in the chamber
Infected
Hardpoint
Drop Zone
Defender
Demolition
Invasion (with hardcore – might be removed)
Gun Game
Reinforce
Team Juggernaut

Team Deathmatch
Search and Destroy
Kill Confirmed
Free For All
Arms Race (Co-Op)
Cyber Attack
Domination
Headquarters

In addition to that, he also mentions that there are “way more” modes that are being worked on, though not all of them will see the light of day.

https://twitter.com/TheGamingRevoYT/status/1181043010219515904

Same as before, these are only rumors and have NOT been confirmed by Activision or Infinity Ward. While he’s been reliable in his leaks so far, there’s still the chance he was given false info and whatnot.

In other Modern Warfare news, don’t forget to check the launch trailer that showcases the game’s campaign.

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• Rumor: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Microtransactions Will Be “Decent” at First, but Will Get “Nasty” Over Time
• Report: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Weapons List Leaked via Datamine, Weapon Blueprints Explained
• Rumor: New Modern Warfare Prestige System to Be “Seasonal,” More Info Coming Soon, Custom Emblems Won’t Be Available

If you’ve played any Call of Duty game over the past few years, you’ve no doubt seen how Activision has implemented microtransactions into their games with the Supply Drops (read: loot box) system. It looks like the Modern Warfare microtransactions route will follow the same path, as it will be okay-ish at first, before getting worse over time.

This was divulged by reliable Modern Warfare leaker TheGamingRevolution who posted that the Modern Warfare mtx (microtransactions) system will be “decent” at first, before it gets “nasty” as time goes on.

https://twitter.com/TheGamingRevoYT/status/1180265722318073862

Also of note, he also mentions that gun camos will be in Supply Drops as well as stickers, charms, etc., which should surprise no one.

https://twitter.com/TheGamingRevoYT/status/1180266224489504768

Again, just a reminder to people that these are rumors and as such, should be taken with a grain of salt. That said though, it’s clear now that TheGamingRevolution does have someone from the inside feeding him info, so that’s why we’re reporting on it rather than ignoring it like the rest of the rumors floating about.

My guess? Modern Warfare will roll out with the in-game store not operational, and once after reviews are out, and players have had their fun, microtransactions will be rolled out. Let’s just hope the rumors of weapons being included in Supply Drops don’t come true.

What are you expecting in terms of Modern Warfare microtransactions? Are you optimistic it’ll be better than in Black Ops 4 or have you given up at this point?

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• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Launch Trailer Highlights the Campaign
• Rumor: New Modern Warfare Prestige System to Be “Seasonal,” More Info Coming Soon, Custom Emblems Won’t Be Available
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Cross Progression Confirmed

Remember when we reported the rumor that there won’t be a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Prestige system, and that Infinity Ward will be going with something new? It seems we’ll be hearing more about that “soon,” and that the studio is going with something “Seasonal” when it comes to it. This was once again leaked by reliable Modern Warfare leaker TheGamingRevolution.

https://twitter.com/TheGamingRevoYT/status/1180268900237430784

In addition to that, he mentioned that Modern Warfare custom emblems won’t be available at all, which might bum some people out.

https://twitter.com/TheGamingRevoYT/status/1180418795791421440

He also claims that Clans, which will be now known as Regiments, have been pushed back after launch, and that we’ll get more info close to release.

https://twitter.com/TheGamingRevoYT/status/1180418928226512896

Again, given these are rumors until Infinity Ward/Activision confirms or debunks them, so take them with a grain of salt, alright?

Speaking of rumors, don’t forget to check out the rumored Modern Warfare launch maps which we posted yesterday. There’s also the Modern Warfare weapons list which got datamined as well.

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