Activision Blizzard and Infinity Ward are stepping up the game’s pre-release hype campaign with a series of multiplayer map previews on Twitter with a little over two months until Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 hits the shelves. This is particularly essential because maps are a key component of a Call of Duty’s lifetime and might determine whether the community continues to play the game or quickly moves on from it.
In the most recent of these Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 leaks, a closer look at an entirely new multiplayer level, the so-called Farm 18, is shown. Farm 18 stands out in particular because it effectively combines two maps into one combat scenario, with a close-quarters battle area in the center and longer-range encounters occurring on the level’s edges.
Farm 18 from Modern Warfare 2 was just released, which is intriguing in and of itself, but fans of the franchise might find the creators’ opinions on the level more fascinating than the announcement itself. The Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer map design team wanted to see what would happen if they set up a map with a core portion that was inspired by Shoot House, according to Geoff Smith. Due to this, Farm 18 features an intriguing mix of close-quarters and medium-range action, allowing players to select their preferred fighting style and location.
New maps will make or break Modern Warfare 2, even though many people hope to see iconic COD levels in it. The characteristic that elevates MW2 beyond its forerunners may be the variable battle dynamic that seems to exist on Farm 18, in particular. Ashly Thundercliffe, a senior environment artist on the project, says that the developers appear to be paying very close attention this time around to ensure this success. Thundercliffe emphasized the value of a strong level atmosphere, emphasizing that it must consider both the level’s visual realism and its playability.
The Marina Bay Grand Prix level from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 seems to be the complete antithesis of Farm 18.
The Marina Bay’s contrast with Farm 18’s cement factory environment, which looks sleek and glossy, suggests a truly enormous amount of aesthetic variety in the game’s multiplayer modes. Of course, it has still to be seen if the levels would play differently from one another, but that is also likely to be the case.
About a week ago, Infinity Ward announced the debut date for the Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer beta, and Farm 18 is most certainly going to be one of the game’s standout features. Throughout two weekends, the beta will be available for a total of eight days. On September 16 and September 22, pre-order purchasers will have the option to play Modern Warfare 2, which should give them ample time to decide whether Farm 18 is a good or bad map.
The October 28th release date for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 includes PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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