Treyarch Studios has announced that two of the more controversial killstreaks inCall of Duty: Warzone 2, Cluster Mine and Bomb Drone, have both been restricted in ranked play based on player feedback. Killstreaks are essential aspects ofWarzone 2,giving players a fair advantage if they get three or more kills without dying. There are restrictions inWarzone 2ranked play, which have now been updated to include two additional streaks that players think are overpowered.Warzone 2introduced players to a tier-based ranked mode in Season 3 Reloaded, which uses a similarranking system to that ofApex LegendsandModern Warfare 2. It requires players to earn skill ratings to climb up the seven standard divisions. At the end of the season, all players are knocked back to the lowest tier-one division below where they ended. In addition to seasonal ranked rewards, players can complete challenges to earn unique items, including pro-issue weapon prints and weapon charms.RELATED:Call of Duty: Warzone 2 DMZ Exploit Gives Players Free Contraband WeaponsTreyarch Studios announced on Twitter that the Cluster Mine and Bomb Drone killstreaks have both restricted in ranked play. They won’t drop as loot anymore, and Cluster Mine has been replaced by Revive Pistol at buy stations. In a further statement, Treyarch said it aims to favor competitive and fair play with this change. ManyWarzone 2players had issues with these two streaks, despite the fact that they had already been nerfed. No return date for the Cluster Mine and Bomb Drone killstreaks has been provided yet.
Killstreaks were available inWarzone 2andModern Warfare 2with the games' initial launches, and they have become a key part of the gameplay.Treyarch Studios broke a long-running killstreak trend inWarzone 2, making it possible for players to equip up to three of them, while they could only equip two killstreaks in previousCall of Dutygames. The reaction from players to this change was overwhelmingly positive, with some claiming that Treyarch has been doing a good job of favoring all play styles.
Killstreaks inModern Warfare 2andWarzone 2appear to work much better with balance changes. Some people have praised Treyarch Studios for the speed at which these changes are implemented based on player feedback. For now, the Cluster Mine and Bomb Drone, two of the more disliked killstreaks in the game, won’t be available to use in ranked play, though probably only temporarily.
Call of Duty: Warzone 2is currently available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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