Summary
Call of Duty: Warzonestreamer Smixie explained why the game’s new map, Urzikstan, is implementing a 100-player limit, which is largely due to new game mechanics. Smixie’s opinions stem from her recent conversations withWarzone’s developers. Although some fans were disappointed to find out that the approachingWarzoneSeason 1 update will feature a 100-player limit on the new Urzikstan map, the decision seems to be justified.
Following the decision in August toreduce the player count onWarzone’s previous map, Al Mazrah, from 150 to 100 players, fans were hoping for a return to the higher player cap. However, Urzikstan is about 20% smaller than Al Mazrah, so although many fans enjoy a faster-paced style withinWarzone, this may have proved to be too hectic.
Twitch streamer Smixie explained that the decision to set a 100-player limit on Urzikstan was purely a creative choice. She detailed that not only is Urzikstan smaller than its predecessor, butWarzonedevelopers have modified the new map’s pacing by introducing faster gas circles, along with recently added abilities like redeploy flares and gulag tokens, both of which promote a more brazen style of play. These changes should foster a sufficient pace on Urzikstan, despite its smaller player count. Smixie further details thatWarzone’s development team is always open to changes, suggesting that if the community widely dislikes Urzikstan’s player count as time goes on, changes will likely be made.
ManyWarzonefans voiced their displeasure regarding this player-limit announcement.Warzonehas earned its reputation as being one of the better battle royaleson the market. It has become known as a particularly fast-paced, aggressive take on the genre that attracts players who prefer plenty of action. This style will likely still exist on Urzikstan, despite some players' wishes for a 150-player lobby size.
Modern Warfare 3owners have already been playing the new Urzikstan map through the game’s Zombies mode.Urzikstan features an assortment of urban and rural settings, which are connected by a ring-shaped highway that spans most of the map. Despite its smaller size relative to Al Mazrah, it certainly doesn’t feel that way, as Urzikstan offers a plethora of unique battlegrounds for players to navigate.
WarzoneSeason 1 releases on December 6alongsideCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s Season 1 update. In addition to the new Urzikstan map,Warzonewill receive a new gulag, new gameplay mechanics, and various quality-of-life improvements. And for fans ofModern Warfare 3’s more traditional 6v6 multiplayer, it will receive three new maps, the fan-favorite Gunfight mode, new killstreaks, and more come December 6.
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Welcome to Call of Duty®: Warzone™, the massive free-to-play combat arena which now features Urzikstan, Rebirth Island and Fortune’s Keep.Turn the Heat UpPrepare to take the battle to a new metropolis in the all-new Urzikstan map, the new big Battle Royale map. Jump in to celebrate the epic return of Rebirth Island and Fortune’s Keep, two Resurgence maps that are sure to excite veterans and newcomers alike.Loot For RewardsDiscover supply boxes and complete contracts to build your arsenal and gain a tactical advantage.A Game Pass Core subscription is not required to play Call of Duty®: Warzone™. All other online modes still require Game Pass Core.A mobile phone number may be required to be linked to your Activision account to play Call of Duty®: Warzone™.
