Summary
Sledgehammer Games confirms that the controversial “Groot” skin will be temporarily disabled in an upcomingCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3update as the studio works toward implementing some adjustments. ManyCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3players are relieved by Sledgehammer Games' decision, but otherCall of Dutyfans aren’t as receptive about the skin being disabled.
Modern Warfare 3’smultiplayer game modes were received positively by many returningCall of Dutyfans, but there’s still room for improvement over the course of the next year. Skill-based matchmaking continues to be a point of contention among devoted players in the community, and theModern Warfare 2andWarzone’sGaia skinfor the Nova operator is a persistent issue inModern Warfare 3. Despite its Groot-like appearance, the Gaia skin is hard to spot on certain maps, giving players an unfair advantage in multiplayer. Infinity Ward made adjustments to the Gaia Skin during The Haunting event inModern Warfare 2, but many fans argue that not enough changes were made to the skin to increase its visibility. Sledgehammer Games is listening to player feedback about the skin as the studio prepares adjustments of its own.
CharlieIntel shared an excerpt from a Reddit AMA held by Sledgehammer Games, which confirms that theGroot-inspired Gaia and Gaia Blackcell operator skinswill be disabled in a futureModern Warfare 3update. The skin will be disabled until the developers finalize adjustments to the Groot skin, and a timeframe for the new update was not revealed. Although many are pleased with the Gaia skin being disabled, others are still in favor of the skin remaining active inModern Warfare 3.
In CharlieIntel’s replies, some Twitter users continue to call for the Groot skin’s outright removal fromModern Warfare 3, despite the skin being a major reward from the paid Battle Pass forModern Warfare 2Season 6. OtherCall of Dutyfans argue that the skin highlights a “skill issue” for some players in the community, so it’s clear that the Gaia skin will continue to be a polarizing topic in the coming weeks.
The newModern Warfare 3update gives Sledgehammer Games time to remedyone ofCall of Duty’smistakes from The Haunting event. With major adjustments, the Gaia skin could be re-enabled in the future without players needing to worry about not being able to see their opponents inModern Warfare 3. However, Sledgehammer Games may want to ensure fans that the skin’s unique design will not be compromised in the update, since notable changes could anger players who paid for the Battle Pass earlier in the season.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023)
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The war has changed. Call of Duty returns with an all-new campaign, modernized versions of classic Multiplayer maps and an open-world PvE Zombies experience. The campaign, a direct sequel to the record-breaking Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, sees Captain Price and Task Force 141 face off against ultranationalist war criminal Vladimir Makarov as he extends his grasp across the world. In Multiplayer, the 16 maps that launched with Modern Warfare 2 in 2009 return with upgraded graphics, new modes and innovative gameplay features. In Modern Warfare Zombies, team up with other squads for the first time ever as you work together to survive in the largest Zombies map yet
