With the much-anticipated release of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, the excitement was palpable. However, the game's beta phase has witnessed rising concerns, primarily about prevalent cheating even before its official launch. In this article, we dive deep into the player community's growing unease and the steps being taken by Activision to address these issues.
1. The Beta Testing Phase
PlayStation Exclusive Beta: The previous week saw Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 rolling out its second beta, exclusively for PlayStation users. Spanning from October 6 to October 10, it catered to those who pre-ordered the game, and subsequently from October 8 to October 10 for others.
IGN's Observation: Renowned media outlet IGN reported that players encountered significant challenges. Their adversaries in the game seemed to resort to cheating tactics to notch up kills, dampening the genuine spirit of gameplay.
2. The Player Community's Response
Viral Concerns on Social Media: As fans took to social media platforms, sharing clips that allegedly showcased instances of cheating, these snippets swiftly became the talk among Call Of Duty communities. The overarching sentiment was growing apprehension about the game's integrity upon its official release.
Voicing Frustration: The gaming community expressed its disappointment in colorful terms. One remarked, “They want to truly take us back to 2009 with this one, cheats, hacks and all.” Another criticized Activision's anti-cheat methodologies, saying, “They seem to put more effort into trolling cheaters than actually stopping them.”