Breaking News: Modern Warfare 2 Ditches Popular TimTheTatman Bundle!

The skin bundle of YouTube streamer Timothy "TimTheTatman" Betar was removed from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. This bundle, which featured Operator and gun skins, was introduced in May as part of a collaboration with TimTheTatman and NICKMERCS. However, on June 7, NICKMERCS faced criticism for making comments that were seen as homophobic and supportive of anti-LGBT violence. In response, Call of Duty removed the NICKMERCS skin bundle from both Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone stores, as the company was "focused on celebrating Pride with our employees and our community."

In a show of solidarity, TimTheTatman requested for his Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 skin bundle to be removed after his friend, NICKMERCS, had his bundle removed as well. According to TimTheTatman, it didn't feel right for his bundle to still be available in the game while his friend's was gone. In response, Activision confirmed that they have removed TimTheTatman's bundle from both the Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone stores.

The removal of TimTheTatman and NICKMERCS' Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 skin bundles has stirred up a range of reactions within the gaming community. While some have praised the move, applauding the decision to distance the game from streamers with problematic views, others have been critical of Activision's actions. Some fans have even demanded an apology for NICKMERCS. The fallout from this decision has also sparked discussions about the future of creator collaborations in video games. With popular titles like Fortnite and Fall Guys relying heavily on streamers to create unique in-game content, there is concern about how this move may impact these partnerships going forward. Past incidents, such as Apex Legends misspelling LuLuLuvely's name on her exclusive gun skin, highlight the potential for issues to arise when creators and developers collaborate.

The impact of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 controversy on future creator collaborations within the video game industry remains uncertain. It may prompt companies to re-evaluate their selection process for collaborations, or even lead to a decline in such partnerships. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 can currently be played on various platforms, including PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.