Call of Duty's Controversial Gaia Skin Returns With Season 1 Reloaded Update

The Return of the Gaia Skin

Call of Duty has added the controversial Gaia skin, also known as the 'evil Groot' skin, back to the game. This addition comes alongside Call of Duty's substantial, but problematic, Season 1 Reloaded update.

Call of Duty launched its Season 1 Reloaded update on January 17th to the excitement of many fans. However, this excitement was short-lived as major bugs were introduced to Call of Duty following the patch. In the 24 hours since these bugs were introduced, Call of Duty has released multiple hotfixes that claim to have fixed the update's more major glitches. Although Season 1 Reloaded saw a rocky launch, the update also brought exciting new features like a new Multiplayer map, new Multiplayer modes, Warzone's Champions Quest, and more.

Alongside the Season 1 Reloaded update, Call of Duty's controversial Gaia skin was added back to the inventories of those who own it. This time, though, Call of Duty has updated the skin so that it's no longer semi-transparent. Before, the skin's legs and torso were partially open, allowing objects behind a Gaia user to aid in their camouflage. But now, the skin is completely opaque, and users are hoping that this will remedy the previous issues.

Originally, the Gaia skin was a source of outrage due to its appearance, which allowed it to blend in with the game's surroundings. Users reported that the issue was particularly frustrating in Warzone or on more drab-colored Multiplayer maps, where the Gaia skin could completely blend in with grass, bushes, or walls of a muted color.

Many Call of Duty fans went so far as to call the skin 'invisible', which led to its eventual removal after almost two months of complaints. Following its recent return, some users expressed their worries that the new changes were too slight, but only time will tell if the skin's updated appearance is enough to prevent frustration among players.

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Impact of the Anti-Cheat System Upgrade

Another common complaint in Call of Duty is the issue of cheating. Recently, Call of Duty announced a new upgrade to its anti-cheat system, which will now punish keyboard-and-mouse users who use aim assist by automatically closing their game. This change was implemented just recently, so it's still too early to tell whether this upgrade has had a noticeable impact on cheaters within Call of Duty.

Conclusion

The reintroduction of the Gaia skin and the Season 1 Reloaded update has sparked both excitement and concern among Call of Duty players. While the update brought new content and features, it also brought back a skin that was previously removed due to player complaints. Additionally, the upgrade to the anti-cheat system shows that Call of Duty is taking steps to address cheating within the game, but its effectiveness is yet to be fully determined.