Call of Duty's Restart Required Notification Sparks MW3 and Warzone Meme Craze
Activision's self-awareness shines through in their latest store bundle, as the iconic 'Update Requires Restart' message from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone becomes a hilarious meme sensation
A recent leak reveals that an upcoming store bundle for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Warzone will humorously reference the "update requires restart" meme known to fans of the game. With Season 1 now underway, dataminers have uncovered the store bundle, which playfully nods to the familiar prompt that players often see when starting up Call of Duty. Activision seems to be embracing the meme in a lighthearted manner with this potential upcoming store bundle.
According to the leak, this will be part of an upcoming store bundle called Insert Coin: Mastercraft. Take a look at the supposed contents of the rumored bundle below.
What we do know for sure is that Modern Warfare III and Warzone will feature a store bundle with a very buff Santa Claus just in time for the holidays. Additionally, there will be multiple Dune Operators and additional characters from The Boys coming to Call of Duty.
The MW3/Warzone Season 1 has been released, featuring the new core multiplayer maps Greece and Meat, alongside the latest Warzone map, Urzikstan. Additionally, there have been several important weapon balance adjustments, all of which can be found in the official Season 1 patch notes.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I find the Call of Duty "Update Requires Restart" meme craze to be both hilarious and relatable. The fact that Activision is embracing the meme and incorporating it into an upcoming store bundle shows that they are in touch with their player base and have a sense of humor. It's great to see a company acknowledging and even celebrating the memes that come out of their games.
The meme itself perfectly captures the frustration and annoyance that players feel when they are interrupted by an update that requires a restart. It's a universal experience that gamers of all ages can relate to, and it's great to see it being turned into something positive. The fact that Activision is using the meme to promote a new store bundle is a clever way to engage with players and generate some buzz around the game. Overall, I think this is a great example of how companies can use memes to connect with their audience and create a sense of community.
