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Call of Duty: Warzone's limited-time event, The Haunting, has introduced new bundles for the spooky season, including the Doom chainsaw weapon.
A gamer recently displayed an impressive string of kills by utilizing the Doom shotgun and chainsaw, with the lower framerate animations enhancing the nostalgic Doom ambiance.
While certain players appreciate the tribute to the renowned series, others condemn the weapon as pay-to-win and question its suitability within the ultra-realistic military shooter universe of Call of Duty: Warzone.
In the spooky season of its sixth season, Call of Duty: Warzone introduced a limited-time event called The Haunting. During this event, a player in the game managed to achieve an impressive killstreak using the Doom chainsaw. Known for its fast-paced multiplayer experiences, Call of Duty: Warzone recently celebrated the classic 90s FPS franchise Doom by collaborating with it. As part of this collaboration, players were able to purchase a themed bundle featuring charms, stickers, emblems, a super shotgun, and of course, the iconic chainsaw. With its intense combat and competitive nature, Call of Duty: Warzone has earned itself a reputation as one of the top battle royale games.
A Call of Duty: Warzone player, Reddit user WorstPlayerHereNow, recently shared a clip showcasing an impressive killstreak using the Doom shotgun and chainsaw. In a classic Doom fashion, the player effortlessly eliminates nine enemies in succession, complete with the lower framerate animations, a characteristic of the weapon.
Reactions from other gamers vary, with some appreciating the nostalgic touch of the low framerate animation, as it pays homage to the original Doom. However, some express frustration with the new weapon, perceiving it as a pay-to-win addition that doesn't align well with the realistic military shooter franchise of Call of Duty games. Opinions remain divided on the weapon's suitability. The fate of the Doom chainsaw, in terms of its future availability, remains uncertain, following the removal of other controversial weapons like Call of Duty: Warzone's field upgrade due to a lack of countermeasures.
The current season of Call of Duty: Warzone featured a collaboration with Diablo 4, potentially paving the way for future exciting partnerships. In the past, Call of Duty: Warzone has joined forces with notable figures such as 21 Savage, Nicki Minaj, and Snoop Dogg. Additionally, it joined hands with the popular anime Attack on Titan to introduce Levi Ackermann into its intense battleground. Available on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, Call of Duty: Warzone awaits enthusiastic players.