Doom Arrives in Call of Duty: Warzone with an Intriguing Twist

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Call of Duty: Warzone's upcoming Doom crossover bundle pays homage to the original Doom games with its iconic weapons in the visual style of the 90s classics.

In Call of Duty Season 6, players can enjoy thrilling collaborations that bring spooky elements into the game. One exciting addition is a battle pass centered around the popular comic book antihero Spawn, while purchasable operator packs pay homage to a range of iconic characters. A standout feature in the Warzone mode is the Doom tracer pack, which cleverly decreases the framerate of weapon animations to replicate the distinctive visual style and nostalgia of the classic Doom games, delivering a truly one-of-a-kind gaming experience.

Call of Duty: Warzone's upcoming Doom crossover bundle brings a nostalgic touch to the game, taking inspiration from the original Doom games. Set to be released on October 9, this special bundle includes the renowned double-barreled Super Shotgun and chainsaw, designed in the classic style of the influential 90s games.

As the final season before the highly anticipated launch of Modern Warfare 3 in November, Season 6 of Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare 2 goes all in with an impressive lineup of crossover collaborations. With Halloween approaching, the game has gathered an assortment of eerie partnerships. The battle pass itself revolves around the beloved comic book antihero Spawn, offering players a range of Spawn-themed skins and cosmetics to unlock. Additionally, players can purchase operator packs featuring iconic characters like Ash Williams from Evil Dead, Alucard from Hellsing, Lilith and Inarius from Diablo, and Skeletor from Masters of the Universe. These packs will become available at different times throughout the month of October.

The Doom tracer pack in Call of Duty: Warzone includes two weapons that pay homage to the classic Doom games. While there is no playable operator associated with this pack, the Super Shotgun and chainsaw offer a special feature for fans. In a video shared on TikTok by wesoncod, the Super Shotgun and chainsaw are showcased, with the framerate intentionally lowered during walking, firing, and reloading animations to emulate the nostalgic look of the original Doom games. This is a surprising addition, as it is typically something fans create as player mods, rather than an officially licensed cosmetic option.

Although the intentional frame drop only affects weapon animations and does not impact the overall gameplay framerate, it creates a noticeable and somewhat unexpected effect. It would be interesting to see how these weapons compare to other normal Call of Duty weapons when swapped. The Doom tracer pack is a great homage for Doom franchise enthusiasts, particularly fans of the earlier games. However, the practicality and effectiveness of the Super Shotgun in a competitive setting may be called into question.

Call of Duty is fully embracing eerie crossovers for its ultimate season of Modern Warfare 2. Consequently, this extensive surge of collaborations will probably be the final one for some time, as crossovers for Modern Warfare 3 may not resume until next Spring, which has traditionally been the timeline for new Call of Duty games in recent times. Fans of Doom can anticipate October 9 as the date when the bundle becomes accessible in Call of Duty.

Call of Duty: Warzone is currently accessible on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.