Richtofen Redesign Sparks Outrage Among Call of Duty Zombies Fans
Call of Duty Zombies enthusiasts express their discontent over the revamped Richtofen character, slated to be an unlockable cosmetic Fans scrutinize various aspects of the redesign, sparking outrage within the community
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Call of Duty Zombies fans are unhappy with the new appearance of Edward Richtofen in Call of Duty Mobile, as it looks nothing like the character they know and love.
The revamped Richtofen now sports radiant silver hair, a mask concealing his face, and a grey jacket/armor ensemble that exudes a futuristic scientist aesthetic, marking a significant departure from his customary look.
Instead of the contentious new design, Call of Duty Mobile could have presented alternative renditions of Richtofen, such as the zombified Ultimis Richtofen or the Eddie character from Black Ops Cold War, which would have been more favored by fans.
The passionate fan base of Call of Duty Zombies has formed an attachment to various characters, including the highly popular Edward Richtofen. Consequently, fans are expressing their dissatisfaction with his newest portrayal in Call of Duty Mobile, as any significant alterations to a beloved character's appearance tend to spark controversy. Richtofen, alongside other iconic Zombies figures such as Tank Dempsey, Nikolai Belinski, and Takeo Masaki, made his debut in the Shi No Numa map of Call of Duty: World at War. In this rare instance, players were able to embody the villain, while the other characters followed Richtofen's directives until he finally gained control over the undead. Subsequently, the world fell into an apocalypse, facilitated by the sadistic doctor's torment of survivors across various games. However, it is worth noting that there are multiple versions of Richtofen, and fans are currently dissatisfied with the latest iteration of the character.
Call of Duty Mobile is celebrating its tenth Season and fourth anniversary in various ways, including a special draw featuring Legendary Richtofen - Dark Designs. This portrayal of the iconic CoD Zombies character has sparked divided opinions due to its departure from his traditional appearance. A meme posted by a Reddit user named totally1of1, along with numerous comments underneath, praises the familiar Primis and Ultimis versions of Richtofen while criticizing the new design.
Many players express surprise that the new skin is intended to represent Edward Richtofen, as it bears little resemblance to the beloved character. His hair has a different style and a striking silver color, while his face is covered by a mask reminiscent of Hannibal Lecter. He wears a gray jacket and armor decorated with bright blue tubes, attempting to convey a futuristic scientist aesthetic. Although this design might have been suitable for a new character inspired by Black Ops 3, it represents a significant departure for a fan favorite like Richtofen.
Instead of introducing a futuristic design, Call of Duty Mobile could have included other versions of Richtofen, such as Ultimis Richtofen, zombified Ultimis Richtofen, and Eddie from Black Ops Cold War, which would have been more popular with fans.
Fans of CoD Zombies can find comfort in the fact that the outfits in Call of Duty Mobile are not part of the official storyline, allowing them to view it as a fun yet peculiar alternate universe concept. In the future, Richtofen may appear as Requiem’s Director in Call of Duty 2024, with Eddie having a significant plan in progress based on his previous appearance.
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Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan of Call of Duty Zombies, I share the outrage expressed by many fans regarding the revamped Richtofen character in Call of Duty Mobile. The new design, which depicts Richtofen with silver hair, a mask, and a futuristic scientist aesthetic, strays too far from the character's established appearance and fails to capture his essence.
This redesign has sparked controversy within the community, with many fans expressing their disappointment and calling for alternative renditions of Richtofen, such as the zombified Ultimis Richtofen or the Eddie character from Black Ops Cold War. It is important for developers to respect the attachment that fans have to beloved characters and to exercise caution when making significant changes to their appearance.
Overall, the Richtofen redesign in Call of Duty Mobile has left many fans dissatisfied and has highlighted the importance of staying true to the core elements of iconic characters. I hope that future iterations of Richtofen will better reflect the character that fans know and love.
