The two popular live-service games Fortnite and Call of Duty may be quite distinct from each other, but there are many similarities in the way they function in the context of content. From battle passes to limited-time cosmetics, the two games are now at a point where collaborations are extremely frequent.
While Call of Duty as a franchise was never like this, to begin with, over time, the tides of marketing and in-game cosmetics have changed. At this point, these games have had some fascinating and surprising collaborations that attract a player base from all walks of life.
Learning from the best, are we?
Back in 2017, Fortnite Battle Royale saw the arrival of its first season. This was the time when Epic was still figuring out the entire battle pass system, and how players could have a solid incentive to work toward. New outfits and other cosmetics like gliders, pickaxes, emotes and so on would quickly become part of the progression.
Pretty soon, other games started catching up on this concept. Call of Duty’s multiplayer mode was no different, and the battle pass progression system quickly became a traditional way of doing things. With that working successfully, collaborations became a thing, and Call of Duty was now an interactive hub of different cross-overs.
From classics like Rambo and Die Hard to some obnoxious yet fitting franchises like Godzilla and Attack on Titan became a part of the battlefield. Who’s to say players won’t be looking at some unique crossovers every now and then?
Fans are actually content with Call of Duty’s frequent crossovers
In a tweet recently, DETONATEDcom mentioned how Call of Duty’s current state is very similar to Fortnite when it comes to collaborations. In fact, the frequency of it can be matched to how chapters and seasons work in the game. Call of Duty is divided into Warzone and the revered multiplayer modes, depending on which game players choose to get on board with.
Years ago, fans wouldn’t have seen this coming. After all, the franchise was very narrative-focused, sticking to themes like close combat and mil-sim tactics. The seriousness of it all resonated well with its player base. But, those days are gone long now.
#CallofDuty is now in its ‘Fortnite’ Era.
— DETONATED (@DETONATEDcom) March 5, 2024
💥 From Dune, to Warhammer 40k & Godzilla x Kong — Season 2 Reloaded features a crossover nearly EVERY week.
Not complaining, but it feels like we have the same frequency of crossovers that Fortnite has now. pic.twitter.com/jb0e8tM23e
Surprisingly, at the time of writing, the community isn’t all too frustrated with this. Apparently, new collaborations keep the game fresh and active, bringing in new cosmetics and limited-time modes for players to try out.
Furthermore, this also creates a sense of urgency among players. If they miss out on particular skins, there’s no saying when something like that comes back. Through collaborations, devs also have the chance to find inspiration from other franchises that may improve the experience.
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