One of the main allures ofCall of Duty’smultiplayer is the range of content that gets continuously added post-launch for its many titles. This content can come in many forms, and the cosmetic bundles that are often added to the in-game store often garner lots of attention.
These skins have been quite divisive amongCall of Duty’s community, and the most recent set of bundles that have been added toModern Warfare 2may be some of the most attention-grabbing. Featuring the likenesses of different popular content creators associated withCall of Duty, the recently added bundles compound the newer identity of the IP for what kinds of skins it implements. As well as this, these bundles speak to the kind of content that other franchise’s likeFortniteemploy, further bridging the gap between the two IPs.
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The Recent Call of Duty Creator Skins
Call of Dutyrecently announced new operator bundles forModern Warfare 2andWarzone 2that feature the likenesses of two very well-known content creators associated with the IP. Being available to purchase on May 31, these two bundles focus oncreators TimTheTatMan and NICKMERCS.
Both TimTheTatMan and NICKMERCS have found great success from streamingCall of Dutytitles, with the two being some of thekey figures of the originalWarzoneand its rapid rise to popularity. While both streamers now play lessCall of Duty, the legacy of the creators within the IP is still clear to see, and have warranted these upcoming skins in the eyes of Activision. As well as featuring as operators, these upcoming bundles include the likes of weapon blueprints and charms that are themed around each creator. These two skins are the first to be based off real-world creators, marking a growing similarity betweenCall of Dutycosmetics and those ofFortnite.
Call of Duty and Fortnite’s Cosmetic Approach
Previously, it was common for the cosmetics ofFortniteandCall of Dutyto reflect the overall tones of each IP, withFortnitehaving more leniency to include cartoonish and eccentric skins over the more groundedCall of Duty. With that being said, recent additions toCoDhave been more in-line withthe wackiness ofFortnite, and these new creator skins only compound this change.
Fortnitehas been introducing creator-based skins for some time, with massivecreators such as Ninja receiving in-game skinsas early as 2020. In comparison,Call of Dutyhas been no stranger to cross-over cosmetic events with other IPs, but the recent creator skins mark the first skins to feature members of the community.Fortniteis one of the pioneering titles within the popular battle royale genre, and it is no wonder thatCall of Dutyis aligning its monetization strategy further with the title.
It is worth noting thatModern Warfare 2recently released skins based on soccer playersfor the FIFA World Cup, including stars such as Lionel Messi and Neymar. This was labeled by many as an isolated crossover, but the recent creator skins indicate that such skins may be a mainstay element ofCall of Dutycosmetics going forward.
Call of Dutyhas famously adopted other elements popularized byFortnitein recent years, such as its battle pass system, additionally finding success with its own battle royale in theWarzonefranchise. While some may be critical of the less realistic approach of newerCoDskins, it is clear that the most popular industry titles possess a similar ethos in their cosmetics.
Call of Duty: Warzone 2andModern Warfare 2are available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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