FPS lovers are riding high on the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Open Beta launched on September 16, introducing tonnes of explosive new features like Perk Packages. Here’s a round-up of all the perks available for the players in the most anticipated Call of Duty sequel.
Ground-Breaking New Perk System
Needless to say, Infinity Ward has gone all out with this game. First introducing a revamped Gunsmith 2.0 along with new underwater combat mechanics and a range of new vehicles. Devs have also made major changes to how players utilize their perks in the loadout. For starters, now you can play with 4 perks without using Wild Card.
Perhaps the major deviation is the way you choose a perk. Instead of selecting individual 3 perks as in the previous games, now there is a package system. While customizing a perk package, you can select two “Basic perks“, one “Bonus Perk“, and one “Ultimate Perk“.
Match will start with the two ” Basic perks”, then 4 minutes into the game the “Bonus Perk” will be unlocked. The “Ultimate Perk” is available after 8 minutes into the game. Perks will be unlocked faster depending on the Objectives/kills/assist pushing players for aggressive gameplay.
More Perks. More Intensity.
Perks have been classified into 4 default aspects – “Assault”, “Phantom”, “Hunter”, and “Deadeye” which will be gradually unlocked for all the players.
The “Base Perks” are as follows.
- Overkill: Carry two Primary Weapons
- Double Time: Double the duration of Tactical Sprint. Increase crouch movement speed by 30%.
- Battle Hardened: Reduce the effect of enemy Flash, Stun, EMP, Gas Grenades, and Shock Sticks. Immune to Snapshot Grenades.
- Scavenger: Resupplys ammo and throwing knives from dead players.
- E.O.D.: Take reduced damage from non-Killstreak explosives. Reset fuse timers when picking up live grenades.
- Tracker: Enemies leave behind a footprint trail, and enemy death markers are visible. Kill markers are hidden from the enemy team.
- Pitcher: Throw equipment farther and see a preview of the trajectory.
- Extra Tactical: Spawn with an additional Tactical.
While the “Bonus Perks” includes
- Resupply- Spawn with an additional Lethal. Equipment recharges over 25 seconds.
- Spotter- Spot enemy equipment, Field Upgrades, and Killstreaks through walls. Aiming down sights highlights them for the team. Hack enemy Claymores, Proximity Mines, C4, and Trophy Systems.
- Cold-Blooded– Undetectable by AI targeting systems, and thermal optics. Does not trigger a High Alert warning. Does not highlight enemy Tactical Cameras, Recon Drones, and Spotter Scopes.
- Fast Hands: Reload, use equipment, and swap weapons faster.
- Quick Fix: Killing players immediately triggers health regeneration. Capturing and holding objectives increases the health regeneration rate.
- Focus: Reduce flinch when aiming down sights and extend Hold Breath duration.
Ultimate Perks are the gamechanger
The “Ultimate Perks” give you the best effects in the game. Selecting them wisely is the key.
- High Alert: Vision pulses when spotted by an enemy player outside of view.
- Ghost: Undetectable by UAVs, Portable Radars, and Heartbeat Sensors.
- Hardline: Reduce Killstreak cost by one (1) kill. Reduce Scorestreak cost by 125.
- Overclock: Store an additional Field Upgrade charge. Increase Field Upgrade charge rate by 40%. ON-EARN: Get a Field Upgrade Charge.
- Survivor: On death, enter Last Stand with the ability to self-revive once per life. Teammates can revive downed players faster.
- Bird’s Eye: The minimap is zoomed out. UAV and Radar pings reveal the enemy’s direction. ON-EARN: Ping enemies on the minimap.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 launches on October 28 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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