New Call of Duty: Warzone Event Playfully Teases Frustrated PC Players

The latest update for Call of Duty: Warzone humorously addresses the ongoing debate between mouse-and-keyboard users and controller players. This longstanding discussion about fairness in gameplay has sparked controversy in the gaming community, and now Warzone is using a new unlockable reward during its Halloween event to poke fun at the situation.

Since its launch in 2020, Warzone has maintained its status as a powerhouse in the free-to-play battle royale genre. The game has undergone numerous updates and enhancements, consistently adding new weapons, vehicles, skins, and maps. With the arrival of new seasons for both Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone, players can enjoy a wide array of Halloween-themed content as the fall season kicks off. The Haunting Season 6 brings a plethora of spooky goodies, including the Purgatory game mode, holiday-themed map variants, and exciting new rewards—one of which has sparked considerable online chatter.

Reddit user Shibeuz highlighted a notable new reward from Warzone's Trick or Treat event, which humorously references the ongoing debate about mouse versus controller gameplay, particularly in Call of Duty. The reward states, "HaHa, When in doubt, blame aim assist," seemingly mocking players who attribute their defeats to controller users. Shibeuz remarked, "Devs got inspired by this sub for one of the rewards in the Trick or Treat event." This contentious issue of which control method is superior or more equitable continues to ignite discussions, especially as crossplay becomes more prevalent in gaming.

Warzone Laughs at PC Players' Complaints

Historically, the mouse and keyboard setup has been favored for first-person shooters, gaining traction from classic computer games like Doom. However, with the rise of modern franchises such as Halo and Call of Duty, many players have shifted to using controllers. As home consoles gained popularity, controllers became a standard component of the FPS landscape. The introduction of crossplay has added complexity, allowing Xbox, PlayStation, and PC players to compete together. This has led to arguments that controller users hold an unfair advantage, a debate that also resonates in other titles like Final Fantasy XIV.

Despite Warzone already boasting a wealth of content, players are eager to see what the future holds for the free-to-play battle royale, especially with the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 later this year. Developed by Treyarch, this new installment marks the studio's first major project since Cold War in 2020. Set shortly after the events of Cold War, Black Ops 6 will transport players to the early 1990s. Earlier this year, fans got a glimpse of the multiplayer mode during an open beta, while details regarding the game’s Zombies and campaign modes remain largely under wraps.