Call of Duty Warzone 2.0 is the direct successor to Warzone 1. The game shares almost all of its fundamental mechanics with Warzone 1. Aside from these mechanics, the only thing different in Warzone 2.0 is the gunplay and movement mechanics.

Warzone 1 had its share of seasonal events that granted players in-game rewards. Following its predecessor, Warzone 2.0 also features seasonal events like the Mastery Camo challenges, which were added to the game with Season 3.

With the start of Season 5 Reloaded, players are getting another special event titled Faction Showdown Mastery Camo Challenges. Let’s take a look at the Faction Showdown camo challenges and the rewards associated with them.

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Faction Shodown Event

The Faction Showdown is a very straightforward challenge event where players fight for TF 141, or Shadow Company. Players must get kills or vehicle stats to progress toward mastery camo. To complete the challenges, players must get kills in multiplayer, DMZ, or Warzone 2.0. Each kill will count towards the weapon kill challenge.

Faction Showdown Weapon Camo Challenges

Players must earn the camo for each weapon class by completing the associated challenge to earn the mastery camo. Here are all the Weapon camo challenges for this event:

• Assault Rifles: Get 250 Operator Kills with an Assault Rifle.
• Battle Rifles: Get 40 Operator Kills while Prone with a Battle Rifle.
• Marksman Rifles: Get 40 Operator Kills while using a Suppressed Marksman Rifle.
• Launchers: Get 75 Enemy Kills using Launchers.
• LMGs: Get 30 Operator Longshot Kills using an LMG.
• Melee: Get 30 Enemy kills using Melee weapons.
• Handguns: Get 50 Enemy Headshot Kills with a handgun.
• Shotguns: Get 3 Operator Kills without Dying 10 times using a Shotgun.
• SMGs: Get 100 Operator Headshot Kills with an SMG.
• Sniper Rifles: Get 50 Operator Headshot Kills with a Sniper Rifle.

Faction Showdown Vehicle Camo Challenges

Players must earn the camo for each vehicle class by completing the associated challenge to earn the mastery camo. Here are all the Vehicle camo challenges for this event:

• JLTV: Get 30 Enemy kills by running them over with the vehicle.
• Armored Truck (DMZ Only): Ram 5 enemy vehicles at high speed.
• ATV: Stay in the air while in the vehicle for 15 seconds.
• Heavy Tank: Get 20 Operator kills with either turret.
• Hatchback: Get 10 Operator kills while leaning out of the vehicle.
• Light Helo: Refuel your helicopter at 10 different gas stations.
• PWC: Visit 5 POIs while driving the vehicle.
• Armored Patrol Boat: Get 20 Enemy kills with the boat turret.
• Dirt Bike: Perform 20 air tricks with the Dirt Bike.
• MRAP: Get 30 Operator kills using the turrets on the MRAP.

So, stay frosty and dive into MW2 and Warzone 2.0 to bank the kills and unlock the exclusive in-game camo before time runs out.

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Call of Duty Warzone 2.0 is the biggest live service title published by Activision. The game is the direct sequel to Warzone 1. Integrated with Modern Warfare 2, Warzone 2.0 currently features two maps, one for core BR and another for resurgence BR.

Warzone 2’s official map Al Mazrah was officially revealed in the CoD Next event. Al Mazrah is a fictional Middle East Asian region that was heavily present in MW2’s campaign. Another significant region was Las Almas, speculated as the following big BR map of Warzone 2.

In a recent tweet, Modern Warzone confirmed Las Almas as the second map for Warzone 2.0.

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Is “Las Almas” the next Warzone 2.0 BR Map?

Las Almas is assumed to be the next Warzone 2.0 map. Warzone 2.0 creator ModernWarzone confirmed the new map’s potential in his most recent tweet. Several parts of Las Almas are already part of MW2’s core multiplayer such as Mercado Las Almas and Santa Sena Border crossing.

Reputed leaker TheGhostofHope tweeted that Las Almas is 100% the following map for Warzone 2. The speculation comes from MW2’s campaign, highlighting how Las Almas had everything a BR map requires.

Las Almas is based on the Mexican plains. The region has everything, including mountains and an airport. Players who have played Warzone will agree on these points, as the airport and mountains have been important parts of both Verdansk and Caldera.

Furthermore, Las Almas has the most diverse environment featuring dense jungle and a populated urban area. The level also displays the “camo-ish” foilage of the area, making it a perfect choice for a BR map.

Another user shared a map from the game’s cutscene that features a map planned for Las Almas. Based on what we know, the region might be a foolproof map that might be added to the game alongside Al Mazrah.

However, these are just rumors at this point. So, take this with a grain of salt until Infinity Ward makes an official announcement regarding the future Warzone 2 maps.

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Call of Duty Warzone 1 is Activision’s most ambitious take on the battle royale genre. The game came into being as a replacement for Treyarch’s Blackout, which is a paid game mode. However, Warzone 1 is a F2P title that has earned its place as one of the top BR games.

Warzone 1 has had a long run of 2 years, but the game finally received a sequel of the same name. Warzone 2.0 is the newest BR title part of the new MW2 and CoD HQ. While the new title remains the main focus, Warzone 1 is still live. Here’s everything you need to know about Warzone 1 in 2023.

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Can You Still Play Warzone 1 in 2023?

Warzone 1 is still available as a free-to-play title. However, there is a catch. Players who have played the game before November 16 can play the game for free as a standalone title. As for new players, they have to buy Modern Warfare (2019) to play Warzone Caldera.

Players can access the Caldera map in Warzone 1 as of now. Fortune’s Keep and Rebirth Island have been removed from the game following Warzone 2.0’s launch. The previous progression for returning players remains intact. However, there is no cross-progression for MW2 and Warzone 2.0.

Warzone 1 has cemented its place as one of the best BR titles. However, players and the devs have shifted their attention to Warzone 2.0, which has received the same appreciation as its predecessor.

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Aydan Conrad, more commonly known as Aydan, is a 23 years old Warzone 2.0 content creator and a Twitch streamer for Subliners. He is one of the greatest influencers in the Warzone community due to his massive Twitch and YouTube followings.

Recently, the streamer was hit by Twitch and was suspended for 7 days due to a “sexually explicit conduct.” According to Streambans’ record, it is the first time Aydan got any kind of suspension or ban from Twitch.

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Aydan Got Banned for “Sexually Explicit Conduct”

Aydan made a post on Twitter on December 13, “Hey, guys. I just wanted to let you know I’ve been suspended from Twitch for 7 days for “sexually explicit conduct”. Not sure what the game plan is, but I just wanted to be transparent with you guys and keep you updated.”

Twitch is infamous for banning or suspending streamers without any context or notice. So, Aydan was also unsure if something like that had happened to him. However, his recent post made it clear why his account was suspended.

Aydan Tweeted, “I ended up getting suspended for humping my chair and moaning. Looks like we gotta turn it down a little bit, lol.” Which, at first sight, looks like a very silly reason for someone to get banned. So other content creators didn’t lose any opportunity to mock Twitch in this regard.

FaZe Swagg replied to Aydan’s Tweet, “if thats the case yall should be on mixer the way u guys move. Hector be two handing ”

Marksman mocked Twitch’s suspension by saying, “Yea… you crossed the line with that chair Aydan…” followed by two explicit pictures of a hot tub content creator’s pictures.

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What do you think? Was Twitch’s decision to ban Aydan justified? Or should Twitch be more flexible toward content creators for situations like these?

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Call of Duty Modern Warfare (2019) introduced a brand new gunsmith, which has become a staple of CoD titles. The gunsmith allows players to modify their weapons according to their playstyles with various attachments.

Most weapons in MW2 come with a primary iron sight. While iron sights remain the best choice for competitive advantage, a few guns require sights for added precision. However, the current optic selection UI fails to show a preview of what the optic looks like.

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The Perfect Optic Selection UI

The current optic selection in the game makes it confusing for players to understand what optic they are equipping on their gun. Some guns require a thick dot, while others require a thin dot. While the optic selection shows the name but not what the reticle looks like or its color.

Surprisingly, in a recent Reddit thread by u/TotallyUniqueName4, the user shared the optic selection UI with a revamped look. From the looks of it, the selection screen looks a lot better than the current one.

Players were quick to share their agreement with the selection screen. Most of the comments in the thread were incredibly appreciative of the new UI.

Another user highlighted how MW (2019) implemented a 3D inspection in the loadout screen, allowing players to see the sights or optics they chose.

The current UI’s complexity points towards the failure of the UI/UX designer from Hulu. Most players were skeptical of the UI designer, as a streaming service’s UI and the game’s UI are entirely different.

Hopefully, Infinity Ward will look at the community posts and implement these features in the game. The increase in the efficiency of gunsmithing will, in turn, simplify the whole process for their players.

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Call of Duty is one of the biggest FPS titles in the world. The game has collaborated with many celebrities and franchises all around the world. However, CoD has decided to shake hands with the most prominent football legends this year.

In celebration of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Call of Duty brings three football legends to Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2. The MW FC consists of three operators, Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr, and Paul Pogba. Furthermore, MW2 will also feature an LTE- CODBall, a mixed take on football and CoD game modes.

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How to Unlock the Modern Warfare FC

Undeniably, the FIFA World Cup is the most significant event worldwide. The event leaves a mark, and it seems like Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 won’t be an exception. Infinity Ward is bringing in Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr, and Messi as the first celebrity operators.

The three footballers are set to be a part of the MW FC, with Neymar debuting on November 21, Pogba debuting on November 25, and Messi debuting on November 29. According to Infinity Ward, they will be featured as limited-time operators who might not return to the store shortly.

How to Unlock MW FC: The three operators can be unlocked by purchasing their limited-time operator bundles from the in-game store of Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.

Price: Judging from the previous exclusive bundles of MW (2019) and Warzone, expect the operator bundles to cost around 2400 CoD points, which is approximately 9.99 USD.

Stay frosty, and make sure to get your hands on the legends of football before time runs out. Follow our Call of Duty guides for the best loadouts, tips, and tricks.

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Infinity Ward will soon release the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 updates. With the update, players are getting new game modes, maps, playlist updates, weapons and attachment adjustments, and bug fixes.

Players will get new game modes – Raid and DMZ, four new weapons, perk, and equipment changes. The patch will be available for players starting November 16 at 9 AM PT/12 PM ET/4 pm UK.

The update will introduce the new Raid and DMZ game mode, where players can complete challenges to get their hands on new blueprints and rewards. Furthermore, players are getting new weapon platforms. This is the first significant update for Modern Warfare 2 and the launch of the highly anticipated Warzone 2.0.

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A New Era Begins

Starting on November 16, Season 1 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 will deliver action on all fronts: the next iteration of the massive free-to-play Battle Royale experience featuring the much-anticipated DMZ mode, reimagined maps in Multiplayer, and an additional Special Ops mission before the first Raid Episode. There will be plenty of content across both games through the all-new Battle Pass, football-themed events, and more.

Season 1 for Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 goes live on November 16 at 10 AM PT. Modern Warfare 2 will receive its Season 1 update on November 14 at 10 AM PT. All platforms can preload Warzone 2.0 starting November 14 at 10 AM PT.

Welcome to Al Mazrah — New Big Map

Central to the Modern Warfare 2 universe, the city of Al Mazrah within the United Republic of Adal is your first battleground for Warzone 2.0. For example, the following Multiplayer maps are subsections of this massive region:

• Al Bagra Fortress (Core Map)
• Embassy (Core Map)
• Zarqwa Hydroelectric (Core Map)
• Taraq (both Core and Battle Map)
• Sariff Bay (Battle Map)
• Sa’id (Battle Map)

Loadouts Are Not Leaving

Custom Loadouts are back for Warzone 2.0. Similar to the original Call of Duty: Warzone, Loadouts play a significant role in what makes this game unique, and in this new era, players will have quicker access to their Loadout’s primary benefit: the Primary Weapon. There are three ways to earn a Loadout or at least a Primary Weapon:

• Shops – Players can use in-match Cash at the Shops (the new name for the Buy Station) to purchase their Primary Weapon from their created Loadouts.
• Loadout Drop Public Event – Loadout Drops will drop into Al Mazrah in the middle of Battle Royale matches. However, these are not limited or assigned to individual squads but can be accessed by any players.
• Strongholds and Black Sites – Players can also earn their Loadout in the early game as a reward for clearing a Stronghold or a Black Site.

Additionally, in-match Cash can purchase Primary Weapons from created Loadouts.

Vehicles

Here is the full roster of vehicles players can expect to find in Al Mazrah:

ATV: Nimble three-seater with little protection

UTV: All-terrain lightweight four-seater.

Hatchback: Four-door civilian vehicle without any significant protection.

SUV (Standard): All-terrain civilian 4×4 with a boxy frame.

GMC Hummer EV: All-electric super truck engineered for off-road.

Cargo Truck: Large industrial vehicle with a flatbed.

Light Helo: Twin-engine light helicopter for rapid traversal and combat support.

Heavy Chopper: Heavily armored search-and-rescue helicopter.

RHIB: Maneuverable, a tactical boat designed for Special Forces.

Armored Patrol Boat: Reinforced underwater vehicle with mounted .50 Cal machine guns.

Vehicle Fuel, Gas Station Mechanic

“No more unlimited fuel sources — all vehicles (yes, including the EV) use fuel over time, and when it runs out, that vehicle is no longer usable. Vehicles can be refilled either with Gas Cans found around the map or at Gas Stations. Gas Stations can also repair body damage and tires, restoring vehicle health. However, Operators can also perform flat tire repairs anywhere in the world by interacting with individual tires.“

DMZ 

In addition to traditional Warzone modes – Battle Royale Solos, Duos, Trios, and Quads – Warzone 2.0 will launch with a brand-new experience known as DMZ. DMZ is an open-world, narrative-focused extraction mode where Operator squads have free rein to complete faction-based missions, take on additional side objectives, engage with enemy Operators or AI combatants, and search for valuable items, all while fighting to survive toward exfiltration.

MODERN WARFARE 2 OVERVIEW

• Shoot House, Shipment Set for Reimagined Return. “Prepare to finish out those camo challenges or just embrace the frantic chaos these action-packed maps provide.”
• Open the CDL Moshpit. “Before introducing Modern Warfare 2 Ranked Mode in a future Season, practice on the official maps and ruleset with your squad.”
• New Special Ops Mission, Raid Episode 1 In-Season. “Grab your Duo and assault the enemy on land and in the air before gearing up to continue the Modern Warfare 2 story in a daunting Raid experience.”

Shoot the Ship II — Shoot House at Launch, Shipment Mid-Season

Shoot House (Launch)

Situated in the jungles south of Las Almas, the Shoot House’s new home was built for training cartel hired guns with the same level of intensity as Mexican Special Forces Operators. This live-fire facility is just as deadly as you remember – a small, three-lane map conducive to all playstyles.

Shipment (Mid-Season)

Set on a cargo ship taking on water in a storm-ridden part of the Atlantic Ocean, a new Shipment is ready to bring back the chaos that only an ultra-compact map can provide.

Four New Weapons, Two Free in Battle Pass

Victus XMR Sniper Rifle — Imperatorium Platform (Launch, Battle Pass)

“Hard-hitting, bolt-action sniper rifle with .50 cal BMG ammunition. Its tungsten sabot-tipped bullets are fast and powerful but require precise shots over long distances.“

How to unlock: Free weapon within the Battle Pass

BAS-P SMG — Bruen Ops Platform (Launch, Battle Pass)

“An aggressive fire rate and modular frame make the BAS-P perfect for the discerning operator who wants to customize their submachine gun. Subsonic ammo hides kill skulls from the enemy team.“

How to unlock: Free weapon within the Battle Pass.

Chimera Assault Rifle — Bruen Ops Platform (Mid-Season)

“The Chimera is adept at close-quarters combat with an integrated suppressor and slow, high-energy .300 BLK rounds. Subsonic Ammo hides skulls from the enemy team.“

How to unlock: Store Bundle or Weapon Unlock Challenge.

M13B Assault Rifle — Bruen Ops Platform (Launch)

“The M13B features a short-stroke piston system that allows for a high rate of fire and low recoil.“

How to unlock: Store Bundle or Weapon Unlock Challenge

Persistent Prestige

Beginning in Season 1, reaching Rank 56 will unlock Prestige 1. This will grant an Emblem, additional rewards, and a set of challenges – complete those challenges to unlock an exclusive Calling Card. Season 1 includes four more Prestige Ranks, which also unlock a new set of challenges and rewards:

• Prestige 2: Unlocked at Rank 100
• Prestige 3: Unlocked at Rank 150
• Prestige 4: Unlocked at Rank 200
• Prestige 5: Unlocked at Rank 250 and is the level cap until the end of Season 1.

At the end of Season 1, players can continue ranking up from wherever they ended up on the Prestige Ranks. This allows players who may not have enough time to level up to catch up in later seasons while not resetting the progress of anyone who reached the Max Rank during that season.

Season 1 Roadmap for MW2 and Warzone 2.0

Infinity ward is planning great things ahead. Hopefully, more content will come to Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 in the future. So, follow our Call of Duty Twitter account to stay updated with the latest CoD news, tips, and tricks.

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Call of Duty: Warzone 2’s gameplay will be revealed in the CoD Warzone 2.0 event hosted by Infinity Ward. Infinity Ward has shared details on the most awaited Battle Royale. However, the most awaited mode, DMZ, remained in the dark.

Fortunately, players will get their first look at the revamped Warzone 2.0 and DMZ in the CoD Warzone 2.0 event. Here’s how to watch the event and what to expect.

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Call of Duty Warzone 2.0 Event: What to Expect

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 is Infinity Ward’s biggest showcase free-to-play of the year. Content creators and players will get access to Warzone 2.0 and the EFT-like game mode DMZ. This event is crucial as it will display the future of free-to-play Call of Duty titles. Furthermore, the event will also showcase an extended preview of Warzone mobile or the long-awaited Project Aurora.

How to Watch Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 and DMZ Reveal

The event will go live on Wednesday, November 9, at 12 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM GMT. Unfortunately, it will not be live-streamed on Call of Duty’s official YouTube and Twitch channels. However, invited content creators and players will be the only ones to live-stream their gameplay on their respective channels.

Here are a few content creators who have been invited to live-stream Warzone 2.0 and DMZ:

• FaZe Swagg
• ModernWarzone aka Doug Dougnabbit
• Myth
• Nadia Amine
• LVNDMAN
• CouRageJD

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