Warzone devs explain why modes are removed in playlist updates
ActivisionThe Warzone devs have been making an effort to be more transparent, and now they have explained the process and decision-making behind the playlist changes.
Warzone often changes its modes with playlist updates, which keeps the game fresh as players get to enjoy different ways to play that may not have been around in a while.
This creates variety, with players being able to enjoy the standard battle royale alongside modes such as Resurgence, Plunder, Mini Royale, Ranked Play, and even Battle Royale Preview.
While some enjoy the change, others can find these Warzone playlist updates slightly frustrating, as sometimes a core mode will be replaced. If you’ve ever wondered why the devs remove certain modes, or are just generally curious about the process, they did reveal an explanation with the February 22, 2024, playlist update.
Warzone devs explain process behind playlist updates
In their February 22, 2024, playlist update announcement, the Warzone devs, Raven Software, shared an insight into the process of the playlist curation.
The devs explained that “playlist curation isn’t an exact science,” and they aim to “appeal to the widest group of players possible,” by reviewing “internal data, alongside social sentiment and engagement.”
They explained that they do this in order to provide “something for everyone to play” across the entire season.
Clearly, the devs are attempting to provide more transparency to mechanics in the game, as they also recently provided a detailed statement on skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) amidst years of controversy.
The playlist updates spark a lot of reaction from the community, as players share their opinions on the available modes. In the comments of CharlieIntel’s post highlighting the update, there are many opinions. “Where is Ashika Island?” said one player, while another commented, “Playlist is nice.”
These playlist updates split opinion, which is most likely why the Warzone devs felt the need to explain the process behind their curation.
Hopefully, this sort of transparency continues for Call of Duty, as we get close and close to 2024’s installment, which is recorded to be another Black Ops title.