Call of Duty’s annual release schedule has been part of the franchise for more than a decade at this point, but, on top of a brand new installment each year, developers must now consider updates to Call of Duty: Warzone, the battle royale counterpart to the Call of Duty series first introduced in 2020. Community response to the new Pacific update seems to be relatively positive, but Dr. Disrespect, one of the most notorious streamers in the Call of Duty space, is already frustrated with the experience.
After previously claiming that there was “no excitement or narrative left to enjoy” in the staple Verdansk map, Dr. Disrespect emphasized the need for a new map in Call of Duty: Warzone.
Though he had previously claimed that the introduction of the new Caldera map could “save” Warzone, after a nearly eight-hour stream, Disrespect’s opinions were almost entirely negative, describing the map as "boring."
Later in the stream, he sarcastically listed off reasons why Warzone’s update “made sense” to him, criticizing the game for requiring players to own Vanguard to play early, how the audio was making him go deaf, how Dead Silence is back, etc. Obviously, the streamer’s gripes with the game were many, some of which echo sentiments of discontent voiced by the wider Call of Duty community.
The opinions of one streamer, however negative, may not seem very crucial to a game’s overall wellbeing, but, in 2021, Call of Duty YouTubers and streamers are more responsible than ever for advancing ideas and shaping opinions among followers of the franchise. In short, if Dr. Disrespect dislikes Warzone’s new content, then it’s likely that most of his audience will feel similarly. Should his grievances be ignored, Disrespect’s disdain for Warzone may cause the player base to dip slightly, something Activision would certainly like to avoid.
Additionally, it’s worth noting that Dr. Disrespect wasn’t all that enthused by Vanguard, Call of Duty’s 2021 offering. His first few sessions with the new multiplayer mode were far from positive, and his sarcastic “go, go, go, lose brain cells” clip has gone semi-viral among Call of Duty fans. Yet, it’s tough to get a genuine sense of what the doc actually thinks, as he often puts on a veneer of exaggerated anger when playing.
While he did suggest that he may be uninstalling Warzone, it’s more than likely that he won’t give up on the Call of Duty franchise entirely. Dr. Disrespect is one of Call of Duty’s top streamers, and, though it may cause him more than a few headaches, he probably won’t be walking away from the series any time soon.
Call of Duty: Warzone is available now for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series S/X, and Xbox One
Source: Dr Disrespect - YouTube