“Is Call of Duty Mobile pay to win?” is a question you might be asking yourself, as the new free-to-play game costs absolutely nothing to download, install, and get playing. You can access all modes without ever spending a penny. CoD Mobile isn’t unique in this respect, as many mobile titles allow for free entry, preferring to monetize through video advertisements and/or premium currencies.
Of course, games do require money to be made and to continue being supported, and so Call of Duty Mobile is unsurprisingly full of opportunities for players to spend the CP (Call of Duty Points) currency. If these purchasables are purely cosmetic, only changing a character’s appearance and not impacting gameplay, then that is usually regarded as okay. However, when players can pay cash for additional gameplay boosts, then a game could be criticized for being pay to win.
Call of Duty Mobile Pay to Win | P2W features
At the time of writing, Call of Duty Mobile is currently in its beta testing stage, with access limited to India. While the game could be subject to change before its official launch, it’s worth pointing out a number of potential pay-to-win mechanics that could negatively impact the gameplay of players.
In addition to the usual cosmetic options, which alter the appearance of characters and weapons, there are also upgradeable perks and weapon variants. Players can invest real-world money to unlock more powerful guns and perks. These most certainly impact gameplay. For example, one weapon allows the player to sprint faster for three seconds after respawning. Another increases reload speed. Neither of these boosts come with a downside. This means that, yes, “Call of Duty Mobile is pay to win” can be an accurate statement.
It remains to be seen if the full game will have these same microtransactions. Here’s hoping tweaks can be made to ensure that players can’t pay for significant power.
Blackout Weapons
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Black Ops 4 weapons that we NEED in Blackout
For Call of Duty fans, Blackout has been a surprisingly fully featured entry into the battle royale space. It's got a good arsenal, franchise staples like Zombies and perks, and a refined feeling. However, it doesn't have ALL the guns you'd want. Here are a few missing staples that should be added ASAP. -
Bal 27
A bullpup assault rifle from Advanced Warfare, the Bal-27 is the workhorse of the Atlas Corporation. Complete with an underslung grenade launcher, it can spit out bullets with the rest of them at a close to midrange. Most AW players never found a reason to switch past the default, so let's bring it back into the fold. -
M16
A gaming staple beyond just Call of Duty, the M16 has appeared in just about every shooter franchise with realistic weapons. An old school choice, it's one of the most recognizable firearms around and has a host of upgrades and add-ons to make it stand out from the pack. -
M.2187
An upgrade of an old favorite from Modern Warfare, this small shotgun packs a punch, especially when you're wielding Akimbo. Blackout, in general, is lacking in the shotgun department, so adding a version of one of the signature close range weapons in the series seems like a good start. -
Reaver
Or, if you want a shotgun with a bit more punch, why not equip the Reaver? It has good range, great stopping power, and cool variants to pick from. Why not add the Machete version as a legendary drop? Blowing up opponents with the slice of a blade sure sounds fun. -
SPAS 12
If you're a player who can't stand to have Infinite Warfare representation in Black Ops, lets circle back to a shotgun that we can all agree on. The SPAS-12 is another legendary firearm that's been all over the place, and it seems like the perfect way to round out the shotgun selection. -
UMP45
A submachine gun generally seen in the Modern Warfare games, the UMP45 is an older weapon, although Infinite Warfare gave it the futuristic MacTav-45 variant. Whichever varient we go with, it's a no-brainer. This is a favorite among players of any subseries and would be a welcome addition to Blackout. -
Ballistic Knife
One of the thing that sets Fornite apart from other battle royale games is their constantly shifting game modes. There are plenty of rule variants that keep things engaging, and adding in the Ballistic Knife as an option opens Call of Duty up to the same options. All blade shooting, all the time. -
Storm PSR
A candidate for a rare drop, the Piercing Shot Rifle (also known as the Metal Storm) is a powerful sniper rifle from Black Ops 2. Its claim to fame is its experimental scope that allows you to see through walls as you fire. Root out your enemy's hiding spots with this sleek death machine. -
M2 Flamethrower
Call of Duty has the opportunity to be the first battle royale to implement a flamethrower into its arsenal. Why would they want to do that, you might ask? Flamethrowers are cool. You don't need more reason than that to add in this World at War relic. Camping will never be the same again. -
Gravity Vortex Gun
Fortnite had the sword from Infinity Blade, so Call of Duty needs a stupid powerful weapon that the developers can regret putting in as well. Why not the Gravity Vortex Gun, a futuristic cannon that shoots black holes onto the battlefield? Sensibility in weapon selection is overrated.
