A new claim leaked from the Call of Duty world may divide fans of the series. According to information conveyed by reliable source TheGhostofHope, with Call of Duty 2025, some special game modes (Limited Time Modes - LTM) that players have been able to access for free for a long time will now only be accessible by purchasing the Battle Pass. This claim has already caused great debate in terms of the future of the game and its potential effects on the player base.
Is a Paywall Coming to Free Content?
According to TheGhostofHope, some of the special game modes that are offered seasonally with Call of Duty 2025 and are usually active for a certain period of time will not be offered directly to players. Players who want to access this special content will have to purchase the Battle Pass, which is offered for a fee ranging from $20 to $30. This strategy means that the LTMs that the series has offered for free in the past are now behind a paywall. This situation may be met with a reaction, especially by the series' large and free player base.
Will the Battle Pass Lock More Content?
According to the leaked information, the scope of the Battle Pass will not be limited to game modes. TheGhostofHope states that the Battle Pass will also include more valuable cosmetic items and other exclusive content. This means that the Battle Pass could completely replace structures such as Premium Event Passes, which Activision has offered with separate payment systems in the past. While the Call of Duty series has generally adopted a model of generating revenue through cosmetic content, the fact that game modes are also paid has already caused serious debate among players.
High Price and Limited Content Concerns
It’s a major disappointment that players won’t be able to access limited-time modes without paying extra, especially considering Call of Duty 2025 is expected to launch with an $80 price tag. While the expansion of the Battle Pass system theoretically offers the potential to offer a wider variety of content, there are concerns that it will place an additional financial burden on players. Players are questioning why they would have to pay extra to access modes that they already consider part of the core gameplay experience in a game where they’ve already paid a hefty initial fee.
What is Known About Call of Duty 2025
According to previous official statements, it was announced that Call of Duty 2025 will be the sequel to the second game of the popular Black Ops series, Black Ops 2. It is stated that the game will take place in a semi-futuristic environment between 2030-2035. It was also announced that the remastered maps of Black Ops 2, which were highly appreciated by fans, will be included in the new game. However, recent leaks indicate that the general scope and plans of the game may have changed significantly over time. Battle Pass claims are also considered as part of these changes.
No Official Statement from Activision Yet
There has been no official statement from Activision regarding these Battle Pass claims that the gaming world is eagerly waiting for. However, such content changes have the potential to directly affect players' game purchasing decisions. Especially in a series that focuses on the multiplayer experience, the introduction of a fee for access to game modes could have a huge impact on the player community and could draw a reaction from loyal players. How Activision will respond to these claims and what kind of content model Call of Duty 2025 will ultimately have are being closely followed by gamers.
