In a game likeCall of Duty: Warzone, it is vital for the Gulag to be a fair fight for both sides. As an opportunity to battle for a second life, the randomized spawns and gear set expectations for a balanced and fair fight. While traditional maps meet this need, manyCall of Duty: Warzonefans are starting to believe the Nuketown Gulag may be unfair in its map design.
Newcontent from theCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warintegrationand Rebirth Island update has not been completely accepted by the community. Weapons have been deemed overpowered, attachments refuse to work, and other bugs frustrateCall of Duty: Warzonefans. While some of these can be ignored, the absence of the Verdansk showers Gulag has many players skeptical of its Nuketown replacement.
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It was clear from the start thatCall of Duty: Modern Warfare’sGulag showerswere designed to be symmetrical. Players had the same angles on each side, the same loadout, and the same objective. With the Nuketown variant, fans are starting to examine the map and have discovered that one side may be favored due to an environmental prop.
On the left side of the map, players have access to a metal car for cover, but the right side is stuck with wooden walls. With guns that feature bullet penetration, this gives the left side an advantage as they can gun down the wooden blockades and eliminate their enemy without worrying about a similar effect.
Reddit user SamirDando says almost half their deaths are from someone hiding behind the metal car. Fans are calling for the developers to remove the car and change the plywood blockades into concrete as a balancing factor. With the currentCall of Duty: WarzoneGulag design, the left side does seem to gain a benefit that goes against the spirit of Gulag play.
Further examination brings more points into contention. One fan notes that even with the car spawn, the left side player gets two clear lanes to see, while the right side is stuck with one main middle lane. Byshifting props around, the NuketownGulag could become a more balanced encounter.
OtherCall of Duty: Warzonefans believe that these complaintsare unwarranted. From using grenades to navigating the map, players can easily bypass campers and gain a cover advantage. They argue the game itself should not change, but rather players' perceptions of how the Gulag should be handled.
Call of Duty: Warzoneis available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
