FPS lovers are riding high on the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Open Beta launched on September 16, introducing tonnes of explosive new features like Perk Packages. Here’s a round-up of all the perks available for the players in the most anticipated Call of Duty sequel.
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Ground-Breaking New Perk System
Needless to say, Infinity Ward has gone all out with this game. First introducing a revamped Gunsmith 2.0 along with new underwater combat mechanics and a range of new vehicles. Devs have also made major changes to how players utilize their perks in the loadout. For starters, now you can play with 4 perks without using Wild Card.
Perhaps the major deviation is the way you choose a perk. Instead of selecting individual 3 perks as in the previous games, now there is a package system. While customizing a perk package, you can select two “Basic perks“, one “Bonus Perk“, and one “Ultimate Perk“.
Match will start with the two ” Basic perks”, then 4 minutes into the game the “Bonus Perk” will be unlocked. The “Ultimate Perk” is available after 8 minutes into the game. Perks will be unlocked faster depending on the Objectives/kills/assist pushing players for aggressive gameplay.
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More Perks. More Intensity.
Perks have been classified into 4 default aspects – “Assault”, “Phantom”, “Hunter”, and “Deadeye” which will be gradually unlocked for all the players.
The “Base Perks” are as follows.
- Overkill: Carry two Primary Weapons
- Double Time: Double the duration of Tactical Sprint. Increase crouch movement speed by 30%.
- Battle Hardened: Reduce the effect of enemy Flash, Stun, EMP, Gas Grenades, and Shock Sticks. Immune to Snapshot Grenades.
- Scavenger: Resupplys ammo and throwing knives from dead players.
- E.O.D.: Take reduced damage from non-Killstreak explosives. Reset fuse timers when picking up live grenades.
- Tracker: Enemies leave behind a footprint trail, and enemy death markers are visible. Kill markers are hidden from the enemy team.
- Pitcher: Throw equipment farther and see a preview of the trajectory.
- Extra Tactical: Spawn with an additional Tactical.
While the “Bonus Perks” includes
- Resupply- Spawn with an additional Lethal. Equipment recharges over 25 seconds.
- Spotter- Spot enemy equipment, Field Upgrades, and Killstreaks through walls. Aiming down sights highlights them for the team. Hack enemy Claymores, Proximity Mines, C4, and Trophy Systems.
- Cold-Blooded– Undetectable by AI targeting systems, and thermal optics. Does not trigger a High Alert warning. Does not highlight enemy Tactical Cameras, Recon Drones, and Spotter Scopes.
- Fast Hands: Reload, use equipment, and swap weapons faster.
- Quick Fix: Killing players immediately triggers health regeneration. Capturing and holding objectives increases the health regeneration rate.
- Focus: Reduce flinch when aiming down sights and extend Hold Breath duration.
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Ultimate Perks are the gamechanger
The “Ultimate Perks” give you the best effects in the game. Selecting them wisely is the key.
- High Alert: Vision pulses when spotted by an enemy player outside of view.
- Ghost: Undetectable by UAVs, Portable Radars, and Heartbeat Sensors.
- Hardline: Reduce Killstreak cost by one (1) kill. Reduce Scorestreak cost by 125.
- Overclock: Store an additional Field Upgrade charge. Increase Field Upgrade charge rate by 40%. ON-EARN: Get a Field Upgrade Charge.
- Survivor: On death, enter Last Stand with the ability to self-revive once per life. Teammates can revive downed players faster.
- Bird’s Eye: The minimap is zoomed out. UAV and Radar pings reveal the enemy’s direction. ON-EARN: Ping enemies on the minimap.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 launches on October 28 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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