A new map was revealed for theCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarBeta that takes players to the jungles of Nicaragua. The multiplayer map centered around a remote compound and swampy woodlands, and asCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warplayers entered it, they quickly noticed one feature worth debating: the foliage.
This is not the first time that map foliage has come into question. From tree placement inModern Warfareto the claymore bush strategy in the originalCall of Duty Black Opsgame, the terrain is a valuable ally. In thenewBlack Ops Cold Warmap Cartel, players are discussing the use of terrain, with a debate starting surrounding the game’s bushes.
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The middle of the map contains a particular set of bushes that are perfect for ambushes and sneaking. Visibility is low, so players tend to hide among the plants and fire at anyone who travels down the middle map. The issue for many is that the bushes are not solid objects. This allows players to crawl inside of them, gaining total concealment. While some fans are enjoying the stealth-based maneuver, others say it is unfair and against the spirit of the game.
SomeCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarBeta playersargue that the bush problem is dependant upon the game mode itself. While team deathmatch is barely affected, as hiding in a bush is the equivalent of camping one spot, Domination sees a larger problem. TheDomination game modehas a control point located fairly close to the bushes. This turns a battle for the point into a control match for whoever can lock down Cartel’s bushes.
At its core, players are worried that the map’s bushes are providing too much concealment and hiding players too easily. The fix is simple,cut back on the leaves and detail of the foliagegiving it a more open and wider view. As long as a player can be seen many members of the community would call the bush strategy fair.
Still, someBlack Ops Cold Warplayers argue that the bushes are fine as they are. Due to a push for a more realistic combat, the bushes offer aminor advantage toCold War’sstealth-based playstyles, which can be easily countered using explosives or similar tactics. Rather than changing the game, many players are pushing to simply change their own tactics and adapt to the new threat.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Waris set to release on November 13th for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
