Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Developers Address Time to Kill Criticisms and Tweak Weapons in New Beta Update
Key Points:
- Infinity Ward has released a new beta update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, adjusting the time to kill (TTK) and tuning several weapons based on player feedback.
- The update includes buffs to weapons like the ISO Nightshade SMG, PPSH, Krait P68, Han 86, and Hyeon Burst, while the M4 Hurricane variant was notably nerfed with reduced damage.
- The studio aimed to bring the TTK closer to their desired balance after initial criticism of it being too fast during the first beta weekend.
- Infinity Ward emphasized their commitment to being more responsive to player feedback compared to past titles, with improved communication and coordinated updates from multiple official channels.
- Studio Multiplayer Creative Director Joe Cecot highlighted the shift toward transparency and responsiveness as a key focus for Modern Warfare 4's ongoing development and live support.