Every year, a newCall of Dutycomes out, and fans are left divided on what the new entry kept from its predecessors, and what it decided to throw to the wayside.
When it comes toCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, it might just achieve the impossible and make most fans happy. Based on the pre-release material and the recent beta, it seems as thoughModern Warfare 2will include a plethora of multiplayer game modes, encompassing both long-time fan favorites and some intriguing new additions. While it already has plenty of modes, there’s always room for more, andCall of Duty: Vanguard’s Champion Hill modecould serve as some good inspiration.
Released in November 2021,Call of Duty: Vanguardwas the last mainline release in the series. Taking players back to World War 2,Vanguardwas one of the more divisive entries in recentCall of Dutyhistory, with some fans despising the speed of combat, while others appreciated the faster pace. WhileCall of Duty: Vanguardborrowed plenty from previous entries, it also brought some new modes to the table, one of which, Champion Hill, would be perfect inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Should Have a Mode Like Champion Hill
On launch,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2will have at least nine different multiplayer game modes. These include classics like Domination and Team Deathmatch, along with some bold new additions like theRainbow Six-inspired Prisoner Rescue, and the large-scale 32v32 Invasion mode. On release day, all types ofCall of Dutyfans should be happy withModern Warfare 2’s offerings, but that being said, there’s always room for more.
ThoughCall of Duty:Modern Warfare 2will have plenty of modes on launch, there isn’t really an option for a smaller-scale competitive mode that pits teams of just a few players against each other in an intense deathmatch. For inspiration for a mode that ticks those boxes, Infinity Ward should look towardsVanguard’s Champion Hill, which pits seven small teams against one another in a series of short, tournament-style matches.
Champion Hill begins by dropping players into a hub area. Players are given a set amount of cash to spend onweapon load-outs, kill streaks, and perks. Once everyone’s loaded in, the first set of matches starts. Each player has a set amount of lives, and the goal is to be the last player or team standing. Throughout each match, players will be able to collect more cash by killing opponents or picking it up off the ground, which can then be used in the buy phase to purchase more weapons and kill streaks.Vanguardoffered several variations of Champion Hill, including trios, duos, and solos, along with more exciting variations like a snipers-only mode.
Call of Duty: Vanguard’s Champion Hill mode was one of the highlights of the game, and it would certainly fit in withModern Warfare 2’s multiplayer landscape. That being said, Infinity Ward has confirmed thatGunfight, a mode that originated inModern Warfare2019, is coming to the sequel at some point. Essentially just Champion Hill with no tournament format, Gunfight pits small teams against each other in tiny environments, leading to some very intense death matches. With Gunfight already confirmed to be heading toModern Warfare 2after launch, that might make Champion Hill’s hypothetical inclusion a bit redundant, though the latter does offer more strategy and re-playability with its buying mechanics.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2launches on October 28 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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