Call of Duty: Cold War is finally out, but there are some issues players should know about. Overall, most people seem to be happy with the game – though there are many problems that you should know about before getting started.

A lot of the problems that are currently present will almost certainly be corrected in future updates. However, some issues are probably not going to be fixed. Most importantly, players starting Call of Duty: Cold War should know that this game is quite different (in some aspects) than all the previous Call of Duty games.

10 The Campaign

A lot of players have been complaining about the Campaign Mode in Cold War. The biggest complaint by far is that it’s way too short. This might be an issue for those that bought this game for the Campaign Mode rather than the multiplayer. The campaign is also lacking in the cutscene department; a lot of players have expressed the wish for more cutscenes to flesh out the story.

Instead, the Campaign seems more like random single missions strung together, which might not be so bad if there were more of them. Sadly, this has been the trend with Call of Duty games for a while – sacrificing the single-player story for the multiplayer mode.

9 Cross-Platform Problems

This entry isn’t about technical problems with the cross-platform multiplayer experience, but for something far more sinister. Apparently, there is a lot of cheating going on from players of the PC version. There are reports from console players of witnessing PC players who had a 100% hit rate for the match.

Playing against cheaters isn’t fun. The good news is that cross-platform play can be disabled by players who want an honest fight. This might be fixed with future updates, but console players shouldn’t wait for this – just avoid PC players for the time being.

8 The Controls

The Call of Duty franchise has been around for some time. Since the PS3 and Xbox 360 era, the controls have been relatively the same. The controls in Cold War are mapped (mostly) the same, but it just feels off.

The player character feels a lot “floatier” than in previous Call of Duty games. The characters also feel very stiff as they are running as well. There are some other changes to keep in mind. The ADS (aim down sights) for sniper rifles has been increased to the point that they are not as effective as they were in previous titles.

7 Error Messages

If players are expecting a smooth, problem-free multiplayer experience, they might be disappointed. Some players have been experiencing error messages when they try to log onto the servers or create a profile. Some have claimed one of these bugs is associated with using a PC with a Ryzen CPU, but others have suggested this isn’t the cause.

Either way, many players are receiving error messages; so many in fact that a list of them would be too long to list here. Until Activision fixes this with a patch, be prepared to encounter one of these error messages when starting.

6 Watch Out For Which Version You Are Downloading

Quite a few players have complained that they purchased the game, waited for the download to finish, and then discovered they downloaded the PS4 version rather than the PS5 version. These are not well labeled, which has caused some users to begin their game on a less optimized version.

This has reportedly been happening with the Xbox version as well – players have mistakenly downloaded the Xbox One version when the Series X was desired. The Xbox version is labeled a little better than the PlayStation though. So, make sure you are downloading the version you want.

5 Prestige Confusion

The Prestige system has been a part of the Call of Duty games for a long time. After fully leveling your character (typically level 55), the player enters Prestige and their level resets to 1. At this point, the player gets special perks. Some examples of these perks are being able to unlock an item permanently, an emblem, and an extra class slot.

In Cold War, the Prestige system has been changed to the Seasonal Prestige system. The seasons will extend for one year and will include more challenges through which to earn experience. There are problems with this new system already; for example, the Prestige level being reset after signing out and signing back onto the servers.

4 MP5

So you’re done with the Campaign Mode and ready to try some multiplayer matches. Get ready to use an MP5 and watch everyone else use one too. The MP5 is way too over-powered. An explanation for this could be that playerbase has only just begun improving, and getting access to, better weapons.

The MP5’s ratings are just better (on average) than the other weapons available to starting players. This is something to keep in mind when starting but also something that will be less of a problem as time goes on.

3 Exclusive Content

Which version of Call of Duty: Cold War should you buy? Well, if you have a PS5 then that version should be your choice. The reason for this is because the PS5 is getting extra content that isn’t available for other platforms.

This is nothing new or surprising and has happened with the last few games in the Call of Duty series. If history is a guide, this content will eventually be made available for other platforms.

2 Camos

The Camos Challenges are not what they were in previous games, and the camo patterns are not as nice either. Some of the challenges are almost impossible to complete. The one that comes to mind first is the rocket launcher challenge. This challenge asks the player to get three kills before dying 20 times. Some of the rocket launchers start with only two rockets. This is a problem.

Also, the camos in Cold War leave a lot to be desired. The AK-47’s camo only covers a very small portion of the rifle. Be ready for a lot of frustrating challenges for camos that will probably be disappointing.

1 Flashbangs

Flashbangs have always been a nuisance to deal with in the Call of Duty games. They cause temporary blindness and deafness, making the player incredibly vulnerable for about five seconds. The effects of flashbangs have been changed in Cold War, as they are now much deadlier for people who are caught in the blast.

Now you are unable to move when hit by a flashbang, while previous games allowed you to at least run for cover while blind and deafened. In Cold War, you will probably be killed before you can recover. This needs to be changed back to how previous Call of Duty games handled flashbang grenades.

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