Call of Duty 2022 could feature NFTs

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Activision is reportedly considering introducing NFTs to this year’s Call of Duty.

That’s according to online Twitter leaker Ralph(opens in new tab), who said the publisher is considering integrating the blockchain tokens into Infinity Ward’s new Call of Duty alongside big changes to its user interface and more personalization options for calling cards, emblems, avatars, and statistics.

“NFT’s have been under review, and in consideration, for a few months,” Ralph said.

“[Microtransactions] and content structures are influenced by trends and predictions, NFTs just seem to be that at the moment.”

However, they clarified that “with EA’s backlash against NFTs, it can totally fall through.”

With the Overhaul in Call of Duty’s UX/UI, Infinity Ward plans to personalise ACTV Accounts: incorporating: Global Calling Cards & Emblems, Avatars and, Statistics. NFT Inclusion is reportedly being considered by Activision pic.twitter.com/tEiK6sVK7pApril 4, 2022

EA backtracked(opens in new tab) on its commitment to NFTs earlier this year after CEO Andrew Wilson called the tokens and play-to-earn games “the future of our industry”. Months later, he reneged on that stance, saying the long-term functionality of NFTs and the blockchain remains to be seen, and clarifying they’re not something EA is currently “driving hard on”. 

Activision hasn’t made any official announcement regarding NFTs coming to Call of Duty 2022, nor has said whether it has any plans to pursue the technology in the future.

Activision Blizzard’s stance on NFTs is further complicated by Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of the mega-publisher. Xbox boss Phil Spencer, has previously voiced his concerns over NFTs, suggesting it's not something Microsoft's gaming wing is interested in