Deep Rock Galactic’s Promotions Are a Good Lesson for Call of Duty’s Prestige System

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When it comes to Deep Rock Galactic, there are several elements of the game that deserve praise. Ghost Ship Games and Coffee Stain Studios have done an excellent job of supporting and expanding the title, adding new missions, weapons, and cosmetics to the in-depth game. The Space Rig hub area is particularly strong, while the new Seasonal approach ensures that gamers always have something to work toward when mining for resources on Hoxxes.

Another excellent aspect of Deep Rock Galactic is its Promotion system, which is the equivalent of Call of Duty’s Prestiges. However, there a few things that make Promotions feel particularly special. Not only do they fit well into the game’s mining company themes, but the presentation and unlocks tied to Promotions bring them to the next level. Call of Duty could benefit from a similar approach, adding more fanfare and placing more importance on its Prestiges.

Deep Rock Galactic’s Space Rig Hub Area is Good, But Could Be Even Better

On paper, Prestiging in Call of Duty is very similar to Promoting a dwarf in Deep Rock Galactic. Both systems see players resetting their levels, unlocking a new emblem or profile border before continuing to level up their accounts. However, Deep Rock Galactic’s Promotions are made to feel far more significant due to a few key changes.

First, players do not just Promote their dwarves after hitting the level cap. Once they hit this cap, they are given a special mission to complete in order to earn themselves the right to be Promoted. The Call of Duty series could easily add a few pre-Prestige challenges to make the grind more meaningful, with players needing to earn the right to Prestige by doing a bit more than just earning XP. In Call of Duty, these