How does the Aquatic Combat work in Warzone 2.0?

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Call of Duty Warzone 2.0 is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated titles of the year. As the game is just around the corner, the community will surely want to know more about what's forthcoming.

With a brand new extraction mode DMZ, new Gulag, looting system, and much more, the ultimate battle royale experience with Call of Duty is bringing a plethora of content to the table.

Though, the most exciting part, is surely a game changer this time, given the inclusion of Aquatic Combat in the game. Unlike its predecessor, water will no longer be inaccessible in Warzone, rather it will play a pivotal role in the tactical aspect of the gameplay. To learn more about aquatic combat and mechanics, read below.

In Warzone, operators could immediately die if they touched the water in any way. This mechanic changed a little when Caldera was released. However, only a small amount of the waterbody was accessible. Furthermore, there was no swimming mechanism in the previous iteration as well.

With Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0, Call of Duty is bringing a brand new engine to the table. With that, a lot of things are now possible that were not previously. In the latest iteration of Warzone, players can navigate through "waterways, rivers, and the open sea as part of their overall victory strategy."

However, there are some restrictions that you need to remember. You can only use your sidearms, melee weapons, and throwing knives while you are submerged in water. As for the equipment, all the tactical and lethal items are useable. Some of the equipment behaves completely differently depending on the water physics.

You can also use boats to fight on rivers and waterways scattered around the map. Using the underwater swimming mechanism, you can