The modern competitive online shooter market owes a lot to the Call of Duty franchise. While Halo popularized the notion of online multiplayer on the console, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was the first real title that ushered in the modern age of online gaming, at least how gamers know it today. From customizable classes to killstreaks to proximity chat, Call of Duty 4 is responsible for popularizing a lot of elements that have since become staples of the industry. And based on the scraps of information released so far, it seems as though the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 could be another return to form for the franchise.
Releasing at the end of October, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a direct sequel to Infinity Ward's 2019 reboot of the series and looks to be carrying forward a lot of the same general gameplay mechanics, alongside the more grounded tone. Though it may introduce a handful of new features, it seems pretty likely that Modern Warfare 2 will stick close to the franchise's usual formula, and that means the inclusion of some fan-favorite Perks. However, there are a good few classic Call of Duty Perks that some fans would prefer MW2 to skip over this time.
The Most Notorious Call of Duty Metas
One of the most overpowered Perks in Call of Duty history, and perhaps the most notorious, is Stopping Power. First introduced all the way back in the original Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Stopping Power increases all bullet damage by an absurd 40%. In a game where the time-to-kill is already incredibly quick, a Perk like Stopping Power can make some matches unbearable. During the heyday of early Call of Duty multiplayer, Stopping Power was simply used by every player, as if they didn't equip it, they
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