Call of Duty has announced the official appointment of international soccer stars as operators in its latest titles. Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone Mobile. Three of soccer’s most popular stars, Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr. and Paul Pogba, will join the battlefield as new operators.
Call of Duty finally confirmed the news as the rumor gained prominence in the community. Soccer fans and CoD fans alike are understandably happy to see their idols taking to the battlefield of the game.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 has had a successful launch thus far. To further enhance this performance, Activision has confirmed that it will collaborate with FIFA to bring some of soccer’s biggest stars into the game.
A photo posted on Twitter by the official Call of Duty account shows Kevlar and Boots in the soccer locker room, with Messi, Neymar, and Pogba’s names on the kit, signaling their imminent appearance.
The post does not reveal the exact nature of this collaboration, but previous leaks have revealed that these players will appear in the game as operators. The leaked photos also show what Pogba and Neymar’s operators will look like, but Messi’s character remains a mystery.
Call of Duty is collaborating with a global soccer star
Whether this operator will be playable on its own or as a skin for an existing operator has yet to be officially confirmed. However, fans can rest assured that they will be able to play as their favorite soccer player in the latest CoD universe.
Modern Warfare 2, Warzone 2, and Warzone Mobile will share the ecosystem. But operators will be available in all three games simultaneously. A release date has not yet been revealed. But with Warzone Mobile not due out until next year, fans can expect to see these stars in early 2023.
This crossover is a new stepping stone, as the franchise has delved deep into pop culture and collaborated with movies, series, and anime. Soccer is the most watched sport in the world. Incorporating its biggest stars as operators into CoD will attract a large audience.
Previous scenes have depicted King Kong and Godzilla on a rampage on Caldera Island. In addition, a variety of crossovers have been realized, including the iconic movie saga. “The Terminator,” the popular anime “March of the Giants,” and “Snoop Dogg.” New cosmetics and more in-game events have become a trend for the franchise in recent years.
Modern Warfare 2 Season 1 will be released on November 16, along with Warzone 2. Only time will tell if the latest battle royale experience will live up to expectations. However, fans can look forward to a wealth of content for the film after its release.
This is not the first time the world of sports and “Call of Duty” have collided. For example, previous “Call of Duty” trailers have featured NBA star Anthony Davis, NFL stars Juju Smith Schuster and Chase Claypool, Formula 1 star Lando Norris, and Premier League star Jack Grealish. appear in the film. However, this is the first time that three well-known players will appear in the game as playable characters.