Since its launch in 2020, Warzone players have been voicing their complaints about the Gas Mask animation obstructing their view during gameplay. Finally, with the release of Season 5, Activision has listened to the feedback and made a significant change. The new season, which launched on July 24, includes a much-needed improvement to the Gas Mask animation.
Raven Software, the developer behind Warzone, introduced the ‘Dynamic Gas Mask Overlay Quality of Life’ change in the patch notes for Season 5. According to Raven, the gas mask overlay will now fade in and out depending on whether the player is in the gas or not. This means that players can equip the gas mask at any time without having their vision obstructed, a major improvement for those navigating through the game.
Previously, the gas mask had an equip/unequip animation that would activate whenever players moved in or out of the gas. This animation often interfered with crucial moments during gameplay, such as firefights, forcing players to store the gas mask in their inventory and manually equip it when necessary. Now, players can equip the gas mask confidently, knowing that it will not hinder their chances of success.
The response from players has been overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing their relief that this long-standing issue has finally been addressed. The removal of the Gas Mask animation marks a significant quality of life improvement for Warzone, coming more than four years after the game’s initial release.
In addition to the Gas Mask change, Season 5 also brings significant weapon balance adjustments and other enhancements to the user interface and experience. These updates are timely, as they precede the launch of this year’s mainline Call of Duty game, Black Ops 6, and its integration into Warzone.
Overall, the changes introduced in Season 5 of Warzone demonstrate Activision’s commitment to responding to player feedback and continuously improving the gaming experience. With the Gas Mask animation issue resolved, players can now focus on honing their skills and strategizing for victory in the intense battle royale matches.
Wesley, the UK News Editor for IGN, can be reached on Twitter at @wyp100 or via email at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com for any inquiries or tips. Remember, your feedback is valuable, and developers are listening to make your gaming experience better each day.
