Does Call of Duty Mobile Have Overkill in 2024?
No, unfortunately the fan-favorite Overkill perk remains unavailable in current builds of Call of Duty Mobile as of the 2023 Season 1 update. For those unfamiliar, Overkill refers to the Tier 2 perk from previous Call of Duty titles allowing players to carry two primary weapons in their loadouts.
What Does Overkill Actually Do?
Mechanically, equipping Overkill enables swapping the secondary weapon slot for an additional primary arm. Doing so grants a number of tangible benefits:
- Wider versatility engaging enemies at multiple ranges
- Added ammo reserves by carrying two primaries
- Further attachment and tuning customization between builds
- Unique dual-wield primary combinations like shotgun + shotgun
Overkill has consistently remained one of the most popular perk choices over recent COD entries. In both Modern Warfare (2019) and Black Ops Cold War, it boasted pick rates between 30-50% in multiplayer. Players gravitate towards the flexibility and specialization it offers.
Why Haven‘t We Seen Overkill in COD Mobile Yet?
There‘s plenty of speculation behind Overkill‘s ongoing absence despite player demand. Some likely contributing factors:
- Balance Concerns – COD Mobile‘s faster pace and more condensed maps could amplify issues stemming from added primary firepower.
| Map | Avg Size Comparison |
|---|---|
| Nuketown (BOCW) | Small |
| Crash (COD Mobile) | Medium |
| Aniyah Incursion (MW) | Large |
Warzone Integration – Resources allocated towards battle royale mode and future unified ecosystem with console/PC
Gunsmith Parity – Viable Overkill loadouts rely heavily on gunsmith attachment tuning that has differed between titles
Regardless of the actual reasons, many lament the absence of such a staple perk in the Call of Duty sandbox. Let‘s explore the current state of loadout optimization sans Overkill.
What‘s the Go-To Loadout Meta Now?
While the flexibility of Overkill builds isn‘t possible presently, there are still plenty of ways to kit yourself out:
| Weapon | Usage Rate | Avg Kills |
|---|---|---|
| M13 | 17% | \ 3.8 |
| MAC-10 | 13% | 2.9 |
| RKT | 9% | 3.2 |
The M13 retains its crown as king of assault rifles thanks to well-rounded stats and responsiveness. Meanwhile Akimbo perks breathed new life into mag-hungry fast firers like the MAC-10 and Fennec.
Those aching for Overkill-esque setups can emulate some of the flexibility via gunsmith attachments, launcher secondaries, and perks augmenting ammunition reserves and equipment. But the limitation of one true primary remains disappointing for now.
When Might We See Overkill Return?
Season 2 or even Season 3 of 2023 seem reasonable speculation windows for Overkill to make its awaited debut. The studios behind COD Mobile appear responsive to popular community requests, making an eventual appearance likely.
Possible integration vectors might include:
- New sandbox modes like the rumored "Arms Race"
- Limited time events or featured playlists
- Further development of Battle Royale mechanics
- Release timing alongside major content drops to bolster hype
Of course, Kenny from Activision‘s balance team will surely subject Overkill to rigorous testing beforehand to avoid disrupting careful sandbox equilibrium. But most fans remain optimistic about the perk‘s eventual triumphant return!
What are your thoughts on Overkill‘s ongoing absence in COD Mobile? And what loadouts might you try first with two primary weapons? Let me know in the comments!
