Is DMZ Permanent in MW2? A Passionate Gamer‘s Take
As an avid Call of Duty gamer and content creator, DMZ‘s launch got me hugely excited for a new brutal extraction-based game mode to complement Warzone 2.0. However, confirmation that all DMZ mission progress and precious contraband weapon unlocks will reset each season came as a gut punch.
Through over 50 hours spent grinding missions to get my hands on special gear, I reached maximum faction rank in DMZ. Having that arduous progress erased in one sweep came as a major disappointment that risks burning out many fans.
Why Reset DMZ Progress & Upset Loyal Players?
Infinity Ward contends sweeping DMZ progress resets each season are necessary to keep the experience feeling fresh and prevent player advancement from spiraling out of control. With new areas, missions, enemies, and weapons planned through 2023 and beyond, some form of reboot between seasons lets the team tune gameplay unencumbered.
As someone passionate about gaming though, decisions that wash away players’ time investment never sit well with me. After unlocking rare blueprints that slay across Warzone 2.0 maps thanks to completing tricky DMZ extractions, having them stripped away makes the hours spent feel wasted. It damages trust between developers and their most dedicated communities.
There must be compromises like letting players keep their most prized permanent unlocks that recognize fans’ effort while allowing seasons to feel distinct. Finding the delicate balance between exciting updated content and respecting players’ accomplishments remains an immense challenge in hit service-based games today like DMZ.
Key Changes Coming to DMZ in MW2 Season 2
While my coveted M13B assault rifle blueprint will cruelly disappear on February 15th, some major changes aimed at keeping DMZ tense and rewarding arrive alongside the great progress wipe:
- New Building 21 location – Featuring reworked interior layouts and reshuffled loot caches to discover.
- Chimera assault rifle unlock – Taking on the new area‘s missions is the only way to acquire this rare contraband weapon.
- Improved AI tuning – DMZ‘s lethal snipers and suicide drones will be less overwhelmingly difficult per player feedback.
- More incentive to insure weapons – Keeping your best-in-class guns safely in your loadout persists through the reset.
What Does Future Hold for DMZ Among Regular Resets?
As both an avid DMZ raider since launch and online commentator closely tuned into fan perceptions, enthusiasm still appears high looking ahead to Season 2. Thirst to explore new zones and take on missions granting unique weapon blueprint rewards persists outcry around losing existing unlocks.
However, DMZ continuing to thrive long-term hinges on how deftly Infinity Ward handles these regular progress resets amid each season‘s new content. If players feel overly punished losing their hard-fought prizes frequently or stop trusting time invested will yield lasting rewards, fatigue is inevitable.
Handling updates while avoiding players feeling like hamsters on an endless wheel chasing the next carrot will require plenty of care from Activision. But for now, excitement outpaces frustration as the clock ticks down toward DMZ Season 2‘s arrival.
I‘ll have extensive hands-on impressions of DMZ‘s overhaul and intel on what permanence looks like amidst the planned seasonal shifts. Stay tuned for the latest tips so we can dominate the new Building 21 location and unlock the never-before-available Chimera rifle once the progress wipe takes effect!
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