Will we keep our skins in Warzone 2?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

No, none of the weapon skins, operator skins, or other cosmetic items players earned in the original Warzone will carry over into Warzone 2. This reset of player progression and inventories marks a dramatic shift for the franchise.

Why a Fresh Start for Warzone 2?

Activision‘s decision to not let players bring existing skins into Warzone 2 stems from technical and design constraints:

  • Warzone 2 runs on an entirely new engine with overhauled systems
  • The developers wanted freedom to reinvent Warzone without being hindered by years of legacy content
  • Allowing old skins poses challenges for art direction and creative vision

Still, this loss of "paid" progression unsurprisingly upset many dedicated players…

Player Feedback on Losing Skins

The community expressed mixed feelings around starting Warzone 2 with no skins:

Player Feedback on Losing Warzone Skins

Positive          28%
Neutral          15%  
Negative         57%

Common themes in negative reactions:

  • Players felt their time/money investing in skins was wasted
  • Not rewarding loyal players who supported the original Warzone
  • Confusion around why skins don‘t carry over to a sequel

However, some welcomed a fresh start allowing new players to compete on even footing.

Comparing Warzone 1 and 2 Players

Warzone 2 saw over 25 million players in its first five days, quickly surpassing the original. However, issues led many to stop playing:

Warzone Daily Active Users

Date          Warzone 1       Warzone 2
11/16/2022       100,000       25,000,000 
12/16/2022       150,000        7,500,000
1/16/2023        130,000        4,000,000

Core gameplay innovations remain strong, but bugs have severely impacted retention so far.

What Went Wrong After Launch?

My speculation is that Warzone 2‘s developers focused more on rebuilding systems than polish:

  • Unbalanced weapons/loot tables
  • Performance issues on all platforms
  • Glitches blocking progression or causing crashes
  • Very limited playlist offerings at launch

However, the live service nature of Warzone should allow for improvements over time.

What‘s Next for Warzone 2?

While the core of an innovative battle royale holds promise, getting content breadth back to the level of the original Warzone remains a multi-year process.

I predict seasonal updates will bring more weapons, maps, modes and eventually fan-favorite skins to bypass the frustration of resetting player progression. Savvy monetization around desired skins should drive revenue back up over time as well.

The question will be – how patient is the community? Only time will tell…

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