Nearly five months after Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 launched, fans are still pleading for the addition of red dots in Season 3.
Infinity Ward made the controversial decision to not include red dots on the minimap in MW2. In previous Call of Duty games, red dots appeared on the minimap when enemies fired unsuppressed weapons, revealing their precise location. The information provided crucial intel for players, especially in the competitive space, and it has been an uphill battle for players to adjust to the unwanted change.
Players can only find red dots on the minimap in Gun Game, a party mode released in Season 2. With Season 3 on the horizon, is there any hope for more game modes to feature the classic minimap?
Are Red Dots Coming in MW2 Season 3?
Although there is little information available about MW2 Season 3, it is unlikely red dots will make a return. Despite a vocal response from the community, Infinity Ward has yet to adhere to the public outcry.
After the MW2 Beta, Infinity Ward stated, "The design reason for [no red dots] is that we do not want to punish players for firing their weapons. We also want players to actively search out the origin of a gunshot versus just traveling directly to where the dot is on the mini-map."
Infinity Ward has not budged on their original stance. Players will have to wait until Apr. 12 to see if Season 3 brings the desired change.
This article was originally published on dbltap as Are Red Dots Coming in MW2 Season 3?.
