I understand the smug elitists who have a superiority complex off of a video game are going to rage at me mentioning call of Duty, and circle jerk about how I'm a casual. Yeah yeah, I get it. But I think there are a few key points that I'm super excited about.

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1) DMZ extraction mode has been confirmed to be one interconnected map like EFT hopes to achieve some day/high player counts.

It will be interesting to see this aspect of Nikita's vision already implemented. According to the description (and some leaks) the DMZ mode will take place on the Warzone 2 map, will feature strong holds with high end loot, bosses, etc.

We will get to see how Nikita's vision of one interconnected map on an extraction shooter works.

It also claims to host up to 100 players at once. It might be interesting compared to the potential 8-12 that you see in EFT (which most of the time you do not)

2) Frequent high quality and interesting events

I remember during warzone there were all sorts of map changes, and cool events. Random bunkers with codes added, the WW2 event where the lobby had to team up and take on invaders, the insane shit like the Kong Vs Godzilla (a bit much, but still dope that they were able to work that into mechanics and such).

Respect to BSG as a smaller indie studio, but the events a AAA studio can pull off are simpily insane in comparison. I mean, as we have seen in this update, starting out a raid poisoned isn't exactly an exciting or thrilling event.

3) A consistent supply of new maps

Warzone seemed to get a new map every 6 months to year. We've gone pretty extensive stretches with absolutely nothing interms of new maps

4) The new mission that showed the potential for new EFT mechanics

For those of you who havent seen, there is a mission that turns the game into what is essentially a survival horror game where you have to craft supplies, find safe combos, get keys, break locks, etc. I think this will help create the keys, rooms, and supplies that we get in Tarkov.

5) The healing mechanic leaks that prove it might be relatively similar to EFT (kitting up)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MQjW4iR0mQ

For those of you who don't watch the video, there's leaked footage of a healing animation for MW2 thats not in the campaign or the multiplayer mode. The player appears to be bandaging himself up. Who knows if it will be as in depth as EFT, but its something! This implies that we will have to be selective with what he have to bring into raid like EFT

6) Sometimes casual is kind of nice and the grind gets exhausting

I already see the "skill issues" in coming, but the grind in Tarkov can be too much. I hate how much time you have to spend ratting through the early levels just to get some decent and fun combat gear when its time to pop off like a chad.

I think having a looter shooter that isn't such a time investment might be a ton of fun!

No hate against EFT, I just think DMZ has a ton of potential that I'm excited for