Warzone 2.0 is introducing a new proximity chat feature that’s split the fanbase even before launch. Here’s what you need to know about it.
Activision is introducing a handful of new features in the second iteration of Warzone, and the divisive proximity chat is one of them.
Warzone 2 is set to be an upgraded battle royale experience that’s shaking up the formula we’re all familiar with in favour of some new ones. The biggest changes are the circle collapse, interrogation, and proximity chat, which is essentially open comms. Meaning anyone in your general vicinity can hear you, and vice versa.
Not everyone is on board with this change. Gameplay and tactics aside, Call of Duty isn’t known for having the most wholesome community. Having to deal with toxic players’ unfiltered ramblings as they close in on you doesn’t seem like a particularly innovative feature.
Of course, you can always report players, but having to be subjected to them by default seems a little ill thought out. But who knows, maybe everyone will behave themselves and it’ll be fantastic! And maybe I’ll buy a winning lottery ticket. Anything can happen. While we wait for that to unfold, let’s dive into everything you need to know about Warzone 2.0 proximity chat.