CoD Players Criticize Squid Game Collaboration
Drama
07 January 2025 13:25
The Front Man operator skin in Call of Duty—inspired by the character of the same name from the Netflix series Squid Game—has come under fire for reusing voice lines from the Replacer operator. A Twitter/X post highlights the apparent similarity, sparking frustration among the CoD community. Players are increasingly dissatisfied with the series, criticizing the skin as lazy, embarrassing, and worse, adding to the mounting negativity surrounding the game.
This Front Man skin is the top premium reward in the current event pass, which costs 1,100 CoD Points (around $10) to unlock. The backlash has only intensified, with some wondering if the reused voice lines are simply rehashed, altered, or even generated by AI. Regardless of the method, the controversy reflects poorly on the game, which has seen a decline in player engagement over the past few weeks.
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The situation mirrors larger concerns within the CoD franchise. For instance, several voice actors from BO6 Zombies, including Julie Nathanson (the voice of Samantha Maxis/S.A.M.), have reportedly left the series, allegedly due to a lack of protections against AI use in their contracts. This shift in the voice cast has only fueled doubts about the direction of the game.
BO6 initially garnered positive attention with its engaging campaign, smooth multiplayer experience, and revamped Zombies mode. However, much of that goodwill now seems to have evaporated. As the game’s issues mount, Activision has remained mostly silent, and with the holidays underway, developers are on vacation, leaving the future of BO6 uncertain.
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07 January 2025 13:25
The Front Man operator skin in Call of Duty—inspired by the character of the same name from the Netflix series Squid Game—has come under fire for reusing voice lines from the Replacer operator. A Twitter/X post highlights the apparent similarity, sparking frustration among the CoD community. Players are increasingly dissatisfied with the series, criticizing the skin as lazy, embarrassing, and worse, adding to the mounting negativity surrounding the game.
This Front Man skin is the top premium reward in the current event pass, which costs 1,100 CoD Points (around $10) to unlock. The backlash has only intensified, with some wondering if the reused voice lines are simply rehashed, altered, or even generated by AI. Regardless of the method, the controversy reflects poorly on the game, which has seen a decline in player engagement over the past few weeks.
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The situation mirrors larger concerns within the CoD franchise. For instance, several voice actors from BO6 Zombies, including Julie Nathanson (the voice of Samantha Maxis/S.A.M.), have reportedly left the series, allegedly due to a lack of protections against AI use in their contracts. This shift in the voice cast has only fueled doubts about the direction of the game.
BO6 initially garnered positive attention with its engaging campaign, smooth multiplayer experience, and revamped Zombies mode. However, much of that goodwill now seems to have evaporated. As the game’s issues mount, Activision has remained mostly silent, and with the holidays underway, developers are on vacation, leaving the future of BO6 uncertain.
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