Following the release of Call of Duty: Vanguard, First-person shooter fans are upset with Activision. The game’s poor initial perception and its lack of ongoing care by the developers have some fans pointing fingers. With the release of the new game, CoD eSports fans have felt excessively neglected by the California-based developer. Many eSports fans are upset with the fact that Activision has made very little progress in supporting eSports for this year’s franchise entry. As such, many pros and eSports org are speaking out. Former CoD eSports legend and owner of 100 Thieves known as Nadeshot is one of those speaking out. Fed up with the state of the game, Nadeshot told Activision to “Wake up”
We literally went from players fighting for their pride and respect every single weekend through a 256-512 team bracket for $1,000 bucks each in front of 100,000 people to no competition or tournaments until 3 months after the game has been released. Wake up @Activision.
— 100T Nadeshot (@Nadeshot) December 30, 2021
Call of Duty arguably has the most entertaining, outspoken & personable players out of any esports community. Storylines and rivalries that literally span across a DECADE. Vanguard releases and the league says, "you're not allowed to compete on stream together until February" 😂
— 100T Nadeshot (@Nadeshot) December 30, 2021
Nadeshot is Regretful with Returning to Call of Duty
Nadeshot shared on Twitter that he was regretful in his decision to have his organization 100 Thieves return to Call of Duty. Furthermore, Nadeshot went as far as calling himself a “fool” for doing so.
I went to our board of directors pleading for us to get back into competitive Call of Duty. I said let's spend the money, let's give our community what they're asking for, just trust me and I'll make sure LA Thieves is a success. Two years later, I guess I'm the fool.
— 100T Nadeshot (@Nadeshot) December 30, 2021
The Gaming Community Speaks Out
Nadeshot is not the only one upset. Other members of the eSports community are expressing their concerns as well. TacticalRab, an Esports analyst, took to Twitter sharing very similar concerns for the game:
By the time Activision realises that the community is correct about the changes needed for the CDL, the personalities that always have – and continue to – carry our scene will be long retired.
2022 is a crucial year for CoD esports.
— Rab (@TacticalRab) December 30, 2021
Updates
December 30th, 2021 @ 3:51 pm EST:
Nadeshot also addressed his concerns on stream:
Nadeshot's message to the CDL and the players in it pic.twitter.com/0eMgj1Xugh
— Jake Lucky (@JakeSucky) December 30, 2021
