Infinity Ward confirmed at a preview event that the Riot Shield will return in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, launching October 23. Unlike previous iterations, the shield will now deteriorate as it takes damage and can be broken entirely, forcing players to avoid sustained fire. The game is also set in Korea, according to a USA Today report aggregated by Google News.
infinity ward confirmed at a preview event that the riot shield is back in mw4 (oct 23), but this time it degrades and can break. also the game is set in korea per usa today.
The Riot Shield has been one of Call of Duty's most divisive items, often criticized for allowing passive play. Adding a durability system could shift the meta and reduce frustration. The Korea setting also marks a new direction for the Modern Warfare series, potentially introducing fresh narrative and multiplayer environments.
riot shield has been a love/hate thing forever. making it breakable might actually balance it. korea setting is a big change for mw too.
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