And as usual, it's more noticeable if you happen to start playing "late" or don't play for hours on end each and every day. Black Ops 4 still holds tight to the series' tedious grind towards better weapons, attachments, and perks. If you've jumped off the CoD bandwagon over the years, these changes may not be enough to bring you back to the fold. From MOBA shooters like Overwatch to battle royales like Fortnite and PUBG, Black Ops 4 takes cues from the titans of industry to craft "new" grooves into a familiar framework. Aside from the expected team deathmatch and control modes, there are trappings of gaming's latest trends in this year's multiplayer offerings.
That doesn't mean everything's perfect or that Treyarch doesn't have a few wrinkles to iron out between now and release, but if this past weekend's beta is any indication, Black Ops 4 will deliver the same visceral thrills fans of the series have come to love.