Call of Duty Esports News

The current no.1 Chess player, Magnus Carlsen, has won the inaugural Chess Esports World Cup by defeating Alireza Firouzja in the Grand Finals. With the win, Magnus has won $250k for himself and 1000 Club Championship points for Team Liquid. Chess at EWC 2025: A Recap The EWC 2025 Chess action kicked off with the LCQs featuring 16 players. Only five of them made it through: Nihal Sarin Javokhir Sindarov Levon Aronian Anish Giri Andrey Episenko These joined the 11more

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Modern Warfare III have officially become standalone downloads across all platforms, including the Microsoft Store, marking the end of their integration with the controversial Call of Duty HQ launcher. This significant change, which took effect on July 29, 2025, addresses longstanding player complaints about bloated file sizes and clunky navigation. The End of an Era for Call of Duty HQ Integration The decoupling of Modern Warfare II (2022) and Modern Warfare III (2023)more

The Spanish Civil War (1936–1939) was a dramatic moment in history that shaped Europe in the lead-up to World War II. It saw Republicans, backed by a loose coalition of leftists and international volunteers, stand against the Nationalists under General Francisco Franco, who received support from fascist regimes in Germany and Italy. The war’s complex mixture of ideology, foreign intervention, and personal sacrifice inspired countless books and movies. Yet, for decades, it wasn't touched by the video game industry asmore

The Call of Duty Rio map was released on January 17, 2024, in Modern Warfare III as part of the Season One Reloaded update. Set in Rio de Janeiro, it’s a midsized 6v6 Core Multiplayer map that mixes close-quarters combat with long-range perimeter fights. This guide breaks down the Rio map’s layout, key zones, spawn points, and tactical tips for better performance in objective-based and team deathmatch modes. Map Overview Rio features two main areas: a central indoor mall andmore

Treyarch is set to conclude its Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Zombies saga with a final map, Reckoning, launching August 7 alongside Season 5. Fans have been waiting since April’s Shattered Veil for a new Zombies map, enduring nearly four months of speculation and teasers. Treyarch’s restrained communication only heightened anticipation, but excitement is now at a fever pitch with official confirmation that Reckoning is coming next week. Setting and Story Reckoning takes players to the Janus Towers, amore

The International Olympic Committee has officially confirmed that the inaugural Olympic Esports Games will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027. The announcement comes almost one year after the 142nd IOC Session took place in Paris on July 2024, where members unanimously voted to create this new Olympic competition. IOC Decision and Timeline The IOC made history when it decided to create the Olympic Esports Games during its session held alongside the 2024 Paris Olympics. Initially planned for 2025,more

The Warbird is a heavily armed aircraft that plays a key role in several Call of Duty titles. Known for its firepower, durability, and tactical uses, this VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) unit is featured in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Call of Duty: Heroes, and Call of Duty: Mobile. This article breaks down what makes the Warbird important in gameplay and how it functions in each game. Warbird in Advanced Warfare Campaign Appearances The Warbird shows up in themore

The L96A1 is a bolt-action sniper rifle that appears in multiple Call of Duty titles, including Black Ops, Cold War, and Mobile. Known for its high damage and precision, the L96A1 is a staple weapon for players who prefer long-range combat. This guide breaks down its performance, stats, and how it plays in each game mode. L96A1 in Call of Duty: Black Ops   Multiplayer Performance The L96A1 unlocks at level 27 and delivers 70 base damage per shot. Headmore

The Chess EWC 2025 is on the horizon. The event will officially introduce chess into the esports scene, bridging the gap between a traditional board game and modern PC gaming. The inaugural tournament will be played on Chess.com and will act as the CCT conclusion. It will also bring some of the biggest names in the Chess world to the esports stage. Let's take a look at what the tournament has in store for us. Format and Players The Chessmore

For a second year, Call of Duty is back at Esports World Cup (EWC). Starting July 24th, 16 teams will clash in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 for $1.8 million and Club Championship points. Let's dive into what the tournament has in store for us! Format, Teams, and Groups The tournament features 16 teams (11 CDL teams + 5 DreamHack Dallas Open qualified teams) playing two stages: Group Stage & Playoffs. Group Stage 16 participating teams divided into 4 groups Every group plays double-elimination bracket Two teams per group qualify for Playoffs All games are Bo5 The four groupsmore

The Cordis Die mission in Call of Duty: Black Ops II is the tenth and second-last mission in the campaign. It places the player in control of David Mason during a drone attack on downtown Los Angeles. This mission is fast, intense, and packed with critical choices that affect the game’s final outcome. Setting and Overview The mission begins with Marine One flying over Los Angeles. President Marion Bosworth is onboard, speaking to the Chinese Premier. Moments later, drones hijackedmore

The Esports World Cup Fantasy Game allow fans to interact with the world's largest esports tournament. For the first time in the tournament's history (EWC 2025), spectators can actively participate in the competition beyond just watching, creating a more immersive and engaging experience. What is EWC Fantasy? EWC Fantasy is a free-to-play fantasy sports platform that allows fans to create virtual teams using real professional esports players and compete for cash prizes. Developed in partnership with Genius Sports, the platform features a massive $200,000 prizemore

The Esports World Cup has returned for its second year with even more games and prestige on the line. With all the excitement of major titles as League of Legends, Counter-Strike, Dota 2, and VALORANT to name a few participating, as well as well-established organizations such as T1, Sentinels, and Team Liquid in attendance, the EWC has become a collecting centre for esports fans to enjoy all their favorite titles in one extravaganza. Recently, Strafe Esports sat down with Fabianmore

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone are set to welcome two of television's most recognizable animated characters as playable operators. Stan Smith and Roger from Seth MacFarlane's American Dad are joining the CODtoons event as part of Season 4 Reloaded, marking another unexpected crossover in the franchise's growing collection of pop culture collaborations. The collaboration was first discovered by dataminers following the Season 4 Reloaded update on July 2, 2025, with leaked files revealing comprehensive details about themore

In Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, the UNSA, SATO, and SCAR teams actively operate the Jackal—a highly advanced aerospace fighter jet. India’s space program, in collaboration with the multinational Solar Associated Treaty Organization (SATO), originally developed the Jackal. Manufacturing takes place in factories located on Ganymede, which the United Arab Emirates owns. Over time, SATO adopted the Jackal as its primary air and space interdiction fighter. Design & Capabilities Physical Specs The Jackal measures 19 meters in length with amore

The Call of Duty TAR-21, also known as the Tavor in game files, is a popular bullpup assault rifle featured in multiple titles within the Call of Duty franchise. Players value this rifle for its balanced damage and manageable recoil, especially effective in close to medium-range combat. Its unique bullpup design makes it easier to maneuver indoors. Many players prefer the TAR-21 for its versatility in various game modes. TAR-21 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Overview and Performancemore

Just days after Call of Duty: WWII was added to Microsoft’s Game Pass lineup, players are sounding the alarm over a critical security flaw. Reports of a Remote Code Execution (RCE) exploit are spreading rapidly, with multiple users claiming their PCs were compromised mid-game. The exploit appears to allow attackers to execute malicious code on players’ systems. The issue first surfaced on July 2, 2025, two days after WWII joined Game Pass for PC. Affected players reported unusual behavior while playing, including random Notepad popups, forced PC shutdowns, and even explicit content appearing on secondary monitors. The attacks seem tiedmore

General Herschel Shepherd is one of the most controversial and influential figures in Call of Duty. Known for his key roles in Modern Warfare II and Modern Warfare III, Shepherd's actions shaped many critical events in the series. Players remember him for his betrayals, his operations with Task Force 141, and his ultimate downfall at the hands of Captain Price. Secrets, decisions, and consequences that echoed across multiple campaigns define his legacy. Early Involvement in Verdansk In April 2019, Lieutenantmore

The SMR in Call of Duty: Black Ops II is one of the most polarizing assault rifles in the game. It hits harder than any other rifle in multiplayer but comes with several drawbacks that make it difficult to use effectively. Understanding how the SMR behaves in campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies mode reveals why it remains both powerful and unpopular. SMR in the Campaign In the campaign, the SMR is fully automatic by default. It’s available during the future missionsmore

The iconic 90s cartoon slackers, Beavis and Butt-Head, are officially coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone as playable operator skins, marking one of the franchise’s most unexpected and talked-about crossovers to date. The Announcement and Release Timing Activision announced that Beavis and Butt-Head will be added to both Black Ops 6 and Warzone as part of the Season 4 Reloaded update. The mid-season refresh is slated to begin on June 26, 2025, at approximately noon Eastern,more