Breacher Drone: A Game-Changer or Too Powerful?
As the countdown to the November 10 launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 ticks away, players have been putting the game’s features to the test during its open beta weekends. However, it’s not just about leveling up or unlocking exclusive skins like the Jabber operator; the game has stirred quite a bit of chatter over a lethal item called the Breacher Drone.
“Some fans believe the item is too powerful to be used so frequently in Modern Warfare 3’s game modes like Mosh Pit and Ground War,” says Call of Duty fan TheMW2Ghost, echoing a sentiment shared by many after experiencing what the Breacher Drone is capable of.
The item in question can be thrown at enemies, exploding upon contact, and is powerful enough to wipe out more than one adversary. This power level has led players to question whether the Breacher Drone should be reclassified within the game.
The Breacher Drone should be a Field Upgrade and not a Lethal and i won’t be told otherwise. #MWIII
— MW2 OG (@TheMW2Ghost) October 13, 2023
Highrise 24/7 and Search and Destroy: A Playground for Testing Breacher Drone
During the second open beta weekend, Sledgehammer Games introduced fan-favorite modes like Highrise 24/7 and Search and Destroy into Modern Warfare 3’s playlist. This created a perfect scenario for gamers to put the Breacher Drone to work and see how it plays out in different game modes.
The feedback has been quite polarizing. While some are calling for the Breacher Drone to be toned down, others feel that it adds an exhilarating element to the gameplay. “The Breacher Drone is one of Sledgehammer Games’ favorite items in Modern Warfare 3,” reveals a source within the game’s development team.
Field Upgrade Status: A Compromise or a Downgrade?
TheMW2Ghost took it a step further by suggesting that the Breacher Drone should be moved to a Field Upgrade slot, arguing that it’s too overpowered for its current classification. Field Upgrades come with a cooldown period, and this would reduce the frequency of its usage in the game.
Others, however, feel that shifting it to a Field Upgrade slot would stifle the item’s utility and make it less fun. “This decision would greatly restrict the item and diminish its value in Modern Warfare 3,” argued a section of the community, pointing out that Field Upgrades have a cooldown meter that can only be replenished by scoring in matches.
Looking Ahead: Open Beta Feedback and Game Tweaks
Sledgehammer Games has shown responsiveness to community feedback. Several changes have already been made during the beta, including a notable nerf to another controversial item, the Battle Rage equipment.
“The second open beta weekend for Modern Warfare 3 will end on October 16, so players still have some time to level up and share feedback before launch,” reminds everyone that there’s still time for more adjustments, particularly concerning the Breacher Drone, before the game hits the shelves for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
So, will Sledgehammer Games heed the feedback and make adjustments to the Breacher Drone? As November 10 looms closer, it’s clear that the debate over this lethal item is far from over.
