Summary

  • Cluster mines in Call of Duty: Warzone can be extremely powerful, especially at close range, as shown in a video clip posted on Reddit.
  • One user sets one in a small room against an enemy team, quickly and easily eliminating them through a massive explosion.
  • Some fans noted how the player was able to sneak up on them through Warzone's footstep audio problems, which Raven confirmed to be actively working on finding a solution to address concerns.

One Call of Duty: Warzone player finds out how helpful and powerful cluster mines can be when used in a small room against a squad of enemies. Besides being free to play, a big reason why Call of Duty: Warzone continues to be a popular Battle Royale experience is the freedom it allows players to experiment with various loadouts and equipment. Naturally, each Call of Duty season typically features a handful of standout weapons and gear that players gravitate towards, but there are more than enough options for those who may want to try something a bit more unconventional.

On occasion, certain weapons or gear can perhaps be a little overtuned, forcing Raven Software to intervene either by providing a nerf or disabling the item entirely. In fact, the Lockwood 300 shotgun recently had its Maelstrom Dual Trigger completely disabled after Call of Duty players noticed the range and damage made the Lockwood nearly unstoppable. Other times, players may stumble into a weapon or other gear that may have been viewed as underwhelming, only to be surprised at how effective it could be under the right circumstances, like the Cluster Mine killstreak.

In a new thread on the Call of Duty: Warzone subReddit, a user posted a short clip of a cluster mine, with a title calling them overpowered. After picking one up from a supply box, the player heads to a nearby building where multiple enemies are hiding out inside. Coming in the back door, the player throws the cluster mine on the floor next to one of the players, as their teammate comes through the door. While backing out of the room, the player starts shooting as the cluster mine is triggered, setting off a massive explosion that fills the room with first and quickly wipes the enemy team entirely without much trouble.

Comments on the thread largely seemed to agree that cluster mines can be pretty deadly, especially at close range. Interesting enough, the mines are supposed to beep, giving enemy players a chance to counter them or avoid them outright, though when used in such close proximity or during a particularly loud gunfight, it can be difficult to hear the slight beeping noise. Others commented more on the fact that the player managed to sneak up on the enemy team, highlighting the footstep audio problems that have continued to be an issue for many Warzone players.

However, Raven is looking to hopefully put its audio problems to rest once and for all. While footstep audio has been a longstanding issue for many players, the studio provided an update on social media, acknowledging the feedback surrounding Warzone footstep audio and confirming that it is looking into possible solutions. While no details were provided on how the issue will be fixed, the studio plans to share more information at a later date.

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Call of Duty: Warzone
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First-Person Shooter
Battle Royale
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Systems
PC-1 PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
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Top Critic Avg: 80 /100 Critics Rec: 78%
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Released
March 10, 2020
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs, Violence
Publisher(s)
Activision
Engine
IW 8.0 & IW 9.0 (Warzone 2.0)
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
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Franchise
Call of Duty
Genre(s)
First-Person Shooter, Battle Royale
Metascore
79
Platforms That Support Crossplay
PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
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