As part of Infinity Ward’s attempts to stand against racism, a Black Lives Matter message now appears during Call Of Duty’s loading screens.
Following the recent Black Lives Matter protests, numerous developers and publishers have openly expressed support.
Yesterday, Call Of Duty developer Infinity Ward stated that it would be taking steps to prevent racism in its games, such as banning players with offensive ID names.
And today, it’s been reported by numerous players that a new update to both Modern Warfare and Warzone has added a loading screen that contains a message supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.
It appears not only when you load up the game, but also when you switch to different modes.
‘Our community is hurting,’ reads the message, ‘The systemic inequalities our community experiences are once again centre stage. Call of Duty and Infinity Ward stand for equality and inclusion.
‘We stand against the racism and injustice our Black community endures. Until change happens and Black Lives Matter, we will never truly be the community we strive to be.’
A similar message has also been spotted in Call Of Duty: Mobile, which was shared on ResetEra.
‘While we have been eager to celebrate the new season for Call Of Duty: Mobile, this is not the time.
‘Our community is hurting. We are heartbroken by the systemic injustice and inequality experienced by the black community. The Call Of Duty: Mobile team stands for justice, inclusion, and equality for all.
‘We ask you to join us in hearing the thoughtful voices that have risen so loudly and passionately to inspire a better future. We stand with you.’
While the move has been praised by a number of players, there are those that see it as simply a move for good publicity, pointing out how publisher Activision banned a pro Hearthstone player from tournaments for speaking in favour of the Hong Kong protests.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call Of Duty: Warzone are available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Call Of Duty: Mobile is available on Android and iOS devices.
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