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Call Of Dutyunveiled a talking gun attachment that seemed to have taken inspiration from the TikTok NPC trend.Call Of Dutyhas been taking a unique approach to its bundles lately as it recentlycollaborated with rapper Nicki Minajfor an Operator skin. This time, it embraced the viral TikTok trend that has entertained many netizens.
TikTok has been the birthplace of several memes thanks to its snackable video content, where people could get creative with their clips. Sometimes, things could go awry asActivision once sued a TikTok starfor incorporating his video into aCrash Bandicootad. Meanwhile, with TikTok live streams, some content creators dabbled into the NPC trend, where they mimic video game NPCs and react to gifts and donations given to them by viewers. Popular TikTok NPCs like PinkyDoll and Cherry Crush have captivated their audiences with their bizarre yet entertaining streams on the platform.
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ForModern Warfare 2andWarzone’s Season 5 Blackcell Battle Pass,Call Of Dutyincluded a Battle Buddy named Gwen, an “NPC-style” virtual assistant attached to guns that talks during matches with a smiley face displayed on a small pink screen. Players also discovered that the Battle Buddy would say “Let’s go kill yeah yeah” and “Ooh battlesuit time gang gang,” which sounded likePinkyDolland Cherry Crush’s line delivery. It’s important to note thatCall Of Dutydidn’t name either creator, but the similarities were uncanny. For those who want to get their hands on the Battle Buddy, players can purchase the battle pass for 1,500 CP.
The Battle Buddy’s voice lines understandably caught manyCall Of Dutyfans by surprise as they didn’t expect TikTok NPCs to make their way to the game. Some netizens were also confused about the TikTok NPC trend but were equally weirded out by the voice lines. Meanwhile, others joked that they won’t get the bundle becauseCall Of Dutydidn’t reference jason.reborn, another TikTok NPC streamer.
Apart from the talking Battle Buddy, theCall Of Dutybundle also included a “Catchphrase” RAAL MG LMG Blueprint, a “Trending” MX9 SMG Blueprint, a “Screen Time” Loading Screen, and other fun cosmetics. It’s clear that the bundle really took inspiration from internet culture, which could be a hit or miss for longtime fans of the game.
It’s also understandable why players might find some of these items, especially the Battle Buddy, bizarre becauseCall Of Dutyis known as a game featuring military characters. But it certainly doesn’t hurt to add fun elements to attract more players, includinglimited-editionCall of Dutyskins featuring popular athletesand musicians.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
