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Secret Warzone 2 landing trick is perfect for quick getaways ActivisionWarzone 2’s secrets are still being unveiled and one tricky player has discovered one that makes getting out of tough situations a little easier. Whether it’s on the first landing of the match or during a hectic escape, many Warzone 2 players will be familiar with the pain of not having a good place to land when things are moving fast. It’s well-known now that deep water is a safe choice, but for a landlocked operator, the options are much slimmer. This trick opens up the map a little bit and could be a lifesaver in a pinch. Clever Warzone 2 dumpster landing trick Being forced to jump off a building is nothing new in the Call of Duty battle royale. Whether it’s because of a killstreak or an incoming helicopter, there are plenty of reasons that a team might need to make a snap decision and get out of dodge. The next time it happens, take inspiration from this eyeqew tip and aim for the soft embrace of an open-faced dumpster. It might sound counterintuitive, but falling into one of these will negate all fall damage and protect the legs of anyone brave enough to attempt it for themselves. A word of caution before trying this: it’s tough to pinpoint a landing without practice, so it might not go over great on the first try. Hitting too close to the metal lip is also a risk, so be sure to get centered over the trash bags before making contact. However, if someone keeps all of that in mind, it’s the perfect way to surprise and outmaneuver a bloodthirsty team. Even if they follow from the rooftop, anyone with this knowledge should be able to beat them to the ground and get the first shots in the renewed gunfight.

Secret Warzone 2 change shakes up Ashika Island meta ActivisionWarzone 2 YouTuber WhosImmortal discovered a secret update that makes suppressors a must-use attachment on Ashika Island. Warzone 2 received its first Resurgence map as part of the Season 2 update. Most community members gave Ashika Island glowing reviews, despite a few bugs plaguing the map’s launch. As the game mode name suggests, Resurgence plays differently than the regular battle royale. Ashika Island is much smaller than Al Mazrah and hosts 52 players instead of 150. Additionally, as the game mode name suggests, players respawn until the latter stages of matches in Resurgence. Considering that, players must build their loadouts, catering to the hybrid multiplayer and battle royale experience. WhosImmortal put on his detective cap and helped resolve any confusion while building the perfect Ashika Island loadout. Why suppressors are essential for Warzone 2 Ashika Island On January 10, WhosImmortal unearthed a secret WZ2 update that removed all red dots from the compass on the top of the screen, even if you had a suppressor equipped on your weapon. He recommended players remove the attachment in favor of something else, as it no longer hid your location while firing. However, the YouTuber discovered that on Ashika Island, red dots once again appear on the compass if an enemy fires an unsuppressed weapon. He tested the feature on Al Mazrah and concluded red dots only appear on the Resurgence map. “Resurgence is so full of UAVs because any time a teammate kills someone, the squad receives an enemy ping. Every time the UAV pings, you also get a ping on the compass.” WhosImmortal argued that some players won’t even look at the compass, but “certain players are not going to want to have any information being told about them whether that be on the compass or mini-map.” The YouTuber recommended using suppressors such as the ZLR Talon 5, Harbinger D20, or Echoless-80 for better velocity, more control, and stealth capability. While this update isn’t going to shake the world, the meta may make slight adjustments, and WhosImmortal urged players to keep the change in mind when crafting their loadouts.

Secret Warzone 2 attachment makes underused SMG completely “overpowered” ActivisonWarzone 2 guru Metaphor has discovered a secret attachment for an underrated SMG that makes the gun completely “overpowered” at close-range. While picking a weapon in Warzone 2 can be difficult on its own, building one out effectively can feel like an impossible task with all the options. Sometimes, just tweaking one attachment can be enough to elevate a loadout into the meta, making it top tier. Although you could spend hours experimenting and testing out various setups in your matches, often it’s better to let an expert do the thinking for you. Well, Warzone YouTuber Metaphor has unveiled a “secret attachment” for an SMG that in his opinion, makes it one of the best weapons in Season 2. Best Vaznev-9k loadout in Warzone 2 Attachments Muzzle: Lockshot KT85 – Underbarrel: FSS Sharkfin 90 – Stock: Broadside FCT – Rear Grip: True Tac Grip – Magazine: 45-Round Mag – While the Lachmann Sub is dominating the meta at the moment with an astonishing 12.5% pick rate, Metaphor believes the Vaznev-9k can contest the top spot with a specific “secret attachment”. This attachment is the Broadside FCT stock which provides aiming stability, sprint speed, ADS speed, and crouch movement speed. Equipping this gives the gun an “insane” amount of mobility and with the rest of the build, makes it “unbeatable” at close quarters. For Metaphor, this “overpowered” stock has made the Vaznev his “favorite” SMG in the current meta, ahead of all the other options. Although the Vaznev-9k does have a respectable 3.5% pick rate, this does still seem underrated when compared to its power on Ashika Island and Al Mazrah. So if you’re bored of the Lachmann and want a different SMG to dominate at close quarters, test out the Vaznev, and don’t forget the secret attachment to take it to the next level.

Secret slide canceling buff found in Black Ops Cold War Season 3 Reloaded update ActivisionBlack Ops Cold War’s Season 3 Reloaded update came with a surprise buff to slide canceling, as players have quickly discovered that the movement mechanic is back in its original form. Slide canceling has been bar none the most significant movement mechanic over the past few years in Call of Duty. Players are able to blitz across any given map much faster than usual by triggering a slide and canceling the animation part-way through. As one of the more crucial elements to competitive play, it came as a huge surprise when Treyarch nerfed slide canceling back in April. Despite reverting the Cold War adjustments, the mechanic was noticeably different for the following month. With the Season 3 Reloaded patch, a secret change has now come through, tweaking the slide cancel function once again. Now, it appears to be back in its original form and just as efficient as before. Competitive veteran Christopher ‘Parasite’ Duarte was among the first to notice a secret change in the new update. Upon jumping into his first games on May 19, he soon realized that “slice cancel is instant again.” In the official patch notes, however, there was no mention of any buffs for the mechanic. If anything, the only section on movement changes outlined a minor nerf. “The time it takes to crouch has been increased by 20ms,” Treyarch seemed to make clear in the hefty changes list. Despite what was pushed through the notes, things are evidently different in-game. Eli ‘Standy’ Bentz of the Minnesota ROKKR also felt the difference when streaming on May 20. Read More: Warzone Season 3 Reloaded patch notes – “It’s how it used to be,” he said on the topic of slide canceling. “It’s the same slide, but instead of coming out into a crouch, you just stand up faster.” The previous nerf was intended to cut down the mechanic, forcing players to complete the slide animation each time around. With this surprise change now in effect, that nerf is no longer relevant. There’s no telling why this wasn’t addressed directly in the patch notes, or indeed if it ever will be either. However, there’s plenty that the devs did go into detail on. Be sure to brush up on the entire list of changes right here.

Secret PPSH Warzone buff makes it one of Season 2’s best weapons ActivisionThe PPSH has been hit with a secret buff following the Warzone Pacific Season 2 update, and it’s become “even more broken” than before. After a small delay, the Warzone Pacific Season 2 update dropped on February 14th, bringing some new features to Caldera in the form of the Redeploy Balloons, as well as two new weapons, and a whole host of fixes. On top of that, a handful of weapons were also hit with balance changes, with the likes of the MP-40 and C58 being hit with nerfs, while the 3-Line Rifle and Top Break got some buffs. As players have been getting to grips with the new changes, there have also been some tweaks uncovered that weren’t mentioned in the patch notes, with the PPSH receiving some pretty hefty damage buffs. The changes were uncovered by Warzone stats guru JGOD, who noted that the gun was already “pretty decent” before the update but is now “even more broken than the MAC-10” back in the day with the broken blueprint. JGOD believes that the changes may be an “accident” because of just how powerful the weapon has become, with the PPSH having an “insane” TTK (Time-To-Kill) even if you just shot an enemy over and over again in the foot. The TTK of the PPSH, based on JGOD’s findings, averages out at about 419 milliseconds, which is just absurdly fast compared to its rivals. Though, if you run the ‘hipfire’ build that has a bit more wild recoil, it drops to 353 milliseconds for the TTK. JGOD’s PPSH Warzone loadout for Season 2 Muzzle: Recoil Booster – Barrel: ZAC 300mm – Optic: Slate Reflector – Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal – Stock: Kovalevskaya Skeletal – Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 71-rounds – Ammunition: Hollow Point – Rear Grip: Fabric Grip – Perk 1: Tight Grip – Perk 2: Quick – As the YouTuber notes, if this is an accidental change that shouldn’t have slipped out, it won’t be long before Raven get it updated and tune the PPSH back down. Until that point though, expect to see the build pop up more frequently on Caldera.

Secret one-shot shotgun attachment dominates Warzone Season 6 ActivisonWarzone Season 6 adds a new attachment to the Lockwood 300, transforming the shotgun into a one-shot killing monster. In the aftermath of Season 6 weapon balance changes, the ISO 45 and Lachmann Sub somehow managed to dodge nerfs despite being the two most popular weapons. As a result, Warzone’s short-range-meta didn’t change much. However, Season 6 also introduced the ISO 9mm, and some players expect the SMG to make waves. And in a move that flew under the radar, the devs added a new attachment to the Lockwood 300 that indirectly vaults the shotgun into meta-discussion. Shotguns return to Warzone meta in Season 6 Season 6 adds a new attachment to the Lockwood 300, and JGOD claims it makes the weapon “completely broken.” The Maelstorm Dual Trigger changes the Lockwood 300 shotgun into a dual-shot weapon, increasing damage and reload quickness at the cost of damage range, magazine capacity, and recoil control. JGOD explained: “Normally, when they add an attachment, it has usually not been a big deal. But this time, it turns the Lockwood 300’s two-shot kill into a one-shot, so it fires both of the shots simultaneously.” Without official stats, JGOD did his own testing and concluded that the Lockwood 300 could one-shot kill a fully plated enemy in Warzone from around 10.5 meters while aiming down sight and 4.25 meters while hip firing. Best Lockwood 300 loadout Here is JGOD’s go-to Lockwood 300 Warzone loadout with attachment tuning included. Muzzle: Sakin DB107 – Barrel: Matuzek 812 Barrel – Laser: Schlager ULO-66 Laser (-0.48, -51.00) – Stock: Heist Stock Mod – Trigger: Action: Maelsorm Dual Trigger (-0.18, -0.10) – If the Lockwood 300 isn’t quite your cup of tea, make sure to check out our guide on the best loadouts in Warzone Season 6.

Secret new Warzone contract adds RC-XD from Black Ops Cold War Infinity WardThanks to a new contract that was secretly added to Warzone on November 10, the classic RC-XD killstreak from Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is now available in the popular battle royale title. Here’s what you need to know. [jwplayer xZgT64z1] The release of Black Ops Cold War is set to send shockwaves throughout Warzone, and we may already be seeing the first effects of that after the RC-XD was discovered to have been added in the battle royale. The iconic killstreak, which has been a part of the Call of Duty franchise since Black Ops 1, was spotted in-game after Warzone’s November 9 patch went live, even though there was no mention of it in the official patch notes. There is a catch, however: the item is only obtainable, at least currently, in the game’s Training Mode via a special new contract that cannot be activated or completed in the game’s live modes. Warzone Detection Contract With the recent update, a new contract called Detection was added to the Warzone training space. The steps are relatively simple and right now it’s one of the easiest contracts to complete – players are tasked with finding a chest on the map, which completes the objective and yields a usable RC-XD. Load up Warzone Training Mode. – Find the contract icon on the map that has a radioactive-looking symbol on it and accept it. – Hold down your tactical item button, which will deploy a modified heartbeat sensor. – Follow the dot on the sensor until you find the special Radioactive Cache. – Open it and you’ll receive the RC-XD. – A visual demonstration of how to complete this contract, and a look at the RC-XD in-game, can be found in the video below, courtesy of YouTuber ‘Ulterior Covert.’ The actual RC-XD in-and-of-itself operates very similarly to the one found in Black Ops Cold War. Players can speed boost, jump, and detonate just like normal, and it’s even the same physical model as the one found in multiplayer. That being said, its detonation is a bit different. Instead of a simple, giant explosion, the bomb will explode and release a cloud of poison gas, which will disorient, disable, and damage enemies for a short amount of time. While it was always expected that BOCW’s scorestreaks would find their way into Warzone, much like Modern Warfare’s did, this now officially confirms it. It also makes sense that it would be added in the training mode first, to give players a chance to familiarize themselves with how to work the item. The only question that remains is when the RC-XD, along with the other streaks, will be available in the battle royale’s live modes. The likeliest date for that is December 10, which is when the BOCW x Warzone integration takes place.

Secret Modern Warfare & Warzone changes discovered in recent update Infinity WardFollowing the major Modern Warfare and Warzone patch that released on May 19, players found that Infinity Ward had made several other changes without disclosing them in the official patch notes. One of the first things players do after an update is released for Modern Warfare is look for the patch notes, which detail all of the changes that the developers made. However, more often than not, a lot of the patches actually make adjustments to the game that aren’t listed in the notes, which can be frustrating for players who come up against unexpected tweaks. That was the case again for the most recent major update in MW, which apparently featured a long list of secret changes that players have had to discover for themselves. In a video published by prominent YouTuber TheXclusiveAce, he dives into the details of these hidden patch notes, which we’ve also broken down for you below. Launcher rework & RPG buff One of the biggest things in this update was the nerf to RPGs in Warzone so that the radius in which they delivered maximum damage. However, as it turns out, Infinity Ward actually went ahead and increased the max damage of the RPG from 150 to 200, which is obviously a huge change and one that they didn’t disclose. This means that, while the damage radius may have been reduced, players now have the ability to deliver a one-shot kill with a direct impact on enemies – even if they have full health and armor. In fact, it appears that this rework applies to all launchers, as the Strela, PILA and JOKR all now exhibit higher stats than they did prior to the patch. Attachments After the update went live, players noticed that there had been a new attachment added for the Renetti pistol, called FTAC G-X, which is meant to improve recoil control while slightly lowering the ADS speed. When TheXclusiveAce tested it in-game, he realized that while the ADS speed impact was true, the attachment did nothing to help with recoil. So not only was this added secretly, it apparently doesn’t even work properly. The other attachment-related tweak was the renaming of one of the LMG ammo belts to “150 Round HEI Belt,” although the function of wasn’t changed. Warzone Calling Card Although Infinity Ward never announced it, a new Calling Card was added to Modern Warfare that gets awarded to players following a victory in Warzone. However, it’s not retroactive, which means you’ll need to get a win following the patch if you want the cosmetic item added to your inventory. Fall damage Remember when we said secret changes were a trend in Modern Warfare? Well, an update that went live about a month ago changed up fall damage that was causing players in multiplayer to get eliminated when jumping off heights that were previously survivable. Now, following this latest patch, that tweak has been reverted, and the height at which you die from fall damage has been raised up once more, and again, not a peep about it from the devs. Read More: Bizarre Warzone glitch reveals new bandages – Other hidden changes “Fake” Specialist buff – In the menus, it says Specialist now takes 7 kills to unlock instead of 8, which would technically be a buff. However, in-game, it still takes 8 consecutive eliminations to activate the new set of perks. – Visibility in White Phosphorus has been drastically improved and it’s a lot easier to see through the killstreak’s smoke effect. – Killstreak spawn protection appears to have been disabled, which means user-controller streaks can deal damage to players right off spawn. This does not affect AI-controlled streaks. – The next major update in Modern Warfare and Warzone will be on Wednesday, June 3, which is when Season 4 will be launching with all new content. Expect the patch to be huge, which means that there will very likely be more secret changes pushed through.

Secret Modern Warfare 2 teaser discovered by Call of Duty players ActivisionThe first teaser for Call of Duty 2022, thought to be Modern Warfare 2, has just been discovered by eagle-eyed fans of the franchise. Call of Duty teaser season is officially here as the very first hints towards the next game have been discovered. It didn’t take long at all for COD players to hunt down a secret that was hidden in plain sight on social media. Modern Warfare 2 teasers discovered by COD fans Things kicked off when Infinity Ward, the developers of the upcoming game, blacked out their social media on April 22. In tradition with previous releases, players wasted no time shining a light into the shadows of the company’s official Twitter profile picture and banner, and that instinct proved to be a solid one. What waited in the inky blackness was the familiar face of Simon “Ghost” Riley, a key member of the MW series’ Taskforce 141. Canonically, the last time players saw Ghost in action was in the original Modern Warfare 2 where he fought alongside Gary “Roach” Sanderson until the pair died together at the hands of the turncoat General Shepherd. This raises a ton of questions about when the new game takes place and how exactly the fan-favorite character fits into its narrative, but expect more answers as the usual end-of-the-year release date draws closer.

Secret Kar98k feature makes it Warzone’s strongest sniper by far ActivisionDespite both weapons’ popularity in Verdansk, Warzone data suggests that there is a clear winner between the Kar98k and Swiss K31 – with one of the sniper rifles boasting an incredible aim assist advantage. There are an array of long-range weapons on offer in Warzone, with sniper and marksman rifles from both Modern Warfare and Black Ops Cold War on offer. However, there’s little to no sign of guns like the Tundra, Pellington, and AX-50, with two bolt action weapons dominating the landscape. They are the Kar98k from Modern Warfare, and BOCW’s Swiss K31. Both weapons boast decent handling, damage, and speed and are by far the two most popular snipers in the CoD battle royale. However, a new video from Warzone content creator TrueGameData suggests there is only one winner, with one of the snipers boasting an incredible advantage. The Kar98k’s origins in Modern Warfare may be the reason for its advantage, with some anecdotal reports claiming MW weapons have more aim assist than those from Cold War. It’s not quite clear if that is the case but, when focussing solely on the Kar98k and the Swiss K31, the former has a “pretty massive” aim assist advantage according to the Warzone stats guru. TGD explained that the Kar98k gets hipfire aim-assist (essentially aim assist while not ADS’ing) to roughly 35m, and normal ADS aim assist out to roughly 200m. The Swiss on the other hand gets no hipfire aim assist and “minimal” ADS aim assist. While TGD argued that the Swiss’ performance is actually slightly better than the Kar98k’s, the significant aim-assist differences mean any controller players should default to the latter. Players on mouse and keyboard should still opt for the Swiss, thanks to its slightly better damage and reload. The differences, TGD said, are probably because of the Kar98k’s classification as a marksman rifle rather than a sniper. Whatever the reasons though, there now seems to be only one winner (at least for controller players).

Secret changes in Warzone’s Season 5 update: Keycards, Buy Station, more Infinity Ward / ActivisionCall of Duty players have found some hidden changes following Warzone and Modern Warfare’s Season 5 update that were not included in the patch notes. The release of Modern Warfare’s Season 5 has introduced many major changes to Warzone with two new unlockable weapons, Stadium finally opening up and much more. However, after logging in to try the new season, players have come across some adjustments that were not disclosed for the patch on August 6. Here are all of the secret changes we know so far. Buy Station price changes in Season 5 After collecting cash from the buildings of Verdansk, Buy Stations let Warzone players spend their money on killstreaks and equipment which can give them a huge advantage in-game. One of the Buy Station’s most popular features allows you to trade some of this cash for a teammate’s return and it seems as if this, along with the self-revive kit, has been made cheaper for Season 5. The buy-back feature and self-revive kit would have previously set you back $4500 but Infinity Ward has now dropped the price to $4000 for each, making it a bit easier to pick up these survival tools. Warzone’s Gulag Weapons update The iconic Gulag also received some secret changes during Warzone’s recent patch and, although it was announced that they would be introducing new weapon rotations, it was not revealed just which guns would be added for the first week of Season 5. For week 1, those unlucky enough to be sent to the Gulag will be given either shotguns or pistols for their 1v1 fight but these guns will rotate every week between four different weapon sets. Bunkers and Keycards return to Warzone Keycards and bunkers have quietly been made available in Warzone again, so you can collect some high tier loot with the help of the blue and red keycards. The new blue keycards have actually been revealed to play a part in Warzone’s Stadium easter egg and can open the locked doors inside this updated point-of-interest. Players are also finding red access cards all across the map, which can get you into almost all of the loot vaults, as bunker 11 still requires you to gather codes from the phones. Call of Duty 2020 in-game teasers The final, and perhaps most bizarre, one of these hidden changes appears to be a teaser for the next Call of Duty title, rumored to be named ‘Black Ops Cold War’. Some Warzone players have reported a strange glitch appearing on their screen while playing, displaying a message that reads “Know your history” in English and “Doomed to repeat it in Russian. As of now, it is unclear what this hidden message means but it appears as if more teasers are on the way to Warzone, following leaks claiming that the Gulag would be next to provide some clues. These are all of the secret changes that have been found so far in Warzone Season 5, but as it is still early following the latest patch we will be sure to update you with any new discoveries.

Secret changes in Warzone update: drop weapons, bounty contracts, more Infinity WardCall of Duty fans have discovered some changes in Warzone following the April 28 update – but some of them were surprisingly left out of the patch notes. Here are all the unannounced changes that have been found so far. Warzone’s latest patch on April 28 has brought around many changes for fans to experience such as a new contract, new gunsmith customs, and more. However, after logging to play the newly-updated Warzone, players noticed that there were some adjustments that had not been listed in the latest set of patch notes. Drop weapons in Warzone Among those hidden changes was a feature that many fans have been demanding since the release of Warzone on March 10 – the ability to freely drop weapons for teammates from the inventory tab. Previously, Warzone players would need to find another gun on the floor to trade in its place when sharing weapons with a teammate, making it much more awkward to share loot with your squad. The weapon drop feature is now available for all players to take advantage of, despite the fact Infinity Ward left it as a surprise by omitting the change from the patch notes. Bounty Contract changes Warzone’s latest update saw the addition of a brand new contract, ‘Most Wanted’, which, opposed to the BR’s original bounty contract, allows players to put a bounty on their own heads to revive their teammates. This change has come at the cost of the previous bounty contracts, outside of the solo playlist, however, as Warzone fans have noticed that the former bounty contracts are nowhere to be found in-game. The change was not received as positively as the weapon drop feature was, unfortunately, with popular streamers such as Ninja and TeePee voicing their disappointment with the former contract’s removal. They completely removed bounties? I thought they were super well balanced. The team being hunted has ample time to post up in a building or roof and defend themselves until time runs out, also knowing how close the threat is. High risk High reward for players hunting. https://t.co/RHRpZiQp2B — Ninja (@Ninja) April 29, 2020 Warzone Access Cards Infinity Ward has also seemingly teased some future changes to Warzone, as players have been finding new “access cards” following the latest update. While it is unclear what these access cards have any current use, some have suggested that they may be linked to some of the locked bunkers that can be found in Verdansk. These are all of the secret changes that have been found so far in Warzone, but as it is still early following the latest patch we will be sure to update with any new discoveries. Want to get better at Warzone? Check out these top tips from a world record holder:

Secret changes discovered in Modern Warfare Season 3 update Infinity WardCall of Duty players have discovered that, in the recently-released Modern Warfare Season 3 update, Infinity Ward made some unannounced changes to both multiplayer and Warzone that they did not disclose in the official patch notes. It’s become a trend for Infinity Ward to make secret adjustments every time they release a major update in Modern Warfare, and the recent Season 3 patch has proven to be no different. In the days following the S3 launch, players have reported a variety of changes that were not included in the patch notes, including a massive buff to the High Alert perk, a tweak to the layout of Khandor Hideout, a quality-of-life improvement to the main menus, and more. Popular Call of Duty YouTuber ‘TheXclusiveAce’ tested out these reported secret patches in-game and he was able to confirm some while leaving a few as inconclusive, including an alleged nerf to the M4A1 and MP7, Ghost no longer countering Heartbeat Sensors, and more. Confirmed changes Hight Alert perk buff High Alert is categorized under Perk 2 in Modern Warfare, and its function is to alert players whenever an enemy is looking at them from outside their field of view, indicated by a yellow border that appeared on their screen. Now, the perk actually lets players know from which direction someone from the opposite team is looking at them from, as there is no longer a yellow border but instead a flash of light on one of the four edges of their screen. Needless to say, this is a massive buff to High Alert, since now you’ll be able to know right away whether the enemy is to the left, right, or behind you, as opposed to before, when all you were told was that someone was observing you from outside our FOV. Change to Khandor Hideout layout Khandor Hideout was one of the new multiplayer maps released towards the later stages of Season 2, and now it’s received an adjustment that was not mentioned in the Season 3 patch notes. There are now two large doors that open up a passageway to the middle of the map, which, prior to the update, were blocked off. While this isn’t the most impactful change in the world, it’s still something that’ll alter player strategies when it comes to approaching that area. “Clear new” option in main menus The Season 3 update added a highly-requested feature to the Modern Warfare menus – an option that lets players clear up any new items, weapons, or Operator customizations with the single click of a button. Instead of having to search through those menus to find and manually clear a new item, you can simply click the L3 button on console to remove the green dot indicators all at once. Considering how many users were asking Infinity Ward for this sort of option, it’s surprising that the devs wouldn’t include them in the patch notes, as it surely would have garnered them some more positive feedback. https://twitter.com/ArtPeasant/status/1248349028841959424 RPG buff in Warzone RPGs have been one of the more controversial aspects of Warzone, as battle royale players have complained that they’re too strong when it comes to destroying vehicles. Infinity Ward seem to have taken this feedback into consideration, as now it takes two rockets to blow up SUVs, Armored Trucks, and Helicopters – the first shot simply disables the vehicles. TheXclusiveAce did note that this change was actually implemented in the update that came right before the Season 3 patch. However, it was never announced in any of the notes, so it’s still definitely worth a mention. Unconfirmed changes While all of the secret adjustments mentioned above have been confirmed in-game, there are a few more from player reports that the YouTuber could not guarantee were actually implemented. M4A1 and MP7 nerfs in Warzone There were a considerable number of posts on Reddit that Infinity Ward had made some under-the-radar nerfs to the M4A1 assault rifle and MP7 SMG, claiming that the two meta-weapons were no longer doing the same sort of damage as their pre-patch forms. After some in-game testing, TheXclusiveAce debunked these theories when it comes to multiplayer, but was unable to come to that same conclusion in Warzone, leaving his investigation open for now. Ghost no longer counters Heartbeat Sensor This was another major post-patch discussion among the Call of Duty player-base, as users were noticing that enemies were able to track them with Heartbeat Sensors in Warzone, despite the fact that they had the Ghost perk equipped. According to the in-game menus, Ghost is a direct counter to the Heartbeat Sensor as it’s supposed to render players invisible to the tracker. This was also something that the YouTuber tested in the battle royale, but his results showed that the perk was working as intended, so it could be that some are experiencing a bug or glitch that came with the recent patch. Read More: Major flaw with Ghost perk found in Warzone – FMJ buff Last but not least, there were some reports that the FMJ weapon perk may have been buffed in Warzone, as there were clips showing players losing both their armor and health at the same time when getting shot at. Technically, FMJ is a type of perk that is meant to pierce things like armor, walls, and other surfaces, so if this were indeed a buff that Infinity Ward implemented, it would sort of make sense. However, TheXclusiveAce’s in-game testing did not show this to be a consistent thing with FMJ, but there’s no denying that something is causing players to receive concurrent damage to their plates and health, so the jury is still out as to what that could be. It goes without saying that this trend of making secret changes in Modern Warfare is starting to really frustrate a lot of players, especially since there seems to be no reason why a lot of these aren’t being included in patch notes. Even the slightest tweaks can really alter how certain aspects of the multiplayer and/or Warzone battle royale are played, so players are now forced to shoulder the burden of discovering what unannounced adjustments Infinity Ward make.

Secret changes discovered in latest Modern Warfare update Infinity WardIt turns out that the update released for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on February 25 contained some changes that developers Infinity Ward did not disclose in the official patch notes. Modern Warfare’s v1.15 update was one of the game’s biggest patches since the recent launch of Season 2, introducing new content as well as changes to weapon balancing, the CDL Playlist, and more. However, upon closer analysis, players were able to discover tweaks that had not been announced in the update’s patch notes. These “secret” changes, summarize by prominent Call of Duty YouTuber ‘TheXclusiveAce‘ in a recent video, include a buff to the Striker 45 SMG and Spotter perk, as well as some quality-of-life improvements to Missions in the main menu. Read More: All weapon buffs & nerfs in MW Feb 25 update – It’s not clear exactly why Infinity Ward didn’t include them in the patch notes since they’re plenty significant enough, and it’s not the first time they’ve done something like this either. Back in December, the devs were found to have omitted a long list of changes in two different updates, something which they got a lot of flack for. A full breakdown of the unannounced changes from the February 28 update can be found below. Secret buff to Striker 45 SMG In this patch, the Striker 45’s range and ADS speed were improved to better match the description of the 300mm Poly Barrel. However, there was another, and perhaps even more significant buff implemented that Infinity Ward didn’t mention in the patch notes. The .45 ACP Hollow Point rounds attachment, which turns the SMG into a two-round burst weapon, had its damage stats bumped up slightly, according to TheXclusiveAce’s calculations: Pre-patch stats (damage at different ranges) Limb Damage: 42-30-21 – Torso Damage: 48-34-24 – Shots to Kill: 3-5 – Headshots: 77-55-39 – Post-patch stats Limb Damage: 42-30-21 – Upper Torso Damage: 50-35-25 – Shots to Kill: 2-4 – Headshots: 77-55-38 – While these increases may not seem like much, they are actually just enough to make easily-noticeable differences in the Striker 45’s viability with the Hollow Point rounds equipped. Now, at short to intermediate ranges, the SMG is almost always a single-burst kill if you aim at an enemy’s upper torso; you don’t even need to get headshots. Read More: 5 best Striker 45 classes & attachments – Spotter perk buff Another thing that was secretly buffed in this update was the Spotter perk, which allows you to “see enemy equipment, field upgrades, and killstreaks through walls, and mark them for your team by aiming down sights.” Now, if you have Spotter equipped, you can actually hack and take control of enemy equipment through walls as long as you’re able to see them on your screen. This change was something Infinity Ward said would be coming soon in the Season 2 launch update, and now they’ve implemented it without mentioning it in the patch notes. A full summary of all these undisclosed adjustments can be found in TheXclusiveAce’s video below: Needless to say, it’s obviously a bit concerning for players that Infinity Ward continue to make these kinds of changes without announcing them in each update’s patch notes. The Call of Duty community will hope that this isn’t a trend the keeps going with future patches, because even the smallest in-game tweaks can end up making huge differences.

Secret change to Warzone footstep audio found after Season 5 update Infinity Ward[jwplayer br5AuoVJ] Like the AUX cord on a road trip, Call of Duty: Warzone’s footstep audio is a major issue within the community. Following Season 5’s update, those controversial audio cues appear to have received a secret buff in addition to the one listed in patch notes. The audio in Warzone has been a discussion point since day one and developers at Infinity Ward have looked to improve sonic cues on various occasions. Each engagement is inherently vital in a battle royale, as a player’s life holds greater value when respawning is a much greater ordeal than in multiplayer. But it’s hard to start an engagement off on the right foot, so to speak when you struggle to hear your enemies stomping around. In the Season 5 update, they experimented with nerfing how easily footsteps are muffled by crouch-walking. And, apparently, they have also secretly adjusted occlusion as well (making enemies easier to hear through closed windows or walls). The Season 5 patch notes indicated that there is a brief decay period when transitioning from heavy to lighter footsteps (e.g. from sprinting to walking or crouch-walking), but YouTuber ‘XclusiveAce’ has also discovered an adjustment to occlusion that makes it significantly easier to hear enemies through surfaces. After confirming the change mentioned by patch notes, XclusiveAce uses an earlier video from JackFrags that experimented widely with Warzone’s audio cues to address a hidden adjustment to occlusion. In a test of footstep audio, it is revealed that, behind a closed window, approaching footsteps can now be heard at around double the distance from before and much more clearly as they get nearer. (Segment begins at 10:25 mark) Afterwards, he compares footstep audio approaching the window when it is closed and when it is broken, revealing that there is still, reasonably, greater clarity when the window is open. But, unlike earlier, the difference isn’t drastic. These should be welcome adjustments for Warzone, as the Dead Silence Field Upgrade or a slow crouch-walk ought to be the only ways for an enemy to sneak up with absolute stealth. But, as of yet, it is unclear that they have perfected audio consistency and playerbase reactions have been mixed. As noted in complaints on social media, some people remain dissatisfied with the game’s audio and Season 5’s adjustments seem to have had no effect for them. It is entirely unclear whether or not that will change as players get more time in the new season, but at least there are some changes to monitor. Hopefully, this is a step in the right direction.

Second CWL Pro League organization accused of blackmailing players MLGMidnight Esports have become the second Call of Duty team to be accused of using their CWL Pro League spot in an attempt to force players into signing contracts. On Wednesday, March 6, Michael ‘Beehzy’ Said alleged that Excelerate Gaming had used their CWL Pro League spot to blackmail the players into signing a contract with the organization, and owed the players money dating back to January 2019. Now, an anonymous source talking to the CWL Intel Twitter account has alleged that Midnight have also been using their CWL Pro League spot in an attempt to force the Midnight players into signing a contract that they had refused. The anonymous person claims that the Midnight roster had a contract with the organization for the Pro League Qualifier, with the option to extend it if they qualified. Midnight then attempted to hold the roster to this extension, even though they hadn’t officially signed it. The players were allegedly then told that they would not receive a contract until they had signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement, which following legal advice the roster agreed to sign. Players were then offered a contract described as “inconsistent,” with the roster referred to as both employees and contractors, which was declined following advice from their legal council. Following unsuccessful attempts to contact Midnight’s attorney, the four players who had refused to sign the contract, alongside the team’s coach, were all then blocked on Twitter by the owners of the organization on February 27. Midnight then attempted to drop the four holdouts, but when this was denied by MLG, they followed the players again, moved Eric ‘JetLi’ Phan to the substitute position and released coach Ricky ‘Atura’ Lugo. 400The source then claims that the players received threatening messages from the organization’s owners, telling them that if they continued to refuse the contract, they would be dropped from the organization and lose their position as a player in the Pro League. Finally, the anonymous person states that MLG were then asked to step in, and eventually said that the Midnight roster could be transferred to another team. At this point, Dylan ‘Envoy’ Hannon accepted an offer from another organization, and with Saul ‘Parzelion’ Masse-Siguenza’s move to UYU, the five-man roster was forced to disband. :shushing: THE MIDNIGHT SITUATION. A person has contacted me and asked if I could share this anonymously. *sips tea* pic.twitter.com/jNNzDXcz9U — CWL INTEL #ROSTERMANIA (@INTELCallofDuty) March 8, 2019 This isn’t the first time that Midnight has come under fire, as OpTic Gaming star Ian ‘Crimsix’ Porter previously took aim at the organization for failing to pay four of their players, a claim that would match the four players who allegedly refused to sign a contract with them. Dexerto reached out to Midnight CEO Ken ‘K2’ McGraw for a comment, who stated: “Un-named and anonymous sources with baseless claims do not merit an official response.”

Seattle Surge’s Octane reveals his perfect Tundra BOCW League Play loadout Call of Duty League / ActivisionSamuel ‘Octane’ Larew is commonly regarded as one of the most accurate shots in Call of Duty, and now he’s revealed his ideal sniping loadout for Black Ops Cold War League Play. League Play was introduced to the game on February 8 for competitive-minded players, using CDL rules, modes and maps to give players a taste of the real esport experience. While Treyarch received a lot of flack for the implementation of League Play, which had multiple bugs and issues at launch, many competitive players are glad to see it finally arrive. With that comes the added pressure of sorting out your loadouts. While the game provides several loadouts using XM4s, AK74us and Krig 6s, you might be wanting to change up some of the weapons or attachments. Octane’s LW3 Tundra BOCW League Play loadout One weapon that is highly desired yet missing from the default classes is a good sniping loadout. Read More: CDL Champs 2021 date potentially leaked – There have been multiple complaints from pro and casual players alike that sniping in Black Ops Cold War is too easy, but regardless of where you stand on the debate, Octane’s sniper loadout will definitely make it easier to find picks in League Play. The first thing to note is that Octane uses the Law Breaker wildcard so he can pair his sniper with an AK74u SMG. Here’s the attachments he uses for each weapon: AK74u loadout Muzzle: Spetsnaz Compensator – Barrel: 9.3” Extended – Underbarrel: Spetsnaz Speedgrip – Handle: GRU Elastic Wrap – Stock: KGB Skeletal Stock – LW3 Tundra loadout Barrel: 26.5” Hammer Forged – Underbarrel: SFOD Speedgrip – Magazine: 7 Rnd – Handle: Airborne Elastic Wrap – Stock: Raider Pad – Loadout at 1:36 With the Law Breaker wildcard, Octane also opts for Tactical Mask, Flak Jacket and Ninja as his perks, while carrying a flashbang and semtex. Of course, the main field upgrade you’ll want to carry is the Trophy System. Overall, this is primarily targeted towards Search and Destroy lobbies, but with how powerful the snipers are in BOCW, can probably be brought into the respawn game modes too. It might not make you as proficient as Octane is on the battlefield, but this loadout should help you cause some serious headaches in League Play.

Seattle Surge tease 2022 CDL roster announcement Call of Duty LeagueThe Call of Duty League’s Seattle Surge teased the announcement of their 2022 roster with a post on Twitter. The team previously released their entire 2021 roster on August 20. The Seattle Surge are likely to be the next Call of Duty League team to announce their 2022 after releasing an announcement teaser on Twitter. The tweet read “Keep an eye out this week… #WhatsInTheWater” and was accompanied by a 17-second video of the Surge’s logo rising out of a stormy ocean as ominous music plays and morse code spells out ‘INTEL INCOMING’. New-look Surge The Seattle Surge is one of the Call of Duty League teams undergoing a complete rebuild ahead of the 2022 season. They were one of the league’s worst teams across its first two seasons, finishing 11th in Season 1 and 9th in Season 2. Despite the talented rosters they have fielded, they have never been able to achieve consistent results. Keep an eye out this week… #WhatsInTheWater pic.twitter.com/Op1F77kIab — Seattle Surge (@SeattleSurge) September 13, 2021 The announcement of a roster reveal comes nearly a month after they released their entire 2021 roster with the apparent intention of starting completely from scratch. The Surge was one of the teams whose alleged 2022 roster was leaked by Twitter account @INTELCallofDuty on September 3. The leaked roster has the Surge building a young team that can hopefully grow into a contender over the new few seasons. Seattle Surge reportedly have their lineup for CDL 2022 👀 • @AccuracyLA • @MackMelts • @SibDMDL • @Pred_RNG(per @INTELCallofDuty) pic.twitter.com/lgic1LCl5o — Dexerto Esports (@DexertoEsports) September 3, 2021 25-year-old Lamar ‘Accuracy’ Abedi will allegedly be the Surge’s veteran leader. He was a starter for the Minnesota RØKKR in 2021 until being benched for the second half of the season. He was released by Minnesota at the start of the offseason. Accuracy was quick to post following Seattle’s announcement. Seattle all but confirmed the signing later on September 14, dropping another video whose morse code translated to “The water is freezing over”, most likely a reference to Accuracy’s nickname – The Ice Man. MESSAGE_001: Received.#WhatsInTheWater pic.twitter.com/0clAsvm39o — Seattle Surge (@SeattleSurge) September 14, 2021 19-year-old Makenzie ‘Mack’ Kelley has played the last two seasons for the New York Subliners but reports have him being sold to Seattle as New York looks to build a win-now roster. Mack’s stats were very middle of the pack for 2021, but maybe a change of scenery will help him find his form. The Surge’s September 16 post was their clearest of the first three, with a morse code message that read “Inbound New York Mack truck”. MESSAGE_003: Received. #WhatsInTheWater pic.twitter.com/Hq9nMWzTgO — Seattle Surge (@SeattleSurge) September 16, 2021 19-year-old Duante ‘Sib’ Grey is a product of the Atlanta FaZe academy but has never been able to break into the starting lineup. Listed as FaZe’s substitute for 2021, he spent most of the season on loan. A move to Seattle will give him the chance to show what he can really do. Seattle’s September 15 teaser translated to “Say hello to my little friend”. Initially causing some confusion that the Surge had signed Anthony “Methodz” Zinni, fans later pointed to this potentially confirming Sib, whose favorite movie is reportedly Scarface. MESSAGE_002: Received. #WhatsInTheWater pic.twitter.com/X8NVFhmeDj — Seattle Surge (@SeattleSurge) September 15, 2021 Amer ‘Pred’ Zulbeari may be Seattle’s most intriguing pickup. While he has no CDL experience, the Australian has been part of a Renegades team that has absolutely dominated APAC Challengers for the past two years. If he can maintain that level of play in the CDL, he might be an early contender for 2022 Rookie of the Year. Pred also teased an announcement of his own on Twitter following Seattle’s post. Seattle’s fourth morse code teaser, posted on September 17, appeared to confirm that Pred was Seattle-bound. MESSAGE_004: Received. #WhatsInTheWater pic.twitter.com/zhWo87Fy7F — Seattle Surge (@SeattleSurge) September 17, 2021 The message translated to “He’s still on the island”, likely a reference to Pred’s Australian homeland. Whether this is the roster that Seattle will debut, we will have to wait and see until their official announcement at an unspecified time this week.

Seattle Surge reveal new 2021 CDL roster featuring Octane & Gunless CDL[jwplayer qYU9URvL] The Call of Duty League’s Seattle Surge have announced their new roster for the upcoming 2021 season, assembling a cast of players they believe will complement star-man Sam ‘Octane’ Larew. With the 2020 CDL season officially in the books, most of the franchises are still working to put together new rosters for the upcoming campaign, especially since the competitive format has been reverted from 5v5 to 4v4. One of those teams was Seattle Surge, who, on September 23, announced that they’d recruited the services of veterans Gunless, Prestinni, and Loony to team up with their superstar, Octane. The team will be coached by JoeyNubzy, who, along with Octane, is the only holdover from Seattle’s previous roster after they decided to sever ties with six of their players. They will still need to sign one more player, however, to meet the league’s requirement of having at least one substitute. Seattle Surge 2021 roster: Sam ‘Octane’ Larew – Peirce ‘Gunless’ Hillman – Preston ‘Prestinni’ Sanderson – Daniel ‘Loony’ Loza – Joey ‘Nubzy’ DiGiacomo (coach) – Operation is a go: Meet your Seattle Surge Squad.#DrownThemOut | @SpiderTech pic.twitter.com/fR3ENkRSAB — Seattle Surge (@SeattleSurge) September 23, 2020 Gunless and Prestinni both arrive from the Huntsmen, although, interestingly enough, they never actually played together on the Chicago roster. Gunless was benched after they finished 3rd/4th at the Chicago Home Series, with Prestinni subsequently being brought in from the Florida Mutineers as his replacement. Despite winning their first tournament right after the switch (ironically, it was the Seattle Surge’s Home Series), Prestinni remained a target for many of the Huntsmen’s critics, and following the CDL Championship Weekend, both he and twin brother Alec ‘Arcitys’ Sanderson were let go. As for Loony, he was considered one of the Toronto Ultra’s odd men out following their own post-2020 cleanup. He was a starter for their first three events before being benched in favor of MettalZ and never making it back to the starting lineup. The Surge will hope that this new-look roster will help them avoid a repeat of their disastrous inaugural campaign. Despite coming in with a strong lineup full of veteran talent, the team heavily underachieved most of the year, finishing second-to-last and only above the lowly Los Angeles Guerrillas. Things didn’t get any better in the Playoffs either, as Seattle was swept by the Paris Legion in their first and only match, leading to a disastrous last-place finish and no prize money. Whether it was the surprise retirement of Damon ‘Karma’ Barlow midway through, the controversy surrounding Josiah ‘Slacked’ Berry’s comments about their two rookies, or Octane repeatedly going on Twitter rants against the CDL, their season was rocky, to say the least. Keep up with all of the offseason player signings, team changes, and rumors via our Call of Duty League RosterMania hub!

Seattle Surge replace Loony with Decemate on CDL starting roster Activision/Seattle SurgeCall of Duty League franchise Seattle Surge have finally allowed the rumors to be put to bed by picking up Jacob ‘Decemate’ Cato to replace Daniel ‘Loony’ Loza on the starting line-up. Seattle have struggled for the past two seasons, and fans have been clamoring for them to make some major changes to bring in big names with heavy slaying abilities in order to keep up with the best teams. Throughout the 2021 season, Loony has unfortunately been seen by many as the weak link of the team, and thus rumors quickly spread about him possibly losing his place. That’s exactly what has happened as, midway through Stage 3, they have brought in top Challengers player Decemate to replace him. 🚨 Breaking: @SeattleSurge have signed @Decemate to their #CDL2021 roster! He’ll be replacing Loony in the starting lineup moving forward. pic.twitter.com/KEyQxIwjqK — Dexerto Esports (@DexertoEsports) May 3, 2021 Decemate isn’t new to the pro scene by any means. He played for LA Guerrillas at the start of the 2020 season in Modern Warfare, and had been in the pro league since the start of the World War II season in 2017. This year, he’s been tearing it up as one of the top players in Challengers, and with several SMGs fighting for spots in the CDL, Seattle have selected him as their fourth, hoping he will help them qualify for Champs. As a result of this change, Loony has been moved to the substitute bench. Decemate will make his debut for Seattle on May 7 against league leaders Atlanta FaZe in the Dallas Home Series. The new Seattle Surge roster is as follows: Sam ‘Octane’ Larew – Preston ‘Prestinni’ Sanderson – Peirce ‘Gunless’ Hillman – Jacob ‘Decemate’ Cato –

Seattle Surge release entire CDL roster during Champs Call of Duty LeagueThe Call of Duty League’s Seattle franchise, the Seattle Surge, seem to be jumping ship from a competitive standpoint — as the team has dropped all of its players, coaches, and substitutes during the CDL Champs postseason. It hasn’t been bright and sunny for the Surge through two years of CDL action and many thought the team’s performance failed to live up to its lineup on paper. Well, apparently the front office thought so as well, with management opting for a full roster purge at the end of 2021’s season. The Surge’s season was a disappointing one, save for some flashes on LAN during the Stage 5 Major, so no one should be surprised that changes are being made. As for how wholesale these changes are, fans seem to be a little confused — but ultimately excited at the prospects for rostermania. Seattle Surge drop entire CDL roster Thank you @OctaneSam, @Prestinni, @Classic, @Gunless, @Loony, and @JoeyNubzy for being a part of this team. We are especially grateful for the heart and effort you showed throughout your time with the Surge. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors. pic.twitter.com/rlziUDgl7r — Seattle Surge (@SeattleSurge) August 20, 2021 After finishing 11th in 2020, the Surge bumped up to ninth in 2021, thanks in major part to their efforts during Major V. But despite those improvements, particularly in a LAN environment, the organization is parting ways with its players. This thrusts Sam ‘Octane’ Larew into free agency, where many fans (and perhaps he himself) was hoping to land anyway. Fans are already speculating as to where he could end up in 2022, so this ought to be a busy offseason. Officially a Free-Agent moving into the off season. I feel like I watched COD for 2 seasons but NO MORE BABY pic.twitter.com/m2XaoHpg8T — Sam “Octane” Larew (@OctaneSam) August 20, 2021 Outside of Octane’s excitement over freedom, it remains to be seen how the team’s other players and coaches will fare. Given their late-season heroics, one has to imagine that other orgs are paying attention. The other pivotal question is how Seattle management will approach 2022. Based on the news, the Surge’s roster now has zero players and the following coaches and players are now free agents: Sam ‘Octane‘ Larew – Preston ‘Prestinni‘ Sanderson – Nicholas ‘Classic‘ DiCostanzo – Peirce ‘Gunless‘ Hillman – Daniel ‘Loony‘ Loza – Joey ‘Nubzy‘ DiGiacomo –

Seattle Surge drop 6 players ahead of 4v4 CDL switch in 2021 season Instagram: seattlesurge[jwplayer br5AuoVJ]The Seattle Surge, one of the Call of Duty League’s most disappointing 2020 teams, have dropped nearly their entire roster in anticipation of the CDL’s switch to 4v4 for the 2021 season. Following one of numerous September 4 roster announcements, Sam ‘Octane’ Larew appears to be the only Surge player left on their lineup, as the team has released Apathy, Slacked, Pandur, Proto, Enable, and TeddyRecKs. You helped us start our journey and we are excited to see where yours takes you next. Thank you @Enable, @Apathy_BZ, @Proto626, @Slacked, @CaseyPandur, and @TeddyRecKs for representing the Seattle Surge during our inaugural season. We wish you all the best of luck. 💙 pic.twitter.com/UqZfGNIagv — Seattle Surge (@SeattleSurge) September 4, 2020 This massive spree of player releases comes on the heels of the CDL announcing that the 2021 season will shift to a 4 vs. 4 format for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and that there will be no expansion teams, despite initial hopes that there could be. Although this shift in format necessitated the loss of 12 starting spots around the league, teams like the Surge were already expected to experience massive roster upheaval. Seattle finished at 11th place in the regular season, with a 5-18 record and just a few more map wins than the 12th-place Los Angeles Guerrillas. Following that performance, it should be no surprise that the team wanted to shift into a different gear for 2021, but they at least seem enthusiastic about the move to 4 vs. 4. Seattle Surge 2021 roster Sam ‘Octane’ Larew – Seattle Surge September 4 releases Casey ‘Pandur’ Romano – Nicholas ‘Proto’ Maldonado – Bryan ‘Apathy’ Zhelyazkov – Ian ‘Enable’ Wyatt – Josiah ‘Slacked’ Berry – Ted ‘TeddyRecKs’ Kim – Now, Seattle will look to do what many fans have been hoping they would and build around Octane, who has a strong history as one of the most talented main AR players in competitive Call of Duty. His 2020 season was marked by a variety of controversies in which he criticized the league and, given the Surge’s abysmal finish at CDL Champs, ended up losing more money to fines than he gained from prize pools. I just saw that graphic for prize money earned for every team. I paid more in fines than prize money earned LMFAOOOOOO — Sam “Octane” Larew (@OctaneSam) August 30, 2020 SMG players are highly coveted among the competitive Call of Duty ranks, so it will be very interesting to find out who Seattle finds to revamp their roster with. At the moment, CDL Challengers standouts are being joined by a variety of newly released pros in the free-agent pool, so there should be a lot of options to pick and choose from. While Seattle has yet to name any incoming additions, fans will be keeping their ears to the ground in anticipation of news. For all up-to-date roster movement, check out our CDL rostermania hub.

Seattle Surge coach claims only one team can beat them at CDL Champs — themselves CDLPulling the strings from behind Seattle Surge’s curtain, SnD analyst and coach Nicholas ‘Equuip’ Viera is looking forward to a deep Champs run. CoD Vanguard’s CDL Championship weekend begins on August 4. Seattle does not have fond memories of the competition. The franchise finished dead last at Champs in 2020 and did not qualify in 2021. However, this is not the same squad from years past. Led by rookie sensations Amer ‘Pred’ Zulbeari and Daunte ‘Sib’ Gray, Seattle put its name on the map after defeating Atlanta FaZe to win Major 3. Lamar ‘Accuracy’ Abedi and Makenzie ‘Mack’ Kelley complete one of the most compelling teams to watch heading into Championship weekend. Other CoD titles pale in comparison to Vanguard’s parity. No team has won more than one Major, and the Los Angeles Guerrillas didn’t qualify for Champs after winning Major 2. There is no clear favorite heading into Vanguard’s finale, but Equuip believes that his team has as good a chance as any other to lift the trophy. Who is Equuip? Equuip joined the Seattle Surge in March as a Search and Destroy analyst and coach. The standout player had made a name for himself as a heads-up competitor in previous titles and was looking to make his mark as a strategist right away. The SnD analyst didn’t know what to expect from the job, not talking to any players beforehand, but he soon realized that Seattle had all of the tools to compete at the highest levels. “The growth this year as players and on an individual level has been astonishing to watch over the year. we know the areas we need to improve in, and that’s what I love about this team.” The secret behind Seattle Surge’s success Hailing from Australia, Pred became the first Asia-Pacific-born player to win a Call of Duty Event. He did it in slam-dunk fashion, winning the Major 3 MVP Award. Equuip says he recognized the Australian’s talent immediately. “Pred is a very confident player. He is always looking for that next step towards improving as a player and teammate overall. There isn’t a single negative thing to be said about him. He has a bright future.” The rookie SMG has had a breakout season. Pred boasts an impressive 1.09 overall KD and averages a league-best 27.3 hardpoint kills per game. In Control, the Australian averages a league-high 21.2 kills per game. Sib has been a force in respawn game modes, with an impressive 1.08 overall KD to his name. What will it take for Seattle to win Champs? Success didn’t come early for Seattle. The team finished top 12 at Major 1, top 6 at Major 2, and top 16 at the Pro-Am Classic. The Surge turned its season around by winning Major 3 but failed to carry momentum into Major 4. The squad finished top 12 and lost in the first round to Boston. Viera acknowledged that SnD was the team’s weak point at Major 4. “Before Major 4, we had tough losses and went 1-4 in the qualifiers. We were still confident as a team, but realistically what held us back was ourselves. Overall, we weren’t making the right plays, and we did not play SnD how we did at Major 3.” Looking ahead, Seattle squares up against the London Royal Ravens in round one of Champs. Whoever wins faces either the red-hot New York Subliners or the Atlanta FaZe squad who would surely be seeking revenge for their Grand Finals defeat at Major 3. Either way, if Seattle sticks to its game plan, Equuip believes the only team they can lose to is themselves. “It will take a lot of preparation in these next couple of weeks leading up to Champs, but we know we have what it take, and know we have the talent on our roster to win.”

Seattle Surge believe they are CDL title contenders with new roster Twitter: @SamSRS/Seattle SurgeAfter two unsuccessful years in the Call of Duty League, the Seattle Surge hit the reset button. Releasing their 2021 roster, the hunt began for a team that could bring them success. That journey began with the hiring of head coach Sam ‘Fenix’ Spencer, who spoke to Dexerto about the new-look Surge team he was bringing to the CDL. Coaching has always been a part of Fenix’s life. He grew up watching his father coach American Football and after time in the military, Fenix donned the proverbial whistle himself. He made a name for himself at Team Singularity, coaching future CDL stars Jamie ‘Insight’ Craven and Tobias ‘CleanX’ Jønsson and helping the team earn a top-12 finish the 2019 CWL Championships. After spending March of 2020 with The Atlas Lions, Fenix returned to Singularity. The team went on to secure 11 podium finishes in 14 events across 2020. Leaving Singularity in mid-December of 2020, Fenix spent the Cold War season with EastR and WestR. Working with players such as GRVTY, FeLo, John, Zapitus, Venom, and Sib, Fenix-coached teams won eight events at the Challenger level. Fenix was announced as the new head coach of the Seattle Surge on September 17 and is ready to give Seattle a Call of Duty team the city can be proud of. The right roster for Seattle The Surge announced their 2022 roster on September 20, after teasing the identity of each member with a Morse Code message. The roster was put together by a backroom team led by Fenix and new General Manager Brandon ‘Novus’ Hewitt. Taking the stage for the Surge in 2022 would be Lamar ‘Accuracy’ Abedi, Makenzie ‘Mack’ Kelley, Daunte ‘Sib’ Gray, and Amer ‘Pred’ Zulbeari. Accuracy “I have to give a lot of credit to Lamar,” Fenix told Dexerto, “As a veteran, he could have wanted more say but he trusted me and Brandon a lot to build this team and put him in a new circle around a bunch of new, young talent.” Accuracy had been a starter for Minnesota RØKKR in 2021 before being benched ahead of the Stage Four major. The 25-year-old has been present in Call of Duty’s professional scene for nearly a decade but was blamed for RØKKR’s struggles in the Stage Three major, where they finished 10th. However, Fenix saw the veteran’s value and was eager to make him a key part of Seattle’s lineup. “I don’t need my main AR to be a superstar,” Fenix said, “I just need them to be someone who can lead the team, and mirror the way I act and say things. And when I met with Lamar, he was the best at getting the best out of young players.” Fenix also assured his new main AR that the team was being built around him. “I know everyone loves to talk about how Lamar got benched but I told Lamar that he is my guy. I am bringing him here to lead this team and help these young players grow. Lamar is my Kurt Warner, I know we are going to do great things with him on the roster”. Mack & Sib “I’ve known Mack since he was about 15, him and Daunte too. And I knew that if we got Mack, he would help bring the best out of Daunte. They’re a little duo, those two” Fenix said. Mack spent the first two seasons of the CDL in New York. However, the Subliners never clicked and the 2021 season was especially drama-filled, most notably when James ‘Clayster’ Eubanks benched himself for a month in July. Read More: 2022 CDL Rostermania – At season’s end, New York looked to make moves and it was all but confirmed that Mack would not be in the lineup come 2022. Sib was an Atlanta FaZe Academy project who was never able to break into the stacked lineup in Atlanta. He spent the 2021 season on loan and spent time working with Fenix at EastR. However, Seattle represents an opportunity for Sib to finally get time as a starter, and Fenix has high hopes for him. “So many people say that Daunte is too much trouble to be worth it,” he said. “They say he’s this problem kid. I tell them that you just don’t know how to work with him. “He’s a really sweet kid, you just need to find the right approach with him. That’s why I brought him in — I know how good he is and I know how to work with him.” Pred If you haven’t followed Call of Duty APAC Challengers, you might not be familiar with Pred. The Australian phenom is an absolute beast, and has helped lead Renegades to 28 APAC trophies across 2020 and 2021. “It was an absolute no-brainer,” Fenix said of signing Pred, “he should have been over here a while ago but travel restrictions made that almost impossible” However, aside from his talent, there was something about Pred that really stuck out to Fenix, “When I had my first interviews with him, he was very mature and very professional. But he also understands the concept of actually getting better. The talent is already there, and the knowledge of how to become great is already there too. The sky is truly the limit with this kid.” Read More: Florida Mutineers announced 2022 CDL roster – Fenix also pointed to his previous success stories to back up his predictions about the young Australian. “I said the same things about Insight and CleanX and HyDra, guys that a lot of people were overlooking. And they’ve all gone on to be huge.” Old-school coaching Fenix takes his coaching inspiration from football legends like Nick Saban and Bill Belichick. “I’m what you’d call an old-school coach. I don’t allow phones at scrims. If we’re having a meal, I don’t want phones on the table, I want the players talking to one another. I expect hard work out of my players and if they aren’t working hard, they’re going to hear about it.” But Fenix’s coaching approach also places a heavy emphasis on treating the players as people. “I don’t see Pred, I see Amer. I don’t see Accuracy, I see Lamar,” Fenix explained. “I know a lot of people laugh at that sort of approach but it’s really important to me that my players know that I see them as people and that I care about them as people rather than products. “I get to know them, I get to know their families. Because if you know that your coach sees you as more than just someone working for them, you’re going to be able to work harder for that coach because you know they have your back. And you’re going to want to work harder for them knowing that they care about you as a person.” Unsurprisingly, Fenix is a vocal advocate of promoting strong physical and mental health for his players. “We have to get rid of all this machismo bullsh*t. If you’re not doing well mentally, you can’t just keep going like nothing’s wrong. You have to talk to someone, you need to get the help that will make you better. Obviously, I want my players to exercise and eat right, but I also want them to be mentally healthy too. They all know they can come to me and talk to me and I will do my best to help them.” And for Fenix, it’s something that needs to be addressed by the league and sport as a whole. “I think it should be mandatory to have physical and mental therapists in the CDL. These are things teams need, these are things the players need,” he said. Putting the players first Like Saban and Belichick, Fenix vowed never to put himself ahead of his players. “I asked for the team to announce me first so that the players could enjoy their own moment. I am not here to become famous or get a lot of attention. I’m here to make these young men great players and to help them grow into great individuals. My dad coached his whole life and one of the biggest things he taught was that great players make great coaches. And if you don’t make an impact in your player’s lives, you have failed as a coach”. Read More: Cammy and Toronto Ultra want a title in 2022 – This attitude extends to how Fenix interacts with the media, too. “I’m never going to throw my players to the wolves. If the media asks me why we lost a match, it’s because I didn’t do my job well enough. If they ask how I led the team to a title, it’s because the team is great. “I never blame the team and I never steal their credit. It’s all about the guys playing the game.” Expectations for 2022 “We can 100% be title contenders next year,” Fenix said, “I’m not making promises, and I didn’t make promises to my bosses when I took the job. “However, this team is going to be really good and I think we have the talent to be one of the top teams in the league.” The Surge have finished as a bottom-four team in each of the CDL’s first two seasons and have been viewed as one of the league’s most disappointing teams, despite fielding some of the most recognizable names in Call of Duty. “Winning is success. I don’t see why every team that rebuilds has to build for future success. We have the talent to contend this year and we’re going to do just that,” Fenix said. Whether the Surge can compete alongside the likes of the FaZe, Ultra, and RØKKR, remains to be seen. But they have assembled a talented roster, and a head coach in possession of perhaps the most important trait in his field — belief in his team.

Seattle Surge announce two new substitutes for Call of Duty League The Seattle Surge Call of Duty League franchise has signed two veteran players to be their substitutes for the 2020 CDL season. The inaugural 2020 season of the newly-formed Call of Duty League will be kicking off in January of the new year, but there are still some rosters among the 12 competing teams that still need rounding out. One of those teams was the Seattle Surge, who, despite unveiling their full starting lineup a few weeks ago, still had not announced any substitute players. That’s now changed, as, on November 27, the team announced that they had brought on Nicholas ‘Proto’ Maldonado and Casey ‘Pandur’ Romano to fill their two substitute slots. Each team is required to have at least seven players signed with a maximum of 10, so Seattle will not have to sign any more players for their roster to be eligible for the league. SEATTLE SURGE 2020 CDL ROSTER Damon ‘Karma’ Barlow – Ian ‘Enable’ Wyatt – Sam ‘Octane’ Larew – Josiah ‘Slacked’ Berry – Bryan ‘Apathy’ Zhelyazkov – Nicholas ‘Proto’ Maldonado (sub) – Casey ‘Pandur’ Romano (sub) – Join us in welcoming @CaseyPandur and @Proto626! We could not be more excited to have them on board. #DrownThemOut pic.twitter.com/4DT0Ox608s — Seattle Surge (@SeattleSurge) November 27, 2019 Both Proto and Pandur are veteran journeymen who have each played for over a dozen teams throughout their three-plus years competing in Call of Duty. Proto last featured for amateur side Sicario Gaming at the Call of Duty World League Championship, placing 9-12 after a surprising run through the group stage. This will mark the second time he’s been on a professional roster, after having played for UYU during the Black Ops 4 season. As for Pandur, much like Proto, this also will be his second time ever on a pro team, albeit as a sub. He was Midnight Esports’ sub for a few months in the 2019 CWL Pro League after failing to qualify directly as a member of Pittsburgh Knights. Whether or not they ever get any actual playing-time with the Seattle Surge remains to be seen. Still, the two will likely feature for the organization’s Affiliate or Academy team in the CDL’s Challengers circuit. Now that they’ve signed with a pro team, they will be receiving 1,000 Challengers points for every 2000 Series Tournament held between now and the start of the regular season, which could set them up nicely to form a high-ranked Challengers team. Read More: H3cz reveals the city he wanted in the CDL – For the latest information about the amateur circuit, two-way players, and how the points system works, make sure to check out our post on the recent changes that the CDL made to the Challengers division. Also, you can keep up with all of the offseason roster moves and player signings with our dedicated Call of Duty League offseason Rostermania hub.

Seattle Surge announce Karma replacement following CDL retirement Seattle SurgeThe Seattle Surge Call of Duty League franchise has announced that veteran competitor Nicholas ‘Proto’ Maldonado will be taking the place of Damon ‘Karma’ Barlow, who announced his shock retirement on June 3. The competitive Call of Duty community is still reeling from the stunning news that one of the greatest players of all time, Karma, has officially retired. However, business must go on for the Seattle Surge, who have already assigned a replacement. Proto, one of the team’s two substitutes, will be slotting into the starting lineup for the rest of the 2020 season, starting from the Minnesota Home Series on June 12-14. “I would like to welcome Proto to the starting lineup,” tweeted coach Joey ‘Nubzy’ DiGiacomo. “He’s someone that I have worked with at the beginning of my coaching career, and I’m excited to work with him again throughout the rest of this season. Thank you all for the continued support.” SEATTLE SURGE 2020 STARTING LINEUP: Sam ‘Octane‘ Larew – Bryan ‘Apathy‘ Zhelyazkov – Josiah ‘Slacked‘ Berry – Casey ‘Pandur‘ Romano – Nicholas ‘Proto‘ Maldonado – Of course, the Surge did have the option of going with Ian ‘Enable’ Wyatt, who was benched midway through the season, temporarily brought back, and demoted again midway through the recent CDL Seattle Home Series. However, according to Joey, the team is “not in a position” to bring him back to the starting lineup, which is why they’ve opted to go with the only other player they had left on the bench. “Ian has been incredibly professional and understanding of [what] our team asks of him throughout this season,” the coach said in a statement. “Unfortunately, we are not in a position to have him join the starting lineup in the interim.” While he hasn’t won a major championship yet in Call of Duty, Proto has been around the competitive scene for several years now, featuring for organizations like Elevate, UYU, and Enigma6 Group. Arguably biggest success so far came at the 2018 CWL Championship, where he and his Elevate team finished 7-8th after just edging out the vaunted OpTic Gaming for a spot in bracket play. He was announced, alongside Pandur, as the Surge’s two required substitutes prior to the 2020 CDL season, and he’s been on the bench since then. His first taste of CoD League action will be at the upcoming Minnesota Home Series, which was supposed to take place June 5-7 but was delayed by a week.

Seattle Surge announce CDL lineup for 2022 season featuring two rookies Seattle SurgeThe Call of Duty’s League Seattle Surge have officially revealed their 2022 CDL roster. After a week full of morse code teases, the team welcomes four new players that are looking to put the Surge on top. After a rough online portion of the season, Seattle struggled to put on consistent results. However, when playing on LAN at Major 4 & 5 the roster made a lot of noise. Led by Octane, Seattle went 5-2 on LAN, including a win over CDL Champions, Atlanta FaZe. Despite the promising signs, Surge management decided it was time to start fresh with four new faces for 2022. Their roster was already rumored and Surge itself hinted at it with morse code clues but now they have officially welcomed their roster with fresh, new talent. Seattle Surge roster for CDL 2022 The @SeattleSurge officially revealed their 2022 CDL lineup, featuring 2 highly touted rookies 👀 🔹 @AccuracyLA 🔹 @MackMelts 🔹 @SibDMDL 🔹 @Pred_RNG pic.twitter.com/Zd1NZoR9vb— Dexerto Esports (@DexertoEsports) September 20, 2021 With their official announcement coming on September 18, the new Surge roster has a lot to look forward to. The veterans, in Lamar ‘Accuracy’ Abedi and Mackenzie ‘Mack’ Kelley will lead a young roster into the 2022 season. While these two players have been in the CDL before, they bring in two that have not played in the franchised league. Former Atlanta FaZe Academy superstar Daunte ‘Sib’ Gray joins the squad. Sib has been one of NA’s top prospects and is finally going to get his chance to prove himself. The other rookie welcomes Australia back to the CDL, Amer ‘Pred’ Zulbeari has been nothing short of spectacular in the APAC region. Pred won nearly every event Renegades in Challengers and has been a sought-out talent for quite some time. Here is the 2022 Seattle Surge roster: Lamar ‘Accuracy’ Abedi – Mackenzie ‘Mack’ Kelley – Daunte ‘Sib’ Gray – Amer ‘Pred’ Zulbeari –

Seattle CoD franchise reveal name and logo for Call of Duty League The Call of Duty League’s Seattle franchise has officially unveiled their team name and branding, confirming the team will be playing under the Seattle Surge banner for the upcoming 2020 season. The Surge had already revealed the entirety of its star-studded 2020 roster, including three-time world champion Damon ‘Karma’ Barlow, SMG prodigy Bryan ‘Apathy‘ Zhelyazkov, and former 100 Thieves stars Ian ‘Enable‘ Wyatt and Sam ‘Octane‘ Larew. The organization, whose debut lineup boasts 54 major tournament victories among them, had yet to reveal what logo, colors, and even team name its top-tier roster would be playing under, though rumors had already suggested Surge would be the final choice. On October 30, Seattle confirmed that they had chosen the sea-themed brand, locking in ‘Seattle Surge’ as their franchise name and revealing a stormy sea-engulfed trident as their team logo for the 2020 campaign. The team makes use of deep blues for their primary colors to stay close to the oceanic theme, and will be using the tagline “Drown Them Out.” The organization explained that they were looking to “emphasize the Pacific Northwest’s natural surroundings,” and aimed to highlight “colors, geographical elements, and folklore associated with the Emerald City, and the Pacific Ocean.” “Our logo pays homage to Poseidon, the mythical God of Sea and Storms. Within the primary logo of a contemporary trident, Poseidon can be found by the inclusion of turquoise eyes. The logo is completed by a nod to our hometown city with the inclusion of the top of the iconic Space Needle,” the website’s description reads. Brace yourself, for the Surge.#DrownThemOut :ocean: pic.twitter.com/7T70neGxIN — Seattle Surge (@SeattleSurge) October 30, 2019 Seattle’s ocean-based theme is the second watery logo to be revealed for the 2020 CDL season, with the Florida Mutineers already laying claim to a Davey Jones-styled brand, based around the “history of pirates off the Flordia coast.” As pointed out by the London Royal Ravens’ twitter account, the ocean themes mean the Surge and Mutineers could lean heavily into the “Champions of the Ocean” rivalry when they first meet, though the Surge suggested “Champions of the World has a nicer ring to it.” Champions of the World has a nicer ring to it. https://t.co/a54BDGwMcG — Seattle Surge (@SeattleSurge) October 30, 2019 The Surge’s announcement means just two CDL franchises have yet to lift the lid on their official branding and logos, with NRG Esports’ Chicago and Misfit Gaming’s Paris still to be confirmed. The Royal Ravens, Mutineers, Toronto Ultra, New York Subliners, Dallas Empire, Atlanta FaZe, Los Angeles OpTic, Los Angeles Guerrillas, and Minnesota RøKKR have already made their announcements, with some receiving mixed feedback on their brands. While the excitement of the 2020 CDL season continues to build with the host of roster and brand reveals, there’s still a little way to go yet before we see the 12 inaugural franchises duke it out in competitive matches, with the first fixtures confirmed for Jan. 24 to 26. You can keep track of all offseason roster changes and player signings with our dedicated Call of Duty League offseason RosterMania hub.

Seattle CoD franchise announces star-studded roster for 2020 season The Seattle-based Call of Duty franchise has announced its roster for the upcoming 2020 CDL season, and it’s stacked with incredible talent and players with championship pedigrees. With Activision announcing that the new franchise-based Call of Duty League will be kicking off in early 2020, more and more announcements have started to pour out from the 12 participating organizations. On October 21, the Seattle franchise became the fifth to unveil its full starting roster, presenting a lineup that’s stacked with talent. Combined, the five Seattle players have won 54 major tournaments throughout their collective careers, including five World Championships. Steering them from the sidelines will be head coach Nubzy, who helped guide Gen.G to several stellar tournament performances during the Black Ops 4 CWL season. SEATTLE CALL OF DUTY ROSTER: Damon ‘Karma’ Barlow – Ian ‘Enable’ Wyatt – Sam ‘Octane’ Larew – Josiah ‘Slacked’ Berry – Bryan ‘Apathy’ Zhelyazkov – Joey ‘Nubzy’ DiGiacomo (head coach) – :wave::wave:@DKarma @Enable @OctaneSam @Slacked @Apathy_BZ @JoeyNubzy Welcome to Seattle. pic.twitter.com/22RMjbNdwp — Seattle Call of Duty (@SeattleCOD) October 21, 2019 The headline name on this roster is obviously Karma, who many consider to be the greatest of all time due to his record three World Championship rings. He will be representing a new organization for the first time in over four years, after his historic spell with OpTic Gaming recently came to an end. Read More: New York CoD franchise reveals name and logo – His teammate Apathy, despite an up-and-down Black Ops 4 CWL season, is still among the premier talents in CoD esports when it comes to SMG players. A disappointing start to his season with Envy saw the 2016 and 2018 World Champion transfer over to Evil Geniuses, who he helped manage a top-eight placement at the 2019 CoD Champs. Speaking of premier talents, two pros whose stock was as high as ever are Enable and Octane, who played a key role in 100 Thieves winning multiple tournaments in 2019. With 100T opting not to buy a slot in the CDL, the two veterans quickly became hot commodities on the free agent market, and are now a part of arguably the strongest roster in the league. Read More: FormaL banned on Twitch – As for Slacked, he remains the longest tenured CoD player in the Luminosity organization, whose parent company Enthusiast Gaming owns the Seattle franchise. While LG’s 2019 season was rocky at best, they did manage to win CWL Fort Worth back in March, bringing the longtime pro’s championship count to seven. From the rosters that have been announced thus far, it would be hard to argue against Seattle’s being the best, considering the talent and championship-level experience that each player brings to the table. Of course, as big as this roster reveal was, there is still a lot of information that the franchise is due to announce, such as their official branding, as well as the substitute players they will be carrying on the team (per league rules, each team is required to have a minimum of seven players and a maximum of 10). As for their name, that has already been leaked straight from the official CDL website itself, and the team will apparently be called Seattle Surge. Keep up with all of the offseason roster changes and player announcements via our dedicated Call of Duty League RosterMania hub.

Seattle CoD drop franchise name hint ahead of roster announcement Activision/Unsplash: jetcityninjaThe franchise that will be representing Seattle in the upcoming Call of Duty League appears to have confirmed its leaked name, with an ‘announcement of an announcement’ on October 14. Ahead of the inaugural Call of Duty League season, leaks and rumors are swirling around the destinations players will end up, as well as the names and details of the franchises. All 12 franchises and their cities have been confirmed, but featured players and franchise names remain up in the air. Some of the leaked franchise names are impressive while others leave a lot to be desired. We ranked the full list of leaked CDL names, but it’s important to remember that the majority remain unconfirmed. On October 15 the franchise representing the north-west city of Seattle posted a tweet which simultaneously teased a roster announcement, and appeared to confirm their organization’s operating name. Leaks up until this point have suggested that they will be called Seattle Surge, a name they seem to have reaffirmed with a cryptic image, which also points towards a roster announcement soon. The image states that ‘The Tide Rises’, as well as putting the date of October 21 forward – presumably when the org’s full roster will be revealed. While the photo does not explicitly confirm ‘Surge’, the jargon used in reference to tides seems far too apposite to be a coincidence. The photo also shows the bottom halves of the org’s roster, with many claiming they can see ‘Zebra Yeezys’ – shoes known to belong to Damon ‘Karma’ Barlow, the only player to have three world championships to his name. On the topic of shoes, Attach even joked that he recognized the shoes of Bryan ‘Apathy’ Zhelyazkov in a subsequent Twitch clip. Attach recognised Apathy’s shoes :woozy: pic.twitter.com/og5t1RRYdX — CDL Intel (@INTELCallofDuty) October 15, 2019 This is probably wishful thinking, but CoD insider @CDLIntel has previously suggested that Karma will be heading to Washington state, alongside Octane, Enable, Slacked, and Apathy. The roster remains unconfirmed, but would be a formidable force going into the new season. Many considered Octane to be the best Black Ops 4 professional, and probably the best AR player in the world. The thought of him and Karma on the same roster will send shivers down the spines of opponents. Stay tuned to Dexerto for all the latest CDL news and rumors, including the announcement of the Seattle roster on October 21.

Search and Destroy Now Live in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Beta A playlist update has been issued for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta, making the previously locked Search and Destroy game mode available. In addition, Double XP has been turned on for every game mode. (Update: It is Double XP for weapons only.) Read More: Treyarch Discuss What They Will Look Into After Day One of the Black Ops 4 Beta – Weapon Tuning, Armor, and More – The Black Ops 4 beta version of Search will be played on the maps Seaside, Contraband, Frequency, Payload and Gridlock. Search and Destroy is a classic Call of Duty mode that does not have respawns, making it play a little different than the rest of the game’s modes. Search in Black Ops 4 is returning with few changes, though there will only be five players per team instead of six for public matches. Competitive Call of Duty always uses 4v4 for Search and Destroy but the team size for Black Ops 4 comp is to be determined. Double XP may seem like an odd addition to a game that is in a limited time beta, however leveling up will have an impact on the Black Ops 4 launch. Players who hit the level cap of the Black Ops 4 beta will be rewarded with a permanent unlock token when the full game launches in October. Permanent unlock tokens are typically only earned after Prestige in Call of Duty games, to make resetting your rank less harsh.Players who hit the level cap during te beta will be able to unlock any high level item right from the start. Read More: Glitch in Black Ops 4 Multiplayer Beta Shows Uplink, Capture the Flag and Safeguard are Returning – The Black Ops 4 beta now has a total of five modes in four playlists. S&D, Chaos TDM and the new Control are available on their own, while Domination and Hardpoint are together in a Capture Moshpit.

Seagull and teammate get wiped out by loot box during Blackout match The Blackout battle royale mode in the new Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has been one of the most popular games on Twitch since release and streamers like Brandon ‘Seagull’ Larned have learned, sometimes the hard way, not to stand too near to moving loot boxes. The clip begins with Seagull spotting a loot box sliding down a hill after being dropped, he tells his teammate, and both of them run after to intercept the drop. “I didn’t know they roll like that, when does it stop?” Seagull asked as he positioned himself in what he thought was a great place to open to lootbox, before it turned over and crushed him and his teammate. After crushing Seagull the box decides to just keep on rolling for a few feet before activating, probably just to put some salt into Seagull’s wounds. As he and his teammate laugh hysterically, Seagull manages to say “Oh my God, What a joke,” as he contemplates what exactly just happened. This might be one of the first recorded instances of a player dying to a loot box in Blackout, and based on Seagull’s reaction it’s definitely the first time it’s happened to him. Blackout and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has been one of the most streamed games on Twitch since it was released last week, with all kinds of streamers jumping in to try the new mode out. Seagull has continued to stream Blackout, along with his regular Overwatch, but he’ll probably be a lot more cautious around loot boxes from now on.

Scump’s sarcastic tweet during Esports Awards re-ignites drama with ACHES In the feud that keeps popping up every few days, OpTic Gaming’s Seth ‘Scump’ Abner and Team Envy’s Patrick ‘ACHES’ Price exchanged some heated words on Twitter. In the wake of Scump’s record-setting stream during the first CWL 2K tournament, the entire community has been heavily discussing whether it was right for CWL to tweet out his stream during the event. Scump poked some fun at that fact during the 2018 Esports Awards and it has once again brought the issue back to the forefront of conversation. After 100 Thieves Kenny ‘Kenny’ Williams, FaZe Clan Dillon ‘Attach’ Price, and CWL commentator Clint ‘Maven’ Evans all took home awards at the event, Scump jokingly tweeted that it was “UNFAIR and really messed up” for CWL to tweet out the winners before giving his genuine congratulations on the honors. cant believe you guys are congratulating people for earning something. UNFAIR and really messed up of you all to be honest /s congrats folks — Seth Abner (@OpTic_Scumper) November 12, 2018 It didn’t take long for the Tweet to catch the eyes of ACHES, who had some of the strongest opinions on the situation last week, which once again ignited the issue. Scump was quick to point out that he wasn’t referring to ACHES with his first Tweet, asking the Team Envy member if he was “feeling guilty.” ACHES wasn’t buying it, however, telling Scump, “You know exactly how you meant it” with his Tweet that started it all. Why in the FUCK would I feel guilty about anything lmfao. You know exactly how you meant it. — Patrick Price (@ACHES) November 12, 2018 The fact that these players haven’t even faced off in official competition yet means that fans will likely be in for a bloodbath once the season begins in earnest. Scump will have another shot at breaking records when OpTic goes for their second straight CWL 2K win in the November 11-12 edition of the tournament.

Scump’s most insane Modern Warfare moments – so far DexertoWith the inaugural Call of Duty League Season currently suspended, we take a look at Chicago Huntsmen star Seth ‘Scump’ Abner’s most incredible Modern Warfare plays so far. Any fan of competitive Call of Duty will know the name Scump. A pro player for the best part of a decade, the ex-OpTic Gaming star is currently shining on a talented Chicago Huntsmen roster, still under the tutelage of Hector ‘H3CZ’ Rodriguez. While he has struggled to find consistent success over the past couple of CoD titles, he remains one of the most successful CoD players of all time. In fact, many consider him the undisputed best SMG player of all time, and one of the best to have ever picked up Activision’s title. The dynasty roster fell apart during CoD: WWII, but it remains the most successful CoD roster of all time. Both Scump and FormaL now find themselves on Chicago Huntsmen and have made an electrifying start to the Modern Warfare CDL season, sitting only behind Atlanta FaZe in the standings. Despite the season only being a few events old, Scump has already racked up a number of impressive plays. These include main-stage plays versus ex-teammate Ian ‘Porter’ Crimsix, to dominating SnD wagers alongside the Old Men of Redacted. Whatever the scenery, whichever name is on his jersey, the King continues to show why he’s Call of Duty royalty.

Scump’s insane stats show how he dominated SnD at CDL London Call of Duty LeagueAs a ten-year veteran of Call of Duty esports, Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has seen and done it all. But his latest event win at CDL London has proved, perhaps more than ever, that he still has a claim to be the best player in the world. With such a long and storied career, it can be hard to stay motivated and passionate, but Abner has seemingly never lost this drive, even after winning all there is to win in the game. A 2017 world champion, he reunited with his old duo Matt ‘FormaL’ Piper, and joined by a star-studded lineup featuring Alec ‘Arcitys’ Sanderson, Peirce ‘Gunless’ Hillman and Dylan ‘Envoy’ Hannon, the Chicago Huntsmen are vying for the number one spot. The first tournament-style event of the inaugural Call of Duty League was held at the London Royal Raven’s homestand at the Copper Box Arena, and saw Huntsmen take down their rivals Dallas Empire in the final. Read More: Top 6 moments from CDL London – As the saying goes, Search & Destroy wins championships, and at this event, Scump wins Search & Destroy. Although his statistics were strong in all three modes, his SnD stats beggar belief. The standout statistic is, of course, raw Kills to Deaths ratio, which Scump leads with a whopping 2.13. Behind him is his teammate Envoy, with an impressive 1.48. Stats via Easy Mac. CDL London: SnD K/D ratios Scump: 2.13 – Envoy: 1.48 – Denz: 1.46 – Clayster: 1.39 – Skrapz: 1.39 – Accuracy: 1.33 – Arcitys: 1.32 – FormaL: 1.23 – Cammy: 1.21 – Temp: 1.19 – But Scump’s performance in SnD goes beyond just K/D ratio. He’s also second overall in the most kills, meaning he’s not simply playing passively and picking up easy gunfights. With 51 total kills, he’s beaten only by Dallas rival Clayster. But, Clayster has 41 deaths, compared to Scump’s ridiculously low 24 – the eighth lowest overall. Scump also averaged the highest kills per round, with 1.13, beating 2nd placed Denz, who has 1.06 kills per round. Both of these players are almost guaranteed a kill every time a new round begins, which is invaluable to any team. Former teammate Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell was blown away by Scump’s SnD showing. He suggested that ever since he won the crucial 1v1 vs Cellium at CWL Anaheim in Black Ops 4, the former OpTic player’s Search game has been “disgusting.” Congrats brother, ever since that 1v1 against Cell you’ve been disgusting at SnD 😂 — brandon (@DashySZN) February 9, 2020 Search and Destroy was often a weakpoint for OpTic during their dynastic run, which was part of the reason Dashy and Thomas “TJHaLy” Haly were brought in for the BO4 season. But, even this late in his career, Scump is still finding ways to improve where his team needs it. Scump’s form in SnD will no doubt be crucial in the next event too, if Chicago are to overcome Atlanta FaZe – who are said to be their biggest competition currently. FaZe will have the home advantage, and their star players like Chris ‘Simp’ Lehr and Tyler ‘aBeZy’ Pharris are known for their SnD prowess. But, if Scump can keep tearing up SnD as he is currently, they could go in as favorites.

Scump’s career in numbers: Prize earnings, titles won, stats over the years Call of Duty LeagueOn January 17, Call of Duty legend Seth ‘Scump’ Abner announced that he was starting his retirement earlier than planned, hanging up the sticks with immediate effect. Here’s a summary, in numbers, of one of esports’ most successful careers. Scump has long been nicknamed ‘The King’ by the Call of Duty community, and it’s not for no reason. Not only is he one of the most individually talented players to ever grace CoD esports, but he also became a content phenomenon that brought a large number of fans into the competitive scene. So, here’s exactly how Scump’s storied career played out before his emotional retirement. How many championships did Scump win? From his first win in 2011 to his final win in 2022, Scump won 30 championships throughout his Call of Duty career. He won championships across 10 different titles, too, every year from Black Ops 1 up until Modern Warfare II (2022), besides World War 2 and Cold War. This includes popular battle royale title Warzone, in which Scump won the 2021 Solo Yolo tournament in the World Series of Warzone, beating some of the game’s top competitors to the number 1 spot. He also became a Call of Duty world champion for the first time in 2017, is a two-time X Games gold medalist, and appeared in 41 grand finals out of the 95 tournaments he played in. Here’s the full list of major tournaments that Scump won: MLG $25K Ladder Playoffs 2011 – MLG Dallas 2011 – MLG Anaheim 2011 – EGL 5 Blackpool 2012 – Frag Cup III 2012 – EGL 7 Blackpool 2012 – UMG Chicago 2012 – MLG X Games Invitational 2014 – UMG Orlando 2015 – MLG Pro League 2015 Season 1 Playoffs – Call of Duty Championship 2015 North America Regional Final – ESWC 2015 – Gfinity Spring Masters 2015 – UMG California 2015 – MLG Pro League 2015 Season 2 Playoffs – UMG Washington DC 2015 – MLG Worlds Finals 2015 – NA CWL Pro Division 2016 Stage 1 Playoffs – Crown Melbourne Invitational 2015 – ESWC 2016 – MLG Anaheim 2016 – MLG Orlando 2016 – CWL Paris 2017 – CWL Dallas 2017 – CWL Global Pro League 2017 Stage 2 Playoffs – CWL Championship 2017 – CWL Vegas 2019 – CDL London 2020 – World Series of Warzone 2021 Solo YOLO – CDL Major 1 2022 – How much prize money did Scump win? Scump ranks as one of the highest earners in Call of Duty history, amassing a total of $1,186,505.35 across his career. The title he earned the most in was Infinite Warfare, where he and his OpTic dynasty team dominated, earning $261,250.00 across the season. This doesn’t include any salary earnings which, for the final seasons of his career, have been heavily rumored to exceed $500,000 per year. Scump career stats While it’s hard to knuckle down precise stats for seasons throughout Scump’s career, with much of that data from the early years not readily available, Scump has consistently been a top performer, if not the top performer, in CoD esports. He went eight years with just one negative Kill/Death ratio tournament, between MLG Dallas 2011 and WW2 Stage 2 Playoffs, a record that may never be beaten in the game. He also had an average placing of 4.08 throughout his career, including a 1.20 in Modern Warfare 2 and a 1.71 in Advanced Warfare. Finally, bowing out with a 3-2 victory in a league match over Boston Breach, Scump proved he’s not leaving with a whimper as he achieved a 1.22 KD in the series — the highest final series KD in Call of Duty history. Needless to say, Scump goes down in the history books as one of the greatest Call of Duty players of all time, if not the very best. He may not have the same number of tournament wins as Ian ‘Crimsix’ Porter, or world championships as James ‘Clayster’ Eubanks and Damon ‘Karma’ Barlow, but his legacy extends further than just that, making the GOAT debate an even more difficult one to decide.

Scump explains what went wrong in OpTic’s CDL loss to FaZe YouTube: ScumpOpTic Chicago suffered a nail-biting 2-3 defeat at the hands of Atlanta FaZe to close out the first week of Call of Duty League action and now Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has outlined exactly what he thinks went wrong. [jwplayer HTC4QIpT] The opening week of the 2021 CDL season brought us the first epic clash between OpTic and FaZe. These two juggernauts are destined to go at it all year as both teams push to top the standings. With the first matchup now in the books, Scump has explained exactly what led to their first defeat of the year. It was one of four games that went the distance throughout the first week, proving how close these teams are. Both Hardpoints came within 25 points and the lone Control map went all the way to a fifth round. However, it was the Search & Destroy that proved to be the biggest difference. OpTic secured just a single round across two SnD’s. Despite this, Scump doesn’t believe they’re as “bad of a Search team as [they] showed.” [#CDL2021 | Opening Weekend]#EZAF ON TOP!@ATLFaZe dominate both S&Ds and hand @OpTicCHI their first loss of 2021. 📰: https://t.co/XsiFh03n44 pic.twitter.com/mFeTsBB9Xx — Dexerto Esports (@DexertoEsports) February 15, 2021 “We were just getting hard countered,” he said in a February 16 YouTube video breaking down the loss. “I don’t know what the hell happened to our SnD, [we] just didn’t have an answer for what they were doing.” Early insight from the team revealed concerns around their SnD, though Scump assured it’s been a key area of focus lately. “We have been scrimming it, I promise. At least two to three times a week. We honestly don’t really lose it that much when we scrim it.” While the team “had no pressure” when it came to SnD against FaZe, Scump believes his own performance was what held them back the most. “I was playing a little timid, not playing like I normally would,” he explained. “I had a really bad map on Miami… I was at a loss for words after that map.” Though even with his 0-6 scoreline on Miami matching the round count, the series shouldn’t have gone to a second SnD, according to Scump. “We should have closed on [Moscow Hardpoint]. “We were literally one kill away… if aBeZy doesn’t go huge, we just flat out win the map.” A mere five-point deficit cost OpTic the map and Scump firmly believes they could have closed it out if not for aBeZy’s insane clutch. Read More: CDL power rankings after Opening Weekend – “Literally he won them that map, single-handedly. We should have just 3-1’d them right there.” Watch Now: Top 10 plays @ CDL Opening Weekend: aBeZy & Kenny POP OFF! While they couldn’t close it out the first time around, Scump appears confident that the eventual rematch will be different. “For us to almost beat them when I wasn’t playing that great, I think that’s a great sign for our team.” OpTic’s second week pits them against Toronto Ultra and the Los Angeles Guerrillas. Keep up to date with all the action using our dedicated hub.

Scump weighs in on Nadia’s Warzone cheating drama: “She’s thriving” YT: OpTic / Twitch: NadiaCall of Duty legend Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has weighed in on the ongoing Warzone cheating accusations being levelled at streamer Nadia, claiming she is handling it like a “genius.” The Warzone hacking accusations being thrown the way of streamer Nadia have dominated the community’s discourse in recent weeks. From Censor’s bizarre ‘proposal’ to Shroud’s lack of interest, it seems everyone has something to say on the situation. During the October 6 edition of the OpTic podcast, CoD esports legend Scump weighed in with his thoughts, striking a similar chord to Ninja. Scump claims Nadia is “genius” amid Warzone cheating allegations Like the famous streamer, Scump described Nadia’s handling of all the attention as “genius,” claiming that she’s “thriving” off the back of them. After the subject was broached by H3CZ, Scump quickly made plain his admiration for Nadia, suggesting that those doubling down on accusations against her without proof are foolish. “Well, she does it to herself also. She leans into it hard,” he said. “That’s why I’m saying it’s genius. She literally does it to herself because she knows it’s getting her views. It’s genius… Every TikTok “I’m cheating look at this!” And you know how many f**king morons are out there [thinking] she’s actually doing it?” Timestamp: 25:16 He finished: “And then they tell their friends ‘yeah she’s fucking cheating she’s not this good.’ Like, it’s genius … it’s genius because they believe it and she’s thriving off it.” Fellow OpTic members Hitch and MBoZe echoed Scump’s comments, suggesting that those making the accusations are simply helping Nadia grow her brand and reputation. Regardless, the accusations look set to rattle on and on.

Scump won’t sign a new CDL contract until 2021 CoD Vanguard is revealed CDL / Sledgehammer GamesCall of Duty legend Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has explained that, prior to signing a new contract in the Call of Duty League, he wants to see a gameplay trailer for CoD 2021 – thought to be WWII: Vanguard. Despite a turbulent last few years, generally devoid of tournament wins, Scump is one of the most successful CoD players of all time. He currently sits at third on the all-time CoD pro earnings list, as well as second on the all-time most winningest players list. However, where Crimsix and Clayster have continued to challenge at the top of competitive CoD, Scump’s OpTic Chicago has consistently failed to get into Finals of any kind, and had another season marred by regular disappointment. With his struggles continuing and his tenure in Call of Duty running even longer, some fans have questioned whether it’s time for the King to retire. While not hinting at retirement explicitly, Scump suggested he’ll need more time before he commits to a contract for CoD 2021, thought to be another WWII title called Vanguard. Responding to a fan who suggested he’ll be “nasty” at next year’s title, the King relayed some reservations: “Dude, I’m gonna have to see – listen my contract’s up at the end of this year. I’m gonna have to see what that sh*t looks like before I sign another one… I’m gonna have to see that. I’m gonna need a gameplay trailer. Because I don’t know about all that.” He finished: “I gotta see that. I’ve heard a whole bunch of different things – I don’t know what to think.” Scump’s hesitation is probably influenced to some degree by his struggles on Sledgehammer’s last CoD game – 2017’s WWII. It was the title that the OpTic Dynasty fell apart, before a roster change with Methodz and Octane led to a 17-24th finish at CoD Champs. It is, by Scump’s own admission, one of his least favorite CoDs ever. Fans will want to see the 26-year-old carry on competing but, like Karma did back in Modern Warfare, there comes a time when even the best need to hang up the controller.

Scump wants to compete in Modern Warfare 3 but not in the CDL OpTic TexasAlmost one year removed from retirement, Scump wants something to scratch the competitive itch in Modern Warfare 3. You can never truly take away that need to compete from athletes even after they retire, and that especially rings true for Scump. Instead of taking a break from gaming, the former World Champion filled the void with Valorant and then turned to Apex Legends. In July, Scump expressed his desire to reach the highest rank in Apex and even caught the eye of pro players as he showed flashes of brilliance. Despite showing a desire to compete and admitting that retirement may have come “too early,” the COD legend shut down a full return to the scene. But as we get closer to Modern Warfare 3’s highly anticipated release date, Scump re-opened the door to competing in some capacity. Scump recuits Nadeshot, MBoZe, and Methodz for MW3 Challengers team COD Challengers serves as the official path for amateur players to put their name on the map. The league hosts cups throughout the season, tournaments at CDL Major events, and an Elite division for the best teams from each region. Some of the CDL’s best players started in Challengers, but Scump has something different in mind for how he would approach the league. On October 26, Scump answered if he would compete in MW3 Challengers: “I’m getting more and more down the closer we get to the game.” Scump elaborated: “Me Nadeshot, Boze, and Zinni scrimming not every day, but scrimming on stream as jokes but semi-taking it seriously and then playing like the cups and stuff.” The team wouldn’t compete in major tournaments, as Scump is committed to hosting watch parties. “We’d be America’s favorite Challengers team because we wouldn’t take it seriously at all. None of care if we win in Challengers, but it would be content for sure.” According to Dexerto sources, the Call of Duty League is planning to host the first event of the 2023/24 Call of Duty League season in Atlanta from December 15-17. Only time will tell if Scump truly intends on competing when the Challengers season starts around the same time.

Team Scump beats Team FormaL in Black Ops 3 throwback event: Final results Activision / Call of Duty LeagueThe iconic T2P duo went head to head as Scump and FormaL led their own stacked CoD rosters into a Black Ops 3 charity event on October 12. Ultimately, it was Team Scump that came out on top but if you missed any of the action, we’ve got you covered with the final results. Team Scump beat Team FormaL 5-3. – Charity event with proceeds donated to Movember. – Black Ops 3 was back in the spotlight – With the Call of Duty League offseason in full swing before Vanguard’s arrival, Team Summertime hosted a major throwback event. Black Ops 3 was back in rotation as some of CoD’s biggest names joined the competiton for a good cause. Scump and FormaL didn’t compete as T2P this time around as they clashed with their own squads. All proceeds throughout the event were donated to the Movember charity. TST’s Black Ops 3 Show Match: Final Results & Recap Dashy came out ready to prove a point in the first map of the Black Ops 3 Show Match. Right out of the gate, he put up just one shy of a 50-bomb, boosting Team Scump to an easy first win while dropping FormaL’s team off in the 100 point club. S&D and Uplink followed and well, it was the Team Scump show through and through. They dominated the Search, dropping just a single round, and cruised through Breach Uplink with a whopping 10 points to 2. It wasn’t pretty moving into map four either as Scump’s squad repeated the first results on Stronghold. In the blink of an eye, just one map stood between them a clean sweep of the charity event. After playing with their food in what could have been the closing map, it came around to bite Team Scump. Formal’s squad lit up the killfeed to finally put their first W on the board and they carried the momentum through in a major comeback. Three maps in a row clawed the series back but ultimately, it wasn’t meant to be. Team Scump put a swift end to their comeback, closing the show with a 6-2 Uplink win on Infection. The most important result of the day, however, Team Summertime helped raise more than $16,000 for Movember during the Show Match. TST’s Black Ops 3 Show Match: Streams & Schedule The Black Ops 3 show match kicked off on Monday, October 11 at 9PM ET / 6PM PT. It was featured live on TST’s very own Twitch channel as Hitch, Jorge, and Blake kept on top of the action. TST’s Black Ops 3 Show Match: Format SCUMP vs. FORMAL $4,000 Black Ops III Presented by @elgato Tomorrow 9pm eastern@scump @iLLeYYY @Blazt @DashySZNvs @FormaL @Temp @Classic @DylanEnvoy [all proceeds from stream go towards the Movember charity, focusing on suicide awareness and prevention ♡] pic.twitter.com/Prl19FX1XW — OpTic Hitch (@hitchariide) October 10, 2021 The Black Ops 3 throwback featured just two squads. Team Scump and Team FormaL did battle in a best of nine series across a number of fan favorite maps and modes. Read More: Scump reacts to all-time CoD tier list – Although a $4,000 prize pool was on the line and a winner was indeed crowned, all proceeds went directly to charity once it was all said and done. TST’s Black Ops 3 Show Match: Teams & Players The Black Ops 3 throwback featured just two squads of elite CoD talent. Both sides were stacked with world champions, veterans, and some of the most popular names in the competitive scene. Below is the full breakdown of both lineups.

Scump explains why Vanguard will be the best competitive CoD in years YouTube: Scump / ActivisionSeth ‘Scump’ Abner not only “loved” his time in the CoD Vanguard Beta for its “fast-paced” public matches, but the OpTic Gaming superstar is more than confident it’ll be a “good competitive game” as well. While players only had a few days to sink their teeth into an early build of this year’s CoD title, we’ve already seen plenty of big takeaways from the Vanguard Beta. For some, frustrating issues on last-gen and “busted” time-to-kill concerns bogged down the experience. But for others, things were a little more positive. Through all the bugs and SBMM woes, Scump came out of the Beta with nothing but praise for Vanguard. In fact, he’s confident the new Sledgehammer Games release will be the competitive game since the CDL kicked off in 2020. “Let’s just get this out there… I loved it,” Scump said about Vanguard in a September 23 YouTube video. “I had such a good time with this Beta.” Rattling off his thoughts on everything from map design and game modes down to the gunplay itself, the CoD veteran appeared happy with it all. “Usually with Beta’s, you get sick of it really quick,” he explained. For Vanguard, that wasn’t the case. “I played it for about 5-6 hours every day that I was home… That’s impressive for a Beta.” On the public side of things, it was Vanguard’s new Combat Pacing feature that kept Scump coming back for more. With “high intensity and large amounts of people in the games” thanks to the Blitz setting, Scump was “hooked.” “It was just so fast-paced, there was always something going on. It was just a lot of fun because of the sheer momentum of the game mode. Non-stop action.” Outside of the new bells and whistles, Scump heaped praise on Vanguard’s fundamentals too. Not only did he like “pretty much [every map],” but the “gunplay was great” as well. Movement was even a highlight for the King as Vanguard falls in line with that of 2019’s Modern Warfare. “The game felt really smooth,” as a result, Scump explained. All of these factors coming together has the CoD star “hopeful” for a great competitive year. “Will it be good for competitive?” Scump asked himself. “Maybe this is just me being optimistic and hoping that it is, but I think it will be. “As long as the spawns aren’t completely f***ed, I think this should be a good competitive game. The maps look promising, the gunplay was great. From what I saw, I think it’ll be better than Modern Warfare and Cold War competitively.” Spawns, he admitted, were the “worst part” of the Beta experience. “Spawns weren’t great, it was very ‘squad-spawny,’ I hope it’s not like that for competitive.” But if this one glaring issue in public games is ironed out on the competitive side, he reassured the pro scene could be in for a “good year.” With Vanguard’s November 5 release still weeks out, there’s plenty of time for things to change. Therefore, Scump didn’t want to get too far ahead of himself. Ultimately, “you never know” how the competitive scene may pan out, he reminded viewers. The King did add a kicker: “We have to wait for the full game to release.” But if Scump’s initial impressions are anything to go by, 2021 could be shaping up as the best year for competitive CoD in recent history.

Scump unveils best XM4 class for Black Ops Cold War NRG/TreyarchCall of Duty veteran and Chicago Huntsmen pro player Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has shared his favorite XM4 loadout, as the AR proves very popular in the ongoing Black Ops Cold War Beta. The Black Ops Cold War Beta dropped on October 8, giving players who have pre-ordered another opportunity to dive into Treyarch’ next CoD title. The Beta was then opened up to all PS4 players on October 10, to maximize feedback from players. As was to be expected, a general consensus has emerged on a number of features. Complaints have focused on SBMM, movement mechanics and connection, while praise has been given to the game’s Gunsmith, maps and gun play. A consensus too has emerged over the best weapons in the Beta, with the SMG class currently being ruled by the Milano 821. ARs, on the other hand, are all struggling to keep up with the XM4. Now, Scump has shared his favored attachments to use on the XM4, revealing them in an October 10 live stream. First up is the Quickdot LED optic, joined by the Muzzle Brake 5.56. Next up, Scump recommends the 13.7″ Extended Barrel, Foregrip and Quickdraw. The Steady Aim Laser was also being used by the X Games gold medallist, before he swapped it out for the Quickdraw attachment. Optic: Quickdot LED – Muzzle: Muzzle Brake 5.56 – Barrel: 13.7″ Extended – Underbarrel: Foregrip – Handle: Quickdraw – This XM4 build focuses on balance, maximizing its range and accuracy, while also trying to improve its handling and make it viable for gunfights that require snap-aiming. The full loadout is detailed below: The XM4’s versatility is also one of its strongest features in the game’s current build, with fast fire rate and impressive damage meaning it can be viable at nearly all ranges. Whether its strength continues into the full game (or even the second Beta weekend) remains to be seen, but for now hop in and try the King’s loadout while it’s as powerful as it is.

Scump troubled by reports that CDL might use NBA-like bubble in 2021 CDL[jwplayer qYU9URvL] Reports have surfaced that the Call of Duty League might turn to a NBA-like ‘bubble’ system for the 2021 season, and one of the faces of the esport – Chicago Huntsmen’s Seth ‘Scump’ Abner – isn’t too fond of the news. The competitive Call of Duty community was in for a twist on September 21 when The Esports Observer, based on information from multiple sources, reported that the Call of Duty League has “asked owners to consider having the 2021 season played from a central location in a bubble-type environment.” Fans of the NBA will recognize this as the same system the league used for the conclusion of the 2020 regular season and the entire Playoffs, separating players from the outside world to eliminate risks of the ongoing health crisis affecting teams and matches. If this were to be the case for CoD esports, then the CDL would essentially host all of their Home Series events and the postseason in an isolated location, with Las Vegas and Dallas reportedly among the cities that were mentioned. This would probably be the safest way to address all of the internet-related concerns from the 2020 campaign. About a third into the season, the CDL decided to shift everything to be played online, but connection inconsistencies and server issues created problems at several tournaments and drew backlash from most pro players. This got even worse during the Playoffs when players like OpTic Gaming LA’s Kenny ‘Kuavo’ Williams and London Royal Ravens’ Trei ‘Zer0’ Morris kept getting booted offline, which ultimately led the league to play postseason matches off-stream and later broadcast them with a huge delay. However, despite all of the uproar the 2020 switch to online caused, not everyone seems to be convinced that this NBA-like bubble system is the best answer. Hearing the news while streaming, Scump had this to say about the report. “I don’t want a bubble!” the legendary CoD pro said. “What am I going to do about my dog, my cats, my girlfriend? A bubble?! Who are we, the f**king NBA – what do you mean a bubble? I would rather play online than in a bubble somewhere. I’d rather play everything online. What? I’m texting Hector [H3CZ] right now – terminate my s**t now!” Activision, who owns and runs the CDL, has not yet commented on The Esports Observer’s report, although Toronto Ultra General Manager Dominique Gelineau seemed to suggest that it was untrue, in a tweet. This isn’t the first time that the idea of the CDL using a bubble has popped up: prior to the start of the Playoffs, many in the industry suggested the idea before the league announced that the entire postseason would remain online. Adam Apicella, formerly of MLG and Activision Blizzard, calculated that such an operation could cost at least $7 million, not counting the cost of a full-time medical staff, security at the venue and hotels, insurance, and the tournament’s prize pool itself. That was just for Champs; of course, running a full regular-season and postseason in such a system would likely cost exponentially more, so there are still a lot of moving parts to consider before these reports become reality. We will continue updating this story as it develops and more information is made available.

Scump Takes Responsibility After OpTic Gaming Crashed Out of CWL Stage Two Playoffs DexertoOpTic Gaming’s longest serving player, Seth “Scump” Abner has publicly said he lost his team the tournament, after their dismal showing at the CWL Stage Two Playoffs. Coming in as the top seed from Division B, OpTic were many people’s favorite to win playoffs, but a crushing game five round 11 loss to FaZe Clan put them in the losers bracket immediately, fighting for their tournament lives. Coming up against UNILAD, a team they had beaten comfortably both times in Division B, OpTic looked certain to advance to losers round 2, but UNILAD stunned them with a 3-0 sweep. Scump personally did not perform well by any means, but admittedly the entire roster didn’t seem to be on the same page, while UNILAD’s Zed and Wuskin showed up big time, handing OpTic a 7/8th finish. More: Replays Proved Doubters Wrong Leading FaZe Clan to Victory Over OpTic With Multiple Clutch Plays – It leaves OpTic reeling with only a matter of weeks to improve in time for the $1.5 million CWL Championship, and Scump particularly took the loss hard. Posting immediately after the match “I suck. GG’s Unilad”, OpTic Gaming owner Hector “H3CZ” Rodriguez told his player to pick his head up and remember his history as a competitor. But Scump wasn’t hearing it, saying that he felt like he costed his team the $500,000 tournament, and there was no regaining composure. There is no keeping your head up when you literally lose your teammates a tournament — Seth Abner (@OpTic_Scumper) July 28, 2018 When a fan suggested he may be playing worse due to less preparation, Scump explained that he had worked incredibly hard individually, but once he stepped on stage it didn’t show. I cannot stress enough how much I prepared individually. Got on stage and felt like a bot. Idk — Seth Abner (@OpTic_Scumper) July 29, 2018 The last time OpTic got a top 8 finish at Stage Two Playoffs was in Black Ops III, when they were upset in the single elimination bracket by Luminosity. That year, they finished top 8 at Champs also. Their placing this year means they will also likely have a tougher group at Champs, with Luminosity or Evil Geniuses guaranteed to be in their pool. Regardless of Scump taking the blame, all four players will know they must improve, and find the form they were showing in their league matches, if they are to finally get a win in CoD: WWII.

Scump stream slip-up confirms new T2P merch plans with FormaL A seemingly accidental slip-up from Chicago Huntsmen player Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has confirmed new ‘T2P’ merchandise plans with duo Matthew ‘FormaL’ Piper, coming to fans before the end of the year. Long-time fans of OpTic Gaming will know first hand the damage Scump and FormaL can do on the same team; spearheading the success of the OpTic dynasty from the end of Advanced Warfare to Infinite Warfare. The pair formed a duo known as ‘T2P’, standing for ‘Time to Pound’. A series of poor placements in WWII saw the team undergo an acrimonious split. While many thought that spelt the end of T2P, the pair reunited for the inaugural Call of Duty League Season, teaming up on H3CZ’ Chicago Huntsmen. However, it appears they’re teaming up for more than just Call of Duty. On FormaL’s livestream on December 27, Scump and FormaL teamed up for a number of public matches, as well as Chicago Huntsmen scrims. While the pair were chatting between games, Scump seemed to slip up and reveal that some new T2P merch will be available to fans before the year is out. “T2P merch is coming before the end of the year everybody,” Scump said nonchalantly. While the pair have discussed T2P merch previously, Scump’s slip up revealed it is coming very, very soon. “I thought it was supposed to be a secret,” laughed FormaL in response. “Or a surprise. You said it was supposed to be a surprise.” In reply, Scump can be heard laughing at his own comments, seemingly having broken an agreement to keep the launch under wraps. “No…” Scump laughed. “Well, I guess it’s not anymore.” Luckily for the 24-year-old, FormaL doesn’t seem too bothered by the mistake. The ex-Luminosity Gaming star then joked that it was similar to the time Matthew ‘Nadeshot’ Haag leaked the name of Chicago’s CoD franchise – prior to its official announcement. Neither incident appeared to be taken too seriously, however, with the Huntsmen official reveal going ahead as originally planned, despite Nadeshot’s mistake. Similarly, Scump’s slip up has simply brought the announcement forward a few days. Given the fact the merch’s release has been confirmed as coming in 2019, an announcement would likely have come in the next couple of days regardless.

OpTic Texas star Scump announces CoD retirement: “Thanks for everything” Call of Duty LeagueCall of Duty legend Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has officially retired and stepped down from OpTic Texas’ starting lineup prior to CDL Major 2. It has been known since the Vanguard offseason that Scump would retire after the Modern Warfare 2 season wrapped up, but in a shock move, he has decided to hang up the controller early. Abner announced the decision via a video of his private retirement party where he announced that Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell will be returning to the starting lineup. “I hope people are happy with the new roster at the very least, I think you guys are going to be absolutely disgusting,” he said in an emotional state. “After seeing [Shottzy] and [Huke] as a sub duo it was kind of an easy decision. I’m not fast like that anymore.” He went on to explain that the early decision was a result of “overestimating” his energy and simply not having the energy to keep up with the workload required to be a pro. Scump also announced that he’ll be staying around the scene and will use the newfound free time to engage more with supporters than he could before. “For the supporters that may be mad or upset at me and my decision, I’m sorry. I promise I’ll make it up,” he assured them. “I’ll be attending events still and meeting people, which I couldn’t really do as a player.” The organization acknowledged Scump’s farewell and verified the big change. Their lineup going forward will be Huke, Shottzy, Dashy, and iLLeY and the squad returns to competition with the new version of their roster on January 20 against Seattle Surge.

Scump, SlasheR and other pros explain what would make MW4 one of the best CoDs ever ActivisionWith Modern Warfare 4 expected to be the next Call of Duty released in 2019, several prominent professional players have given their take on what would make the game one of the best in the popular series. Considering that it’s their full time job to play Call of Duty, pro players are often regarded as one of the most knowledgeable people when it comes to the ins and outs of each title. As a result, publishers Activision and the three major developers – Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer, and Treyarch – have worked more and more closely with pro players over the past few years to make sure that their games are developed properly and well-balanced. With that in mind, several prominent pros were asked about the upcoming title by GamesRadar, and they each broke down what they felt would be needed to put the game on top of the list when it comes to CoD history. The four players that were spoken to were OpTic Gaming’s Seth ‘Scump’ Abner, 100 Thieves’ Austin ‘SlasheR’ Liddicoat, eUnited’s Preston ‘Prestinni’ Sanderson, and Team Reciprocity’s Bradley ‘Wuskin’ Marshall. Scump: Back to basics, but with some changes Aside from being one of the best competitive CoD players of all time, Scump is also one of the longest serving pros, so if there’s one person who knows what he’s talking about, it’s probably him. According to Scump, MW4 would do well to go back to the basics and fundamentals that made the Modern Warfare games so popular, but implement enough changes to make it new. “Back in the day, Call of Duty 4 was very simple and people loved that about it, but I don’t know if simple works anymore. We’ve had this game, you have advanced movement with the sliding and all of that, so I feel that if they go back to a standard boots on the ground game it’ll be a little too slow for people. I’ve always loved the Modern Warfare series so hopefully they come out with a good product and go back to some of the roots but also implement a few new changes.” Prestinni and Wuskin: Listen to the players One of the biggest things that resonates with players is when the developer listens to the community and makes changes to the game based on feedback. eUnited’s Prestinni is hoping this will be the case for Infinity Ward with their next title, and contends that listening to the fans will ensure success. “That’s what any game needs to do really. There’s complaints and there’s certain things that need to be fixed as soon as possible but a lot of the time the community speaks out about it and it’s left undone and untouched for many months. I think as long as they listen to their community first and get on these things right away they’ll be successful because Modern Warfare games are always fantastic.” This idea was echoed by Team Reciprocity’s Wuskin, who wants Call of Duty to reach the same level of community involvement as other “serious games.” “It comes down to the developers listening to what people want and what people don’t want. That’s the one thing we lack. If you look at other serious games, let’s say a lot of people come together and say that they want this or they don’t want this, it normally happens but with us, it doesn’t happen.” SlasheR: Esports should play a major role While it may be slightly biased for pro players to say that esports will be key to the next CoD game’s success, there is no doubting that the esports scene has become so much of a bigger part of the game than it had been in years past. 100 Thieves’ SlasheR believes that focusing more on competitive rather than casual will help MW4 reach high peaks of success. “Call of Duty games right now are made to appease both and lean more towards the casual side, and I understand that, but I feel like if they went all in on esports and people understood the competition level and how much more fun it can be, the game will be more successful.” CoD esports, of course, will be going through a monumental transition ahead of the next competitive season, as the structure of the pro league will turned to city-based franchising. It will definitely be worth keeping an eye on how franchising will affect the success of the next game, and if what SlasheR proposed ends up coming into fruition.

Scump, SlasheR and more reveal how to attract casual fans to competitive CoD ActivsionCall of Duty has always had a huge fanbase when it comes to buying and playing the game, yet not everyone makes the transition into becoming a fan of the esports scene. With that in mind, a few long-time pros have some ideas of their own in a bid to give their viewer base a boom. Being able to turn pro in a vastly popular multiplayer game like Call of Duty means a player has dedicated an incredible amount of time to the game – and probably knows what they’re talking about, especially if they’ve been around the scene for a couple of titles. So, when they offer up advice as how to get more ‘casual’ viewers involved in the hardcore side of becoming fan and getting more involved with competitive CoD, they might just have a few ideas on what it’s going to take to be a success. That’s exactly what happened when GamesRadar spoke to a number of top pros in the game and sought out their advice. OpTic Gaming‘s Seth ‘Scump‘ Abner plus 100 Thieves‘ Austin ‘SlasheR’ Liddicoat, Sam ‘Octane’ Larew, and Preston ‘Priestahh’ Greiner all gave their input on how Activision can break into new markets by converting casual viewers into full-fledged supporters of a particular team. Scump: Franchising will help “a lot” While many fans, and players, are still unsure as to what to expect with Activision Blizzard bringing in the franchising model, Scump believes it will be a significant help to budding players and a new line of fans as there should be added support from the publishers. “I think franchising will help a lot because it’ll be city-based, I think it’ll get a lot more people involved and hopefully with that, with the amount of money being put into it, they’ll start giving us the support we deserve,” Scump explained to GamesRadar. “I think we’ve been cold-shouldered for the past decade – I’ve been playing Call of Duty for 12 years and it feels like it goes backwards, then forwards a little bit, then the next game goes backwards,” he continued. “I feel like they need to keep coming out with more consistent titles and support for esports.” Octane and Priestahh: Give esports a presence In a similar vein to Scump, both Octane and Priestahh explained that esports needs a bigger presence in the game – be that something as simple as team skins like World War II or being able to watch a live event without needing to leave for a different app. Those ideas were tried, to varying levels of success, in WWII but the 100 Thieves pair stated that it’s something that should be continued. Priestahh explained that the esports scene needs exposure – be that the front page of Twitch or in-game – as that would “open up more eyes to esports.” Octane echoed those thoughts by stating that casual fans “know about competitive” but don’t actively go and seek it out. Yet, he believes that potentially dropping skins and cosmetics for watching streams could help convince casual fans to tune in. SlasheR: Improve on League Play Since it’s the introduction in Black Ops 2, CoD pros have used League Play as a way to improve their own individual skill against top players that they don’t get to face off against on a regular basis. While there have been issues with the mode in Black Ops 4, SlasheR still believes it’s one of the best ways to make a name for yourself and giving players an increased insight to the higher quality of play might just turn them onto the professional scene. It’s something SlasheR thinks could be key. “I think one of the biggest things is getting a ranking system in the game, like a good ranking system. Like League of Legends has, CSGO, something like that where people can hop on and try to climb the ladder. Or even Halo 2 for instance, the 1-50 ranking system, I remember as a kid wanting to get on and just try to get my number higher, I was addicted to trying to get to that 50. If people could experience that, they’d have a lot more fun and be more competitive, and I think that’s a good place to start.” Considering the fact that the wheels are well in motion for franchising, Activision Blizzard probably has a few ideas of their own in getting new fans involved. Yet, it remains to be seen if they can capture more members of the huge CoD player base and persuade them to become hardcore fans of the esports scene any time soon.

Scump slams Modern Warfare as “the worst Call of Duty ever” Activision / Call of Duty LeagueChicago Huntsmen star Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has made the bold claim that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is “the worst CoD ever,” explaining his reasoning in a heated tirade against the franchise’s current title. Call of Duty gets a new game each year, and with that comes a new set of maps, rules and guns for pro players to get used to – but it seems the current one isn’t working that well for Scump, as he has claimed that “Warzone saved it so hard.” Modern Warfare has been somewhat of a divisive title among the CoD community, despite the fact that it continues to be a record-breaking money spinner for Activision. The professional players are often some of the most outspoken when it comes to things they want changing or fixed within each CoD title, and Modern Warfare is no different – but now, Scump has well and truly laid into the game. The discussion came about in a Chicago Huntmsen YouTube upload, in which members of the Huntsmen and NRG organization as a whole created a tier list for their favorite – and least favorite – Call of Duty titles of all time. As the group discussed the likes of Modern Warfare 2 and Black Ops 2 as “god tier” titles, the time finally came to judge Modern Warfare, and Scump was the first to speak up. “Trash. Right in the trash,” he said, much to everyone’s surprise. “If Warzone didn’t come out on this game, one of the worst CoDs ever made.” (Timestamp 17:30 for mobile viewers) After the others asked what it was about the game that rubbed Scump the wrong way, he said: “it’s counter-intuitive. It’s a squad-based spawn system… it’s the worst Call of Duty ever made. It might be the worst competitive CoD ever.” He went on to add the fact that there is no Dead Silence perk and that the maps are “horrible,” saying that there is “not a single good map” in Modern Warfare. The verdict is a pretty damning one from the biggest name in the world of Call of Duty, but Scump and the rest of his peers made sure to reiterate that Warzone is an incredible game, saying that it “saved Modern Warfare.” Chicago Huntsmen have been one of the best teams in Modern Warfare so far but, even so, it seems as though frustrations are growing, but they’ll have to keep at it if they truly believe they can beat Atlanta FaZe.

Scump shows off “best weapon” in CoD: Vanguard with insane killing spree ScumpOpTic Gaming’s Scump is tearing enemy teams to piece during the Vanguard beta, flexing his skills with one particular assault rifle. The Call of Duty: Vanguard beta servers are live, exclusive to PlayStation for now. The beta for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 is running from September 10 – 13, and Scump has been streaming throughout it, getting accustomed to the new title from Sledgehammer Games. But there is one specific gun that Scump has taking a liking to, one which he demonstrates by mowing down an enemy team. Scump’s best Vanguard gun Scump has taken a specific interest in the BAR during the Vanguard beta. Scump camps the spawn of the enemy team killing them over and over again with the BAR – which decimates the enemies with incredibly fast time-to-kill. Flexing the killing spree, he called the BAR the best gun in Vanguard – at least in its current beta state. The BAR is a slow-firing assault rifle that hits enemies like a truck. The gun is best equipped with an attachment to steady its recoil, as it requires a good bit of aiming. Of course, Scump can make any gun look like the best gun in the game, but this clip does show off just how much stopping power the BAR holds. You can check out the full list of weapons in Vanguard here. Vanguard is set for launch on November 5. Before then, there will be another beta on September 16-17 which will include Xbox and PC early access, then September 18-20 will be the free open beta for all to enjoy.

Scump shares hilarious story about FormaL trash-talking him when they first met YouTube, OpTic ChicagoFrom OpTic Gaming to the Chicago Huntsmen and, now, OpTic Chicago, Scump and FormaL’s odyssey as the “T2P” duo is legendary. But it didn’t start off so beautifully, as told in the tale of their first meeting. Seth ‘Scump’ Abner and Matthew ‘FormaL’ Piper are as renowned a duo in Call of Duty history as can be. Teamed on a refreshed OpTic squad in the Call of Duty League, the two took some time to reminisce during an episode of the newly returned OpTic Podcast. The subject of that reminiscing? Time 2 Pound’s origin story. Apparently, Scump’s OpTic were set to play FormaL’s Team Kaliber at Ghosts Champs in 2014. The two had never met before, but knew who each other were — and FormaL thought that might give him a chance to get into “The King’s” head a little. Backstage before their matchup, FormaL sought out Scump to deliver some trash talk. In his first CoD after switching from the Halo scene, he thought he might get an edge by getting in Scumpii’s head. As the story goes, it didn’t end as he hoped, but the rest is history. As Scump explains, his first interaction with Formy was behind the Octagon at Ghosts Champs: “Matt came up to me at Ghosts Champs — I had no idea who he was. Like, I knew who he was, but I didn’t know him at all. He comes up to me and he’s like ‘it’s your chance to finally play me on LAN.’” Then, FormaL elaborates on the diabolical plans behind his introduction: “I was trying to get into Seth’s head or something … ‘I heard you’re pretty good, but you get to play me now.’” As the two crack up and explain, TK were immediately swept by OpTic in around 20 minutes after that attempted trash talk and FormaL learned his lesson: “I was just packing my s**t up all pissed, like ‘this is so lame.’” Although Scump’s response to FormaL’s trash-talk effort was a simple “what an idiot,” it’s as fitting as possible an origin story for a now-notorious duo. The podcast also dabbles in how that was just part of FormaL’s efforts to make a name for himself in CoD, as he switched teams relentlessly and talked his talk. Eventually, as we all know, the pair ended up united on OpTic Gaming. Now, as the team pushes forward into the CDL 2021 season’s Stage 2, their brief reminiscing gives us a nice look into FormaL’s mindset: “Maybe I was super loyal, but I didn’t think anyone deserved my loyalty until I got on OpTic.”

Scump shares concerns over Huntsmen’s online chances at CDL Champs CDL/MLGSeth ‘Scump’ Abner, Call of Duty veteran and Chicago Huntsmen SMG, has outlined his concerns for his team following the news that the 2020 CDL Playoffs will be played online. The inaugural CDL season has been far from ideal, with the ongoing global health crisis forcing the overwhelming majority of competitions online. As countries slowly reopen, there was quiet hope in the CoD community that the first CDL Championships could be played on LAN, even if it was without the presence of fans. However, on July 4, the CDL confirmed that this season’s playoffs and Championship weekend will be played online because of the ongoing health risks. In light of continued COVID-19 health risks, the CDL postseason will be held online. The League and teams are collaborating on additional competitive integrity measures to be taken. More updates to follow in delivering the best experience for all. https://t.co/nyGMEZNAI4 — Call of Duty League (@CODLeague) July 5, 2020 There was a mixed response in the community, with some frustrated but others understanding the exceptional circumstances the CDL has to navigate. While Scump tweeted that he “understood” the decision, he outlined his concerns for his Chicago Huntsmen roster during a July 4 live stream. He said: “The teams that have been performing recently all have crazy splits. Florida’s got like two [players in] Chicago, one tri-state and one Texas… For us, we have four [in] Texas and one [in] California, so most of our matches, we’re playing on a Chicago server.” Four players in the same location may have previously benefitted the Huntsmen, but the ability for teams to veto servers now works against them. Because they have four players in Texas, most teams will veto the Texas servers to avoid giving the Huntsmen an advantage. Some Twitch viewers suggested to Scump that FormaL needs to move to Texas, following the latter’s announcement that he would not be travelling from his home in California. Regardless, Scump explained why FormaL’s location is not that important. “Even if he did come to Texas, we’re still in the same boat,” Abner said. “We’re playing on Chicago [servers] pretty much every series, and we’re playing against people that live in Chicago… Every team is just gonna veto Texas against us, and the next closest server that’s gonna get played on is Chicago.” While the CDL have announced multiple measures to boost competitive integrity, playing any major tournament online was bound to result in certain teams facing geographical issues. Whether the Florida Mutineers can take their online form into the biggest tournament of Modern Warfare remains to be seen, but the likes of Dallas Empire, Atlanta FaZe and, of course, the Huntsmen, will be hot on their heels.

Scump’s best AK-74u class for Black Ops Cold War multiplayer TreyarchSeth ‘Scump’ Abner, veteran CoD pro for OpTic Chicago, has shared his competitive AK-74u class setup as the powerful submachine gun continues to lead the way in Black Ops Cold War’s meta. With Treyarch’s latest Call of Duty instalment approaching a couple of months old, the meta is cementing itself as the second CDL season approaches. As such, we are seeing which weapons we can expect pros to use and, unlike last year’s rather predictable M4A1 and MP5 dominance, there appears to be some early variety in weapons. The MP5 and AK-74u are dominating the SMG picks, while the XM4, Krig-6 and AK-47 are all popular choices among AR players. Scump, as a historic SMG star, has been primarily running the AK-74u in OpTic Chicago’s early scrimmages. During a recent stream, the King gave us a look at the attachments he’s running for competitive play. With Black Ops Cold War inheriting Modern Warfare’s Gunsmith system, there is an incredible amount of choice in terms of attachments. Thankfully, pros like Scump give casual players an idea of the best attachments to run. Scump’s AK-74u loadout for competitive Black Ops Cold War Muzzle: Spetsnaz Compensator – Barrel: 9.3″ Extended – Underbarrel: Spetsnaz Speedgrip – Stock: GRU Elastic Wrap – Handle: KGB Skeletal Stock – The Spetsnaz Compensator gives a 12% improvement in terms of vertical recoil control, but loses 8% control over horizontal recoil. However, the loss of horizontal recoil control from the muzzle is negated somewhat by the Spetsnaz Speedgrip, which also improves sprinting speed, allowing Scump to move around the map as quickly as possible. In pro matches, reaching a certain head-glitch or power position before an enemy can easily make or break a hardpoint. The 9.3″ Extended barrel offers a 40% improvement in bullet velocity, enhancing the AK-74u’s already impressive bullet speed. Next up, the GRU Elastic Wrap essentially combines the benefits of the Dropshot Tape and the Spetsnaz Field Grip, offering flinch resistance, a reduction in ADS time and the ability to dropshot. However, reductions to shooting movement speed and and sprint to fire time are the penalties to pay. Finally, the KGB Skeletal Stock massively boosts sprint to fire time (30%) and aim walking movement speed (40%). The only price to pay is a reduction in hipfire accuracy. As you can see, Scump’s AK-74u massively improves many aspects of the gun. One weakness is the 30-round ammo capacity, which has been left alone in the attachments. Given the gun’s fairly fast reload time though, it’s a moderately small price to pay. We can expect to see Scump rocking this AK-74u class in scrims for the time being, and the CDL season when it launches in 2021. That is, barring any serious nerfs from Treyarch.

Scump says ‘GOATs’ like JKap can’t be dropped – forgetting he dropped Karma eUnitedOpTic Gaming’s Seth ‘Scump’ Abner was hilariously called out for dropping Damon ‘Karma‘ Barlow, just after he suggested ‘GOATs’ can’t be dropped. eUnited’s decision to replace JKap after their disappointing Top 16 CWL Fort Worth finish has sparked controversy since its announcement on March 19, with many perceiving the two-time world champion as being too talented to drop. JKap was moved to eUnited’s substitute role, replaced as a ‘starter’ by Chris ‘Simp’ Lehr, after the 18 year old won CWL Fort Worth’s amateur bracket playing for FC Black, FaZe Clan’s academy team. Welcome @SimpTheSickJoke to #eUCoD. Coming off an impressive Open Bracket Finals win, we are proud to announce that Simp will be in the starting lineup during next week’s pro league matches. With his addition, JKap will be moved into the substitute role. #StandUnited pic.twitter.com/xikXTAFIjr — eUnited (@eUnitedgg) March 19, 2019 There has been a lot of discussion in the CoD community regarding the move, with some arguing JKap is past his best and that Simp’s promotion represents a stellar opportunity for a young, up-and-coming player. There have also been rumours the move was caused by alleged unrest between James ‘Clayster’ Eubanks and Jkap, which were addressed by Clayster in a YouTube video. Regardless of the reasons behind it, the move was brought up in a chat with many prominent members of the CoD community, broadcast via Ian ‘Crimsix’ Porter’s Twitch stream. The conversation prompted Scump to share his opinion on the matter, arguing “you can’t drop the GOAT bro”. ‘GOAT’ is a common abbreviation for ‘greatest of all time’, first being used as a term to refer to the NBA’s Michael Jordan. However, it is frequently used in the CoD community to refer to a player of high skill, as Scump is doing with JKap. However, Scump was amusingly shut down just a few seconds later, as Anthony ‘NAMELESS’ Wheeler, ex CoD pro turned CWL analyst, pointed out “but… you did.” Wheeler’s remarks were in reference to OpTic Gaming’s decision to drop Karma in 2018, mid-way through the Call of Duty: WWII season. Thanks to his world championship titles in Black Ops 2, Ghosts and Infinite Warfare, Karma is generally considered the best Call of Duty player of all time. However, a number of poor finishes for OpTic during WWII prompted Matthew ‘FormaL’ Piper to leave for Luminosity Gaming in place of Sam ‘Octane’ Larew, while Karma was dropped for Anthony ‘Methodz’ Zinni. The new OpTic line up struggled, placing 17th-24th at the 2018 CWL World Championships, breaking up soon after. The remarks prompted considerable laughter among the chat, with Scump replying “I knew it was coming”.

Scump says Dashy is “here to stay” after OpTic’s dominant CDL opener ActivisionAfter a year spent apart from the original OpTic Gaming roster, Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell is back with the boys and, following an impressive CDL debut, Seth ‘Scump’ Abner claims that the team is inseparable. When OpTic Gaming was bought by Immortals Gaming in 2019, the Green Wall split up. While the team’s veteran core shifted to the Chicago Huntsmen for the Call of Duty League’s inaugural season, young star Dashy stayed with the rebranded OpTic Los Angeles. Now, in a swap to 4v4 for Treyarch’s Black Ops Cold War in the CDL 2021 season, Hector ‘H3CZ’ Rodriguez reacquired the OpTic brand and brought Dashy home. And, across one preseason and one official season match, OpTic Chicago is an impressive 6-0. More importantly, the vibes are immaculate. In the postgame interview for the most recent win, a sweep of the Los Angeles Guerrillas during Opening Week, Scump let fans know just how great it has been to have the crew reunited. Going into some detail, the veteran superstar stymied concerns and confirmed that the man known as Bruce is here to stay. OpTic’s @scump on having @DashySZN as a teammate again: “”Bruce has been amazing thus far. I know a lot of people were worried about him after last year. He says he’s never leaving, so I think Bruce is here to stay.””#BrickByBrick | #CDL2021 pic.twitter.com/ElkOcpYKbT — Dexerto Esports (@DexertoEsports) February 12, 2021 In the Kickoff Classic, Dashy didn’t post a single negative K/D. Then, in the season debut, he upped that ante by posting a team-high, game-high 1.34. By all accounts, Dashy’s 2020 form (in which he struggled with work ethic concerns and a benching) is behind him, and whether it’s Treyarch, Texas, or the OG branding, the team looks . When asked about Bruce’s return, Scump was all smiles and expressed just how committed to the team Dashy has professed to be: “He also says that he’s never leaving, no one’s ever getting his spot again. So I think that Bruce is here to stay.” Having stayed at Scump’s home for weeks while acclimating to Texas, it’s clear that the gang is happy to be reunited. In other interviews, Dylan ‘Envoy’ Hannon has mentioned the team nights and, outside of the game, the energy is impossible to ignore. And in our own interview with Dashy, he strongly echoed that sentiment. When we asked how he would contrast this season with his struggles with work ethic in 2020, Dashy confirmed that being back with OpTic is “definitely a change, for the better obviously.” He then elaborated that the group’s comfort with each other makes the season’s grind less strenuous: “Getting on with these guys, it’s fun every day. We’re really good, we improve every day, we have a good time. It makes getting up for work pretty easy every day.” OpTic Gaming is back with H3CZ, Dashy is back with T2P and, undefeated thus far in CDL 2021, the team is as happy as can be.

Scump says CoD retirement isn’t coming any time soon Screenshot: Eavesdrop Podcast[jwplayer fKo7sjsG]Chicago Huntsmen star Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has revealed how long he believes he has left when it comes to competing in Call of Duty – noting that it might be longer than previously thought. Scump is by and away far the most popular Call of Duty pro player around, and after years of dominating the scene in both content creation and competitive matches, there have been plenty of questions surrounding his future. The 24-year-old commands a following that could easily see him step away from competitive CoD and dominant the streaming world, and he continues to play, fans have quizzed him on when he’s going to step away. Abner has, previously, spoken about the possibility of retirement but keeps on playing. During his second individual appearance on Hector ‘HECZ’ Rodriguez’s Eavesdrop Podcast, the Chicago Huntsmen star once again fielded questions about his future, revealing that he is contracted to play through the next game. Though, he believes he should last a little longer than that. “Realistically, I think, I don’t know.. my max would probably be like four years, my max like left,” Scump said, citing his role as an SMG player and needing to be quick on the trigger. “Yeah, I would say like four years maybe, it’s hard to tell, you can’t put a pin in it and be like this will be my final year,” he added. Topic begins at 23:11 The CoD World Champion noted that it will also depend on a few other factors – mainly the state of Call of Duty and whether or not another game comes along that really catches his eye. “I would say like four years, maybe longer depending on how I’m doing at that point,” he continued. “I’ve always said, as long as I’m still playing at a level where I know I’m not costing my team, I would like to continue playing and I think that the last two years, I’m still playing at a level that is benefiting my team.” Scump had previously said that he believed he only two or three years left, but, that appears to have changed – giving himself an extra year or so. New faces have attempted to knock him off his perch as one of the most feared SMG players around, but it’ll take some serious going to match what the King has done up until this point in his career.

Scump says “a lot could go wrong” with CDL switching to PC next season CDL / Scump – TwitchWith the Call of Duty League switching from console to PC for the 2021 season, at least at the professional level, Chicago Huntsmen’s legendary CoD pro Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has detailed some of the potential issues that could arise. [jwplayer ESpM1MSj] The Call of Duty League’s switch from console to PC was inevitable, but that doesn’t mean the transition will be without its faults; one major concern, of course, has been hacking. Maybe not in the competitive scene, but the growing presence of PC in CoD this year (with the addition of cross-play and Warzone) has exposed Activision’s inability to handle the issue on a large scale. Add in the fact that the CDL’s Challengers circuit and in-game ranked mode(s), for example, will support both console & PC, and suddenly the concern is heightened. And while it’s unlikely that anyone in the pro ranks would cheat, if the 2021 season starts out online, there’s a chance that, at the very least, accusations could start flying around. Scump was asked about this switch during one of his recent streams and, uncoincidentally, hacking was the first thing he brought up: “The one thing that could go wrong – if there’s hackers, any kind of competitive playlist is chalked. That’s definitely something to worry about.” “That is going to be very annoying if hackers just run rampant in all the ranked playlists,” he went on. “If there are hackers, it’s chalked. There’s supposed to be anti-cheat in the works? Hopefully, they do a good job with it and hopefully, everything is good.” The veteran also brought up the potential situations where the gaming rigs experience issues during competitions: “‘PC crash during a tournament is bound to happen,’ more than likely, yeah. There’s a lot of things that could go wrong, definitely a LOT of things that could go wrong.” There was one positive bit of news that Scump revealed during this discussion: the CDL is working on adding a ‘pause feature’ that would allow them to stop and start matches if need be. The lack of such a feature really became apparent during the 2020 campaign, especially the CDL Playoffs, when teams like OpTic Gaming LA and London Royal Ravens had players booted offline mid-match. As a result, since the disconnections occurred too late into the respective Hardpoint games, both teams had to play the round a man down, 4v5, which inevitably led them to lose. Needless to say, had a pause feature existed, the whole situation could have been avoided. Instead, the CDL was forced to stream all matches with a massive delay so that viewers with ill-intentions couldn’t hit anyone offline. Ultimately, the Call of Duty League’s switch to PC is a “step in the right direction,” as Scump remarked, but there are definitely potential problems that could stem from the transition. We’ll just have to wait and see. For more information about the upcoming campaign, make sure to visit our CDL 2021 season hub.

Scump roasts Crimsix after Huntsmen dominate Empire at CDL Launch Weekend CDL – YouTube / Empire – YouTubeChicago Huntsmen took care of business against Dallas Empire at the Call of Duty League’s Launch Weekend, and Seth ‘Scump’ Abner had a special message to teammate-turned-rival Ian ‘Crimsix’ Porter. After months of trash-talking in the buildup of their highly-anticipated matchup, the Chicago Huntsmen and Dallas Empire finally locked horns at the CDL Launch Weekend, facing off in the first-ever match of the newly-formed league. A wealth of storylines lead up to this match: players-turned-opponents, remnants of the old OpTic Gaming – Team Envy “eClasico” rivalry, two of the most star-studded rosters in the league – plenty to get everyone involved fired up. The end result, however, was not as exciting as the anticipation leading up to it, as Huntsmen took all three respawn rounds and won 3-1, looking dominant throughout the match. Read More: Why Empire vs Huntsmen is CoD’s new eClasico – Immediately following the convincing victory, Scump and T2P duo Matthew ‘FormaL’ Piper stood up, threw their headsets off, and began shouting and throwing hand gestures at the Empire side of the stage. https://twitter.com/CODLeague/status/1220865301031587841 The demonstrations didn’t stop there. After the match, Scump joined the CDL’s broadcast desk to speak about the victory, and he rounded the postgame interview off with a few words directed at Crimsix, his former OpTic Gaming teammate who can now be considered a rival. “I have one thing to say,” he said. “Yo Crimsix, you have to take that poster down man. Rent-free brother, holy!” 🤣 @scump to @Crimsix: “”RENT FREE!””#CDL2020 pic.twitter.com/BEIojHsSuh — Dexerto Esports (@DexertoEsports) January 25, 2020 Payback for Crimsix’s “poster” bit The poster he was referring to features the entire OpTic roster that won the 2017 Call of Duty World League Championship. In a recent video, Crimsix revealed that he decided to hang that poster on his bedroom wall so that every morning he would see it and become instantly motivated to compete. “Seth and Matt might not see me every day, but I see them,” he said in the video. “I literally wake up, walk outside of my bedroom, see them, and become instantly motivated. Any thought of doing anything else other than playing goes out the window when I see that stupid [censored] poster.” Read More: CDL to stream exclusively on YouTube Gaming – The fact that he mentioned both Scump and FormaL explains why they were both gesturing so demonstrably after winning, as it’s now clear that their yelling was likely directed at Crimsix, rather than the whole Empire team. (Segment begins at 4:56 mark for mobile users) Huntsmen take down Empire in CDL’s first-ever match The series started with Hardpoint on Azhir Cave, which Chicago took 250-209 to claim the first-ever map win in the Call of Duty League’s young history. https://twitter.com/CODLeague/status/1220849882409373701 Dallas, however, struck back quickly and convincingly, winning 6-1 on Arklov Peak Search & Destroy to tie the series at 1-1. Unfortunately for them, though, this was the first and only map they’d win all series. Thanks to a dominant showing from FormaL in the first half of the Hackney Yard Domination, Huntsmen won 202-157 to go up 2-1 in the series. In the fourth and final map, the T2P duo of Scump and FormaL popped off towards the end to win the Gun Runner Hardpoint 250-173 and seal the match victory. Keep up with all of the competitive CoD League action with our CDL Launch Weekend hub, which features the official livestream, full schedule, updated scores, and more.

Scump and Envoy good to play for OpTic at CDL Champs after negative tests CDL[UPDATE: August 16, 7:30 PM ET] After weeks of concerns, particularly from members of the Green Wall, Scump, Envoy, and the OpTic Chicago organization have confirmed that the SMG duo have received negative tests and will be playing at CDL Champs 2021. There was a strong possibility that CoD’s biggest name of all time and his MVP nominee teammate would miss the biggest event in CDL history. It would have been painful for OpTic Gaming supporters and, unsurprisingly, for Call of Duty League viewership as well. Fortunately, OpTic will not need to sub in coaches and rusty bench players. The popular duo of SMGs have tested negative, right in time for them to play at Champs on Thursday, August 19. https://twitter.com/DexertoIntel/status/1427411037918318592 The above is an update, the original story follows below: Call of Duty legend Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has shared concerns he and OpTic Chicago teammate Dylan ‘Envoy’ Hannon could miss the upcoming CoD Championships. Despite the five Major competitions the Call of Duty League has seen across its second season, the tournament all pros, fans, and orgs want to win is the Call of Duty Championships. The World Championships come about annually and, after last year’s tournament was pushed online, this year’s iteration has been confirmed to be taking place on LAN. Naturally, players have to return negative tests prior to the tournament in order to compete. Scump and his teammate Envoy have both returned multiple positive tests since returning from the Stage V Major, at which OpTic Chicago placed third. Both men have confirmed their symptoms are mild but, in an August 14 live stream, the King explained how they could both ultimately wind up missing Champs. Despite initially testing positive some days ago, both men are still testing positive. Scump says he continues to return positive tests despite all his symptoms clearing up. CDL rules state all players must return negative tests by Thursday, August 19 in order to be eligible to play. While there is every chance both Scump and Envoy test negative by that date, worries are starting to grow. “We’re definitely starting to get a little bit worried,” Abner said. “We were expecting to start testing negative by today/tomorrow [August 14]. So a positive test today is definitely not good for our mental state.” If Scump and Envoy are prevented from taking part, their roles will most likely be filled by Sender and General. While both talented players, losing your two SMGs this close to a tournament would all but guarantee an early exit for OpTic Chicago. However, both men still have some time for their fortunes to turn and to make their final preparations for Champs. We hope to see them both competing soon.

Scump reveals why Stock 2 hasn’t been GA’d yet in Black Ops 4 OpTic Gaming captain Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has explained that despite calls for the ‘Stock 2’ attachment to be agreed out of play, it remains in use at the professional level. For SMG players, the SAUG is by far the most viable weapon in Black Ops 4, and is improved even further thanks to one of its unique attachments – Stock 2. In addition to the regular stock attachment, the doubled up version affords players even faster movement while ADS (aim down sights) and, crucially, allows players to dropshot while their characters keep both hands on the weapon – remaining in ADS as they move to prone. The advantages provided by Stock 2 are deemed by some professional players to be too powerful to be allowed in competitive play, and so have publicly called for it to be placed under a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ (GA). Players use these GA’s to remove something from play which is unanimously (or generally) agreed upon to be unfair or not conducive to competitive integrity. Scump explains that despite the controversy, the Stock 2 attachment remains in play because “2 – 3 teams” are holding out on the rest. There are 2-3 teams that want it in. lul. I been preaching it’s broken — Seth Abner (@OpTic_Scumper) January 27, 2019 He was replying to a post from 100 Thieves player Austin ‘SlasheR’ Liddicoat, who suggested that Stock 2 was the reason that 7 of the top 10 players from the Pro League qualifier in K/D, were SMG players. The CWL Pro League begins on February 4, so there is little time for the professional players to finalize all of their desired GA’s, before competition commences. Treyarch themselves revealed that changes would be coming to the CWL Ruleset ahead of the start of the Pro League, and fans are anticipating that some of the gentleman’s agreements already in place will be brought into force officially.

Scump reveals why latest fine has him “scared” to speak out against CoD CDLCall of Duty legend Seth ‘Scump’ Abner explained why he’s going to limit his public opinions on Modern Warfare, seeing how he’s avoiding another fine for speaking out against the game. The longtime CoD vet sat down with Huntsmen CEO Hector ‘HECZ’ Rodriguez on the Eavesdrop Podcast and talked about the fine that Scump received. The fine came after a segment premiered in a May 12 video of the Huntsmen round table talk ranking the Call of Duty titles featuring the pro’s honest take on MW 2019. “Trash, right in the trash,” Scump said in the org’s ‘God or Trash.’ “If Warzone didn’t come [in Modern Warfare 2019], one of the worst CoDs ever made. Warzone saved this game so unbelievably hard.” Speaking out against Activision’s latest Call of Duty title, the streamer ran through all of the “counter-intuitive” mechanics that were implemented in the game. It’s because of this that Scump isn’t playing around with the notion of having to cough up another invoice for expressing his thoughts. “I’m scared, I’m scared now,” Scump quipped. But because of his “penny-pinching” lifestyle, getting another punishment for speaking out against MW isn’t on his agenda. “They got me on a leash… I spoke honestly, and I’m not allowed to do that.” Even when describing his feelings on the fine in relation to what was actually said, Scump had trepidation to vocalize what went down. HECZ reassured his player that he wouldn’t need to pay anything if something more were to materialize, but the damage from the first penalty was already done. “We constantly [create content around MW] and sometimes it’s gonna, you know, lead back to an opinion about Call of Duty which is what we play everyday,” Scump explained. “And… well, I’m not gonna get [fined so] I’m stopping.” The 24-year-old would be well equipped to handle a fine, but even a hypothetical $500 tax on his opinions isn’t something he wants hanging on his head. The stringent nature of the league and how they handle opinions by those made in it is something Scump and HECZ can see changing in the future. But until then, the Huntsman star isn’t going to make a habit of toeing the line.

Scump reveals who’s behind the Huntsmen-Empire CDL rivalry In a candid interview with NRG Esports, Chicago Huntsman Seth ‘Scump’ Abner talks at length about the rivalry between his team and the Dallas Empire, the beef between himself and former teammate Ian ‘Crimsix’ Porter, and how he handles drama in Call of Duty in general. There’s no such thing as the calm before the storm in Call of Duty. The pre-season to the inaugural Call of Duty League year has been rife with drama, beef, and plenty of trash talk. A lot of the drama centers on the beef between former teammates Scump and Crimsix. The former squadmates won a lot of championships together on OpTic Gaming, but Scump insists that Crimsix didn’t contribute nearly as much as his other teammates. “We won so many tournaments together. Me and Matthew [FormaL] were the best, statistically. Damon [Karma] was the “dirty worker.” We won him [Crim] so much money and so many tournaments.” Scump does say that Crim “did his part” during that title reign, but holds on to the belief that “we [him and FormaL] were the ones really frying people.” The Chicago star said that he understands why the beef exists in the first place, comparing it to “a bad breakup,” but says that the rivalry between the two teams has been boosted from the top. “I know Hastr0 is in their ears telling them to make a rivalry. He’s literally telling them to talk trash.” Scump is no stranger to talking trash, but argues that he only will respond to things when provoked. At this point in the Crimsix beef, he believes the whole situation is “dumb, corny, and played out.” According to him, the Call of Duty scene “is still a very childish scene,” but he was candid about a time in his life when he didn’t display the ideal amount of maturity. He spoke about a time in 2011 when he desperately wanted to get off his team before MLG Dallas. “I was begging them to drop me. I hated my team, I thought we sucked. I was really arrogant at that age, I was kind of a diva. But I didn’t want to play with that team. I took a nap after school one day and I woke up to being dropped from the team.” Following that, Scump at the age of 15 joined up with Quantic LeveraGe, and the rest is history. Following the historical discussion, Scump gave some short early impressions on his upcoming CDL competition. He thinks FaZe and the Royal Ravens are full of talent and potential, and says the Seattle Surge is a “smart, calculated good team.” He doesn’t anticipate that OGLA will struggle for much longer, and picked the Minnesota RØKKR as his darkhorse candidate. Unsurprisingly, he called the Dallas Empire “cocky and arrogant” but isn’t discounting them as a subpar team.

Scump reveals the main reason Arcitys left Huntsmen for FaZe Call of Duty League / MLG[jwplayer fKo7sjsG] After some major Call of Duty League roster moves were announced on September 15, Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has provided his thoughts on losing Alec ‘Arcitys’ Sanderson to rival team Atlanta FaZe for the Cold War season. Arcitys has been one of the standout players in recent Call of Duty seasons, and that continued in the Call of Duty League’s inaugural year. For that reason, some people were surprised that Chicago Huntsmen were willing to let him go, despite having someone incredibly talented in Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell filling the vacant spot. While fans are upset about losing Arcitys to a rival championship contender, Scump seems to be too, but doesn’t actually seem to believe it’s the wrong decision. After a viewer of his stream asked how he feels about letting go of Arcitys, he was very honest, making it clear there’s no bad blood between him and the team. The veteran CoD pro said: “You know what? If you love something, sometimes you’ve just got to let it go.” That wasn’t all, though, as he went on to explain exactly why Arcitys wanted to leave. “We didn’t want to force him to stay on our roster,” Scump said. “He wanted to go and be a main AR. It happens. Everyone’s happy at the end of the day. Would’ve loved to have him, though. I love that guy.” There was clearly a good rapport between Arcitys and his Huntsmen teammates, and it was clear there was no ill will when rumors started to circulate that they would be separating, especially now we know that the decision makes perfect sense for both sides. In Matthew ‘FormaL’ Piper, Chicago Huntsmen already have one of the world’s greatest main AR players, and Arcitys reuniting with his World Championship-winning squad on FaZe almost seems like a no-brainer, especially since he can play the role he wants. Obviously, there’s no telling which team will come out better for this, but it definitely seems to have worked out for everyone.

Scump reveals surprising pick for his favorite CoD game of all time Instagram: scumpabnerChicago Huntsmen’s star Call of Duty player Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has revealed his top three favorite Call of Duty titles ever – with a surprising pick at number one. Scump has been playing and competing in CoD for around a decade now, having played at the top level for almost his entire career. He’s played every CoD for hours on end, so you would imagine he has a pretty thorough understanding of each – and some opinions on them, too. So when he revealed his three favorite CoD games of all time, viewers were a little shocked to see which game he put at number one. After being asked by a viewer in his Twitch stream which games were his favorite, Scump said two which are pretty commonly found at the top, Black Ops 2 and Modern Warfare 2. For many, the third is up for debate, but Scump added Modern Warfare 3 to his list, too. What surprised fans, though, was that he added he had said his list in order – with Modern Warfare 3 ahead of both. Typically, most would put Black Ops 2 at the top, with some having Modern Warfare 2 there instead, but naming MW3 as your favorite CoD game of all time is almost uncharted territory. Of course, his Twitch chat started to question the decision, especially when he revealed this was in order, with viewers calling the game “overrated” or simply saying “mw3 kekw,” though Scump didn’t seem to realize that he had said anything particularly controversial. Modern Warfare 3 was a big year for Scump, though, having joined OpTic Gaming and notched up multiple wins, forming the foundation for what would be years of dominance from the GreenWall, so there may be a lot of sentimental value in MW3. Competitively, it was an odd year, as neither developers nor MLG made a proper professional circuit for the game. This meant that the majority of events were hosted by smaller tournament organizers, and often in Europe, but this didn’t stop the dominance of OpTic Gaming. There is an opinion that Modern Warfare 3 was underrated by many, perhaps overshadowed by the nostalgia of the previous games, and weighed down by expectations that came with the ‘Modern Warfare’ name.

Scump reveals surprise factor making online CDL matches harder Call of Duty LeagueChicago Huntsmen’s Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has revealed what he thinks is the biggest difference between playing the Call of Duty League online versus when it was on LAN – and it’s not the connection. Just like many other major esports leagues across the world, the Call of Duty League has had to make some serious changes due to the ongoing global health crisis, the biggest being a transition from LAN tournaments to online play. While almost all professional esport players would much prefer LAN play to online – due to a lack of internet connectivity issues and putting opposing teams or players on a more level field – this just wasn’t possible for the CDL. And, while internet connectivity can completely change how matches play out and certain things that happen in-game, Scump doesn’t believe it is the toughest part about their switch to online play. Instead, Scump says, he has spoken with teammate, Alec ‘Arcitys’ Sanderson, and they believe the toughest factor in playing their CDL matches online is actually getting into the correct mindset. “The biggest thing about moving to online, is just the sheer ability to get fully focused for a match,” he said. “It’s just so hard to go as hard in a match when you’re just sitting in the room that you play in every single day.” He wrapped up his thought process, saying “It’s hard to mentally be like ‘Okay, this is a match.’ It’s weird.” While we’ve seen a number of professional CoD players, including the likes of OpTic Gaming’s Austin ‘SlasheR’ Liddicoat, complain about having to play online and how much they struggle, the complaints are usually based around connectivity issues. What Scump says here does make sense, adding another layer to yet another complex dynamic that is playing online instead of LAN. The issue, however, doesn’t look like it will be rectified too soon — so players are going to have to make sure they can find a way to get in the zone when each Home Series rolls around.

Scump reveals Shotzzy planned to leave OpTic if he retired before Modern Warfare 2 OpTic GamingCall of Duty legend Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has revealed that Anthony ‘Shotzzy’ Cuevas-Castro was leaving OpTic Texas had the veteran SMG star retired in the Call of Duty: Vanguard season. The OpTic Texas CDL roster has had quite a turbulent last few months, stemming all the way back to the midpoint of the Call of Duty: Vanguard season. A hand injury to Indervir ‘iLLeY’ Dhaliwal meant that they weren’t at full strength for quite some time, with Byron ‘Prolute’ Vera subbing in for a bit. That turbulence only continued into the off-season, with OpTic planning, at one point, to drop iLLeY and Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell as a part of their rebuild. Though, that changed at the last minute, with the powerful squad deciding to stick together for another season. There will be a need to rebuild next season, however, as Scump is finally calling time on his storied CoD career. The Modern Warfare 2 season will be his last, but Vanguard was almost that, and it would have seen OpTic lose Shotzzy as well. Scump reveals Shotzzy was leaving OpTic if he retired from CDL It was something Scump revealed during an update video on the early part of OpTic’s season, as he once again discussed his ‘last dance’ with Hector ‘H3CZ’ Rodriguez. “He said he was potentially leaving, he had offers from other teams and he was like ‘if you retire, I leave,’” Scump said, lifting the lid on the off-season. “I was like pleading with him because personally, I wasn’t very happy with my season last year and that’s one of the big reasons I wanted to retire, because I didn’t like Vanguard. I didn’t have a good season on Vanguard up to my standards. I didn’t have a horrible season but I didn’t have a good season, in my eyes, so I was really contemplating because of that and he was like ‘if you leave, I leave’ and I was like, well, s*it.” Having Scump and Shotzzy’s spots free in the off-sesson would have likely triggered an even bigger rostermania period than we already saw, but that craziness will have to wait at least a year until Scump’s spot finally opens up. The OpTic boys haven’t yet set the world alight in Modern Warfare 2, coming into the first Major event of the season with a 2-2 record. Though, they’ve plenty of time to turn things around.

Scump reveals Rival-9 loadout to dominate Modern Warfare 3 ranked play Activision/Twitch: ScumpSeth ‘Scump’ Abner may have retired last year, but he’s still undoubtedly one of the greatest Call of Duty players in the world, and now he’s shown his Rival-9 Modern Warfare 3 class that he uses in ranked play. While finding the best ranked play loadouts in Modern Warfare 3, it can sometimes be difficult to get the perfect attachments that do everything you need the gun to do, whether you’re an AR or an SMG player. As one of the greatest (if not the greatest) submachine gun player of all time, Scump’s opinions are usually worth making note of, and more often than not, the SMG loadouts he uses are worth imitating. With the Rival-9 being the dominant SMG in the competitive meta, this is what you’re going to want to be using — and Scump’s might just be the best. Scump Rival-9 loadout Here are the attachments Scump uses on his Rival-9: Muzzle: Purifier Muzzle Brake S – Barrel: Rival-C Clearshot Barrel – Underbarrel: DR-6 Handstop – Stock: MTZ Marauder Stock – Rear Grip: Rival Vice Assault Grip – In the clip, Scump is debating between the DR-6 handstop underbarrel and the XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop, though ultimately lands on the DR-6, so this could be a possible tweak to make if you’re unsure about the gun. This isn’t far removed from the meta Rival loadout that most competitive and CDL players will be using anyway, though there may be some tweaks you want to make based on what works best for you. The Rival did receive some tweaks in the Season 1 Reloaded update, with a slight decrease in horizontal recoil. That said, the Marauder stock was nerfed too, so if things don’t feel right, you could consider swapping that out.

Scump reveals one key change he would make in CoD: Vanguard Activision/YouTube: ScumpThe Vanguard beta is over and the full launch is due on November 5. OpTic Chicago pro Seth ‘Scump’ Abner is seriously excited about the game — but has said there’s one key feature he would change in it. The legendary Call of Duty player has already said that he feels competitive players and fans are in for a great year, and he’s made it clear he’s a huge fan of the regular multiplayer, too. Although the beta wasn’t short of issues, with many complaints particularly about spawns and audio problems, it’s still been pretty well-received by CoD players. With the expectation that many of the biggest problems will be fixed by the November 5 launch, especially after some post-beta patch notes provided by devs Sledgehammer Games, Scump believes there’s a lot to look forward to. The one thing he says he would like to change, though, is something many players have expressed concern over: the time-to-kill (TTK). While enemies don’t die quite as quickly as they did in Modern Warfare, from which Vanguard shares an engine, Scump wants the TTK raised slightly so that gunfights last a tiny bit longer. After gushing about how much he enjoyed the game and the maps, he said: “The gunplay in this game is great. My one big quarrel with the gunplay is the time-to-kill needs to be just a little bit slower. It’s pretty quick on every single gun.” Timestamp 4:19 Saying that it currently feels closer to a hardcore type of game, Scump does seem to be taking issue with it but doesn’t seem convinced that that’s likely to change when the full game comes out. Sledgehammer Games will no doubt be taking feedback from players over the direction of the game, but whether they completely rework the weapons to increase TTK remains to be seen.

Scump reveals message he sent to OpTic Chicago teammates after brutal loss vs FaZe Activision/CDLOpTic Chicago’s Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has revealed the uplifting message he sent to his CDL teammates, as their search for a tournament win in Black Ops Cold War goes on. Despite two players with some of the most stellar records in competitive CoD history, OpTic Chicago have consistently struggled to hit their potential in the CDL’s 2021 season. We’ve seen the occasional glimpse of talent, but it’s mostly been marred by disappointment. A similar story occurred at Stage 4 Week 1 – Chicago’s own home series. After a comfortable win over Minnesota ROKKR, OpTic found themselves on the end of a beating as Atlanta FaZe hardly broke a sweat in sweeping them. The loss was tough, especially so early in Stage 4, but Scump has now revealed the messages he sent to his team to encourage them, and ensure the loss didn’t stay with them for too long. Speaking on the OpTic Podcast, Scump joked that his new position is as the ‘ray of light’ for his team. He then went on to reveal the messages he sent to his teammates to motivate them after the loss. “I’ve regained, let’s not let that match throw us off our sh*t. We’ve been getting better and better,” Scump read. “We’re nasty though, yesterday was a tough loss but we weren’t playing like ourselves. Don’t lose full and we will keep frying, starting tomorrow.” Topic starts at 15:35 OpTic’s problems with negativity go some way beyond the team themselves though. Many CoD pros have joked that OpTic fans are incredibly critical, and don’t hesitate to hit the team when they’re down. Other teams, too, love getting one over on the Greenwall. A clash with ROKKR back in April saw Scump slam them for their “disrespect” after the Minnesota outfit eliminated OpTic in a chaotic 1v3. It’s true that OpTic have been broadly improving across the year – a fourth-placed finish at Stage 3 having started in the Losers’ Bracket represented a significant improvement on their earlier form, but consistent wins have still proved elusive. Scump’s positivity and leadership, though, are great places to start.

Scump reveals main reason he prefers M4 over Grau in Warzone Activision / Call of Duty LeagueThe debate over whether the M4A1 or Grau Assault Rifles are better in Call of Duty: Warzone has raged on for weeks, but now Chicago Huntsmen’s star player Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has weighed in on the debate. The two ARs are among the most popular weapons in Warzone, which has adopted a meta similar to, but not directly reflecting, that of the main Modern Warfare game. The M4 is hugely popular in multiplayer but, following the launch of Warzone, the Grau has become a fan-favorite in Warzone — and players can’t decide which of the two is better, but now Scump has had his say. While playing alongside NRG CEO, Hector ‘H3CZ’ Rodriguez, 100 Thieves CEO, Matthew ‘Nadeshot’ Haag and NRG streamer Mason ‘Symfuhny’ Lanier, they were discussing the upsides of each weapon, with Nadeshot confessing that he had “retired the Grau” after once being a huge advocate of it. They then discussed how they think the player’s input might be the most important factor when deciding which of the guns to use… Boiling it down to controller vs. mouse and keyboard. When Symfuhny first revealed that he believes the M4 is better on controller, Scump – a controller player himself – agreed. “The M4 is definitely better on controller, but the Grau, again, I think it’s more of a PC weapon,” he said. “Like, I use the M4 and it beams, but I use the Grau and sometimes I just don’t know what’s going to happen with it.” Symfuhny adds that while he likes the M4 a lot, he just can’t see well with the sights at long-range, and perhaps prefers the Grau as a PC player himself. Most people are pretty set on what their preference is between these two weapons, but with one of the best players to ever grace Call of Duty pledging allegiance to the M4, some players might be tempted to make the switch. If you’re looking for some of the best Warzone loadouts you might want to check out our guide, which includes a great M4 class for those long-range engagements. Alternatively you can take a look at the “most overpowered” Grau class in Warzone and really find out which is best.

Scump reveals he had to turn down lucrative Super Bowl opportunity due to CDL commitments Call of Duty LeagueFormer pro Call of Duty Seth “Scump” Abner revealed on Twitch that he had to pass up a lucrative Super Bowl brand deal just weeks before his sudden CDL retirement. Scump is one of Call of Duty’s biggest names, and biggest winners. Racking up multiple Major and Championship trophies, and a thriving community around his Youtube channel and Twitch streams, he’s grown into the scene’s biggest star. So when Scump announced his retirement months earlier than expected, the CoD community paid their tributes to one of its legends. However, it appears his early retirement was admittedly just a little too late as the esports legend just revealed a massive opportunity he missed out on. Given his commitment to OpTic Texas and the Call of Duty League, he was forced to turn down a lucrative brand deal at the upcoming Super Bowl due to his competitive schedule at the time. Even with his retirement moving forward a few months, it’s unfortunately too late, as Scump revealed on stream that the window has closed. In the clip, while co-streaming a Challengers match between Elevate and The Originals, he discussed how his manager received a brand deal opportunity relating to the Super Bowl. His manager didn’t even bring up the brand deal to Scump because it clashed with a CDL Championship weekend and the former pro wouldn’t be able to attend the Super Bowl. “He didn’t even bring it up to me because he didn’t want to get my hopes up”, Scump said on stream. Obviously at the time, retirement wasn’t in the cards just yet. But in hindsight, Scump wouldn’t be competing in any CDL matches over Super Bowl weekend due and very well could have taken it. He reveals he would have been given tickets to the Super Bowl as well, worth around $11,000 USD. “How unlucky is that though?” he said to chat. “If I would’ve known that I was retiring a week earlier I would’ve been able to go.” He also mentioned he doesn’t know what the deal would have entailed as he obviously was not given any details because it was rejected.

Scump reveals how strong the Saug SMG is on LAN following OpTic’s CWL Vegas bootcamp OpTic Gaming’s Call of Duty captain Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has taken to Twitter to reveal that the Saug 9mm will be one of the most powerful weapons seen this weekend at CWL Las Vegas. CWL Las Vegas is the first Black Ops 4 tournament to be played on LAN since the game’s release on Friday, October 12. However, in preparation for the tournament, OpTic Gaming invited fellow professional teams eUnited and long-time rival Team Envy to Texas to take part in a bootcamp ahead of the event. Finally done with LAN practice, played 23 maps today. Big grind for the teams here. Can’t wait to compete with the squad this weekend — Seth Abner (@OpTic_Scumper) December 5, 2018 This means that all three teams have had an opportunity to practice playing the game on a LAN environment, which feels much different to online gameplay, and Scump seems to believe that the popular submachine gun stands apart from the rest of the game’s weaponry when used on LAN. When a fan tweeted Abner saying that the “Saug is going to be crazy,” the American’s response was a simple confirmation, stating: “It’s nuts.” Scump did seem to enjoy playing Black Ops 4 on LAN however, which will be music to the ears of OpTic Gaming fans, tweeting: “LAN on this game is amazing.” OpTic Gaming head into CWL Las Vegas, which kicks off on Friday, December 7, as one of the outright favorites for the tournament, having won every major online tournament they’ve competed in so far this season. The Greenwall kick off their event in Pool D, where they have been drawn against Splyce and G2 Esports, with a team from the Play-In Tournament and one from the Open Bracket.

Scump reveals how he reunited with FormaL after getting costed at Champs Chicago Huntsmen professional Call of Duty player Seth ‘Scump’ Abner opened up about how he reunited with his ex-OpTic Gaming teammate Matthew ‘FormaL’ Piper, claiming that he had been “fuming” after feeling let down by his teammates at the 2019 CWL Championship. The conclusion of the Black Ops 4 CWL season opened up a Pandora’s box of headlines and controversy for what has become arguably the most entertaining and active offseason in CoD esports history. One of the biggest RosterMania headlines was Scump and FormaL deciding to team up again, this time as part of the Chicago Huntsmen franchise, putting back together the iconic ‘time to pound’ (T2P) duo that terrorized teams for years. Their decision to reunite was a topic of discussion in ‘The Campaign,’ a brand new YouTube series on the Call of Duty League’s channel that chronicles the Huntsmen’s journey to the upcoming Launch Weekend. In the promotional teaser trailer for the first episode, which aired on January 10, Scump revealed that his decision to try and reunite with FormaL came instantly after his OpTic side had a disappointing finish at Champs. “I got back to the hotel, which was walking distance from the event, instantly DM’ed Matt and said ‘yo let’s talk,’” he said. “We met outside of the hotel, had a conversation, and that was that.” Scump fires shots at former OpTic Gaming teammates Scump did not hold back when talking about his OpTic team’s performance at CoD Champs 2019, revealing how frustrated he had been after feeling let down by his teammates’ level of play. “After we lost Champs on Sunday, I was fuming,” he revealed. “I played really, really well and the rest of my team didn’t. So, instantly, I was like ‘I’m done with this, I’m done with getting yelled at every day.’” After a dominant first four days at the tournament, which saw them go a combined 6-0 in pool play and the early knockout rounds, OpTic suffered a couple of devastating results, falling 3-1 against eUnited in the Winners Bracket Final then 3-0 to 100 Thieves in the Losers Final. While a third-place finish would have been a success for most teams, it felt like a letdown for OpTic since so many of their longtime players and members would be leaving the organization following the event. https://twitter.com/CODLeague/status/1215371017016578048 Now on a brand new team, Scump will look to lead Chicago Huntsmen to success in the inaugural 2020 season of the newly-formed Call of Duty League. Fans will get the chance to see the reunited T2P duo in action for the first time at the Launch Weekend on January 24, where Huntsmen will play Dallas Empire and OpTic Gaming LA – two highly-anticipated matches. Their roster of Scump, FormaL, Envoy, Arcitys, and Gunless is one of the more star-studded in the league, so there are high expectations for this team in 2020.

Scump reveals how he and FormaL squashed their beef Professional CoD player for NRG’s Chicago franchise, Seth ‘Scump’ Abner, has revealed how he and Matthew ‘FormaL’ Piper managed to move past historic differences in order to reunite for the upcoming Modern Warfare CDL season. In terms of historic Call of Duty duos, few are more decorated than Scump and FormaL. The pair, who coined the phrase ‘T2P’ – meaning ‘time to pound’ – have confirmed their reunion for Modern Warfare, despite a well-documented falling out as OpTic Gaming struggled in Call of Duty: WWII. The clashes saw Crimsix and Scump remain on OpTic while FormaL moved to Luminosity for Octane, and Karma was benched for Methodz. Widely believed to be a catalyst for the split of the OpTic dynasty roster, many believed they had seen FormaL and Scump compete together for the last time. However, rumors had been swirling during the off-season, pointing towards a potential reunion alongside ex-OpTic Gaming CEO Hector ‘H3CZ’ Rodriguez, who is now based in Chicago with the franchise acquired by NRG. These rumors proved true and, on October 24, Scump and FormaL were confirmed to be reuniting as part of a star-studded roster also consisting of Envoy, Arcitys and Gunless. While streaming Modern Warfare as part of a collaboration with FaZe Apex and Burger King, Scump responded to questions about how T2P came to be reunited after such a public (and allegedly acrimonious) split. “What made T2P get back together?” he said. “Honestly, we just talked after Champs and we hashed it out like a couple of grown-ups. And yeah, here we are.” It sounds like Scump and FormaL’s time apart made the two realize what an insurmountable duo they were. A lot of the conflict stemmed from Scump’s famously poor internet as, at the time, he was living in Los Angeles and so experiencing significant issues when trying to play with teammates on the other side of the country. Scump responds to Crimsix While FormaL and Scump may have patched things up, it appears there is now a rift between Abner and Crimsix, after the latter complained of constant late-coming, among other issues, in the Black Ops 4 season. However, Scump defended himself from these claims, denying that he was often late for practice with the team. “Mad at showing up on time?” he said. “I was actually rarely late. I dunno where that came from. That’s something that I’m gonna defend myself on. I was rarely late. Rarely.” It seems like Scump and FormaL have worked hard to iron out the issues which had them at each other’s throats during the latter part of their time on OpTic Gaming. They will be hoping to replicate the same level of success, and have given themselves a good chance on a star studded roster which features a Black Ops 4 world champion, as well as two newer players, who were both considered to be stars of Treyarch’s latest installment. Read More: Toronto Ultra announce 10 player roster – However, they will have their work cut out against the incredible rosters announced by opposing franchises, including OpTic Gaming Los Angeles – which features a couple of Scump’s teammates from last year. The start of the CDL season is heavily anticipated, and fans cannot wait to see the fabled duo back in action together.

Scump reveals his Vanguard MP-40 loadout to dominate Ranked play Activision / CDL / MLGWith Ranked Play coming out in Vanguard, many people have been scrambling to find the best class to use. Thankfully, Call of Duty League pro Seth ‘Scump’ Abner revealed his MP-40 loadout that dominates in the Ranked playlist. Ranked play is fairly new to Call of Duty: Vanguard since it launched in Season 2. But it’s quickly become one of the most talked-about modes in the community. With a proper ELO system in place, people are grinding to reach the Top 250 ladder and earn some of the rewards. If you’ve been struggling in Ranked or simply looking to copy one of CoD’s greatest, then you will certainly want to check out this loadout that Scump is rocking for his MP-40. Scump shows off MP-40 loadout for Vanguard Ranked From his stream on February 21, Scump showed his viewers the MP-40 setup he is using right now. To make things easy for you, we have listed Scump’s exact loadout with the full attachments below. Muzzle: No. 3 Rifle Break – Barrel: Krausnick 317MM 04B – Optic: Krausnick ISO1M – Stock: Krausnick 33M Folding – Underbarrel: SMLE Pistol Grip – Ammo Type: Lengthened – Rear Grip: Stippled Grip – Proficiency: Brace – Kit: Quick – With CDL rules and Gentlemen Agreements (GA’s) being in play for ranked, you will notice that he isn’t using a Magazine attachment. He also uses the No. 3 Rifle Break which is different than the usual F8 Stabilizer (which has been GA’d). Scump also rocks the typical set of perks, but we have listed them below for you to access easier. Scump Perks and Equipment for Vanguard Ranked Perk 1: Survival Training or Fortified – Perk 2: Radar – Perk 3: Double Time – Lethal: MK2 Frag Grenade – Tactical: No 69 Stun Grenade – Field Upgrade: Dead Silence – He uses Survival Training or Fortified based on the situation at hand. He pairs it up with Radar and Double Time for the best setup. This will be the common trio that you find amongst most pros with the exception of Search and Destroy. In that mode, players will use Ninja in their first perk slot. So, next time you hopped into Ranked and make the push for the top of the ladder, definitely give this loadout a try and see if it’ll make the game feel easier.

Scump reveals his MP5 loadout for competitive Modern Warfare Infinity Ward/Chicago HuntsmenCoD veteran and Chicago Huntsmen star Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has revealed his competitive MP5 loadout for Call of Duty League matches, following the roster’s win at CDL Seattle. This year’s Modern Warfare offers unprecedented gun customization for a Call of Duty game. While previous CoD titles have stuck fairly close to a ‘pick 10’ system, the Gunsmith system offers players endless combinations of attachments. This allows players to gear their guns towards different play-styles, but Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has revealed his competitive MP5 loadout that he is currently using in CDL matches and professional scrimmages. First up, the barrel, muzzle, laser and optics are all left completely alone, in favor of attachments that focus on the bottom half of the weapon. This is a fairly common choice, as the MP5 does not have any barrels that massively improve range or decrease recoil. Read More: When is CDL Minnesota? Schedule, teams, more – He’s also swapped out the gun’s normal rounds for the 10mm Auto 30-Round Mags, alongside Sleight of Hand. This will up his damage, while enabling him to stay in the action for longer thanks to significantly quicker reloads. Finally, the Stippled Grip Tape and FTAC Collapsible Stock will significantly reduce ADS time, crucial when playing aggressively in competitive CoD. It’s fair to assume that this class is best for run-and-gun players, as a result of its focus on damage and speed. If you want to use the MP5 in Warzone, you’re probably more suited to the integrated suppressor barrel and some optics, too. Regardless, Scump’s setup is one of the strongest possible variants for the MP5, suitable for all budding competitive players who are looking to prove themselves as future SMG stars.

Scump reveals his ideal Kar98 Warzone loadout ActivisionCall of Duty pro Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has revealed his Kar98 loadout that he’s running with in Warzone — and it looks like a winner. The Kar98 isn’t the most popular weapon in Warzone. As a marksman rifle, it tends to fall somewhere in the middle ground between assault rifles and snipers, and most players will opt for either one or the other to take on medium to long-range engagements. However, you will see proficient snipers running around with the Kar, as it allows them a little more mobility in Verdansk while also being able to pack a punch at a range of distances. So, if you’re looking to create the best Kar98 loadout, Scump has got you covered. Scump’s Kar98 loadout in Warzone While playing with Chicago Huntsmen teammate Matthew ‘FormaL’ Piper and Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., Scump put together a Kar98 class that got the nod of approval from FormaL, so you know it’s the real deal. Here’s what Scump put on his Kar98: Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor – Barrel: Singuard Custom 27.6” – Optic: Variable Zoom Scope – Stock: FTAC Sport Comb – Perk: Sleight of Hand – The class looks fairly similar to what you would expect from most Warzone loadouts. Monolithic suppressor is almost compulsory on all weapons, while the variable zoom scope is a common pick for those running the HDR or AX-50 snipers, so it makes sense to go on the Kar98 too, though you’ll more often see players using a Sniper Scope on it. The Sleight of Hand perk is something that some players might not opt for. While handy, other players might prefer to throw a Tac Laser on their Kar98 for increased accuracy, or an underbarrel to better control the weapon. The CoD world champion uses this as an Overkill class, with an MP5 as his secondary, though if you prefer to always run Ghost, you can simply set this up as its own class and pick up an SMG (or something else) from a separate Loadout Drop. Either way, if it’s good enough for Scump and FormaL, you can guarantee it won’t get much better than that, so go jump into Verdansk and give it a try!

Scump reveals his go-to MP5 loadout in Black Ops Cold war Activision / TreyarchSeth ‘Scump’ Abner has been dominating players in Black Ops Cold War and this time he has revealed his best MP5 setup. Here’s all the attachments you need to make this SMG hit as hard as possible. [jwplayer ElBaSB7r] The MP5 is one of the best guns in Black Ops Cold War thanks to its lightning-fast rate of fire, responsive ADS time, incredible mobility, and scintillating time to kill. As a result, the majority of casual and pro players have gravitated towards it. In fact, Scump has demonstrated just how overpowered the MP5 can be when it’s kitted out with the best attachments. Not only does this deadly SMG offer incredible amounts of close quarters damage, it can also make short work of any mid-range opponents. If you’re after an SMG that is both incredibly easy to use and extremely powerful, then Scump’s MP5 loadout will give you the edge needed to increase your KD in the latest CoD title. Best Black Ops Cold War MP5 loadout Muzzle: Muzzle Break 9 – Barrel: 9”5 Extended – Body: Steady Aim Laser – Underbarrel: Foregrip – Magazine: 40 RND Drum – Handle: Speed Tape – Stock: Collapsed Stock – Scump’s loadout aims to bolster the MP5’s speed and damage, allowing players to react instantly to any threat they see. This setup is slightly different from our own MP5 loadout, which focused on using 10.1” Cavalry Lancer to help eliminate those pesky scorestreaks. While taking out scorestreaks will help stop your foes from getting game-winning kill leads, Scump’s loadout will stop them dead in their tracks. The 9”5 Extended Barrel increases bullet velocity, allowing you to drop enemies in a blink of an eye. The Muzzle Break 9 and Foregrip help reduce the MP5’s horizontal/vertical recoil. This gives you the accuracy needed to beam your opponents with laser-like precision. If that wasn’t enough, the Steady Aim Laser adds a 15% increase to the gun’s hipfire. This will give you the edge in those super close-quarter firefights where aiming down sights is not an option. Just like in Modern Warfare, ADS speed is key in Black Ops Cold War. In fact, you’ll lose most fights if you don’t equip speed-enhancing attachments. That’s why Scump has attached the Speed Tape, which gives his MP5 class a 10% boost in aim down sight time. Meanwhile, the Collapsed Stock decreases the sprint to fire penalty. This allows the CoD pro to play aggressively, constantly closing the gap between him and his enemies. Lastly, the 40 RND Drum gives the MP5 enough bullets to take down multiple opponents without having to constantly reload. If you prefer a more hyper-aggressive playstyle, then Scump’s MP5 will allow you to do just that. If you’re looking to find the best guns in Black Ops Cold War and wish to build even more powerful loadouts, be sure to check out our other Black Ops Cold War weapon guides.

Scump reveals his “biggest secret” for dropping nukes easily in MW2 Activision/OakleyScump is one of the best Call of Duty players of all time and so it’s no surprise he’s dropping nukes in MW2. Now, he has now shared his secret sauce for nukes that you can try yourself OpTic Scump is a household name in Call of Duty and with good reason. Not only is he a World Champion in the pro scene and the winner of the 2021 Warzone Solo Yolo tournament, but he also has a long history of absolutely dominating public lobbies like most could only dream of. That pedigree makes him the ideal candidate to teach players how to up their game, and in a late December stream, he let his audience in on the biggest secret to going nuclear and reaching a 30-kill streak in Modern Warfare 2. Scump’s “biggest secret” for nukes in MW2 He shared his technique while attempting to reach the coveted nuke streak while playing a match on Embassy. He was on a 16-kill spree when he decided to spill the beans on how he’s been so consistent at reaching the game’s biggest reward. “All nuking is getting as many kills as possible with your Advanced [UAV],” the veteran pub stomper shared. The Advanced UAV is more important in this game than ever before thanks to the lack of regular red dots on the minimap when a player fires their weapon. A regular UAV is helpful in knowing the general location of the opposition, but the upgraded version will not only reveal their exact location but also which way they’re facing, making it impossible to get surprised by an enemy who is lying in wait. While this will no doubt make the game easier for anyone trying to make it to that coveted MGB killstreak, it’s important to remember that Scump is still unbelievably talented, so it won’t be quite as easy as he makes it look.

Scump reveals his best Warzone loadout for farming kills Activision / CDLWith the CDL offseason in full swing, pros are starting to return to Warzone to pass the time. OpTic Chicago’s own Scump is back on the streets of Verdansk and has revealed his go-to loadout to dominate games. While Seth ‘Scump’ Abner isn’t grinding out the competitive season, he is terrorizing the streets of Verdansk. Teaming up with other pros, Scump has been dominating in his return to Warzone but is using an off-meta loadout that is looking very deadly. Even though the game is heavily dominated by Cold War ARs like the Krig 6 and C58, the CDL pro is finding that the FARA 83 and Bullfrog are definitely the way to go. Scump’s best Warzone loadout includes FARA 83 & Bullfrog As seen in the picture above Scump is rocking a rather standard FARA 83 class set-up. This AR hasn’t been used often in the past few seasons but Scump thinks it’s really well. FARA 83 Loadout Muzzle: GRU Suppressor – Barrel: 19.5” Liberator – Optic: Axial Arms 3x – Underbarrel: Spetsnaz Grip – Ammunition: Spetsnaz 60 Rnd – Utilizing the power of the GRU Suppressor with the Axial Arms 3x and Spetsnaz 60 Rnd the FARA becomes an extremely deadly AR with very little recoil. While it might do less damage at a longer range it still gets the job done. With his secondary, the CDL veteran, that’s known for his SMG play, turns to the Bullfrog in Warzone. Here are his attachments: Bullfrog Loadout Muzzle: GRU Suppressor – Barrel: 7.4” Task Force – Laser: Tiger Team Spotlight – Stock: KGB Skeletal Stock – Underbarrel: Bruiser Grip – This loadout is almost identical to Dexerto’s meta build for the weapon. And the 7.4” Task Force paired with the Bruiser Grip creates an extremely low recoil gun that has great damage range for a submachine gun. This allows him to get up close and personal with opponents and wipe a squad. In Scump’s latest video he showcases the power of these two guns dropping 26 kills and over 10,000 damage. The true power of his loadout comes in the versatility of his weaponry. Both the FARA 83 and Bullfrog allow him to play at any pace he needs to. The Bullfrog has one of the best ranges for a submachine gun while the FARA is great at medium range and can take down enemies from a distance. While Scump still has his eyes set on the playing in the CDL, he may want to consider competing in some Warzone tournaments as the King is shredding everything in sight on Verdansk.

Scump reveals his “best AR” AN-94 loadout for Warzone Season 5 CDL / Infinity Ward[jwplayer qiSnM8TU] Legendary Call of Duty pro Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has unveiled his preferred loadout class for Modern Warfare Season 5’s new AN-94 assault rifle, which he’s calling the “best AR” in Warzone. Most longtime Call of Duty fans were excited to see the Black Ops series’ iconic AN-94 assault rifle be added in Modern Warfare and Warzone for Season 5. A deadly weapon in the right hands, the powerful AR can pack a punch at most distances, and when an iconic CoD figure like Scump is giving it such glowing endorsements, it’s definitely worth trying out. That said, in a game like Warzone, where there are dozens of attachments for each gun, the right combination can turn the AN from a strong option to the ultimate choice, as claimed by the Chicago Huntsmen star. Scump’s AN-94 loadout class for Warzone Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor – Barrel: AN-94 Factory X-438mm – Optic: Corp Combat Holo Sight – Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip – Ammunition: 60 Round Casket Mags – Why the Holo sight? In all honesty, Scump’s AN-94 class is similar to what you’d probably find most high-level Warzone players using with the new rifle, except for one attachment – the Corp Combat Holo Sight. The 2017 World Champion himself admitted that, at first glance, the choice may be unusual, considering that he and a lot of others like to use the VLK optic on longer-range weapons like ARs and LMGs. Read More: How to complete Warzone stadium easter egg – “This is where it gets a little different, usually you see me using the VLK on a lot of my weapons,” he said. “The VLK actually isn’t good on it, from what I’ve found. This Holo sight is very, very good, for some reason. It’s really weird, doesn’t make sense, but you just have to trust me on this one.” According to Scump, you need to have the AN-94 leveled up all the way to Level 66 in order to unlock all of these attachments. While that may sound like a daunting task, the good news is that Activision are hosting a huge XP-boost promo from August 7-10, which includes Double Weapon XP that you can take full advantage of in multiplayer. Don’t have MP? No problem, as there’s also a free multiplayer access period that’s going on from August 7-12, giving Warzone players who don’t have the full game a chance to try out and upgrade the new guns at a much faster rate.

Scump reveals hilarious reason why Crimsix’s name is banned in his chat Professional Call of Duty player Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has explained the hilarious reason why viewers in his chat can’t send a message including the name of his former teammate, Ian ‘Crimsix’ Porter. Scump and Crimsix find themselves on opposing rosters heading into the 2020 Modern Warfare season, with Abner representing the Chicago Huntsmen franchise, while Porter heads to the Team Envy-owned Dallas Empire. The pair were long-time teammates on OpTic Gaming though, prompting some to question why they weren’t able to type “Crimsix” in Scump’s chat, and while some may have assumed this was due to the bad blood between Porter and his former teammates, the actual reason is much funnier than that. While playing Gunfight matches with Huntsmen teammate Matthew ‘FormaL’ Piper, a member of Scump’s chat asked why Crimsix was a banned word, much to the delight of the 24-year-old. “Why is Crim a banned word?” read the CoD pro from his chat. “Crim literally raged last year and banned his own name in my chat during scrims.” Unsurprisingly, FormaL burst into laughter, as Scump continued: “Yes, he did! That’s why Crim is banned. He was like, ‘Seth, f**k dude, they literally hate me! I’m trying to get better and they hate me!’” Last year’s Black Ops 4 season turned out to be the final year that Crimsix and Scump would team together, with victory at CWL Las Vegas the highlight in a season where OpTic Gaming struggled to find top form consistently, watching 100 Thieves and eUnited dominate much of the year. The pair did share some incredible times together though and brought home OpTic’s first World Championship in 2017. With Crimsix now on Dallas Empire, Scump’s chat will probably be criticizing him for a different reason, although if the 24-year-old doesn’t remove his name from the Twitch ban list, they won’t be saying much about the “Crimbot” at all.

Scump reveals he was “shocked” by OpTic Texas dropping iLLeY from CDL roster Twitch: ScumpSeth ‘Scump’ Abner has admitted that he was blindsided by OpTic Texas’ decision to drop iLLeY from the team, as the Greenwall brings an unproven amateur player into the side as his replacement. Just weeks ago, Scump announced his retirement from professional Call of Duty, bowing out while still one of the best players in the game after a lengthy, incredibly successful career. This came amid a turbulent rostermania period for OpTic Texas, a team where he had spent almost the entirety of his career, and allowed Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell to make his way back into the team. After a 4th place finish at Major 2, though, many fans thought they were on the right path — until Indervir ‘iLLeY’ Dhaliwal announced that he was a free agent going into Major 3 qualifiers. On Thursday, February 9, it was announced that Ghosty would be joining OpTic in his place, with the team dipping into Challengers in a rare occurrence that not many saw coming — including Scump, who was in the dark about it all. “I was absolutely shocked” he said. “I found out right before we were about to shoot the podcast and I was just absolutely shocked. I didn’t know what to think. “It’s been a crazy sequence, I hope the boys figure it out.” Later in the stream, Scump alongside the likes of Damon ‘Karma’ Barlow and freshly retired Anthony ‘Methodz’ Zinni discussed the future of the team and what they thought of the roster move, largely a little unsure of what to expect from Ghosty and the new OpTic side. Ghosty and his new OpTic teammates will be in action for Major 3 qualifiers, which kick off on Friday, February 17.

Scump reveals he has “multi-million dollar” hands insured, urges CDL pros to do the same Call of Duty LeagueNow retired CoD legend Seth ‘Scump’ Abner revealed that he has his hands insured, and recommends other Call of Duty League players follow in his footsteps. In the latest episode of the OpTic Podcast, Scump went into a discussion on various topics regarding the CDL, now that he’s officially moved on from competitive play, marking the end of an illustrious career. One such topic was physical maintenance, and how esports pros, particularly those in the CoD space, should be taking care of their bodies. One such way is by insuring their hands, something Scump has clearly done, with OpTic President, H3CZ, calling them “multi-million dollar” hands. It shocked the other OpTic Texas players Shotzzy and Huke, that it even was a thing that could be done. Even asking H3CZ if he was joking, but he assured them it very much is not a laughing matter. H3CZ can even be seen telling one staff member behind the camera to make sure they have both players’ hands insured once they go off the air. When the players questioned the point, Scump gave a hypothetical. “What if you’re walking down the stairs, take a bad step, boom! Wrist is gone” he says. “Career’s over” replied H3CZ. Scump retorts with a smile saying your career won’t be over because you can recover from it. But he questions how a player will make money during their recovery period while not being able to compete. That’s where the insurance comes in. He and H3CZ even urged not only the OpTic players, but all CDL players to get their hands covered. Saying to the players that they aren’t too late into their careers to get it insured, with Scump revealing he had only gotten his insured around three years ago. Insuring the hands of Esports players and gaming creators is not a new thing, even though Scump has only just brought it to light in the CoD space. T1 legend Faker has his right hand insured for KR₩1billion, totaling to around $812,000 USD, after the team partnered with the Korean Finance Company Hana Bank. And Warzone Streamer FaZe Swagg also revealed his hands are insured for a whopping $7 million. There have not been many other reports of hand insurance as it most likely is information closely guarded by teams and players. But given Scump’s openness in discussing the process, we’re sure to see many others following suit in the near future.

Scump reveals his favorite CoD: Warzone drop zone Infinity Ward / YouTube: ScumpCall of Duty pro Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has revealed one of his top picks among the dozens of named Warzone drop zones, with the Huntsmen star admitting he prioritizes “early action” and lots of loot when he starts a match. There’s plenty of great places to drop on Warzone’s mega-sized battle royale map Verdansk. In fact, there are 20 points of interest. That can leave a lot of decision making for players looking to earn their first win in the 150-player mode. Luckily, the King is here to help. The Huntsmen star has been “loving” Warzone since it was released to the world on March 12. He’s already played it enough — between CDL scrims, he said — that he knows right where he wants to drop. Best Warzone drop? Scump says BCH TV Station According to Scump, one of the best places to drop in the game is TV Station. Situated right near the center of Verdansk, the BCH-owned broadcasting hall is “one of [his] clear favorites,” as long as the closing gas circle is “in the right place.” As well as the fact the central location is “a very, very hot drop.” That means there’s plenty of opponents to “dome” right off the bat. It also means there’s a hefty helping of loot, Scump added. If you play it right, you can emerge well-armed, and with a few kills to boot — everything you need to gun for a Warzone Victory. “There’s a lot of loot there in a close proximity. I like to play for a lot of kills as well,” the CDL star explained in his first YouTube upload in more than two months. “There’s good loot — not the best loot, mind you, but good loot… and lots of it.” There’s also one thing to remember, he added: not everyone has the skills of a world champ. That means you have to be careful storming into TV Station. “There’s a lot of action” so it always pays “to be careful… there are always people there,” he said. For mobile readers, the related segment begins at 2:03 in the video below. Scump may be a big advocate for TV Station, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only option in the battle royale either. You may not be looking for action and firefights right off the bat. That is okay too — there are 19 other named locations. Looking for some of the other best places to drop? There’s the International Airport, with its huge spread of loot and cover, or Military Base, which boasts plenty of vehicles, and plenty more in our best Warzone landing spots guide.

Scump finally explains his falling out with former OpTic teammate FormaL Nadeshot, Youtube / MLGCall of Duty superstar Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has revealed what led to the fall out between him and former OpTic Gaming teammate Matthew ‘FormaL’ Piper. As two members of OpTic Gaming’s dynasty roster that took the CoD professional scene by storm, world champions Scump and FormaL are widely regarded as being among the best players in the history of the esport. Their behind-the-scenes rift, which saw Piper make the high-profile switch to Luminosity Gaming in 2018, has long been the topic of speculation. Now the King has shed some light on the issues that drove them apart on a recent episode of The CouRage and Nadeshot Show. Matthew ‘Nadeshot‘ Haag, who also played with Scump on OpTic, opened the discussions with a blunt question: “Alright Seth, what happened with FormaL? Why did you and FormaL begin to hate each other?” Read more: Scump names price to “uproot life” for CDL – “I don’t know, I feel like it was kind of the same thing as me and you,” the King replied. “There was a competition, sort of, within the team. Once we started losing that competition just kind of ate away at the relationship, because he wanted more recognition, or I wanted more.” He went on to reveal that internet problems played a huge role in deepening the divide, as Scump, who was based in California and far away from the rest of the team, had a red-bar connection in many of the matches, which led to other teams choosing to not practice against them. “We had a lot of turmoil because of my setup in California, the internet wasn’t very good so I couldn’t really practice and that would obviously piss some people off. Everyone hated it.” Read More: ACHES expertly trolls critics – “We tried to play through it and we just couldn’t because obviously teams would just quit scrims, they didn’t want to play us because I was just skipping around the map.” Discussion begins at 5:00 mark for mobile users. Despite winning the 2017 CWL Championship, and ending the Infinite Warfare season on the highest note possible, the team began falling apart during the subsequent campaign, thanks to consistently worsening performances during a tough WWII season. “After we won Champs everything was fine and dandy, and then we went to the first event and got third, and we probably should have won that one, and then it was a slippery slope right to the very bottom,” OpTic’s long-term captain said of the inevitable separation. Read more: C9 CEO on joining CoD franchise league – However, despite all of their history, the two superstars are seemingly back in good terms with each other, as Scump named FormaL in his dream team of currently active players. In response to that, the Luminosity pro commented “T2P,” which stands for “time to pound,” the motto that the two created when they first joined forces under the Green Wall banner in 2014. Neither Scump or FormaL have officially confirmed their future in the newly franchised Call of Duty League, but with the signing window having opened on September 3, news on rosters is likely to begin flowing soon. Nine franchises have already been confirmed for the 2020 season. Keep up to date with breaking roster moves on our Off-Season Rostermania Tracker.

Scump reveals dominant Modern Warfare 2 FSS Hurricane SMG loadout ActivisionCall of Duty and OpTic Gaming legend Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has revealed his FSS Hurricane loadout for Modern Warfare 2, with the SMG incredibly strong at close-ranges. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, as has become the established formula in the popular FPS franchise, offers players a host of weapons and attachments to tailor their class to their play-style. One gun that thrives at close ranges is the FSS Hurricane, an all round SMG with a large magazine, manageable recoil, and impressive damage. While it doesn’t thrive up close like the Fennec or drop enemies quite as fast as the Kastov 74-U, its versatility and consistency make it a very solid option for players. Now, fabled pro player Scump, known for his legendary use of CoD SMGs, has revealed his current build. OpTic Scump reveals FSS Hurricane in Modern Warfare 2 While streaming via Twitch, Scump shared his preferred build. It improves the mobility and speed of the Hurricane, as well as improving its damage and range. The big drawback of Scump’s chosen attachments is the loss of recoil stability, especially as a result of the stock. While the King is clearly comfortable managing the recoil, less confident players may find it more difficult to consistently hit their shots. His full loadout is detailed below: Muzzle: XTEN Razor Comp – Barrel: FSS Cannonade 16” Barrel – Underbarrel: FSS Sharkfin 90 – Stock: Demo Quicksilver Collapsed – Rear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip – Needless to say, the FSS Hurricane loadout will be very strong at close-ranges but, given Scump’s attachment choices, it may be more difficult to control in mid-range gunfights. Players will have to be selective in their engagements or choose the Overkill perk (part of the Assault Perk Package) to allow them a second primary weapon. Either way, Scump’s FSS Hurricane is a powerful gun and will give you a fighting chance in a lot of gunfights.

Scump reveals his current Call of Duty dream team and it includes FormaL MLGProfessional Call of Duty player Seth ‘Scump’ Abner, captain of Optic Gaming and one of the all-time greats on the sticks, has shared his current dream team roster. Hot off the heels of an impressive third place finish at the 2019 Call of Duty World Championship, and with a remarkable history in the scene, Scump’s future has been the topic of major speculation as the esport transitions to a franchised model for next season. Appearing on a recent episode of The CouRage and Nadeshot Show, the King was put on the spot and asked to name the players he’d lump together to form the best possible Call of Duty team. Kicking off the hypothetical, Nadeshot asked, “what would you build your five man team as, if you were the GM and contracts didn’t matter, salaries didn’t matter. What is your CoD dream team?” Read more: Scump names his price for CoD franchising – Taking a moment to think it over, Scump then replied with a lineup consisting of Matthew ‘FormaL’ Piper, Austin ‘SlasheR’ Liddicoat, 2019 teammate Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell, and 2019 CoD Champs MVP Chris ‘Simp’ Lehr, who he called “Simp, the pimp with the limp.” As for the fifth, he decided to name himself, after confirming with Nade whether he was allowed in his own dream team: “Am I on this team? Ok, that’s one sub slot filled.” Scump’s dream Call of Duty roster in full: Matthew ‘FormaL’ Piper – Austin ‘SlasheR’ Liddicoat – Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell – Chris ‘Simp’ Lehr – Seth ‘Scump’ Abner – Highlighting FormaL as the best main assault rifle player in the game to begin his dream team, Scump put aside any personal beef the two may have had over the past few years. As part of the powerhouse team known as the OpTic Dynasty, the two legends took home countless trophies and secured the storied organization its first Call of Duty World Championship in 2017. SlasheR is a veteran of the Call of Duty scene, having competed since 2013. His most recent success under 100 Thieves gained him back to back trophies at CWL London and CWL Anaheim, before a tremendous second place finish at CoD Champs 2019. Read more: Cloud 9 entering CoD? – Dashy fiercely emerged as OpTic’s best player at CWL Vegas 2019 where he was crowned MVP in his very first professional tournament under the organization. He never failed to remain at the top of the K/D standings for each event, producing endless highlight-worthy clips throughout the season. Discussion begins at 42:44 mark for mobile users. Rounding out the squad would be Simp, another prodigy who broke through barriers in 2019 and had a truly unforgettable rookie year competing under eUnited. Winning back to back events at CWL Finals and Champs, and securing tournament MVP for both, it would be seemingly impossible for Scump to have left out the young phenom from his ‘best of the best’ squad. While it’s highly unlikely, if not impossible, for a franchise to put together this sort of squad, there is no doubt that it would probably be one of the best in CoD history. Read More: CoD Franchising RosterMania tracker – As for player signings, the nine confirmed franchises have yet to confirm any roster additions, but with the signing window having opened on September 3, fans can expect there to be a lot of news in the coming days and weeks.

Scump reveals biggest reason behind OpTic Chicago’s Stage 3 Major improvement YouTube: OpTic ChicagoAfter somewhat of a resurgence and a far more convincing performance at the CDL Stage 3 Major, Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has revealed the key reason behind their drastic improvement. Throughout Stage 3, OpTic looked to be seriously struggling. Their losses were against top teams, but they just didn’t look like they were competing at the right level, especially in their quick loss against Atlanta FaZe. While expectations were low headed into the Major, with the team starting in the Loser’s Bracket, they came out and made a decent run, sweeping Florida Mutineers and Dallas Empire and even taking Toronto Ultra to a game five, round 11. They came fourth, and looked almost like the OpTic of old during their run, especially thanks to Dashy’s Team of the Week-caliber performance. But Scump says it boiled down to one key difference. Appearing on the OpTic podcast, Scump and Matthew ‘FormaL’ Piper spoke about their Major performance, and what went wrong or right for the team throughout Stage 3. “We literally just needed confidence again,” Scump said, after owner Hector ‘H3CZ’ Rodriguez brought up the changes in their play. “We know we’re good, it’s just we go into a match with no confidence and the result would speak for itself. And then we would lose more confidence.” He goes on to add that the team “needed one good day” to get into their stride, and that came in the form of their wins over Florida and Dallas. That has been huge for Scump, who says that he would now “be confident against any team again.” Topic starts at 36:52 Of course, with that confidence came vast improvements in individual gameplay. Scump himself was great, and Dashy was absolutely lights-out, pulling off incredible plays and notching up the highest KD of the Major. So, a confident OpTic is clearly one to fear, with each player firing on all cylinders and putting up a fight against the very best teams. Now, looking ahead to Stage 4 and the return of LAN tournaments, many CDL teams will be increasingly wary of OpTic.

Scump reveals biggest difference for OpTic after Huke & Dashy CDL roster moves Twitch: Call of Duty LeagueCoD legend Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has explained the biggest change in their style after adding Cuyler ‘Huke’ Garland to their roster in place of Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell. When the 2022 Call of Duty League season came to a close, OpTic Texas looked set on making a few changes to their roster. Though, after a drama-filled few days in the off-season, they decided to run it back with Scump, Shotzzy, Dashy, and iLLeY. After an inauspicious start to the 2023 season, they’ve already made a change, replacing Dashy with Huke. While the Xeo trio of Huke, Shotzzy, and iLLeY has been reunited as a part of the Green Wall, Dashy’s exit has been pretty controversial, with the Canadian even hitting out at OpTic coach Rambo. Huke’s debut ended up in OpTic scoring a 3-2 win over Boston Breach, with the former Los Angeles Guerrillas SMG player shining at points in the series. Scump explains biggest change after Dashy exit The change has led to Scump taking on a more dedicated flex role — switching between SMG and AR when the time calls for it — allowing Huke and Shotzzy to take up the SMG spots. “Just really pacing, I think. Me, I’m more of a slower sub and that’s kind of known. Cuyler and Ant are both just crackheads and they run around,” Scump said when asked about the biggest difference in the team now. He noted that he’s got some “pretty big shoes to fill” taking Dashy’s role, but they’re now playing a faster style. Scump also added that they’ve been changing up the Field Upgrades as they try and figure things out, but they’ve got that first win under their belt. They return to action on January 20, with tough tests against Seattle Surge and Toronto Ultra as OpTic look to put themselves in a good spot for Major 2.

Scump reveals “best” SMG loadout to dominate Black Ops 6 Beta YouTube: Scump / ActivisionThe King himself has locked in the “best” SMG loadout for the Black Ops 6 Beta. Here’s what Scump is rocking early on to destroy lobbies with 100+ kill performances. With the Black Ops 6 Beta now in focus, millions of players are hopping in and looking to stand atop the scoreboard in every lobby. While optimizing your settings is one way to get an edge, picking the best loadouts is far and away the most important step. Right out of the gate, the Jackal PDW has emerged as one of the strongest guns in the game. You’ll be hard-pressed to join a lobby without it being the most common weapon shooting you down. So to even the odds, you might want to consider picking it up yourself and doing so with the right attachments. Although our own Jackal PDW loadout is among the strongest picks today, Scump’s differs in a few key ways with regard to attachments and even the Wildcard selected. Here’s what the OpTic legend is running with early on in the Black Ops 6 Beta, and even putting up 100+ kill games with. After a 101 kill game on stream, Scump took to TikTok to give the lowdown on his specific Jackal build in the Black Ops 6 Beta. Starting off with the Compensator Muzzle and the Long Barrel attachments, these merge to improve your accuracy as a whole. Increasing the gun’s viability at medium range, you’ll be able to take slightly less favorable gunfights and still come out on top with these picks. Next Scump has gone with the te Extended Mag II selection. While we picked the regular Extended Mag as to avoid the decrease in ADS Speed, Scump wants more ammo in every magazine to keep on piling those kills up. Then comes the CQB Grip, a vital component that massively improves all manner of mobility-based stats like Sprint to Fire Speed and even Dive to Fire Speed. As Black Ops 6 is all about Omnimovent, this attachment should be a staple in just about any SMG build. Last but not least, rather than going for an optic, Scump has selected the Balanced Stock to help keep the Jackal well-rounded, again boosting accuracy at range. A quick rundown on the attachments can be found below: Muzzle: Compensator – Barrel: Long Barrel – Magazine: Extended Mag II – Rear Grip: CQB Grip – Stock: Balanced Stock – For the rest of the Loadout, Scump keeps things relatively simple. Any Pistol does the trick, while he recommends the Concussion and Semtex combo, along with the Assault Pack Field Upgrade to ensure you never run out of ammo. As for Perks, the focus is on Enforcer picks to get the Speciality bonus. With the Perk Greed Wildcard letting him grab another, Scump gets three Enforced perks enabled in order to equip the Speciality. In this case, the specialty grans a temporary buff to movement speed and health regen after killing an enemy. A vital boost in this fast-paced build. A quick breakdown of the rest of the Loadout can be found below: Secondary: Any Pistol – Tactical: Concussion – Lethal: Semtex – Field Upgrade: Assault Pack – Perk 1: Ghost – Perk 2: Dexterity – Perk 3: Double Time – Specialty: Enforcer – Wildcard: Perk Greed – Perk Greed: Gung-Ho – So that’s what the King is using to tear through lobbies in the Black Ops 6 Beta. While the Jackal has instantly shot to the top of the meta, there’s every chance that changes with a balance update before the Open Beta goes live on September 6.

Scump reveals best competitive MP40, STG & Automaton Vanguard loadouts Activision/OpTic TexasOpTic Texas Call of Duty League star Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has revealed his best competitive classes for Vanguard, with three popular meta weapons loaded and ready to go. Scump is undisputedly one of the greatest Call of Duty players of all time. He’s a world champion and won across multiple titles, consistently one of the best players in the game. While Vanguard’s CDL ruleset hasn’t been made official and League Play still seems some way off, Scump has gone through his best competitive classes in Vanguard. Here are his loadouts for the MP40, STG44 and Automaton. Scump’s MP40 Vanguard loadout My Comp Vanguard Classes for the start of the game pic.twitter.com/69O4M5SXBg — OpTic Scump (@scump) November 7, 2021 Attachments Muzzle: Recoil Booster – Barrel: Krausnick 317mm 04B – Optic: Slate Reflector – Stock: Krausnick 33M Folding – Underbarrel: Carver Foregrip – Magazine: 9MM 24 Rnd Fast Mags – Ammo Type: Lengthened – Rear Grip: Stippled Grip – Proficiency: Brace – Kit: Quick – Perks Perk 1: Fortified – Perk 2: Radar – Perk 3: Double Time – If you’re an SMG player, the MP40 is the obvious go-to. On top of that, with the CDL rules and attachments that Scump expects to be banned from competitive play, this MP40 class will maximize both recoil control and speed, making for a real problem to enemy players. Scump’s STG44 loadout Attachments Muzzle: Scythe Compensator – Barrel: VDD 760MM 05B – Optic: Slate Reflector – Stock: VDD 34S Weighted – Underbarrel: M3 Ready Grip – Ammo Type: Lengthened – Rear Grip: Fabric Grip – Proficiency: Vital – Kit: On-Hand – Perks Perk 1: Ninja – Perk 2: Radar – Perk 3: Double Time – The STG44 is the first Assault Rifle you unlock and, by chance, the most popular weapon in the game too. It’s able to fry at just about any range, and Scump’s STG loadout makes for a solid do-it-all gun. Scump’s Automaton loadout Attachments Muzzle: G28 Compensator – Barrel: Anastasia Sniper – Optic: Slate Reflector – Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop – Ammo Type: Lengthened – Rear Grip: Granular Grip – Proficiency: Frenzy – Kit: On-Hand – Perks Perk 1: Ninja – Perk 2: Radar – Perk 3: Double Time – The Automaton is proving to be incredibly popular among pro players during the early days of Vanguard tournaments, and this loadout works to bolster the range on the AR while keeping shots crisp and accurate. Those are the main competitive classes we’re going to be seeing in Vanguard unless the meta changes drastically before the CoD League kicks off. Scump looks set for a huge season with OpTic Texas, and these classes could just be the difference-maker.

Scump retires: CoD community pays tribute to OpTic legend OpTic GamingOpTic legend Seth ‘Scump’ Abner announced his retirement earlier than expected, and the CoD community responded with an outpour of admiration. We all thought we had one more season of Scump on the main stage. However, on January 17, Abner decided to call it a career after accomplishing everything there is to do in professional CoD. Starting his OpTic career in 2012, Scump walks off into the sunset as the second-winningest player in Call of Duty history with 31 major tournament wins, two X Games gold medals, and one world championship. Scump’s retirement marks the end of one of the longest-tenured and most decorated eras in esports history. The OpTic Gaming Dynasty, featuring FormaL, Crimsix, Karma, and Nadeshot, won 18 offline tournaments and one Championship Title, and now each cast member is officially retired. Along the way, Abner created friendships, rivalries, and lifetime fans, not just in CoD but across the entire gaming industry. CoD community members and others took one last opportunity to bow down to “the king,” thanking him for everything he contributed to the scene. CoD Community pays homage to Scump’s legendary career It’s only fitting to begin with Matthew ‘Nadeshot’ Haag, who teamed with Scump at the beginning of OpTic’s historic run. Nadeshot posted a tribute to Twitter, saying: “The greatest Call of Duty player of all time. Scump has had more impact on the success and growth of competitive Call of Duty than any other player to date, and is one of the reasons why so many players and staff get to work in this industry that we all love so much. Love you, brother.” CDL GM Daniel Tsay thanked Scump by saying, “A rare combination of talent, class, and charisma – we have been fortunate to have you for all these years. Competitive COD is forever grateful, and congrats on your new chapter, this is only the beginning!” Matthew ‘FormaL’ Piper was an integral part of OpTic’s dynasty run, and he posted a tribute to Scump: “Best friend for life, insane career and proud to call you my duo. Happy to have made all those memories with you, kid.” Anthony ‘Methodz’ Zinni and Scump’s long, storied relationship dates back to 2012. Both players broke onto the scene around the same time, becoming friends on and off-stage. The Boston beamer shared his congrats in a heartfelt post. There are two dynasties in Call of Duty history. OpTic’s dynasty and CompLexity’s impressive two-year streak from 2013-14. At the heart of the magical run was James ‘Clayster’ Eubanks. Clayster and Scump duked it out in some of the most memorable matches in CoD history and teamed together on OpTic during CoD Ghosts. “Been through it all for 11+ years at this point, sad to see you go but excited to see what the future holds, Scump. Love yah brotha,” Clayster wrote. Few active players have as long of a history with Scump as Sam ‘Octane’ Larew. Joining the CWL in 2015, the pair have had countless bouts and even briefly teamed with one another in 2018. Octane shared, “I grew from a fan of his to his teammate over the course of my career, and it’s going to be hard seeing Call of Duty without Scump at the forefront. It was an honor to share the battlefield, brother.” NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns congratulated Scump on his retirement. Scump passes his torch on to the next generation of CoD players. Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell returns after previously getting dropped, and Scump said in his goodbye video, “Brandon, I’m going to be on your a**. Please use this opportunity well because I’m falling down so you can go up, and I hope you use this right.” Dashy responded, “I just hope to make you proud from the outside, my brother.” Fellow OpTic Gaming teammate Anthony ‘Shotzzy’ Cuevas-Castro added, “Best teammate anyone could ever wish for, it was a pleasure. Happy to see this new chapter in his life.” Atlanta Faze’s Chris ‘Simp’ Lehr is at the forefront of CoD’s next generation of players, and he shared his well wishes by saying, “Insane career and forever the face of CoD. Thanks for being an inspiration to the scene, good luck with what’s next brotha.” Scump will forever be remembered as one of the greatest esports competitors of all time, and he leaves a void behind with almost impossible shoes to fill.

Scump on retirement rumors, possibly joining 100 Thieves and more on Nadeshot’s podcast MLG / 100 ThievesCall of Duty League is beginning next year on 100 Thieves founder Matthew ‘Nadeshot‘ Haag’s podcast. Scump is one of the most storied CoD players in the world. The 24-year-old first joined OpTic in 2012 during Modern Warfare 3, and claimed a world championship in Infinite Warfare. The tenured veteran has worn OpTic’s green for more years than some players have known about CoD, but now he’s bracing for a new future after the founding of the new franchised league. Rumors have swirled recently that the star with nearly 30 major championship wins under his belt may be calling time on his career in the franchised world. Abner addressed those rumors, and his plans for the future, on a podcast with Nadeshot and Jack ‘CouRage’ Dunlop. Retirement Rumors After nine years with the Greenwall, and countless tournaments and titles, it would come as no surprise that Scump was thinking about putting down the controller. With his long-term organization disappearing into city-based franchises, even more so. That’s not how the King’s mind works, however. He wants to be the best and stay the best, for as long as he can. “I am not retiring, people think I am,” he said on the podcast. Read more: F3rocitys defends use of racial slur – “I think I have a couple more years playing, I’d say two or three max. The way my mind works is really weird, and I haven’t talked about this as much, but when I want to do something I want to be completely committed. I’m still a competitive Call of Duty player.” The Switch to Fortnite While three years might be a long time, Scump knows his time in the CoD pro scene won’t last forever. One suggestion podcast co-host CouRage raised was the possibility of Scump making the permanent switch to Fortnite. It’s something he’s considered before. “My Fortnite videos did surprisingly well, they were doing better than some of my CoD videos at the time,” revealed Scump. Read more: Modern Warfare developer teases trailer – “That was a long time ago though, if I tried to play Fortnite now it would be an absolute bloodbath. I would have loved to (make the swap) but there’s so much pressure from the Greenwall and the supporters, if I were to do that and then go to a tournament and get top eight they would solely blame it on me playing Fortnite.” Career End Goals There will come a time when Call of Duty no longer is the only thing dominating Scump’s mind and time, however. When it does, he’ll reassess what he’s doing. One option, Nadeshot cheekily suggested in the podcast, was for him to join 100 Thieves as a content creator. “100 Thieves? For content purposes? I mean yeah, that’s definitely my end-goal,” he said, before pointing to Nadeshot and CouRage’s papers. “Are one of these a contract? “Obviously whenever I end up playing anymore that’s what I want to pursue, that’s what a lot of people want to do. You (Nadeshot) made 100 Thieves, which sounds awesome. Not worrying about analytics and viewers is good. Potentially, just wait on it.” For Scump fans, this is all great news. Two or three more years in the CDL system, before swapping to content creation full-time means the world champion will never disappear from Twitch and YouTube. He may even have a chance to claim a CDL championship. Scump has made no official announcement on his CDL future, though he is currently contracted by OpTic’s parent company Immortals Gaming Club. IGC hold one of the two Los Angeles franchise slots for the 2020 season.

Scump responds to Warzone 2 skin demands after TimTheTatman & NICKMERCS leak Twitch: ScumpCall of Duty legend Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has responded to calls for him to get a Warzone 2 skin after leaks revealed that TimTheTatman and NICKMERCS will soon be getting their own. While plenty of content creators have dipped in and out of the Call of Duty scene over the last few years, Scump has remained a constant across competitive play and content creation. The OpTic Gaming icon may have put streaming slightly on the back burner when he was competing in the Call of Duty League, but his recent retirement has allowed him to put full focus on content again. That has seen him shoot right to the top of the chart as the most-watched CoD Twitch streamer out there. Recent leaks for Warzone 2 have suggested that TimTheTatman and NICKMERCS will both be represented in-game with skins, which has caused a bit of confusion with some fans, seeing as they both barely play it these days. Scump responds to NICKMERCS & TimTheTatman getting Warzone 2 skins That has led to a bit of outrage about Scump seemingly being skipped over for one, but the CoD World Champion isn’t too fussed about it himself. “To be honest, it does not bother me, ok? Those guys are very big streamers, they’ve done a very good job at what they do,” Scump said during his May 3, addressing some fan complaints about him not getting a skin. “Obviously, I’ve had a long-tenured Call of Duty career but those guys appeal to just a different audience. It’s a different audience, you know what I’m saying? I can’t even be mad at it.” Some viewers stated it was “disrespectful” that Scump wasn’t getting a skin, but he noted that Activision is just a business and he’s “not mad” about not getting a skin this time around. It remains to be seen if more content creators will get their own in-game looks following Tim and Nick so, who knows, maybe Scump fans will get their wish down the line.

Scump responds as OpTic CDL roster carnage continues: “You guys think I wanted this?” MLG / CDLCall of Duty legend Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has responded to OpTic Texas fans asking about Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell, asking whether they really think this is what he wanted. The Modern Warfare 2 Call of Duty League Season is now underway. Major 1 wrapped back on December 18, with the New York Subliners making an unlikely run to beat Seattle Surge in the Grand Finals and take home $200,000. For fan favorites OpTic Texas, it was a disappointing start to Scump’s farewell campaign. They placed top 12, were eliminated by Florida Mutineers, and failed to make the tournament’s Saturday, never mind Championship Sunday. In the aftermath, roster changes have been circling a number of CDL teams, with OpTic no exception. Rumors both Dashy and iLLeY had been dropped soon changed to just Dashy, with OpTic reportedly struggling to bring in their desired replacements. During a December 28 live stream, Scump addressed the ongoing roster carnage. Scump responds amid OpTic Texas roster confusion He seemingly confirmed that Dashy will no longer be part of the roster, but did not delve deeper into who may be coming to replace him. When his Twitch chat were repeatedly asking about Dashy (affectionately known in the CoD scene as ‘Bruce’), Scump replied. “For all you guys saying what about Bruce,” he said. “Dude, do you guys think that I wanted this? Are you guys f**king? Do you guys not understand? It’s my last year. You really think I want this sh*t?” He continued: “Come on. Jesus. Use your heads here a little bit. You keep saying yes, you gotta be off your f**king minds.” Despite Major II now approaching – with qualifiers beginning on January 13 – OpTic’s roster changes remain opaque. There have been rumors that Huke will replace Dashy, but these remain unconfirmed for now. We will of course update you as soon as the Greenwall’s roster is set in stone.

Scump says OpTic have ‘solved’ Major shortcomings: “We know what we did wrong” Twitter: Scump / Call of Duty LeagueFollowing their Top Four finish in the first Call of Duty League Major of 2021, OpTic Chicago’s Seth ‘Scump’ Abner reflected on what went wrong for the superstar lineup, as well as what they’re doing to rebound in Stage 2. Kicking off the Stage 1 Major against the New York Subliners, OpTic started with a bang. The Green Wall came out in full force as the popular roster blitzed through NYSL 3-0 to start their run. However, it was ultimately NYSL who would knock them out of the event, also with a 3-0 map count just days later. Coming straight out of Super Week and right into the Major, “it was a pretty exhausting two weeks for [OpTic],” Scump admitted in a lengthy March 11 vlog. Though there were a few key mistakes that contributed to their fourth-place finish, he revealed. Reflecting on every map, along with issues from outside the game itself, it wasn’t an ideal run by any stretch, according to Scump’s recount. Reactions from Scump, FormaL, and Envoy after OpTic’s elimination at the #CDL2021 Major.#BrickByBrick pic.twitter.com/RUxzZHvMjd — Dexerto Esports (@DexertoEsports) March 7, 2021 With momentum on their side after a sweep over New York, the following series against Dallas “stung” for the team. While it was a narrow five-map affair, Scump firmly believes they “could have won 3-1” with some slight adjustments. “We f***ed up a lot of things,” he said. Despite soon rebounding against the LA Thieves in the lower bracket, the immediate rematch against NYSL brought a swift end to their run. It was the brief interval between these matchups that had Scump “pissed off.” “We f***ed up our vetoes, which ended up shooting us in the foot,” he explained. While the specific picks and bans weren’t revealed for obvious reasons, the map set was against OpTic from the jump, according to Scump. For the first Search and Destroy of the series, the teams loaded into Garrison. Given it was OpTic’s “first rep,” and NYSL’s “first rep,” they “didn’t have any VOD to watch” in order to prepare. There were no specific strategies ready to go for New York and their general approach appeared to go out the window as well. “It felt like we weren’t doing what we practiced on the map,” Scump said. Down 0-2 in the blink of an eye and their backs were against the wall. Just one map away from elimination, however, and they were still holding out for a potential reverse sweep. “We were very confident on [Checkmate Control] going into it and then the match comes and we kind of just don’t do what we’ve practiced. We just played the map scared it felt like. They ended up taking advantage of that and just absolutely blowing us out of the water.” It was a “hard” loss, as Scump described it. “[NYSL] played good, they had a great series but I don’t feel like we played up to par. Can’t take anything away from New York though, they played great.” Looking ahead to Stage 2, it’s all a matter of “keeping [their] heads down” in pursuit of winning the next Major. “We know what we did wrong.” With a current break in the action, OpTic will be looking to refine their game and rebound in a big way. Stage 2 is all set to kick off on March 18 with the next Major starting on April 5. Keep on top of the action with our full schedule for 2021.

Scump Reminisces About the Very Different Reactions of His OpTic Teammates After Winning CoD Champs 2017 OpTic Gaming’s Seth ‘Scump’ Abner has looked back at the “indescribable” moment when he finally won his first Call of Duty World Championship, and revealed the differences in his team’s responses. The OpTic Gaming star appeared in the first episode of a new MLG series called “Dinner with Champs” that focuses on previous winners of the most coveted event in Call of Duty. After years of being regarded as one of the very best players to ever touch the game, Scump finally took home the title in 2017 alongside Ian ‘Crimsix’ Porter, Damon ‘Karma’ Barlow and Matthew ‘FormaL’ Piper. What does it feel like winning #CWLChamps? @OpTic_Scumper, @Attach, @Clayster and @SlasheR_AL share their memories. This is Episode 1 of Dinner with Champs! Passes available at https://t.co/QcM3sKPPif pic.twitter.com/5l4JTNDGpI — MLG (@MLG) August 8, 2018 When asked what it felt like to finally win his first ring, Scump reminisces about jumping around and screaming will Karma… didn’t: “it’s indescribable. I think everyone else here can speak on it, “I think all I remember was I just chucked my headset, was screaming and then Damon and Ian were just sitting there, “Me and Matt were like super hype because it was our first one together, obviously we both just won our first one, and then the other two were sort of just laughing, “I think Damon was shooting and tea-bagging bodies and I was screaming!” Crimsix had already won champs in 2014 and Karma took home the title in both 2013 and 2014. To hear Scump talk about it, it seems like the 2017 World Championship was just another day in the office for them. “Dinner with Champs” sees MLG’s Joe ‘MerK’ DeLuca sit down with Scump, Rise Nation’s Austin ‘SlasheR’ Liddicoat, eUnited’s James ‘Clayster’ Eubanks and FaZe Clan’s Dillon ‘Attach’ Price. While the first episode’s focus was on what it felt like to win a world championship, it seems likely that future ones will delve into more recent events and each player’s expectations heading into the $1.5 million 2018 event.

Scump reacts to low ranking on all-time CoD list: “I have 29 championships” MLGCall of Duty legend Scump gave his thoughts on being ranked fourth by CDL analyst NAMELESS. He said it is what it is but he has 29 championships and still plays at a top-level. Seth ‘Scump’ Abner is coming off a disappointing 2021 season despite playing some of his best CoD. As one of the winningest players, Scump’s legacy is never in question. However, there has always been a debate within the CoD community about who is the GOAT of the esport. From players with multiple rings to the ones with the highest K/Ds, it is hard to just pick one person. Former pro player and current analyst Anthony ‘NAMELESS’ Wheeler dropped a YouTube video ranking the top players of all-time, and the King isn’t at the top. Scump reacts to being fourth all-time in Call of Duty In NAMELESS’ video, he finally reveals who he thinks are the top 10 Call of Duty pros of all-time. Featuring names like Scump, Crimsix, Clayster, and Karma, it may have come to surprise how he ranked these players. Despite winning 29 championships, a World Championship, and being one of the most dominant players in the game, NAMELESS put Scump at fourth on his list. The pro was quick to reply saying that rings matter a lot in these debates. He also said that he had a chance to join Complexity back in CoD: Ghosts but he declined. The King wasn’t upset with the rankings but he mentions that he is 26 years old and still dropping insane numbers on the biggest stages. Despite this, he remained humble and said, “It’s really hard to defend yourself when lists are made, I feel bad even defending myself now because it all really comes down to opinion at the end of the day.” While Scump sits behind Crimsix, Karama, and Clayster, he can still look to add to his legacy in the 2022 Vanguard season and make a run at his second ring.