Call of Duty fans react in anger as popular mode removed from Blackout The fan favorite Hot Pursuit Blackout playlist has been removed again. Hot Pursuit has been temporarily sacrificed because of the second Call of Duty Blackout map, Alcatraz, and the re-introduction of Hardcore Quads. Alcatraz map Call of Duty surprised fans with the shock announcement that the teased Alcatraz location would in fact be an entirely new map. It had been expected to be a new location, or \u201cpoint of interest\u201d, similar to Hijacked or Ghost Town. Players are still getting used to the drastic change in gameplay that Alcatraz offers. It\u2019s an especially steep learning curve for those who are utilizing the Blackout free access promotion, as many of these players will be experiencing Call of Duty\u2019s battle royale for the first time. For some though, the introduction of Alcatraz has proven disappointing. This isn\u2019t because Alcatraz is bad, far from it, but because it has come at the expense of arguably Blackout\u2019s finest creation to date. Hot Pursuit removed The Hot Pursuit mode was added as part of the Operation Grand Heist update. It combined the concept of \u201cDown But Not Out\u201d and new vehicles. The respawn mechanic along with the fast pace of police vehicles and getaway sports cars resonated with Blackout players. However, this mode has now been removed, presumably to encourage players to try Alcatraz. This is surprising for two reasons, firstly, the hype for Alcatraz meant there would have been no shortage of players. Secondly, it makes little sense to remove the mode that had received the most positive feedback. Update: Hot Pursuit was re-added to the Blackout playlists but from April 19 it has been removed once again. Instead, Call of Duty battle royale players have been given Hardcore Quads. Charlie Intel suggest it will be added again on April 23. Hardcore Quads in Blackout is now live for all platforms through April 23 in Black Ops 4. Hot Pursuit has been removed for the time being. pic.twitter.com\/g7K2RQ64Tk \u2014 Call of Duty News (@charlieINTEL) April 19, 2019 Fans react to Hot Pursuit being deleted Needless to say, Black Ops 4 players weren\u2019t happy at the realisation Hot Pursuit was no longer playable. One player seemed so annoyed by Hot Pursuit being removed, that they said they were going back to Apex Legends \u2013 one of Blackout\u2019s biggest competitors. what happened to Hot Pursuit? Wtf ? Going back to Apex Legends. \u2014 BuddyStone (@BuddyStone8) April 3, 2019 While some reacted angrily to the news, others took a more tactile approach when confronting Call of Duty on Twitter. \u201cIt would be awesome to have hot pursuit as a permanent blackout mode,\u201d said @Two_4_juan on Twitter. \u201cI feel like it\u2019s a good medium in reference to Alcatraz and standard quads.\u201d It would be awesome to have hot pursuit as a permanent blackout mode. I feel like it\u2019s a good medium in reference to Alcatraz and standard quads. \u2014 Johnny Gonzo (@Two_4_juan) April 2, 2019 Tweets varied in tone but the sentiment was unanimous: Call of Duty players want Hot Pursuit back, and back permanently. Where the hell is the Hot Pursuit mode for Blackout?! Bring it back! @CallofDuty @Treyarch @Activision @ATVIAssist \u2014 bob E (@theKidGr8) April 2, 2019 @DavidVonderhaar Awesome map i love it, but pls keep hot pursuit, hardcore and ambush permanent. It will be amazing. \u2014 Son Goku_PR :flag-pr::usa: (@JanCRuizCabn1) April 2, 2019 Needless to say this particular tweet basically sums up Blackout fans feeling on that matter. Hey @Treyarch @CallofDuty STOP TAKING OUT HOT PURSUIT. IT IS THE MOST PLAYED GAME IN BLACKOUT. IM SURE YOU ARE GETTING COMPLAINTS. PUT IT BACK IN PERMANENTLY. OR UNITL THE SEASON ENDS. \u2014 Prospekt (@kxm23) April 19, 2019 The feedback is clear: fans want Hot Pursuit brought back. Call of Duty and Activision will be keen to keep as many battle royale players on Blackout as possible, and the developers are sure to see the almost unanimous feedback. Consequently, don\u2019t be surprised if Hot Pursuit, or a mode very similar, makes a return to Black Ops 4\u2019s battle royale mode very soon. Last updated April 22, 2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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