With the commencement of the Season 1 Reloaded update, Warzone introduces a fresh feature named Covert Exfil. The players have not received this new element with open arms, which has led to a degree of controversy surrounding its introduction.
The developers, Raven Software, labeled Covert Exfil as a novel strategic exit strategy, viewing it as an alternative to securing a victory. However, players should consider the fact that it should not be considered as a conventional win in this popular game.
While the objective of introducing Covert Exfil is to enable the players to exit the game with a weapon case intact, it has been criticized based on the notion that it can potentially lessen the value of traditional victories. The developers reassure players that it's not a victory in the classic sense because the primary goal of Exfil is to offer the opportunity to maintain possession of a weapon case even after death.
The purpose of enabling player exit with Weapons Case is to essentially keep the acquired case if a player gets killed in the game. The implication of Covert Exfil is that players can exit the match and maintain their Weapon Case possession. Nonetheless, executing it successfully will be a challenging task.
As of now, Raven Software has not provided any detailed information regarding the new mechanism or the contents of the Weapon Cases. If this feature follows the previous game's dynamic, players might have the chance to acquire exclusive cosmetic items and blueprints.
Though precise instructions for the Covert Exfil are still obscure, some information regarding it has been uncovered. It's categorized as a 'Secondary win condition', expected to come at a high cost according to sources.
It will likely be available for purchase at select stations, limiting availability to only five Covert Exfils per match. The actual cost is speculative at this point as no fixed price has been revealed yet.
Upon successful purchase, an exfil helicopter will be deployed, and the player will then exit the match - ideally with the Weapon Case in possession. However, this escape plan strikes a chord of discontent among some players.
Many players fretted that having the Exfil act as an alternative win condition would undermine the thrill of achieving bona fide victories hence, dampening the spirit of the game. The concern further spiraled as players feared that the stats would reflect the Exfils as wins.
Responding to these concerns, Raven clarified that Covert Exfils would not be counted as wins. Indeed, they reaffirmed that these would be considered a 'separate stat,' thus allaying the players' worries to a significant extent.
Despite these clarifications, the unease persists as successfully executing a Covert Exfil is projected to be a herculean task. It will necessitate amassment of a substantial amount of in-game cash along with the presence of a favorable buy station. Furthermore, there's the added concern of reaching the helicopter before rival teams – potentially sparking more high-stakes competition.
The introduction of Covert Exfil in the Season 1 Reloaded on January 17 will undoubtedly stir the dynamic within Warzone. Until its official implementation, players can only speculate on the transformative impact that this new feature might have on their gaming experience.