Volumetric Smoke

Modern Warfare 4 Isn’t Blowing Me Away, But Its New Smoke Sure Is

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's early access beta introduces impressive volumetric smoke technology from Infinity Ward that interacts dynamically with the environment and player actions. While this new mechanic offers tactical depth and interesting gameplay scenarios, the article suggests it feels somewhat at odds with the game's otherwise fast-paced and fluid movement, reminiscent of Titanfall rather than the grounded reboot of the Modern Warfare series.