Modern Warfare 4 Cosmetic Differences Spark Platform Debate
A new weapon skin in Modern Warfare 4 displays differently across platforms. Xbox players see a unique translucent green design, while others get a standard black version. This visual distinction, visible even in cross-play, is drawing criticism for its platform-specific marketing.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has a weapon skin you can only see properly on Xbox
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will feature a weapon skin that is only fully visible on Xbox platforms. While players on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch will see a standard translucent black version of the Inner Circuit M4 Assault Rifle Blueprint, Xbox players will see it in a translucent green, paying homage to the original Xbox. This cosmetic difference will be visible even in cross-play matches, a departure from previous platform-exclusive bonuses.
Call of Duty introduces a gun skin that you can only see on an Xbox console
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is introducing a gun skin, the 'Inner Circuit' blueprint, that appears differently on Xbox consoles compared to PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. While the weapon performs identically across platforms, the Xbox version features exclusive visual elements tied to the original Xbox's design and branding, a move the article criticizes as confusing platform-specific marketing.
