When the latest Call of Duty installment was finally revealed, it came with a tagline that read “Forget what you know.” It turns out that they weren’t kidding around, as it has been reported that Black Ops 4 multiplayer is resembling something more along the lines of Blizzard’s Overwatch.

The rumor comes from information that was received by charlieINTEL. Apparently, the play testing phase of development has been a bit rocky due to the resemblance the Black Ops 4 multiplayer mode shares with Overwatch. Sure, the hero-based FPS certainly has its fair share of popularity, but it would provide an interesting experience for Call of Duty players. There’s quite a bit to unpack, such as perks being removed, kill streaks being a bit different than before, and much more. This is what the person leaking the details had to say:

“New Multiplayer information has been confirmed by more than one source so I can now talk about that more publicly. As of two days ago Multiplayer was in the worst state you have ever seen a Call of Duty multiplayer mode. Sources who have play-tested the mode claim that it is less like a call of duty mode and more like a Call of Duty Overwatch or a Call of Duty Lawbreakers. The Lawbreakers reference is incredibly apt considering what he told me next. Remember how I said the game was simultaneously boots on the ground and advanced movement? Well I can elaborate on that a little more too.”

The report continued on to discuss the different specialist system that was allegedly a huge focal point, “the game was going to take the “hero” or “specialist” system from Black Ops 3 and take it to the next level. Perks were basically removed completely, and had instead been morphed into a strange kind of Kill Streak. Normal Killstreaks as we know them, for example harrier jets or chopper gunners, didn’t in fact exist in this version of Black Ops 4. Instead you got highly powerful perks. One of which was a Movement Alteration. It literally changed your movement from Boots on The Ground to something very strongly resembling Black Ops 3’s advanced movement systems.”

This fell flat with playtesters. They didn’t like it at all. It was deemed an unfair portrayal of Call of Duty, and something that wouldn’t resonate with fans in the slightest. So, as of the last play test, things are changing. Actual Killstreaks are being entered into the game and the hero systems are being scaled back a little bit.

What this does mean is that the game is in fact beginning to resemble more and more the state of the game in Black Ops 3. What this means for the future of BO4 I do not know. Currently my information does not stretch to what the mode will become, only to what it very recently was. With the community reveal only weeks away I am truly concerned for Call of Duty Black Ops 4, and even more concerned for Treyarch as a development studio. This is tighter than it has ever been.”

As it is with all leaks on the internet, readers should have plenty of salt at the ready. Until Activision actually confirms any of this information, we’ll just have to guess that the Black Ops 4 multiplayer mode is likely going to be a bit different than what we’re used to. May 17th is when the developer is set to reveal all sorts of details, so we might get a good look at that point. Beyond that, the game will arrive on October 12th for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Keep it tuned to Don’t Feed the Gamers as this story develops, and for other gaming news going on right now, check out the following:

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What say you, gamers? Would it be a disaster if Black Ops 4 multiplayer turned out to be like Overwatch? Are you hoping this rumor doesn’t carry any weight? Sound off in the comments section below, and be sure to follow DFTG on Twitter for live gaming and entertainment news 24/7!