Whined into change: Modern Warfare 4 developers had to heavily nerf a perk in DMZ mode due to player complaints

Many are also demanding the addition of a separate PvE mode to the game, but IW is not listening to them yet, and even intends to increase the emphasis on PvP.

Infinity Ward has released an update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 that altered how the Possum ability works in DMZ mode.

Since the launch of DMZ, the Possum ability has been one of the main subjects of debate among players. It allows a player to revive once per match after the character’s complete death. Meanwhile, to others, the player’s body looks like an ordinary corpse that can be looted for gear.

However, in practice, some users exploited this mechanic not so much to save their operator, but for revenge. Waiting until opponents turned their backs, they activated Possum, unexpectedly came back to life, and opened fire on the unsuspecting enemies.

Now, the ability cannot be activated if the team that killed the player is nearby. In addition, at least four minutes must pass after death before self-revive becomes available.

The developers emphasized that Possum was originally intended as a survival tool rather than an additional combat mechanic.