A recently filed patent fromActivisionreveals the developer may be working on a system for players to customize their post-game replays. Between Activision and Blizzard, the publisher conglomerate has created some of the most popular online games in the gaming world, particularly with its shooters.Call of Dutystands as one of the most successful modern video game franchises andOverwatchhas recently seen a major resurgence, thanks tothe recent early access launch ofOverwatch 2. Now, Activision looks to be creating a new system for players to style and personalize their replays.
The patent fromActivisioncontains details for a “system for customizing a replay of one or more game events” with a variety of features included for customizing replays. The description of the system directly mentions theCall of Dutyfranchise’s “KillCam” and references the ability to include more events within a replay. The system is also mentioned to potentially include an event log for replays, recording inputs from the in-game event like button presses, mouse movements, and more. Players would then be able to add different visual elements like text, graphics, and editing the clip’s video or audio.
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The extended description for the patent also references the ability for players to create templates for specific kinds of replays ingames likeCall of Duty. The system allows a player to call one of these multiple templates in-game, allowing players to personalize their in-game experience in the heat of a match. The description also suggests a player’s custom elements for kill replays would be visible to the player on the other end. Activision also stressed that, while offering examples specific to shooter games, the replay system could be used for a variety of different game genres.
A new system for replays would look to be a major benefit for many of Activision Blizzard’s biggest franchises. Alongside the previously-mentionedOverwatch 2, Activision and Infinity Ward are set to launchCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2later this week, withthe newestCall of Dutycampaignalready available in early access. Both games make heavy use of in-game replays for major events like player kills and the “Play of the Game” system. A customizable replay system would allow players to add their own personal flair to their in-game exploits.
With only a few days left untilModern Warfare 2’s release, Activision has already given players plenty of reason to get in on the game early. With the campaign available before the game’s multiplayer releases, Infinity Ward is providing players with severalbonuses for playingModern Warfare 2’s campaignlike bonus XP, Operators, and Calling Cards. Activision and Blizzard’s shooters have become some of gaming’s most popular franchises and the addition of customizable replays would look to be another enticing feature for fans.
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