New Call Of Duty Gun Has A Delightfully Annoying Easter Egg

The newest and bundle includes an SMG that features a silly animation that references the annoying “Update Requires Restart” message players commonly encounter when trying to boot up either game. Just be prepared to spend $20 to get this new gun. games released in the last few years have frustrated fans with a prompt asking them to restart the game due to an update.

This message often appears before jumping into the main menu. While on console this restart might only take a few seconds, PC players might have to wait a minute or more before they can start playing. It’s been a problem and is still a thing in and battle royale spin off . The message has become so ubiquitous over the years that it has become a meme within the community.

And Activision is ready to laugh at itself while taking some money from you, too. On January 5, the “ appeared in and ’s in game stores. While the bundle includes a bevy of cosmetics—including a new ‘80s themed outfit, loading screen, and player emblem—The Arcade Rhythm submachine gun is the coolest part of the pricey pack.

That’s because if you inspect the weapon, you’ll be treated to your soldier bringing the SMG up to their face, trying to log into by mashing a button, and then being greeted with the annoying update prompt. This leads to the soldier bashing the gun in frustration, which likely mimics how many players have reacted to the prompt.

I’m not a player anymore these days, but I’ll admit that it’s nice to see this franchise, which is usually so damn serious, make fun of itself. Plus, the Arcade Rhythm SMG comes with a neat pixel death effect that basically de rezzes everyone you kill, style. And it even features pixelated muzzle smoke, which is a nice touch.

Once again keeps tempting me with cool retro video game skins and weapons, . And once again I have to hold strong. I’m already spending too much money on . I can’t afford another battle royale in my life. ..