Call of Duty: Warzoneis set in an alternative history based on semi-real political bodies. Generally, theCall of Dutystoryline follows a fictional plot, but it is not uncommon that real-world assets find their way into the game. A fan recently noticed that aCall of Duty: Warzonebundle includes a rather disturbing real-world equivalent, and they were not shy to point it out.
In-game iconography is often a point ofdiscussion among theCall of Duty: Warzonefan base. From insignias on the soldiers to marks on the weapon design,Call of Duty: Warzone’scommunity loves to try and find the real-world connection. As one player was looking closer at the Chimera pack, they realized an unsettling detail with the Chimera symbol from a real-world organization.
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A Reddit user has posted an image with a starting headline. TheCall of Duty: Warzonelogoof Chimera squad appears to be a direct rip from a real-life Neo-Nazi battalion located in Ukraine. The user provided two images as evidence, with one being from the game and the other showcasing a Google search result. The emblem in question is the purple and gold logo that YEGOR wears on his right arm. The fan who posted these images shares a concern with the community that they believe the use of the emblem may not have been an accident. Comparing the two images, it appears almost identical except for a color swap between the background and the logo itself.
In the comments, the Reddit user breaks down the concern they have over thissimilarCall of Duty: Warzonesymbol. The Neo-Nazi organization that they are referring to is known as the Azov Battalion. The organization has been guilty of war crimes within Ukraine against minority groups.
According to the Reddit user, the US government has declared them a threat to humanity and refuses to give aid to the Ukraine if they support Azov. In a further link, they show that they are not thefirstCall of Duty: Warzonefan to noticethe icon.
The Reddit user continues to provide evidence throughout the comments pointing towards other groups with similar imagery. ManyCall of Duty: Warzonefans are surprised by the oversight provided this information is true. Many fans still rememberwhenCall of Duty: Warzoneremovedthe OK emote due to its supposed link to white supremacy. With this memory fresh in their minds, some players are waiting for Activision to remove the possibly problematic emblem.
Call of Duty: Warzoneis available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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