From IGN · Michael Cripe · · 1m 10s
NetEase FPS Sparks Warzone Rip-Off Debate
NetEase's new shooter sparks warzone fans' debate over 'rip-off' claims and potential relief.
In brief
NetEase's new shooter sparks warzone fans' debate over 'rip-off' claims and potential relief. NetEase's ECC: Redline, a new FPS, has been called a '1:1 rip' of Call of Duty: Warzone but some fans say it could satisfy frustrated players. Originally reported by IGN.
NetEase launches ECC: Redline
NetEase Games released ECC: Redline, an extreme-sports tactical shooter for PC and mobile.
“Extreme Circuit Championship. Enter the Circuit, Own the Edge.”
Fans call it a '1:1 rip' of Warzone
Many call ECC: Redline a '1:1 rip' of Call of Duty: Warzone due to similar gameplay and ui elements.
“Warzone + Delta Force + Blood Strike = ECC: Redline”
Similarities spark online comparisons
Players note guns, kick, movement, and sound effects resemble Warzone's gritty action style.
“Literally the first thing that popped into my head was wow they have no shame”
Warzone players nostalgic for past versions
Warzone fans often recall its launch build and first map, Verdansk, as the game's glory days.
“It’s 1-to-1 Warzone, hilarious s**t”
Some fans see ECC: Redline as a solution
Some call of duty fans believe ECC: Redline could satisfy frustrated warzone players with better servers and movement.
“If ecc redline actually has good servers, movement, AND listens to its community… cod might finally have to start trying again”
NetEase faces past criticism
NetEase has faced criticism before for games like Marvel Rivals and Hyper Front.
“Looks like someone reverse-engineered og warzone and added character abilities”
The essence
NetEase's ECC: Redline, a new FPS, has been called a '1:1 rip' of Call of Duty: Warzone but some fans say it could satisfy frustrated players.
