A new report and website code findings suggest that Call of Duty could soon be a major feature at the Esports World Cup (EWC), potentially hosted in Saudi Arabia, with a prize pool nearing $3 million.

• Source: The report comes from Dexerto’s Jacob Hale, citing multiple sources.
• Games Featured: The competitions will include tournaments for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone.
• Prize Pool:
  • Modern Warfare 3: $1.8 million
  • Warzone: $1 million
• Total EWC Prize Pool: The overall prize pool for the EWC is reported to be $45 million.

Dates

• Modern Warfare 3 Tournament: August 15-18, 2024
• Warzone Tournament: July 3-6, 2024

Website Code Findings

• The code from the EWC website, which has since been removed, hinted at the upcoming announcements with the following details:
• “Name\“:\“COD: MW3\“,\“PrizeMoney\“:[\“$$1,800,000\“],\“StartDate\“:\“2024-08-15\“,\“EndDate\“:\“2024-08-18\”
• “Name\“:\“COD: Warzone\“,\“PrizeMoney\“:[\“$$1,000,000\“],\“StartDate\“:\“2024-07-03\“,\“EndDate\“:\“2024-07-06\”

Criticisms and Controversy

• Human Rights Concerns: Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the EWC has drawn criticism due to the country’s record on human rights, LGBTQ+ rights, women’s rights, and handling of dissent.
• Team Participation: Some esports teams have chosen not to participate in the EWC due to these ethical concerns.

While the details await official confirmation, the potential inclusion of Call of Duty at the Esports World Cup represents a significant event for the competitive gaming community, with substantial prize money on the line. However, the choice of host country continues to be a point of contention within the industry.

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