This is further evidenced by the general rarity of the DMCA's ability to subpoena.

Ironically, evidence of the game mode is only further strengthened by Activision's decision to issue a subpoena.ĭespite the leaked image's title indicating that the poster simply discovered the offending Warzone content online, Activision's willingness to subpoena a major tech company seems to indicate a strong possibility of it taking legal action against the alleged leaker. For example, multiple players have already been able to glitch themselves into Warzone's map and menus, which is how the name Warzone was discovered in the first place. Despite not being officially confirmed by Activision, the existence of Warzone is already well known among the Call of Duty community, largely due to the many leaks and rumors which have showcased not only its general concept and promotional material, but some of the mode's exact specifications. This was by no means the only leak regarding Modern Warfare's take on the battle royale formula. RELATED: The Most OP Classes in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare The post, titled 'I found this image online, not sure what it is,' was itself removed from r/modernwarfare, and Assyrian has since deleted their Reddit account.

The leak in question occurred when a user going by the name Assyrian2410 posted an image to the Modern Warfare subreddit, which Activision claims infringed on its copyrights. The purpose behind this subpoena is to uncover the identity of a leaker who released unannounced information regarding Modern Warfare's upcoming battle royale game mode, Warzone. Activision, the publisher behind Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, has issued a subpoena for the internet forum Reddit under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, or DMCA.

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