Call of Duty's Warzone's battle royale mode has come a long way since its 2020 debut, and there's arguably a lot of bloat to sift through as a new player. In each iteration, folks may the franchise with no prior Warzone (or general battle royale) experience. Deg ways for people not to be left behind isn't always a priority for Activision.

That barrier of entry changes significantly with Call of Duty Warzone's casual mode. Now, players have an onboarding experience of sorts beyond the initial intro, and can play multiple rounds of casual mode without feeling like they're getting left behind by pros. The idea is to incorporate a number of AI opponents with a small number of players, so you can learn the ropes a bit quicker and not get eliminated within the first few minutes of a match.

What Is Call Of Duty Warzone's Casual Mode?

As One Of 28 Real Players, You'll Be Fighting 120 AI Soldiers

Whether you're enjoying the return of the Verdansk map or not, it's essential to know what you're getting into with Call of Duty Warzone's casual mode. The idea is that you'll be one of 148 soldiers: 28 of whom are other players, and 120 of whom are AI. Either solo or as part of a team, you'll need to take everyone else out to win the match. The vast number of AI opponents ensures that players won't get sniped immediately as they land. They can survey the map, learn about various mechanics, and understand how Warzone works.

AI opponents are easier to spot, as they go out in the open more often, allowing players to pick them off. Bots are not overtuned, so even if you struggle with them at first, you'll get the hang of the flow of Warzone after a few matches. From there, you can either move on to other modes or stay in the casual queue. Activision hasn't confirmed if casual mode is a permanent addition, but given its early popularity, it very well might be.

Why You Should Play Call Of Duty Warzone's Casual Mode

If You Need A Refresher Or A Crash Course, This Is It

If you haven't played Call of Duty Warzone for a while, casual mode is the perfect way to get acclimated and back into the fray. It's a much less stressful mode that encourages exploration and experimentation over early hardcore play: which can make or break any given round in other Warzone modes. That more relaxed mantra can apply to solo players or groups, especially if you're re-introducing a lapsed friend or family member to the mode.

If casual mode persists through future content changes, use it to learn the layout of each map, even if you consider yourself an expert. Returning maps tend to get remixed a bit by the development team.

Experimenting with loadouts (especially as the seasons and meta change) are also a perfect use of casual mode. Even if you know Verdansk like the back of your hand, getting to know each weapon type can be daunting: especially if you're trying to win every match. Pick a loadout you're comfortable with (or always wanted to try), and give casual mode a shot. You may end up taking that knowledge to other modes, or even outside of the Warzone ecosystem.

Why You Might Avoid Call Of Duty Warzone's Casual Mode

If You're A Seasoned Warzone Pro, Move On To Other Modes

Call of Duty Warzone's casual mode may not appeal to everyone, especially veterans of Verdansk. If you know the map inside and out and fully grasp how all of Warzone's intricacies work, you may want to opt to play the standard experience. Keeping casual mode fresh and fun for new players could help foster more of a community overall, but the game isn't going to stop you from playing it, yet.

There's another less apparent reason you may bounce off of casual mode: sweaty players flooding queues to mess with new players. It might sound made up, but Activision has already acknowledged that this might become a more significant issue in the future, and could implement countermeasures for it. If you end up in one of these games where players with skins are wiping the floor with everyone, don't tilt: take a break, come back, and try casual mode again. Either way, Warzone is much more accessible now for a wider array of players, while keeping the more hardcore modes intact.