The controversial “Possum” ability in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s DMZ mode has received a significant nerf, fundamentally altering its functionality. Initially designed as a survival mechanic allowing players to feign death and escape dangerous situations, the Possum trait was quickly co-opted by the community as an aggressive combat tactic. Players were reportedly using the ability not for survival, but to ambush unsuspecting enemies or to gain a tactical advantage during firefights, effectively turning a defensive tool into an offensive exploit. Developers have now adjusted the ability to ensure it reverts to its intended purpose: a last-ditch survival option rather than a primary combat mechanic, aiming to restore balance to the extraction-based gameplay of DMZ.
Adapted from: Eurogamer.net News Feed
