With latest modifications to the construction of Name of Obligation esports, commenters and critics alike need to determine how we bought right here. Now, 100 Thieves founder Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag has weighed in on why he thinks franchising fell quick for the Name of Obligation League.

Activision lately re-committed assets to aggressive CoD on April 16 by reaching a brand new settlement to assist organizations extra sooner or later, however the future didn’t all the time look so brilliant. Earlier than putting a deal, rumors circulated, questioning if the league may financially survive, and Activision discovered itself entrenched in a $700 million authorized battle with OpTic Gaming over an alleged “illegal monopoly” over the Name of Obligation League.

A key a part of the deal was canceling entry charges and a full refund of $25.1 million entry for the 12 organizations who initially paid. In consequence, this opens the door for organizations to affix the league that beforehand couldn’t pay the hefty price. Nadeshot argues that this could be a pivotal consider figuring out if aggressive CoD will attain the identical highs as in years previous.

“I really suppose it’s the aggressive format of franchising that has damage esports, not the precise franchising,” Haag mentioned. Earlier than forming the CDL in 2020, Activision fashioned the Name of Obligation World League in 2016. Groups participated in Open tournaments, and a choose few certified for CoD Champs. Due to the franchise entry price required to affix the CDL, aggressive CoD now not held open tournaments and minimize down on the variety of occasions per 12 months.

Nadeshot proposes that the league return to the aggressive approach CoD structured tournaments earlier than franchising. “There are 12 CDL groups. Now we have 5 open bracket tournaments a 12 months after which CoD Champs for the sixth occasion of the 12 months. Then you will have the open bracket, the place 4 groups come out of the open bracket after which are positioned in pool play with the opposite 12 CDL groups,” mentioned Haag.

Activision has not revealed plans for a way the league construction will change following the brand new deal for the 2025 season. Nonetheless, organizations have already expressed curiosity in becoming a member of the CDL if there is a chance. Activision’s concessions within the new income deal are an admission that change must be made, and Nadeshot’s suggestion may very well be one of the simplest ways to make sure monetary safety for the league transferring ahead.